Made To Order by Lois

Made To Order by Lois Alterations of all types of garments, from bridal gowns to blue jeans and everything in between. I make your clothes fit like they were made to order for you!

Smoke and pet free location. 30+ years experience.

02/16/2026
60 years ago I wore this flower girl dress in my Uncle's wedding. It was only worn that one time. It hung in closets for...
12/01/2025

60 years ago I wore this flower girl dress in my Uncle's wedding. It was only worn that one time. It hung in closets for all these years. I have restored it and now my 5 year old grand daughter will wear it for Christmas. The picture in the water shows how much "stuff" came out of it. I highly recommend RetroClean for restoring vintage fabrics. If you have something you would like to discuss restoring or remaking, I would love to consult with you.

The theme in the sewing room lately has been TRANSFORMATION! Transformed the 1980's wedding gown into a cute dress for t...
11/24/2025

The theme in the sewing room lately has been TRANSFORMATION! Transformed the 1980's wedding gown into a cute dress for the rehearsal. Standard tea length, 11" from the floor. Removed the big puffy sleeves, added a corset back for fit and updated style. What do you think?

The difference adding one layer of mesh can make. If your gown is just a little bit too see through there are easy to ac...
11/25/2024

The difference adding one layer of mesh can make. If your gown is just a little bit too see through there are easy to accomplish options. Mesh comes in many colors.

Sometimes it's not the outer layer of a gown that presents the biggest challenge to shorten, but the layers and layers o...
04/29/2024

Sometimes it's not the outer layer of a gown that presents the biggest challenge to shorten, but the layers and layers of netting underneath.

This is why it is expensive to have gowns with sparkles altered. Stones have to be removed, one at a time, by hand, with...
03/19/2024

This is why it is expensive to have gowns with sparkles altered. Stones have to be removed, one at a time, by hand, with pliers to be able to sew on it.

01/26/2024

A day in the life of an alterations seamstress.

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Goshen Plantation
Augusta, GA
30906

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm

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