wedding gown alteration

cutsabutton Posted: Apr 05, 2003 11:12 AM

wedding gown alteration

I found the wedding dress of my dreams on line but I need to find a reliable seamstress to have it altered before I buy the gown. Can anyone recommend someone they've used?

jillybean66 Posted: Apr 05, 2003 11:15 AM

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I used Creative Needle in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.....very reasonable price and FAST!

NRCSR Posted: Apr 05, 2003 09:15 PM

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Karin Yvengsdotter from Astoria altered my and my sister-in-laws gown. Her price is reasonable and she is a doll to work with. I'm sorry I dont have her # anymore but if you do a search here at LIW or try the The Knot, you should be able to obtain either her phone # or her website and praises about her work.

Good Luck!!!

Bacardi527 Posted: Apr 07, 2003 11:08 AM

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Unlimited by Gina- in Deer Park- I dont know anyone who went there but i have passed by her shop a hundred times and i spoke with her on the phone and she was very nice- i plan on going to her when i get my wedding gown- she has been there for over 15 years- Good Luck

cutsabutton Posted: Apr 07, 2003 11:36 AM

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Thanks for your help, guys. I'll try getting in touch with those people...I can't find Karin on line...I'll try the others.

smooch Posted: Apr 07, 2003 02:35 PM

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Since you are getting married in East Wind, maybe you are in Suffolk County. In Coram on Rte 112 just north of Rte 25 there is a little tailor shop: Philomena's. I've taken everything to her for years. She'll be doing my dress when the time comes.

NRCSR Posted: Apr 07, 2003 07:11 PM

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cutasabutton please check FM

LisaT Posted: Apr 07, 2003 07:26 PM

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my MIL is a seamstress - she did all the alterations for my wedding (though not my dress) and made the ring bearer and flowergirl outfits. I know she's done lots of wedding dresses (including her two daughters) and does beautiful work. She works out of East Northport. If you're interested, FM me.

(she was going to do my dress but I had a low cap on the alterations and a lot of work was needed so I had teh salon do them. I didn't want to overburden her since she was already doing so much for the wedding).