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​82 OLD HICKORY DR
RALEIGH  NC  27603

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919-917-1560  

FOR FAST RESPONSE, TEXT ME COMPLETION DATE AND WHAT YOU THINK NEEDS TO BE DONE TO YOUR GOWN.

 

 

I appreciate your interest in my work.  I would like to give you a rundown on how these types of alterations work. It usually takes 2-4 months from your first fitting until the completion of your wedding gown. I will schedule your second and final fitting/pickup at your first consultation. If it is minor alterations, you will only have a first and final visit. Average price range is between $500-$800, which includes your consultation and all fittings, I will also press and steam the gown on day of pick up. Depending on the gown, sometimes the price can be under $500. If your wedding is less than 6 weeks away, there will be an additional $50 charge for rush alterations. And for the ladies that  plan ahead, if you have a place to store your gown after completion and you feel comfortable about maintaining your weight, we can get started as soon as you like.  I will be happy to re steam your gown a few days before the wedding. Take a look at my calendar, second page, to see if you can find a day/time that works best for you.  I sometimes have days/times available that are not shown, including some saturdays, feel free to ask. You are able to book at least 1 year in advance. Fittings take between 30mins-1hr. I block of 2hrs for personal time. Please go to my contact page to message me with any questions you may have.  I look forward to working with you.    

 

Formalwear Alterations for women.
If you can imagine it, I can create it.

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My client bought this beautiful gown from Vow'd in North Hills Raleigh NC. She wanted to make the train shorter. This gown has horsehair wire on the hem of the outer layer of fabric. Horsehair Wire is pretty common in wedding gowns today. This video shows how I brought her vision to life.

This video is of 3 different bustle styles. I make these videos for you to reference before bustling your train after the ceremony and pictures are complete.  

Now this was fun! My beautiful client wanted to wear her mothers 1980's wedding gown to her rehearsal dinner.  She asked me to bring it back to life, you know, give it a heartbeat. I enjoyed this transformation so much. I was able to be creative without going overboard and hardly any stress.  You can see how excited she is about the outcome, just as much I am.  These "custom orders" are not always this easy.  Sometimes it can take me several months to achieve perfection (especially budget friendly). All i can say is, I love it, it was fun and very exciting.

Wreath Sweater

Wreath Sweater

My favorite bustle pic

My favorite bustle pic

Measuring for a bustle

Measuring for a bustle

I love when my clients send me pictures

I love when my clients send me pictures

removing the trim first, then cutting to the appropriate length then sewing trim back to the shirt

removing the trim first, then cutting to the appropriate length then sewing trim back to the shirt

one of my favorites

one of my favorites

My signature American Waist Bustle

My signature American Waist Bustle

American Style Bustle

American Style Bustle

The Hannah

The Hannah

sleeves

sleeves

The Hannah

The Hannah

"The Faith"

"The Faith"

The Faith

The Faith

Wedding Day

Wedding Day

Jessica's wedding dress before

Jessica's wedding dress before

Jessica's dress after

Jessica's dress after

Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress

Custom made Dress

Custom made Dress

Prom 2014

Prom 2014

Same Dress Modified

Same Dress Modified

Added Sheer straps

Added Sheer straps

Making cap sleeves

Making cap sleeves

Dress too tight

Dress too tight

Corset Lace up

Corset Lace up

Lord Farquaad

Lord Farquaad

Lord Farquaad

Lord Farquaad

“Kelly has been my seamstress for over 15 years. Her dedication to her craft is obvious in the perfection she applies to her work -from sports patches, simple pants hems to formal wear."
                                                                         Jennifer M.
"Kelly  altered my wedding gown, and she was great!
She sized up everything that needed to be altered in only one fitting. When I picked up my gown it was perfect. She is awesome and very talented."
 
                                                                      -Autumn M.
 
 
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