Business Details
Bespoke Sewing & Alterations in Delph
Established in a family steeped in textile craftsmanship, Sewing Love has grown from a childhood passion for sewing into a trusted provider of bespoke soft furnishings and wedding garment alterations. With decades of hands-on experience spanning fashion design, pattern drafting, and home interior projects, our team combines technical expertise with artistic flair to deliver precision-crafted solutions. Specialising in made-to-measure curtains, blinds, and upholstery, we utilise premium materials and traditional techniques to create timeless pieces tailored to individual client needs. Our commitment to excellence extends to wedding dress alterations, where meticulous attention to detail ensures perfect fits for life's most important occasions. Operating across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, we offer free consultations, home visits, and delivery services for maximum convenience. Backed by a mathematics degree and qualified teaching status, our lead artisan applies analytical rigour to every project without compromising creative vision.This unique blend of academic discipline and artisanal skill ensures consistently superior results in both domestic and special occasion sewing projects. All work is handmade locally, supporting British manufacturing traditions while meeting modern design expectations. Regular clients include those requiring complex alterations for bridal gowns, bespoke window treatments for period properties, and custom upholstery for heritage furniture. Our portfolio spans contemporary Vision blinds to traditional pelmets, demonstrating versatility across styles and eras. Sustainability is embedded in our practice, through durable construction methods and waste minimisation during the cutting process. This combination of heritage skills, technical precision, and customer-focused service has established Sewing Love as a go-to expert for discerning clients across the North West.
Services
Curtains
Roman Blinds
Wedding Alterations
Window Seats
Pelmets
Sofa Covers
Cushions
Special Occasion Wear
Highlights and features
- We offer handmade British craftsmanship with 30+ years of sewing experience
- Our team provides free home measuring and consultation services
- We specialise in wedding dress alterations for perfect fit occasions
- We combine traditional techniques with modern design sensibilities
- We deliver sustainable solutions through durable construction methods
Services
Curtains
We create made-to-measure curtains in various styles including eyelet, pencil pleat, and pinch pleat options. Our custom solutions combine premium fabrics with blackout and thermal linings for optimal light control and insulation. Each pair is handmade to complement existing interior schemes while ensuring perfect functionality across different window types.
Roman Blinds
Tailor-made roman blinds crafted to our exacting specifications provide elegant window coverage with precise folding patterns. Available in contemporary Vision styles with electric operation options, our blinds combine traditional craftsmanship with modern materials for durability and aesthetic appeal in any room.
Wedding Alterations
Specialist garment adjustments for wedding dresses and special occasion wear using pattern drafting expertise. We ensure perfect fits for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride outfits through careful measurements and precise stitching techniques that maintain fabric integrity and design details.
Pelmets
Custom-designed pelmets enhance window treatments with decorative borders that conceal curtain rails or brackets. Our padded versions add dimension to interiors while swags and tails create luxurious draped effects that complement both traditional and contemporary decor styles across various window shapes.
Sofa Covers
Protective and decorative sofa covers tailored to fit specific furniture dimensions. Using durable fabrics suitable for both everyday use and special occasions, our covers preserve upholstery while allowing easy updates to interior colour schemes through washable, interchangeable designs.
Questions
What areas do you cover for curtain installations?
We serve Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire including Delph, Uppermill, Heywood, Littleborough, and Saddleworth with free home consultations.
Do you make all window treatments by hand?
Yes, all our curtains, blinds, and pelmets are handmade locally using traditional techniques for superior quality.
Can you alter wedding dresses to special measurements?
We specialise in precise alterations for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride outfits using pattern drafting expertise.
What types of curtain headings do you offer?
We create eyelets, pencil pleat, pinch pleat, triple pinch pleat, goblet and wave styles with various lining options.
Do you provide home fitting services?
Yes, we offer complete home fitting, collection and delivery for all sewing projects across our service areas.
Can you match existing window decor?
Our team provides free colour scheme advice to ensure perfect coordination with your current interior design elements.
Reviews (2)
Michele Glover
Mar 13, 2015
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Amazing, talented lady, who saved my life with a dress for my 30th birthday, I needed altering, she delivered a service above and beyond all expectations and I will use again and again and I recommend her to any body :) thank you, thank you :) xx
Natalie Carris
Mar 04, 2015
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Did a fab job on my bridesmaid dress. Such a lovely lady that is willing to go the extra mile. Thanks so much. Can't wait to visit the shop when it opens. X