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Alterations

Hello!

I will be staying in the Troy area when I fly back home to Michigan.  I need to have my dress altered (taken in around the bust), bustled, and hemmed on the bottom (lace dress is too long :-().  The only problem is I wont have much time in town so I want to start contacting alteration people to see if it will even be possible.
Does anyone have any good recommendations for a tailor who does great work on wedding dresses, reasonable cost, and quick turnaround time?

Also, how long on average does it to for alterations?
Thank you!!

Re: Alterations

  • edited December 2011
    It may be a far drive, but my alterations lady is in Garden City. I also have lace on the bottom and she is taking it up a bit. She is charging me $175 for a bustle, taking it in 3 in on each side, hemming it up on the bottom and a few other minor things. It's worth looking into because she's fairly cheap compared to other alterations companies out there. Her name is Mary and her number is 734-513-6645.
  • aaf10aaf10 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second Mary in Garden City. My dress has two layers of lace (one of which takes a lot more work than the other) and 2-3 more layers underneath. Needed to be hemmed by at least 6 inches + bustle and maybe taken in a bit depending on when I come back for the 2nd fitting (since I lost a tiny bit of weight)--for under $200 (I think it was $185). You may need to contact her ASAP and schedule. She moved my next fitting to August since my wedding is still 3 months away so she can take care of the ones due this summer.
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  • cwimer6154cwimer6154 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am using Mary as well.  I've had two fittings so far and everything has been great!  She doesn't need much time at all and her prices are reasonable.  You can also contact her via her website www.shopforbridaldirect.com.
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  • edited December 2011
    Thank you so much ladies!!
  • Julz629Julz629 member
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    edited December 2011
    If you're willing to travel, I would also recomment Bella Alterations in Livonia.  (734) 779-1290

    I have taken several BM dresses there, my sis got her wedding dress altered there and I am planning to take mine there soon.  Several Knotties have used her and all experiences I've heard have been positive.  Ask for Angela.
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  • amargianoamargiano member
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    edited December 2011

    I WENT TO BELLA ALTERATIONS THEY WORK FOR ELIZABETH BRIDAL AND I DO TO IN PLYMONTH THEY DO A GREAT JOB.

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