Deborah Phillips — The Sewing Lady

Bespoke Couture Bridal & Expert Alterations

With over 40 years of experience in design, pattern cutting, and garment construction, I offer bespoke couture bridal commissions alongside high-quality alterations.

Each piece is approached with care, precision, and a deep understanding of how garments are made, and how they should feel.

Bespoke Couture Bridal

For those seeking something truly personal, I offer a limited number of bespoke couture bridal commissions each year.

Each gown is designed in collaboration with you and handcrafted in my Norfolk studio, created to fit beautifully, feel incredible, and be remembered.

Bespoke gowns from £3,000

Alterations & Tailoring

Alongside couture work, I provide a full range of professional alterations, from simple adjustments to more complex garment transformations.

Whether it’s a favourite piece that needs refining or an occasion outfit that needs to fit just right, each garment is treated with skill and respect for its construction.

A Lifetime of Craft

My background includes designing and creating everything from beautifully simple silhouettes to highly detailed, hand-finished pieces featuring embroidery, beadwork, and hand-painted elements.

As a trained pattern cutter and maker, I understand not only how garments look, but how they are built, ensuring every alteration or creation works exactly as it should.

Beyond the Expected

My work also extends into soft furnishings, bespoke textile pieces, and creative commissions, alongside my fine art practice, where I design original fabrics used to create accessories such as ties and cufflinks.

Explore & Enquire

You’re welcome to explore my work through the pages above.

For enquiries, fittings, or commissions, please get in touch to arrange an appointment.