Wedding dress alterations

samlasota · 19-02-2007, 15:08

hi
I have brought a fantastic wedding dress at debernhams (there is a great sale on) but I have to have it altered slightly so that it fits perfectly for my special day, and I as wondering if anyone could recomend someone for me please?
many thanks
sam

Becky B · 19-02-2007, 15:13

There's a lady in Hillsborough who does alterations, I think it's PJ Fashions, or something like that. She works from home.
She altered a ball gown of mine, and was really quick too! I wish I could sew...

teddygirl · 19-02-2007, 15:58

Pm my mum on here maggyirene, she has done alterations for yonks! and has done some for forumers, or pm me and i will give you her number, she is based in Woodseats.

angel26 · 24-03-2007, 21:38

i live in S8, and was wondering if anyone can reccommend me someone or somewhere to take in and take up my wedding dress please??

I do know of a shop on woodseats but when doing a search on here, there seems to be alot of people not happy with this shop....so any advice or reccommendations would be great......thanx all

lucy25 · 24-03-2007, 23:10

I took a bridesmaid dress into the one in Woodseats last summer and they made a really good job of it.

birdsandbees · 25-03-2007, 08:21

Maxines (i think thats the name) on the corner of London Road/Queens Road opposite corner to Lowfield School, she does great alterations

angel26 · 26-03-2007, 20:43

cheers, thanx 4 advice

wadoryubabe · 20-05-2007, 14:25

I've used a lady called jill she has a unit at Hackenthorpe and was reccomended by the bridal shop I got my dress from really good price too let me know if you want her number

The_Hug · 03-06-2007, 17:37

I need my wedding dress altering. The bottom half from the wasit down is fine but the top half, which has bones around it, is too big. Does anyone know anywhere or anyone that can alter it for me?

Cameleyes · 24-09-2007, 13:11

Hi Hel

Could I please have the phone number for Jill at Hackenthorpe cause that's where I live.

Cheers

KATIEB_23 · 24-09-2007, 13:16

Would anyone be able to tell me roughly how much wedding dress alterations cost?

I'm really tempted to get a dress off the internet as they are cheaper, but if it's going to cost over £100 to have it altered to fit perfectly, then that kinda defeats the object doesn't it!

ascola · 30-09-2008, 20:25

Hello girls..
Just have a little question.. I've bought my wedding dress from Berketex, its called shanessa and very beautiful.
They are charging £160 for alterations, which I think is a bit steep.. Although it only needs taking up it is trimmed with lace and so would prob be quite a bit of work.. I just wanted to know if the price is a steep as I think it is?? any advice would be great..
Thanks Annie

waddy · 01-10-2008, 06:48

I think it is steep.I had looby lou's mom alter my dress and I definately recommend her.She had a big job to do with my dress taking up 10 layers of chiffon and she removed the bottom ribbon , replaced some of the detail on the skirt that she had removed from the bottom.She was also very quick.It was a lot cheaper than your quote.

honeyb35 · 01-10-2008, 07:48

I've heard good things about looby lous mum too, and i'm having mine altered by tricia in ecclesfield. lovely lady and shes charging me £40-£60 to take the dress up and adjust the bodice a little. My dress is trimmed with marabou at the bottom so it means taking that off and replacing so quite a fiddly job.

looby lou · 01-10-2008, 09:09

Hiya I have sent you a pm with Mandy's details

Ptomlin01 · 09-10-2008, 19:00

Hi,
Just reading your post.
I'm currently living in Canada and I worked freelance in the South Yorkshire area for several Bridal Stores.
That price is extremely steep but in line with what a lot of shops will charge you.
If you contact seamstresses direct you will find the price more reasonable. I would charge around £35 for side seams.
I'll be back for the whole of November if that's any good to you!
Paulinetomlinson@aol.com

Gavbo26 · 14-01-2009, 17:10

Amie B does all types of alterations - her work is second to none !

Tel 0114 2667637

www.amiebfashions.co.uk

weenireeni · 14-04-2009, 12:43

I am buying my wedding dress as a sample. Currently it fits perfectly, just needs hem taking up an inch or so. But as I dont get married till next August I might need more doing nearer the time.

Can anyone reccommend an alteration service? The shop I am buying from do offer a package, but as its in Brighton I'd rather not have to travel down there lots!

Thanks in advance!

LJB23 · 14-04-2009, 13:12

A lady called Trisha did my alterations and was very good, but as it was last August I got married I can't find her number, she works from home at Parson cross/Ecclesfield, think she's done a few other ladies dresses on here too. Her prices and service are very good.

If you ring La Bella Brides at Chapletown they will def have her number

weenireeni · 14-04-2009, 15:31

Thanks for the response, any more reccommendations?