Felicity Westmacott - Dressmaker

Felicity did an amazing job altering my wedding dress. Removal of sleeves, the addition of a belt that looked like it had always been part of my dress, and the usual shortening of the length, as well as adjusting the shoulders! Fantastic value, clear communication (especially as I know nothing about altering dresses) and a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much, I would recommend Felicity in a heartbeat! Claire

I met Felicity to discuss what I needed from a wedding gown, and it was clear from the start that she listened to what I wanted and was committed to turning my ramblings into the most beautiful gown! I had two or three fittings, with minor changes made to the design as we went along (depth of neckline, for example). The final gown was exactly as I had imagined it from Felicity's sketch. It fitted me like a glove, it flattered me, and it made me feel incredible. And throughout the whole process, Felicity was helpful, practical and clear. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Make an appointment, book yourself in - you won't regret it!

Felicity was a wonder-worker and has become a friend (you can’t stand in your bra and knickers in someone’s front room being measured for them not to become a friend). I came prepared to my first meeting with pictures of dresses I liked (not all of them wedding dresses) and what I wanted most out of my dress (sleeves, to be able to move in it, and to be able to go to the toilet without assistance from others!) and she created a beautiful drawing of a dress with a coat over the top. She mirrored my chief bridesmaid’s dress along those lines and advised me on the colour choice based on the tie silk my fiance had picked for his side of the wedding party. Next up was picking the material - with several huge lever arch files to pick from - but with her guidance nothing was overwhelming. The dress fittings - done to coincide with my bridesmaid’s availability - were a dream and I loved seeing the process come together. Felicity advised on everything - from underwear to shoes. Not only did she make my dress and coat and bridesmaid’s dress - she also made a ‘going away’ outfit for me (we were going out for dinner with just immediate family that night and I didn’t want to spill gravy down my beautiful dress), she reinvigorated my mother’s veil including re-sewing lace from my mum’s dress and bits of lace from mine on to it and with a moment’s notice (as she was due to be flying to New Zealand a few days later) offered and sewed 3 bolero jackets, in the same style as my bridesmaid’s dress, for my 3 flower girls from the off cuts of the blue material. Felicity is utterly amazing and I couldn’t recommend any one better.

I am not sure I have the adequate words to express how thankful I am or how talented and wonderful I think you are, but I’ll give it a go. My hopes and dreams for my dress were actualised by your amazing hands. It’s been more than a pleasure working wit you and getting to know you. My dress was so beautiful and different – just what I wanted. You made me shine on our special day.

Dear Felicity, I know I've thanked you in lots of ways but I just wanted to write to say what a truly talented girl you are. You took my design and from day one made me feel like you were so passionate about it – so sure of where you were going with it I felt totally at ease. I loved coming to your house and sharing everything from fabric samples to life stories with you and the final product – simply breathtaking. I have had so many compliments on the dress – all that detail and though paid off! I wish you every bit of success with your business and with the arrival of your beautiful new baby. Thank you a million times. Love, Vicki xxx