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flyingoctopus in kansascity

dressmakers

Jan 23, 2012 10:48

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mijan January 23 2012, 17:20:52 UTC

I know an absolutely top-notch seamstress who makes formal gowns, and several others who are quite good as well, but if I'm going to give you their contact information, I want to make sure you understand something ( ... )

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flyingoctopus January 23 2012, 17:53:40 UTC

any suggestions for tailors?

flyingoctopus January 23 2012, 17:53:30 UTC

Actually, I've had custom-made dresses before (made in Baltimore, where I used to live) and I paid well over $500 for them (plus the cost of supplies--fabrics, findings, thread, etc), and never haggled with a quoted price. I know how the dress-making process works. Those dresses were much more complicated than the one I would like for this. By "cheap" I'm hoping for less than $300 including all supplies, so I'm sorry if that was unclear. I'm not sure what price range you are thinking, or if you knew what I was thinking. I can get a similar dress from David's for under $150 plus tailoring. I'm willing to spend extra on quality work, but not tons extra. I prefer to also help a local economy.

As far as your three qualifications go, I have 4 months before I need this dress. I can't sew myself so that is out of the question, but I know a rush order from a seamstress costs extra.

If the dressmakers you know would satisfy those qualifications, then please send me their info. If not, then don't bother.

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need_anoutlet January 24 2012, 01:21:08 UTC

I interned for a wonderful designer/seamstress this past summer named Tonia Barksdale. She makes custom clothing under her brand Cardinal Couture. I can attest personally to her level of skill and professionalism, and although her pricing may have changed, the amount you gave sounds about right for her. Her email is cardinal.couture.kc (at) gmail.com

need_anoutlet January 24 2012, 01:21:43 UTC

and if she asks say her summer intern Lia referred you :)

flyingoctopus January 24 2012, 03:49:22 UTC

thanks for the tip!

missjamye January 24 2012, 04:19:17 UTC

you should try posting something outside of the sewing room at jccc. i go there and i've come a LONG way in a short amount of time there with my sewing. i'd offer to make it myself, but i have WAY too much on my plate! also, look up a lady named gigi delaney. she was my teacher and she has been in business for over 40 years making custom clothing. she is VERY good and has a lot of experience with formal dresses. :)