A list of qualified dressmakers, teachers and sewing professionals in Massachusetts, their areas of expertise, and locations.
| Business Name | Contact Name | Location | Specialties | Professional Credentials | Contact Info |
| Gowns By Karen | Karen Raker | Walpole, MA | Formal (Bridal, Bridesmaid, Special Occasion, Mothers, Prom), Everyday, Career Wear, Accessories (Purses) | Karen specializes in the design and creation of custom one-of-a-kind gowns using couture techniques. Member of Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) for 10 years. President of the New England Chapter for 2 years (2004-2006) | Email Website Phone: 508-668-0888 |
| Janee's Originals | Janee Connor | Holliston, MA | Formal, Costume, Everyday and more... | Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Charter Member Member, Holliston Enterprising Women |
Email Home studio, by appointment only |
| Private Label | Sue Bennett | Holyoke, MA | Custom clothing, patternmaking, first through production, pattern grading, alterations, instruction, and sewing for special needs | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), NE Chapter Author for Threads Magazine, Adjunct Instructor: Marist Fashion College Program Member: The Artists at Open Square |
Email Website Phone: 413- 532-1922 |
| Penelope Ann | Penelope Beer | Wayland, MA | Formal, Everyday | Professsional Association of Custom Clothiers | Email Website |
| Artwear Couture | Mirjana Freilich | Natick, MA | Bridal, Formal, Tailored clothing | Former National Chairperson, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Member of Fashion Group International Serving the Greater Boston Area and New York, NY by special appointment |
Email Website Phone: 508- 655-1525 |
| Evelyn Bash Bridal Couture | Evelyn Bash | Clinton, MA | Bridal, Formal and Accessories | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) member since 1994, and general sewing for family and others for many years before then! Evelyn has been honored to receive awards for her work in national competitions. Visit her website for more information! | Email Website Phone: 1-800- 667-0737 (from Eastern MA) or 978- 368-0622 from all other regions. |
| Patterns from the Past | Michelle Lee | Chelmsford,MA | Vintage Patterns website | See website for more info! | Website |
