Our Specialties Include:
Making the dress fit you properly so that you will not be pulling at your strapless dress at your special event.
Creating custom bridal dress bustles for each bride according to the design, flow of the dress and each bride’s unique personality. Whether you let the train out or bustle the train, you will always have the stunning look on your wedding day.
Experts of re-shaping the dress from A-line to Fit-N-Flare, or Mermaid silhouette to flatter your figure even more.
Making the alterations process stress-free and making sure the dress fits you perfectly, for wedding dresses, bridesmaid, prom and more!
FAQs
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Schedule your first bridal alteration 8-12 weeks in advance. This will help you plan around travel, photos, and special dates. We normally like to finalize and finish the alterations 1-3 weeks before the special event day.
For bridesmaid dresses, about a month out should be enough time; but if you need a lot of work done, the earlier the better.
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Bring ALL undergarments (bustiers, slips, shape-wear, etc.) and SHOES with you to ALL of your bridal fittings. Our experienced seamstresses will also help you select the suitable undergarments and shoes in store to obtain the proper fit.
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Most of wedding dress alterations will need 2-4 fittings. It normally takes about 4-10 weeks for bridal gowns and 2-6 weeks for bridesmaids, mothers, flower girl, or prom dresses. We also offer emergency alterations within one week or a couple of days. Additional rush fees may be charged.
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It normally takes about an hour for the 1st bridal fitting, and about 30 minutes for bridesmaids, moms, flower girls, or dresses for special occasions. The second and third alterations most likely will take less than 30 minutes.
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We will work with your weight loss plan to time the alterations correctly. Our seamstress will be glad to do some fine tuning to ensure the proper fit on you.
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It really depends on the style and designs. In most cases, we are able to take sides in up to 10 sizes.
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We recommend you to order the dress size according to your current body measurements at time of placing the order. It is always less expensive to take the dress in rather than let it out. More often when the dress comes in too small, you will need to order extra materials and spend more to get it properly fitted.
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For brides at the final fitting, you may bring your mom, sister, maid of honor, friends or whoever will help you get dressed on the wedding day. The seamstress will show them how to lace the corset or zip the dress properly, how to bustle the train and all other details to ensure the stunning look on your wedding day.
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We provide short-period services for our customers who live out of town or a distance from us. Just inform the store when you will be in town and we will arrange to start and complete your alterations according to your traveling plan.
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Yes! Our seamstresses are more than happy to do alterations on your wedding dress, no matter where you got it.
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We’re happy to do alterations for most anything you bring to us! Prom dresses, graduation dresses, bridesmaids, tuxedos — we’ll do it all!
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You alterations will cost more or less depending on what you need done, so it’s hard to name an average price. Every bride’s body and dress is unique, so the cost of your alterations will be customized to what you choose to do. You can book a FREE alterations quote appointment with one of our seamstresses to get an assessment of what you need done and how much it will cost. Just visit our online appointment booking form or call 214-919-0115.
Want to know more about fittings and alterations? Please contact us and we will be glad to help you in every possible way.
Our most common alterations requests
Shortening the hem
Most dresses are designed for 5’7” length, so shorter brides who don’t get their hem taken up risk tripping on their way down the aisle. No matter what your hem is — lace, glitter tulle, beading — our seamstresses can make it so you can glide gracefully down the aisle on your wedding day.
Adding a bustle
Every brides wants that long, stunning train flowing behind them when they walk up the aisle, but when it comes times to dance at the reception it can get in the way. So what’s a bride to do? We recommend getting a bustle; this way you can pin up the train of your dress after the wedding so that it’s neatly tucked and out of the way. There are a variety of bustle designs, so ask your seamstress during your consultation which one she recommends for your gown.
Sewing in bra cups
Wearing an open-back or sheer lace wedding dress? Our seamstresses can sew bra cups directly into your dress so that you don’t have to worry about a bra; you can just slip right into the dress!
Taking in the dress to fit properly
You want your wedding dress to fit like a glove on the day of the event! Taking in a dress not only makes it flatter your figure, it also prevents you from having to tug it up on the day of the wedding, especially if you go with a strapless style.
Adding custom features
Whether it’s adding lace sleeve, a satin bodice underneath a sheer lace top, a modesty panel for a deep v neckline, or more supportive straps, our seamstresses have done it all! Just ask during your appointment and they can work with you to create exactly the look you’re going for.
Adding a zipper, buttons, or corset
Whether it’s taking out or adding any of the three, our seamstresses can alter your dress to make it easier for you to get in and out of it on your wedding day.
Thank you #BaleysBrides Kayleigh, Olivia, Angelica, Fernanda, Sunny, and Whitney for letting us use their photos!