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Alter and Drape

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prince of wales road
Great Totham
Maldon
Essex
CM9 8PX

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Member since : 13 Jan 2010
Manually reviewed : 23 Mar 2024
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About Alter and Drape


Alter and Drape is run by Alison and Danielle.
We are two creative gals who sew for a living specialising in custom made wedding and prom dresses, alterations, homewares, sewing classes and one to one tuition. Alison and Danielle each have over 18 years experience working in the fashion industry as pattern cutters, dressmakers and garment tech. We are based in the Rayleigh and maldon in Essex.

Customers can visit the studio in Rayleigh or Maldon. The size of the business means it is able to offer a professional, unique and exclusive service to individuals. The service is designed to meet your requirements whether clients simply can't find what they are looking for in the shops, are on a budget, or just need a hem taken up.
We also make items for the home, made to order in any shape or colour to match your theme.
The sewing classes are to help spread the knowledge of a dying skill that so many wish they could do. We have classes for all levels from setting up your sewing machine to making your own paper patterns. One to one tuition is also available.

Alter and Drape has an expanding customer base, Customers come from all over Essex including southend, leigh, Rayleigh, wickford, Maldon and Chelmsford, regulars come back time and time again as they have trouble finding clothes to fit. We are often selling our creations at local events and the people attending our classes are so enthusiastic!
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10 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 8th out of 52 UK Clothing Alteration Companies

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J McNish
Westcliff-on-Sea
Danielle altered two wedding dresses for my daughter-in-law last July 2016. A tricky lacey skin tight dress, full length, with beautiful lace edging. Danielle's alterations were perfect! The traditional bridal gown, sweetheart neckline strapless, A line satin bottom, was taken in and bodice fully adjusted. She also designed and made a satin belt to suit the dress. Again, the alterations and additions were perfect. Her manner was friendly, relaxed and instilled confidence. A charming helpful lady, reasonably priced for the amount of work she did. Will use again. Highly recommended.
Susannah Kicks
Westcliff-on-Sea
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I bought my wedding dress 10 months before our wedding in Jamaica, however, after trying it on a month before decided it didn't look or feel quite right …. Panic ! I found Danielle on line and reading good reviews I booked an evening appointment which was convenient as I am at work during the day. Once I had my dress on Danielle instantly said it was too loose and too long, out came her pins and a few minutes later the dress was transformed! I collected it a week later and had a final try on. I was thrilled with how well it fitted and felt amazing on my wedding day and was able to walk down the beach without tripping over it. Danielle is very personable and also incredibly good at what she does and I have recommended her to friends and family.
Lisa Plappert
Southend-on-Sea
I made the rookie mistake of buying an ex demo wedding dress off ebay, also not realising you should also order a size up from normal dress size - needless to say it needed altering! Danielle worked nothing short of miracles, so friendly and made me feel at ease right away (very body conscious so thats saying something). Danielle even made me a tailored bolero in beautiful ivory velvet. I cannot recommend this wonderful lady highly enough!
Hannah Fitt-bishop
Southend-on-Sea
Natalie provided me with a superb service. I am thoroughly pleased with the results. I contacted her late one night as the zip on my favourite dress had gone and I was due to go away and wanted to wear it. I dropped it round the following night and she was able to order the zip for me and was quick to repair it. Her work was immaculate and she was very professional and friendly. She is now working on another item for me as I was that impressed! Overall a 5* service!
Jo Burke
Rochford
I bought an evening dress off the internet and it was too big on the top. In a panic I searched the internet and came across this website and all the positive reviews. I gave Danielle a call and was able to go round one evening from work. She looked at the dress and suggested an easy resolution to the problem. I got a call a few days later saying that she had completed the job and arranged to go round the following evening. The job that she did was seamless and you wouldn't even know that it had been amended. Price was very reasonable and would definitely use her again. She also makes dresses so next time I will go straight to her without trawling the internet for reputable companies. Thank you so much.
Rachael Usher
Westcliff-on-Sea
Hi Danielle, I just wanted to thank you for the alterations you made to my wedding dress, it fitted perfectly on the day and I felt very special. You did an absolutely brilliant job and made the fitting an enjoyable and fun experience with your good humour, kindness and professionalism. You listened to everything I said and made some really useful suggestions. I couldn’t have asked for more! I will be sure to tell any of my friends who are getting married about you. Very best wishes, Rachael.
Samantha
Benfleet
I used Danielle a few years ago to design and make my prom dress I went to her with a picture from a magazine and she brought it to life. I was so pleased with the result I went back when a bridesmaid dress I bought needed altering as the bust was too big. The design had a high bust line with small chiffon pleats. Danielle carried out the alterations within a couple of days, the fit was perfect with no signs of any adjustments. I would definitely recommend Danielle to anyone as she is pleasant, very professional and the work was carried out to a high standard.
Claire Niblett
Nottingham
I asked Danielle to make quite a few alterations to my Wedding dress and I am extremley pleased with the results. She was very approachable, listened to what I wanted and also made very helpful suggestions. I would really recommend her services to others as my dress was altered on time, fitted exactly how I wanted it to and the finish is so good that it does'nt even look altered. Thanks Danielle!
Carrie Yeo
Nottingham
As the owner of a Bridal accessories company I often have customers ask me where they can get alterations done, or where they can get a bespoke dress designed. I never hesitate in recommending Danielle. She is the only person that I would trust to do such important work and she has recently altered and restyled my sister's wedding dress She is enthusiastic, skilled and efficient, whilst maintaining a creative edge. I would highly recommend her services. Carrie Yeo Owner carrieyeo. Com.
Melanie Starling
Henley-on-Thames
A Very talented and creative pattern cuttern - You would find it difficult to find better either for new patterns / alterations and amendments. Danielle has many years experiance working in the clothing industry and a very good understanding of fashion and what shapes suit curtain figures. After working with her for a couple of years i had Danielle do the amendments on my wedding dress which was heavily beaded and had a huge skirt - the results were prefect and looked and fitted fantastically.

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