ABOUT ME
I think I could sew before I could walk, ha - seriously I was about seven when I was given a sewing machine from Santa, and I haven't stopped sewing since.
I have completed various courses in the United Kingdom such as an Art and Design Diploma, textiles studies foundation to completing my BSc. Degree with honours in Textile Studies at the Bolton Institute and working mill in Lancashire back in 1997.
I relocated from the United Kingdom with my family to Niverville, Manitoba Canada just over ten years ago and in 2015, I started my own seamstress business called ButtonsMB.
I have made numerous garments from scratch from suits to dresses and jackets, completing a multitude of repairs and alterations. I do specialize in Highland Dance jacket, jig and sailor outfit creation and kilt alterations to meet the needs of the Winnipeg Highland Dance community. Post Covid, I will be enhancing my skills by attending the kilt making course at the Edinburgh Kilt Making Academy.
What I do
I absolutely sew:
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Hemming skirts and pants
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Formal dress and suit alterations
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School uniforms
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Bridal suits, wedding, bridesmaid and grad dresses
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Waist alterations
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Replace zippers on any season jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies
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Trouser / shirt repairs including zipper, button replacements
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Rips, tears and other damaged garments within reason
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Curtain and drapery alterations
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Simple home decor
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Leather wear and jackets
I may choose not to sew:
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Complicated home furnishings
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Safety and weight bearing equipment including harnesses, seat belts, child restraints and medical equipment
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Soiled, pungent and dirty garments
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Items compromised with bio-hazardous, contaminated liquids or chemicals
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Outdoor equipment including sleeping bags, tents, bagpacks
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Shoes or skates
I specialize in the creation and alteration of Highland Dance Apparel:
The creation of and the capability of creating bespoke, tailor fitted and Scottish Official Board of Highland Dance compliant:
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Jackets
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Boy's Prince Charlie Jackets
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Kilties
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Aboyne Vests and National Vests
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Irish Jig Jumper and Dresses
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Sailor Suits
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Blouses and Petticoats
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Regular Dickies and Posh Bibs
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One yard square Plaid
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Kilt hemming
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Kilt lining
Jennifer Shiells
Tricia made my daughter a vest for her highland dance outfit and did an amazing job. The fit is perfect and the work is beautiful and we are both so happy with the finished product.
I would highly recommend Tricia for any of your sewing/stiching work!
*****
Gayle Roy
Tricia has been altering our children's Highland Dance costumes for the past few years and we have always been delighted with the results. She has altered many jackets for both our dancers, using her knowledge and skill to get the perfit fit. Tricia has made us a complete Jig outfit from scratch, giving our dancer a unique and beautiful costume. Not only is Tricia a talented seamstress, whom pays attention to the fine details of her work but has exemplary customer service! She has a warm personality and is easy to communicate with. We plan to continue using her services in the future!
Terryn Shiells
Trish is an excellent seamstress and provides very friendly and quick service!
I was very impressed with her work on two of my highland dance velvet jackets that needed altering. She was able to alter them to fit perfectly for wearing at competitions.
*****
Darlene Bergen
Tricia, thank you so much for making a drapery panel into beautiful accent pillows. The headboard, bedskirt and drapes now flow together wonderfully. Your pillow design ties everything together perfectly.
Barbie Sands
St Andrews Gr4 Pipe Band
Tricia is an excellent seamstress! She has hemmed and altered several tartan pipe band heavy weight kilts for me and she just finished making my pipe band vest from scratch which turned out to be a perfect fit! She listens to your sewing needs and takes pride in having it just right! She is a wonderful person to deal with and I highly recommend her.