Donna Beal is a seasoned seamstress and designer with nearly three decades of experience in the fashion industry. She has collaborated with renowned designers and stylists such as John Richmond, Artwork Knitwear, and Men’s Fashion Week. Donna honed her skills at the London College of Fashion, where she later taught Fashion Garment Construction and received the Best Womenswear award in 1996.
Her impressive portfolio includes fittings and alterations for the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, as well as numerous commissions for television and Netflix, including the 2018 award-winning Best Drama Series, ‘The End of the (expletive) World’.
The Workshop
In 2015, after her stint on Strictly Come Dancing, Donna established The Workshop in Crofton Park, London. The Workshop breathes new life into old clothes through upcycling, reusing, and reinventing them with high-quality Gutermann thread and Merchant & Mills products. It also offers bespoke made-to-measure clothing, tailoring, repairs, and alteration services, with a special focus on bridal work. Additionally, one-to-one sewing lessons for all skill levels are available both online and in-store.
Donna also designs her own collection, ‘Donna Beal’, featuring dresses, tops, bags, skirts, and more, all available for purchase at the shop.
Collaborations
Donna collaborates with Sallyanne Jones of Our Favourite Things to provide bespoke soft furnishings and upholstery services, catering to all your home interior design needs.
