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Award winning Bridal Alterations Service Bridal Masterclass Gown Preparation Finishing Touches Wedding Day Dressing Service All are welcome
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Prices Start at
£50
Sew Handy Details

Products and Services

Alterations
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Appointment Only
Last-Minute Orders
Bespoke Dressmaker
Dress Designer
Bridesmaid Dresses
Mother of the Bride Dresses
Wedding Dresses
Flower Girl Dresses
Sew Handy Full Description
Bridal Alterations Service. Avail of the double award winning bridal alterations service only at Sew Handy. Recognised as the Best Dressmaker NI 2017/18 by the readers of Getting Married in Northern Ireland Magazine, and as winner in the 5th NI Wedding Awards 2020. A professional and personal service awaits you and your wedding party… helping you to realise your vision of yourself on your wedding day. Let me take care of that for you Finishing Touches - Gown Preparation & Bridal Masterclass Gown Preparation….. Ensure your gown and your bridal party dresses look as fabulous as you do… Professional preparation of your gown (and veil) is the difference between wearing a pretty dress or stepping into the gown of your dreams on your wedding day. Gown preparation means you look picture perfect … just as it’s meant to be Let me take care of that for you Bridal Masterclass..Being comfortable and confident in your gown means you will be stress free all day… Worried about walking, sitting and kneeling in your gown? Or sitting on your veil? Or how to hold your bouquet? Or how to pose for that group photograph? Or how to bustle your gown so you can enjoy your reception without worrying if your dream dress is getting trampled on!? Let me take care of that for you Wedding Day Dressing Service The final step of your journey… Take the stress out of getting ready on your wedding day and I will have everyone ready on time, and looking fabulous! Presentation of your gown and dresses for the professional “at home” photos will display them in all their beauty. Let me take care of that for you Sew Handy welcomes all… if I have availability, then I am available to be booked.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Donna
Welcome to Sew Handy, Choosing who takes scissors to your very beautiful, very expensive gown is a scary prospect…. I will make that process easier for you…. The bridal alterations journey is often just presented as a before/after photo … and that’s not reality. The journey is one we take together … you provide the vision & I will make it happen on my sewing machines. The Perfect Gown Perfectly Fitted … let me make that happen for you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1990
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Aisling
Happy couple married in December
January 2022
…amazing attention to detail….

Gosh, where to start with how Amazing Donna is! Donna was an absolute dream to work with from the very moment I started talking to her on fb messenger! We were unfortunately affected by Covid and our first wedding date was postponed, Donna was fantastic, rearranged all my appointments without an issue and was so supportive through our journey. Donna has such amazing attention to detail! She made my dress fit like a glove and even put bespoke pockets in my dress! As well as a Seamstress she was there to moan about the ever changing restrictions and ensure I felt absolutely amazing in my dress. She talked me through walking, lifting my dress through the pockets and even sitting down! She really is a fairy godmother and I couldn't recommend her more!

Niamh
Happy couple married in March
January 2022
…we were all feeling good, and looking good…

10000% recommend DONNA 🙌🙌 what an absolute angel . From the moment I met Donna I thought she was the bees knees ! Every single worry or doubt I had in my mind about my wedding dress or how I looked in it , she 100% reassured me and made every thing better . She altered my dress to fit me perfectly as well as my mums dress and my four bridesmaids. Nothing was any hassle and no question was too silly to ask and was never unanswered. Donna not only made my dress feel beautiful.she made me feel it too ,she was at my house the morning of the wedding and dressed us all. She made sure we were were all feeling good and looking good ! She gave us all pep talks and made us all so calm abs ready. She is not only an a amazing seamstress/dressmaker she is an incredible person and will go that extra mile to ensure you dress and the way you feel on your wedding day is nothing more that perfect ! I can’t thank you enough Donna for all your help and hard work . Forever grateful and so lucky to have been your client xxx

Amy
Happy couple married in May
January 2022
Absolutely top class job…..

Honestly I couldn’t recommend Donna highly enough! She was absolutely fantastic! The virtual fittings were a fantastic idea and helped so much 🙂 she was always so helpful in explaining things and just works wonders with dresses. She is always so lovely to chat to and just puts you at ease instantly. Absolutely top class job on all my dresses. Definitely book as soon as you get your date

Kathryn
Happy couple married in June
January 2022
….made me feel so at ease…

What can I say about Donna! She is amazing, she made me feel so at ease from the minute I walked into her fitting room she had your work cut out with my dress but nothing was to much work and even with lockdown we got our fittings done with ease!

Ruth
Happy couple married in July
January 2022
absolutely fantastic to work with….

Donna was absolutely fantastic to work with! I had 2 bridesmaids dresses that were 1-2 sizes too big on the girls but altering them was no bother for Donna! We did virtual fittings at the beginning due to covid restrictions and then additional final fittings in person once restricts eased. Donna listened to exactly what we wanted and was just so lovely to work with. I got top tips for how to stand in a wedding dress for the best photos, how to let the dress fall when I stand, and how not to trip over or stand on my train/veil! Thank you so much Donna, the dresses were fab! X

Lauren
Happy couple married in August
January 2022
…my dress fit me perfectly…

I just love Donna❤️ such a lovely lady and so brilliant at her trade. Thank you for making my dress fit me perfectly. Donna also came to my house the morning of our wedding, she was there to help with any last minute tweaks, ensuring my dress was sitting properly, helping everyone else to get dressed- not to mention make sure the windows were closed and the door was locked 🤣 Thank you so much Donna❤️ highly recommend

Gillian
Happy couple married in September
January 2022
..everything you done to have me looking perfect on my wedding day!!!

Donna, you are absolutely fantastic at your job and had my dress,my mums and my bridesmaids dresses sitting absolutely perfect. I really appreciate all your hard work and everything you done to have me looking perfect on my wedding day!!! Your attention to detail and all your tips and advice you gave us were first class! Anybody looking a dressmaker, I would highly recommend Donna, such a lovely woman! Thank you for everything ❤️❤️❤️

Jennifer
Happy couple married in October
January 2022
we are a same sex couple and to know she accepts all genders/sexuality/backgrounds was a bonus…

Where do I begin, Donna was amazing from start to finish during my wedding experience, she made me feel so so welcome. I got everything and more what I envisioned for gown and veil to be, she is a very down to earth lady. We had a laugh along the way and I would recommend her to everyone, Ps we are a same sex couple and to know she accepts all genders/race/sexuality/backgrounds was a bonus 💜 thanks again Donna

Catherine
Happy couple married in November
January 2022
I would have been lost without you….

Well what can I say but Donna not only were you my Seamstress who turned my Dream dress into my Ultimate Dream Dress but you were also my Guardian Angel on my Wedding Morning!!! 😇💓 From my 1st visit, to comforting me when emotions got too much with not having Mummy with me on this journey, to helping dress me on the Wedding Morning , I would have been lost without you 💓💓💓 Thank you for EVERYTHING!!!!! 💖👰‍♀️

Julianne
Happy couple married in December
January 2022
Donna will be everything you need and way more!

What can I say about the amazing Donna, to even do her justice. I had originally tried to book her as my seamstress but she was sadly fully booked. But naturally, I jumped at the chance to book her for the dressing service to help things run smoothly on the day of my Wedding! Boy was I glad I had!! Just one week from my Wedding, another seamstress let me down and I contacted Donna in a panic to see if she could help fix my dress. From the word go she was very calming, reassuring and told me to come see her the following day. Wow .. within just one day she had my dress looking perfect for the Wedding and also fixed my Maid of Honours dress too!! She also took things to the next level on the day of the Wedding. She had us all ready and looking amazing with plenty of time to spare. She even had time to drink her coffee lol and have fun with us. Donna, I will never forget what you did for me and how you made me feel. I wish you all the success in the World. Future brides .. don’t make the mistake I did. Get booked in as early as possible. Donna will be everything you need and way more! Xx

Sew Handy Location & Contact Details

Address

Beechlands, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3RJ, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Travelling on the A1, come off at the Boulevard junction and then follow satnav right to my door

Nearest Town

Banbridge

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A1. Boulevard junction

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Every one I’ve ever been at… all beautifully special in their own unique way ❤️

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Honest but not brutal Perfectionist Determined Committed Intuitive

What about your business are you most proud of?

That I can and do adapt to the ever changing needs of the modern bride

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your dressmaker as soon as you have a confirmed wedding date… your fitting dates are offered based on your wedding date - you don’t even need to have your gown purchased to book in!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

An empty chair at the top table for a recently deceased parent.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Lots of chatting, lots of laughs, lots of pins, lots of sewing

What do you love most about your job?

Creating a brides vision of herself

What is your favourite style of wedding dress?

One that is perfectly fitted!

What is the best way to incorporate "Something Blue" into the wedding outfit?

A little blue button on the under bustle point or a small embroidered piece stitched into the inner bodice

What is your favourite wedding dress of all time?

Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly - actress)
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Discount5%
Bridebook Special OfferComplimentary preparation of gown and dresses following alterations completed by Sew Handy