Seamstress chargin $25 to look at dress

talgirl84

I just got my dress last week at ROB and I want to get an estimate from the seamstress who alters my clothes for how much it would cost to fix the dress. Her assistant told me she charges $25 to look at the dress but will include it in the price for alterations if I choose her.Is that normal?Do I get the dress cleaned before I get it altered or the other way around? I'm not getting married until the end of June so I'm not sure when I should get it altered. And should I store it properly until I get it altered so it doesn't yellow?Here is my dress: http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/bienal.jpg

steffenfam

Wait until at least April.  I don't know about the "look at" fee, but if you trust this seamstress, seems like a pretty good bet.  Just make sure you check beforehand that she has lots of experience with altering wedding dresses.

talgirl84

She's the seamstress for the bridal store below her. Should I preserve my dress until I get it altered?

becs11048

If she is in high demand, seems normal You shouldn't need to preserve your dress, provided you live in a smoke free pet free home (or have access to one) and can keep it out of the light

jagore08

I agree with Becs but I would recommend that you get your dress cleaned now if you're planning on cleaning it (Is it a sample?). You shouldn't need to clean it after the alterations are finished, just pressed or steamed to get out the wrinkles.

goldgold

Definitely store it properly. Try to keep it away from the sun. Wrap it in a cotton sheet or get one of those fabric breathing garment bags. Try to lay it out instead of hang it if you can.

balloo79

Please keep your dress away from the floor. I luckily had my wedding dress stored in a plastic garment bag when a pipe burst in my apartment and left 3 inches of water on the floor. Luckily my dress survived without a drop of water on it because it was in a plastic garment bag.