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Reinventions Customise or breathe new life into something special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1605024650539-8G8K5X6TH8UQLRL5K96D/bella%2Bdetail_crop.jpg Home - Bespoke Creations Get something unique, designed perfectly for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1605024506762-A9MZ8WBKFL771VEKUY3D/IMG_20201110_133228.jpg Home - Alterations Get that made-to-measure look on your ready-to-wear garments. https://www.clemshortcouture.com/bespoke daily 0.75 2021-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1604242614165-WL9NDGQ3LNGL0G2MVAQZ/Alison+2.jpg Bespoke Creations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1604242715969-QYC9IX4CA86ISXLUGPSY/Alison_testimonial_2.jpg Bespoke Creations Photography : Martin Phelps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611848853179-M6C72UIYKA2S3VHLQN64/Kirstie+1.jpg Bespoke Creations Photography: Chris Short https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611849411073-40WIZ8T1MP684FBE8YRV/Kirstie%2B2%2B%25282%2529.jpg Bespoke Creations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611849766820-D3P4MO54K1AC2AOM5AQB/Marie+1.jpg Bespoke Creations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611850583550-7EU6HR3Y0QX4WJ3QEL13/Shailini.jpg Bespoke Creations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611851739238-WU3WRADYMJJ9ZIMYG29S/Jessica%2B1.jpg Bespoke Creations https://www.clemshortcouture.com/about daily 0.75 2021-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1602165123308-EB3YZUVVVU2U468RS6I4/mum.jpg About - Hello, I’m Clem. Here’s a little bit about me… I’ve been interested in clothes and the history of costume for as long as I can remember. After studying fashion design at college, I trained as a textile conservator at The Victoria and Albert Museum, where I worked on the costume collection and gained valuable knowledge about the cut and construction of garments. Now, with 40 years of creating bespoke gowns and working on pieces from designer labels and high street stores, I have a wealth of experience. I specialise in wedding dresses and special-occasion wear and pride myself on excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Clem Short Couture was established in 2007 and it's a one-woman business. I will see you from your first consultation until you come to collect. I can work with you to design your dream dress from scratch, or make your ready-to-wear gown fit as though it was made to measure. I believe clothes should be made to treasure and last, so I'm especially happy if I can give a vintage piece a new story, or a pre-loved dress a new lease of life and I welcome opportunities to work with ethically sourced fabrics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1620466850312-AC0IQGY2IW4XZAU1MONV/ellie+logo.jpg About - The only other person I trust to have a hand in the work is my daughter Ellie, whom I sometimes enlist to help with hand-sewing. If you require extra beading, I will ask her to do it in consultation with you. She runs her own bespoke millinery business, Ellie Vandenbrekel Millinery, and can create a unique hairpiece for you using beads or fabric offcuts from the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1602256984612-C0Y1NB2TF76RNA1XGXPM/sew%2Bdo%2Bit%2Blogo.jpg About - When I am not fully booked with wedding dresses, I will sometimes be able to do alterations to other ladies' clothing, but time rarely permits. I would love people to feel confident doing their own alterations, so once a month I run 'Sew Do It', a drop-in sewing group where I can guide you through doing your own simple alterations and repairs. Find out more on our Facebook page. https://www.clemshortcouture.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-05-08 https://www.clemshortcouture.com/alterations daily 0.75 2021-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1605029109158-2SUF2VB8DS777D76JWXB/Sarah-Laura-471.jpg Alterations - Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Sarah and Laura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1605028683347-48CNY18KVNQKD99W4QNT/IMG_20201103_154509.jpg Alterations - Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1605029646471-EPNTI9A1JAKSU7K5SB0I/IMG_20201103_154318.jpg Alterations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1605029847597-V2N0A0C6VC0M0DKGQZZ0/IMG_20201103_154807.jpg Alterations https://www.clemshortcouture.com/reinventions daily 0.75 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1604243499919-K81CB85OCLVTYJ4AWZ08/Lesley_reinvention_s.jpg Reinventions …Clem managed to put together the two to help me wear just what I wanted. She is a quietly confident lady who made suggestions but was keen to create want I wanted. It was beautifully made and wonderful to wear.” – Lesley H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1604243291460-P0H8UR3RAVNNIALQ7R3Q/Lesley_original_s.jpg Reinventions - “I went to Clem as I had bought a dress for my wedding, loved the material but wanted a different style. I had bought two of the same dresses in a sale and had an idea of what style my dream dress would be… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1604243753915-SCFDUGNPM849WM9E1MB0/P1170803.JPG Reinventions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611763117053-AP1T6LI6BUSC87GMKZ81/Wed2Be%2BBlair.jpg Reinventions Amy’s dress as she bought it: ‘Blair’ by Heidi Hudson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611765989860-IBU4SKLCGX5B88Z1FYJL/Amy+S+8.jpg Reinventions …I added a pink underlining to give a blush effect, and dark pink flowers around the hem subtly show through the chiffon overlayer. Wedding photos by Becky Louise Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611844862932-DHD7X3Q4PKFZDRUZ8HCT/Amy+S+7.jpg Reinventions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611762781430-HCSJRWF1JA3I4JHKYTXD/Amy+S+5.jpg Reinventions Amy also bought embroidered tulle in two shades of pink from which I cut the floral motifs to embellish the bodice and lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611765636682-N7MXJ8NF3WLJSLOJ5EZD/Amy+S+3.jpg Reinventions “Clem, what can I say- my dress was PERFECT and exactly what I wanted. Thank you so so much for adding to our amazing day! " – Amy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611763613555-FDWZCNWNOQUD9J0IMBEA/Amy+S10.jpg Reinventions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4d13a01bb7351734fdb538/1611763305891-KNUQ7UNGEOEAW4U0TV27/Amy+S+1.jpg Reinventions Pale pink flowers trail over the straps, onto the bodice and down the skirt… https://www.clemshortcouture.com/book-a-room daily 0.75 2025-05-12