THE SASSI SEAMSTRESS

Tips For Brides

Things to remember when making a booking...

From the time you were a little girl, you’ve probably dreamt about your wedding day and the moment you step out in your perfectly fitting wedding dress. Your wedding will be one of the biggest and most memorable days of your life, so you want it to be perfect!

DON'T LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE TO BOOK YOUR WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS

Bridal alterations take 4-6 weeks. Even if your wedding is not until 6 months away, it is best to get booked into my schedule as I do tend to get very busy. Anything that you are wanting to change on your wedding dress can be done, including, but not limited to:-

  • Shortening hems
  • Taking in at the waist
  • Adjusting straps or shoulders
  • Adding sleeves
  • Replacing a zip with a corset
  • Reshaping the skirt and adding a bustle.

When you come for your fitting  you need to have the shoes you will wear on the day or something close to the right height and the bra you will wear with the dress, (if you are wearing one).

For quotes and any enquiries, please email me at thesassiseamstress@gmail.com with 

  1. The date of your event
  2. What you would like done to your dress
  3. A few pictures, so I can see what style of dress you have

Alternatively you can book a fitting straight away.

Professional Wedding Dress Alterations for that flawless fit

At The Sassi Seamstress, we take care of all things weddings. Bridal gown alterations and modifications, suits for the Groom and Grooms men, Bridesmaids dresses, Flower Girl, Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom and the outfits of everyone attending the wedding. You could say we practically dress everyone at the wedding.

Beautiful bride wearing a lace wedding gown with lace sleeves

Bridal FAQs

HOW LONG DO ALTERATIONS TAKE?

4-6 weeks, from the initial fitting to when you pick it up.

It’s best to have the dress completed 2-4 weeks before your wedding day.

HOW MUCH DO WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS COST?

On average $400. But I will provide you with an estimate at the time of fitting because every dress and bride is unique!

A deposit of $100 is required at your fitting. Once the work to your dress has commenced and we discover the task, is more complex than originally quote, we will call you with what the additional costs will be.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY FITTING?

Fittings need to be booked in, in advance.

Any changes to your fitting time need to be made 24 hrs in advance.

The last fitting should be 4 weeks before the event takes place.

When you book online, please include the date of your wedding, what you require to be done and any additional information that we need to know.

HOW LONG WILL A FITTING TAKE?

Approx. 20 mins.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY FITTING?

Please bring shoes, bra, any form-fitting underwear or anything that you’d be wearing on the day. 

WHAT IF I AM TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING?

Yes, lots can happen before a wedding, women lose weight, put on weight, fall pregnant.

It is best to book in for you last fitting 4 weeks out from the event.

CAN I BRING A FRIEND ALONG TO THE FITTING, OR MY CHILDREN?

Yes everyone is welcome but the maximum number of attendees is 5.

DO YOU DO ALTERATIONS FOR BRIDESMAIDS, THE GROOM AND GROOMSMEN?

Yes! Suits have a 3-week turnaround and trouser hems take 10 days.

Bridesmaids can book in for a fitting here and begin at $100

WHEN WILL I KNOW MY DRESS IS READY TO BE PICKED UP?

Once all alterations are complete, you will receive a text message with the final balance for alterations, plus a notification to book a time for pickup.

This is a final fitting, so please bring shoes, bra and any form fitting underwear to the fitting. If there any further changes to your dress, other than your initial fitting, these will be at cost.

Final fittings can coincide with your hair and makeup trails, so you can get an idea of everything all together.

WHAT IF MY DRESS DOESN'T FIT RIGHT AFTER I HAVE TAKEN IT HOME?

Once you have taken your dress home, it is considered complete. Any further alterations, due to you changing your mind are at an additional cost.

CONTACT THE SASSI SEAMSTRESS

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