Bridal Seamstress Fixes Wedding Dress That’s Too Big, Fitted Through Princess Seams

My first thought was that this dress could be taken in at the side seams. However, after the initial fitting and considering other options, we decided to take it in through the princess seams. The dress needed to be reduced by about 4 inches in total—approximately two sizes. 

This approach allowed us to reducethe bust size to the correct size without making the dress look too wide or unflattering. 

We also needed to shorten the straps by 2 inches on each side. 

As you will see on last few pictures perfect fit creates a much better look without adding costly changes such as sleeves, off-the-shoulder straps, etc

                                                           

 

before

before

before

before

before

bodice before unpicking beads

in the middle of the process

in the middle of the process

the photo features revealed princess seams

                                                                    the  after side view

                                                                   front of the dress

back of the dress

Bridal Seamstress: Shoulder, Hem & Beadwork Adjustments on a Gold Beaded Prom Dress

Almost very fitting starts the same — just a few tweaks here and there. A straightforward job! 🙂

This was a prom dress, a beautiful creation.

Alterations performed:

• Shoulder lift

• Hem shortening

• Repositioning and repopulating the beadwork to make the adjustments invisible and preserve the original design

Details:
During the shoulder lift, each bead was carefully removed and securely reattached. The hem was shortened, and the beads were adjusted to maintain a consistent gap between the bottom of the hem and the start of the beadwork. This ensured all alterations were seamless and the dress retained its original beauty.

Location: Marlborough House, Unit 15, Old Town Swindon — by appointment only

Before

During the shoulder lift, each bead was carefully removed and securely reattached to ensure all the beading stayed intact. Without this step, the delicate beadwork could have come loose.

Shoulder lift in progress

The hem was shortened, and the beads were adjusted accordingly to maintain a consistent gap between the bottom of the hem and the start of the beading.

Walk to my unit

Many people asked how to find me, so here’s a walk-through to my unit.
Tiny Fitting Room offers professional clothing alterations, specialising in wedding dresses and prom dresses, in Swindon Old Town.
Thanks for watching!

How to Turn a Fake Welt Pocket into a REAL Pocket That Fits Your Phone

I have to be honest — I was inspired by a lovely lady on YouTube named Nicole. What a wonderful idea! I realised I have so many pants with fake pockets. Well, I decided it was time to turn those fake pockets into real, functional pockets — and yes, they can even fit your phone!

                                               before                                                        after

They look amazing, but …  after turning a fake pocket into a usable one, it feels like there’s a little extra padding on one side of my bum! it might be because they are fitted so any extra layer feels like just extra 😅 but I have somewhere to put my phone this is big win !

I have new address new location!

 

I have been very quiet for a reason, but now I can share a little secret. 

I have taken a leap of faith with a bit of calculated risk — I have moved from home into my first business unit. I am located at Marlborough House, Unit 15, this week. I hope to see some of you 😊

 

   

 Now I can shout at the top of my lungs that my location is perfect — it is exactly what I have been looking for for such a long time. It was something I was always missing when working for somebody else. I looked, searched, and viewed countless commercial premises, including contacting our council in the hope of finding some options, but with no luck. But here I am at Marlborough House. 

 

I had enough of working in cold/hot conservatory.  

My new place is clean, modern interiors and full of character — it is Old Town after all! There are plenty of car parking options to suit any of my future customers’ needs. 

I am disability-friendly with a lift, since I am located on the 2nd floor.

 

 

 

My husband and I also built a 5×5 ft fitting room — spacious enough for a bride in a big ball gown or accessible for a wheelchair.

If you’re coming from far away or rushing over after work, there are restrooms available, which are also disability-friendly. I’m insured, set up, and ready to roll!

Hitting the Streets – My Leaflets Are Out Today!

If you’re reading this leaflet, it’s from me!

My name is Karolina 

Feel free to keep it for reference.

Whether it’s for a job, a friendly chat, or to share feedback, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I’d love to hear from you—let’s begin this fun journey together!

I can’t wait to help you turn your favourite pieces of clothing into comfortable, wearable treasures.

For now, I work from home—my living room and conservatory are my fitting rooms, and my bedroom is my workstation

Blind Hem on a Black Cocktail Dress Elegant Finish in Minutes!

Did you ever look at your clothes after all night party and thought "hmmm I don't  know how this happened!?"

This little annoying thread one pull and whole hem is undone whoops! 

I created video showing how to fix hand stitched hem 

feel free to use my video to learn how to fix it yourself all you need 

is right colour thread and hand sewing needle any scissors that are able to cut threat 

which is tricky believe me!.

Please watch my video and subscribe for more similar videos 

Why the Right Fit Can Make or Break Your Wedding Day

The Importance of a Perfect Fit on Your Wedding Day 

Your wedding dress is more than just a beautiful garment—it’s a memory in the making. You’ll be photographed from every angle, hugged by everyone you love, and remembered in your dress for years to come. That's why the fit matters just as much as the style.

Too often, brides try to save a little by skipping alterations—and end up with photos they don’t love. Gowns that are too loose, too tight, or sit awkwardly can distract from your natural beauty and confidence. And once the day is over, there's no fixing how your dress looked in those once-in-a-lifetime pictures.

 A perfect fit means:

• You look elegant and effortless in every photo

• You move comfortably and confidently all day

• Your dress highlights your shape exactly the way it should

 Don’t let a small savings today lead to long-term regrets. Your memories—and your photos—are forever. Make sure your dress fits like it was made just for you. Because it should be.

Let me help you shine your brightest on your big day.

Tiny Fitting Room 

Zuzi's coat

If you have an idea in your mind and you can't find exactly the same in the shop...

                     

                                                  Is just one way to get it, do it :)

My first job in UK

Sometimes you just can’t find the perfect curtains.

 In that case, there’s only one solution: make them yourself!

                                                        

                                                                                   Online example 

Ready curtain 

A sofa being repaired after cat scratch damage.

This sofa was one of our driveway finds. It was such a solid piece of furniture that we decided to repair it so it could serve us for the time being while we get ready to buy a new one. I am not uholster neither had tools to tackle this, but luckily fabric wasn't too thick, and the seat cushions had removable covers.  beforeI decided to do patchwork. To get this repair completed, I used two of the pillows. I thought it would look interesting, as well as the pillows have been too small to just use them as replacement material. This left sofa with three pillows instead of five, which didnt bother us at all

before Because I removed side pillows, I was left with patches of plain cotton fabric on the sofa arm.  I had to hand-stitch matching pieces of fabric since it wasn't accessible for me to reach any other way. 
And here is the final result :) 

after