Frequently Asked Questions
Are you available on my wedding day if there is an emergency?
Can I take my grandma's, sister's, mother's, etc, dress and make it my own?
Can you customize my dress from my ideas?
Do you have fabrics I can choose from?
Do you make veils & headpieces?
What about dresses for the wedding party?
Where does the fabric come from?
Are you available on my wedding day if there is an emergency? (top)
Yes. I am available to come to the church to help you dress. �I will be there with my emergency kit in case of a popped seam, a hemline gets stepped on, a snap comes off-you name it.
Can I take my grandma's, sister's, mother's, etc, dress and make it my own? (top)
Absolutely! �This is one of my favorite things to do. �It makes the dress so much more personal when it was part of your mother, sister. etc.
Can you customize my dress from my ideas? (top)
Yes! �That is the best reason for a custom made gown. �We will take your ideas and turn them into the dress of your dreams. �You pick the front, back, sleeve, neckline, train, all parts of the dress to make it yours.
Do I have to have a pattern? (top)
Not necessarily. �I may have a pattern, or we can go buy the one you need. �I do combine patterns also and do some designing without a pattern.
Do you have fabrics I can choose from? (top)
Yes, many types & colors. �If I don't have exactly what you are looking for, I should have something to give you an idea.
Do you make veils & headpieces? (top)
Yes.
Do you require a deposit? (top)
Yes 50 % down.
How long does it take? (top)
I like to have at least 12 weeks. �I can do it sooner for an expedited fee.
What about dresses for the wedding party? (top)
I do bridesmaids, flower girls, mother-of-the bride dresses. �I also do prom and other formal attire.
What do I get for my money? (top)
I will sit down with you and discuss your ideas, come up with a design. �We will shop for your fabric and you get 3 fittings.
What sizes are available? (top)
You tell me your size, I will make it to fit you.
Where does the fabric come from? (top)
We will go shopping at the fabric store or I may have what you are looking for in my collection.