What does/can Olga do?

careyblackmar

I know a lot of you swear by Olga, and I'm planning on calling her soon just so I can make sure I get on her books.  I was wondering what all she does besides alterations to the dress?  I'm still in need of a veil as well as the undergarments (corset and a slip) and wondered if she can build them into the dress, or if I need to come ready with them?  I haven't found a slip I like yet that doesn't show the seam through the dress, and if she can build a corset/bra into the dress then I'd be really happy with that.  And I might get a family veil that would need some changes, just wondered if she can do that too.  Any advice?  TIA

pirategal03

She told me that she could make a veil, but I already had one.  I'd think that if she can make one, she can make changes to one.  She's sewing cups into my dress so that I don't need a bra.  I'm not sure about creating a corset. 

I'm actually most excited about the custom bustle she's going to create for my dress to highlight the pleats in the skirt. 

wlfpkbride

I had her sew cups into my dress & it worked out perfectly to me. I didn't take a slip or anything with me, just my shoes. I wasn't sure how full my slip needed to be & she told me I didn't need one. I'm sure she would be able to take care of that for you :-) She really can work wonders but I would call her ASAP. She books MONTHS in advance. 

meredithl618

I'm pretty sure she can do all of that, or figure out what you really need. A lot of times girls go in with bras and other stuff they think they need for their dress, but she ends up fixing the dress so you don't need it.  So, I'd recommend just calling her and explaining the situation and she'll tell you what you need.  

For me, she sewed in cups to my dress and showed me how they looked better than the bra that I had planned to wear.  Also, she replaced the band around the waist to make it really snug and it worked out great! 

Just call her asap, like now, so you can get on her schedule.  If you don't, you'll really regret it. 

careyblackmar

Thanks!  Glad I called, she said she already has 11 dresses for next year!  I'm going to post this on the main board too so everyone knows... Can't wait to see her!