A list of qualified dressmakers in the five boroughs of New York City, their areas of expertise, and contact information.
| Business Name | Contact Name | Location | Specialties | Professional Credentials | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Designs | Constance Tomlinson | New York City (Hollis,Queens), NY | Bridal, Formal, Children, Duplications/ Alterations/ Redesigning and more... | Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Over 30 years industry experience - Constance will consult, design, sketch, create patterns and produce couture-quality garments. Constance is a couture specialist with experience in find hand finishing for that "expensive" look. Will travel or work over a distance with clients, boutiques, and other designers. |
Phone: 516-849-0011 (LI area code, but she is in Queens) Website |
| 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, back on Broadway keeping "Mary Poppins" practically perfect in every way. 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 *Midtown location |
| 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 Website Phone: 347-742-2241 |
SEW 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 Website Phone: 347-683-2904 |
| Sharon Butler Couture | Sharon Butler | New York (Manhattan), NY | Made-to-measure bra and corset creation, Career, Formal | Sharon is a highly skilled technician, professional custom clothier, talented custom bra-maker, and a teacher with a passion for teaching enthusiastic beginning and advanced sewers. If you want to learn, she is the one to learn from, as she places an emphasis on FITTING! Member, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Professional Association of Bra Makers. | Email Website Phone: 212-942-1779 |
| 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 as an undergraduate for Washington University's theater productions, and working for a variety of New York City fashion companies. She has been working with private clients for thirteen years, and also owns and manages www.findadressmaker.com. | Email Website Phone: 800-514-5251 |
| 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 |
