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Alterations? When? and Where?

thoward298thoward298
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Hello! Needing advice on when I should schedule to get my alterations done and also where? I purchased my dress at David's Bridal, but not sure if I want to go there. Any suggestions?
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Re: Alterations? When? and Where?

  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    edited December 2011
    I recommend Rip N' Stitch, they do a most excellent job.  They're a few blocks from Kenwood Towne Centre.

    7683 Montgomery Rd.
    (513) 793-4052
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  • HyperChicaPRHyperChicaPR
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    edited December 2011
    I started my alterations about 3 months before the wedding but that was because my reception dress needed to be sized down 4 sizes. I think it's normally two months out from the day. And do not take it to Davids. They are awful.
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  • econner42econner42
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    edited December 2011
    I highly suggest Lori Schur. She is in the Mt. Healthy area and she altered my dress for hundreds less than others that I received estimates from and did an amazing job! She took my dress from a size 12 (sample dress) to a size 2 ...and you can't even tell! Her phone number is 513.825.1987
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  • kelklumpkelklump member
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    edited December 2011
    I used Stitches by Pauline and I loved here. she was super fast and very reasonable. Good luck.
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  • sherri82sherri82 member
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    edited December 2011
    I started my dress alterations about 2 and a half months before the wedding.  I think it just depends on where you go. 
    I definitely do not recommend mine, Alterations by Frances in Fort Thomas.  I'm getting married in 9 days and the seamstress still does not have it finished.  Things were done incorrectly. 
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  • kimandbillbikekimandbillbike member
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    edited December 2011
    book an appt as soon as possible, then get started 2-3 months out. Sew Special in Mason is great. www.sewspecial.biz
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  • HyperChicaPRHyperChicaPR
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    edited December 2011
    I would caution contacting Sallie with sew special. She is really overwhelmed right now. She has a TON of dresses to get ready in the next few weeks so she probably won't get back to you right away. 2 of them are mine. I'll let you know after I get them how she did. I'm 9 days out and they aren't done yet. I'm trusting she'll have them done because I've heard great things about her!
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  • parker624parker624
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    edited December 2011
    when's your wedding? 

    I'm using Tony King and he has been recommended as the best in the city.  My wedding is 8.1.10 and I had my first fitting 2 1/2 months prior.  My second fitting is 3 weeks before the wedding.
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  • DebbydewDebbydew member
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    edited December 2011
    What does reasonable really mean with alterations? I don't think I have to have much done, just some adjustments in the top to make it lay nicely against my chest, but I really have no idea what to expect to spend.
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  • Mrs.BedwellMrs.Bedwell
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    edited December 2011
    Stitches by Pauline. She's awesome.
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  • theobaldk1theobaldk1 member
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    edited December 2011
    Try:
     Sewing By June
    June Eilers
    6343 Briargate Dr.
    Burlington, KY
    859-586-6303

    Sometimes simply crossing over the river can cut the price of services by 20%!  Another great place to look for good buys outside of downtown is Lawrenceburg, IN.  I found my caterer there, all of the food is home-made, delicious, and simply beautiful for half the cost of most of the vendors I was interviewing from the downtown area.  It simply dosn't make sense to pay double for a product that is of the exact same quality!
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  • mschneid02mschneid02 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am using Tony King, but my dress didn't come in until just about the 2 month mark so that's when i had my first fitting.  I think he's booked for the year and he's expensive.
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  • lawhitedlawhited member
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    edited December 2011
    HIGHLY recommend Pam of Delicate Stitches (in Delphi): http://www.delicatestitchescincy.com/bridalalteration.html
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