Gardner Wedding

These Bridesmaid dresses were originally strapless. I added 3 inch wide stair step tucked straps. I added a full back with a keyhole and button closure instead of a zipper to the base of the neck.

Busselled the trainThe bride needed more room in her gown from the armpit to the thigh on both sides. I added two inches on both sides. I then added additional lace and beading to finish and match gown.

Formal Fittings

Miss Utah USA Pageant 2006. I added a bra to the lining of this dress. Then fitted it to Kalli body.

This dress was strapless. I added neck loop to make it a halter style.

Some Photos of My Work

This Wedding Dress was to loose and low at the top. I add 2 inches of satin to the top all the way around to the back. It stair stepped to match the bodice of the gown. I also added a button to bussel the train. 

Before alereation                                                

This Bridesmaid dress was a halter style. The neckline was to low and the halter tie made it lay weird as well. I filled it in with cream lace over pink satin to match the dress. Then I added hooks and crisscrossed the ties.The fit was perfect.

Get Going

This weekend I spent some time working on the paper work to get my business license. There is so much fine print to read. I ordered my new sewing machine last week and should see it any day now. I have designed my business cards and just need to print them out. Once I have all the information gathered and submitted it will take 4 to 5 weeks to process and receive my license.




I'm working on gathering pictures of all the dresses I have worked on so they can be posted here on the blog.

Welcome Everyone

Welcome to our blog. We are excited to show you what we can do. Our goal is to do for you, what you can not do for your self. I know you have heard of a "handyman", well we are handywomen. Specializing in alterations, Shelly's vision is to make your formalwear more confortable for you. Giving you the confidence to shine on your special day.

Kimber is creative and full of fresh new ideas. She has had some difficulty finding high quality baby gear. She is currently producing Baby Carrier Covers with reversable fabric. High quality custom Hooded Bath Towels and Convertable Carrier Covers / Baby Sling.