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Overview & Vibe

Away With The Faeries is Nicki Hearn designer, dressmaker, textile designer and corset specialist working from a home studio on the Sunshine Coast since 2012. She has full pattern-making skills and says plainly that “fitting is my speciality”. Every design is a one-off.

Dress Styles & Designers

No labels — everything is her own. Gowns are made to your design in silk, lace, Swarovski crystal, diamanté and beading, down to lightweight satins and even feathers, in any colour and any silhouette. Her own bridal pieces run from a fully boned beaded-tulle gown to a laced corset with a skirt made to match, a soft tulle ballroom skirt, a detachable georgette overskirt and a faux fur wrap. She also makes mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom, bridesmaid and flower-girl dresses.

Ideal For

Patterns are professionally drafted from size 6 to 36 and beyond and cut from your own measurements — her words are “tall, curvy, full bust, your shaping is no problem”. It also suits a bride with a clear idea and no gown to match it: bring images and she will be “your technical hands”.

The Need-to-Knows

She works from a home studio, so ring first — 07 5450 6563, between 10 and 5, with evening and weekend appointments available. The first discussion is complimentary. Allow six to twelve months for a gown, and expect a deposit followed by easy stage payments. Bridal pieces run; a fully custom gown is quoted after the consultation. Free shipping within Australia.

Standout Feature

Corsetry. It is her named speciality, and it changes what is possible: a laced, boned, individually fitted bodice does the shaping that a bought gown asks a bride to do herself. Combined with patterns drafted from size 6 to 36 and beyond, it makes this one of the few places where the fit is designed rather than negotiated.

Dresses

5 dresses with photos 2 more listed below

    • Bridal Hollywood — photo 1 of 1

    Bridal Hollywood

    Price not listed

    • Beaded
    Details of Bridal Hollywood

    An assymetrical gown with a beaded flow of waves scrolling around the body form.

    The listing describes it as

    Details
    Beaded
    • Bridal Flowerland Corset — photo 1 of 1

    Bridal Flowerland Corset

    Price not listed

    • Corset back
    Details of Bridal Flowerland Corset

    Adjustable fit due to laced back.

    The listing describes it as

    Back
    Corset back
    • Bridal Fall — photo 1 of 2
    • Bridal Fall — photo 2 of 2

    Bridal Fall

    Price not listed

    • Tulle
    • Silk
    • Embroidered
    Details of Bridal Fall

    A demure bridal gown in a light embroidered tulle, patterned with fine organic leaf shapes and subtle clear sequins, over a full flowing layered skirt and a silk slip. Finished with a small train.

    The listing describes it as

    Fabric
    Tulle, Silk
    Details
    Embroidered, Train
    • Bridal flow skirt — photo 1 of 1

    Bridal flow skirt

    Price not listed

    Details of Bridal flow skirt

    Perfect for a romantic beachy wedding A modern take on the traditional veil.

    • Bridal lulu — photo 1 of 2
    • Bridal lulu — photo 2 of 2

    Bridal lulu

    Price not listed

    Details of Bridal lulu

    Lulu is designed for the young footloose bride.

Also listed, without photos

  • Made To Measure Bridalgowns — A gown made to measure in your choice of colour, fabrics to suit your budget?! Priced after a consultation, once the design and fabric are settled.
  • Bridal Glamour Wrap — A luxurious very tactile faux fur wrap to keep you warm and glamorous This dense faux fur is the best on the market.

    Appointment Policy

    • The studio is a home studio — phone 07 5450 6563 between 10am and 5pm to arrange a visit.
    • Evening and weekend appointments are available by arrangement.
    • The first discussion is complimentary — bring your ideas or images.
    • Allow six to twelve months to plan and make a gown.
    • A deposit secures the work, then easy stage payments spread the cost.
    • You will see the gown take shape across your fittings.

    Dress Designers

    • Away With The Faeries — Nicki Hearn's own label — every gown designed and made by her on the Sunshine Coast, from your measurements.

    Dress Experience

    • Nicki Hearn has designed and made corsets and special occasion wear on the Sunshine Coast since 2012.
    • She is a textile designer as well as a dressmaker, with full pattern-making skills, and names fitting as her speciality.
    • Every design is a one-off, drafted from the client's own measurements.
    • Patterns are made from size 6 to 36 and beyond, so tall, curvy and full-bust shapes are all catered for.
    • She works from a home studio and sees clients by appointment, including evenings and weekends.
    • Corsetry is her named speciality, which is what makes the shaping possible.

    Dress Styles

    • a-line
    • ball gown
    • fit and flare
    • sheath
    • corset
    • lace
    • silk
    • satin
    • tulle
    • beaded
    • sequinned
    • strapless
    • sweetheart neckline
    • spaghetti strap
    • v-neck
    • backless
    • detachable sleeves
    • romantic
    • classic

    Nearby Landmarks

    • Sunshine Coast – the studio is a home studio and does not publish a street address.
    • Queensland – phone ahead on 07 5450 6563 to arrange a visit.

    Purchase Options

    • Made To Measure
    • Custom Design

    Services Offered

    • Made To Measure Bridal Gowns — designed with you and cut from your measurements.
    • Custom Corsetry — the designer's named speciality, laced, boned and individually fitted.
    • Bridal Separates — corsets, skirts, a detachable georgette overskirt and a faux fur wrap.
    • Mother Of The Bride And Mother Of The Groom Dresses.
    • Bridesmaid Dresses.
    • Flower Girl Dresses — six named styles.
    • Evening, Red Carpet And School Formal Wear.
    • Fabric Sourcing And Guidance — choose from her collections, supply your own, or be shown where to look.
    • Free Shipping Within Australia.

    Size Range

    • Patterns are drafted from size 6 to 36 and beyond, and every gown is cut from your own measurements. Tall, curvy and full bust are all catered for.

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    Contact

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    07 5450 6563
    Based in
    Sunshine Coast / Noosa, Queensland
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