A Perfect Fit - Wedding Dress Alterations

About Jane

I am Jane Ecob, recognised as one of the top seamstresses in the UK. My speciality is working on altering and adjusting wedding dresses. I do this everyday and have worked on literally thousands of dresses over the last 35 years.

I now have my new home studio up and running and so I will be transitioning my home call service with very limited slots available.

Most fittings now take place at my studio in Dorking meaning I can focus more of my time on actually sewing which I love and it means I don’t have to disappoint as many brides as I can take on more clients than was previously possible.

Professionally Qualified

From the age of 17 I served my apprenticeship to become a professional seamstress learning the skills to sew, pattern, cut and grade.

Over the last 35 years I have worked on thousands of wedding dresses as well as bridesmaid’s dresses, mother of the bride outfits, designer dresses, trousers, cravats, prom dresses and evening wear.

I inherited my love of sewing from my mother Hilda, who was also a successful seamstress who worked for renowned couturier Madame Angele Delanghe, who had a floor at Fortnum & Mason in the 1940’s.

One of mum’s proudest professional memories was accompanying Madame to Buckingham Palace to fit the Queen for a maternity dress while she was expecting Prince Charles.

Adjusting Wedding Dresses & Bridesmaids

As well as my private clients I have worked for many highly-respected wedding dress shops in the Surrey area, fitting, adjusting and altering the dresses so a bride’s day is perfect with no stress or hassle.

Restyling and Remodelling

Perhaps you have lost weight or would just like to restyle?

Whatever you want to achieve with your clothes, I can help you.

Shapes change and rather than buying a whole new wardrobe, you can get more life out of your existing classic dresses or suits.

Why Choose Me?

Some sewing adjusting services on the high-street such as dry-cleaners will not be sure how to handle unusual fabrics such as chiffon and velvet.

I can literally handle any expensive and precious items of clothing that need adjusting, repairing or altering without fear. I’m often working on rescue jobs that were poorly done in the first place!

As one of the UK’s top dressmakers you are in safe hands with me!

I am flexible and able to see you on evenings and weekends if that suits your lifestyle better.

Contact me now to find out more…

Most Popular Services

• Wedding dresses – alterations and customisation.
• Bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride alterations.
• Made to measure & bespoke.
• Taking in and letting out bodices.
• Shortening hems.
• Reshaping necklines.
• Lifting shoulders.
• Shortening sleeves/trousers.
• Taking in – taking out.

How It Works & Prices

As a professional seamstress and dressmaker for over 30 years, I am able to handle any type of material and clothing you wish to be altered or repaired.

Areas Covered

With my home studio I am now able to do virtually all fittings in Dorking, this means I am able to see more brides than I could previously. For anyone unable to travel to me I can quote for a home visit but naturally I need to charge more to cover time and travelling expenses.

Generally the area I cover is most of Surrey, northern parts of Sussex, western parts of Kent and Greater London (South). If I can’t help you I do know skilled seamstresses that I can recommend.

I have visited clients in towns in Surrey such as Dorking, Farnham, Guildford, Great Bookham, East Horsley, Godalming, Bramley, Cranleigh, Epsom, Sutton, Banstead, Walton, Ashstead, Tadworth, Esher, Cobham, Ewell, Woking, Holmwood, Ockley, Reigate, Redhill, Horley, Merstham, Caterham, Oxted and Leatherhead.

Also Horsham and Crawley in West Sussex are covered as are Purley, Sutton and Kingston in Greater London.

Prices

Obviously prices will vary depending on styles, fabrics, how many items you have to be fixed as well as how complicated the work will be.

To give you some idea of the costs I have listed below a couple of fairly typical examples so you can at least get an accurate idea and estimate:

Wedding Dresses/Bridesmaids

This is my speciality and expertise – every single day I am working on different types of wedding dresses so you are in very safe hands with me.

If you have a plain bodice wedding dress with a simple straight skirt pricing would be from £375. If you have a more complex full circle wedding dress with several layers that would be priced accordingly.

Lace dresses or beaded dresses are more complex and time-consuming, there are many different factors to consider, some have lace on the bodice but have a more simple skirt, others may have lace all over, lace edging at the hem line and some also have sleeves. Typically these are between £425 up to £525. Each dress is wonderful and unique and will be priced individually depending on what you require.

If you can email a photo with a brief description of what you think needs doing and when your wedding date is, I am able to give you a very accurate quote.

Bridesmaid dresses are from £75 for hem and side seam alterations or if a skirt has three layers or more (or very full) it would be from £85. A shoulder lift would be extra and would be priced acordingly depending on whether a dress has sleeves or not.

While I am making adjustments and alterations it is obviously economical for you to think of other items that may need work. I often pick up bundles of clothing and doing all of this work at once can work out to be very good value when you cost each item.

Please email me with an idea of what you need doing and if possible a photo or link to the dress. I’ll get back to you quickly with an accurate quote.

Skilled & Reliable

Should you choose me you will be getting a highly trained seamstress who can do the jobs others would not touch. You are in safe hands with me and I will work with you to ensure an enjoyable stress-free experience!

Reviews

“I Actually DID Feel Like a Princess”

I wouldn’t hesitate in highly recommending wonderful Jane to be your dressmaker/seamstress for your big day. I couldn’t believe that I actually DID feel like a princess as I walked down the aisle in my beautiful dress. I had bought my dress in a designer sample sale and was worried about getting it to fit perfectly. Jane really does what her website attests! When she came to my house she was friendly, kind and extremely professional. As she set to work pinning the different layers of my dress I felt so happy and relieved! The French lace on my dress was particularly delicate and Jane handled it with care and expertise. Jane helped to cleverly hide my underwear with some discreet poppers and when I looked in the mirror I couldn’t stop smiling. Thank you so much Jane, I know you will bring confidence, joy and happiness to your next lucky bride.

Lots of love Cheryl xxx

“She is Incredible at What She Does!”

Every girl dreams of their wedding dress fitting them properly and looking like the most beautiful woman in the room on their wedding day.  I decided on a wedding dress that was quite a challenge due to the bottom having individual pieces which needed to be adjusted.  Jane took this in her stride and from the moment I met her, I knew I could trust her to alter my dress perfectly.  It is quite nerve wracking watching your dress walk away with someone to take apart but at no point did I feel uncomfortable and nervous about Jane taking the dress.  She gave me confidence in every part of the process and when I got the dress back, I was blown away.  She had transformed a dress which was too big into something which fitted me perfectly and made my dreams come true.  I was so happy with everything Jane did and I couldn’t recommend her more!  She is incredible at what she does and if you want to find someone you can trust to create the dress of your dreams, Jane is your woman!

Michelle Lane

“Best Dressmaker & Seamstress for Alterations in Surrey”

Jane, you rescued my Justin Alexander dress from the shop in Farnham who had a so-called alteration ‘expert’ – I am so glad I found you, as far as I am concerned you have to be the best dressmaker & seamstress for alterations in Surrey.

Janice x

“Alterations Were Just Perfect”

Dear Jane

I hope you are well. This is just a very belated email to say thank you!

The alterations to our dresses were just perfect and we all felt completely relaxed and happy on the wedding day. I’ve also attached a couple of photos with the bridesmaids’ dresses and the lovely little cap sleeves you made.

With many thanks once again, and wishing you all the best, Katherine.

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