felicitywestmacott
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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
All Items
Reviews
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Emma on Oct 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAn amazing set of samples including the individual colour swatches arrived quickly and with some great notes. Felicity used the notes I provided on colours perfectly and also provided further inspiration to further refine my ideas ♥️ So chuffed and excited to use the samples (and Felicity!) to help me find my perfect dress!! Thanks so much!
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Natalie on Sep 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely perfect representation of what we were looking for, beautifully packaged and presented and it's only a sample, so much care given it truly makes me believe the final product will be outstanding. Communication was so helpful. Thank you!
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Victoria on Jul 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful fabric and very unique. Love the colour range and Felicity is amazing to talk with.
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iram on Mar 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBought the top with matching trousers for my wedding day. I loved the design the moment I saw it. Felicity's communication has been amazing, she helped me customise the outfit exactly how I wanted. Fitting was perfect. Looking forward to wearing it on my wedding day!
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Katya on Mar 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful samples and amazing communication from seller! Can't wait to select my final product!
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Chehelah on Jan 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsnever got order, but the seller was very good at communicating and helping me find other options since shes across the world from me.
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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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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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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.
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 & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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.