The Iron Horse Atelier

Amanda is incredibly talented. I had three items altered: a jumpsuit, wedding dress and reception dress. When I brought my jumpsuit and one of my wedding gowns to her, I was completely swimming in them and thought there was no hope getting them to fit correctly. However, Amanda is a magic maker; she was so calm and reassured me that it would all work out. She was able to work with intricate detail with no problem at all and made my gowns fit me like a glove. She is so personable, kind and a master of her craft. I cannot recommend enough!

Amanda was amazing!! She was able to squeeze me in on a bit of a shorter time crunch and she did an amazing job! She is clearly very talented and knowledge about all things weddings. She pinned my dress up and offered different ideas/solutions to specific adjustments I needed for my gown. And it turned out perfectly! Definitley recommend Amanda as you can 100% trust her with your gown. She will do an amazing job!

Amanda is an incredible seamstress. My dress was fully beaded and had a very intricate design, so I was concerned that it would be difficult to alter, but she did a fantastic job and was lovely to work with.

I went to Iron Horse to have my two-piece strapless wedding dress from BHLDN altered. Amanda’s studio is beautiful, and she did a wonderful job adjusting the length, bringing in the top, and lining the skirt to make sure I was comfortable and looked beautiful in my dress. I also appreciate how her appointments did not feel rushed and she was willing to talk through concerns or suggestions. I would highly recommend her!

Amanda is the absolute best! She was able to ensure that my dress fit me perfectly and helped me feel confident in it. She was also SO nice and kind not only to me but my parents and maid of honor when they came with me.

Amanda altered my wedding dress for my April 2022 wedding. Not only did she do a GREAT job but she was so sweet and personable! She made the alterations experience fun and it’s a plus that her shop in Lawrenceville is so cutely decorated! Go to Amanda if you are looking for a special and high quality alterations experience!! You can 100% trust her to make your dress fit perfectly. Thanks Amanda!!!

I heard about Amanda & The Iron Horse through a friend and I am SO glad I used her for my bridal alterations, for both my bridal shower AND wedding. I'm pretty short and was worried, but Amanda was able to tailor my dress to perfection. She was so professional, kind and transparent. Would recommend her to everything!

Amanda was so great to work with! She did an amazing job getting my dress exactly how I imagined it. Her prices were very reasonable especially considering the detailed, beautiful work that she was able to do. Can not recommend her enough!

Amanda was fantastic to work with. She made her suggestions of what to alter, but also included my input. I had 3 fittings and picked up my dress the week of the wedding to ensure the perfect fit.

I'm so happy that I got my dress altered here! Amanda did an amazing job with my dress. She always listened to how I felt about the fit and made me feel incredible.

When I first picked up my dress I was worried because the size I ordered did not sit on my body like the sample I had tried on did. Thankfully Amanda to the rescue - she looked at photos of the sample I had and made a set of alterations that made the dress fit perfectly. She was very clear about costs up front and accommodated a last minute schedule change.

This place is amazing! Everything is done to the highest quality. I had three dresses altered for my wedding last weekend and they could not have been more perfect!!! Amazing price for the perfect work done. The building and atmosphere are darling and Amanda is kind and really listens to the brides wishes. Could not have had a better experience here. 100% recommend!!!

Amanda did a great job with my dress. It fit like a glove. She also altered the hemline for me, and did alterations on an antique dress that I wore at my reception. I felt like a queen in my dresses. She was also very sweet and nice to work with.

I found Amanda at Iron Horse through a recommendation from the shop where I bought my wedding dress (Luxe Redux in Lawrenceville) as well as through a recommendation from BHLDN in Bakery Square. From the beginning scheduling through the final pick up, Amanda was absolutely incredible. She tailored my shower dress, rehearsal dress, and my wedding gown. We did three fittings overall. I could not believe her ability to completely transform each dress, making them all perfect for me. Amanda is extremely knowledgeable and gave me advice with my wedding dress to ensure it would be comfortable and fit the best it could. Her prices were reasonable and well worth the work that she put into all my dresses. She just moved to a new location, and while I didn’t get to see it in person before my final pick-up, it looks INCREDIBLE in pictures! I will absolutely use Iron Horse again in the future and would recommend Amanda to any bride!

Charged 900 for a gown I just needed taken in at the waste and pushed unnecessary alterations. I had a waist line that sat right in my hips with illusion sides. She Took my dress up two inches making it look like a bra top on me and completely ruining the whole design on the dress and making it not suit my body type which is straight as it is. Wish she looked at pictures of how this dress was supposed to fit instead of redesigning it completely. It was irreversible to restore it to original condition she said. The shop is very small so impossible to really inspect the dress so when I got it home I found a hole in the fabric and immediately called and emailed her kindly for weeks and she would not return my call. Had to go somewhere else the day before my wedding. For 900 bucks I would expect more than a chop shop and shady service

I had a great experience with Amanda at Iron Horse Atelier. I took my wedding dress there in January for my September wedding. Over 3 fittings and a final try-on, Amanda transformed my dress into the perfect fit! I got layers of tulle removed, added different straps, and added a modesty piece and everything was perfect. She followed COVID protocols for every fitting. Highly recommend!

I really can’t thank Amanda enough for the amazing work she did for my wife and me. My wife’s wedding dress was unique and challenging. It was very expensive and we went to a number of places before we found Amanda. No one else seemed to understand what was necessary or had the confidence to attempt the alterations my wife considered necessary. Amanda clearly has extensive professional training, something most of her competitors seem to lack. My wife’s dress turned out perfectly, even better than we dared to hope. Amanda also did the alterations on my tuxedo and for my best man. She also altered the dress my mom wore to the wedding. Every bit of the work was superb. Amanda is friendly and classy and her prices and timelines are surprisingly fair. I really can’t recommend her more wholeheartedly. For what it’s worth I think it would be a terrible mistake to go anywhere else.

I cannot thank Amanda enough for taking a beautiful dress and making it absolutely perfect for me! She was so patient, kind, and complimentary while working with me. The bottom of the dress displayed just a hint of my shoes perfectly and made me able to dance the night away and be comfortable while maintaining the look of the dress. I know that this had to have been a complicated dress to work with that dealt with many layers and details. The bustles she added were incredible! The way she fit the bust line of the dress was unbelievable. In a dress that could make for discomfort or pulling/tugging, Amanda made it fit like a glove. I was able to dance and move throughout my pictures knowing that she had me tucked in to perfection! Amanda was able to make the dress of my dreams a reality for my wedding night. She was also were extremely aware of timeframe and worked quickly and efficiently. We were so lucky to have found her - Amanda is a true gem!

A friend referred me to Amanda Vereb & her wonderful shop, the Iron Horse Atelier in Lawrenceville, for major bridal alterations. Connecting with Amanda was one of the biggest gifts of wedding planning for me. Amanda transformed my mom's wedding dress into a gown that felt like mine. She knew how to bring out the best traits of my mom's dress, while making it look like it belonged in 2019, rather than 1985. Amanda took on this task with a ton of patience and grace, never offering unsolicited advice, but jumping in with her expertise whenever I asked for it. I greatly appreciated her tact and professionalism, and the freedom she gave me to envision my wedding gown over the course of several weeks. In addition to Amanda's professional and sophisticated demeanor, Amanda has unparalleled sewing skills. She sewed buttons down the entire train of my dress and completely replaced the skirt, to name just a couple of the big alterations she did. Everything appeared seamless (no pun intended!), and I felt flawless, like the best version of myself, on my wedding day. You need to work with Amanda. This woman is magic. -Samantha C.

Amanda was very accommodating and fit me into her busy wedding season schedule at the last minute for some alterations to my unusual wedding dress. I ordered a dress online and I wasn’t totally sure if it would be a disaster when it arrived but Amanda assured me that we would work out the kinks. She made alterations on the bodice length, cup size and even created a beautiful and flowing high to low hem that I fitted out with a light-up LED petticoat! She got my dress done in less than a month and at a very reasonable price. The dress was one of my favorite parts of the wedding. Amanda did a fabulous job and I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again.

Amanda was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was able to squeeze me in last minute when I had an unusual fitting question early on. Amanda communicated clearly when she had to reschedule at one point, was incredibly friendly and enjoyable to work with, and did a beautiful job on my dress over the course of several alterations and minor fixes. Although her work is not cheap, for the quality and professionalism I think it was very reasonable. I am so glad I went to Iron Horse Atelier for my wedding dress! My bridesmaids also had their alterations done here, and they turned out perfectly.

Unfortunately my dress did not fit properly and was falling down the entire wedding day. I mentioned that it still did not fit around the arms at our last fitting but she stated she would not suggest doing anything else and sent me on my way.

Amanda is absolutely amazing! It was a true pleasure to work with her and to have her do the alterations for my wedding dress. She is so kind, extremely detail-oriented, and made every effort to give me a finished product in which I felt comfortable. My dress fit perfectly! She also did the alterations for my mom's dress which turned out amazing. My mom and I always looked forward to our appointments with Amanda! I would highly recommend The Iron Horse Atelier to anyone in need of alterations on their clothing. Thank you so much Amanda!

I felt so comfortable in my dress, and that's thanks to Amanda. She is absolutely the best. Everything fit absolutely perfect and it made me feel so confident and beautiful on my wedding day. Yes, it's an investment. But you really get what you pay for. Amanda suggested adding boning to the bodice of my dress for more structure, so i didn't need Spanx and other heavy-duty under garments. Highly, highly recommend!!

Amanda is a miracle worker! I had my wedding dress alterations done as well as a custom-made dress created for my rehearsal at The Iron Horse. When I first came to her with my wedding gown, I had gained a LOT of weight since I ordered it, and it did not fit or flatter me at all - I was very uncomfortable. She started fixing everything IMMEDIATELY, and I was incredibly relieved. Every fitting just got better and better. The length was perfect, the bustle on my train was perfect, and the fit was INCREDIBLE. Even up until the last fitting, she continued to make the tiniest, detailed adjustments to make sure I felt completely confident. I am eternally grateful for her magical workings, because I felt so secure in my dress throughout all of the standing, sitting, walking, and most importantly, the dancing of that day. She is so incredibly knowledgeable, and a perfectionist in the best way possible. As for my rehearsal dress, she took my mom’s long-sleeved wedding gown from 1981 (which was already gorgeous) and made it into a short, sleeveless beauty that fit my style perfectly. She did an absolutely breathtaking job keeping the lace and delicate appliques in-tact, all while enabling me to fit into something that was at least 3 sizes too small originally! I will say it again: Amanda is a miracle worker, and just a joy to be around – she is so kind, patient, and incredibly talented. I will definitely go back to her if I ever have any other alteration needs. She is a gem!

Amanda altered my wedding dress that I purchased at Bridal Beginning. She is very sweet, very professional, and clearly talented. I thought the price was fair for a stress-free, professional experience. Wedding dress fit is not something to mess with-so stick with Amanda!

Amanda custom-made my wedding dress, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. I hated the bridal salon experience – at my budget the trend seemed to be minimal fabric, maximum cheap embellishments. Amanda actually listens to what you want, and I never felt like I was being pushed into anybody’s idea of what a bride is supposed to look like. The patterning & tailoring were all spot on. She only uses top quality fabrics, so my dress was unbelievably comfortable and enjoyable to wear. Oh – AND! – she also did it all at a better price than anything I saw in the salons. The custom-dressmaking process is totally nerve-wracking, because you’re making decisions without having something to try on, and a lot of the dress remains unfinished until the last weeks. But I had done my research ahead of time, and Amanda’s process was consistent with what I had learned to expect. Above and beyond that, Amanda is warm, funny, and a joy to work with.

Amanda is amazingly talented. She was so lovely to work with and my wedding dressed turned out so perfect. Highly recommend!

Amanda did an amazing job with my wedding dress. It was quite big when I received it from the bridal store but she made it fit my small figure perfectly. I had three checks with her and she made sure that I was comfortable at all times with how it looked. She was easily accessible for questions as well. She was very professional and her work is beautiful. I would def recommend her!

Amanda did a flawless job on my wedding dress alterations! My dress was a very form-fitted gown and she shaped it perfectly for my petite figure. Her work is immaculate and so elegant. She has a great little shop in Lawrenceville and she's dedicated to making every detail perfect! I will be returning soon with my other alteration needs! She's the best.

I first chatted with Amanda when I had left a previous seamstress and she wanted to cut my dress in the middle and put a seam across my hips in order to hem it. I was so overwhelmed with the fitting process but Amanda was a gem to work with! Absolutely the sweetest, she made my dress fit me like a glove and she has the most adorable shop in Lawrenceville. Also, if anyone knows Lawrenceville you hate the parking. Parking there was a piece of cake. I would recommend Amanda to anyone. She was wonderful.

Amanda is the most friendly and beyond talented seamstress. Her schedule is very accommodating (I work in Robinson and live in Lawrenceville so all of my appointments were at 6 during the week) and she makes sure she schedules enough fittings for the dress to be flawless. I was comfortable and the bustle for my dress, although a little more expensive, was GORGEOUS and worth every penny. She made an already beautiful dress look exquisite!

Amanda was absolutely incredible. From the moment I walked into her shop, I knew my dress was in good hands. Prior to visiting Amanda, I was having some dress regret. She made me fall in love with my dress all over again! I would 110% recommend going to The Iron Horse Atelier.

Amanda was a fast, professional, and affordable option for getting my wedding dress altered. She also was very flexible with my unique schedule and made herself available so my MOH could pick up the dress. THANK YOU

Amanda saved my wedding day. My wedding dress arrived to Pittsburgh two weeks prior to the wedding, and I was traveling out of the US to get married. Amanda finished the alterations in just a week, and the result was an absolutely beautiful dress, just the way I imagined it. Amanda is lovely, and her work was very intricate and detail-oriented. I think it was my lucky day when the wedding dress got in later than expected and I had the chance to work with Amanda!

Amanda was fantastic and made my wedding day a breeze. The alterations were perfect. We did two different bustles, my dress had a sheer lace overlay and she suggested bustling the dress and leaving the lace down for photos and a ballroom bustle for the reception. I would never have thought of doing different bustles and it made my wedding photos perfect. Her artistic visions became my reality and I don't think my dress would've turned out the same without her. She was easy to work with and had great suggestions. I would recommend her 1,000 times over.

Amanda did an amazing job completely reshaping my vintage wedding gown to fit my body perfectly. Not only did she make me feel welcomed and at ease, she was very professional and clearly talented. I'd recommend The Iron Horse Atelier to anyone!

This was the best experience of planning a wedding! Amanda was incredibly professional and genuine. Her personality and welcoming of LGBT individuals was a breath of fresh air. Her shop is in a great location with easy on street parking. My suit for my wedding turned out great and I cannot wait to get the rest of my suits fitted!