The Village Seamstress

04/01/2019

Thanks to blogto.com for the honour, and thanks to all the fantastic clients who make my work so enjoyable!

The best seamstress in Toronto won’t be found at the back of your local dry cleaner (though there’s plenty of them that can mend the heck out of a ...

04/01/2019

Thanks for the honour, blogto.com, and thanks also to all the fantastic clients who make my work so enjoyable!

The best seamstress in Toronto won’t be found at the back of your local dry cleaner (though there’s plenty of them that can mend the heck out of a ...

11/15/2017

Various shades of wine are all the rage this fall! Here's a gown custom-designed for a mother of the groom in plum.

11/01/2017

Whether it's on an elaborate wedding gown or just a kid's Halloween costume, I love details!

10/25/2017

Well, that was a whirlwind wedding season! Now that it's over, have you thought about what to do with your dress? Why not turn it into something you might actually wear again? Here's one I changed up this fall:

05/03/2017

Lace continues to be popular with brides this year. If you'd like to add a little lace to your gown (and make sure you have an extra bit of layering for Ontario's variable summer weather!), I'd be happy to make you a customized topper!

04/26/2017

We're about to head full-on into wedding season! If you're looking for accessories to go with your wedding gown this summer (or any other time!), consider having your veil custom-made. Here's one of my favourites from last summer.

04/19/2017

Remember that corset-back sneak-peak from a few weeks back? Here is the original dress and final product!

04/12/2017

Sometimes people dress up a plain gown with jewelry. Sometimes they add a sash or brooch. And sometimes they ask to have the entire bodice beaded.

02/14/2017

Putting in a corset back on a gown... If your dress has a back zipper and you need more space or just want to have a little flexibility in the fit (or love the look of a corset), you can have the zipper replaced with corset lacings instead. Contact me today for pricing and availability!

01/16/2017

I also have a client looking to sell her Hayley Paige jewelled halter bridal gown. The dress has not been worn outside of the fitting room, but has been altered from a size 12 to fit a slightly shorter torso and smaller bust, and a couple inches have been removed from the length as well. If interested, please message me and I'll put you in contact with the seller.