Bespoke Design & Couture Tailoring

Couture Tailoring in Manchester

Anna Stella is a bespoke dressmaker in Manchester offering couture tailoring for women who want something truly their own. Whether you are planning a wedding, an engagement, a gala evening or a family celebration, every piece begins with your ideas and ends with a garment made to your exact measurements. There are no standard sizes here: each design is drafted as an individual pattern, cut from carefully chosen fabric and finished by hand.

Our Manchester studio welcomes clients from every background and culture. We create bridal gowns, evening dresses, occasion wear, modest fashion and abayas, tailored suits and elegant everyday pieces — always with the same attention to fit, proportion and detail that defines true couture tailoring.

Why choose couture tailoring over ready-to-wear? Because a made-to-measure garment is built around your body, not a size chart. The shoulders sit correctly, the waist falls in the right place and the length is exactly what you want — so you look and feel comfortable all day and all night. Couture tailoring also lets you choose every detail: the neckline, the sleeves, the lining, the embellishment and the finishing, creating a piece you will keep for years.

Our Services

Every piece is a project of its own

Selected Work

Pieces designed and hand-made by Anna Stella

How It Works

Four steps from idea to finished garment

THE DESIGNER

Hanan Abu Hawas — Anna Stella

Fashion designer and pattern maker since 1992, specialising in couture and precision tailoring. Hanan personally takes every piece from sketch to pattern to final stitch — so the result combines creativity with true craftsmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you make bespoke bridal dresses in Manchester?

Yes. We design and make bespoke bridal gowns in Manchester, from the first sketch and fabric choice to the final fitting, including veils and matching details.

Can you make an evening dress from my own idea or picture?

Absolutely. Bring a photo, a sketch or simply a description. We will develop the design with you, suggest suitable fabrics and create a pattern tailored to your body.

Do you offer dress alterations and repairs?

Yes. Alongside our couture tailoring, we offer professional alterations in Manchester — taking in, shortening, resizing and reshaping garments while keeping the quality of the original piece.

Where do consultations and fittings take place?

Consultations and fittings are held by appointment at our atelier, Anna Stella Fashion Academy, 200 Mauldeth Rd, Manchester M19 1AJ. Contact us on WhatsApp to arrange a time.

Do you also teach sewing and fashion design in person?

Yes. The same atelier is home to Anna Stella Fashion Academy, where we run in-person courses in pattern making, sewing and fashion design in Manchester. View our courses.

Who is the designer behind Anna Stella?

Hanan Abu Hawas has worked as a fashion designer and pattern maker since 1992. She personally oversees every stage, from design and pattern cutting to sewing and hand finishing.