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Sew Bridal by Veronica

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Sew Bridal by Veronica

With over 12 years experience specialising in bridal alterations. Including wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, Prom, Evening and Vintage dresses.
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My light spacious studio is based in the heart of Colchester, Essex

18/04/2024

• G A R T E R •
Bespoke handmade keepsake garter 🤍
For this garter I used UK sourced Nottingham Lace and satin ribbon as a base. Then using remnant fabric from the hem alteration, created a unique embellishment mirroring the embossed leaf pattern design of the wedding dress fabric.
Then it was finished off with a blue bow for luck 🩵
Presented in a keepsake box to be treasured forever ✨

28/03/2024

• P U R E S I L K •

Just look at this dreamy super soft pure silk on this Catherine Deane wedding dress 🤍
Extremely fine and delicate, this fabric needs to be handled with such care.
Only an experienced bridal seamstress will have the skills and confidence to handle such fabrics.
This dress required a bodice alteration, bust darts and hem layers shortening 🪡💫🪄

27/03/2024

• R E A L B R I D E •
Angela looking incredible on her wedding day 🤍
And such kind words from Angela: Thankyou for working your magic on my dress it was beautiful ###x again Thankyou so much ###x

26/03/2024

• S C R U N C H I E S •
Wedding scruchies made from remnant fabric created after shortening the hem layers. A perfect keepsake and creative way to use up left over scraps of fabric. These are going to be gifts for the bridesmaids 🤍

12/02/2024

• B A C K L E S S •

I’m working on this gorgeous St Patrick gown with its incredible open back design 🤍
Top tip for brides with a backless or low back dress – do not wear a bra on the morning of the wedding as it can leave marks and indentations on your skin. Also, if you’re planning any trips or holidays on the lead up to your wedding, be careful of tan lines.

11/02/2024

• R E A L B R I D E •
Real Bride Becky looking stunning in her unique Antique Pink dress. She looks absolutely beautiful! When I first saw this dress I knew there would be some incredible photos and these do not disappoint 🤍

11/02/2024

• P I N K S •
Alterations complete on this stunning antique pink Evie Young gown 💫
Once you’ve chosen your wedding dress, quite often you have multiple colour options.
Anything from subtle differences in pale ivories and rich creams to champagne, mocha, blush and more intense pinks.
Colour is just as important as fabrics and design when choosing a wedding dress 🤍

31/01/2024

• L A C E A P P L I Q U É S •

Love the lace appliqué detailing on this Signature gown by 🤍
Lace dresses with their intricate designs and delicate detailing require extra time and expertise during the alterations process.
A specialist bridal seamstress will know exactly how to make your dress fit you perfectly without compromising the original look 🤍

17/01/2024

• B U S T L I N G •
A full, long train is a stunning feature on a wedding gown and is perfect for creating those fabulous wedding photos.
But what about when you want to get on that dance floor and party the night away with all your favourite people?
Adding a “bustle” to your wedding dress will transform it for your evening reception and party.
An experienced bridal seamstress will talk you through your bustling options and give you expert advice taking into consideration your dress design, your individual wedding evening plans along with your own personal preferences and find the best option for you.
A small little alteration that can make a big difference!
Scroll through to see the train before and after bustling 💫

16/01/2024

• W I N T E R W E D D I N G •
Embrace the winter wedding photo opportunities. Love this snowy wedding photo from Abigail and Harry’s winter wedding 🤍
And it’s always wonderful to receive a Thankyou card in the post.
“I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. Thank you again for your kindness and help” 🤍

08/12/2023

• B O T A N I C A L •
About to start alterations on the beautiful gown
Loving the botanical lace appliqué detailing and secret sparkle layer 🤍

05/12/2023

This Saturday is Open Studios where I am based 🤩

05/12/2023

Friends and fellow artists and creatives, please come along to the Open Studios where I am based. Come along to explore the building and studios, there will also be the opportunity to buy works directly from the artists.
Then join us for an Artists Social in the Cafe.
Those of you who have visited my studio and have been curious to see what’s going on in all the other studios, come and have a nosy round and meet and support our amazing local creative talent!

27/11/2023

• F L O W E R S •

Loving the beautiful 3D flower detailing on this Viva Bride by dress 🤍
Work in progress today; bodice alteration requires all the flowers and lace appliqués to be carefully removed before the bodice is taken in and internal corset and boning adjusted and replaced. Then all the flower and lace detailing is repositioned and handsewn back in place 🪡🤍

23/11/2023

• S E N T I M E N T A L •

Over the years, I’ve added many sentimental items to wedding dresses.
Often these items are from loved ones unable to be present on wedding day.
In the past, I have added a small pocket on the inside of the bodice or nestled in the skirt layers of the dress to hold a small sentimental item, such as a ring or button.
Here you can see an embroidered heart, I created from the brides Grandads tie who has sadly passed away.
I stitched this inside the left-hand side of the bodice, so it could be next to the bride‘s heart all day 🤍

21/11/2023

• B R I D A L B U M P •
However carefully you plan your wedding, a little hiccup will inevitably happen along the way.
An unexpected baby bump is one of them!
What do you do if you find out you’re pregnant on the lead up to your wedding day?
Firstly, don’t panic!
Get in touch with your bridal seamstress as soon as possible and book in for a consultation to see what your options are with regards to your wedding dress.
I’ve looked after many pregnant brides over the years and there hasn’t been a dress yet that I haven’t been able to alter to accommodate the baby bump.
During the consultation you will have your options explained to you and then set up a plan of action.
It will require last minute fittings, but there are so many things a bridal seamstress can do to compensate for this scenario.
And experienced bridal seamstress will know exactly what to do 🙌🏻
Here you can see real bride Lucy and her baby bump on her wedding day 🤍
Thank you for your kind words “ A super special mention for Veronica who saved the day by altering/completely changing Lucy’s wedding dress to accommodate for an unexpected growing bump- go to this lady for your wedding dress alterations she is MAGIC! “

19/11/2023

• B E S P O K E G A R T E R •

I hand made this bespoke keepsake garter from the brides wedding dress remnants.
Layers of the beautifully soft and romantic tulle was a perfect base, embellished with delicate lace appliqués and finished off with a secret blue bow for luck.
This is a clever idea for making use of your wedding dress cut off fabrics and creating a beautiful keepsake that can be treasured forever 🤍

espokegarter

18/11/2023

• R E A L B R I D E •

My lovely bride Kirsty looking incredible on her wedding day 🤍

14/11/2023

• P E T A L S •
Working on this gorgeous Madi Lane dress today. It’s covered in delicate petal detailing 🤍

13/11/2023

• M O D E S T Y P A N E L •

A modesty panel creates extra coverage across the bust line.
Scroll through to see the original dress design, the process and Elle wearing the dress on her wedding day.
Elle absolutely loved her wedding dress but felt the existing neck line was a bit too revealing.
I used fabric remnants from her hem, alterations to build up the neckline and then finish off with matching lace appliqués sourced from the dress designer.
Elle was thrilled with the results as it made her beautiful gown perfect for her and boosted her confidence on the wedding day.
With deep, plunging neck designs being very popular, this is a great dressmakers tool to help brides that are feeling a little self-conscious or exposed around this area.
Sometimes all that’s needed is a few extra layers of soft delicate tulle to create a more opaque front panel, sometimes, more complex designs where the neckline is built up and filled in is required.
Your first dress fitting/consultation is the best time to go through any areas of concern or design changes you would like to make. An experienced bridal seamstress will be able to make you feel your absolute best on your wedding dress 🤍

10/11/2023

• D O G G O •

Don’t you just love a Wedding Doggo?
I think we can all agree that this little cutie completely steals the show in this fantastic photo of AJ & Harri’s Wedding 🤍

07/11/2023

• T U L L E H E M •

Just a little off the hem…!
This dress needed “just a little of the hem“ but as you can see once the soft, top tullle layers and the underneath lining and petticoat layers were shortened it makes a huge difference!
It’s essential to bring your wedding dress shoes to your first dress fitting so we can check your hem.
You want to glide effortlessly and elegantly down the aisle.
You shouldn’t need to pick up your hem or worry about tripping or treading on it.
A specialist bridal seamstress will know exactly how to shorten any kind of wedding dress hem to make it perfect for you on your big day 🤍

06/11/2023

• R E A L B R I D E •

While the nights draw in and the storms rage outside let this incredible image of real bride Stacey on her destination wedding warm your heart 🤍

03/11/2023

• L A C E •

Working with lace is a real specialty. Whether it’s a lace bodice or a lace hem, the lace appliqués need to be carefully unpicked by hand. Then the alterations are made. Then the lace detailing needs to be skilfully replaced either by hand or using specialist sewing machines.
The positioning of the lace needs to be perfect, the correct kind of invisible thread or cotton needs to be used along with the correct needle and the tension and stitching needs to be just right.
Hours of work goes on behind the scenes when altering a lace wedding dress.
But all that hard work is worth it as you don’t lose any of the beautiful lace detailing on your original dress design and no one would ever know it had ever been touched 🪡 🪄

02/11/2023

• T E N Y E A R S •
This Thank you card has been pinned on the pin board above my sewing machine for 10 years! Keeley’s wedding was 10 years ago to the day.
I’ve actually been specialising in bridal alterations for 15 years now. And that doesn’t include 7 years proceeding that working in the fashion industry and 4 years studying Fashion at Uni.
Even though it makes me feel a little bit old it makes me so happy to think of the thousands of brides I’ve helped over those many, many years 🤍

01/11/2023

• B E A D S •

I added the line of bead and crystal detailing along the neckline of this dress.
The bride felt the plain illusion neckline needed something extra so I sourced beads and crystals that mirrored and complimented the embellishment already on the bodice and then sewed each individual bead onto the neckline by hand.
It’s these bespoke design changes (however big or shall) that can really make all the difference to your dress
If there is something you would like to improve or change on your wedding dress, then discuss it with your bridal seamstress at your first dress fitting/consultation.
A specialist bridal seamstress will have a wealth of knowledge and experience and will make sure you feel your absolute best in your wedding dress 🤍

30/10/2023

• R E A L B R I D E •

Jenna looking incredible on her wedding day 🤍
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for the alterations you made to my dress at the beginning of the year and send a couple of photos. My dress fitted perfectly and we had the best day. Jenna xx”

29/10/2023

• G A R T E R •

Simple, delicate, romantic bespoke garter 🤍
I hand made this keepsake garter with the tulle off cuts from the brides wedding dress and added a cute blue bow for luck.
All my bespoke garters come in a keepsake box.

26/10/2023

• R E A L B R I D E •
My lovely bride Jackie 🤍
“Thankyou so much for the dress alterations that transformed my wedding dress to the dress of my dreams. It was exactly what I wanted and I felt like a princess on my wedding day. In fact some of our very young grandchildren actually thought I was a princess!” 🪄👸🏼💫

25/10/2023

• B R A C U P S •
Bra cups can be added to your bridal gown to add shape, support, coverage or a cleavage boost.
They are especially useful with low back or illusion back dresses when a bra simply cannot be worn under the dress.
The cups I supply are bridal bra cups available in ivory or n**e and cup sizes A-E. They are specifically made so I can cut or trim them down to size and then sew them into your gown. Once I have added bra cups, they will not move and you don’t have to worry about any straps showing so you can be comfortable and relaxed on your big day 🤍

Address

Studio 111, 37 Queen Street
Colchester
CO12PQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://sewbridal.co.uk/

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• S P A R K L E • Loving the shimmering sparkle detail on this Morilee gown ✨It is absolutely covered in sequins that shimmer and catch the light. Bodice, hem and shoulder strap alterations completed and ready for the brides big day 💖