Fittings are one of the most meaningful parts of the bridal journey—and while they can feel overwhelming, they don’t have to be.
Selecting your wedding gown is an incredibly personal decision, and ensuring it fits flawlessly is just as important as finding the perfect silhouette! Our approach is entirely bespoke, offering thoughtful guidance and expert craftsmanship tailored to your individual shape, style, and vision. Every bride deserves a gown that not only fits beautifully, but feels like it was made just for her! Throughout the fitting process, we’ll listen closely to your needs, offer refined recommendations, and ensure each adjustment brings you closer to the gown of your dreams—with comfort, elegance, and confidence every step of the way!
An Elevated Experience, From Start to Finish
OUR PROCESS
STEP 1 - Reserve Your Fittings
Begin your experience by scheduling both your first and second fittings through our online portal. Please bring your gown, along with the shoes and undergarments you plan to wear on your wedding day, to ensure a flawless fit from the very start.
STEP 2 - The Initial Fitting
During your first appointment, Sarah will carefully assess and pin your gown, guiding you through any recommended alterations with expert precision. We’ll walk through each detail together, finalize pricing, and ensure you feel confident before moving forward. Payment is not due until your second fitting.
STEP 3 - THE FINAL FITTING
Slip into your gown and experience the transformation. At this fitting, every adjustment will be perfected to your unique shape and comfort. If any final tweaks are needed, they will be completed within one week—after which your gown is yours to take home, ready for your unforgettable day.
Perfect fit is more than just sewing, it is making your dream dress come true.
Design dictionary
commom terms
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Term: Bra Cup
Women love these! These are nice and soft beige bra cups that are sewn directly on the inside of your dress for great shape and are also very comfortable.
02
Term: Bustier Bra
Remember when people wore corsets in the old fashion days? I sell bustier bras that are the modern take on the old style corsets. The really lift the girls up and also define the waist. These are great with strapless dresses, and often I suggest having this bra sewn into your dress so it REALLY holds itself in place.
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Term: Bustline
The body circumference at the fullest level of your bust.
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Term: Bustle
The bustle is a set of ties or buttons that lift your train after the ceremony, making it easier to move during the reception. A friend, bridesmaid, or your mom should learn how to do it—ideally by attending your final fitting. Most dresses don’t come with a bustle by default, but you’ll be shown the best options for your gown at the appointment.
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Term: Hem
A hem is the activity of shortening the length of your dress. For most floor-length dresses, I hem so the dress just sweeps the floor. However, I will go shorter if you aspire more ease of movement. I will need you to bring your shoes to every fitting shoes so I can pin the dress properly.
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Term: Hipline
The hipline is the body circumference at the fullest level of your hips.
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Term: Hook and Eye
These are VERY important and often overlooked. They are tiny metal products, one piece is a metal hook, and one piece is a metal loop that attach to each other. They are sewn on either side of the top of the zipper on every dress, it ensures the zipper will not unzip throughout the day!
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Term: “Let-Out
This term I use to describe making your dress ‘larger’ at either the bustline, waistline, or hips, or all three! Hopefully, your dress has room in there to work with. If not, we add a little fabric strip in there. This is possible with dresses that have lace details as I can use the lace to overlap onto this fabric strip, ultimately making this alteration completely un-noticeable.
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Term: Mock Dress
A cotton muslin material is often used in mock-ups for custom dresses. Muslin garment bags are also a great alternative if you are not having your dress professionally stored right away.
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Term: Slip / Crinoline
These words are often used interchangeably. Some dresses come with a little netting or crinoline within the skirt of your dress itself. Sometimes, if we want to enlarge the skirt of your dress, we add a separate slip/crinoline. Often, designers create these dresses with the expectation that you add a separate slip/crinoline.
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Term: Take-In
This term I use to describe making your dress ‘smaller’ at either the bustline, waistline, or hips, or all three! This is something we do when your dress is too big and I do so at the side seams, evenly on both sides of your dress.
Tulle: The material your veil is made of! Can also be found in illusion tops and elsewhere on dresses. It is like a netting material made of either cotton, nylon, or even silk.
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Term: Waistline
Separates the upper and lower parts of a garment. It is the smallest part of body circumference between the bustline and hip line.
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