Before we begin, I just would love to congratulate you not only on your upcoming nuptials but also on finding your dream dress. I know that trusting somebody with such an important garment can be incredibly nerve-racking and overwhelming. I want you to know how safe your wedding dress will be in our hands, and how much pride we take in our dress fitting services and alterations. This company is built on a lifetime of dedication towards this craft, and we are honored to work on your wedding gown. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send them my way so we can talk about how we can make this experience as comfortable as possible for you. I recognize that wedding season can be incredibly stressful, but I am committed to making it not only completely painless but deeply enjoyable as well.
I look forward to working together,
Maya
Please reach out to us at gmsewco@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
G.M. Sewing Company is located at Karma Bird House: 47 Maple Street, in Suite 224. Look for the brick building with Kestrel Coffee in the main lobby. Please enter through the building's front door, and take a left over to the elevator. Once you exit the elevator on the second floor, take a left down the hallway (past the restrooms) and you will find Suite 224.
Parking: There is street parking down Maple Street, and also on Battery Street.
First Fittings: $65 - paid for during booking
Additional Appointments: Prorated $55/hour
Studio Alteration Rate: $55
Studio Design Rate: $75
Please bring whatever shoes you are planning on wearing at your wedding and any undergarments you think you will wear with your dress. Slips and linings can be added into dresses if you aren't sure what you should wear - we can go over options at your first fitting.
Please send an email to gmsewco@gmail.com and you will receive a questionnaire to fill out as well as our welcome packet. Once you fill out the questionnaire, we will send you a link to book an appointment.
Yes! Even if you don't know the exact date your dress will arrive at the bridal shop, it is important to get your bridal appointment on the calendar. We take on a certain amount of dresses every six weeks and run production in batches. So, it is best to get your name down before that batch fills up! That being said, appointments can be shifted once they are made, so if you need to reschedule because your dress has not arrived yet (or surprise it came early!) please feel free to reach back out and we will do what we can do accommodate.
Short answer: about six weeks. That being said, it can be around 2+ months. Most alterations include around 3 fittings: the first initial fitting, a second follow up to make sure everything is headed in the right direction, and the third which in most cases is your pick up. After you fill out our questionnaire, we can give you an idea on what the timeline for your dress looks like, and when the best time to schedule your appointment might be.
Absolutely! I have a deep love for working on vintage gowns, and I would be honored to bring whatever vision you have come to life. Since this is a very custom project, please shoot any ideas my way and we can get the process started.
If you are planning on having any vintage gowns worked on, please have them dry cleaned before they are brought to the studio!
Yes, please feel free to bring a friend or parent! We do ask that you only bring a max of two guests with you to your fitting.
Please email gmsewco@gmail.com to get scheduled!