Basic Price guide

Here are some prices for basic jobs,
Same or next day service is often available at no extra charge.

Pants/Jeans hem : $14
Blind hem ( by hand) : $20
Skirt hems :$12- $18
Mend hole e.g in jeans : $5- $10 per hole
Take in jeans to make skinny fit : $25
Sew on buttons : $2.50 per button ( $5 minimum charge)

Other alterations and dressmaking/pattern making are charged at an hourly rate of $25. I am located in Rolleston Street, Mount Cook for drop off but am also in Cuba street three days a week. Please email for more information or call/txt me on 021 1505 291 if you need something in a hurry!
lovelovelorelei@gmail.com

HEY!

"LORELEI" IS NOW IN STORE AT JUNIPER GALLERY IN RINTOUL STREET IN NEWTOWN, WELLINGTON.
A LOVELY LITTLE STORE WITH FLOWERS, ALL KINDS OF CRAFTY GOODIES AND CHILDREN'S AND ADULTS CLOTHING. YOU CAN FIND BOTH MY LABELS - "LORELEI" AND "FINE AND DANDY" THERE. NEW STOCK IN STORE TODAY INCLUDES CUTE TARTAN PARTY DRESSES AND SUPER WEARABLE - AND BEAUTIFUL SMOCK DRESSES AND TOPS, LOOSE AND COMFY THEY ARE VERY FLATTERING WHEN WORN WITH A BELT. THE PIECES ARE MAINLY ONE-OFFS AND RANGE FROM SIZE 6 TO 16. YAY FOR DIVERSITY!

JUNIPER GALLERY IS SITUATED AT 14 RINTOUL STREET, NEWTOWN - NEXT TO THE SALVATION ARMY.

woo hoo!

Woo hoo! music on my blog!
Go to the very bottom of this page to see my playlist...
Prince, Kate Bush, Cocteau twins even - with my namesake Lorelei song.

I just finished painstakingly copying out all the code myself and Im proud! Sam (my sweet boyfriend) has just started comp science at uni and Iv'e been becoming a bit more familiar with the whole thing, but thats the first thing like that I've done. It feels good to learn how to do computer stuff- even if it is laughably basic. Usually I just copy/ paste code for links and stuff like that but somehow I couldnt do that here- I wouldn't be surprised if i just couldn't find the right place to do it - but anyhow...

Music inspires me quite a lot as a designer- not in any direct way like movies or seeing someone who looks amazing on the street does but in a more inward kind of spiritual way.. its like music can reconnect you to inspiration and excitement of life in general and for me being a big daydreamer and fantasy part-taker some songs can really get me going- slipping into those beautiful places where image and energy and sexuality and emotion take over.

dont miss craft 2.0 this saturday!

Craft time! Come shopping and get inspired this Saturday at the New Dowse. Craft 2.0 is held twice a year and showcases loads of fantastic work by local designers, artists and crafters. To find out more visit the website- see the weblinks list to the lower left. I will be there with some cute bags and purses, and my new "Fine and Dandy" kids clothing.

fine and dandy kids!

New sweet 100% cotton skirts for the wee ones - In sizes 1 to 6.
Come check them out and more cute childrens clothing at Craft 2.0 this saturday the 19th July at the New Dowse art gallery.

New cocktail dresses on Felt

New dresses for sale on Felt.
Go to www.fineanddandy.felt.co.nz.

Black babydoll bow dress $110.

Red tulip dress $150

Fine and dandy brides and bridesmaids

From time to time I do very special custom orders for individuals, for balls and for weddings. Here are some pictures of some of the custom designs I have made for very special occasions. I love to work with clients to create their perfect design, so if you have something special coming up and want something unique (and still affordable) please email me for more information.

fine & dandy is now on felt!

This is a great new website, check it out for all kinds of goodness, and see listings from Lorelei under the user name "fineanddandy" Just click on the image above to go straight to the site or see my Fineanddandy shop on felt by clicking on "shop fine and dandy on felt" in the links list on the left of this blog page.

before we go- Olaf, designer knitwear !

Dandy is closing down in two weeks time, but before we leave, dandy brings you Olaf knitwear again. Many of you may remember we have stocked this great quality label in the past, and now we have past seasons stock at heavily reduced prices, some up to 50% off! PRICED FROM $130 -$190 .Come to Dandylion , check out the range of 100% N.Z merino wool sweaters, but hurry- Sat the 15th March is the last day of trading. DANDYLION IS OPEN TUES, FRI AND SAT 11AM TILL 5 PM.