About Me

Martha Welland at her drafting pattern cutting table, smiling at the camera in her home studio

With over 10 years professional experience in film, television, opera and theatre, I bring a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of sewing to my business. 

I was trained in fashion, but specialised in historical ladies-wear, and I love to bring it all together to make special bespoke garments, especially vintage and historically inspired gowns, and non-traditional wedding wear.  I’m also passionate about creating a body-positive space and a size-inclusive experience.  I believe everyone should feel fantastic in their clothes, regardless of their shape or size.  I’m a queer-friendly business and everyone is welcome and safe in my workroom.

My career includes 8 years making costumes for the leading ladies of Outlander.  Now I freelance making wedding wear while working on regular productions at the Scottish Opera and films in Scotland and Ireland.

Outside the workroom I’m a bird watching nerd, a HYROX wannabe and a budding boardgame geek.