Hey ladies...dont know if you remember, a little while back i posted about my dress....i went to a seamstress in manhattan who wanted to charge me 1000++ to do my dress (only for taking in and hemming) (not even including bustle) and didnt even make me feel 100% confident that what i wanted done would come out the way i would like. I left the place in tears.
My dress has a great deal of detailed beadwork on the bodice and all along the hemline of the skirt and train. The dress needs to be taken in on the bodice, spaghetti straps removed, and possibly have some sort of undergarment or corset sewn in (that will hold me in place). The whole skirt needs to be taken up as well which from what i have heard is a detailed job b/c of all the intricate beading on the bottom....and i might need a layer on the skirt removed and made into a veil (possibly).....then i will also need the bustle.
Any recommendations of a GOOD seamstress that is experienced in dealing with wedding gown alterations of this detail?? i would prefer not to go to just a regular tailor...i am really looking for someone experienced in this area that i can be confident with. Please offer me any recommendations, and reasons why you recommend would be helpful as well. I would REALLY appreciate it as i am really hoping to make the dress of my dreams work for me! TIA!
jgl
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
haha my grandma! haha
sorry i really can't help.. but maybe a reputable taylor in the area.
AmandaLynn04
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
I know of one, in Babylon, I might have to call my friend for her number, she owns a store in Babylon village called Omnibus, and her name is Paula. She is actually doing one of my friends alterations on here, let me find her exact name on here and you can contact her.
AmandaLynn04
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Okay, this is my friend, she is getting her alterations there, so she might be able to better help you.
NP! She's an '07 bride, just tell her that Amanda told you to FM her if she asks!
toniscott
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Phyllis at Bridal Elegance
Ilovebriani
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Posted by toniscott
Phyllis at Bridal Elegance
she will do dresses from other places?? do you know where she is located? i believe it is far out from me, i am in western nassau....but i may be worth the ride if i can find the time.
toniscott
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Posted by Ilovebriani
Posted by toniscott
Phyllis at Bridal Elegance
she will do dresses from other places?? do you know where she is located? i believe it is far out from me, i am in western nassau....but i may be worth the ride if i can find the time.
She is located on Jericho Tpke in Dix Hills..FM me for directions. She will do any dress from what I understand, call her and talk to her she is really nice. I live in Baldwin and it took me 40 minutes to get to her, but her prices were worth it..
Ilovebriani
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Posted by toniscott
Posted by Ilovebriani
Posted by toniscott
Phyllis at Bridal Elegance
she will do dresses from other places?? do you know where she is located? i believe it is far out from me, i am in western nassau....but i may be worth the ride if i can find the time.
She is located on Jericho Tpke in Dix Hills..FM me for directions. She will do any dress from what I understand, call her and talk to her she is really nice. I live in Baldwin and it took me 40 minutes to get to her, but her prices were worth it..
thanks, i will look into that.
bumping for more recommendations
Chanwich
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Heather, my mom knows someone who I think can do what you need! She's done all our prom dresses and stuff like that. Her daughter works at West End as the gym teacher....I can't remember her name off the top of my head, but I will ask my mom. I bet your mom probably knows her too!
Ilovebriani
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
Posted by Chanwich
Heather, my mom knows someone who I think can do what you need! She's done all our prom dresses and stuff like that. Her daughter works at West End as the gym teacher....I can't remember her name off the top of my head, but I will ask my mom. I bet your mom probably knows her too!
i just got your FM! thanks so much! if they can do it it would be perfect. They are so close and FH's family goes there all the time too. i didnt even think of using them! i will definately look into it.
JACSANT
Posted:
Member since
Re: i need a good seamstress....
i know a lady who works at a bridal salon but does it out of her house on the side. she is very good. shes located on the south end of deer park ave. fm me if you are interested.
