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Founder, fitting room

Lorna Pell

School uniforms taught Lorna to alter quickly: she ran the alterations counter at a school outfitter’s for over a decade. She usually takes the fit work and the big days work.

Best at: Getting a sleeve or a waist right on the person rather than the hanger.

Usually takes

  • Trouser waist and seat in or out
  • Jacket sleeves shortened
  • Dress taken in at the sides
  • Bridal gown alterations
  • Bridesmaid dress taken up
  • Prom or party dress, fitted at the bodice
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Machinist

Amara Okafor

Before tailoring, Amara made curtains and blinds for houses across Staffordshire, and long straight hems are still her favourite job. She usually takes the lengths work and the fastenings and fixes work.

Best at: Hems that look untouched, and zips that run smoothly the first time.

Usually takes

  • Trouser hem, machine finish
  • Jeans taken up
  • Skirt hem, unlined
  • Jeans or trouser zip
  • Concealed zip in a skirt or dress
  • Coat or jacket zip
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When you’re ready

Bring us the thing that never quite fits.

Ask online when you could visit, or ring the workroom. We reply to say whether that time suits.

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A fictional workroom

This is a demonstration website. The Tacking Room is not a real business: calls, emails and social links don’t reach anyone, and no fitting request is sent, stored or booked.

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Demo website

A fictional workroom

This is a demonstration website. Calls, emails and social links don’t reach a real business, and the number shown is from Ofcom’s drama range.

The address, prices, team, reviews and the re-check offer are fictional samples. Nothing is booked, sent or stored.

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