A list of qualified dressmakers in Massachussetts, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan their areas of expertise, and contact information.

A list of qualified dressmakers, teachers and sewing professionals in the USA and abroad, their areas of expertise, and locations.

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Business Name	Contact Name	Location	Specialties	Professional Credentials	Contact Info
Gowns By Karen	Karen Raker	Walpole, MA	Formal (Bridal, Bridesmaid, Special Occasion, Mothers, Prom), Everyday, Career Wear, Accessories (Purses)	Karen specializes in the design and creation of custom one-of-a-kind gowns using couture techniques. Member of Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) for 10 years. President of the New England Chapter for 2 years (2004-2006)	Email Website Phone: 508-668-0888
Janee's Originals	Janee Connor	Holliston, MA	Formal, Costume, Everyday and more...	Dressmaker and alterations specialist. Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Charter Member Member, Holliston Enterprising Women	Email Home studio, by appointment only
Private Label	Sue Bennett	Holyoke, MA	Custom clothing, patternmaking, first through production, pattern grading, alterations, instruction, and sewing for special needs	Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), NE Chapter Author for Threads Magazine, Adjunct Instructor: Marist Fashion College Program Member: The Artists at Open Square	Email Website Phone: 413- 532-1922
Penelope Ann	Penelope Beer	Wayland, MA	Formal, Everyday	Professsional Association of Custom Clothiers	Email Website
Artwear Couture	Mirjana Freilich	Natick, MA	Bridal, Formal, Tailored clothing	Former National Chairperson, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Member of Fashion Group International Serving the Greater Boston Area and New York, NY by special appointment	Email Website Phone: 508- 655-1525
Evelyn Bash Bridal Couture	Evelyn Bash	Clinton, MA	Bridal, Formal and Accessories	Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) member since 1994, and general sewing for family and others for many years before then! Evelyn has been honored to receive awards for her work in national competitions. Visit her website for more information!	Email Website Phone: 1-800- 667-0737 (from Eastern MA) or 978- 368-0622 from all other regions.
Patterns from the Past	Michelle Lee	Chelmsford,MA	Vintage Patterns website	See website for more info!	Website Email
Talfourd-Jones LLC	Henrietta Talfourd-Jones	Potomac, MD	Formal, Everyday	Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), American Sewing Guild	Email
Highland Gowns	Cheryl Evans	Highland, MD	Formal, Daywear	Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Baltimore Chapter	Email
Barbara Deckert Couture	Barbara Deckert	Elkridge,(near Baltimore) MD	Plus sizes, bridal gowns and headpieces, evening, tailoring, custom drafting and design, sportswear, industrial/technical prototypes, menswear.	Barbara Deckert has over 40 years of sewing experience, and has been in business for over 18 years. She is a charter member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), and has served on its executive board as Vice Chair of Public Relations. Author of "Sewing for Plus Sizes" and "Sewing 911" (see books) Visit her website for more information.	Email Website Phone: 443- 413-2034
The Marilyn Johnson Studio	Marilyn Johnson	Laurel, MD	Formal, Costume, Everyday, Home Decor, Acessories	Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers) - President, GWDCA Chapter Silk Painters International, Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore, Costume Society of America, Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce, National Fedeation of Independent Businesses, Laurel Board of Trade, On Purpose Network for Women, Business Women's Network of Howard County, SmallCompanies.com, Women in Film and Video of Maryland, Evolving World Productions	Email Website Phone: 301- 604-4139
The Dressmaker's Shop	Kimberly Lynch	Leslie, MI	Formal, Costume, Historical garments, Accessories and more...	Custom made historic clothing and bridal dresses for any time period. More than 20 years experience in bridal, and more than 7 years sewing historic dresses. The shop also offers high quality fabric and supplies for historic sewing.	Email Website Phone: 888-589-5923 115 E Bellevue Street P.O. box 406 Leslie, MI 49251 Opens daily at 10, open til 8PM on Thursdays Closed Sun and Mon
Elizabeth Alyce Couture	Pamela Stewart	Grand Rapids, MI	Formal, Accessories	Specialist in custom bridal, formalwear and alterations. 12 year formal member, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Licensed pant designer for JSM patterns.	Email Website Phone: 616- 954-9699 Fax: 616- 954-0816
JSM Tailoring Tools and Teaching	Joyce Simons Murphy	Alpena, MI	Pants fitting specialist, instructor	Charter member, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers).	Email Website Phone: 989- 379-7202
Threads and Needles	Teresa Nieswaag	Coon Rapids, MN	Formal, Costume, Everyday, Home decor, Accessories	Member, Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formerly Professional Association of Custom Clothiers), Finalist in the 2004 Stitches Embroidery Challenge for "Best use of color". Sewing instructor for Viking at Joann's ETC and community education. Certified "Square in a Square" quilt instructor.	Email Website Phone: 612- 710-7674

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