Meet the Team

  • Lizzie Norris

    Lizzie

    OWNER

    Ever since studying Textiles at school, Lizzie has had a passion for sewing, cutting up and restyling charity shop purchases and making items for friends and family. With over 15 years experience working in the bridal industry and helping brides feel amazing in their dresses, Lizzie feels passionately that every body deserves to feel beautiful.

  • Staff Member

    Lauren

    SEAMSTRESS

    Lauren joined the team in 2023 as an admin assistant and now works within every area of the business. If you message us, Lauren may be the one to get back to you between fittings and sewing in the sewing room. Lauren has a degree in textiles which created a fantastic foundation to work upon for becoming a seamstress.

  • Staff Member

    Cluny

    ADMIN ASSISTANT

    If you send us a message or an email it's highly likely you will be talking to Cluny! She started at Lizzie Norris Seamstress in 2024, looking for a change after working in the music industry for years. Here she has made friends and grown into herself, and even learned some sewing skills!

Three women standing in front of a pink storefront sign that reads 'Lizzie Norris Seamstress' with a window displaying decorations and text behind them.
TWIA Awards
Awards night
Staff and Dog
Award Winners

Our Story

  • Lizzie started working in the bridal industry for large companies and small designers

    - 2011

  • Lizzie graduated with a First Class in Costume Design with Textiles and started altering wedding and occasion dresses

    - 2013

  • The leap was taken and Lizzie Norris Seamstress moved to a studio space in Thatcham, West Berkshire. It was clear that soon a larger space would be needed

    — 2017

  • The covid pandemic gave Lizzie time to look for a larger space and Lizzie Norris Seamstress moved to Faringdon, Oxfordshire

    - 2020

  • The team started to grow with part time staff joining the team to work on the shop floor and in the sewing room

    - 2021

  • Lizzie Norris Seamstress was a regional finalist in The Wedding Industry Awards for Wedding Seamstress or Tailor of the year

    - 2024

  • Lizzie Norris Seamstress won Highly Commended in The Wedding Industry Awards for Wedding Seamstress or Tailor of the year

    - 2025

  • Our small business is growing by the day and we can’t wait to welcome you into the shop

    - 2026 onwards

Gallery

Take a peek at what we get up to, the final piece and the behind the scenes…

wedding dress gallery

@christophe.photographer

Work in progress
Wedding Dress Dressing

@dalestephensphotography

“Wouldn’t go or look anywhere else. I cannot express enough how incredible my experience was. From our very first appointment, it was clear that Lizzie is incredibly passionate about making my vision come true and giving options for the my perfect dress!”

- Millie C

Get in Touch

Whether you have a question, want to book an appointment, or would like a quote, feel free to reach out or pop into our shop - we’re here to help.