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I am getting my gown altered by Elizabeth Parks Bridal Alterations. She is awesome and has won awards for her work. I also do alterations, but I didn't want to do my own gown and I don't have a website, but she does. I highly recommend her. You can set up a consult with her for free and then she will give you a price.
@noritake22:Where did you buy your dress from? Is there a reason you didn't want to have alterations done at the same place?
@Talishazwi: I got my gown at Lady Margarets in Puyallup. When I got my gown there, they did offer alterations, but now they are no longer offering them, so I had to find someone new. Also, I had heard throught the grapevine that the alterations department there was not good at all. Beth, the seamstress that I am now going to, has had to repair many gowns from Lady Margarets because of the shoddy work they did.
I cannot say enough nice things about Darcy from A Fragile Fit in Lynnwood. She's fantastic, super reasonably priced, and very meticulous- she will keep doing as many fittings as you need to get your dress perfect.
@Talishazwi: I second @ Miss Root...Actually Miss Root is the one who directed me to Darcy. I bought my dress from Divine Designs in Portland. Darcy is FANTASTIC, quick, and her work is to perfection.
I have had an absolutely phenomenal experience with Fashion Fittings in Fircrest (suburb of Tacoma).
They altered my wedding gown (and it was reasonably priced, they did it quickly, and did an amazing job). I also have had 2 formal gowns and a pair of linen pants altered there. they are so helpful and are really sweet ladies. it's a super small business, but they do quality work. they are recommended by all the bridal boutiques in tacoma.
@noritake22: i looked at dress at lady's margarets, but didn't buy mine there. I got it from the wedding bell in tacoma.
@Miss Root & Jackie-O: Do you know if Darcy is still in business? I've heard a number of people recommend her, but I can't find any contact information. I bought a sample dress that is lovely, but needs some help and I really want to go to someone who will do a good job. Anyone know how to contact Darcy? THANKS!
A good friend of mine who had a very intricate bustle recommended that I use Darcy and I was also very happy with her. Here is her contact info:
Darcy Martin-Lenay
(425) 918-1310
See reviews below:
http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10802140/lynnwood_wa/fragile_fit.html
My dress has been altered by Debra Hedeen in Ballard. She's been a pleasure to work with and had very reasonable prices. She's also had a very flexible schedule which I've really needed to take advantage of!
Her contact info as well as some reviews can be found here.
I second Debra. I tried to get a hold of Darcy (per everyone's suggestion), but she never answered her phone and took forever to return phone calls. Deb was very responsive and great to work with! She did a great job on my dress and my mom's dress.
Was anyone nervous about not having it done where you bought it? if they offerred alterations that is. My brother-in-law's friend took her dress to an alterations store who messed it up. Their response was just sorry. Is it more gauranteed if done at the store or at least they could have the means to have it replaced in time.
I couldn't have had mine done by the store I bought it in because the store was across the country. Because I had no other choice I had no feelings of nervousness. I think there is risk of error no matter where you go, the dress store may know your dress a little better, but they also may be busier than another seamstress.
@Talishazwi: I am not nervous at all. When you get your alterations done from the same place you purchased your gown, the salon typically contracts with outside seamstresses to do the work. The seamstresses are, for the most part, individuals contractors and will also do outside alterations; not just for the salon. Most salons send the gowns out to these seamstresses; however, there are a few bigger salons that do have seamstresses on staff.
@Talishazwi: I bought my dress from a store in Portland. I had the seamstress with the store do all the alterations. I picked up my dress, wasn't 100% crazy about the alterations and wanted a second opinion. I took my dress to Darcy, the second I put the dress on she knew exactly what I didn't like. She fixed my dress in a week plus presed it and on my wedding day it was perfect!
I actually wouldn't recommend Debra Hedeen. She was really nice but I felt like she didn't help guide me towards what was best for my dress. During the first fitting we talked about the bustle but when I came back for the second fitting she had forgotten to put it in. So then we talked about a different kind of bustle and although she had it done for the third fitting, I didn't really like it but at that point there was no time to change it. Also, she didn't put essential darts in the bust until the third fitting so then I had too much cleavage and again no time to change it. And the hem turned out waaaaay too long and I had to carry my train in my hand all night while dancing because the bustle was so bad. It wasn't all her fault, I definitely should have asked for a shorter hem and a much shorter/sturdier bustle but I feel like I brought the right shoes and told her I would be dancing all night and asked her how we should arrange it and she was non-committal.
Sorry, this is a bit of a novel, but I just felt like several different things went wrong with my dress and it was such a pain at the wedding to have to carry my train over my arm as I danced that I don't want that to happen to anyone else. Good luck!!
I actually wouldn't recommend Debra Hedeen. She was really nice but I felt like she didn't help guide me towards what was best for my dress. During the first fitting we talked about the bustle but when I came back for the second fitting she had forgotten to put it in. So then we talked about a different kind of bustle and although she had it done for the third fitting, I didn't really like it but at that point there was no time to change it. Also, she didn't put essential darts in the bust until the third fitting so then I had too much cleavage and again no time to change it. And the hem turned out waaaaay too long and I had to carry my train in my hand all night while dancing because the bustle was so bad. It wasn't all her fault, I definitely should have asked for a shorter hem and a much shorter/sturdier bustle but I feel like I brought the right shoes and told her I would be dancing all night and asked her how we should arrange it and she was non-committal.
Sorry, this is a bit of a novel, but I just felt like several different things went wrong with my dress and it was such a pain at the wedding to have to carry my train over my arm as I danced that I don't want that to happen to anyone else. Good luck!!
I actually wouldn't recommend Debra Hedeen. She was really nice but I felt like she didn't help guide me towards what was best for my dress. During the first fitting we talked about the bustle but when I came back for the second fitting she had forgotten to put it in. So then we talked about a different kind of bustle and although she had it done for the third fitting, I didn't really like it but at that point there was no time to change it. Also, she didn't put essential darts in the bust until the third fitting so then I had too much cleavage and again no time to change it. And the hem turned out waaaaay too long and I had to carry my train in my hand all night while dancing because the bustle was so bad. It wasn't all her fault, I definitely should have asked for a shorter hem and a much shorter/sturdier bustle but I feel like I brought the right shoes and told her I would be dancing all night and asked her how we should arrange it and she was non-committal.
Sorry, this is a bit of a novel, but I just felt like several different things went wrong with my dress and it was such a pain at the wedding to have to carry my train over my arm as I danced that I don't want that to happen to anyone else. Good luck!!
I was just wondering what is reasonable regarding alterations?
I need the following done to my gown and here is what I was quoted:
Hem: $186
Sides: $74
Bust: $25
Bustle: $60
Total: $345 +tax....
(I posted this on another seattle alterations thread a few weeks ago, HTH!)
I am getting my dress altered by Darcy with A Fragile Fit, too. I have heard amazing things about her. Her prices seem fair.
After my first fitting, these were my charges:
Hem: $120
Take in bust: $55
Bra cups: $25
Bustle (5 point, french): $45
Total: $268.28 with tax
The hem is a little much but I have a lot of intricate bead work and lace on the bottom of my dress. I estimated that my alterations would cost about $250 and it came out pretty darn close!
@hibiscusgirl: Thanks for posting this info about Darcy, I have my first fitting with her this coming week. Good to know that her pricing is reasonable.
Just came back from the first fitting with Darcy Martin (Fragile Fit). Mine is a sample dress with layers of taffeta, lots of lace and crystal beads on bodice. The total cost is $334 with tax. Here's the breakdown:
1. Hem at waist, remove upper layer of crinoline - $140
2. take in bust - $75
3. 7 point bustle - $45
4. lower front neckline - $45
The final cost was very close to what I expected from the estimated price list on her website (http://fragilefit.com/index.php)
Just had my first fitting with Darcy Martin today, and she was simply wonderful. I was a little concerned because I purchased a Christos sample gown with very, very intricate beadwork. Darcy assured me that she could easily make the alterations (which includes tailoring the gown from an A-line into a trumpet!) and repair loose beads :)
She was so down to earth and patient - I can't wait until my next fitting!
Alterations + silk sash + beadwork + cathedral veil + cleaning/pressing = $431 (plus tax)
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Where did you get your alterations done in the Seattle area? I bought my dress at Demetrios in Bellevue. Has anyone had a good experience with alterations?