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christening gown

Christening gown – preserve Your Memories for Generations!

By Michalina / 28 May 2024 /

At our Cork-based studio in Ireland, we offer a unique service that transforms your cherished wedding dress into a beautiful christening gown, creating a lasting legacy for new mums and grandparents alike.

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Home tailoring

Home tailoring

By Michalina / 22 May 2024 /

Home tailoring alterations are a great way to refresh your wardrobe, personalise your clothes and express your creativity. To get started with tailoring, you’ll need some essential tools and accessories to make your work easier and help you achieve professional results. 

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Essential materials and accessories for sewing

By Michalina / 9 May 2024 /

Sewing is an art form that requires not only skill but also the right sewing tools and materials. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, having the appropriate equipment can make all the difference in the quality of your projects. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the essential materials and accessories for sewing, focusing on those mentioned below…

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threads

A guide to selecting the correct sewing thread for your project

By Michalina / 30 April 2024 /

Choosing the right thread for a given material is crucial to achieving perfect sewing results. Different types of thread have different properties that can affect the finish of a sewing…

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Zippers: A convenient and versatile solution for tailoring

By Michalina / 25 April 2024 /

Zippers are primarily used to create closures in clothing such as skirts, trousers, jackets, dresses and sweatshirts. Their ease of use makes them popular in everyday products as well as sports and outdoor clothing. Moreover, zippers are used in the production of bags, covers and other accessories, ensuring quick and secure fastening.

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Gifting Made Easy: our versatile Gift Vouchers

By Stitch and Style / 23 October 2023 /

Made-to-measure or alterations, wedding dresses, Christening gowns, suits and more – give them the gift of a perfect fit with a Stitch and Style gift voucher.

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debs dress

Red hot! Designing a unique Debs dress.

By Stitch and Style / 20 September 2023 /

From a Debs dress idea to the Belle of the Ball – here’s how our Cork workshop created this gorgeous custom-made showstopping red deb’s dress.

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debs dress

Your Ideal Debs Dress – alterations and made-to-measure

By Stitch and Style / 9 August 2023 /

Every August, our studio fills with beautiful debs dresses – off-the-rack alterations, and custom one-of-a-kind designs. Here’s what you need to know about perfect formal dress fit.

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wedding dress alterations

Easy wedding dress alterations and made-to-measure tips

By Stitch and Style / 31 May 2023 /

Summer wedding season is here! This is the busiest time of year for dressmakers with custom-made wedding dresses and wedding dress alterations.

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mother of the bride dress

Finding the perfect Mother of the Bride dress

By Stitch and Style / 18 May 2023 /

Are you looking for the perfect mother of the bride dress? You deserve more than a boring dress made of polyester – find your perfect fit with us.

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