felicitywestmacott
Announcement
As a professional bespoke wedding dressmaker I mostly make unique, couture wedding dresses for brides who visit my studio in Surrey, UK. But I also indulge myself making flights of fancy dresses for styled photoshoots. I love the dresses I make like they are my babies but like children you have to set them free so I list them here at discounted prices to help them find their 'wear me out' owner. Affordable couture, which one calls to you?
I might also list whimsical finds from my workroom drawers, over the years I have hoarded vintage wedding dresses and accessories, tiaras, jewellery, fabrics, trims and embellishments. Silk, lace, satin and vintage prints by the metre or as bags of scraps for crafty fun. 'Toiles', calico practice runs of real wedding dresses ripe for use as art projects or as dress patterns for your own creations. If it's time to make some space you lucky Etsy buyers get to rummage through my boxes and drawers to find pretty bargains.
Prices are bargain basement low to help me make space in my workroom. I am happy to take commissions for new, custom items but the prices will reflect that they are being created specially from scratch, not as a sale item like these listed in my shop.
Please do check delivery times before you order, rush orders are often possible but please get in touch first.
Announcement
As a professional bespoke wedding dressmaker I mostly make unique, couture wedding dresses for brides who visit my studio in Surrey, UK. But I also indulge myself making flights of fancy dresses for styled photoshoots. I love the dresses I make like they are my babies but like children you have to set them free so I list them here at discounted prices to help them find their 'wear me out' owner. Affordable couture, which one calls to you?
I might also list whimsical finds from my workroom drawers, over the years I have hoarded vintage wedding dresses and accessories, tiaras, jewellery, fabrics, trims and embellishments. Silk, lace, satin and vintage prints by the metre or as bags of scraps for crafty fun. 'Toiles', calico practice runs of real wedding dresses ripe for use as art projects or as dress patterns for your own creations. If it's time to make some space you lucky Etsy buyers get to rummage through my boxes and drawers to find pretty bargains.
Prices are bargain basement low to help me make space in my workroom. I am happy to take commissions for new, custom items but the prices will reflect that they are being created specially from scratch, not as a sale item like these listed in my shop.
Please do check delivery times before you order, rush orders are often possible but please get in touch first.
Items
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Reviews
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Dani on Jun 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe samples that I got were absolutely perfect. I got 3 different samples that gave me a great idea of different color combinations I could use for an overskirt. I cannot wait to oder the ombre overskirt super happy with the amazing work done.
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Tyme on Jun 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPictures don’t do justice in comparison to seeing it in person. The sample is perfect and further assured me to move forward with my decision to dye. Love it!!!!
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Brittney on Oct 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy overskirt was stunning and it truly made my wedding dress one of a kind. Felicity truly made my idea come to life in a perfect way!
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Jodie on Apr 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe sample sent is way beyond expectation. I couldn't be happier and now have a hard decision to make as both look amazing! I'll definitely be in touch to order a full skirt for my wedding soon.
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Danielle on Apr 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent service. I received two large samples to give me an idea of the variations of the dip dye I wanted. I was also provided with smaller samples of all the shades available in the colour I wantes. Colours are so pretty, I will have a hard time choosing!
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sdilzer1 on Apr 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFelicity is an incredible seamstress and artist! She made a wedding and reception dress that are stunning! She responds immediately and is so reasonably priced. She stays on top of everything and makes sure you get everything you dreamed of and more :0) I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
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Janet on Mar 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFelicity did an AMAZING job on my custom made dip dyed overskirt. She was extremely open to ideas, and communicated each step with me, (through photos or chat), throughout the process of the skirt making. She was wonderful to work with, created a beautiful garment and got the piece to me very quickly. Five stars for Felicity! Thank you so very much! I can't wait to wear my overskirt! Cheers!
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Sabrina on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI like my samples a lot! The ombre gradient is so well executed - I love it!
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Blu on May 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsHer samples are bright and vibrant. They are perfect to find the color scheme your looking for. She was very attentive to my ideas in colors.
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Nathalie on May 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI contacted Felicity for an overskirt that would go on my wedding dress, and she did an amazing job with it! She took my request and made colour scheme and design sketches, two samples and multiple adjustements on the final piece so that the result would fit perfectly to what I hoped! Her communication was perfect the whole time and she gave me a lot of practical advice. Thank you for your work and patience :D
About felicitywestmacott
Ever wanted to rummage through a dressmakers drawers? Well now you can!
I first sold online on Ebay, years ago making and selling handmade tiaras which went really well for 2 or 3 years. But life changed and moved on with a marriage and a baby, and running my own dressmaking studio from home in Redhill, Surrey. I haven't sold things online for a long while, preferring the one to one bespoke experience of making individual creations for my lovely brides. But Erty provides the perfect outlet for my work. So much less commercial than ebay, I can provides personal service to buyers who I know are looking for my skills rather than a bargain!
Years of sewing and creating have taken their toll on space and all the lovely bits and pieces of trims and silk and even vintage dresses I could never bear to throw away in case they come in for something' need to find a new home. I hope all these pretty things get used for something someone will treasure!
Shop members
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Felicity Westmacott
Owner, Maker, Designer
I have been sewing professionally for more than 15 years, specialising in bridalwear since 2003. After graduating with a BA(Hons) in Costume design I worked briefly in film and television before concentrating on being a bespoke wedding dress maker.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Payment
If any item is a gift I will happily send it out direct to the lucky recipient for you, gift wrapped and with a personal note as well as a gift receipt inside.
Shipping
Most items, listed as 'ready to ship' will be posted out within 1-2 days to reach you within 5 working days in the UK. Overseas order times will vary.
Delivery times on special commissions will vary according to the nature of the order where you are and how busy I am. As a general guide accessory orders will be approx 10 days but larger orders like wedding dresses may be weeks or even months to fit into my working schedule. I will always agree a time-frame with you before accepting your order.
All items will be insured but my experience is that items lost or damaged in the post are never re-paid by the postal companies, they always have some excuse. I therefore do not take responsibility for items lost or damaged, beyond supplying you with the insurance information so you can chase the compensation yourself if you want to. Items that 'never arrive' cannot be refunded.
Additional policies and FAQs
I do not currently accept wholesale orders but would be willing to work on a one to one basis with bridal retailers if they would like to stock any of my designs.
I am poor, can you make sell this to me for less?
I love my job and I love creating beautiful things for people who will treasure them but this is how I earn a living; I cannot pay the mortgage on discounts! A handmade bespoke item will always cost more than things made in an industrial process, please do not ask me to try and compete with their low-wage prices.