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Needle Knowhow Needle Knowhow with Nicki Richardson. 40+ years experience in the fashion industry. Clothing only. Appts only, weekdays/Sats. Hadleigh based workroom.

I take commissions of bridal, bridesmaids, grooms waistcoats/cravats etc, costumes and alterations.

30/09/2026

Not October quite yet but so many ads out there for Christmas parties and balls. If you've nearly got the right dress but it's too long or needs a nip and a tuck, I've got the Needle Knowhow to sort it for you, get in touch.

A really nice Edwardian style blouse in cotton and lace, a commission for a WW1 reenactor, pleased with how this turned ...
25/08/2026

A really nice Edwardian style blouse in cotton and lace, a commission for a WW1 reenactor, pleased with how this turned out.

It's been a busy summer, lots of alterations ,mostly shortening things, are we getting shorter or are clothes designed a...
16/08/2026

It's been a busy summer, lots of alterations ,mostly shortening things, are we getting shorter or are clothes designed and made for above average height nowadays!
Also am still mega busy making historical costumes for reenactors.

Here if you need help, alterations, advice, sewing help etc.

The pic is of a made to measure 14th Century ladies Cotehardie in 100% linen, just off to its new owner.

Obviously I sew for a living and use this page to let local folk know I offer a service. But a lot of people have a litt...
17/07/2026

Obviously I sew for a living and use this page to let local folk know I offer a service. But a lot of people have a little needle knowhow and might be stuck on a project. Sewing Bee has just started which can inspire some to dust off their machines. If you're stuck and have a question, a 'how do I..', post it here, I'll see if I can help

Last night a very proud mum sent over some photos of her daughter going to her Prom in a dress that Id altered for her. ...
02/07/2026

Last night a very proud mum sent over some photos of her daughter going to her Prom in a dress that Id altered for her. Stunning. If youre daughters prom is tonight I hope they all have a fab time, and if Ive had a hand in making their dress perfect Id love to see some photos please, good luck everyone and have a fab evening.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Batchelor

I had time after all the prom dresses Id altered for some historical costume commissions all for a medieval reenactment...
25/06/2026

I had time after all the prom dresses Id altered for some historical costume commissions all for a medieval reenactment show this weekend...

Hadleigh based sewing room open next week for alterations etc if you need anything.

24/06/2026

Just to say in light of this heat, all fittings this week have now been re arranged for next week....my workroom is just too hot. If youve arranged to collect a finished garment thats still ok. Keep cool everyone! šŸ„µ

20/06/2026

Last call out for any Prom dresses that need attention...i can fit 3 more in before Prom week.

17/06/2026

Wow, a busy week so far with Prom and bridesmaids dresses amongst other things. Thank you to all those who have been in touch , have met some lovely people this week, and have been happy to help them with dresses that werent quite right.

27/05/2026

Prom season is here, wedding season is here, thw most common problem with both kinds of dresses when purchased off the peg is length. Needle Knowhow can solve that for you with 1 fitting. Get in touch if youre not as tall as the designer of your dress assumed youd be

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Hadleigh
IP76

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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