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Business Name	Contact Name	Location	Specialties	Professional Credentials	Contact Info
Gowns by Valda	Valda Rainey	Wayne, NJ	Custom, Bridal, Prom, Formal, Children, Alterations	In business for 20 years, Valda will accept clients by appointment in her home studio. She will make a dress to fit no one in this world but you!	Click here to email Valda. Phone: 973-768-8921
It Fits	Marijayne Favata	Clifton, NJ	Bridal, Formal, Prom, Children, Casual, Custom, Collaborative, Alterations, and more...	By appointment only. Member American Sewing Guild. A strong history of work with plus sized clients, bridal and special occasion wear.	Click here to email Marijayne. Phone: 973-980-1956
Nicobar Isle	Lavanya Coodly	New York, (frequentlty traveling from RI) NY	Bridal, Formal, Prom, Children, Casual, Collaborative, Custom	All work is done in Lavanya's atelier exclusively. By appointment only. They are also happy to take on bridal party gowns and multiple wholesale orders at a given time. They look forward to making your dream dress from a sketch to a final look.	Email Website Phone: 646-858-9849
Sew Fine	Paula Hoffmann	Franklin Lakes, (Paramus area) NJ	Formal, Prom, Casual, Home Decor, Custom Garments and Alterations	By appointment only. With 22 years' experience, Paula believes that the way clothing fits is of the utmost importance in enhancing any figure type. She provides truly expert alteration services, as well as designing and creating custom clothing, draperies, and other home accessories. Paula also offers private sewing lessons.	Email Phone: (201) 485-8827

Need more options? When appropriate, projects can be done long distance (by mail), with the dressmaker's guidance regarding measurements and fabrics. Some dressmakers will work with you long distance, using email, phone, snail mail, photographs, Skype, Facetime, or similar services. They are listed here.