The Joy of Sewing & Embroidery Service

Communication was excellent, website and studio are very cute and well organized! Joy is a busy lady, but VERY efficient, so get on her schedule ASAP. Her pricing is so reasonable and she was able to do exactly what I wanted!

Joy’s services are amazing! She is thoughtful, kind, easy to understand, and very good at what she does as a seamstress. Her years of experience show in her attention to detail, great customer service, and in-depth knowledge on how to make sure brides look and feel their best in their wedding dress. She has literally thought of everything when it comes to altering your gown, even down to the oh sh*t kit that she gives during the final fitting. I am so glad my bridal dress salon recommended her to be my seamstress!

Joy was AMAZING! She is so talented and I trusted her right away. She was extremely informative, patients, educational, and honest with all the options and prices. My dress turned out better than I even expected. Not only is she skilled and knowledgable in her trade, she was a pleasure to work with. My family, friends, and I laughed our way through every appointment. Great experience.

I enjoyed my time with Joy so much!! Getting your dress to be perfect can be stressful and Joy made it so much fun and easy. She was always on time and very professional. My dress had several lace appliques that required her to hand-sew them on and off. The dress is stunning and I am so impressed with her work. If you need a seamstress this is your girl!!

I just visited Joy for the first time for my dress fitting and consultation. It was such an amazing experience. Joy is extremely knowledgeable and a true expert at her craft. She is approachable, professional and makes you feel extremely comfortable throughout the process. I have a very detailed dress and Joy pays attention to every detail! I look forward to working with her for my May wedding and you definitely need to book her as soon as you get your dress!

Booking with Joy is super convenient with her scheduling platform, and she is super communicative. The studio is super cozy and clean. It is very clear the effort she takes to keep a clean space, which is super comforting considering your white train will be following you as you move throughout the space. I did not feel rushed at all at my first appointment. Joy was very patient and took the time to answer all of my questions. She made sure to talk through all options with me, so I could be sure I was making the most informed decisions regarding bustling. I feel so confident leaving my dress with Joy, as she is clearly very knowledgeable. I’m looking forward to my next appointments with Joy and I can’t wait for the finished product!

One of the first things I did when beginning my dress search was find a seamstress. I’m so glad I found Joy! I knew I had a budget I wanted to stick with which meant I my need to order my gown from an online retailer. The website was chocked full of great information that I think every bride should know before going dress shopping. I took a chance and sent an email asking a few questions before even scheduling an appointment. Joy was super responsive and provided so many helpful pieces of information. Out of all the vendors I’ve worked with for my wedding, The Joy of Sewing and Embroidery has by far been the best one. Detailed, honest, information about what you can or cannot do with your gown, how long it will take, and what it will cost. You will not regret entrusting your most precious garment with her, just make sure to schedule early! She books up quick for good reason.

Joy was so amazing with helping make my dress perfect for my wedding! I didn’t need a whole lot done but I did want to add a slit and had to fix height! She was so amazing with helping match my vision!

I was super nervous going in because I'm 4'9 and my dress is like a huge blanket on me. right away I loved when I arrived there are signs telling me where to go so I was able to follow that into a very clean and smells amazing studio. the owner is such a kind person she talked me through everything and made me feel super comfortable I'm so excited she will be working on my dress! I know when it's done it's going to be perfect just by seeing how much care she takes into her business and her clients❤️😁

Joy was a pleasure to work with. I looked forward to going to my appointments and was a little disappointed (just a little!) when she finished my dress and I could take it home because of how great the experience always was. She made my dress fit amazing and I didn’t want to take it off on wedding day. She made sure I was comfortable during every step, went over multiple bustles and gave advice to keep my dress pristine for wedding day. I would recommend Joy to anyone looking for alterations.

Joy was great to work with! She gave amazing advice and was really dedicated to making the dress look exactly how I wanted and as comfortable as possible for my big day.

Couldn't be happier with the alterations on my MOG dress! She listened to what I wanted, offered professional advice and did exactly what was needed. Fits like a glove!

Joy was such a pleasure to work with and made sure every part of my wedding dress was absolutely perfect! She was professional and worked with my timelines to ensure I would have my dress with plenty of time for travel. Highly recommend!

Joy is truly amazing! I went to her for my wedding gown alterations and it was the best decision! She is so kind and really cares about her brides and it shows! I would give her a million stars if I could! I am so grateful I had her during this wedding planning! If you want someone who is honest, trustful, and responsive go to Joy! You will not regret it! Thank you so much Joy! I cannot wait to wear my beautiful gown !

Joy has been truly incredible to work with. She has been the seamstress for all three of my daughters wedding gowns, my MOB gowns and the bridal dresser for all three of their weddings. If I could give her 10 stars I would. Joy has a stellar work ethic, immeasurable talent, true professionalism and goes above and beyond. Highly, highly recommend! I can't thank her enough for all she has done. She will always be special to our family. Thank you Joy!

Joy was such a pleasure to work with on my wedding dress. She was honest, attentive, and organized. She caught a major flaw in my dress and worked with my dress shop to find the best and most cost effective remedy for my timeline. I couldn’t be happier with the results of the alterations she did to my dress.

Joy is amazing! Extremely talented and easy to work with. I received so many compliments on my dress! Thank you so much 💗 Book her services! You will be happy you did!

Joy is the only option for me when it comes to alterations for the most important events! Not only is she skilled at what she does but she’s so wonderful to work with. She is considerate and worked with me when I had a scheduling issue, despite how busy she is! I recommend her 10/10 times!

After my first meeting with Joy I know my MOG dress is in good hands! As soon as I put my dress on, she immediately noticed that the cups were placed incorrectly inside the dress and then proceeded to nip and tuck in all the right places as well as offer suggestions, but with no pressure whatsoever. She clearly knows what she is doing and I look forward to my next fitting. Her studio is adorable and she is as pleasant as can be. I feel lucky to have found her.

Joy is amazingly talented and just a lovely person to work with in general. She is an expert at her craft and that knowledge helps you look fabulous for your event. Thank you Joy for sharing your talent and time! You are greatly appreciated.

So glad I found Joy to alter my gown. It needed some help to make it the perfect dress and she is so knowledgeable about her craft. I you can snag her, you will be very happy with the fit of your gown! Best of all, she was so fun to chat with during appointments!

Joy is wonderful! It's easy to see why her schedule is so busy and she is in high demand! She is so accommodating and thorough with each fitting. She did a fabulous job hemming, taking in my straps and bodice, moving appliques, and enlarging the arm holes on my bridal gown and did a great job on my two daughters' dresses as well. She is easy to talk with, very kind, and talented. I am so appreciative of her taking time to explain different bustle options and sending a tutorial on how to bustle my dress. Joy goes above and beyond; and you will be thrilled with her work!

Joy was wonderful to work with, very reasonably priced, and I felt confident leaving my wedding dress in her hands. I saw all kinds of dresses in her studio, ball gowns, fitted, lace, beading, sleek, and everything in between. She has a ton of experience with it all. Only comment, she's in high demand and books up FAST so don't wait to get your dress to her!

I recently worked with Joy to complete some alterations on my wedding dress. A friend had worked with her 5 years ago and highly recommended her. When I reached out, she was not only fast to respond but sooo nice! I explained that I had gained some weight since purchasing the dress several years before (it was on a great sale) and she gave me several great options; I decided to go with a corset back. Scheduling with her was also very easy, she has an online system that allows you to see her availability and move your own appointment. I absolutely love online scheduling vs. having to go back and forth with emails or calls comparing schedules. When I met her in person, she was so relaxed and positive and made me feel relaxed and positive. 100% recommend!

Joy did an amazing job! My dress fit amazing and the bustle was gorgeous. She is extremely knowledgeable about weddings and gave me many great recommendations and tips for my big day! 100% recommend her!

Joy is so amazing! She altered my wedding dress and working with her was such a breeze. She made me feel comfortable and my dress fit and looked beautiful. She and her also very talented daughter helped on our wedding day to make sure everything went smoothly and looked incredible-which it did! I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you so much, again, Joy! Everything was perfect!

Joy is WONDERFUL. So talented and hardworking. She did the alterations for two of my daughter’s wedding gowns and both of my MOB gowns. Everything was perfect. We also hired Joy as a bridal dresser for both weddings (6/4/21 & 10/1/21). Wow - what a game changer! She went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, everyone looked spectacular and she helped in any capacity needed. Highly recommend!!! Joy is the BEST!

Joy made me feel so comfortable during alterations for my wedding dress and did an amazing job! My dress fit like a glove when she was finished and the bustle was gorgeous. 100% recommend her!

Joy is a magician with lace and bridal fabrics! I bought a discontinued dress from BHLDN and while I loved it, it hugged me in ways that I didn’t like and wanted to change. I wasn’t sure if it would be possible and was looking into buying an entirely different dress. I took it to Joy and she was able to tailor the dress in a way that made me feel comfortable and beautiful in it. Joy is easy and fun to work with, will explain how she will work with your dress and will be fully transparent with what it will take to make the changes needed to create your dream dress. She’s even tailored my sister’s wedding dress and my mom’s MOB dresses for both of our weddings. I highly recommend taking your dress to her - she does beautiful work.

Joy was absolutely amazing!! She altered my mother of the bride dress and even added a pocket you couldn’t even tell was there. I highly recommend her for any kind of alterations!!!! She was a dream to work with!!!

Joy was simply wonderful to work with! Super funny! Made me feel absolutely comfortable with everything she was doing! Couldn't be happier with how my dress turned out. I look amazing! Highly recommended!

Joy was a pleasure to work with. She is very pleasant and willing to answer any questions to help ease your mind about alterations. I was glad I decided to go with her for my wedding dress alterations.

Joy was so great to work with. My dress looked perfect on my wedding day!

Wonderful to work with, seems like there isn’t anything she can create, fix or do. Makes you feel Comfortable and confident that you will Not have a worry about your dress

My first time meeting Joy went amazing, it was like I have known her for years! She is very dedicated to her job an knows all the ins and outs of a dress, I can’t wait to go back!

She takes the time to explain the entire process of each fitting from start to finish. Due to COVID, she set up zoom for me to video in other family since only one person is allowed with the bride. Super friendly and very attentive to detail!

I've only had my first appointment with Joy, but it was such a pleasure! She made me feel so comfortable and made decision-making easier! She was so up front with the costs of everything. And, coming from a nurse, I was so comfortable going in with all of the precautions she is taking with COVID and current restrictions. I cannot wait to continue to work with her!

Simply put Joy does amazing work! She was able to guide my daughter every step of the way with recommending the best places to look for a dress and even advice on best style of dress that would compliment my beautiful daughter. Thanks to Joy 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.

Joy was absolutely amazing! With my wedding being cancelled due to COVID, Joy was so accommodating with all of the changes. My dress turned out beautifully and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

I cannot recommend Joy and her work enough, she is phenomenal! She is professional and has such a warm personality and sense of humor that you feel like you are chatting with an old friend during your fittings. I am so impressed with her wealth 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!

Joy was so incredible to work with! Easy, quick, appointment scheduling, and excellent work overall! She altered my bridal gown and made a custom mask out of scrap lace from the bottom hem. She also altered the length of my mom’s dress for my wedding. 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!

Joy was absolutely amazing to work with and made my dress look so gorgeous for my Wedding Day! When I ordered it, I ordered a size up and then I proceeded to lose weight and needed the dress taken in 3 sizes. Joy told me not to worry, she would 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!!! 💕

Joy was such a joy to work with! She has a wonderful attitude and impeccable skill for sewing. My dress looks amazing and I could trust her judgement every step of the way. 10/10 would recommend to anyone, especially bridal related alterations!

Joy was simply amazing to work with, especially during the pandemic! Not only did Joy alter my wedding dress and create a beautiful custom veil from my mom's wedding dress, she went above and beyond to alter a dress for my COVID wedding with very 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!

Joy was a delight to work with. She altered the dress so that it fits me like a glove! She also was able to insert a personal touch, a small piece of my grandfather's favorite sweater, into the lining of the dress so that he can still be with me on the wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend Joy to all Baltimore area brides looking for a seamstress!

Joy is absolutely amazing. I took my dress to her with some pretty significant doubts about the length of my train, and just the overall feel of my dress. After my appointments, my dreams were finally coming true and I had the dress of my dreams. 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!!

I am so glad I found Joy as my wedding gown seamstress! She was part seamstress/part wedding planner/part therapist for the 7 months I worked with her, I really don't think I would have made it to our wedding day without her help! When my dress 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!!!!

I couldn't have imagined anyone altering my wedding dress except for Joy. She is so thoughtful, friendly, and very transparent. She gives you all of the information and pricing up front which was so helpful. I bought a dress from BHLDN that was 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!

Joy is absolutely amazing! Not only is her work gorgeous, but her outgoing personality makes you feel like your hanging out with a long- time girlfriend. Her years of industry experience are shown in the details, and her work speaks for itself. 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!!

Joy is a master at her craft. Joy is so kind and friendly, which make the appointments fly by. She made my dress fit me like a glove. She adjusted my lace straps, and it didn’t even look different than when I bought it off the rack. She carried 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.

Joy is so fun to work with and has a great personality. She always makes me feel comfortable so I can be myself and she will make you laugh! I've had a couple of dresses done by her - including my own wedding dress - and she is truly talented at 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!!

Joy is amazing in everything she does, she has been altering my bridesmaids dresses since 2014 so when it came time for MY wedding dress there was no question. This is because she is not only good at what she does but she is upfront about everything, 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 !