FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What Types of Clothing do You Alter or Repair?

New and existing wardrobe, including: dresses, skirts, slacks, pants, trousers, shorts, shirts, blouses, suits, jackets, bathing suits and jeans. All types of special occasions, such as wedding parties, proms and first communions. Alter, tailor, repair, add patches and trim for police, fire, EMS, military, private schools, clerical robes, vestments

Q: Can You Provide an Estimate?

All alteration, repair and new garment construction must be handled in-person at our shop. At least one personal appointment for fitting and consultation at our shop will be required.

SOME VALUABLE TIPS.

Even an inexpensive gown can look elegant if it is properly fit.

• To avoid hemline discrepancies, a bride should bring her wedding shoes to every fitting.
• For uniformity of fit, always wear the same underpinnings.
• It is best to maintain a stable weight. Even a two-pound fluctuation can alter the fit of a bodice.
  A dress that has been overworked will look it.
  
• The initial fitting will determine the number of subsequent visits.
• A beautiful gown can be ruined by bad alterations.