Alterations & Designs By Paige

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Alterations & Designs By Paige

Seamstress offering alteration services specialized in bridal alterations as well as other formal attire.

06/19/2026

✨ Brooke ✨

Brooke’s gown was such a beautiful transformation! When she first came in, the dress was fitting quite tightly through the hips and wasn’t laying smoothly the way it should. We carefully let out the hips on this gorgeous lace gown while also taking in the bust to create a closer, more flattering fit. Working through all of the lace appliqués took some extra care, but the results were so worth it. ✨

We also reshaped the back and waist, bringing everything in to contour beautifully through her back and curves. To make her look even more unique, we created detachable off-the-shoulder sleeves using lace from her hem. I absolutely loved this detail—it tied everything together perfectly and gave her two different looks in one dress. 🤍

To finish everything off, we added a lovely traditional-style bustle so she could comfortably enjoy her reception and dancing. Brooke was incredibly kind and such a pleasure to work with. She got married at the end of May and looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day.

Wishing Brooke and her husband all the love, happiness, and wonderful memories in the years ahead! 💕

05/01/2026

✨ Keely ✨

Working on Keely’s gown was such a beautiful experience. For her alterations, we shortened the dress while carefully preserving all of the intricate beadwork, ensuring the design remained seamless and elegant from top to bottom.

We took her bust in significantly to achieve a secure, contoured fit, and lightly refined the neckline to accommodate the amount the bust was taken in. Her straps were adjusted for proper support, and bra cups were added to give her that comfortable, confident feel throughout the day. ✨

We also completed her hem and added a traditional 5-point bustle, allowing her to move effortlessly while still showcasing the beauty of her train. It turned out so clean and elegant—one of my favorite finishing touches on her gown.

Keely was such a joy to work with, and it was an honor helping bring her vision to life. Wishing her and her husband all the very best! 🤍

03/25/2026

✨ Erin ✨

Erin’s gown was one of those classic “bread and butter” alterations that I always enjoy. Her beautiful dress needed a hem all the way around, and once that was finished it was ready for her big day. ✨

She also had a gorgeous overskirt that created a lovely train for the ceremony. Since she planned to remove it later for dancing, she didn’t need a bustle — a simple and elegant solution that worked perfectly for her celebration.

Erin was wonderful to work with, and her dress looked absolutely beautiful. Wishing Erin and her husband all the very best! 🤍

03/01/2026

Hi, I’ve realized there are a lot of new faces here lately, so I wanted to reintroduce myself 🤍

I’m Paige — seamstress, business owner, wife, and someone who has loved sewing for as long as I can remember.

I grew up outside of Bowling Green, Ohio, where my mom taught me to sew at 5 years old. I was instantly obsessed — 4H projects, prom dresses, and eventually a Fashion Design degree from Kent State University.

After internships in NYC and five years designing prints and textiles in the fashion industry, I felt pulled toward something more personal — work where I could see the impact firsthand.

That dream became real after volunteering with The Cinderella Project. I took the leap, built my business, and now I’m heading into year three (second year full-time). Honestly, I feel like I’m just getting started.

What do I love most?
The people. The stories. The emotion.

I love weddings — the romance, the details, the colors, the flowers. I love getting to know my brides and being trusted with something so meaningful. When I ask questions in fittings, it’s because I truly care.

I also couldn’t do this without my husband, Jad. He supports the business behind the scenes with finances and organization, and at home in ways that make it possible for me to give my all to every dress. I’m endlessly grateful for him.

Outside of sewing, I’m usually crafting, reading romance or fantasy, watching movies, cooking with my husband, or enjoying walking our dog. We’re a full animal household and wouldn’t have it any other way 🤍

More than anything, I’m thankful to do work I love, in an industry I love, with people who trust me during such important moments.

If you’re new here — I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’ve been here a while — thank you for being part of this journey.

02/18/2026

✨ Haley ✨

Haley’s gown from was such a beautiful one to work on. For her alterations, we took the dress in slightly while also adding additional boning through the back of her bodice. The exposed boning was starting to bend and warp from pressure, so we reinforced it to help it stand straight while still contouring smoothly to her back. ✨

We also completed her hem and added a simple, elegant American-style bustle so her dress was ready for the full wedding day. One of my favorite details was creating her custom detachable sleeves — soft, draped sleeves made from matching satin that added such a romantic touch to her look.

Haley was wonderful to work with, and it was such a joy helping bring her vision together. She got married in Mexico, and I’m wishing her and her husband all the very best! 🤍

01/26/2026

✨ Danielle ✨

Danielle’s gown already fit her beautifully, and we added the perfect finishing touches to make it just right for her wedding day. We added bra cups to the bodice, completed a hem, and created a stunning American-style bustle so her dress moved beautifully throughout the day.

Her hem was quite involved — the gown was very heavy with layers of lace, tulle, and crinoline. The intricate lace scallop along the bottom had to be carefully removed and reattached, and the allover lace was absolutely gorgeous. We removed a large chunk from the length, which also allowed us to create two custom pocket squares from the extra material — such a special way to use part of her dress!

Danielle was so kind and such a pleasure to work with, and her gown turned out absolutely beautiful. She got married in Florida back in November, and everything about her wedding was just stunning. Wishing Danielle and her husband all the love and happiness! 🩷

01/23/2026

✨ Jess ✨

Jess’s gown was such a fun and creative one to work on! For her alterations, we took in her bodice for a beautiful, smooth fit, let out the inner skirt for added comfort, hemmed the dress, and added a bustle so everything was just right for her wedding day. ✨

One of the most special parts of her gown was adding all of the gorgeous floral appliqués to her bodice, letting them softly trail down into her skirt. This gave her dress such a romantic, custom look and truly transformed the overall feel of her gown. 🌸

Her dress turned out absolutely stunning, and I loved helping bring her vision to life. Jess was a joy to work with, and I’m wishing her and her husband all the love and happiness! 🤍

01/16/2026

✨ Maddy ✨

Maddy was one of my beautiful October brides, and I had the pleasure of altering her wedding dress from 💕

Her gown needed to be let out a little bit just to make it more comfortable, so we added in a corset for her bodice top and a zipper through the skirt to the waist.
We did all the other standard alterations, as well as tightening up her straps for her sleeves, shortening her hem, and adding a beautiful bustle for her to dance the night away.

I believe Maddy and her husband had a Lord of the Rings theme to their wedding and attire, which is so fun! She had a beautiful headpiece to make her whole look come together. 👑🩷

Maddy was absolutely wonderful to work with. Wishing her and her husband all the love and happiness!

12/31/2025

✨ Payton ✨

Payton’s beautiful gown needed just the right finishing touches for her late-September wedding. We hemmed her dress, took in the sides through the hips for that perfect smooth fit, and added a lovely ballroom-style bustle to pick up points all the way around — giving the gown that seamless “hemmed all the way around” look when bustled. ✨

I also had the pleasure of hemming her mom’s dress, and they were both such lovely people to work with. Truly a joy from start to finish. Payton looked absolutely stunning, and I’m wishing her and her husband all the love and happiness in the world. 💕

12/08/2025

✨ Jenna ✨

Jenna was one of my beautiful July brides, and I had the joy of altering two dresses for her — both from . 💕

Her first gown needed to be let out at the hips, so I carefully worked around the lace and beading to create just the right amount of room. We also replaced the mesh panels under her arms to give her added comfort through the rib cage, tightened her straps, and finished it off with a lovely French bustle for her first dances. ✨

Her second dress was a simpler, elegant style — we hemmed it all the way around, added new bra cups, and took it in just a touch for that smooth, effortless fit. She wore it for a separate reception, and it suited the occasion perfectly.

Jenna was absolutely wonderful to work with, and each dress looked beautiful on her in its own way. Wishing her and her husband all the love and happiness! 🤍

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Kalamazoo, MI
49001

Telephone

+14198190436

Website

https://msha.ke/alterationsbypaige/

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