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Agadesal Custom Couture & Alterations Agadesal offers exclusive made to measure custom gowns and couture alterations. You dream, we create.

Our specialty is in bridal wear, but we design mother of the bride, birthday, special occasion, and prom gowns as well. Designs:
Each couture creation begins with a private consultation during which we design and sketch in front of our clients. We create our own patterns and all the work is completed in, and fittings are held at, our atelier, easily accessible via Metra or by car with plenty of pa

rking. Anything is possible in Agnes-Land*, home of your most meaningful handmade gowns and alterations. Alterations:
We adjust and fit couture and luxury gowns and offer customizations, such as designing custom sashes, sleeves, boleros and garters to elevate your look.

There is nothing more beautiful than a bride who feels completely secure in her gown. When this bride came to the studio...
03/10/2026

There is nothing more beautiful than a bride who feels completely secure in her gown.

When this bride came to the studio, we wanted to ensure her strapless gown stayed perfectly in place from the first walk down the aisle to the very last dance. By adding a custom interior waist belt, we anchored the weight of the dress to her waist rather than her bust—meaning zero tugging or pulling all night long.

Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s these "hidden" details that make all the difference.

I’ve got you covered. 😉

📍 Chicago, IL | Custom Bridal Alterations
👗 Gown: in Ivory Bridal

The secret to a dress that won't zip? It’s not a diet—it’s a better back. 🪡✨I get this call in my studio all the time. W...
02/17/2026

The secret to a dress that won't zip? It’s not a diet—it’s a better back. 🪡✨

I get this call in my studio all the time. Whether it’s a sample sale find that’s a hair too small or a body that’s simply changed since the last fitting, the panic is real.

I’m sharing the full guide on how I save the day with Custom Corset Conversions here:
👉 https://www.agadesal.com/post/wedding-dress-too-small-corset-back-conversion

As a designer, I see a zipper that won’t close as an opportunity to create something even better. In my latest blog post, I’m pulling back the curtain on why a Custom Lace-Up Back is often superior to a zipper:

✨ Ultimate Flexibility: It adjusts with you on the day of the event (no more "wedding day bloat" stress!).
✨ The Snatched Factor: We can minimize the waist and provide support that a zipper just can't handle.
✨ Custom Design: From modern metal grommets to delicate "hybrid" backs, we make it look like a high-end design choice, not a "fix."

I’ve even included two behind-the-scenes videos from my actual fittings so you can see exactly how I coach my clients and their families to get into their gowns flawlessly.

See the transformations and watch the tutorials here:
👉 https://www.agadesal.com/post/wedding-dress-too-small-corset-back-conversion

If you know a bride-to-be or someone heading to a gala who is stressing over a fit issue, please share this with them! I love helping my clients feel confident, comfortable, and absolutely "snatched" in their dream gowns.

I’VE GOT YOU covered!
AGAchu 😉

It was such a joy to work on this stunning Aisle Chic gown! I love helping their brides find that perfect, 'snatched' custom fit. 🥂

Confidence in every turn. ✨When a gown doesn’t fit, the goal isn’t just to “fix it”- it’s to re-engineer the fit so you ...
02/17/2026

Confidence in every turn. ✨
When a gown doesn’t fit, the goal isn’t just to “fix it”- it’s to re-engineer the fit so you can move, breathe, and celebrate without a second thought.

This custom lace up conversion transformed the fit crisis into a couture design detail. Check out the snatched silhouette and total comfort in that twirl shot.

📣 New blog post: How to make a dress bigger- the corset back.
https://www.agadesal.com/post/wedding-dress-too-small-corset-back-conversion (link in bio)

👰🏻‍♀️ If you’re looking for a custom wedding or evening dress, I’m just a DM away.
🪡 Let me be your sewing teacher

🖤 AGA

Picked out the jewelry! Onto making the pattern for the dress. Now, if only I could find someone to do my hair like this...
01/27/2026

Picked out the jewelry! Onto making the pattern for the dress. Now, if only I could find someone to do my hair like this 🌹

I’m creating a 1/2 scale model for my next dress design, The Rose Dress, for the ball next weekend. 🌹I’m studying it in ...
01/24/2026

I’m creating a 1/2 scale model for my next dress design, The Rose Dress, for the ball next weekend. 🌹
I’m studying it in half scale so I can design the folds in the skirt before committing to the final fabric in full scale.

It may not look exactly like this once draped in the actual fabric (liquid satin) but this is the general concept.

I experimented with a few draping techniques and ended up doing a different style in the front than the back. I’m thinking of adding a train and bustle too, because… why not?

🇵🇱
Przygotowuję model w skali 1:2 mojej nowej sukni „The Rose Dress” na bal w przyszły weekend. 🌹

Testuję ułożenie fałd na mniejszym modelu, żeby dopracować konstrukcję, zanim przejdę do cięcia czerwonego materiału. Płynna satyna, z której powstanie suknia, może ułożyć się inaczej, więc to tylko ogólny zarys projektu.

Po kilku próbach z drapowaniem zdecydowałam się na inny styl przodu i tyłu. Kuszą mnie też tren i ozdobne podpięcie...

👰🏻‍♀️ If you’re looking for a custom wedding or evening dress, I’m just a DM away.
🪡 Let me be your sewing teacher

🖤 AGA

"If I could give Aga a million stars, I absolutely would!" 🌟Molly, you looked breathtaking! Thank you for trusting me wi...
01/08/2026

"If I could give Aga a million stars, I absolutely would!" 🌟

Molly, you looked breathtaking! Thank you for trusting me with your vision and for these incredibly kind words. ✨

📷: CODREAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Inquire for a custom wedding gown📞 773.599.3485✉️ hello@agadesal.com
03/30/2023

Inquire for a custom wedding gown
📞 773.599.3485
✉️ [email protected]

02/08/2023

0 Likes, 0 Comments - Agadesal () on Instagram: "👩‍👧custom designed for a very special girl to match her moms redesigned gown (I’ll show that one soon 😉) . . . . . ...

Custom Couture for a Modern Cinderella Bride
01/25/2023

Custom Couture for a Modern Cinderella Bride

A custom blue wedding gown and veil for a Chicago bride. Includes built in corset for extra support and shaping.

Custom bride in 💙 blue 💙
01/16/2023

Custom bride in 💙 blue 💙

Agadesal Custom Couture shared a post on Instagram: "Nicole has always imagined herself in a blue wedding gown, and I am honored to have been able to make her dreams come true. 💙 Who said wedding dresses have to be white? Did you know that usually wedding dresses are NOT white? They’re a little...

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