Alterations and Bustling

LisaC0617

For those of you who have purchased your dress, are you going to get your bustling and alterations done at the bridal salon? I'm not sure what a good price is, and a couple months ago when we ordered my dress the salon told me how much each bustle was and I kind of freaked out. Something tells me that my dress might require a bunch of bustles b/c of the cut and my pickyness (I don't want it to look like a seashell). I realize I am totally putting the cart before the horse on this one b/c I haven't had my first fitting yet, but where is everyone having their alterations done?

trey&angel

I need to start looking into this too. I have always heard that you should not have your dress altered where you bought it. There is a place in Smithville, MO called Satin Stitches that I have heard wonderful things about, and I think her prices are listed on her website. I have also heard good things about a few others in Johnson County.

kelleyku05

I've heard the same thing.....that dress shops are more expensive.  I'm going to look into a couple of independent places in the area.

rknox88

I have heard good things about Maria's Tailoring and Alterations near 103rd and Metcalf. I actually have my first fitting with her in two weeks.

I have heard her prices are extremely reasonable and she does nice work.

Her number is (913) 341. 1813

LisaC0617

Thanks girls, and I'll check that out rknox!

wstuart

I went to Nordstrom's and they did my bustle, hem, took in an inch on each side, shortened the straps and took in the cups for 150. I worked with Lana and she did a great job! HTH

rknox88

WStuart-

Did you buy your dress from Nordstroms?

wstuart

rknox88- no I didn't buy it from there. If you are interested in going there make sure you work with Lana.