Simply Made, Simply Altered

Simply Made, Simply Altered I have a tremendous amount of experience and passion for sewing and creating one of a kind items.Please message me with specific questions or inquiries.

With a degree from Columbia in fashion design specializing in custom dress making, I have been sewing 15 years with experience in creating one of a kind items for all occasions. I believe that sewing is a lost art and there are very few seamstresses out there that are current with growing trends and skills. I have been very grateful to have the client base throughout the last 15 years. I do a tre

mendous amount of wedding gown/bridal party alterations in addition to custom dress making and have expanded into toddler & baby accessories/dresses. Being a home based business, it allows me to be flexible in scheduling fittings & appointments. Inbox me to inquire on any special orders or questions. Items can be hand delivered or shipped. [email protected]

5•16•26 Lexi married in a private ceremony with a party at a bar in Frankfort. Her vision was to redo her mom’s wedding...
06/18/2026

5•16•26 Lexi married in a private ceremony with a party at a bar in Frankfort. Her vision was to redo her mom’s wedding dress for her “bar wedding”. After changing the neckline and adding a new skirt, her vision came to life. Thank you so much for choosing me, I had so much fun with this creation.
Alterations included:
🧵Removing original halter strap to make new straps, hand beaded with pearls
🧵New skirt
🧵Neck scarf
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5•16•26 Nora married at the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago. It was lovely to have the Keaty girls back to see me after...
06/17/2026

5•16•26 Nora married at the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago. It was lovely to have the Keaty girls back to see me after not having a family wedding in years. Thank you so much for choosing me and supporting me all these years.
Alterations included:
🧵Shoulder adjustment
🧵Taking in of skirt
🧵Hem
🧵French bustle
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4•18•26 Erin married at Galleria Marchetti. Oh Erin was one of the best! We worked side by side for months to make her...
06/11/2026

4•18•26 Erin married at Galleria Marchetti.
Oh Erin was one of the best! We worked side by side for months to make her dress her own. Every alteration made was made with intent to transform this dress into a dress of her dreams. Hemming the train created the perfect amount of dress to bustle into the cutest French bustle. Thank you so much for choosing me to bring your vision to life.
Alterations included:
🧵Bodice fit
🧵Lined bodice
🧵Custom sleeves
🧵Hemming of dress and train
🧵Custom lace veil
🧵French bustle
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A perfect rehearsal dress made from her mom’s wedding dress. ••
06/11/2026

A perfect rehearsal dress made from her mom’s wedding dress.
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4•18•26 Crystal married in Chicago. Having bought her dress as a sample at a size 14, you would never be able to tell ...
06/09/2026

4•18•26 Crystal married in Chicago. Having bought her dress as a sample at a size 14, you would never be able to tell it was altered down to a size 8. In addition to perfecting the fit, I was able to minimize her train to use the fabric for of detachable sleeves leaving her no train to bustle. The dress was truly changed to be perfect for her and her simple wedding.
Alterations included:
🧵Complete dress fit
🧵Hem
🧵Custom sleeves
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4•26•26 Maria married at The Joinery in Chicago. From her first fitting, traveling to me from the city in a snowstorm,...
06/08/2026

4•26•26 Maria married at The Joinery in Chicago. From her first fitting, traveling to me from the city in a snowstorm, to a perfect spring day in April. Maria had so much happiness on her day and I could not imagine her in any other dress than the one she chose. Thanks for choosing me to perfect it.
Alterations included:
🧵Shoulder and skirt fit
🧵Hem
🧵Ballroom bustle
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The busy wedding season does not allow for me to do many prom or grad clients. These special ladies were lucky enough to...
06/04/2026

The busy wedding season does not allow for me to do many prom or grad clients. These special ladies were lucky enough to snag a spot with me early on. A few prom gals and Mcauley grads, one that wore her mom’s wedding dress transformed into her white grad dress.
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4•25•26 Sara married at The Wellsley in Chicago. Despite having had a bit of a dilemma receiving her dress from the sh...
06/01/2026

4•25•26 Sara married at The Wellsley in Chicago. Despite having had a bit of a dilemma receiving her dress from the shop not correct and having to wait for a new dress at a rush. I was able to get her alterations done in time for her big day with some time to spare! Thanks for choosing me to perfect your dress.
Alterations included:
🧵Complete dress fit
🧵Hem
🧵Ballroom bustle
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4•5•26 Alex married at The Addison in Boca Raton, Florida. So incredibly special to work with her to perfect her dress...
05/27/2026

4•5•26 Alex married at The Addison in Boca Raton, Florida. So incredibly special to work with her to perfect her dress, make her veil,
As well as alterations to her welcome party dress and ceremony dress. Thanks for choosing me to perfect your dress. I absolutely loved all our time together.
Alterations included:
🧵Hem
🧵French bustle
🧵Custom veil with lace
🧵Buttons added to dress
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4•11•26 Audrey married at the Orland Chateau. Such a sweet bride that looked so happy and beautiful on her day. Thank...
05/27/2026

4•11•26 Audrey married at the Orland Chateau. Such a sweet bride that looked so happy and beautiful on her day. Thanks for choosing me to perfect your dress.
Alterations included:
🧵Bodice fit
🧵Hem
🧵French bustle
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