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phoenix n max
23-Oct-2006, 19:18
As it says - I need a dressmaker - very good one and i've no idea where to start looking!

So if you or your partner is or knows a very good one in the UK with an interest in Celtic designs please let me know...








think i'd rather race - it's so much easier :o

chicken
23-Oct-2006, 19:58
Lin,
it might be worth contacting the textiles departments at various universities. I'm an alumnus of the clothing engineering department at UMIST (although not touched a sewing machine in years) and I know Central Saint Martins in London is very highly regarded (lots of the top UK designers studied there).

good luck!

Chi

Chief R.B.
23-Oct-2006, 20:36
Hi, might be able to help you out there... know someone who designs and makes wedding dresses but apparently also has a big interest in celtic designs and i'm sure could knock something up!

My wife had her Wedding dress altered there last year and the quality of the work is second to none. Its in Belper, Derbyshire if its not too far from you?

Send me a pm if your interested and I'll get some details

Regards
Ant

Florence
23-Oct-2006, 20:38
As it says - I need a dressmaker - very good one and i've no idea where to start looking!

So if you or your partner is or knows a very good one in the UK with an interest in Celtic designs please let me know...


think i'd rather race - it's so much easier :o
Hi, I know of a brilliant one. If you PM ya details, I'll give her a ring as see if it's something she'd be interested in

phoenix n max
23-Oct-2006, 20:52
Yayyyyy I love long shots :)

Thanks - will pm details to you.

Chi - Excellent idea that and I really can't imagine you at a sewing machine :o ;)

The problem stems from the design I want being in the states and i've seen nothing in the uk that matches it so I figured i'll just have to have it made :)

Pm's guys - on their way.:D

chicken
23-Oct-2006, 21:11
not only have I sat at sewing machines, I've written dissertations on them!

One of my most embarrassing moments was at the start of my second year trying to chat up a couple of first year girls in the student union. Just getting into full swing when a course mate taps me on the shoulder and says "come on, we're late for our knitting class." Never saw those girls again...

phoenix n max
23-Oct-2006, 21:18
There are just sometimes when you worry me you know ;) :o :lol:

phil_h
23-Oct-2006, 22:02
Hmmm ... Chi Chan - loves sewing machines - hates japanese bikes :confused:
There _has_ to be a chinese proverb in there somewhere :cool:





:eureka:
He who appreciates italian engineering understands that perfect machines have no soul ;)

phil_h
23-Oct-2006, 22:03
Oh !
And there I was, Lin, just about to offer _my_ services, but you find a selection of professionals instead.

phoenix n max
23-Oct-2006, 22:05
Oh !
And there I was, Lin, just about to offer _my_ services, but you find a selection of professionals instead.

:o now i'm worried :lol:

phil_h
23-Oct-2006, 22:25
:o now i'm worried :lol:

Huh ?
But imagine ... the power ... getting a woman to stand still, obeying your every command while you run your hands over her body, sculpting something sensuous that she will adore you for ... ooooh, I've come over all unneccesary :o

phoenix n max
23-Oct-2006, 22:31
Huh ?
But imagine ... the power ... getting a woman to stand still, obeying your every command while you run your hands over her body, sculpting something sensuous that she will adore you for ... ooooh, I've come over all unneccesary :o

More like a slap around the head fo sticking pins where you shouldn't :lol:

phil_h
23-Oct-2006, 22:35
More like a slap around the head fo sticking pins where you shouldn't :lol:

Oh yeh :lol:
I forgot the reality check :lol:

(But I have been known to machine a sweet seam :devil: )

chicken
24-Oct-2006, 06:12
Hmmm ... Chi Chan - loves sewing machines - hates japanese bikes :confused:
There _has_ to be a chinese proverb in there somewhere :cool:





:eureka:
He who appreciates italian engineering understands that perfect machines have no soul ;)

Even the italians love japanese sewing machines!