Vivian B - Prom 2011

Adjusted beaded straps to fit nicely

A dress that fits makes anyone smile

Side seams adjusted

A very happy young lady

Morgan M - A senior - Prom 2011 decided to wear her mother's prom gown from when she was in high school.  The only alteration that was needed was to let the zipper out on the back.  There was "just enough" seam allowance to provide this alteration.

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Mother's Prom Gown - Zipper Adjusted

Kendall needed some rush work done as her dress that arrived late and with a broken zipper.

Nothing better than seeing a smile!

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Melissa didn't need a lot of work done to her dress.  I took in sides to at the bodice to take away the opening that was present.  Then I tacked the front of her bodice to prevent it from gapping open while out and enjoying herself with others.

 Dress fitting perfectly for her figure!!  

A comfortable fit

Took in side seams for a better fit.

Took in front seams for her petite frame

A very busy & proud  mom who looks amazing!!

Due to the embroidered hem, making it difficult to raise without excessive cost, Teri decided to have the trim portion at the hem line removed while creating an inverted "V" in the front so that she could walk comfortably on the cruise.

Brynn B wasn't too sure about this dress...

....until the final fitting when everything was pulled together making her look amazing!!

Three layers with overlay being chiffon needed to be brought up, sides taken in, along with the shoulder strap needed to be adjusted.

Once the alterations were completed, Laurel looked amazing!!

After recently having a baby, the dress fit nicely except for the sides.  Once adjusted the gaping space was no longer visible.

Melissa H arrived not sure what to do.  The dress looked amazing on her except for the manufacturing flaw in the back of her dress.  There wasn't enough time to send it back.

The dress was being pulled on the side towards the center.  In order to fix the flaw the dress had to be taken apart in the back and re-aligned before re-sewing correctly in place.

Nothing nicer than seeing the smile of relief when a client sees the results of her alteration request being fulfilled.

Danielle called looking for someone who could alter her gown within a few days.  Brought her in the same day so that work could begin.  

The front fit her quite well, but the gown was still a bit loose in the back so it was decided to take it in at the zipper, as it did not affect the sides of her gown.

Then, to accommodate the needed length, both dress layers were shorten.   Within a day her alteration work was completed and ready for her to leave with her family for the wedding.

I always giggle when the ladies are able to have fun while I take pictures ----->

Close-up of finished work on zipper

Take apart & pin in place

Pinned & ready to stitch in place

First side of zipper in place

Zipper in and lined up

A nice fit - showing side view

The front view

Back view

Kori looked amazing for her mother's wedding.

Take in at zipper

Another great fit!

Sides still line up after adjustment was made

Close-up of zipper adjustment

A lovely side view

...having fun!

Side view after sides taken in

Back view after sides were taken in

Junior Bridesmaid Aug 2011

Jennifer arrived full of excitement to be a Junior Bridesmaid!  The dress seemed long to her mom, but after consulting with the bride, it was decided to leave the hem length as is.  

To fit Jennifer, I needed to take the sides in, one being an invisible zipper, and adjust the bodice by taking it in slightly and  moving the straps in.  In an effort to preserve the dress for the potential of being able to wear again in the future, seam allowances were maintained.

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Take in zipper, adj shoulder straps

Adjusted the front overlay so that it covered her front a little more to hide recent birth of child

Adjusted the front overlay so that it covered her front a little more to hide recent birth of child

Feeling much better about how the dress looks

Evenlyn needed her dress taken in on the sides as well as at the zipper.

Nothing more adorable than the beautiful big bow in the back

In an effort to preserve the dress for future wear, I left the seam allowances so that it could be let out for any future special occasion.

I don't know who was having more fun, Evelynn or myself.  She was such a sweetheart

She loved seeing herself in the mirror :-)

Dress was taken in at zipper, all the way down to the hem to take some of the excess fullness from the dress.

Two layer hem needed to be shorten

Jacket Alteration - Top front of jacket was taken in 1/2" and taper from the top of front waist section to prevent overlap on front

Back view after all work is completed

...and adjusted back at straps & provided a back side modesty panel to prevent the back from hanging too low.

A young Katylynn who looks amazing in a dress that looks like it was made specifically for her!!  Can you beat that smile?.

The shoulders were too high with large arm holes.  In order to fit, the chiffon collar and sleeves had to be removed so that I could raise the shoulder seams, then replace the altered collar and sleeves.

March 2009 - Tracey X

Bridesmaid Dress that was taken in at the sides of the bodice for a more snug, yet comfortable fit.  Also, the dress was three layers, where only 2 of the three layers needed to be hemmed to the desired length required.  Fabric was a polyester Charmeuse and Chiffon overlay

This is a Barijay, Style 760

Strapless, ruched waist with self tie, includes matching shawl

August 2009 - Mother of the Bride

This golden tiered dress needed the hem, lining & tulle layers shortened.   

In addition, since the dress would not hang properly on the hanger, the hanger strap was repaired for her. 

Revital - Aug 2009 - Bridesmaid Dress

Revital needed her dress taken in to provide a nice snug fit.  I needed to take the dress in on the sides to keep the front & back of the dress in proper proportion, as well as not to change how the pleats fell with this dress style.  In addition, I had to work with pockets that had a hidden inset.  Revital was pleased with how well it fit after returning.  A beautiful dress and a beautiful fit!

Close-up of side after taken in

Two layered dress with chiffon as the outer layer.  Dress needed both layers hemmed.

Amy needed her double-line gown hemmed 3 inches in the front as well as requested having the train removed from the back.  In addition, the zipper was creating some problems on the side that needed to be fixed along with a loose snap.

The hem does look a little long, because Amy forgot her shoes, taking that into consideration, she and her mom were comfortable with the length.

April 2009 - Mandy - Bridesmaid Dress

Mandy needed this dress altered at the hemline, where there was three layers (attached slip, main dress with a chiffon overlay)  Also the neckline needed to be shortened as well as have a metal loop placed in the back of the dress.

In order to save Mandy some labor costs, we were able to alter the halter neckline with hooks on the end and a snap on the inside.