What's New
The latest features, improvements, and fixes in LaceLink.
LaceLink Launches on the App Store (UK)
LaceLink is now live on the Apple App Store in the United Kingdom. Seamstresses and clients can download the app and start managing their bridal alteration business today. Android testing is now open for early access ahead of a wider release.
- Available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad (UK)
- Appointment booking and request system — clients request, seamstresses approve or decline
- Real-time availability engine based on working hours and existing appointments
- US market support with USD currency, imperial measurements, and US date formatting
- Push notifications and in-app messaging for booking updates
- Android early access testing sign-up now open
Guided Tour & Help Centre
New users now get an interactive guided tour that walks them through adding their first client, creating alterations, scheduling appointments, and using the calendar. Plus, a brand-new Help Centre with step-by-step guides for every feature.
- Interactive 4-step guided tour for new seamstresses
- Help Centre with 12 detailed walkthrough guides
- Video placeholder support — walkthrough videos coming soon
- Changelog page to keep you updated on new features
Planner & Auto-Plan
A powerful new Planner tab lets you organise your daily and weekly workload. Create tasks, link them to client alterations, set priorities, and let Auto-Plan schedule your week automatically.
- Day and week planner views with a time grid
- Create tasks linked to alterations with inherited due dates
- Auto-Plan: automatically schedule tasks by priority and due date
- Drag-and-drop task rescheduling
- Clear Week to reset your plan without losing tasks
Invoicing & Payment Tracking
Generate professional invoices directly from a client's profile. Track payment status, send invoices via email or SMS, and keep a full payment history for every client.
- One-tap invoice generation from client profiles
- Send invoices via email or SMS
- Payment status tracking: Sent, Viewed, Paid
- Configure your business and bank details in Profile → Payment Details
Client Connections & Messaging
Clients can now connect with you through your public profile, QR code, or connection code. Once connected, you can message each other directly within the app.
- In-app messaging between seamstresses and clients
- QR code sharing for instant client connections
- Connection codes for text/email sharing
- Push notifications for new messages
Calendar Enhancements
The calendar now supports day, week, and month views with improved appointment management, blocked time slots, and quick actions.
- Month view with busy-day indicators
- Block time slots for non-client activities
- Quick action FAB for adding appointments and blocking time
- Colour-coded appointment types
Public Marketplace & Seamstress Directory
LaceLink launched its public marketplace — brides can now search for seamstresses near them, view portfolios, read reviews, and connect directly.
- Public seamstress profiles with portfolios and reviews
- Search by location, specialty, and keyword
- Seamstress directory on the LaceLink website
- Desktop web app for managing your business on a bigger screen
LaceLink Development Begins
Development began on LaceLink — the first all-in-one management platform built exclusively for bridal seamstresses and alteration professionals.
- Client management with full profiles
- Measurements, dress details, and photo uploads
- Appointment scheduling with reminders
- Alteration tracking with due dates and costs
- Cloud sync across all devices
Have a feature request or found a bug?
Let us know at support@lacelink.co.uk