Frequently asked questions
Custom Orders & How to Order
How do I place a custom order?
Use the custom order form on this page: design reference, needed-by date, country, and customisation notes. Reference photos are preferred. We review each request and respond within 24 hours. If you prefer, Direct Message me instead.
What happens after I enquire?
- You share the design, delivery deadline, and location.
- Availability and deadline feasibility are confirmed.
- The design is sketched for your approval (especially for custom colourways).
- You pay the deposit to secure your slot.
- The piece is made to your measurements.
- You pay the balance before shipping.
- Dispatch includes a tracking number and care instructions for delicate beaded pieces.
How does payment work?
Checkout offers several payment options, including our usual split-payment plans. You can also arrange split payments via Instagram. For custom orders, a deposit secures your production slot; the balance is paid before your piece ships. The exact breakdown is confirmed when your order is accepted.
What about limited drops and ready-to-ship pieces?
Drop pieces are available to buy on the website as soon as they go live. Once purchased, they ship within the same week. Ready-to-ship pieces can be tailored to your measurements free of charge before dispatch. See the sizing page.
Can I order a piece that has sold out?
Sold-out designs can often be remade to your measurements as a custom order. Exact colourways are not always repeated, so if you want a specific look, a custom enquiry is the safest route. Share your design reference and delivery deadline and availability will be confirmed.
Shipping & Delivery
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, worldwide shipping is available, dispatched from the UK.
US & Canada: £30-£40 UK: £12 Europe: £20 Australia: £45 All other countries: quoted on request
Tracked couriers are used — Royal Mail in the UK; UPS internationally (other shipping companies available but may incur an additional charge). Exact shipping is confirmed when your order is accepted.
How long does shipping take?
UK orders usually ship with Royal Mail Special Delivery and are estimated to arrive within 1 working day after dispatch.
For most EU countries, UPS usually estimates around 2-3 working days after dispatch.
For the US and Canada, UPS usually estimates around 2-3 working days after dispatch. DHL overnight delivery may also be available to the US at an additional cost.
Most orders arrive within the estimated timeframe, but delivery times can vary once the parcel is with the courier.
How long does shipping take for custom orders?
Custom orders are planned so pieces arrive at least 1–2 weeks before your needed-by date.
How long does shipping take for drop orders?
Drop orders dispatch within one week. Once dispatched, delivery usually takes 2–3 business days.
If I order a custom piece, will I receive it by my event date?
Before accepting a custom order, the deadline is discussed and production-slot availability is confirmed. Your order will only be accepted if the timeline works for your needed-by date.
Design & Customisation
What is the difference between acrylic and cotton yarn?
Two yarn options are available for sand dresses and similar knits:
- Acrylic: Ribbed knit with moderate stretch. A smaller colour range; the dress sits over the skin without compression.
- Cotton + elastic: Sleeker knit with high stretch and some waist and bust compression. Unlimited custom dye colours and more structured sand ripples.
Colour customisation is included at no extra cost on cotton pieces. Guidance is available when you enquire.
I like a design you made before. Can I change parts of it?
Yes. If you like a past design but want changes, send over the design and share what you would like adjusted. Changes can include fit, length, colour, straps, detailing, coverage, or other design elements depending on the piece.
Can I get the same design in another colour?
Yes. Cotton and elastic pieces can usually be made in different colours, including custom shades and ombré colour transitions. Send the colour reference you have in mind, and what is possible for that design can be confirmed.
Can I get matching accessories?
Yes. For example knitted or beaded flower earrings to match your dress. Mention this when you enquire and options can be discussed with your order.

