I support my local seamstress.

Two weeks ago I had my first (and only) dress fitting. sillyinphilly had recommended me her seamstress in Lititz and seriously girls, this woman is a godsend (and only gets work by word of mouth)! I literally was in and out of her hair in 15 minutes. The zipper on my dress kept sticking, to the point where I could not get out of my dress. Not at all. Karen, the seamstress, literally had to cut me out of my dress.

Unfortunately I don't have any before photos of me and my dress. Imagine this model is me. :o)

My dress on an itty bitty model, Jenny Yoo

Within' minutes of having my dress on, Karen was sticking my dress with needles. Literally 5 minutes later, she was done. I came back 2 weeks later, tried on my dress and that was it. I was done with alterations. I thought for sure I would have to come back again. Nope. She did it all in one shot. Besides putting in a new zipper, I had my dress hemmed, taken in an inch and I had the top made into a sweetheart top all for (roll drum roll, please) $53.

See my new sweetheart neckline? Don't mind the junk in the background...that's all wedding poop!

And since you girls asked, here's how much of my dress exposes my tattoo. My hair will be semi-down on wedding day.

For you Central PA girls:

Karen Chow

(717) 519-2458

Did you find a local seamstress or have your alterations done at a bridal store?