Custom Designs and Alterations by Petra

Custom Designs and Alterations by Petra Bridgeton, New Jersey

Alteration Charges
Bridal Alterations average $225 to $450
BM's Special Occasion average $20 to $150
Make Christening gown from Bridal gown $95 to $195

Boys Christening Gowns made from Grandmoms bridal gown.
02/02/2026

Boys Christening Gowns made from Grandmoms bridal gown.

02/01/2026

It is almost that time of year where girls will be shopping for prom dresses. Here are a few things to keep in mind while looking for that perfect dress in regards to alterations:

1) a size too big is better than a size too small. I can make the dress smaller. Most dresses do not have seams to let out. I cannot make it bigger.

2)if the zipper does not go up, its too small. If the dresses bunches up at the waist in the back, its too small. Just because you can get into the dress does not mean it fits. Can I replace the zipper with a corset back? Yes, but remember that's another $100 cost added to the dress.

3)if it too long, it needs to be hemmed. That's generally an easy fix, but another added cost to the dress...count the layers of the skirt and think $25 to $35 a layer. Some hems have horsehair braid. Its a plastic strip at the bottom that helps the fullness of the skirt stand out. Yes, it can be moved up, it just takes a little more time and patience. That increases your cost.

4) if it has sequins and/or glitter, it increases the cost of alterations. Sequins dulls needles, so my needle is now a one use and done. Needles are not cheap anymore. Glitter and sequins also shed worse than cats and dogs losing their winter coat. It gets in my machines and leaves "sparkle dust" every where. Then I have to spend a lot of 💰 on getting my machines maintained. Taking a shop vac to it doesn't get in all the little spaces.

Happy shopping!

Our beautiful bride Daria and her handsome groom. Wishing you both lots of happiness, health and prosperity. Daria is we...
01/12/2026

Our beautiful bride Daria and her handsome groom. Wishing you both lots of happiness, health and prosperity. Daria is wearing Rianne in blush by Sophia Tolli.

Our beautiful bride Allie is wearing a gown by Sophie Tolli. Wishing you both lots of happiness, health and prosperity. ...
01/12/2026

Our beautiful bride Allie is wearing a gown by Sophie Tolli. Wishing you both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.

Our beautiful bride Courtney and her handsome groom Brandon. Courtney wore a gorgeous gown from the Sophia Tolli collect...
01/08/2026

Our beautiful bride Courtney and her handsome groom Brandon. Courtney wore a gorgeous gown from the Sophia Tolli collection. I also made Courtney’s robe from her moms, step moms, and mother in laws bridal gown. It was such a pleasure working with them on this project.

My beautiful bride Kaitlyn and her handsome groom James. Wishing them both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.
01/02/2026

My beautiful bride Kaitlyn and her handsome groom James. Wishing them both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.

Our beautiful bride Rachel and her handsome groom.wishing them both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.
12/28/2025

Our beautiful bride Rachel and her handsome groom.wishing them both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.

Our beautiful bride Natalie and her handsome groom. Wishing them both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.
12/28/2025

Our beautiful bride Natalie and her handsome groom. Wishing them both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.

Our beautiful bride Sarah and her handsome groom Jorge. Wishing you both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.
12/01/2025

Our beautiful bride Sarah and her handsome groom Jorge. Wishing you both lots of happiness, health and prosperity.

I made Christening gowns for these beautiful baby girls from their mom’s bridal gown.
10/12/2025

I made Christening gowns for these beautiful baby girls from their mom’s bridal gown.

Our beautiful bride Alex and her handsome groom. They got married in Canada. Alex chose a bridal gown from our private E...
10/11/2025

Our beautiful bride Alex and her handsome groom. They got married in Canada. Alex chose a bridal gown from our private Elizabeth Ann Collection. Wishing them both lots of love, happiness, health and prosperity.

My beautiful bride Sabrina and her beautiful mom Gina. Loved working with these gorgeous ladies.
10/08/2025

My beautiful bride Sabrina and her beautiful mom Gina. Loved working with these gorgeous ladies.

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Bridgeton, NJ
08302

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+6095012958

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