Pictured below are dresses I have altered. The alterations might include a hem, taking in the sides of the dress, shortening the straps, adding sleeves, or adding a bustle to name a few.
My goal is for your dress to fit properly so you can feel confident and
Sew Glorious!
My goal is for your dress to fit properly so you can feel confident and
Sew Glorious!
Hilari in her Maggie Sottero dress at the Excelsior.
Mikaela in a dress from David's Bridal
When Sara came to me, her dress was too small! (Yep... a mix-up at the bridal shop.) So, I completely rebuilt the back of the dress. I also traded in that zipper for some beautiful buttons.
Sarah in her MoriLee Dress.
I love a dramatic picture! ----------------------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Reeja (on the right) came to me with a beautiful ballgown. It needed to be reshaped at the hips, hemmed (lots of lace, folks) and of course, bustled. I was so pleased with the end result. Sparks flew as she got married on the Fourth of July! |
Kayla in her BHLDN dress.
Sarah in her Alfred Angelo Disney Princess dress. I added the sleeves!
Tessa...twirling into married bliss (and I made that veil, too)!
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Gwen in her David's Bridal dress at The Excelsior
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Julia looking etherial in her wedding gown.
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Updating Her Mother's Wedding Dress. _Shannon came to me with her mom's dress from the 80's (complete with those big puffy sleeves). I also happened to have a vintage gown (donated to me from a dear family friend) from the 50's sitting in my spare room closet. That dress had trim on it in the form of knife-pleats (very skinny pleats). I used that lace to trim Shannon's dress around the bottom and on the custom-made sleeves that were added. I also placed over 140 buttons trailing down the back. ---->>>
Mini-Mony!
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Shannon in her mom's dress
Alyssa (left) like many brides during 2020 was having a mini-mony. She brought me this fun pleated dress. It had long sleeves and she really didn't want to sweat on her wedding day. I shorted the lace on the sleeves which resulted in creating a beautiful eyelash trim. I also took in the sides so she wasn't swimming in her dress. She looks so pretty! (and don't you LOVE that pleated skirt?
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Creating a Dream Dress for my Daughter
Below is an example of some of the extra touches I can do to add to the beauty or originality to your wedding gown. My daughter (Blayre) fell in love with a Maggie Sottero sample sale dress. After she purchased it, she told me she wanted pearls added to it and she felt like "something was missing." I created a low back and I added over 300 pearls to the dress. I also placed a chiffon ruffle across the sweetheart neckline to make it look like a french bustier! The dress was heavy, so I added an internal corset to keep it from slipping. I also removed the zipper and added functional buttons (from MY bridal gown) and loops to the dress. The coolest part about all of this is that her gown was a completely unique reflection of her ... and her wedding was chosen to be featured in The Knot! How exciting!
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... and don't forget the bustle!
I LOVE to create bustles that are unique and
match the style of your dress.
match the style of your dress.
Ooh La La
Morgan's dress... don't you LOVE that bustle!
Dancing the Night Away
Hilari and Shane at the Excelsior: GORGEOUS!
Bride Mia (below) came to me for a bustle.
Doesn't she look stunning?
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Draped so beautifully...
Blayre's bustle on her ballgown; it was a LONG train and lots to bustle!
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Custom-made Creations
I was honored to create bespoke dresses for the client pictured below. No matter the occasion,
I am willing to collaborate, design, and create a garment
especially for YOU!
I am willing to collaborate, design, and create a garment
especially for YOU!
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You too, can look glorious
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