Welcome to Polkadot designs
Hi, my name is Tracey Symonds and I was a semi-finalist on series 4 of 'The Great British Sewing Bee.' I now offer a bespoke dressmaking service to clients, as well as sewing tuition and alterations. I specialise in wedding alterations but I'm happy to help you achieve a perfect fit with anything!
I also appeared regularly on 'Sewing quarter' TV, demonstrating dressmaking. You can find my appearances on you tube.
I am about to have a knee operation so will be out of action until the end of November, if I can help you after that date, please get in touch. I am already taking booking for next summer for weddings, so please don't leave it too late! Thanks
My workshops take place at Sewing Direct (aka Sally Twinkle) in Mansfield.
Book direct with them here
Bespoke dressmaking
I offer a made to measure service, for mother of the bride and groom as well as special occasion wear.
Alterations
I offer an alteration service and specialise in wedding and prom dresses.
Tuition
I offer a tuition service to provide quality teaching, either in workshops, or on a one-to-one basis.
Testimonials
When looking for someone local to alter a loved outfit, for a pending wedding, that sadly no longer fits, I came across the lovely Tracey , who gave me a prompt appointment and made me feel very welcome in her own home . She advised in a very professional caring manner, of what alterations she could look to carry out on transforming my outfit once again to fit me . Wow ! what can I say, my outfit now fits perfectly, thank you so much Tracey for all your advice and your beautiful work you have carried out on my outfit . I would thoroughly recommend the service you offer all of which was for a very reasonable price .
Lisa D.
" I can't recommend Tracey enough,she has made my daughter some of the most beautiful outfits, everything from pretty dresses with matching knickers to cute sun hats! The items have always been a perfect fit with so much attention to detail and made with lovely fabrics & patterns! I love my daughter wearing Tracey's designs & have had so many lovely comments about her outfits! " Natalie F.
A very happy bride to be thanks to the beautiful work done by Tracey at Polkadot Designs Tracey altered the neckline of Charlotte's dress as it was a little high and also the shoulder straps, all the tiny embellishments reapplied perfectly both sides.The length ( every layer ) sewn beautifully.Work was carried out within days and Tracey offered us advice on caring for the dress on the day of the wedding .A lovely, lovely lady that made Charlotte feel at ease, all fitting nerves disappeared within minutes of Tracey welcoming us into her studio.Highly recommended to all and we are 100% happy with her work Thank you so much xxxKaren W.
