help!! alterations needed

XFINALLYX Posted: Jul 12, 2007 02:10 PM

help!! alterations needed

so i just received my dress from davids bridal (i reordered it the 26th, they told me it would be in september 3rd, therefore giving me a heart attack!! but thank god it came in, after 2 weeks) i was told to go to phyllis for alterations cause she's amazing. well i just called her now and made an appointment but she said the minimum for an outside dress is 325. thats absolutely ridiculous!! does anyone know of anyone else thats really good but not so damn expensive??

danibrwneyes Posted: Jul 12, 2007 02:31 PM

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I know Angel Bridals in East Islip is good, but I am not sure what they charge for dresses that are not purchased there. I guess it depends on what needs to be done.

Kara and Todd Posted: Jul 12, 2007 02:31 PM

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Well, what sort of bustle are you having done and what other alterations does it need?

I am having a 7 point bustle, so my alterations were more than that at the store where I got mine done. It might not be overly expensive if it needs quite a bit of work.

If all it needs is a hem, though, you can do better.

I'm working with a seamstress at Lillettes. I don't know if they take outside dresses, but it's worth calling!

XFINALLYX Posted: Jul 12, 2007 02:40 PM

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im not sure if the top needs to be taken in or let out (picking up my dress in a few minutes) but i'm not 100% sure what type of bustle i want right now. whats the average alteration cost?

mcclj74 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 03:11 PM

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I know an amazing tailor - gloria's alterations in williston park - i dont know if she is close to you or not - but FM me for more info

Kara and Todd Posted: Jul 12, 2007 03:24 PM

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Posted by XFINALLYX

im not sure if the top needs to be taken in or let out (picking up my dress in a few minutes) but i'm not 100% sure what type of bustle i want right now. whats the average alteration cost?

Hmmm, not sure what the average is. My gown needed a hem, the straps removed to make it strapless, stays put on the top of the dress to hook it to my bra, and the bustle.

All that was close to $400.

I think that I am getting a much more expensive bustle, though. The seamstress originally suggested 3 points with buttons and loops -- but my train is heavy and I do NOT want it falling down that day (despite how gorgeous the simple bustle looked). I asked for the type of bustle with strings - and we went with a 7 point bustle.

EJSD2006 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 05:13 PM

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i had all my BM's go to Moda Alterations in Franklin Square. i know a few knotties and i think a few girls on here have used Agnes for their wedding dresses too.

808 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 616-7010

good luck!

rkl1130 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 05:14 PM

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Posted by alnem

i had all my BM's go to Moda Alterations in Franklin Square. i know a few knotties and i think a few girls on here have used Agnes for their wedding dresses too.

808 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 616-7010

good luck!

I pass by this place almost everyday and didn't even think of doing alterations here

woobie113007 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 05:40 PM

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Posted by XFINALLYX

so i just received my dress from davids bridal (i reordered it the 26th, they told me it would be in september 3rd, therefore giving me a heart attack!! but thank god it came in, after 2 weeks) i was told to go to phyllis for alterations cause she's amazing. well i just called her now and made an appointment but she said the minimum for an outside dress is 325. thats absolutely ridiculous!! does anyone know of anyone else thats really good but not so damn expensive??

Hmmmmm thats wierd??

Must have juct changed becuase she is doing my dress that I didnt buy from her and my alterations are costing less than that? Maybe since we got our BM dresses from her she made an exception?
Where are you loacted?

Shorty McBride Posted: Jul 12, 2007 05:43 PM

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Gina of Alterations Unlimited in Deer Pk is great- corner of DPA and LI Ave

snowcutie82 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 06:05 PM

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mine are estimated at 475 with phyllis but i need a very complicated bustle bc of my train/dress + hem, hooks for the longline bra/built in bra etc, special straps, and the top taken in about 2 sizes (which is complicated because i have lace/bonig/crystals/appliques/etc.) and i think im actually paying less than i expected.

so i think it mostly depends on what u need and how intricate your dress is to alter...but def price out the other reccomendations first. do u know the rate she normally charges for brides that buy their dress through her so u can compare?

XFINALLYX Posted: Jul 13, 2007 11:52 PM

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i live in westbury.

i thought that was extremely high so i think im gonna cancel my appointment with her

jessruth9 Posted: Jul 13, 2007 11:55 PM

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The price will vary greatly depending on what you need done. You should try wherever your BMs bouht their dresses - since you have spent money there already your alterations should be a little cheaper. Good Luck!