01/30/2026
Unfortunately, I won’t be taking on prom dresses this year. I’ll truly miss seeing all those gorgeous gowns, but with foot surgery scheduled for the end of February, I need to be realistic about what I can take on. My calendar is already fully booked with beautiful wedding gowns, and those have to be my priority right now.
Last year, I put out a request for help—someone with basic sewing skills who could assist with hemming, steaming, and other simple tasks. As many of you know, last winter my life changed dramatically when my stepfather passed away. The time I had planned to spend securing and training help instead went toward supporting my mother in Madison as she transitioned to living on her own. She has disabilities and cannot drive, so this required a significant amount of my time, and I still continue to travel up regularly to help her. During what became an overwhelming winter, I did have someone reach out, and I sincerely apologize that I lost that information.
Through conversations with clients and colleagues, one thing keeps coming up: there simply aren’t many people who do what I do. Bridal alterations—truly fitting a gown so a bride feels incredible on her wedding day—is a specialized skill. The few professionals I know locally are nearing retirement, and there’s a real need for the next generation of bridal alteration specialists. Last year, I regrettably had to turn many brides away because I was already overbooked through the summer and fall.
If you—or someone you know—has basic sewing experience and would like to learn more about this work, I would love to talk. Even if you’re only available for a few hours here and there, I’m happy to start the conversation.
Photo of one of my gorgeous brides with this beautiful double french bustle I created.
