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The Sue Hill brand is built on attention to detail and outstanding service. Sue and her team of dedicated knitters and seamstresses are all located in the UK and work so hard to make beautiful clothing and gifts for children.
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Victoria Silk Communion Dress
Regular price £220.00MADE TO ORDER PLEASE ALLOW 6-8 WEEKS
This stunning first communion dress is handmade in 100% ivory silk dupion with daisy design lace covering the bodice and sleeves. The skirt of the dress is circular and is made of silk dupion with layers of netting underneath. The bodice has a delicate lace overlay and the 3/4 length sleeves are made from the delicate lace giving a sheer look. It has a silk covered button and loop back opening and a silk sash.The perfect dress for first holy communion. Available in ivory with ivory daisy lace or white with white daisy lace. This dress is made to order so please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. If you require it sooner, please contact us so that can prioritise your order and deliver in time.
WHAT SIZE TO ORDER?
All of our flower girl dresses, communion dresses, page boy outfits and christening outfits are made to order so we can ensure they fit well on the big day - the big difference in buying off the peg clothes and hand made to order!
We do not offer a definitive size guide for our clothing as some styles can differ a little in width or length. Our sizing is standard for English sizing and tends to be more generous than most European brands. In all our clothing, we allow for room and ease. We recommend that you order the size that the child normally wears and if they are not a standard size for their age, you can give us measurements and we can make it to fit. There is no extra charge for this service. We are happy to advise and discuss any queries you have re sizing and fit.
The key measurements we require are:
Dresses - chest, nape of neck (base of neck at the back) to waist, nape of neck to required length of dress (below the knee, mid calf, ankle length etc)
Shirts - chest, nape of neck to hem (mid bottom), underarm to wrist
Shorts/trousers - waist, waist to crotch, inside leg to required length ( below knee for shorts, top of shoes for trousers)
Waistcoats - chest, nape of neck to below waist, underarm to below waist
Rompers - chest, nape of neck to crotch ( with nappy on)
Once we have the measurements, Naomi, our pattern maker, can then compare them to our standard pattern sizing and adjust accordingly. If she has any doubts about the measurements provided, she will query and double check!
We are still able to process and ship orders worldwide!
We are a small family business and staying home during these difficult times but we still can work as usual shipping with Royal Mail and DHL. If you have any queries regarding shipping or returns, please ask using our contact form
Shipping Costs
UK Standard £5.95 - 2-3 days - Royal Mail Signed for service
Next Day £10 - (orders received before 2pm)- Guaranteed next day pre 1pm - Royal Mail Special Delivery service (not applicable to made to order items)
Europe Standard £11.95 - 5 working days Royal Mail International Tracked service
DHL Express £20 - 2 working days
Rest of the World Standard £16.95 - 5-7 working days Royal Mail International Tracked service
DHL Express £25 - 2 working days
Returns & Replacements We offer free returns within the UK. Any item (except personalised and custom made items) can be returned within 30 days of purchase using the Freepost label included with your order (UK only).
Made to order items can be returned as long as they have not been made to measure.
We offer an exchange, credit note or full refund. Please return any unsuitable items in the original packaging (gift box) and with our tags with a covering note to The Hayloft, Fir Cottage, Leeds Lane, Five Ashes, TN20 6JY, UK
We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and would like to hear from you whether you are pleased or displeased with your purchasing experience.
Ordering If you have any queries re any item you are considering or have a special request for an item not featured on the website, please contact us directly via the contact form or telephone +44 (0)1825 831883. We offer a bespoke service in all sizes.
Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Our showroom is open every day including weekends but booking in advance is essential.
Bespoke Service As we design and make all our own knitting and sewing patterns, we can offer a bespoke service up to 10yrs. If you cannot find what you are looking for on our website or require a custom made fit for your child, please call or email us.
Personalised & Made to Order Items We specify making and delivery times for each of these items but if you require an item by a specific date, please let us know and we will always try our best to meet your deadline. Personalised and bespoke items are not returnable.
Free Gift Wrap You can select free gift wrap with each purchase. We pack your order in our lilac signature gift box with tissue and ribbon at no extra cost. Gift messages can be included and purchases sent directly to the recipient. If you have purchased a sale item and want our free gift wrap, please request by email.
Delivery Even though all our clothing is handmade, we keep stock of every non made to order item and aim to dispatch your order within 24 hours. If we do not have the item in stock, we will email you immediately to advise you and give you an estimated delivery date, offer you an alternative item in stock or give you the option of a full refund.
Visit our showroom
Located in East Sussex, our showroom is available to visit by appointment only. We have samples of all our special occasion wear to try.