FASHIONS BY LISA

FASHIONS BY LISA Fashion design/pattern making; industrial sewing techniques; Mt St Vincent University Home Economics and George Brown College graduate. Opened shop in 1992.

Fashion industry work experience in Toronto; instructor at Holland College fashion design program.

The shop is pleased to announce that we gave complimentary tailoring to the suit giveaway at Miners Apparel for Men.
06/04/2026

The shop is pleased to announce that we gave complimentary tailoring to the suit giveaway at Miners Apparel for Men.

Working overtime on getting the prom gowns completed. Shortening straps is not complicated, just tedious making sure to ...
05/31/2026

Working overtime on getting the prom gowns completed.

Shortening straps is not complicated, just tedious making sure to hide where the work was done 🙂

After graduating from fashion design, my career has given me different titles including pattern drafter, marker maker, q...
05/20/2026

After graduating from fashion design, my career has given me different titles including pattern drafter, marker maker, quality control, sample maker, educator, seamstress and dressmaker.

Being a tailor keeps me busy with the men's wear store. Shortening a suit jacket is not an easy task.

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Three weeks until prom is here. Regular alterations will be a 2 - 3 week wait unfortunately.
05/19/2026

Three weeks until prom is here. Regular alterations will be a 2 - 3 week wait unfortunately.

Even though it's very busy in the shop with prom and wedding gowns, "regular" alterations are still being done but on a ...
05/13/2026

Even though it's very busy in the shop with prom and wedding gowns, "regular" alterations are still being done but on a smaller scale until mid June.

The coverstitch machine continues to be a great asset, giving that factory look in hemming certain items.

I've always done a true "Euro-hem", but sometimes the threads just aren't replicated the same. So today, I tried the fau...
05/12/2026

I've always done a true "Euro-hem", but sometimes the threads just aren't replicated the same. So today, I tried the faux version and the results are quite impressive.

A young lady loved her new top but not the sleeves. As a certified pattern maker, I knew exactly how to give her the cap...
05/06/2026

A young lady loved her new top but not the sleeves. As a certified pattern maker, I knew exactly how to give her the capped sleeves she desired.

Prom season is here and the gowns are spectacular as always. Book your appointment for the perfect fit. ** Please note -...
05/05/2026

Prom season is here and the gowns are spectacular as always. Book your appointment for the perfect fit.

** Please note - tomorrow May 6th will not be opening until 2 p.m due to a personal appointment **

It's not too late to book your prown gown in for alterations.Appointments are flexible with many being booked on Saturda...
04/19/2026

It's not too late to book your prown gown in for alterations.

Appointments are flexible with many being booked on Saturdays to fit your schedule. With almost 34 years in business, the perfect length or fit is guaranteed and you won't have to keep pulling up your bodice or holding the skirt up so you don't trip 🙂

Invisible zippers can be tricky. This one actually went in very easily with both seams matching perfectly the first try....
04/10/2026

Invisible zippers can be tricky. This one actually went in very easily with both seams matching perfectly the first try.

Address

483-A East River Road
New Glasgow, NS
B2H3R3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19029280007

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