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I was standing up in a wedding in Michigan, and had to order my dress over the phone based off my measurements. When I received the size 8 dress, I was convinced they sent me a 4 and inserted the wrong size-tag inside. I was bound and determined to lose as much weight as possible, so I could squeeze into what I fondly referred to as "the purple dress from hell". It was made of chiffon, and I was warned when I ordered it that chiffon dresses were extremely difficult to let out, and this one had very little extra fabric.
A month before the wedding, I could only zip the thing half-way up (all the way if I had my husband's assistance and didn't want to sit/breathe/move). I was in panic mode and came on Yelp searching for a seamstress who might be able to do something to fix the dress. I accepted that I had waited too long, and it would be impossible for anyone to make it fit me without making the dress a corset-back. I dreaded the thought of telling my girl friend (and stressed out bride-to-be), that I would need to basically re-do the dress that she desperately wanted us to all be identical in. When I saw the rave reviews on Yelp about Jenny, I knew she would be my only hope. I called her in panic mode, and she offered to see me THAT day.
Jenny's studio is in the back of her home, so park on the side of her house around the corner. It was cute, clean and bridal gowns were hung everywhere! Clearly this woman knows what she's doing if so many brides trust her with their gowns. Jenny is sweet, and didn't make me feel like a huge cow when I demonstrated how lovely the gown fit me. She took my measurements, said she'd call me in a week or so and assured me she could make it work without a corset back.
Two days later... (yes, TWO!), Jenny called me see if I had time to come over and try the gown on before she completed it. I went over the next day, and wouldn't you know, it FIT! I don't know how she did it, but she did! I hugged her with joy, and she told me she could have it finalized in just a couple of days. The whole process took about a week. Sure, the price was higher than other seamstresses, but it was definitely worth it because the quality of Jenny's work is impeccable. I would HIGHLY recommend her to alter your most precious garments, or in my case - gowns from hell.
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