Word about Alterations
Bridal gowns, bridesmaid gowns, and mother's gowns are made according to the designer's standard size chart. Of course not every woman is built the exact same, so sometimes the sides need to be taken in or let out, sometimes the hem needs to be raised. These adjustments to formal wear are far more complicated than say a hem on a pair of pants! Gowns are made of expensive fabrics sometimes with beading, laces etc. The bodices have multiple fabric layers with boning that MUST go back together just so. A seamstress not only needs to know how to sew, he/she needs to know about fit, fabric, fabric grain, the list goes on and on. This skill is not easily acquired, it takes years of experience, we know, we've seen some horrendous examples of what some consider alterations.
We are blessed to have partnered with Transformations By Kerri to do our gown alterations. Kerri Heinz has over 20 years of experience and time and time again performs flawless work. Her work is what customizes your gown for YOU....your gown should fit like a glove and you should not be able to tell it was altered.
Of course, this service and skill is going to cost you. Alterations are always an extra cost in addition to the price of your gown so you will want to keep that in mind when choosing it. At the Bridal Boutique we try to carry gowns that are alteration friendly and we try to keep your alteration costs as low as possible. Our alterations are outsourced to Transformations By Kerri so we do not profit from her work, except to have brides, bridesmaids, and mothers that are thrilled with their perfectly fit gowns....which is our main goal.
So the next time you need alterations, remember that you are paying for more than some quick stitches. You are paying for skill, precision, and time. You don't work for free (at least I hope not anyway) so you can understand why a seamstress would need to charge for their work.
Fitting appointments can be made by calling
The Bridal Boutique at 515-244-2266 or
Transformations by Kerri at 515-240-6523.