FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, you do! I work by appointment only.

There's no requirement to wait until your wedding dress arrives. You are welcome to book months in advance with a small deposit of $80 (e-transfer or pay in person) to reserve and to secure your appointment. Your deposit will be refunded to use toward your alteration cost. If you have to cancel your appointment, it will be non-refundable.

I operate a home base business. My private home studio is located in the Mandalay West area in Winnipeg. Parking is available on my front driveway or you can park on the street.

The cost for a wedding dress alterations may vary depending on the complexity, amount of beading, intricate lace appliqué, type of fabric, boning, hem with horsehair trim, the width and the number of layers of the dress...

1-Common alterations such as: Take in/let out the side seams, shorten the straps/shoulders, hem the length and create a bustle. Common alterations for a wedding dress is from $400-$700. Price may increase if your dress has heavy lace appliqué and beads. Complementary steaming will be provided after the alterations are done.

2-Customization and Re-design: Custom make sleeves, re-sizing gowns multiple sizes, train reduction, remove/add on crinoline, adding slits, modifying the neckline, etc. You should book a consultation appointment for pinning to see how your dress looks, discussing options and getting a precise quote. The consultation fee is $80 but it will be waived if you decide to proceed with the alterations.

At first fitting appointment:

-Shoes with the height that you plan to wear with your wedding dress.

-Undergarments (shape wear, sticky bra, body tape, crinoline, etc.) and anything you plan on wearing with your gown.

-Accessories to be added to your gown (ie. sashes, jewel, or lace appliqué...).

-I carry natural, push up, or custom bra cups to be sewn to your gown (for an extra fee), but keep in mind that customers who need a good supported bra or corset must have it ready to ensure the accuracy of the fitting.

-I suggest bringing no more than one guest to keep the focus on the fitting.

At last fitting appointment:

For gowns with corsets or bustles done, I encourage you to invite your maid of honour to come with you in order to learn how to properly connect the bustle or how to lace corset backs.

My turn around time between each appointment is 4-6 weeks

The ideal for the first fitting appointment is 10-16 weeks before the wedding date for the following reasons:

-Allowing enough time for additional adjustments.

-Your dress may require more than 2 appointments.

I accept all major credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express, Apple Pay), Debit, and E-Transfer. A deposit of half a full amount is due at the first fitting appointment and the balance is due at the final fitting appointment.