1970s Vintage Silk Gown
BeforeWaist released unevenly; heirloom lace fragile at the side seam.
Mara's technical note
Waist reduced 2.5 cm. Heirloom lace reset by hand without cutting.

Mara Morrow — bridal alterations
Check the timeline. Pin what needs work. Arrive to a fitting that is already planned.
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The atelier salon
Turn the gown and touch a brass marker. Every choice is carried into your request.
Mara's live fitting brief
0 zones marked · private fitting · 45 min
Tap a brass marker on the gown to begin Mara's brief.

Waist, pinned at 2 cm. Redchurch St.
Mara at work
“My wedding is in three weeks and my mum's dress doesn't fit. Please tell me it's not too late?”
Mara's fitting brief · MOR-2409
45-min private fitting
Wedding in 24 days · Plan soon · £35 deposit held (Demo)
Studio archive · illustrative studies
Three representative atelier studies showing how Mara reads structure, cloth and the time available.
BeforeWaist released unevenly; heirloom lace fragile at the side seam.
Mara's technical note
Waist reduced 2.5 cm. Heirloom lace reset by hand without cutting.
BeforeTrain had no lift point; front hem interrupted the fitted line.
Mara's technical note
Five-point French bustle engineered for dancing. Hem sculpted 4 cm.
BeforeInternal support pressed when seated; straps carried the bodice weight.
Mara's technical note
Internal boning restructured for seated comfort. Straps lifted and balanced.
Mara's studio hallmarks
Private studio reserved exclusively for you
Hand-pinned and sewn by Mara in Shoreditch
Planned for a breathable garment bag 10 days before your date, subject to fitting review