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Melody
Devoted June 2010

Had my dress fitting...disaster

Melody, on April 16, 2010 at 11:29 AM

Posted in Planning 57

To make a very long story short, I went to my dress fitting yesterday. First, the woman told me I was way too early. My appointment was for 12:30. I arrived at 12:28. Then she changed her mind and told me I was late perhaps. I said no, I’m right on time. Then she told me my appointment wasn’t in the...

To make a very long story short, I went to my dress fitting yesterday. First, the woman told me I was way too early. My appointment was for 12:30. I arrived at 12:28. Then she changed her mind and told me I was late perhaps. I said no, I’m right on time. Then she told me my appointment wasn’t in the book. I said I took a ½ day off of work to be here. I’m not leaving. 15 minutes later she asked if I was there to try on prom dresses. 10 minutes later she asked if I was there to see wedding gowns. 15 minutes later she found my appt in the book so finally got my dress. I put it on. I came out and she asked if I would like to try on more dresses. I said no this is my dress, I need it fitted. ½ hour later she finally got to me while I had to hear the other girls that were there complain that their appt was at 11 and the dress owner didn’t show up till noon (that’s why I had to wait). She does my trimming and pinning which took 2 ½ hours (my feet were killing me) then the seamstress sees and

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  • Susan E. Lanzara
    Susan E. Lanzara ·
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    Take a vacation to sunny Florida - I'll fix it for you! LOL I really would.

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  • J.S.
    Master June 2010
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    LOL...Jessica my Mom would TOTALLY take you up on that! Hahahaha.

    @Melody-i think you should go to FL and take Artistic Veil up on the offer!!! If you need a travel companion, I"ll go with you

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  • Susan E. Lanzara
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    Come on down...

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  • Melody
    Devoted June 2010
    Melody ·
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    YAY LET'S GO Smiley smile hehe

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  • guerita
    Super May 2010
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    I agree with the other ladies. I'm glad you're getting your dress. Don't worry about finding a seamstress. I'm sure he/she will take you under their wing and make you life so much easier. I'm having my dress fitted at a different place than I bought it and I'm super glad because the gal is great to work with and so calm. And, I noticed she had like fifty dresses hanging on her wall rack so I'm sure whoever you go with will squeeze you in. Good luck!

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  • Hillary
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    Sorry you are going through this. If you have lost confidence in them, take your dress and go somewhere else. Alterations require focus and skill...sometimes they take the dress completely apart. How are you going to trust that to someone you think is getting forgetfull?!

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  • Heather
    Devoted June 2010
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    Try contacting some of your local Dry Cleaners that offer alternation services. They will either have a qualified seamstress on staff, or be able to refer you to one.

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  • Mrs. Jacques
    Master July 2010
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    @Artisticveil Her name is Jeanne Pelletier, she is amazing, very good at what she does and truly a caring person. She is in Milton NH now. My sister got married last April and she did our alterations, she also just did my rehearsal dress a couple weeks ago- which was a little difficult because of the style but she did amazing.

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  • He-Gives-Me-Butterflyz
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    Wow, this is scary.....

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  • JulyBaby82
    Super July 2010
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    I think it's pretty crazy that they would start cutting on the dress when it's not even paid for yet!This seems odd to me in itself??

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  • Desireee Brown
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    You need to find another seamstress right away! I belong to an organization of sewing professionals that are nationwide. Go to the website and look for someone in your area. http://www.paccprofessionals.org go to the tab "find a sewing pro."

    The person you took your dress to doesn't sound like she runs her business on a professional level. That means she could also be the type to do amateurish work or she may not have your gown ready when you plan. She may working on your gown right up to the day of your wedding.

    So please find another wedding alterations specialist. Don't allow this one to ruin your wedding.

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  • T
    Super August 2010
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    Its unfortunate, but lack of professionalism is not acceptable. I would demand them to finish prior to the 4th of June.

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  • Former MDLS now Mrs. K
    Master October 2010
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    OMG, these people sound totally incompetent!! I hope everything works out okay but I'd be leery

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  • Elena
    Super August 2010
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    Take that dress and run to a person you would be more comfortable. Do a research either online (review local by customers) OR ask around your friends. This is YOUR day. You should be happy with your dress.

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  • Melissa
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    Did you go get ur dress today? I'm anxious to hear...

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  • happybride1022
    Expert May 2010
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    If you need a recommendation for a seamstress ask and the local tux rental shop. We found a great seamstress that way!

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  • Susan E. Lanzara
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    @Vicki P I don't know her - I worked for Madeleine's Daughter doing alts and we had a lot of seamstresses so I thought maybe...

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