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Wedding Gown Alterations
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Asymmetrical Wedding GownAsymmetrical Wedding Gown
The most difficult train to bustle is the asymmetrical bridal gown. Each back side of the gown has a different look and amount of fabric to deal with. Our seamstress can help you decide how to bustle your dress. The most difficult train to bustle is the asymmetrical bridal gown. Each back side of the gown has a different look and amount...
Asymmetrical Wedding Gown BustleAsymmetrical Wedding Gown Bustle
At Deb's Sewing Service, our bustles come with written instructions for the bridal party. At Deb's Sewing Service, our bustles come with written instructions for the bridal party.
Asymmetrical Wedding Gown BustleAsymmetrical Wedding Gown Bustle
This bustled bridal gown is stunning and the bride felt confidnet and beautiful.This bustled bridal gown is stunning and the bride felt confidnet and beautiful.
Chistening GownChistening GownChistening GownChistening Gown
A beautiful keepsake that was mail ordered. From the Wedding Gown of RWA beautiful keepsake that was mail ordered. From the Wedding Gown of RW
Baby BonnetBaby Bonnet
Keepsake created from the Wedding Gown of RWKeepsake created from the Wedding Gown of RW
Baby doll in Christening set.Baby doll in Christening set.
A new clothing option and keepsake created from the Wedding Gown of RWA new clothing option and keepsake created from the Wedding Gown of RW
Baby Blanket using hem lace.Baby Blanket using hem lace.
A lovely keepsake created from the Wedding Gown of RWA lovely keepsake created from the Wedding Gown of RW
Scallop Hem and pearl detail on Christening GownScallop Hem and pearl detail on Christening Gown
Deb's Sewing Service lets you help design before the sewing begins. Fashioned rom the Wedding Gown of AE.Deb's Sewing Service lets you help design before the sewing begins. Fashioned rom the Wedding Gown of AE.
Bodice detail on Christening GownBodice detail on Christening Gown
Sewing re-creation custom made from the Wedding Gown of AE.Sewing re-creation custom made from the Wedding Gown of AE.
Brooklyn is the WINNER..Brooklyn is the WINNER..
Brooklyn won Best Dressed at the Teen Prom aboard an August Freedom of the Seas cruise with her Florida family.Brooklyn won Best Dressed at the Teen Prom aboard an August Freedom of the Seas cruise with her Florida family.
Happy customer in formal gown.Happy customer in formal gown.
Brooklyn is wearing her special formal gown. Deb's Sewing Service altered this gown taking it from a woman's size 14 down to a girls size 12. She is also wearing the custom eyelet jacket created especially for her.Brooklyn is wearing her special formal gown. Deb's Sewing Service altered this gown taking it from a woman's size 14 down to a...
Rehearsal Prop; Pretty in OrangeRehearsal Prop; Pretty in Orange
This custom veil was worn at the rehearsal of a very fun and not so formal bride.This custom veil was worn at the rehearsal of a very fun and not so formal bride.
Ribbon Trimmed VeilRibbon Trimmed Veil
Sara's custom elbo length circular veil matched the gown and other bridal accessories to perfection.Sara's custom elbo length circular veil matched the gown and other bridal accessories to perfection.
Beaded Prom GownBeaded Prom Gown
This close-up shows the expert restoration our seamstress did after the side seams have been taken in.This close-up shows the expert restoration our seamstress did after the side seams have been taken in.
Beaded Prom GownBeaded Prom Gown
A formal or prom gown that has a train can easily be bustled with a one point attachment allowing freedom to dance or move about without the worry of being stepped on.A formal or prom gown that has a train can easily be bustled with a one point attachment allowing freedom to dance or move abou...
Purple prom gownPurple prom gown
This lovely formal prom gown was hemmed just off the floor and taken in at the bustline.This lovely formal prom gown was hemmed just off the floor and taken in at the bustline.
Red prom gownRed prom gown
The beautiful red formal prom gown needed a small dart at each side bust to insure correct bodice fit. the hem just toucches the floor.The beautiful red formal prom gown needed a small dart at each side bust to insure correct bodice fit. the hem just toucches t...
Red prom gownRed prom gown
The back of the gown had loose straps that we shortened. Now the beaded straps fit close to the skin. Our seamstress will be happy to help you look awesome in your gown as well.The back of the gown had loose straps that we shortened. Now the beaded straps fit close to the skin. Our seamstress will be ...
Pink Beaded Prom GownPink Beaded Prom Gown
Re-beading needs to appear just like it did before alterations.Re-beading needs to appear just like it did before alterations.
Pink Beaded Prom GownPink Beaded Prom Gown
The prom gown fits perfectly with alterations to the shoulder strap and hem.The prom gown fits perfectly with alterations to the shoulder strap and hem.
Fun mask to match prom gownFun mask to match prom gown
Deb's Sewing Service is willing to go the extra mile and create accessories like this mask, to match your gown,Deb's Sewing Service is willing to go the extra mile and create accessories like this mask, to match your gown,
White ruffel prom gownWhite ruffel prom gown
Beautiful ruffels and a black sash on this prom gown is more fun with a mask. We tightened up the bodice and made the hem just off the floor.Beautiful ruffels and a black sash on this prom gown is more fun with a mask. We tightened up the bodice and made the hem just...
Christening Gown SetChristening Gown Set
We took a mother to be's bridal gown and turned it into a beautiful christening gown. Look closely near the hem and you will see the ring pillow and hair piece that this child will some day use at her own wedding. We took a mother to be's bridal gown and turned it into a beautiful christening gown. Look closely near the hem and you will s...
Custom Communion BasketsCustom Communion Baskets
These custom communion baskets were created from two rough cheese boxes. The purple is attached to the wood and the white linners are removable for washing. These custom communion baskets were created from two rough cheese boxes. The purple is attached to the wood and the white linne...
Green formal gownGreen formal gown
This green formal gown had damage from the hem being stepped on.This green formal gown had damage from the hem being stepped on.
Green formal gownGreen formal gown
Re-beading of this green formal gown was acomplished using the few found beads and some Deb's Sewing Service had on hand. Re-beading of this green formal gown was acomplished using the few found beads and some Deb's Sewing Service had on hand.
Green formal gownGreen formal gown
Our seamstress did a beautiful job. From a distance, you can hardly notice the different beads in this restoration project.Our seamstress did a beautiful job. From a distance, you can hardly notice the different beads in this restoration project.
RE-SIZED CUSHIONSRE-SIZED CUSHIONS
These cushions were too big for the client's porch chair so Deb's Sewing Service customized them to fit perfectly.These cushions were too big for the client's porch chair so Deb's Sewing Service customized them to fit perfectly.
White, pink and orange prom gownWhite, pink and orange prom gown
This white, pink and orange prom gown needed small darts at the bust to eliminate gaps at the side. We also hemmed the front of the gown to touch the floor. We added a bustle option for the small train.This white, pink and orange prom gown needed small darts at the bust to eliminate gaps at the side. We also hemmed the front o...
Buttons from the shipwreck museumButtons from the shipwreck museum
Deb was amused and needed to share this photo of buttons from the shipwreck museum in Florida.Deb was amused and needed to share this photo of buttons from the shipwreck museum in Florida.
Purple Prom gown with Silver BeadsPurple Prom gown with Silver Beads
This purple prom gown looks stunning with the proper fit. We adjusted the shoulder straps and hemmed the gown to allow the silver shoes to peek out just a little.This purple prom gown looks stunning with the proper fit. We adjusted the shoulder straps and hemmed the gown to allow the sil...
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
This ministers religious stole was a true custom project. Together we created the abstract design representing Creation and Resurrection.This ministers religious stole was a true custom project. Together we created the abstract design representing Creation and Re...
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Day one; God divided the light from the darkness.Day one; God divided the light from the darkness.
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Day two; God created heavenDay two; God created heaven
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Day three; God gathered the waters together and called them seas, the dry land Earth. The earth brought forth grasses, herbs and fruit trees.Day three; God gathered the waters together and called them seas, the dry land Earth. The earth brought forth grasses, herbs a...
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Day four; God created the Sun, Moon and the Stars.Day four; God created the Sun, Moon and the Stars.
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Day five; God created every moving creature in the seas and every winged fowl.Day five; God created every moving creature in the seas and every winged fowl.
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Deb's favorite day of the project; the sixth day where God created man. I used the silhouette of the minister's granddaughter to represent and to acknowledge her help with our creation.Deb's favorite day of the project; the sixth day where God created man. I used the silhouette of the minister's granddaughter ...
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Day seven; God rested. We used the Japanese word for rest against a light sky blue.Day seven; God rested. We used the Japanese word for rest against a light sky blue.
Minister's Religious StoleMinister's Religious Stole
Resurrection is shown here with the great stone rolled away from the sepulchre (burial cave).Resurrection is shown here with the great stone rolled away from the sepulchre (burial cave).
Pillow coverPillow cover
The Minister's Religious Stole project had a few leftover fabrics that were used to create this pillow front. It was a gift to Cierra for her ingenious ideas in abstract art.The Minister's Religious Stole project had a few leftover fabrics that were used to create this pillow front. It was a gift to...
Banquet seating cushion coversBanquet seating cushion covers
We made these covers with zippers so they can be washed.We made these covers with zippers so they can be washed.
Rocking Chair Cushion coversRocking Chair Cushion covers
Giving life to an old rocking chair, these custom cushions invite you in to sit a while.Giving life to an old rocking chair, these custom cushions invite you in to sit a while.
Saved Internet PurchaseSaved Internet Purchase
This pair of jeans was too small so we added a triangle of fabric to the center and fininished with decorative fabric and stiching to match the origional.This pair of jeans was too small so we added a triangle of fabric to the center and fininished with decorative fabric and stich...
high low hem on dresshigh low hem on dress
We changed this dress from an ordinary straight tea length hem by cutting the high low effect. We changed this dress from an ordinary straight tea length hem by cutting the high low effect.
Bubble hemBubble hem
We created a new look with a bubble hem applied to the popular high low style hem.We created a new look with a bubble hem applied to the popular high low style hem.
The back of a wedding gown. The back of a wedding gown.
This gown was way too small.This gown was way too small.
Corset BackCorset Back
Deb's Sewing Service can bring hope and new life to a too small gown by the addition of a corset back.Deb's Sewing Service can bring hope and new life to a too small gown by the addition of a corset back.
Custom fascinator.Custom fascinator.
When a bride wishes to not wear a long veil, choosing a fascinator with a little tulle tops off her hair do!When a bride wishes to not wear a long veil, choosing a fascinator with a little tulle tops off her hair do!
You may kiss the bride.You may kiss the bride.
Using a few leftovers from alterations, we created this cute keepsake by enhancing a pair of magnetic kissing dogs.Using a few leftovers from alterations, we created this cute keepsake by enhancing a pair of magnetic kissing dogs.
Custom Dress in linen.Custom Dress in linen.
This dress is being used to sample the pattern for this bride's simple summer wedding dress. Now that we have our fit, making the white dress will be simple.This dress is being used to sample the pattern for this bride's simple summer wedding dress. Now that we have our fit, making ...
Custom Linen AccentCustom Linen Accent
The pattern called for a simple bow accent. To make the dress unlike no others, Deb's Sewing Service created this accent as well. The pattern called for a simple bow accent. To make the dress unlike no others, Deb's Sewing Service created this accent as w...
The t-shirt dress.The t-shirt dress.
The t-shirt dress is a hit at the Fashion Show Parties.The t-shirt dress is a hit at the Fashion Show Parties.
Cushion Backs for Banquet Seating.Cushion Backs for Banquet Seating.
On this project Deb's Sewing Service only re-covered the back cushions. The client was able to cover the bottom that attached to the wood.On this project Deb's Sewing Service only re-covered the back cushions. The client was able to cover the bottom that attached ...
Two Piece top and skirt.Two Piece top and skirt.
this two piece outfit can mix and match for extended fashion. Together they are perfectly matched vertically for best eye appeal.this two piece outfit can mix and match for extended fashion. Together they are perfectly matched vertically for best eye appeal.
Garter set.Garter set.
Custom designed garter set in the brides favorite shade of blue.Custom designed garter set in the brides favorite shade of blue.
M's Gown BackM's Gown Back
This Over Bustle required the gown to be lifted separate from the netting overlay.This Over Bustle required the gown to be lifted separate from the netting overlay.
M's Gown FrontM's Gown Front
The Bride and Groom will be Salsa dancing at the reception, so We made additional bustle points to pull this netting completely off the floor in the front. The Bride and Groom will be Salsa dancing at the reception, so We made additional bustle points to pull this netting completely...
Jean's Bridal Crown.Jean's Bridal Crown.
We dated this vintage piece back to 1930"s because of the wax flowers commonly used in that era. We dated this vintage piece back to 1930"s because of the wax flowers commonly used in that era.
Bustle PointsBustle Points
No matter what needs pulled up for the bustle, all points are clearly marked for easy identification. Our recommendation is to take a picture of the marked points, then remove for the wedding. Afterwards, refer to the photos to find the almost invisible bustle points.No matter what needs pulled up for the bustle, all points are clearly marked for easy identification. Our recommendation is to...
Attention to Detail Attention to Detail
It is our pleasure to address all the details with loving attention. In this picture several layers of netting were cut with precision for the perfect hem.It is our pleasure to address all the details with loving attention. In this picture several layers of netting were cut with p...
Deb's Sewing Service SignDeb's Sewing Service Sign
Look for this sign out front as you drive up for a visitLook for this sign out front as you drive up for a visit
Perfect AccessoryPerfect Accessory
Have a creative idea? We can help with that!Have a creative idea? We can help with that!
A little something extra!A little something extra!
We created these items to dress up a plain navy dress. The smaller was added to her hair. We created these items to dress up a plain navy dress. The smaller was added to her hair.
Narrow HemNarrow Hem
This gown needed a narrow rolled hem just skimming the floor so her fabulous shoes peeked out as she walked. This gown needed a narrow rolled hem just skimming the floor so her fabulous shoes peeked out as she walked.
Red Sequin Shoe CoversRed Sequin Shoe Covers
Yes we did. unable to secure the needed shoe covers from their supplier in time, we were asked to make these. Time consuming, but we saved the day and the recital for 4 ladies. Yes we did. unable to secure the needed shoe covers from their supplier in time, we were asked to make these. Time consuming,...
HOW FUN IS THIS! HOW FUN IS THIS!
Minor alterations and a hem. Most definitely worthy of posting this picture. Renaissance Fair Ready Minor alterations and a hem. Most definitely worthy of posting this picture. Renaissance Fair Ready
Jean's childhood dollJean's childhood doll
We copied details from Jean's wedding gown so her doll would match.We copied details from Jean's wedding gown so her doll would match.
ONE HAPPY BRIDEONE HAPPY BRIDE
restored headpiece, altered gown, ready for her wedding day.restored headpiece, altered gown, ready for her wedding day.
Bella and AG DollBella and AG Doll
Matching 1st communion dresses!Matching 1st communion dresses!
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Even sequin dresses can be shortened.Even sequin dresses can be shortened.
Brides Maid Gown 2019Brides Maid Gown 2019
Lovely floor length gown.Lovely floor length gown.
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One of my special friends in her beautiful blue gown.One of my special friends in her beautiful blue gown.
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Matching Bow tie from the extra hem fabric. We added pockets to the gown as well.Matching Bow tie from the extra hem fabric. We added pockets to the gown as well.
Prom 2019 "Better than it was."Prom 2019 "Better than it was."
This lovely dress had beads missing. Added some similar beads and extra Swarvarski stones.This lovely dress had beads missing. Added some similar beads and extra Swarvarski stones.
A.D. Prom 2019A.D. Prom 2019
Happy client! And she has pockets.Happy client! And she has pockets.
Special event dressSpecial event dress
The sleeve was a little snug so we made a "key hole" to enlarge the sleeve.The sleeve was a little snug so we made a "key hole" to enlarge the sleeve.
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Lime green tutuLime green tutu
Specially made for You Can Do It Dance and Fitness, Mommy/Daddy and me class.Specially made for You Can Do It Dance and Fitness, Mommy/Daddy and me class.
Baptism gown from family wedding gownBaptism gown from family wedding gown
Gown was created for a twin. This new gown inspiration was the 125 year old gown that was to be worn by the other twin.Gown was created for a twin. This new gown inspiration was the 125 year old gown that was to be worn by the other twin.
Baptism gown from family wedding gown (back)Baptism gown from family wedding gown (back)
The gown was made gender neutral in the front. The back however ....we reused the original bow and mini train.The gown was made gender neutral in the front. The back however ....we reused the original bow and mini train.
Group Sewing LessonGroup Sewing Lesson
Alissa and Abby Alissa and Abby
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Jake, D. and AbbyJake, D. and Abby