Michele D
Bridal & Couture
Seamstress
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
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Can I get a quote?
Yes. I would be happy to work out an estimate for you. I will need a few things from you in order to do that.
~ A full length photo of you in the dress, front and back.
~ The Designer name and the Style # or the Name of the dress.
~ What do you think you need done?
Once I get this Information, I study your photos and research the designer in order to help me to give you an estimate.
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Can I just come in to see you?
Every client is seen by appointment only. Contact me and I will happy to accommodate you. Everyone deserves that one on one experience.
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How do I know how much alterations will be before you work on the dress?
At your 1st fitting is when everything is determined. We go through it all.
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Do I bring anything to my fitting?
Bring your shoes and any undergarments that you will be wearing on you wedding day. It is imperative that you bring the actual shoes & undergarments for each fitting. Not having these items will hinder the process, possibly adding an extra fitting or rescheduling.
(If for some reason you don't have the actual shoes for the 1st fitting, bring shoes that are the heel height equivalent of the actual shoes you'll be wearing for the wedding.)
*Changing shoes, heel height, during the process will result in and extra charge for redoing the hem.
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When should I start my dress alterations?
Technically 6-8 weeks before the wedding is recommended. Unless there is extensive work to be done or you are traveling out of town for a destination wedding. The number of fittings will depend on the work that is necessary. Your final fitting should be 7-10 days before the wedding to ensure the perfect fit. When the dress is picked up you will not be trying it on.
The dress will be pressed/steamed, on a bust form stuffed with tissue ready to go.
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Can my friends come to my dress fittings?
You can bring 1 maybe 2 people who you trust and that will be helping you get dressed on your wedding day. I will be teaching how to bustle your dress to them at your final fitting. To have more than that is not recommended.