The Joy of Sewing & Embroidery Service

with all of the precautions she is taking with COVID and current restrictions. I cannot wait to continue to work with her!

my daughter was able find her dream dress and she was able to alter the dress in a small time frame. I would highly recommend her for any of your Bridal needs.

of knowledge and impeccable skill. When I brought my dress in I was so nervous about how I would feel in my illusion style dress (the one I tried on in the store was one size too small so I ordered up a size) and my husband and I chose to elope during the pandemic, so it was rather short notice. Joy was amazing and calmed my nerves and made me feel confident that my dress would be perfect for my big day! She had my dress ready in time and even patiently walked my mom through how to put the bustle in my dress and gave us a spot treatment for any emergency stains. I loved my experience with Joy so much I referred all of my bridesmaids to her for their dresses, should they need alterations, for our larger wedding celebration next year. I highly recommend Joy for all your sewing needs!

edding. Joy was upfront about how delicate the illusion lace on my dress was which I really appreciated! She knows her fabrics and is an amazing seamstress!

make it fit like a charm again... and she did! I thoroughly enjoyed my fittings and getting to chat with her, she makes you feel like a longtime friend. Her talent is beyond measure! She made the entire experience so wonderful in every way and I couldn’t recommend her enough for all your seamstress needs. I can’t wait to find something for her to help me with again so we can catch up!! Joy, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding dress a dream come true!!! 💕

ry little notice. Joy has been with me every step of the way. From the postponement of my wedding to planning a small intimate ceremony, Joy has been so supportive and accommodating. I can't wait to wear my wedding dress and veil next April!

e on the wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend Joy to all Baltimore area brides looking for a seamstress!

s. The train, which I believed was too long to bustle, now beautifully pins up so I can dance. I can’t say enough good things about Joy, she was so accommodating when my wedding was postponed due to the coronavirus. She made me feel so special and very taken care of!!

was ordered, it was accidentally ordered 1 size down by the shop. I wasn't sure if we could let it out far enough to fit me. I emailed Joy in a panic the night I brought the dress home, and she responded within 1 hour assuring me we could make it fit! Between each appointment she worked tirelessly to make sure the dress fit my frame. Joy was highly organized for making fitting appointments, and would ask and give suggestions about our wedding planning progress at each appointment. On the big day, I had a beautiful gown provided by Joy. She is a ROCK STAR!!!!

a little large in the bust/waist and way too long. Turns out, Joy had tailored the same exact dress a few times before, so I felt extremely confident in her. Joy perfectly tailored the dress to my body. It was comfortable all night long at my wedding! Thank you, Joy!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Joy, and I recommend her to all future brides!! As long as Joy is around, you will always have an amazing seamstress for life...and that is rare to find these days. Thanks again!!

big enough cups to sew into my bodice, which I couldn’t even find online. Joy worked with me to find the right bustle, which was a hard decision for me because I dislike most bustles. But Joy’s vast knowledge helped me find the one bustle I liked and worked with my dress. Joy also gave me options for attaching my belt, which I appreciated. After Joy worked her magic, my dress fit perfectly and comfortably. Read her informative website carefully. Brides need to make appointments well in advance. However, Joy’s schedule fills up for good reason. I also couldn’t believe Joy’s prices. They were so fair and reasonable for all the work and care she put into my dress. Brides spend so much money on the perfect dress, so it’s important to find someone experienced and trustworthy to make it perfect for you! That’s why I’m so glad I picked Joy to help me alter my wedding dress.

t what she does. Her prices are reasonable and she makes sure you're happy with how everything fits and looks before you take your item with you. I'll be going back to her in the future for any other alterations I may need. Highly recommend!!

thing, she is super organized during your appointment and has wonderful advice, its always like chatting with a friend.Her bridal appointments are thorough so you know exactly what to expect for the dress, she did amazing with the bead work on my dress so that it fit my body shape and crated a beautiful Bustle. She never rushes you, she will work with on every detail and she makes you feel beautiful in your garment ! I recommend her to everyone !

into her busy schedule. She made me feel so at ease the first time I met her, and was able to do all of the alterations I needed in those 6 weeks. She also gave suggestions on what she thought would work best with my dress and made sure I was going to be comfortable in it the whole day. My mom also lives out of state, and Joy was so great about letting my mom FaceTime during our appointments. I can't thank Joy enough for everything she did to make sure my wedding dress was absolutely perfect. I will be using her for all of my future alteration needs!

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perience and expertise shines through from the very first time you meet her. Thank you so much for all your help and I absolutely love my dress and that couldn’t have happened without you!

the amount of care and attention to detail that she puts into her work. I drove over an hour from where I live in Pennsylvania to see her, and she was totally worth it. She custom made a pair of straps that matched my dress perfectly, and re-worked my mother's veil so I could wear it on my wedding day, a detail that was such a special touch. I also really appreciated the detailed instructions and hands-on demonstration on how to do the bustle (as did my mother), and the extra steaming before pickup. My mother, grandmother, and I all had so much fun, and we really felt like Joy became a member of our family and we were going to miss seeing her all of the time! My husband says I was the most beautiful thing he's ever seen, and I certainly felt like it. I recommend Joy to everyone I know and can't wait to do business with her in the future.

ect but Joy delivered! She even gave options/ideas of customizing my belt and personally, I think it made the dress look 10x better! Joy is super sweet and knowledgeable and I will absolutely be using her services for any item I need tailored in the future.

ing by the time she was done. My dress had a lot of lace and beading, so I was worried about my comfort level wearing it all night, but it fit so well that I wore it into the wee hours of the morning without a single issue! So sad I only get to wear it once! Joy was a pleasure to work with throughout, and so positive and helpful. She gave lots of tips and even provided a cleaning solution to use on my dress for any emergency stains. You can tell she really is passionate about what she does and invests herself in your pieces- she just really cares about your clothing and wants it to look its best! I drove 45 min to Joy for each appointment and it was totally worth it. Put your dress in Joy's hands and she will work magic!

eamed my future hubbies attire and kept it so he would be ready for our big day as well (minus the dog hair). I highly recommend Joy!!

feel so blessed to have met her. I enjoyed working with her and she is a classy asset to our area!

’t need to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars. I paid exactly what I should have for the exceptional experience and work she has done for me and my gown. She is extremely easy going and so easy to work with! I highly recommend Joy for ANY alterations. Thank you Joy for making me feel like a bride❤️

(I am picky and indecisive), and even provided special stain remover upon pickup just in case :) So relieved my dress was in safe hands!

despite my multiple emails (some confused, others frantic). She even fit me in for an additional emergency fitting a week before my wedding, so that I would feel confident and beautiful on my wedding day. Joy did whatever she could to work within my budget (even if my own poor decisions ended up causing me to exceed it) and was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for professional results in a private, friendly environment, go to Joy.

ce I met Joy, all those concerns went away. She is super organized and you know exactly what to expect with her. Her prices are reasonable and she does not nickel and dime you. She is so sweet and friendly to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

mmend Joy for any alteration needs. 

d the straps and created these beautiful options for a bow to the back of the dress. I've received so many compliments about the back of my dress! Thank you so much Joy! The dress was perfect!

felt very comfortable. Joy did an amazing job on the dress. It was absolutely perfect. I highly recommend her & will definitely be using her services in the future.

to everyone who asks me for a good seamstress!

of planning a wedding and Joy put me at such ease! She takes her time and not only helps with fitting the dress perfectly but also helps with picking out the perfect undergarments and accessories! I feel so lucky that I found her! I will use her with ALL future fitting needs! Thank you Joy!

now. I know my dress is in good hands.

ait to wear my dress in 2 weeks!

ted, and knowledgeable that I knew I was in good hands. Even though my dress was very detailed and had many layers, joy nailed th alterations and I can't thank her enough! I felt gorgeous on my big day!

ate I had filled all the information out and took a picture and sent to the bride to let her know it would be waiting for her on her next appointment date. She was so happy and excited one less stress she would have to worry about. Also, the day of the wedding we were having issues bussleing the dress so we were able to FaceTime her and she walked us thru step by step how to. The bride was so happy and very pleased that just goes to show the awesome service Joy provides and she takes 100 percent pride in her work. I will definitely recommend her in the future. Thank You Once Again You Rock Trish

e will become a friend for life. I promise you that you will not be disappointed, and you will love her work and personality so much that you will send everyone you know her way after your very first appointment!

hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing alterations of any kind.

ebsite or FB page, you'll still be a ball of nerves until you get to their studio or workspace, and go through the appointment. After only getting references of 2 alteration services, I read reviews, took a chance and went with Joy. I am so glad that I did! Not only was she professional, but she was funny and my girlfriends & I could be our goofy selves around her and I'm pretty sure she was entertained by us. She never rushed us, answered all of our questions, and even went out of her way to show us several different bustle ideas because I wasn't sure which I wanted. Her website is also very easy to navigate, and you can schedule your bridal alterations, and bridesmaids alteration through her website and pick your own time (if it's available). How awesome is that? I could've easily chosen the other person since they were closer to me, but I am so thrilled that I chose Joy to work on my dress. I will keep referring her to everyone needing some type of alteration, wedding related or not!

thorough and attentive, made sure that everything was done just as I liked, she genuinely enjoys her work and it shows in the results. She is very warm and inviting, and made everything so easy and I actually looked forward to my fittings. I could go on and on, but you'll just have to experience it for yourself to fully appreciate it! Go see Joy for any alteration needs - you won't regret it!

quin and I knew my dress was in good hands. I needed a hem and the bustle on my train and what she did was amazing! And the train was super easy for my girls to bustle up after pictures. I got compliments on my dress all night and how gorgeous the bustle was. I'm a line dancer and of course I was going to line dance at my wedding. She made sure that I was able to do that and did! She is so sweet and very professional. She made me feel so calm and comfortable which is exactly what I needed. I will always recommend her to anyone who needs help with their dress. She does beautiful work and is a sweetheart!

r projects I've brought to her since my wedding, most recently some embroidery work for my business. She hit another home run! Please keep in mind that Joy is a 'one woman show' so you've got to give her time to work her magic, but trust me you will be pleased! I continue to recommend The Joy of Sewing, faithfully.

her on the phone prior to receiving a quote. Her estimate was reasonable and maybe even on the lower end, compared to other estimates that I had received and I decided she was a good fit as my seamstress. Upon my first fitting, we went over the adjustments to be made (taken in, straps adjusted, cups, bustle, and possible hem). She took measurements and everything went great. Upon my next fitting, the dress needed to be taken in more (I could look down the front of the dress and see my belly button) and the straps weren't quite right. More measurements were taken. I returned for the third/final fitting, just TWO weeks before my wedding. I could still see my belly button by looking down the front of my dress and if I moved wrong, my nipple would be exposed. Needless to say I was concerned (cried, actually). Joy was kind and reassuring that the dress was ordered in the correct size and that it wasn't her abilities, but rather the style of the dress that was the problem. Joy explained that because the dress had a low back, it makes it really difficult to take-in and that there's only so much a seamstress can do. Plus she explained that the cups/corset that designers build into their dresses are a standard size (which wasn't the right size for me) so there was nothing she could do about that either. I ended up leaving her office very upset and left her my dress to try and make further adjustments. After doing some reflection, I ended up calling her and requesting that I pick up my dress ASAP to attempt to bring it elsewhere to have it fixed. Joy had me return to get my dress. At this point, I had already paid in full for my alterations. Joy refunded SOME of the money for things that hadn't been completed (bustle and steaming). At this time she also showed me how she should've charged me for additional times of taking-in the dress and therefore, reduced the amount that she would refund me for the extra times of taking it in, even though the dress still needed to be take-in even more. In my opinion, had the dress been taken-in enough the first time, I wouldn't have had to continue requesting that it be taken in more. This is also a good time to add that I was not actively trying to lose weight and only weighed 1 pound less from my first fitting to my last fitting. At this point, I'm not sure if the problem was lack of skill or If it was indeed the style of the dress. With that said, I wish that Joy would've been straight forward with me from the beginning. Joy gave zero inclination that my dress would be challenging to alter. She should have explained that low back dresses can not be altered to fit someone's exact shape (the front of my dress did not touch my skin from my chest to just below my belly button). Had she explained this to me, I would've returned my dress to the store and picked out a new one. Instead, I was dress shopping two weeks before my wedding and ended up "settling." That is not the way any bride wants to feel about her wedding gown.

a glove. My bridesmaid dresses needs an array of alterations, from letting seams out, to reinforcing bust-lines, to getting the material to lay nicely on a pregnant belly. Everyone looked and felt beautiful by the time Joy was finished. Joy is highly recommended by me!

your dress looking great.