A list of qualified dressmakers in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Vermont, their areas of expertise, and contact information.

Business Name Contact Name Location Specialties Professional Credentials Contact Info
Custom Sewing and Alterations Laura Johansen Denver, NC Formal, Costume, Alterations Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Greater Asheville Chapter Email
Heartfire Gowns Judy Gross Fletcher, NC Formal, Bridal, Career wear, Alterations, Childrens' wear, Sewing Instruction Sewing for more than 40 years, Judy has received a Certificate of Couture Sewing Techniques from the Susan Khalje School of Couture Dressmaking. She is also a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers). Email
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Phone: 828-505-5618
Samantha Hughes Samantha Hughes (near) Wilmington, NC Custom clothing, design, grading Samantha can create a garment for you with or without a pattern. 26 years experience. Teaches fashion students about design, grading, and production procedures also. Recently relocated to North Carolina. Email
Phone: 910-846-2096
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Karen Ahrens Karen Ahrens Oakland, NE Alterations, Formal, Children, Men and more... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Great Plains Chapter Email
New Hampshire Academy of Sewing Susan Andriks Canterbury, NH Teacher Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers)
Graduate, Professional Dressmakers Course, 1993
Author, "Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams"
Author, various articles for Threads Magazine 		Email
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Phone: 603-783-9270
Foxglove Custom Bridal Gowns Rachel Kurland South Strafford, VT Formal, Costume, Every day clothing Specializing in one-of-a-kind custom wedding gowns, Rachel workss with the client to design a gown to suit a bride's personality, body, and style. The same care goes into any project-- traditional gown, bikini, or business suit. With over 30 years experience as a costume designer in regional theatre, she is comfortable with vintage styles and techniques. Rachel is a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), the USA Local 829 (costume design union), and holds an MFA in costume design from Brandeis University. Email
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Phone: (802) 765-4076
Sewing for the Family Virginia Wentworth North Plainfield, NJ Formal, Costume, Everyday, Home decor, Accessories and more... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), American Sewing Guild, Custom Home Furnishings Network, Window Coverings Association of America Email
AG Apparel Jordan Silver (South) NJ Clothing with no boundaries.. Adaptive clothing specialist. If you are in a wheelchair, have special closure needs for arthritic hands, or any challenge that makes independent dressing or navigating your environment a challenge, Jordan will work with you. Visit her website for ready-to-wear or made-to-order options. Website
Phone: 609-661-0195
As You Wish Mimi Jackson New York (will travel to clients within reasonable commuting distance from Queens), NY Design and sewing for special needs, garment redesigns, complex alterations, and modified copies of existing garments (no exact duplicates). Will accept long distance, consulting, and design prototype projects. Mimi began her career after studying aparel design at Fashion Institute of Technology, creating costumes for Washington University's theater productions, and working for a variety of New York City fashion companies. She has now been working with private clients for twelve years. Email
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Phone: 800-514-5251
Constance Designs Constance Tomlinson New York City (Queens), NY Bridal, Formal, Children, Duplications/ Alterations/ Redesigning... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Over 30 years industry experience
 Phone: 516-849-0011 (long Island #, but she is in Queens)
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A MELODEE Susanne Smith New York (Brooklyn), NY Formal, bridal, Indian attire, Childrens' Wear, Costume, Everyday, Home Dec, and more... Fashion Design Instructor offering private leassons for beginners and advanced students. Has been sewing for more than 25 years. Also teaches a fashion design class to high school students. Email
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Phone: 347-683-2904
Cindy Chock Cindy Chock New York (Manhattan), NY Formal, Career, Costume, Fine Alterations, Patternmaking Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 IATSE, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Empire State founding member and New Jersey member, Home Sewing Association TSI, Palmer Pletch CSI, Unique Patterns CUE and scan tech, Sewing Educators Alliance Member.
35 years as a theatrical costumer on Broadway, television and film. Currently, the key costumer for the New York City Opera. Taught at Parsons School of Design for 6 years. Teaches privately and small groups. Designed and developed patterns for Simplicity, McCall's and Butterick Pattern Companies.		 Phone: 212-246-9662 *Midtown location
Sharon Butler Couture Sharon Butler New York (Manhattan), NY Made-to-measure bra and corset creation, Career, Formal Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Bra Makers), Professional Association of Custom Clothiers Email
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Phone: 212-942-1779
Constance Designs Constance Tomlinson New York City (Queens), NY Bridal, Formal, Children, Duplications/ Alterations/ Redesigning... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Over 30 years industry experience
 Phone: 718-464-2811
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The Custom House Joyce Hill Newburgh (commutable from NYC), NY Formal, Everyday, Costume and more... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. In business for a little over 20 years, Joyce creates business and formal wear, from normal alterations to complete makeovers. She also does menswear, patternmaking, and wearable art. By appointment only, she sees clients afternoons and evenings Mon-Fri, as well as Sunday afternoons. She is a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers). She is a 1.5 hour drive (or a MetroNorth train ride to Beacon) away from NYC. Email
Phone: 845-561-8078
The Sewing Room Kathy Levy Colonie, (Albany area) NY Alteration specialist, bridal alterations, custom christening gowns, first communion and flower girl dresses Member, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) and the American Sewing Guild. Email
Phone: 518-869-6206
Custom Stitches by Roxanne Roxanne Buffone Jamestown, NY Formal, Costume, Everyday, Home decor, Accessories Also known as "Veils by Roxanne"
Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers)
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce		 Email
Veils Website
A Fitting Solution Marcia Cohen Syracuse, NY Costume, Everyday, Accessories, Alteration Specialist Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Empire State Chapter
American Sewing Guild
Studio is located in a commercial/residential Victorian building on the near East side of the city.
Open six days/week from 9:30 - 5:30. In business since 1991.		 Email
DBA/ Alterations/ Custom Clothier Carol Spencer Ashtabula, OH Formal, Everyday Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) Email
Claire Kennedy Design Claire Kennedy Oklahoma City, OK Formal Specializing in formal and after-five wear, Claire also works with heirloom garments and lace to make them stable for use today and for future generations. She also designs monograms and ciphers for brides as well as their accessories. Now that she has spent about 30 years serving clients in Oklahoma and Texas, she has honed her skills as an expert fitter and exclusive designer. She also teaches fine sewing to home sewists, empowering them to realize their own visions in their wardrobes! Email
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Lavender's Green Kay Demlow Hillsboro, OR 19th Century Dressmaking, Reenactor's garb, seminars, consulting, fashion talks, and training Established in 1991 with the same mission they still pursue today: to bring the romance and beauty of the past to modern people through authentic reproduction clothing. Over the years they have made garments for historic plays and pageants, Oregon Trail Wagon Train travelers, television productions, theaters, and weddings, but one of their favorite challenges is to make affordable, one-of-a-kind reproduction garments for the everyday folks who love history. Their clothes have been worn for living history demonstrations at historic sites throughout America, as well as for school groups, Civil War reenactments, and tours at historic houses, ranches and farms. Email
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Phone: 503-640-6936



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