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I've heard great things about the in-house seamstress at Le Star in Alexandria- I can't remember her name right now! Anyway, if you take metro from Silver Spring to King Street- it's walking/cab/bus distance from King Street Metro.
Def check out the DC knot board. Everyone raves about two seamstresses, Angie in Fairfax and Estee in Montogomery County. Both do great work and they cap their alterations at less than $200. Post your email here or message me and I can pass on both of their contact info. HTH!
Yeah evvvveryone uses Angie or Estee (both have raves) but Estee is closer to you. I'm using Angie and so far, so good. You'd be in good hands with either. THey book up REALLY fast though, so I'd contact her as soon as possible.
There are plenty of great seamstresses in Maryland! I would definitely recommend using someone local... or better yet, find someone who works independently. I think bridal shops typically charge a premium for alterations done by an in-house seamstress. (A bridal shop quoted my alterations at $350 but my independent seamstress sets a cap at $150!). Considering the price of gas these days, minimizing travel will save money for a budget-conscious bride.
The Knotties swear by two seamstresses: Angie and Estee. Check out the local DC chat board for more info.... neither of these seamstresses advertise and most of their business seems to be from word of mouth.
I'm working with Estee for my wedding dress alterations and I love her. I also know another seamstress - Kwai -- and she is really good too. Kwai did my SIL's very complicated alterations, and she's excellent. Her setup at her home is very, very professional as well. PM me if you need either of their contact info.
Can someone please email me Estee's contact info.
Thanks!
Amanda (amandalynndavies2@gmail.com)
I'd also be interested in Angie's and Estee's contact info, could someone please PM it to me? Thank you!
I had an amazing tailor for years when I lived in DC - London Tailors in Bethesda. They handled a lot of tailoring for the Bush and Clinton families! They are located right on Wisconsin Ave (7700-A). Perfection with everything, and I heard raves about their work on wedding dresses.
Hello can somebody please email Angie and Estees phone numbers and contact info.
Here's estees:
http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/VendorViewRating?vid=cf3baa2c764747e7
I used Angie to alter my wedding dress, and it was GORGEOUS. I adore her, and in fact am going back to her to have her alter a bridesmaid's dress. She caps her alterations at $175, which is spectacular.
Can someone send me Angie's information? I'm interested in using her for my gown alterations for my wedding next April. Since she books up fast, I want to start the process early. Please send her info to me at katieligibel@gmail.com. Thanks!
Hello,
Can you please post Angie's contact information? Has anyone gotten a custom wedding dress made by her? or know of any good and inexpensive dress makers in D.C.?
Thank you!
Hey guys,
If for some reason Angie or Estee don't work for you. Yoshi Bridal does GREAT alterations for extremely reasonable prices. I got my Vera Wang sheath hemmed for under a $100. It was a really difficult job because there is three layers of thin chiffon with embroidery that had to be negotiated around. She did a fantastic job and was really patient. Let me know if you need her # or you can look her up. Yoshi Bridal.
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I used Lien's dressmaking and alterations. She did a great job and even made a veil at a fraction of dress store costs. She's in Herndon. (703) 904-9733.
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I agree with pp - Lien is the best!!
She is the least expensive seamstress I got quotes from, and she will do whatever you want.
Does anyone else have any recommendations for someone who can make a custom wedding dress near DC?
Here is contact and other information about Angie and Estee. We used Estee, who was totally wonderful both in skills and in personality, but I've never heard anything but good things about Angie, too.
I'm using Lien's Dressmaking in Herdon as well - and I've had a fantastic experience with her. She had to do the impossible for me - I had a lace bolero that came with my dress that had huge sleeves - she had to remove tons of buttons to take in the (very delicate) bolero's sleeves and it fits perfectly now. She added cups into my dress, did a three-point bustle, and hemmed my dress (3 layers, so 3 hems, two of which are so delicate they had to be done entirely by hand). All of that and she charged me only $315. It seems like a lot, but I know it took her hours and hours to do what had to be done for my dress. Plus she has someone who she regularly works with to steam my dress - all I have to do is pick it up the day before the wedding!
Hi,
Can someone please email me Estee's contact info. I live in Montgomery village so it will be very convenient for me.
Thank you!!
email address: tenesan@yahoo.com
I guess my question would be how early should we call to set up appointments? My wedding is May 2nd. I'll have my dress in February. Can I call now to set up appointments?
MissOldTownVA, I would recommend booking as early as possible. Estee and Angie, at least, tend to get booked up months in advance. When you call, they can tell you how soon you should actually come in for your first fitting.
if angie/estee dont work out, i SERIOUSLY recommend Maria Luz (http://www.anytimebride.com/) in Silver Spring. i dont think her website showcases her work that well, but trust me, she is fabulous. she worked wonders on my silk chiffon dress from Kleinfeld's (i didnt want to have to go back and forth to NYC for alterations, but i was concerned about finding a great seamstress since my dress was tricky to work with). she has very good pricing and is a joy to work with, and her work is perfection. i believe she also does custom dress work. i know she also has great reviews on weddingwire.
Thanks so much to everyone for your great recommendations - I have an appointment to see Estee next week!
@caulner: hey! could you please send me angie's contact info? Thank you!!
Hi,
I know this is a little late, but could someone send me contact info for Angie and Estee. My email is onegingerale@gmail.com. Thanks!
Hey all, just in case you need another source, there's a woman named Sheryl Kelm in Pasadena, MD doing my alterations. She is absolutely amazing and the nicest person! She has a BA in fashion design from Purdue, and also does custom wedding dresses and BM dresses, including additional beading and appliques. I'm having her do my BM dresses because she's able to buy the fabric wholesale and doesn't charge alterations fees for dresses she makes. Total cost to me for taking my dress in (sizing from a 12 to an 8), hem and bustle (5 point)=$130.00. PM me if you'd like her contact info!
I'm using Sheryl Kelm as well. I haven't met her yet, our consult appt is in two weeks but she's awesome via email and very responsive. She and a lady in Ellicott City were very recommended but I read that the lady in Ellicott City is much more expensive but very good as well. I think her name is Isabela or something like that.
@WestieGirl: I don't think you'll be disappointed, she is really and truly wonderful!
@colli459: Met with her yesterday and she is fantastic!!! I'm getting my silk dress hemmed (I'm short so it's a decent amount to be hemmed), let out about 1/2 - 1 inch (can't remember), taken in at the bust area, an overbustle and some other minor fixings for $165. I expected it to be much much higher and I was pleasantly surpised. I'm glad I booked her when I did. She is SUPER nice.
Can someone email me Angie's contact info? (bethanywho@gmail.com)
I'm in MoCo so Estee would be the most convenient but I'd love to have a back-up because I hear she books fast. :)
I am using Sheryl Kelm as well. I heard she booked up fast so I already made my appointment for my first fitting without a consult. I am not even worried.
Ms Juana Quintanilla is an excellent seamstress. Her resume extends back to 1980's while working at Harriet Kassman for over 20+ years as a manager in the alterations department. She has also worked for Neiman Marcus and other highend boutiques in the Chevy Chase area. She is very accustomed to working with high end dresses from many designers from Badgley Mishka to Pamela Dennis to many others. Her number is 240-988-8832 (cell) and 301-527-8815 (home). She is readily available to come to your home in the DC and MD area for a fitting for most jobs.
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Ladies,
I'm torn between finding a seamstress in the DC area to alter my Alfred Angelo dress and using the actual store's seamstress (two hours away from me).
Being a BBW, I drove to Cumberland, Maryland to their store to try on dresses and luckily found what I wanted. I get married in October, my dress just arrived. I've got plenty of time, but would hate to drive two hours one way at least two more times. Their seamstress (who pins only - team that does the actual SEWING is in Florida) is only in from 3-7pm on Thursdays. This makes my life extra fun - two hours away and I have to take off work.
Can anyone suggest a wonderful seamstress in my area? I actually live in Silver Spring, MD.
Thanks bunches in advance!!