Margo West Bridal Alterations
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Where Your Dreams Come True, One Stitch At A Time.
Margo West and her team at Margo Bridal Alterations are one the most sought after wedding gown alterations experts in Dallas, Ft. Worth. We are centrally located near Downtown Dallas, in the Dallas Design District. Our Specialty is Bridal Gown Alterations, Formals, and Custom Gowns. Our goal is to give you one of the most positive experiences possible. This is one of the most important steps in your entire lifetime. Our Boutique is warm, comfortable and inviting. You won't have to compete for your time in the mirror, we work by appointment only. Margo and her experienced staff will help you by first discussing your desires and vision for your bridal gown. We book quickly so call us Today! Book online using this link: https://margobridal-6.youcanbook.me/
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Alterations, Bridal Stylists, Custom Designs, Dry Cleaning & Preservation
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This is overdue, but I used Margo’s alterations last year while pregnant and the results were wonderful. We had the unique issue of being 6 months along and my changing size and she was able to remove the beading, make the gown smaller, put it ...
back perfectly and remove the train which had A LOT of layers to deal with. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I felt beautiful on the day and it was the perfect fit. Thank you, Margo!
After a bridal salon completely botched my measurements, I wound up with a gown WAY too small and quite disproportionate to my body. I was a "budget bride" with a dress disaster. Nothing about it fit, especially since I am tall with a long tors...
o, large bust, and small waist. I spent weeks searching for the right person to fix this mess. I only wanted the best and wow, I found it! Margo restructured my entire gown to perfection. She also handled some extra customizations for me, including joining together the deep plunge neckline (with perfectly matched lace!), removing the zipper back & adding a corset, and adding a bustle. The dress is two-toned multi-layered champagne/ivory lace with silver metallic threading and silver glitter throughout the layered tulle skirt. Margo's work was seamless (forgive the pun!) - it looked like the entire gown was made just for me. My dress was pretty to begin with, but it became a show-stopper!
In addition to her incredible work, she is simply amazing to work with. She was so patient and helpful throughout all my emails, calls, and design finalizations. I had a blast at my dress fittings! Margo is so enjoyable to be around and always kept me smiling. Her sister helped me at my final fitting & pick up appointment - she is an absolute angel too! Also, their studio is gorgeous!
If you are looking for help with your dress, rest assured you will be in the best hands here. Don't settle when it comes to quality! I will forever recommend Margo West to all of my clients, friends, and family.
Excellent in every way. You would be crazy to go anywhere else!
Margo and her team are wonderful seamstresses, who provide a professional and warm fitting. They made sure my dress was altered in order to fit absolutely perfectly.
Any questions?
Margo and her staff are friendly and huggers (if you're a hugger, too). My dress, being a corset-back, didn't need much alterations, but what was needed was done well.
I also used MW for my bustle. My bustle came undone shortly after our...
first dance. The loops were loose, according to my MOH, and she ended up using safety pins to hold my dress in place. I don't know if it was simply that the bottom of my dress was tulle and so it was harder to secure the bustle loops when sewing or if it just wasn't well-done, but that was added stress during the reception.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Hannah, Thank you for your important feedback. Bustles are intended to keep your train up and out of the way while you enjoy your reception. In the unfortunate event that the dress is tripped over or caught on something, the bustles can some...
times rip out. Your gown is a delicate tulle and easy to rip, Hopefully, there was no damage to your gown. Your MOH did the next best thing and pinned it up. If you would like, we can look at it, we will repair it for you free of charge. Reach out to us anytime.
Best wishes,
Margo
Margo and her staff are excellent. The took the time to answer all my questions, did a magnificent job and made me feel at ease. Love them!
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Michelle, We are never too busy to answer the bride's questions. Getting to know our clients often will play an important role in our success and a brides's level of comfort. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Best wishes,
Margo
I came to Margo at the last minute to get my jumpsuit altered she worked me in and didn't stop trying to get my dress fixed in time for the wedding!
This is a great shop that I would reccomend to anyone in DFW needing bridal alterations.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Elizabeth,
How was the wedding? You looked fabulous in that jumpsuit! I would love to see some Vegas pics. Thank you for your glowing review. Best wishes,
Margo
I put a ton of effort into researching the very best alterations place for my Berta gown that is extremely pricey. I can’t give enough credit to Margot West and her team in how professional and AMAZING they are. They are legit magicians. I coul...
dn’t believe how they put my words into play the way they altered my gown and the way they made a custom veil out of my scrapings. Couldn’t recommend them more. Also, bonus—they’re sisters and the sweetest cutest individuals. I even bought all my accessories from their store and they were able to give me advice on other items as well.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hey Becca, Your gown was amazing... A ton of work, but amazing!Thank you for sharing it with us. You were a delight to work with and we really appreciate you taking the time to tell everyone. Don't forget to bring it back to heirloom and whe...
n you get back and settled , please send pics!
Best wishes,
Team MBA
When preparing for out daughter's wedding last year, we were so fortunate to find Margo West and her Bridal Alterations team.
We could not have found anyone that we could trust more with
alterations. Margo has a brilliant gift for her excellenc...
e in design and alterations and she is also a wonderful, down to earth, fabulously enjoyable person. We love her and you will, too! We highly highly recommend Margo West Bridal Alterations!
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Ann, Thank you for sharing your unique experience with The Knot. It was fun getting to know you all. Elise was stunning in her gown and veil. We also appreciate your trust in team MBA. Give my best to Elise and Bill. Take care!
Margo
I am new to Dallas and didn't really know where to go for bridal alterations. I'm so glad I came across Margo West from online reviews. This place is the best! She did a lot of alterations to my wedding gown (take in, put in cups, shorten train...
, sew on belt....) and it was absolutely perfect. I was so happy with how the dress fit and looked.
It was easy to make an appointment online, she did the alterations in a reasonable amount of time. I highly recommend this place.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Holly, Thank you for putting your faith in us for your wedding gown needs. It was truly my pleasure for us to set your mind at ease during your time of transition. Thank you for your recommendation.
My Best,
Margo
I had my wedding dress altered here and had a bustle added and they did such a phenomenal job. Margo is so talented at what she does. Basically, my whole dress had to be taken apart (torso needed to be shortened, straps shortened, and different...
sections of the dress needed to be taken in) and she did such an amazing job at making my dress fit my body perfectly. I received so many compliments on my dress. There is no one else I would have trusted with my dress. I would highly recommend Margo West Bridal Alterations to anyone who needs alterations. Margo's expertise and precision cannot be match
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hello Alexis, Yes ma'am your gown was an incredible amount of work, but still a fun project. Thank you for putting your trust in us to do it right. I would love to see some wedding pics when you get a chance. Thank you for your kind words.
Bes...
t wishes,
Margo
Loved how my dress looked! They did everything I asked for. They were super easy to work with and got my dress done in time for my wedding. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Paula, Thank you for your kind compliments. It was a great pleasure working with you. Good luck and give my best to your Mom and Dad.
Margo
I loved working with Margo! Her team was very professional and on time. They knew just what to do to make my dress fit perfectly and demonstrated how the bustle works. I highly recommend booking Margo for your alterations.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Laura, Thank you, it was our pleasure to have the opportunity to work on your beautiful wedding gown. We are happy that you were pleased. Good luck and best wishes.
Margo
Margo is great! One, she's got the best personality! Really makes it sink in how special your day is and will be and does her best to make sure you look great for it! Her prices were definitely reasonable and she was willing to work to get my a...
lterations within my budget. She was also really open to feedback and made sure my thoughts and opinions were heard and incorporated. Also, I tried to re-purpose my cousin's veil for my wedding day, and she was really open to creative solutions to make it work for me! Also repaired a tear in it, can't even tell where! Finally, the preservation. Her price, by far, is the best bang for buck. She'll preserve your dress, garter and veil for ~$250 depending on how many washes your dress needs! My mom price compared, this is certainly the best! Would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Mackenzie, It was an awesome experience working with you and your mom on this project. We love that it all turned out just the way you like it. Please tag us so that we can see your pics. Thanks for trusting us.
Best wishes,
Margo
THE BEST EVER! I went to Margo West to have my wedding dress hemmed and added sleeves as well. Pat & Margo did an amazing job with the addition of my sleeves. My dress was absolutely beautiful! I'm so thankful I chose Margo West Bridal Alterati...
ons. Awesome service and attention to detail! I would choose them over and over again. Thanks SO much!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2019
Hi Jessica, Thank you for allowing us to help you with your bridal gown needs. It was our pleasure and we are happy that you were pleased. I would love to see some pics.
Best wishes,
Margo
Margo West Bridal Alterations were TERRIFIC!! We had some issues with the sizing of the dress we ordered and they were so kind, patient, and sympathetic .... They made the fit absolutely perfect, worked in such a timely manner and were so reas...
suring always to my daughter! They also altered my MOB dress to perfection! We would highly recommend and would use again & again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Hi Shelley, It means a lot to me that you were both pleased with your gowns. Thanks for believing in the process that it took to turn things around. Best wishes to you both!
Margo
They are wonderful!! Precise, on-time, courteous, patient and professional! My dress, which I thought looked great before alterations, looked stunning when I picked it up!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Madison,
Thank you for trusting us with such a beautiful wedding gown. It was delightful working with you and we are so glad that you are happy. Good luck and best wishes!
Margo
I LOVED working with Margo and her team on my wedding dress alterations! I definitely had some dress anxiety and a little bit of regret when I picked up my dress from the salon, but after Margo was finished with it, I was (and still am!) absol...
utely in love with my dress. Yes, she’s a little on the pricey side, but I would say she was absolutely worth it. And I also found the perfect veil to complement my dress at the store as well! I had been getting discouraged because nothing was working, and then she brought one out of her stock that was absolutely perfect. And Pat was wonderful to work with as well! I felt like I was really valued as a client every time I can in, from my first fitting through dropping off and picking up my dress after preservation.
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2018
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy that you looked and felt beautiful on your special day. We strive to make sure that each client knows that they are important and we would not be here without them. Thanks again for entrustin...
g us with your bridal alterations.
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE Margo West Bridal Alterations. This is my second time using their services to alter my daughters wedding dresses. The quality of service and expertise of craftsmanship shown is unmatched.
Margo has an eye for excellence!" My...
first daughter looked amazing in her wedding gown. Margo suggestions made my second daughter dress look better after the first fitting. She immediately noticed things that never crossed my mind and I sew. We can't hardly wait to go back for our appointment to pick it up! I have oe daughter left to get married and there is no other place I will go to get any alterations done.
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to contact us for your second daughter's wedding gown alterations. We strive to give our clients a relaxed and stress free experience. We work hard to make sure our brides receive a custom fit. We look...
forward to seeing you both at your next fitting. We are sure that you will be pleased with our progress. Thanks again.
The shop where I bought my dress doesn't do alterations, so I researched tailors. I set an appointment at Margo's for a first fitting and everyone was very nice. We were told it would be $1,700 for my dress to be taken in and have a couple of b...
uttons fixed. Not knowing anything about wedding dress alterations, we put a deposit down. I went back to the place where I bought my dress and they said they had never heard of alterations costing that much. I was able to call, get my dress back, and get my deposit back. While everyone was nice and the shop was lovely, I'm getting my alterations done by someone just as well known for less than third of the cost. I'm sure Margo does a great job, but you'll pay for it.
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2018
Hi Spring,
Thank you for your valuble feeback and review. I would like to kindly and respectfully fill in a few blanks, so that our readers might get a clearer view of what transpired between us on June 29th. Wedding planning can be stressful ...
and I certainly understand how you could have forgotten a few minor details.
From your reveiw, I am sorry that you could only remember that all you discussed with us, was a little taking in and a few buttons replaced. However, that was not all you requested that day. Yes, there were a few buttons missing and the elastic loops for the buttons were damaged beyond repair. I suggested to you and your mom, replacing the loops instead of trying to repair them. Your gown is a heavily beaded lace, with prong set rhinestones from the bust through the hips.
During your pinning, you mentioned that you needed the gown finished for your portait in September and had also planned to lose weight before then. I suggested that you lose the weight before we alter your gown. I then asked you, how much weight are you planning to lose? You said, "not much, maybe 10-15 lbs., it won't make that much of a difference in how the gown fits". I replied, "we can't start work on your gown until you lose the weight". I then explained how involved the alterations and rebeading process was. If done correctly, it is very labor intensive. "We only want to do that once", I said. You stated that you were nervous and you didn't have much time before your portrait. I stated that" I would rather give you enough time to lose the weight, than for your gown not fit when you came back.". You asked, If we could at least start on the shoulders and the hem?" I explained, that the smaller the body gets the longer the hem gets, shoulders etc. I then said," We like to work on the gown after your weight loss because it saves us time, labor costs and you money." I also asked, if you could wear it to the portraits a little loose and then have it altered for the wedding?." Your mom agreed and told you that" your body looked good" and she seemed fine with that. You commented," I am 20lbs. heavier than I am used to and that I don't like this body". Your mom said, "if that's what you want". Then she asked," what's the price for all this"? I stated that "If it was me, I wouldn't alter it twice. Then I said, "I won't know how much weight she will lose until she comes back, it could be expensive. It could be up to 700-1000 dollars. Twenty pounds is a lot of weight, especially that fast." Then your mom asked about pricing for after the portrait and I told her that it could be up to 1700 to alter the gown twice in the amount of time she has. We don't have the wedding body yet, I said. I won't know whats involved until I see the body she comes back with. If it works out like she says, ( not much change), it will be at least 500 and we will promise to do it on time". I mentioned that our schedule fills fast and if you get in line today, we are committed. I also told you that we would not start any alterations untlil you come back to get repinned, after you've lost the weight and 2 weeks before your portraits.
I'm glad that you found the right, reputable company for you, to alter your gown. I have no doubt that you will look amazing when it's all said and done. Best wishes!
I went to their Dallas location to have a bustle put on my dress. They not only did a fantastic job, but they also altered the long-line torsolette I bought to make sure it would work well with the dress, and even sewed it into the dress! I was...
lucky they were able to fit me in just a couple months before my wedding. They treated me with courtesy and respect, and clearly listened to my concerns. Now I feel so much more confident in a dress that feels made for me!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Talia,
Thank you for your kind comments and we are pleased that you liked our work. Helping brides look their very best is our main concern.
Best wishes,
Margo
Margo and her team were so wonderful and made my dress dreams come true!
I purchased my wedding dress in New York City and traveled back to Dallas with it (my home base) to have the alterations done. When the dress arrived and was too big on ...
me I of course went into bride-panic mode, but when speaking to Margo she assured me that she would be able to make it absolutely perfect, and boy was she right! It only took one alteration to have this dress fitting my body like it was made for me (because it was!!!!) I wore a simple boat neck style dress with no embellishments and a very sleek fabric… Needless to say their flawless work made this dress so absolutely perfect for my body that I didn't even have to wear undergarments! They added in cups that were the perfect size for my breasts and gave the dress beautiful curves not to mention the stitchwork was flawless!
They also helped me with the decision of how to bustle the dress which was way more confusing than I originally thought it would be, and I am so thrilled with my choice in the end!
If you need any bridal alterations done, Margo and her girls are rock stars! Highly, highly recommended and I will tell all of my friends about her services!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Alexandra, Your dream became our dream when you brought your beautiful gown in to us. It was our pleasure to make you look your absolute best on your big day.
Warmest regards,
Margo
I don't know where to start. I bought my dress from a small shop and decided to have my alterations done there as well, I went back 4 different times and left discouraged because the company kept making excuses for faults in the alterations and...
telling me things I wanted couldn't be done. The dress I fell in love with I began to hate! I decided to try another alterations place to give it another go, and came across Margo and her great reviews. From the moment I called and told her about my dress to the moment I stepped in the door for my first apt she made me feel like she cared and sympathized. She and her sister listen to me and told me everything I wanted done was extremely doable and that I wasn't crazy! They fixed my dress when I brought it to them with so many problems TWO weeks before my wedding day. I tried on my dress when the alterations were done a day before my wedding and I couldn't help but start to cry. It was perfect, it hugged my body they way I wanted to and the dress I was so in love with when I first bought it was back! Margo and your team I can't thank you enough for making me feel incredibly beautiful and comfortable in my dress on the best day of my life. It was literally perfect in every way because of you.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Corri,
OMG , I'm so glad that you loved your dress again. This job gets challenging sometimes but, it is brides who say the we have made such a difference in their lives at such an important time, that makes it all worth it for us. From all...
of us, Thank you!
XO
Margo
My best friend had her dress altered here and recommended them to me. I bought my wedding dress online because I fell in love with it. It didn't fit how I wanted, so I took it to their allen location. She recreated my entire dress and I absolut...
ely love it! The beading detail work done looks original. Wouldn't recommend anyone else!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Elizabeth, your gown just needed a little love that is all...lol. We love it when we get a reccomendation from our past brides. We are proud of our work, but when it comes from another bride... it's golden. Thank you for your kind words.
I got my dress altered at Margo West in Allen by Pat and she did such an amazing job! I needed to get my dress hemmed and they had to take off all the bottom lace by hand. I can't imagine how much time and effort that took and it looked amazing...
!! Everything was on time and done so beautifully, including my custom 8 piece bustle! Thank you again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Brenna, It's ahuge compliment that we could ease your mind and give you a fit that was pleasing. We love what we do. Thank you for your kind words.
Best Wishes,
Pat
I was so incredibly impressed with my experience at Margo Bridal! I have a complex schedule thanks to the military, and they were more than willing to accommodate! The alterations turned out beautifully, and I couldn't of been happier with my d...
ress or the service!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Alice, Thank you for your service! We are humbled by your kind words. We are happy that we could help. Be Blessed!
Margo
Margo Bridal Alterations in Allen was amazing! They were so attentive, and made sure I was happy with my alterations. I had a detailed and delicate dress, and the attention to detail was on point. I trusted them with my dress, and felt good abo...
ut the end result. They even told me about areas of the dress I would have never even thought to take in. It made a huge difference and I am glad I spent the extra money. I would recommend them to anyone wanting A+ customer service and alterations.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Michelle, Thank you! We do our best everyday and love what we do. It is fantastic when clients like you can see the passion in our work. Take care!
Margo
Pat is very nice and professional. She did a great job changing my dress when I decided I just didn't like it. She was amazing and worked quickly to get it done.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Emily,
Thank you for the compliment. Pat is great, I'm happy that you felt as though it was all worth it. We aim to please. Best wishes,
Margo
Margo's Bridal Alterations is WONDERFUL! They let out my dress, hemmed, and added a bussle in a quick amount of time for my bridals! My dress fit perfect! I HIGHLY recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hey Megan, You were easy to work with although time was short. Thank you for trusting us! Best wishes.
Margo
I had such a wonderful experience! I got my wedding dressed altered in one month because I started planning a wedding 3 months before the actual day! They were very accommodating and said no matter the time frame, I would receive my dress in pl...
enty of time. This did cost me - but the workmanship was impeccable! For such a rush, I expected to not have the dress in time for my bridal session, but the dress was perfect after the first fitting! I highly recommend the Allen location specifically!
Thank you!! :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi lauren, thank you appreciating all of the hard work and time that is involved in getting a wedding gown done right the first time. It is a skill sometimes is hard to convey. We are dedicated to your happiness! Warmest regards,
Margo
Margo and team are the absolute best! She completely transformed my dress into exactly what I wanted it to be! I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hey Taylor, your kind comments are what keeps us going at it everyday. We are forever grateful!
OX
Margo
Such a great place to go for alterations. Margo is so nice and very helpful! I highly recommend going to Margo Bridal Alterations to get your wedding dress altered.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Ashley, Thank you! I cannot imagine myself doing anything else in life for work. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Warnest wishes,
Margo
Wow! Wonderful tailors and excellent service. Happy with everything they did to my dress and the prices are very reasonable
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Amelia, thank you for your kind words. We try to show value in our work everyday.
Good luck and best wishes!
Margo
I had a wonderful experience at Margo's Bridal Alterations in Allen. The young woman that helped me was amazing!!! She was so kind and my finished dress looked fabulous!! I am 5'1" and a size 00, they had to make a size 4 completely lace weddin...
g dress fit me. There detail to work was so impressive, you would never know they had to completely remove the bottom lace and reattach it. I can't wait to wear come New Years Eve. There is no doubt in my mind my Daddy and fiance are going to be bawling their eyes out.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Rebecca, I love it! Did the guys come through for you? Our highly trained and skilled bridal tailors are very serious about details. We are glad that you are pleased.
Kind regards,
Margo
They are very friendly and helpful. They did a great job on my dress.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Michelle, We are pleased that we could be a part of your big day and even more grateful that you were happy with your gown.
Best wishes,
Margo
Margo Bridal alterations was wonderful! I had a last-minute wedding dress crisis, and she was a miracle worker! I couldn't have been more happy with the alterations!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hey Mollie, We need a little crisis at work from time to time...lol It wakes the ladies up. A bit challenging but, in the end very gratifying. We love it!
Warm regards,
Margo
My dress was custom made and I could've worn it exactly how it came. But since I had lost a little weight right before the wedding, I wanted to get a few alterations to make if fit perfectly. I went in to Margo Bridal and had to pay over $600 t...
o take it in less than an inch. I also paid $200 to add a bustle and on the day of my wedding, one of the buttons had popped off so I couldn't even bustle the dress. I definitely would not recommend...
Loved Margo and her staff! My dress fit perfectly and Margo was able to take my moms veil and revamp it (including removing the crown headpiece and dying the material to match my dress) and it turned out wonderful! Thank you Margo!!
LOVE Margo Bridal Alterations! I went to the Deep Ellum boutique and had such a wonderful experience. My dress was a very elaborate BHLDN dress with lots of hand-sewn details—I basically had to take the dress down a full size for it to fit per...
fectly and they did a phenomenal job.
I would recommend Margo Bridal Alterations to any bride looking for quality and reliable service in a welcoming environment.
I just got back from picking up my dress, and WOW, Margo and her team did an amazing job! My dress before was beautiful but a little (way) too big on me, and the alterations they did are perfect! She was able to work with my schedule and give ...
me advice on undergarments, as well as show me how a gown is really supposed to fit! If you're looking for someone to do alterations on your wedding gown (or any dress, really) I definitely recommend her, hands down.
WOW! Margot and her team are wonderful. They know their stuff and altered my dress beautifully. I needed 2-3 inches taken in on the waist, SIX whole inches taken off the bottom and a bustle added and it was done on time and fit like a glove. It...
looks like it was made for me. Thanks Margot!!!
Margo was amazing. I bought the sample size of my dress that fit very well, it did needed to be hemmed and had some slight alterations here and there. I would say Margo is a little on the pricer side, but you definitely get what you pay for. Sh...
e was engaged and understanding of my concerns, we probably had 4-5 fittings just to get it right at my request and she was with me every step of the way. My dress came out perfect and looked spectacular on my wedding day. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!
Margo was friendly and nice, and my dress ended up fitting great. However, things seemed very unorganized at times with me being told different dates my dress would be ready. This meant I had to come in a couple times more than expected only to...
be told nothing had been worked on yet or it wasn't quite ready. They also lost my ribbon that tied up the corset in the back, but "found" it later. This made me very nervous as the bride! Everything ultimately turned out fine, but the smallest bumps in the road made me uneasy.
Margo is a magician! She completely took apart and restitched my dress to fit like a glove. I lost almost 10 pounds 3 months before the big day due to a stomach virus and the seamstress where I purchased my dress was ok, but made some major sow...
ing mistakes that shortened my dress to where I could not wear my original shoes. Margo was able to take apart my dress, find some additional length and make it fit. I felt perfect and comfortable in my dress...true fairy-tale moment made thanks to Margo!!!!!!
Margo was an absolute pleasure to work with. She altered my wedding gown to fit beautifully. I was initially worried handing my dress over to a stranger given the delicate nature of the lace and silk but her work was impeccable & Margo made me ...
feel at ease. I highly recommend to any bride or bridesmaid!
My silk gown was absolutely perfect. I felt like a princess and it fit me like a glove. Margo was readily available to talk to and helped advise on what undergarments to wear, which can be daunting. Overall I have nothing but praise for her,...
she worked with my schedule and is one of the main reasons my wedding turned out as well as it did. The dress is an important part, if not the most important part next to the bride and groom themselves and Margo made mine beautifully.
Like most brides, it's tough to trust such an expensive gown to an unknown tailor. I googled the best/top bridal alterations in DFW and got this place. After reading reviews, I decided to try her out.
I dealt a lot more with Lisa (Margo's si...
ster), than Margo. Lisa was very courteous and tried to be relatable.
I needed 2 gowns altered. Bridal gown just needed to have the bust taken in. 2nd gown needed to be hemmed up and fitted at the bust area as well. My first dress fitting, my bridal gown was tightened rather snugly and the 2nd gown did NOT have any alterations completed on it. I noticed during this time that the corset on my dress was protruding and asked if anything could be done. Margo safety-pinned this and said that they could cut it and the line should disappear.
At the second dress fitting, the bridal gown remained unchanged. Margo claimed that she did not know what the safety-pin on the corset was for and said that she could not guarantee a good result on the wedding dress if she had to cut the corset ribs. My 2nd dress was completely altered (even though at the first dress fitting, they stated that the dress would not be cut until my final shoes were selected).
Needless to say, I took both my dresses home that day. I ended up having to find a different alterations lady, who found out Margo messed up the seams on the back of my wedding gown and had stitched some things that should not have been stitched (at first it looked like my dress had been accidentally cut at the hip and sewn together).
I would not recommend her for your bridal alterations.
I had very high hopes for Margot Alterations. She was extremely attentive and nice on my first visit - my sister and mother joined me at her Allen location (my parents' house is just 5 minutes from her Allen store front). We then scheduled my ...
next two appointments at her Deep Ellum location since I live in Fort Worth. At my second appointment, I called 20 minutes after our scheduled time and she assured me she was almost there. She called me back 10 minutes later telling me she was at the wrong location! I had to wait outside in my car for an hour for her to arrive. She proceeded ensure my mother and me she would be at the Deep Ellum location for our next appointment and made a "special note" on her calendar. At my third appointment, she was not there on time and I called her 10 minutes after our scheduled appointment. Her sister picked up and told me she was driving and would be there soon. 30 minutes later she was still not there. I called and it kept going straight to voicemail. As soon as I started to leave she called me laughing, saying she was in the wrong location again. At this point I was extremely frustrated. It takes me an hour to get to Deep Ellum, and vacation time had to be used to be there within her business hours. After flat out arguing with me about how these things happen sometimes, I reminded her she had already done this to me because she seemed to have forgotten about the previous incident. She was able to accommodate me with a Saturday appointment at her Allen location so I would not have to miss any more work. My dress ended up looking great! She did a last minute adjustment and sewed the top layer of lace onto the silk dress underneath so it would not separate as I walked. I thought that maybe all the headaches she gave me were worth it, not to mention the $866.00 I was charged for the work. Well.. right before I walked down the aisle.. my strap completely snapped off where it was sewn to size and was falling down, and the last minute stitching she did came apart as my dad was getting me ready to go. Thank goodness my aunt is really good with a needle and thread. She was able to do a temporary fix before BOTH straps snapped again after the ceremony. I had to change into my "send off" outfit about 30 minutes into my reception. I typically only write reviews if I have something good to say, but brides already have enough on their plate - and this just left a bad taste in my mouth.
Margo is great!
She altered all lace my wedding gown to perfection. I am a size 4 on top and a 10 on bottom, and I had an all over lace v-neck fit and flair gown in a size 10. When I bought it was a little worried about having the top altered...
3 sizes smaller, and having it still fit and look great. Margo exceeded my expectations. It fit like a glove and looked like it was made just for me! You would not even know it was altered at all.
like I said, PERFECTION!
In the end I was happy with the alterations to my veil Margo made. She had my item for 17 days and two hours before my appointment called to tell me it wasn't completed. We rescheduled for the following day, my wedding dress was still wet from ...
the cleaning when I arrived and the veil had literally just been finished. It added stress to my wedding experience.
I got my dress at David’s Bridals, but after reading mixed reviews about using their in-house tailors, I decided to go elsewhere. I found Margo on several review websites, and I can attest to all of her other reviews. I didn’t need any major ...
alterations, but the minor adjustments she did make made a world of difference! She even brought to my attention a big rip in the lace that I didn’t notice and repaired it at no cost. The dress fit perfectly, and I was able to wear it comfortably all day (from 10am-past midnight)!
If you have concerns about your wedding dress alterations like I did take your dress to Margo! I had a full beaded and lace bodice that needed to be taken in 2 inches a month before the wedding. Margo took one look at it and within a 15 min con...
sultation had a plan of action and quote ready for me. We scheduled 3 fittings once a week to assure the perfect fit. After the dressed was altered Margo had it steam cleaned and held the dress for me until the day before the wedding! The expense was worth every penny!!!
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1403 Slocum Street Suite 103, Dallas, TX
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