Mastodawn

Customizing a bridal gown is one of my specialties. This strapless dress needed to be made larger through the body and have a set of detachable custom sleeves added.
The bride was able to order 2 metres of the matching fabric.
I decided to add the pleating detail to the added sleeves as it complemented the existing pleats on the dress.
Adding the corset option and making a wide lacing worked great along with letting out sides and centre back seams.
I also made a pair of fingerless v handed opera gloves with a loop over the middle finger ( no photo but they were lovely) …
#customCouture #customDesign #bridalalterations #ottawaDesigner

Ella's Alterations LLC Dec 7

Your dream dress or suit is probably the one you already own. It just needs the right touch.

We Fix

• Wedding dress shaping
• Bridesmaid dress resizing
• Suit and tux precision fit
• Pageant and homecoming drama
• Formal wear refinements

⭐ #EllasAlterationsLLC 💍 #BrideTips 👗 #BridalAlterations 🌸 #BridesmaidStyle 🤍 #WeddingInspo 🕊️ #SayYesToTheDress 🎀 #DressFitting 🧵 #TailorMade 🤵 #SuitTailoring 🎩 #GroomStyle 👑 #PageantGown 💫 #HomecomingDress 🌟 #FormalWearFashion 📸 #EventReady 🔥 #StyleUpgrade

TAV Creations Dec 6

Loving a happy #bride who does the little squeaky happy dance at pick up.
This was an #alteration/#resize through the body and sleeves plus adding the under bustle for the after party!
#wedding #sewing #customSewing #bridalalterations

Ella's Alterations LLC Oct 3

The hemline is more than where your wedding dress ends , it’s where the magic begins.

👗 From lace and tulle to cathedral trains, learn why your hemline is the final (and most powerful) detail in a bridal gown

Perfect your walk, fit, and finish. 💍✨

🔍 Read Full Article Here: https://www.ellasalterations.com/EKAt 🔍

#EllasAlterationsLLC #WeddingDress #BridalTailoring #FinalFitting #BridalTips #WeddingGown #WeddingDress #BridalAlterations #WeddingDressAlterations #WeddingDressFitting #BridalTailoring

Ella's Alterations LLC Sep 19, 2025

Your dream dress starts with the waistline

👗 From natural to basque, the style and placement shape how your gown fits, flows, and flatters.

Discover tailor secrets, silhouette tips, and how to customize the waist for your body type in this detailed bridal guide.

#EllasAlterationsLLC #WeddingGownGuide #WeddingDressDetails #BridalFashion #WeddingDressWaistline #TailorTips #BridalAlterations #CustomWeddingDress #WeddingDressInspo #CoutureBridal

Ella's Alterations LLC Aug 9, 2025

Planning your wedding dress fitting?

Don’t forget the bustle!

🎀From American to Austrian styles, bustles lift your train, protect your hem, and give your gown that magical second look.

Check out our full guide: “A Tailor’s Guide: How Bustles Transform Your Wedding Gown”

✂️👰Because your dress should move with you—elegantly.

✨Read Full Article Here: https://www.ellasalterations.com/Jmy9/✨

#EllasAlterationsLLC #WeddingDress #WeddingDressBustle #WeddingGown #BridalAlterations #WeddingTailor #Bustle

Ella's Alterations LLC Jul 20, 2025

Brides, think twice before trusting boutique alterations!

👗 As a former bridal tailor, I’ve seen the hidden fees, rushed work, and poor training behind the scenes.

Your gown deserves expert hands.

✨Read the full blog: From Rack to Perfect Fit🧷 💬🧵 Read Full Article Here: https://www.ellasalterations.com/UngE/ 🧵💬

#EllasAlterationsLLC #WeddingAlterations #WeddingDress #BridalTips #WeddingPlanning #Tailoring #BridalAlterations #WeddingDress #BridalGown #PerfectFit #DreamDress #WeddingPlanning #BrideToBe

Ella's Alterations LLC Jun 19, 2025

✨ Don’t let gown issues steal your joy.

“Don’t Say ‘I Do’ to Dress Disasters” is your essential guide to expert bridal alterations—from bustles and hems to timelines and tailoring tips.

Start early, avoid stress, and walk down the aisle with confidence 💍👗

❤️ Read Full Article Here: https://www.ellasalterations.com/GmeG/❤️

#EllasAlterationsLLC #WeddingDress #BridalAlterations #WeddingPlanning #DressAlterations #BridalGown #WeddingTips #BrideToBe #CustomDress #PerfectFit #WeddingInspo #Alterations

TAVAlonia May 11, 2024

Is that a photo of a side zipper? Nothing special, right?
Heh- the entry into the dress remains in the centre back to allow for hair and makeup to be done before she gets into it.
There are two of these side zippers installed during the alteration to allow for… drum roll, please… breast feeding.
Yep. I rock. No question… 😉
#brides #bridal #bridalalterations #breastfeeding #accessibleclothing #ottawaDesigner #ottawaSewist #OttawaBridal #sewing #weddingalterations

TAVAlonia Nov 19, 2023

#bridalRescue #BridalAlterations #ottawaSewist #bridalDesigner the top of the photo is the fixed- basted version after spending an hour carefully removing ironed-on hemming tape- will have a fitting to ensure it falls correctly tomorrow. The skirt is bias cut woven fabric and the lining is lightweight knit.
The bottom is what arrived in my studio this morning after a desperate phone call I had with the client last night. #sewing #alterations