Dressmakers
City of
Alterations Unlimited
117 N
314-821-2772
Custom Tailoring and
Alterations
314-426-2336
Design Line Creations and
Alterations
314-822-4460
Donnalee’s Alterations and Tuxedo
Rental
636-391-8275
Eunice Farmer Fabrics
314-997-1531
Fashion Design
1225 Castillions
Arcade Plz
314-576-5890
Hiroko Design Studios
314-569-2008
Mary’s Sewing and
Alterations
314-426-1955
MS Dressmaker
314-383-5450
MS Dressmaker
314-383-3368
R & M Designs
314-821-2932
The Right Fit
314-822-0706
Kim Wilmar
Dressmaking
314-862-7207
Sewing Room
636-391-0740
Margaret’s Tailor Shop
636-3941536
Blessed Hands Sewing and
Alterations
618-233-3668
Choosing a Dressmaker
From weddinggazette.com
If
your search for unique or unusual bridal wear has you considering a custom
design, you won't want to make a decision until you read these helpful hints.
Karen
Lambert of KAL Bridal Designs has some helpful hints and must-have information
to help you get what you want when you decide to buy a custom made gown. Read
on - for what questions to ask, what info to bring along with you, and where to
find the designer who understands your vision.
Get
references.
Karen suggests beginning this process by talking to everyone you know - friends
who've gotten married, your local fabric store, your dry cleaner, your tailor. They will more than likely have recommendations
of a designer they know or have worked with, which is a much more reliable and
focused search than opening up the yellow pages.
Schedule
interviews.
Once you've selected three or four designers, make appointments to hold an interview.
Bring important information with you, like your wedding date (obviously),
sample photos and drawings of your ideal, and fabric samples if you've gotten
that far.
Question
the dressmaker.
Give 'em the third degree, in a nice way. Things you
need to know:
·
Is the dressmaker available to make your gown, with
time enough to have fittings, and enough time for you to have the finished
dress in your hand a month before the wedding? (This time frame is up to you,
but the earlier the dress is in your possession, the more time you have to
really stress about something else.)
·
Will the dressmaker use a custom design or a
pattern (and do you care?)?
·
Ask to see samples! What's their work really like?
·
Ask for references from previous brides.
·
Ask for an estimate (signed) and how much they
require upfront. Be sure that this is in writing, too.
Listen
to your dressmaker.
Keep in mind that this professional has been making wedding gowns for a living,
so listen to what they might have to say regarding the style and fabric that
will look best on your body, and whether or not a certain fabric is compatible
with the design you've chosen.
Allow
plenty of time.
Special-order fabric usually takes at least 4-6 weeks to come in, and then there
will be fittings and such while the dress is being put together. For goodness'
sake, don't wait to the last minute to approach a designer about making your
wedding dress. Most designers recommend beginning your search 9 months to a
year prior to your wedding date.
Bring
your checkbook. Most custom dress designers require a 50% deposit once you
decide on something.