A list of qualified dressmakers in New York, their areas of expertise, and contact information.

Business Name Contact Name Location Specialties Professional Credentials Contact Info
Betty Ting Creations Betty Ting West Henrietta(Upstate), NY Bridal, Formal, Costume, Home Decor, Alterations, and more... Nearly 40 years experience in patternmaking, one-of-a-kind designs, and alterations. Betty creates custom, made-to-measure dresses, bridal gowns and all occasion clothing. She is familiar with all tailoring styles and techniques, and can do wonders with dresses and fabrics. Visit her website to see past projects and client testimonials.
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Constance Designs Constance Tomlinson New York City (Queens), NY Bridal, Formal, Children, Duplications/ Alterations/ Redesigning... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Over 30 years industry experience
 Phone: 516-849-0011
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Lovely Things Esquisite Collection

Personalized fashion... your way		 Sheila Murrell New York (Brooklyn), NY Formal, Bridal, Career/Day/Sports Wear, Jeans, Coats and more... For custom clients: An industry professional with more than 40 years experience in the fashion industry, Sheila will create one-of-a-kind bridal and/or personalized fashion your way. For designers: Patternmaking, Flat & Draping from sketch to production pattern. Experience with petite, missy and plus sizes. Will also provide sewing instructions. Graduate of FIT and Pratt Institute, former professor of design at Pratt Institute. By Appointment only. Email
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Phone: 347-742-2241
As You Wish Mimi Jackson New York (will travel to clients within reasonable commuting distance from Queens), NY Design and sewing for special needs, garment redesigns, complex alterations, and modified copies of existing garments (no exact duplicates). Will accept long distance, consulting, and design prototype projects. Mimi began her career after studying aparel design at Fashion Institute of Technology, creating costumes for Washington University's theater productions, and working for a variety of New York City fashion companies. She has now been working with private clients for thirteen years, and owns and manages www.findadressmaker.com. Email
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Phone: 800-514-5251
A MELODEE Susanne Smith New York (Brooklyn), NY Formal, bridal, Indian attire, Childrens' Wear, Costume, Everyday, Home Dec, and more... Fashion Design Instructor offering private leassons for beginners and advanced students. Has been sewing for more than 25 years. Also teaches a fashion design class to high school students. Email
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Phone: 347-683-2904
Sharon Butler Couture Sharon Butler New York (Manhattan), NY Made-to-measure bra and corset creation, Career, Formal Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Bra Makers), Professional Association of Custom Clothiers Email
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Phone: 212-942-1779
Cindy Chock Cindy Chock New York (Manhattan), NY Formal, Career, Costume, Fine Alterations, Patternmaking Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 IATSE, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Empire State founding member and New Jersey member, Home Sewing Association TSI, Palmer Pletch CSI, Unique Patterns CUE and scan tech, Sewing Educators Alliance Member.
35 years as a theatrical costumer on Broadway, television and film. Currently, the key costumer for the New York City Opera. Taught at Parsons School of Design for 6 years. Teaches privately and small groups. Designed and developed patterns for Simplicity, McCall's and Butterick Pattern Companies.		 Phone: 212-246-9662
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The Custom House Joyce Hill Newburgh (commutable from NYC), NY Formal, Everyday, Costume and more... Dressmaker and alterations specialist. In business for a little over 20 years, Joyce creates business and formal wear, from normal alterations to complete makeovers. She also does menswear, patternmaking, and wearable art. By appointment only, she sees clients afternoons and evenings Mon-Fri, as well as Sunday afternoons. She is a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers). She is a 1.5 hour drive (or a MetroNorth train ride to Beacon) away from NYC. Email
Phone: 845-561-8078
Purpose by Design Denise Tarrant New York (Bronx), NY Clothing for women and children, home decor, accessories and more... Denise is a professional designer with more than 15 years' experience. She has a wide variety of skills ranging from womens' casual and formal clothing, to kids and baby tees, shower gifts, special occasions, and alterations. As if that isn't enough, she also makes custom pillows, duvet covers and fabric handbags! Email
Note: Please put "Dressmaker" in the subject line of your message.
Phone: 646-258-8413
The Sewing Room Kathy Levy Colonie, (Albany area) NY Alteration specialist, bridal alterations, custom christening gowns, first communion and flower girl dresses Member, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) and the American Sewing Guild. Email
Phone: 518-869-6206



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