Charmaine's story
‘As I have never had anything made for me in this way or to this level, I only knew of things being made in an ‘Auntie knitting you a cardi for Christmas’ type way, where you have to be polite and say how great it is, even when you are not too sure. However, working with you was nothing like have a cardi made for me as a Christmas gift!
I suppose as it was a long lived childhood dream to have a suede dress for my wedding dress I was hoping not be disappointed at the reality of my own idea, once it had been made.
It was really reassuring to see that you are so sensitive to the fabrics used being right and so specific about getting it just so. It is this approach and strive that I think really made this dress come together and be pulled off as a really resolved design throughout.
I think I would say that I found a hidden gem, and near Banbury of all places! By working with you I was offered access to creating a couture outfit for an affordable price. It sounds a bit deep and perhaps naff but many things dreamed up as a child often don't live up to what you imagined but this whole process surpassed my expectations and I could not recommend it and your work more sincerely.’
Charmaine Bartram
'My biggest fear of having my wedding dress made was the fact you can't try on the finished product until it is finished! Bobbie contained this fear by being always up beat and confident, producing an amazing twirl (toile! :-) for me to try, out of a linen material, completely taking my fears away.
My favourite part of the process must have been the design stages. Starting with a drawing found in the family home dated 1937, of (we think), the wedding dress of a long lost relation's wedding dress, being a fantastic artist, Bobbie then recreated our ideas in sketch form giving me 6 designs to choose from.
Should a friend request a designer for any type of outfit, I would gladly pass Bobbie's details on. I would describe my experience with Bobbie as extremely fun and exciting. Bobbie is a very talented, easy going person.
Thank you Bobbie for making my day so special.
Clare Shuckborough
'Ohhhhh wow wowow absolutely gorgeous well done Bobbie -who'd have thought a tweed wedding dress would end up like this!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the cascading tendrils of tweed down the side...work so well with the brides hair! Gorgeous! If I ever get married this is what I want to wear.'Georgie Tym
'You have created my 'dream dress' and what a dream it is! I could never have imagined wearing such a stunning creation and that is down to your vision, patience and absolute attention to detail.......the whole process from design to completion has been such an enjoyable experience. Thank you for everything Bobbie - I couldn't have wished for more or for anyone else to have made my dress. I will always remember this experience with happy memories.'Lucy Rose 'With thanks to you Bobbie for the wonderful privilege of meeting you and working with you in the making of Lucy's beautiful wedding dress. It has been a truly great process, one that has given us much enjoyment.'Veronique
' If only I could wear it again!! Thanks so much for doing such an amazing job on it. It was exactly what I wanted and I absolutely loved wearing it!!!!!Having everyone's eyes on me, and what I'd look like, were my biggest worries about getting married, but you turned them into my favourite part!Thanks again!' Sarah
'I met Bobbie when I was desperately searching for a "mother of the bride outfit ". I didnt want the run of the mill off the peg outfit! I always like to be individual. I had a few ideas of style and fabric and wanted to incorporate some lace from my beautiful old wedding dress. Bobbie designed and made the perfect outfit. The whole experience was calm and enjoyable as Bobbie's design and sewing skills are so profesional, and I have since had amazing tweed outfits made and have enjoyed learning through private lessons.' Kay
'Gorgeous – so much lovelier and more stylish than many other more ‘traditional’ wedding outfits!'
Candia McCormack,Cotswold Life magazine
It's so beautiful!!! I wish to have a wedding dress like that! It's a dress from a dream or fairy tale! Ekaterina Kateika
This dress is stunning. My goodness - you are very talented! Congratulations on that fabulous dress! Melanie Lissillour
'I'd also just like to say how pleased I am that I had found you to make my dress, I'm so looking forward to it being finished!
I think it's going to be amazing!' Kate Latimer
" Thank you so much for creating my dream dress. Truly wonderful" Loraine " The dress looks immaculate and very beautiful, you should be really proud of it." Rachael "My outfit was the topic of conversation - I had so many compliments . Everyone said it was so 'me' not the usual 'mother of the bride' It brought the countryside to the wedding!!!Thank you so much for making my day very special and comfortable too!
Thank you again for a truly amazing design and beautifully tailored outfit. It made my day perfect."Kate
"I felt like a million dollars!" Linda
"Many thanks - yet again, for creating me something wonderful. Your meticulous eye and hard work is greatly appreciated". Laura
"Thanks so much for all your help. The day was lovely and you wouldn't believe the amount of people that commented on how nice the dresses
were!" Lorna"I felt really good in the outfit and had so many amazing comments about it from both young and old" "Thank you so much for the patience, skill and amazing talent that went into creating my wedding dress. I loved every single second of wearing it and everyone commented on how it was different but totally me. I’m now trying to think of excuses to wear it again!" Claire "I am so happy that you are making my dress, you know exactly what I want. Couldn't have asked for a more lovely lady to make it." Louise M
"With enormous thanks to you for the most beautiful dress I've ever owned!" Laura C "I could never thank you enough for the beautiful dresses you made us, I know how much care went into making them, which makes them even more special. I hope you were as proud of your work as I was wearing it."
"Thank you for all your help, patience and understanding, not forgetting all the tea and coffee!" "Thanks a million for making me such a wonderful wedding dress. I couldn't imagine wearing anything nicer." Aedeen
"Thank you once again for the nicest dress I have ever had." 'Thank you so much for my beautiful, beautiful jacket. It really is fantastic, I love it." "The outfits looked wonderful, and were much admired." "The dresses were stunning. They received so many compliments. They were gorgeous!" ".....so thrilled with her wedding clothes. You have made them beautifully." Erica "Thanks for the ball gown! It is quite fantastic and I cannot wait to wear it - where is the gold embossed invitation?!" "I have to say those bridesmaid dresses you made were the nicest bridesmaid dresses I have seen! I know that you are going to be constantly busy!"
"....magnificent drawings!"
"I loved the drawings for my dress - just what I imagined."
