Seamstress

Camroy Posted: Aug 22, 2008 09:04 AM

Seamstress

I am contemplating using my mother's wedding dress. Alterations would need to be done. Does anyone know/have recommendations of where I can go? These would be major alterations. Not just hemming etc. I'm scared that I'll pick the wrong person and they will ruin the dress. TIA!

hogie2be Posted: Aug 22, 2008 09:34 AM

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A colleague of mine gave me a recommedation.. I haven't used her but I trust my colleague... you have FM

ELluvsMB Posted: Aug 22, 2008 09:40 AM

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I know someone who's done this before...they were actually on Bravo for changing the mother of the brides dress into a totally different looking dress for the bride. She has a really tiny store in Elmsford NY (westchester). If you're interested FM me and I'll get her info. I'm using her for alterations and she's really great.

sareejoh Posted: Aug 22, 2008 09:50 AM

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I love the woman I'm using. She has worked at Kleinfeld for 26 years and does extra work on the side at home. FM me for her info.

dimples092907 Posted: Aug 22, 2008 11:03 AM

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This is the place I go to.

Amy's Dress Shop
35 Jackson Ave
Syosset, NY
(516) 496-3686

Camroy Posted: Aug 22, 2008 10:49 PM

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Thanks for all the info ladies. My mom's dress was put together by 6 italian ladies and I'm hoping someone can alter it without ruining it.

Butterfly123 Posted: Aug 23, 2008 01:51 AM

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GinaZ redid her grandmothers dress I think. Try asking her who she used. It came out amazing.

frescelena Posted: Aug 23, 2008 02:05 AM

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Hi!
My FMIL is an AMAZING seamstress who used be head seamstress at a bridal salon on LI...and she studied her trade in Italy (where she's from) She's amazing. She does occasional alterations on the side now but I can def. ask her if she'll take on a bigger job for you. You can FM me for more info.

BAL5-9-05 Posted: Aug 23, 2008 08:41 AM

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These all have been posted before, but I have not used them personally...
Phyllis of Bridal Elegance in Dix Hills $325 min?;
Gina Alterations Inc, Deer Park (DPA & LIA) 242-7105
Tanyas Fine European Tailoring 244-0414, sayville