Becky's Alterations & Sew Forth

Becky's Alterations & Sew Forth I offer alterations of every kind, specializing in bridesmaid and prom dresses. I've made Christening outfits, pillows and Xmas stockings from wedding gowns.

Text with any questions! I welcome the opportunity to help you out with your sewing needs!!

Another successful wedding dress repurpose. From Mom's elegant 1990s dress to daughter's swingy rehearsal dress. It tur...
04/20/2026

Another successful wedding dress repurpose. From Mom's elegant 1990s dress to daughter's swingy rehearsal dress. It turned out so lovely. Hours of removing the lace from bottom of the dress and then reattaching to shortened dress. Reapplied lace appliques. Cut away heavy tulle and shortened layers. So so satisfying and bride was so giggly and happy!!!!

Bride approved post. Built up the neckline and then used lace from extra hem line to overlay. Hemmed dress. Added strin...
11/20/2025

Bride approved post. Built up the neckline and then used lace from extra hem line to overlay. Hemmed dress. Added string of jewels in back. Pretty dress turned into GORGEOUS dress, just as bride envisioned it!!!!

Historically correct 1940s women's baseball attire. This style was worn by WW II professional women's league.
07/09/2025

Historically correct 1940s women's baseball attire. This style was worn by WW II professional women's league.

Bouquet wrap
07/09/2025

Bouquet wrap

Repurposed wedding gown for daughter's ring bearer pillow
07/09/2025

Repurposed wedding gown for daughter's ring bearer pillow

Happy bride!!!
07/09/2025

Happy bride!!!

I haven't posted in a long while. Prom was super busy, 63 dresses this year! THANK YOU to everyone who trusted me!! I've...
07/09/2025

I haven't posted in a long while. Prom was super busy, 63 dresses this year! THANK YOU to everyone who trusted me!!

I've just finished a jacket repurposed from daughter's quilt that she used on her bed growing up! What a fun project!

Beautiful prom dress bustled and ready to wear! 815-218-4822 Give me a call so I can help you with your prom dress!
03/21/2024

Beautiful prom dress bustled and ready to wear! 815-218-4822 Give me a call so I can help you with your prom dress!

What a GREAT idea!!!
02/20/2024

What a GREAT idea!!!

Created this Halloween costume for a client from a picture she had! She was ecstatic!!! Happy client, happy me!!
10/31/2023

Created this Halloween costume for a client from a picture she had! She was ecstatic!!! Happy client, happy me!!

What a beautiful way to honor a deceased father! Flag made of his hankies, blue from his shirt, and tabs from pant belt ...
08/09/2023

What a beautiful way to honor a deceased father! Flag made of his hankies, blue from his shirt, and tabs from pant belt loops! Another friend got the star panel off Etsy! Many hours in this project!

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