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Alterations - help!

Sorry if I posted twice??  I am struggling with finding a place to get my dress altered.  I currently have an appointment at the Dress Doctor downtown but I have read mixed reviews.  I don’t want to pay triple the price and still risk problems.  Same with Ms. Coutour (which I might check out if you ladies don’t have any other suggestions).  I think that all I am going to need is taking it in, taking in the bodice and bustling.  Do you know any seamstresses who are skilled in wedding dresses?  I wanted to use Mary Catome, but she is booked through October! Please message me if you have any suggestions!  I don’t mind traveling to the suburbs, either.  My parents are still in southwest suburbs, so that way would be better.  Thanks!!

Re: Alterations - help!

  • Sparkette19Sparkette19 member
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    edited December 2011
    I  posted the same question many moons ago and received these responses. I ended up booking with Sue and I went to my first fitting two weeks ago. She's super nice and created my bustle in 5 minutes. The price she quoted me is amazing too. My wedding is in June, and she's pretty booked. Depending on when your wedding is your might be in a bind.

    Cori with Stitch Fairy.

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     Try Sue's Bridal Alterations in Naperville!  She's very down-to-earth and is a pleasure to work with!  Sue is highly recommended here!  (630) 369-6056
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  • edited December 2011
    I really love my alterations person. It is Sarah Ciliberto, she is out of long grove. all her info and reviews are in my bio:)
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  • edited December 2011
    Use Cori with The Stitch Fairy www.thestitchfairy.com

    She comes to you no matter where you live and she's VERY AFFORDABLE and awesome!!! love her.
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  • jennybean11jennybean11 member
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    edited December 2011
    Do you think the Cori would go to the Lakeview area in Chicago?
  • edited December 2011
    I second Sue's in Naperville!  She is so nice and very accomodating.  The price she quoted me was literally 1/2 the price I was quoted by Sarah Ciliberto in Long Grove, and Sue even gave me a little discount because she said she appreciated so much my driving all the way out Naperville (I live on the north side of the city) for her services.  She has been wonderful to work with so far!
  • leece31leece31 member
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    edited December 2011
    Kedra Hull is in Manhattan, IL and does alterations I believe out of her home. Coworkers recommended her so that's where I'm going...though I haven't had the alterations done yet. She was great to talk to on the phone 815-478-7452
  • edited December 2011
    Yeah, cori will go anywhere.  She's doing my alts in Barrington, but she also does them in the city, west burbs, wherever.   She comes to you and that helps sooo much
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  • pajarito81pajarito81 member
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    edited December 2011
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