Introduction

Established in 1987 Thimbelina has a long reputation for providing designer wear for a wide range of occasions.
See recent examples of our work on our gallery page.

With the retirement of the previous owner, Sarah Ashton bought the business in February 2003, providing fresh and modern ideas to every customer resulting in a high level of satisfaction. We provide a professionally made perfectly fitted garment to an exceptional standard using the following approach.

Services

Costumes and Fancy Dresse Together with a skilled team of dressmakers, we continue to please many people with a perfectly fitted made to measure garment. Utilising the skills gained from the degree course, a pattern is made from a sketch, and then a toile (mock garment) made to fit, before the final garment is made. Read more...


Thimbelina Evening wear

Latest News

Thimbelina featured on Love My Dress

"The beading came off a vintage dress originally and was slightly reworked by Sarah at Thimbelina, who made my dress. Sarah worked from pictures and ideas I gave her - I can honestly say, she was just AMAZING!"

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Yorkshire Living Brides Cover

We were delighted to find out that one of our dresses has been choosen as the cover image for Yorkshire Living Brides magazine.



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