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"Dear Pam, thanks again for your help with altering my bridesmaid's dress. I must say,
mine fit the best of all seven bridesmaids."
~ Sarah
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What is the Process?
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Just call for a no-obligation, complimentary one-hour consultation in my studio. Bring photos, ads, sketches, or even commercial patterns
showing the styles and details you like. We discuss your needs and preferences so I can develop a design
for your approval. Preliminary cost estimates are given within a range.
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Because I do not stock and sell fabrics, fabric selection and purchase are separate from my labor
cost. There are several ways to obtain the fabric:
- You may purchase it yourself.
- I can order it for you.
- I will shop locally with you for an hourly charge.
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At the next visit, careful measurements are taken. In some cases, I then construct a toile (a muslin prototype
of your dress) as a tool for perfecting the fit.
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From the initial consultation to the presentation of the finished garment,
a total of three to six visits are usually required.
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It is very important that the shoes and undergarments you intend to wear with the garment be brought
to every fitting, because figure support and posture are critical to accurate fit.
- Bridal gowns require a minimum of five months' lead time.
- In general, I cannot quote alterations prices without evaluating the actual garment.
Additional Services Available
- Pickup and delivery of alterations from retirement communities
- On-site assistance in dressing the bridal party
- Consultations/fittings at your location
- Personal assistance in local fabric purchasing
- Made-to-measure garments for distant clients - (fit cannot be guaranteed)
- Subcontracting of sewn elements to interior designers
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