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Professional bridal seamstress.

I’ve worked as both an independent and inhouse seamstress for over fifteen years, altering thousands of wedding dresses from brands such as: Rosa Clara, Pronovias, Vera Vang, Royaldie, AIRE, etc.
Drawing on years of experience with many different materials and designs, I’ll ensure your dress fits perfectly for your wedding day.

How it works.

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About me.

Testimonials.

my story

Over fifteen years in the industry.

I come from a long line of seamstresses, and their joy for creating and mending clothes has been passed down to me. At the age of four, I proudly wore my first creation, a belt, to school. By sixteen, I had won my first competition for designing and making my own garment. My love for sewing has remained constant, manifesting in various forms throughout my life.

my mission

Excellence with every stitch.

With formal training in pattern making, textiles and period costume, as well as experience gained through an apprenticeship with a designer, my passion and expertise are evident in every stitch. Having worked on thousands of wedding dresses across every style and fabric, I know how to alter a beautiful gown into one that feels truly made for you.

see the work

A few of my beautiful projects.

testimonials

Happy clients time and time again.

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Leanne Jane Walker5.0
Based on 93 reviews
Shabana B.
3 days ago
I honestly couldn’t recommend Leanne enough! From start to finish, she was absolutely wonderful and made the whole experience of having my wedding dress altered so special. Her attention to detail, care and skill were incredible, and she made sure my dress fitted beautifully and made me feel amazing. She was so lovely, patient and reassuring throughout, and I’m so grateful for all the time and effort she put into making my dress perfect for my big day. Thank you so much for helping me feel my absolute best on one of the most special days of my life. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Highly recommend to any future brides — you’ll be in the very best hands!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Shabana for such incredible feedback. It was a real pleasure to meet you and work on your wedding dress. All the best!
Caitlin O.
1 week ago
I purchased a cheap vintage wedding dress from a shop in the Laines. The material was lovely quality and it had the silhouette I was looking for, however the style was very outdated. Leanne transformed it into the dress of my dreams. She was so lovely, very clear with timings and appointments and an extremely talented seamstress. She made me feel relaxed to leave my wedding dress in her hands. I was overjoyed with the result! THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Photo from customer review
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for amazing feedback Caitlin. I really enjoyed working together to create the vision you had for the dress. All the best.
Madeleine V.
2 weeks ago
Leanne's work is exceptional. My dress basically had to be remade as i had lost a lot of weight and wanted changes and additions to the original dress. She gave great advice and the outcome was the perfect dress. She surpassed my expectations. I wouldn't use anyone else. I highly recommend her. Thank you for making my day so special
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Response from the owner:Thank you Madeleine for the amazing review and sharing such an amazing photo! All the best.
Mariya S.
3 weeks ago
It was really pleasant to work with Leanne. She made the alterations very quickly, and the whole process was very well organised and clear. Communication was excellent, and all the details about the fitting appointments, where to go, parking, and what to expect were explained clearly. The evening dress she altered for me fitted perfectly. It was on the pricier side, but I’m very pleased with the outcome. Thank you, Leanne!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback Mariya. It was a pleasure to meet you. Hope the event went well!
Ellie
1 month ago
Leanne is a very talented seamstress, she did a wonderful job altering my wedding dress. It was perfect! I would recommend to anyone looking to get their dress altered.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the review Ellie, really appreciate the kind words. Best wishes.
Georgia S.
1 month ago
Leanne is so lovely and welcoming. She instantly filled me with confidence that she could make my dream dress fit like a glove. My dress only needed a small amount taken in and a little bit off the bottom but Leanne sure did an amazing job and took in the perfect amount to make my dress fit in all the right places. She even added a hidden loop in my dress so I could hold it up during the evening which was such a nice detail. She is clearly knowledgeable and has years of experience so you are in capable hands. I would highly recommend her to all my friends and family. Thankyou so much!
Response from the owner:Georgia, that's such lovely feedback. Thank you. Photos look amazing!
Annie H.
1 month ago
Leanne was a pleasure to work with - her communication throughout the process was excellent, and she was super helpful with any queries or anxieties I had about my dress, ensuring it fit perfectly and that I was comfortable. She created a bespoke lace scarf that perfectly matched my dress too! Would highly recommend her services to any bride to be!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Annie. It was a pleasure meeting you. Best wishes.
April Van der B.
2 months ago
Leanne is an exceptional seamstress and a wonderful person. From first point of contact to collecting my dress, leanne has been professional, friendly and so so kind. Nothing was to much trouble and made me feel so beautiful in my gown and made it feel like it was made for me. The finer details on any wedding that everyone doesn’t see. That makes the day what it is. The dress, the cake, the flowers. I wanted highly recommend Leanne as you will not regret asking her to look after your beautiful Gown to personalise and make it yours. Thank you Leanne for everything xx
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Response from the owner:April, you are too kind! Really appreciate such lovely feedback. Pleasure was all mine. Best wishes.
Rebekah C.
2 months ago
Leanne did an amazing job at altering my wedding dress to fit me perfectly! The alterations were beautifully done and Leanne took such care to make sure it was right for me. I felt great on the day and the dress fit me like a glove! I would highly recommend Leanne to any brides looking for alterations.
Response from the owner:Thank you Rebekah for such lovely feedback. The dress looked amazing on you! Thanks again for choosing me to alter it for you.
Emma K.
2 months ago
Leanne was fantastic and made such an incredible alteration to my vintage wedding dress! She was able to offer insightful advice with her vast knowledge and I felt I was in really good hands I was quite nervous about picking a vintage wedding dress, but she really made it come alive and with a slight modern update Thank you so much Leanne
Response from the owner:Such amazing feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you and the dress. Thanks again for choosing me to alter it for you. Best wishes.
Emily W.
2 months ago
Leanne altered mine and my mums dresses for my wedding, the alterations were absolutely perfect! Leanne was a great help, thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback Emily. It was lovely to meet you and your Mum. All the best.
Emmi M.
2 months ago
I contacted Leanne to alter my wedding dress this summer couple months before the big day, I needed to take the hem up and take the waist in which with my dress seemed fairly complicated. Leanne went above and beyond to give me fantastic service and the alterations were highest possible quality! Couldn't recommend her more!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Emmi. It was a pleasure to work with you and your dress! All the best.
Kate B.
3 months ago
I changed my mind 3 times, before I chose the right wedding dress, I had 3 different dresses which I had gotten altered. It was literally the week before the wedding, I received my dress on Wednesday and on the Thursday I was leaving for Thailand (I’m cabin crew). I called various wedding seamstress and no one could fit me in. I then came across Leanne. I explained my situation, and Leanne told me to drop my dress off the following Tuesday and that I could pick it up on the Thursday and I’d then have it for the Saturday. As planned I went to see Leanne on the Tuesday, Leanne couldn’t have been more accommodating, she was absolutely lovely and I explained how I wanted it taken up and she also pointed out that I should get it taken in a little at the sides. I picked my dress up on the Thursday and put it on. I can’t tell you, how happy I was, it looked absolutely amazing and fitted me like a glove. On the Saturday, my wedding day, I felt fabulous, everyone commented on how lovely my dress was. Leanne is so good at what she does, and so very lovely and helpful. Leanne’s prices are very affordable and she also altered my bra slightly, free of charge. I can not recommend Leanne enough, she really gives a 5 star service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful feedback Kate. Really appreciate it! I'm so happy I was able to help out on such short notice. Best wishes.
Jenny S.
3 months ago
Leanne is amazing! I bought my dress online, and it needed altering. I then had a bad experience with another tailor, and I was worried the dress would never fit me properly. Then I went to see Leanne, and she performed a miracle. She fixed everything, tailored the dress perfectly, and made me feel so comfortable and cared for. I couldn't recommend her enough. If you need any tailoring for your wedding dress, you can't do better than Leanne. THANK YOU!!! Jenny
Response from the owner:Hi Jenny. Such amazing feedback, thank you!! Best wishes for the big day.
Lydia G.
3 months ago
Working with Leanne over the last 6 months on my wedding dress has been so straightforward and stress-free. We had 3 appointments in total, each time her attention to detail and skill set made me feel completely at ease and comfortable knowing I was in safe hands! 4 weeks before my wedding, she also suggested a veil. We worked together on choosing the fabric and design, and it came out beautifully, I had so many compliments on it! Thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Hi Lydia. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I really enjoyed working on the veil together. I'm glad it was such a hit! Thanks again for choosing me to alter your dress.
T.Andonova
4 months ago
I am so grateful to Leanne for altering my wedding dress to perfection! Back when I was first looking for someone to alter my dress Leanne was one of the most prompt to respond and seemed to genuinely be excited to help. I was originally very anxious, but Leanne reassured me and put me at ease throughout the whole experience. She genuinely loves what she does and is very talented, making alterations I didn’t even imagine could be possible on a dress like mine! When the time came to collect my dress, it was presented to me perfectly steamed. On the big day itself, I was inundated with compliments for my dress and I have Leanne to thank as she made it fit me beautifully ♥️
Response from the owner:Hi Tamara. Photos look amazing! Really appreciate the wonderful review; so kind of you. All the best x
Elizabeth W.
4 months ago
Leanne did a fantastic job of getting my dress to fit like a glove. She was friendly, professional & every appointment was a pleasure. My dress and veil were also beautifully steamed ready for collection. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family! Thank you so so much! 😁
Response from the owner:Thank you for such a lovely review Elizabeth; the pleasure was all mine! Best wishes x
Jasmin S.
5 months ago
5* for Leanne. I honestly can’t thank her enough! From the moment we met, She understood the vision. I did have a wobble a few weeks before the wedding, but she kept me calm and was able to change the original dress by adding straps! She’s fantastic! Highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review Jasmin - the photos look incredible! Was a pleasure to meet you. All the best xx
Murren P.
5 months ago
Amazing lady ! I needed a last minute alteration and help for my wedding dress. She did an amazing job and saved the day the dress was perfect
Response from the owner:Thank you for such a lovely review. I'm glad I was able to help. Best wishes for the big day X
Rae M.
5 months ago
Leanne was wonderfully patient with me - nothing felt like too much trouble and I ended up with a dress I am hoping to feel very comfortable on my wedding day!
Response from the owner:Hi Rae. Thank you so much for the kind words. More than happy to help with all your requirements. Best wishes for the big day x
Eleanor van der K.
5 months ago
I found Leanne online and got in touch to ask if she could do some alterations to my wedding dress which I'd bought online. She was so kind, welcoming and helpful, quick to respond and to undertake the work. She took up the hem and took great care to make sure the length worked with both my heels and evening flat shoes, as well as sewing on some beads more securely. I would definitely recommend! Thanks so much Leanne! xx
Response from the owner:Thank you Ella. I really appreciate the wonderful feedback. All the best x
Jessica R.
5 months ago
Leanne is amazing, so talented and professional. I felt so calm and confident in her ability to alter my wedding dress. And each time I went she boosted my confidence in how I felt in it. Can't wait to wear it now!
Response from the owner:Thank you for such wonderful feedback Jessica; it really means a lot. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and the dress. Best wishes for the big day x
Elliemorgan T.
5 months ago
Could not of asked for a better service, I had a bad experience with my first seamstress and was worried to find another and have the same but leanna was so lovely and reassuring and my dress was perfect ! She listened to what I wanted and made it everything I imagined
Response from the owner:Ellie, that's so kind of you. It means a lot to hear how happy you were with the experience and the dress. Pleasure was mine! Best wishes x
Daisy N.
5 months ago
Leanne did an amazing job with my dress. It fits perfectly! Everything was communicated clearly and quickly, I would definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Daisy; very kind of you. My pleasure! Best wishes for the big day x
Harriet B.
6 months ago
I really enjoyed my experience with Leanne and I am incredibly happy with the alterations she has made to my wedding jumpsuit. She listened to what I wanted but also shared her thoughts and ideas that have added to overall look of my outfit. She made the whole experience a really enjoyable one - thank you, Leanne!
Response from the owner:Really appreciate the great feedback Harriet. It was a pleasure meeting you and best wishes for the big day X

got a question?

Frequently Asked Questions.

I specialise in wedding dress and evening wear alterations. I also create bespoke accessories such as veils, shawls, cap sleeves, etc.

You can schedule an appointment by contacting me through the website, giving me a call at 07848 118466, or sending an email to info@leannejanewalker.co.uk.

Apart from the dress, please bring along the shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day as well as any undergarments.

I work to a typical 3 fitting system. The first fitting being 8-10 weeks prior to the wedding date.

Yes, rush services are available for an additional fee. Please let me know your deadline when booking your appointment, and I will do my best to accommodate your needs.

Please refer to the relevant section of my website where you will find all of the pricing listed.

I accept cash, credit/debit cards, and mobile payments. Payment is due upon completion of the work.

Yes, I have experience working with a wide range of fabrics, including delicate and vintage materials. Special care will be taken to ensure your garment is handled with the utmost attention and care.

Yes, fittings are an essential part of the custom design process. Multiple fittings may be required to ensure the perfect fit. These will be scheduled at various stages of the project.

If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. This allows me to accommodate other clients.

Yes, you can provide your own fabric for custom projects. Please ensure the fabric is suitable for the intended design. If you’re unsure, I can help you choose the right material.

I take pride in the quality of my work and want you to be fully satisfied. If there are any issues with the completed garment, please contact me within 7 days, and I will make the necessary adjustments at no additional cost.