Business Details
Custom Tailoring & Bespoke Fashion Design Services
The Convenience Store was founded on the principle that every woman deserves clothing that fits perfectly and flatters her unique shape. With over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, our designer Rosie Perry has dedicated her career to mastering the art of bespoke tailoring. We specialise in creating custom garments that address the limitations of ready-to-wear fashion, ensuring clients avoid the frustration of ill-fitting clothing. Our services include alterations for existing garments, bespoke design consultations, and tailored wardrobe solutions for special occasions or everyday wear.By prioritising precise measurements and individual style preferences, we transform the shopping experience into a stress-free process that prioritises comfort and confidence. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalised service has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in helping women achieve their ideal look.
Services
Custom Tailoring
Bespoke Dresses
Garment Alterations
Design Consultation
Fabric Selection
Evening Wear
Wedding Attire
Casual Collections
Formal Outfits
Pattern Making
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of bespoke tailoring expertise
- Our made-to-measure garments ensure perfect fit
- Personalised design consultations for unique needs
- Specialists in alterations for special occasion wear
- Proven track record with high-profile events
What people say
Perfectly fitted
Stunning designs
Confidence boost
Personalised service
Flattering silhouettes
Services
Custom Tailoring
Our custom tailoring service creates garments specifically designed for your body measurements. Using premium fabrics and traditional techniques, we craft clothing that moves with you while maintaining perfect shape. Clients receive multiple fittings to ensure precision in every seam and hem, resulting in garments that combine comfort with sophisticated elegance for both casual and formal occasions.
Bespoke Dresses
From concept to completion, our bespoke dressmaking service transforms ideas into wearable art. Clients collaborate directly with our designer to select fabrics, patterns, and embellishments that reflect their personal style. Whether creating statement pieces for special events or timeless everyday wear, each garment undergoes meticulous construction to meet exact specifications while maintaining structural integrity.
Garment Alterations
We specialise in precise alterations for ready-to-wear garments, addressing fit issues in sleeves, hems, waistlines, and shoulders. Our expertise extends to complex modifications like neckline adjustments and size transformations while preserving original design elements. This service ensures existing garments achieve optimal fit and comfort without compromising their intended aesthetic.
Design Consultation
Personalised design sessions help clients develop their vision into concrete garment concepts. We provide expert advice on fabric suitability, pattern adaptations, and styling choices that complement individual body shapes. This collaborative process ensures final creations align with both practical requirements and aesthetic aspirations while maintaining structural feasibility.
Fabric Selection
Our fabric guidance service educates clients on material properties and their suitability for specific designs. We offer curated selections from premium textiles including silks, satins, and specialty weaves, explaining drape characteristics, care requirements, and seasonal appropriateness. This expertise ensures optimal fabric choices that enhance both garment performance and visual impact.
People
Rosie Perry
Owner & Lead Designer
With 25+ years in fashion design, Rosie graduated with a degree in evening wear specialism. Formerly employed by leading fashion houses, she established The Convenience Store to make bespoke tailoring accessible. Her expertise spans pattern creation, fabric selection, and garment construction, focusing on empowering women through perfectly fitting clothing.
Questions
What services does The Convenience Store offer?
We provide custom tailoring, bespoke dressmaking, garment alterations, design consultations, and fabric selection assistance for women's clothing across casual, formal, and special occasion wear.
Can you alter ready-to-wear garments?
Yes, we specialise in precise alterations for existing garments including hem adjustments, waist modifications, and complex structural changes while maintaining original design integrity.
Do you work with specific dress styles?
Our expertise covers all styles from casual wear to formal evening gowns, including wedding attire and special occasion pieces tailored to current fashion trends and timeless designs.
What fabric options are available?
We work with premium textiles including silks, satins, cottons, wools, and specialty fabrics, offering guidance on material suitability for different garment types and seasons.
How long does the tailoring process take?
Custom garment creation typically requires 4-6 weeks with multiple fittings, while alterations can often be completed within 1-2 weeks depending on complexity.
