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Custom Sewing by Heather is an award-winning custom alteration and sewing specialist based in Woodbury, Minnesota. As a child, owner Heather Baldridge loved to sew her own clothing. She turned that passion into a business, and more than 20 years later Heather still takes pride in finding the perfect feel, fit, and look for every customer. Whether you have a new dress that needs customization or an inherited gown that you want to modernize, Heather and her highly skilled team will make your dreams come true.

Services Offered
Custom Sewing By Heather offers services to the bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride, mother of the groom, and flower girls — no matter how your wedding party is organized, your sartorial needs will be taken care of. Heather can also create custom wedding gowns, whether from scratch or by altering an existing dress. She can add beadwork or bustles to a gown or modernize an heirloom dress. And if you need a garter or veil, Heather has you covered there as well.

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How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Flower Girls
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
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Which of the following items do you offer?

Garters
Veils

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Heather is highly praised for her exceptional skills in wedding dress alterations. Reviewers appreciate her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make brides feel confident and beautiful in their dresses. Heather's communication, efficiency, and knowledge in altering various styles of dresses have received glowing feedback. Additionally, her patience, advice, and guidance during fittings have made the alteration process stress-free and enjoyable for brides. Overall, Heather comes highly recommended for brides seeking flawless alterations and personalized service for their special day.

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Heather is highly praised for her exceptional skills in wedding dress alterations. Reviewers appreciate her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make brides feel confident and beautiful in their dresses. Heather's communication, efficiency, and knowledge in altering various styles of dresses have received glowing feedback. Additionally, her patience, advice, and guidance during fittings have made the alteration process stress-free and enjoyable for brides. Overall, Heather comes highly recommended for brides seeking flawless alterations and personalized service for their special day.

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Haley Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - Contact Early!!

Heather is absolutely incredible! She is so knowledgeable and knows how to make any dress look great! I had a dress with a lot of delicate laters and lace. She was able to hem my dress AND move the delicate lace up the dress so I did not lose the details I loved about the dress. She was so professional and just amazing. I was nervous that she would be out of our budget, but she was in line with a lot of the quotes I received and she is by far the best in the business. She also added made sure the dress looked amazing while bustled. She also made it very easy for someone to bustle the day of. I am so eternally grateful to have been able to work with Heather!
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Kristina Sent on 07/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 experience, Heather is the best!

Heather is truly a joy to work with!! Not only did my wedding dress fit perfectly, she made me feel so confident every time I stepped into her studio! She is extremely professional, and walked my MOH step by step through the bustle instructions and made sure she understood. She is an artist at her craft, and I would recommend her time and time again to any bride needing alterations done! Her alterations space is located in her beautiful home, and there is ample driveway parking as well as on the street in front of her home.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!!

Heather was such an amazing find for me! I had a beautiful dress that didn't need a lot of alterations, but I needed a professional to help me revamp it so it was easier to walk in. Heather had great ideas and made the dress even more beautiful. She was incredibly communicative and efficient. I really appreciated knowing exactly what to expect at each fitting and knowing the timeframe. She did an amazing job and I highly recommend her for your wedding alteration needs!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Dress Alterations

I could not have chosen anyone better to alter my wedding dress. It is so clear that Heather takes the utmost pride in the work she does and is genuinely so excited for the brides she works with. She was very open with her communication and helped guide me as I wasn't completely sure what I wanted to do with the length as I got married on a beach. She made this process stress free and would absolutely recommend her for any bride in the future.
Kelsie
Kelsie Sent on 01/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience working with Custom Sewing by Heather!

Heather was able to completely rework my dress and did an incredible job! I lost quite a bit of weight after purchasing my dress, so Heather had to take it in pretty significantly to make it fit. She was able to work me into her busy schedule and got all the alterations done within a few weeks. Heather took such good care of my dress and I was amazed by the final product!
Gifty
Gifty Sent on 01/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Heather’s Tips and Expertise Made All the Difference

Heather is an absolute gem, and I’m so grateful for her expertise in altering not just one but two very different dresses for my wedding. From our first meeting, she put me completely at ease with her wealth of experience and deep knowledge of dresses, fabrics, and alterations. She didn’t just make my dresses fit perfectly; she also provided great tips and ideas that made the process so much smoother.

One thing I truly appreciated was her honesty and reassurance about what it means to wear a delicate dress all evening. She reminded me multiple times that my dress would get dirty, and things might even fall apart—and she was absolutely right! By the time I walked down the aisle, the underside of my dress was dirty, and during the reception (#KnuckIfYouBuck), one of my straps came undone. But none of that caused me any stress because Heather had prepared me for the reality of enjoying my night in a beautiful, delicate gown.

On top of her technical skills, Heather has a calming presence that worked wonders for my nervous energy. She was always polite, kind, and patient, which made the fittings so much easier. Bonus points: dress alterations can sometimes feel uncomfortable due to body image concerns, but I never felt anything but confident and comfortable in her care.

Heather is truly a master of her craft, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She made my dresses—and me—feel amazing on one of the most special days of my life. Thank you, Heather!
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Alexa Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Would Recommend!

Working with Heather was one of the easiest parts of my wedding planning. I went to her with a vision of a dress not sure if it was even possible but Heather worked with me and created my vision perfectly. She is very professional and informative. She addressed all my questions and concerns and made sure I understood my dress and the alterations before she did them. Definitely would recommend Heather to any bride!
Abby
Abby Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Work!

Heather is an absolute gem to work with! She truly understands that a wedding dress is the most important garment you'll ever wear and is committed to making sure it fits flawlessly. Her attention to detail is impeccable, from the fit and tailoring to teaching you how to care for and bustle the dress. She takes the time to ensure you feel confident and stunning on your big day, and she absolutely succeeds in this. I would wholeheartedly recommend Heather to anyone looking for a seamstress who truly cares about bringing your bridal vision to life!
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Tanya Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Gown Alterations

Heather, thank you so much for the fantastic alterations to my wedding dress. It fit me perfect when we were done and I felt so beautiful. The dress looked better than I ever could imagined. You were so personable and I greatly appreciate all your knowledge, especially in explaining things to me. My wedding gown shows you take great pride in your work! Thank you so much, I can’t wait until our big day.

Tanya M.
Kendall
Kendall Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience with Custom Sewing by Heather

I couldn’t be happier that I chose Heather for my wedding dress alterations. She is truly talented, kind, and professional in every way. From the start, I was a bit nervous about the intricate details of my dress, but Heather immediately put me at ease. Her attention to detail and skill are remarkable, and the final result was absolutely perfect. I’m beyond thrilled with her work and would highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for wedding dress alterations.
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Heather is not only professional, welcoming and friendly, but does amazing work! Many of my clients have gone to her for alterations and all have been very pleased. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to be fussing with a dress that doesn't fit you properly. Great alterations can make your wedding gown go from great to outstanding. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

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