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Carol Alayne ~ master tailor

a blend of haute-couture and Savile Row

carol@carolalayne.com

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Carol Alayne

Working with professional women

We handcraft your ideas and aspirations

"When I wear your clothes - men listen!"

Shirley Conran

Author- Superwoman,

former Women's Editor Daily Mail, Observer

View our lookbook for ideas and inspirations

The Return of Women's Tailoring

This is for all of you who, over the years, have said to me - “I wish I’d learned to sew”.

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We’ve been working hard over the last 5 years to build a new approach to teaching and learning. Rooted in connection and community, and passion for building skills, and garments, that we can enjoy for life - and can pass on to the next generation.

And we’re making wonderful friends all across the world whilst we do it.

We’d love you to join our community of stitchers, whether you’re a pro, or a complete beginner. We’re all learning from each other!

Follow @ineverlearnedtosew to learn more about what we’ve been up to and what we’ve got coming up.

We hope to see you at one of our live sessions soon!

Carol and the team x

#tailoringclasses #sewingskillsforlife #sewingtechniques

This is for all of you who, over the years, have said to me - “I wish I’d learned to sew”.

🪡🧵🪡

We’ve been working hard over the last 5 years to build a new approach to teaching and learning. Rooted in connection and community, and passion for building skills, and garments, that we can enjoy for life - and can pass on to the next generation.

And we’re making wonderful friends all across the world whilst we do it.

We’d love you to join our community of stitchers, whether you’re a pro, or a complete beginner. We’re all learning from each other!

Follow @ineverlearnedtosew to learn more about what we’ve been up to and what we’ve got coming up.

We hope to see you at one of our live sessions soon!

Carol and the team x

#tailoringclasses #sewingskillsforlife #sewingtechniques

It was an honour to be invited by Bath Spa University to make a presentation as part of their Global Citizenship programme recently. I challenged the attendees to put their manual dexterity to the test by making an origami box. My career has been built on my manual skills.

It was an honour to be invited by Bath Spa University to make a presentation as part of their Global Citizenship programme recently. I challenged the attendees to put their manual dexterity to the test by making an origami box. My career has been built on my manual skills.

Tools of the trade

Tools of the trade

Finally…something for a master tailor that has nothing to wear!!!

Finally…something for a master tailor that has nothing to wear!!!

It was pure coincidence that my brocade 2-piece suit matched the menu at Mosimann’s

It was pure coincidence that my brocade 2-piece suit matched the menu at Mosimann’s

This was a brain wreck and much ended up on the cutting room floor, but got there in the end and all goes together.

This was a brain wreck and much ended up on the cutting room floor, but got there in the end and all goes together.

This 30 year collaboration, based on a shared belief in the value of sculptured clothing, has taken us all over the world, and now to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC. Britain's own #georginagodley #visionary #original #bodysculpture #thinker #femimineenergy #friend

This 30 year collaboration, based on a shared belief in the value of sculptured clothing, has taken us all over the world, and now to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC. Britain's own #georginagodley #visionary #original #bodysculpture #thinker #femimineenergy #friend

Good days work creating. More fun than fun. #tailoringforwomen

Good days work creating. More fun than fun. #tailoringforwomen

Interesting pattern for curved leg trousers #joelandsons #purecashmere #wintertrousers #womensseparates #tailoringforwomen #chictrousers

Interesting pattern for curved leg trousers #joelandsons #purecashmere #wintertrousers #womensseparates #tailoringforwomen #chictrousers

I want to ask Stuart @thewoolpatch - can you enlighten us on how yarn sculptures on these mallets might be made? Music workshop tomorrow!
#soundstrategiestokyo #textilesinmusic #zylophonemallets #yarnwork #yarncraft

I want to ask Stuart @thewoolpatch - can you enlighten us on how yarn sculptures on these mallets might be made? Music workshop tomorrow!
#soundstrategiestokyo #textilesinmusic #zylophonemallets #yarnwork #yarncraft

Exploring all things sewing in Nippoli, a concentrated street selling fabrics, haberdashery, equipment, etc. wonderful to see the commitment to home sewing here. #makeyourownclothes #tailoringforwomen #sewinginjapan #ineverlearnedtosew

Exploring all things sewing in Nippoli, a concentrated street selling fabrics, haberdashery, equipment, etc. wonderful to see the commitment to home sewing here. #makeyourownclothes #tailoringforwomen #sewinginjapan #ineverlearnedtosew

Mother of the Bride, with a very special hand embroidered, gilt button. #specialcommisions #coutureweddings #tailoringforwomen #@sabinalimaembroidery

Mother of the Bride, with a very special hand embroidered, gilt button. #specialcommisions #coutureweddings #tailoringforwomen #@sabinalimaembroidery

Hand made shoulder pads, drafted from the bespoke pattern. #tailoringforwomen

Hand made shoulder pads, drafted from the bespoke pattern. #tailoringforwomen

A reprise of summer temps this week, so more requests for featherweight chiffon #summertops #chiffon #coutureseparates #keepcool #chiffonprints #tailoringforwomen

A reprise of summer temps this week, so more requests for featherweight chiffon #summertops #chiffon #coutureseparates #keepcool #chiffonprints #tailoringforwomen

@sabinalima_embroidery can turn her hand to anything embroidery, and exquisitely so. Today’s meeting is about a single, focal covered button with gilt thread and gem crystals. So helpful when an artist arrives so prepared!
#bespokeembroidery #specialistbuttons #coutureembroidery #couture #tailoringforwomen

@sabinalima_embroidery can turn her hand to anything embroidery, and exquisitely so. Today’s meeting is about a single, focal covered button with gilt thread and gem crystals. So helpful when an artist arrives so prepared!
#bespokeembroidery #specialistbuttons #coutureembroidery #couture #tailoringforwomen

Silk Ombré speaks for itself #autumncouture #tailoringforwomen #couturewomen #madeinbritain #silkseparates #silkdresses #silktops

Silk Ombré speaks for itself #autumncouture #tailoringforwomen #couturewomen #madeinbritain #silkseparates #silkdresses #silktops

Beginnings. More to follow, new concept from an inspired designer, in the making.#development #newcollection #ideasinfashion #fullerfiguredesigns #couturefashion #madeinbritain #concepttocouture

Beginnings. More to follow, new concept from an inspired designer, in the making.#development #newcollection #ideasinfashion #fullerfiguredesigns #couturefashion #madeinbritain #concepttocouture

Look at this happy summer bouquet from Stuart @thewoolpatch, such a support with our fun conversations on YouTubes “All Gathered Up” sharing sewing tips while honouring the GBSB contestants. Thank you Stuart, for putting this all together and coping with the late night link ups!! #thewoolpatch #tailoringforwomen #GBSB #ineverlearnedtosew

Look at this happy summer bouquet from Stuart @thewoolpatch, such a support with our fun conversations on YouTubes “All Gathered Up” sharing sewing tips while honouring the GBSB contestants. Thank you Stuart, for putting this all together and coping with the late night link ups!! #thewoolpatch #tailoringforwomen #GBSB #ineverlearnedtosew

Levis promotion SS23 #vintagedenim #levis #levisjeans #springfashion #summerfashion #denimcomposition #couturedenim #tailoringforwomen

Levis promotion SS23 #vintagedenim #levis #levisjeans #springfashion #summerfashion #denimcomposition #couturedenim #tailoringforwomen

Pleated flounce finish #tulle #tulleaccents #dressnet #tulleweddingdress #pleatedtulle #tulleflounce #tailoringforwomen

Pleated flounce finish #tulle #tulleaccents #dressnet #tulleweddingdress #pleatedtulle #tulleflounce #tailoringforwomen

Congratulations @sabinalima_embroidery the winner of the Worshipful Company of Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers Associate Award for the best use of goldwork embroidery technique - her submission in the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery competition 2022. It is such a pleasure to have have met you and work with you on your truly stunning creation. #sabinalimaembroidery #handandlockprize #hamdembroidery #goldworkembroidery #ablaze #fashionsculpture

Congratulations @sabinalima_embroidery the winner of the Worshipful Company of Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers Associate Award for the best use of goldwork embroidery technique - her submission in the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery competition 2022. It is such a pleasure to have have met you and work with you on your truly stunning creation. #sabinalimaembroidery #handandlockprize #hamdembroidery #goldworkembroidery #ablaze #fashionsculpture

Braided embellishments for textured polish by the highly accomplished @sabinalima_embroidery #braidedleather #embroidery #coutureembroidery #coutureembroiderers

Braided embellishments for textured polish by the highly accomplished @sabinalima_embroidery #braidedleather #embroidery #coutureembroidery #coutureembroiderers

The ideal transition garment. Our new collaboration with laura Bachler’s @pearl__paris new label #suedejackets #suedecomfort #breathableluxury #transitionalstyle #easycaresuede #newfashion #parischic

The ideal transition garment. Our new collaboration with laura Bachler’s @pearl__paris new label #suedejackets #suedecomfort #breathableluxury #transitionalstyle #easycaresuede #newfashion #parischic

This solution, to make a beaded feature removable for cleaning, was a snap! #clearpoppers #clearsnaps #garmentamendments #beadeddresses #solutions #tailoringforwomen

This solution, to make a beaded feature removable for cleaning, was a snap! #clearpoppers #clearsnaps #garmentamendments #beadeddresses #solutions #tailoringforwomen

Restoration, repair and amend, and the most beautiful silk chiffon print ever! #motherofthegroom #summerwedding #silkchiffonprints #happyweddingday #tailoringforwomen

Restoration, repair and amend, and the most beautiful silk chiffon print ever! #motherofthegroom #summerwedding #silkchiffonprints #happyweddingday #tailoringforwomen

The smallest of most important wedding guests…#littlerevelers #bespokechildren #bespokeweddings #thaisilk #tailoringforwomen

The smallest of most important wedding guests…#littlerevelers #bespokechildren #bespokeweddings #thaisilk #tailoringforwomen

Wool crepe, take it anywhere #summerseparates #wool #coutureseparates #handfinishing #pearlbuttons #bespokewomen #tailoringforwomen

Wool crepe, take it anywhere #summerseparates #wool #coutureseparates #handfinishing #pearlbuttons #bespokewomen #tailoringforwomen

Curved Origami, different to the flat version that is more the norm. This calico study made for the semi-final discussion of The Great British Sewing Bee 2022. All luck to the 4 finalists! #GBSB2022 #origami #curvedorigami #thewoolpatch #tailoringforwomen #allgatheredup

Curved Origami, different to the flat version that is more the norm. This calico study made for the semi-final discussion of The Great British Sewing Bee 2022. All luck to the 4 finalists! #GBSB2022 #origami #curvedorigami #thewoolpatch #tailoringforwomen #allgatheredup

Intricacies of the weave #chanel #selvedgefringe #utterlygorgeous #luxuryfabrics #autumnsuitings #carolalaynebespoke #tailoringforwomen #designedbyponni

Intricacies of the weave #chanel #selvedgefringe #utterlygorgeous #luxuryfabrics #autumnsuitings #carolalaynebespoke #tailoringforwomen #designedbyponni

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We are based in Spitalfields, London E1. All consultations, whether online or in person, are by appointment only. In special cases we are also able to make on-site visits.

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