Independent Seamstress/Cleaner Recommendations?

mochapj

Hi knotties,
     I recently purchased a sample Jenny Packham gown from the UK and am looking to get it cleaned and pressed before my wedding next summer - could anyone recommend someone to do that?  The dress is eye-clean, but who knows how many people have tried it on before.

Also, since I didn't buy it from a bridal salon, I am looking for recommendations for a seamstress who can do alterations and fix or minimize a few small pulls in the fabric. 

Thanks!
p.

Jewel224

Try Pom Penner - on another site I'm on, another member recommended her.  She took her grandmother's wedding dress, which was much smaller, and fitted it to her and made it her own dress.  Quite a few members recommended her.  I pm'd you her info.

Littlin

I used Irene's Studio on Bayview - she is EXCELLENT for all types of alterations.  My gown was covered in lace and beadwork but she did a fabulous job, and added a bustle as well.  She also has great prices - much less than the boutiques will charge.  She has an entire wall of thank you cards from brides with pictures of them in their dresses!