NY metro area dressmaker

August 19, 2011 7:08 AM

Please help me turn this beautiful fabric into beautiful clothing.

A friend brought me some fabulous fabric from her travels and I'd like to have it made into casual skirts and/or dresses. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced dressmaker? I'm looking for someone with both sewing skills and with the style sense to put me into something comfortable yet flattering.

I saw an earlier thread with a recommendation in Philly, but the link was broken and anyway if possible I'd prefer NY/NJ.

posted by Breav to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (2 answers total)

go to a fabric store and look at patterns for styles you like. Or even use some clothing you love as a template. Then look for a capable seamstress. Word of mouth seems to be the best way to find someone.
posted by theora55 at 10:55 AM on August 19, 2011

Yelp and Angie's List (the latter you have to subscribe to) usually have recommendations for everything under the sun, including tailors. I found a good alterations place off of Yelp.
posted by Rosie M. Banks at 6:06 PM on August 20, 2011