Vena Tailoring and Alterations Service

Hmm, what to say, what to say.
Well, for once let’s keep it brief and to the point*. I was looking for somewhere to add two inside pockets to my Del Boy** style coat (seeing as the makers had inconsiderately neglected to fit them at the point of manufacture). Let’s be honest here, you can’t just have outside pockets — all manner of things can fall out. wallet, phone, mp3 player, tape measure, Rennie, miniature sowing kit.
Anyway. Enough about what goes into my TARDIS pockets :)
Inside pockets are a necessity. That’s a given for a man. I don’t care what anyone says. A man’s pockets are his own private kingdom.
So, I needed somewhere to fit them for me, given my own haberdasherial limitations. I had a look online for tailors in Leeds & called several places.
Vena Tailors in Leeds Kirkgate Market were just over half the price of the second lowest quote I obtained (£16 as opposed to a marginally more princely (or at least Viscountly) £30). As you can imagine, I was rather impressed with this as, well, it’s January so the coffers aren’t as full as usual after the Christmas & New Year binge!
I took the coat in & left it with them. I collected it today (after a 3 working day waiting time — it’s a fairly big job. Believe me, I’ve looked at doing it myself and immediately baulked at the thought!).
To be honest, I would thoroughly recommend Vena Tailors — an excellent job was done for a very reasonable price. The two ladies who served me were very friendly and polite. I think it’s a family business (I might be wrong, but that was my Columbo-​esque hunch.), which is a refreshing thing to see and use in these days of inescapable national/​international chains and big businesses running the «little guy» out of town — etc etc.
(I think I’ve watched Norman Wisdom’s «The Early Bird» too many times.) ;)
*steps down from the soapbox but sticks to the recommendation*
It isn’t the easiest place to find (in Leeds market, not far from the pet shop located towards (but not at) the back of the indoor market) but it’s definitely a hidden gem and well worth using if you need an alteration/​pocket or two fitting.
I was certainly glad that I used them to (clears throat and affects Ron Moody (Fagin from the hit musical «Oliver») impression) pick a pocket or two :)
Well, fit a pocket or two.
You’ve got to fit a pocket or two-​oo. Does that still fit the melody? ;)
*This is brief for me. Honestly.
**No, really. Nice and cool Trig, nice and cool.
RIP Trig: (

Vena is in the Leeds indoor market and is not the easiest of plces to find if you get disorientated like me! When I found it I handed over a shapeless vintage dress in the hope that it would be transformed into a well fitting garement. I had a brief consultation with the woman there about what I wanted and that was it. My dress would be ready to collect in a few days time.
I was happy with the end results as the dress was finished to a high standard. The elasticated waist band had been removed, the long sleeves had been altered in to cute little puff sleeves and the hem line on the skirt had been taken up. For £20 I have got a dress that I will wear a lot!
So if you want something re-​vamped and you don’t have the know how or the time then it’s definately worth checking out.