Alterations

nlfeguer

I just bought my dress at Fantastic Finds.  I have heard that their alterations are super expensive.  Can anyone weigh in on this?  I will probably only need some hemming, the bustle and I might like to add 1 strap (it's strapless now).

Are there any other seamstresses you can recommend?

coachgurl050705

When I got my prom dress there in 2005 I remember it being a little pricey, but that depends on what you want to spend. I remember having to argue with the seamstress about things, such as putting cups in my dress that I did not want OR need but she insisted be there and charge me for and a few other things that she wanted to do it seemed just to get more money. I am not sure if it was because it was a prom dress or if that is truly how they are. I ordered my dress at The Wedding Belle in Okemos and have heard nothing but great things about their seamstress - and when I ordered my dress I was told it would only be about $200-$300 for alterations which included my bustle a hem and a few other things. They do take dresses from other shops so maybe try them? Hope this helps!

phill369

Yeah, I'm doing my alterations out of Fantastic Finds and they will be $275 minimum. But, they include taking in from the top to the hips, cups, hem & bustle. She told me it shouldn't go to more than $350, so we will see.