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I have tried and tried to convince my husband that I need a new dress for WGW. I have found one that is perfect but people who are obviously not on my side here have pointed out the cost of shipping from the U.S blah blah blah. Does anyone know of any dressmakers in England who can make such an item?







NOT in that colour. In a darker red!

How fabulous!

I would imagine shipping from the US would cost less than having it tailor-made over here.

have you tried any of the costume hire shops that provide theatres? or maybe the theatres themselves?

but why would anyone want to look like a hooker from the wild west?

been watching "back to the future 3" again have we?

You'll save some money if you tell them you don't require the bussle

Quiff Boy wrote:but why would anyone want to look like a hooker from the wild west?

been watching "back to the future 3" again have we?

<slaps Quiffy upside the head>

Arse bandit.

markfiend wrote:How fabulous!

I would imagine shipping from the US would cost less than having it tailor-made over here.

Thank you Mark. You rock and I shall not pick on you for a while!! I think £155 for three months including the dress, wire petticoat with bustle and shipping is bloody good for something that is handmade!

<ignores Ed>

Quiff Boy wrote:have you tried any of the costume hire shops that provide theatres? or maybe the theatres themselves?

Thinking of doing that anyway for the next night. I do have two nights in which to look utterly fab you know..............

Mrs RicheyJames wrote:Thank you Mark. You rock and I shall not pick on you for a while!!

who's that girl modelling it?

It's a dummie you idiot. Blimey, you sarf Africans will fancy owt.

Is Richey going as Leonard Sachs?

Someones beaten you to it

I don't like you.

Given the current exchange rate, I think getting it made and shipped would be relatively cheap.

And not being one for frilly dresses meself, I think its pretty, well, pretty. Go for it!

nodubmanshouts wrote:Given the current exchange rate, I think getting it made and shipped would be relatively cheap.

well if you think that £450 (excluding vat and customs duties) is relatively cheap perhaps you'd like to pay for it? call it a wedding present if you like....

I could, but I live in Scotland.

And I'm mean.

(no, smartarses, one does not necessarily follow the other!)

You can buy the patterns for a dress like that in Cole Brothers. I know because I nicked one of the catelogues.... *ahem!*
Making your own clothes is more fun anyway.
*ignores the still-unfinished suit in the wardrobe*

Mrs RicheyJames wrote:I have tried and tried to convince my husband that I need a new dress for WGW. I have found one that is perfect but people who are obviously not on my side here have pointed out the cost of shipping from the U.S blah blah blah. Does anyone know of any dressmakers in England who can make such an item?

He buys you plenty from ebay* already, one extra item won't break the bank.


*Yes, I saw him whoring his Pink Floyd jacket on a Floyd forum I visit, and followed the links cos I'm nosey.

but what are you wearing to the HL bash, my dear?

well if you think that £450 (excluding vat and customs duties) is relatively cheap perhaps you'd like to pay for it? call it a wedding present if you like....

'relatively' is the key word here ma boy

Dan wrote:

Mrs RicheyJames wrote:I have tried and tried to convince my husband that I need a new dress for WGW. I have found one that is perfect but people who are obviously not on my side here have pointed out the cost of shipping from the U.S blah blah blah. Does anyone know of any dressmakers in England who can make such an item?

He buys you plenty from ebay* already, one extra item won't break the bank.


*Yes, I saw him whoring his Pink Floyd jacket on a Floyd forum I visit, and followed the links cos I'm nosey.

Although that was suprisingly funny for you, it was my jacket!!

emilystrange wrote:but what are you wearing to the HL bash, my dear?

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