Meet The Tailors

  • Hayley.

    Hayley is a successful fashion designer who graduated from London College of Fashion in 2001. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, she quickly made a name for herself in the dynamic world of fashion, creating multi-award winning childrens clothing brand, Zac & Bella. Hayley received recognition from industry moguls such as Theo Paphitis and Jacqueline Gold.

    Her time at the prestigious London College of Fashion equipped her with both technical expertise in pattern cutting and a deep understanding of garment construction coupled with creative design.

    Over the years, she has not only designed and created at Zac & Bella but also designed and made bridal gowns, prom dresses and flower girl dresses. Hayley enjoys working closely with clients, bringing their ideas to life and making them feel amazing in their clothing. Recreating a christening gown from a wedding dress is one of Hayleys portfolio highlights.

  • Annie.

    Annie graduated from Cumbria College of Art and Design in 2000, initially pursuing art education to inspire Textiles and Fashion students.

    Missing hands-on design, she left teaching for a high-end tailor in Cardiff, developing her skills while tailoring suits for stores like Flannels and Moss Bros.

    Passionate about garment construction and driven by a desire to bring her creative visions to life, she opened her own clothing and alterations shop in Penarth. This service quickly gained her a loyal clientele who appreciated her attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship. Later on, she decided to hone in on bridal alterations, collaborating with several esteemed bridal boutiques across South Wales. This series of successful partnerships ultimately led to the exciting launch of her own wedding dress label, FFrog, where she could further showcase her unique style and expertise in bridal fashion.

    At Thread. Studio Annie provides suit tailoring and high-quality garment alterations for her clients.

Seamstress of the year 2025!

We are so proud to have won Seamstress or Tailor of the year 2025 for the Wales region at the Wedding Industry Awards!

Established in 2011, TWIA is the only regional and national client-voted, expert judged awards in the UK wedding industry.

We are so grateful to all our 2024 couples for voting for us!