Seamstress or tailor recommendations. I have a dress that needs altering. Does anyone have experience with a skilled tailor that is also reasonably priced?
BackSlapper replied:
I like [Sandra G's](http://www.sandragsalterations.com/), in Bearden. She recut a suit jacket for me recently and did a great job. Affordable, too.
I would really love some feedback on dress preservation :) I have a huge ballgown and two veils that I would like to preserve. Are veils included in dress shop preservation kits like Alfred Angelo or David's? Is there a reputable company that would do custom preservation in a wooden shadowbox or frame? I need it to be as safely preserved as possible :)
Laura M. replied:
Sandra G sends dresses to a bridal cleaning company in NY. The cleaning on my dress is $125. I don't know how much cleaning & preservation is, but the company only works on wedding dresses. (I would not recommend having any of the local dry cleaners do it. I know a little about the cleaning process of wedding gowns, and their answers scared me!) I would highly recommend calling Sandra for the cleaning company's info. (She can send it off for you.) Sandra G 865-588-6018
Knoxville girlfriends, I need the name of a good, affordable seamstress to hem Catie's prom dress. This person needs to have experience with formal gowns. Thanks!
Glenda M. replied:
Sandra G is the lady from the Homegrown story on WBIR. She has done a pageant dress for my daughter and my suit for my daughter's wedding. http://www.sandragsalterations.com/
Cyndi C. replied:
We are having Paige's hemmed at Sandra G's.
Mary S. replied:
My girls are going to Sandra G's, also.
Carolyn M. replied:
Sandra G's also did Lindsay's wedding dress last fall. She was great to work with and did a great job.
Tanda M. replied:
Sandra G's does fantastic work. Has done 2 prom dresses for Ashley.
ISO: someone who does alterations at a reasonable price
Jackie P. replied:
I used Sandra G for mine and it ran me $250 for everything (hem, taking it in, cups, etc) and my dress has quite a few layers. The fit is beyond perfect and they were great to work with! Can't say enough great things about my experience! 588-6018
I am looking for someone to do alterations for my dress and the bridesmaids' dresses. They are all from David's Bridal but I have heard mixed reviews about their alterations department. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Danielle B. replied:
her # is 865-588-6018 and I remember her being pretty good with pricing... This was almost 3 yrs ago but she was awesome!