Custom Designs and Alterations
Tri-Cities, Yakima, Eastern Washington
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Heather Gabriel
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Singing Seamstress is an alteration business in the Tri-Cities area in Washington state that specializes in wedding attire. This studio is owned and run by Heather, whose passion for textiles started at the age of nine when she crafted her very first summer dress. What began as a childhood revelation became a full-time career when she opened her alteration company many years later. With a natural touch for the sewing needle and years of experience under her belt, Heather helps nearlyweds celebrate their day their way, creating custom wedding dresses and attire directly inspired by their creative vision.
No run-of-the-mill studio, The Singing Seamstress has extensive experience in various fashion styles. Over the years, Heather has sharpened her costume-making and cosplay design skills. She celebrates these passions and interests by allowing them to inspire her wedding designs, which all burst with theatrical flair and creativity.
The Singing Seamstress focuses on offering all clients exceptional services. Consultations ensure that she recreates every desired look to perfection. And apart from designing wedding attire, she's also happy to take care of any alterations and adjustments.
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Plus Size Available
Private Appointments Available
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Meet the team
Heather Gabriel
Owner
As far back as I can remember, I've been the one altering clothes for dolls, for myself, for my friends. Off the rack can be boring so I love adding embellishments too! It just seemed a natural thing that I graduate to doing it for a living (and I've been at this for over 30 years!). I will tell you a secret ... there's nothing like having a client, bride, groom or otherwise, look at themselves in the mirror wearing something that I've either made or altered and seeing the look of absolute glee grace their beautiful faces. Makes my week and I love helping people feel fabulous!
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Heather the Singing Seamstress receives impeccable praise from clients for her exceptional talent and attention to detail in creating custom wedding attire. Clients highlight her exquisite craftsmanship, timely communication, and ability to transform visions into stunning reality, making the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. The seamless alterations, personalized approach, and genuine care she provides ensure that clients feel supported and valued, with many expressing their gratitude for her outstanding work, professionalism, and kindness.Review photos
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Kristin R
5.0
1/28/2025
Heather is an amazing & highly talented seamstress. You can tell she gets a lot of joy from making her clients needs and wants a reality. She has such an amazing eye for detail and is a master in craftsmanship. From the small things to ensure there will not be a wardrobe malfunction, or little extras like making custom accessories that truly put a unique spin on your day, to how she makes lace look like it came that way (she's truly magic). Her creativity and can do spirit make the whole process enjoyable, fun, and stress-free. I could not more highly recommend The Singing Steamstress to anyone in need of making their special day amazing and pain-free when it comes to the attire.
Vendor response 01/28/2025
I greatly appreciate your patience with the chaos regarding my Mom. It was an honor and a ...
pleasure to help you make your dream dress come true.
Rebecca W
5.0
1/15/2025
I recently had the pleasure of working with Heather for my husbands wedding attire, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional.
First and foremost, the quality of the custom clothing was outstanding. Heather really took the time to understand my vision and preferences, ensuring that every detail was perfect, from the fabric choice to the fit. I was blown away by the craftsmanship and how well everything was tailored to my specifications.
Communication was another strong point. She was always available to answer my questions and provide updates throughout the process, which made me feel incredibly supported and valued as a customer. Her expertise and attention to detail helped ease any worries I had leading up to the big day.
If you’re looking for a vendor who is professional, talented, and truly cares about their clients, look no further than Heather. She made him dream wedding attire a reality, and I couldn't be more grateful! Thank you for your amazing work!
Vendor response 01/15/2025
It was an honor and a pleasure working on his attire! I can’t wait to see wedding photos💜
Any questions?
Eric S
5.0
6/22/2024
I had the pleasure of discovering a true gem in the world of sewing and design - From start to finish, my experience with her was nothing short of exceptional. Her attention to detail, craftsmanship, and passion for her artistry truly shone through in every stitch.
What impressed me most was her ability to take my vague ideas and transform them into exquisite pieces of clothing that fit like a dream. Her skillful hands seemed to work magic with fabric, creating garments that not only looked beautiful but also felt incredibly comfortable to wear.
I must also commend her for her timeliness. Despite the intricacies of some of the designs I requested, she always delivered on time without compromising on quality. It's clear that she takes great pride in her work and strives for perfection in every project she undertakes.
Cannot recommend this company enough.
Debbie D
5.0
6/22/2024
Heather takes such pride in her work and goes above and beyond the expected. She is careful to ask about sizing specifications, considers the personal desires and requests of her client, and is not happy until the client is happy. An added bonus is that she is fun and extremely kind. I can't say enough positive things about her.
Heather A
1.0
2/27/2024
This seamstress damaged my dress, refused a partial and/or full refund, did not make the agreed upon alterations, as well as, admitted to creating a "glitch" and requesting that I bring in additional lace for her to cover up the "glitch". It was my experience that this seamstress is not as knowledgeable as she claims to be. I was out another $1,200 to fix the errors, patch holes that she created, and completely redo the uneven and sloppy stitches that she created.
Vendor response 02/27/2024
The bride signed off on her alterations when she picked them up. If there was a problem, s...
he should’ve alerted me then. Second she signed off on the order which has fine print that specifically says if you take it to another seamstress, then your warranty with me is null and void. Third, she didn’t tell me anything was wrong until after the wedding. That’s like going to a fancy restaurant, ordering a steak, dinner, cleaning your plate, and then demanding a comp from the manager.
Miriam F
5.0
2/20/2024
I wish I could leave 10 stars for Heather. I bought a dress off the rack and it needed a lot of work but now it fits like a glove. She is amazing and I can’t recommend her enough.
Sandy B
5.0
11/24/2023
She was wonderful! She was always quick to respond to text messages and kept me updated on the progress of the dress and managed to squeeze me into her super full schedule during the holidays. Super knowledgeable, lots of experience with alterations and did a flawless job on my wedding gown. I would definitely recommend her!!!! She was amazing!
Shannon M
5.0
10/09/2023
Heather was amazing!! She was professional and easy to work with. Flawless quality. Got a lot of compliments on the dress.
Riley D
5.0
10/01/2023
What an amazing experience! I needed to get my mom’s wedding dress transformed into my own gown and I was not disappointed. I have never felt more beautiful and was so fully supported in my vision. The communication throughout the process was fantastic and I got to be a part of the process. I am so thankful!
Vendor response 10/02/2023
I love wedding gown redux’s! They are my favorite and I’m so honored that you trusted me t...
o turn your mom’s gown into YOUR gown. 💜
Amanda K
5.0
9/25/2023
Heather is amazing! I came to her with a vintage dress that did NOT fit me and asked if there was any way we could make it work. She performed a miracle, was super casual and confident about it, and every fitting was full of laughs and good feelings. She took all my stress into her capable hands and made it into a really joyful experience.
Vendor response 09/25/2023
Vintage dresses are my absolute favorite to work on and I am so tickled that you trusted m...
e with it! You look amazing and I can’t wait to see the wedding day photos🥰🤩
Amanda R
5.0
9/19/2023
She was amazing to work with! My fiancée and I had no experience with alterations before and we were both nervous about it going in but Heather was so laid back and welcoming the whole time. Loved her work so much I’m actually about to try and commission again next month!!
Vonida O
5.0
9/02/2023
Where do I even begin?! Well I just recently got married in 6/2023 but started to seriously look for a dress since 8/2022. I know it sounds pretty late, but I honestly didn’t want the typical wedding dress. I didn’t require an intricate bodice, a dramatic train, or anything else you would want from a standard wedding dress. All I knew was that I wanted a specifically designed halter wedding dress, which was similar to Meghan Markle’s reception dress. But I didn’t want a fitting mermaid cut like hers and wanted an a-line flowy and light fabric dress since I was getting married in Hawaii. My wedding was going to be outdoors in tropical weather so I definitely didn’t want a regular wedding dress! After going to boutiques or shopping online for a couple of months, I decided to go ahead and pay the price to customize my own dress since what I wanted wasn’t easily found in stores. I came across a designer who was based in my hometown Houston and was sold. She said the dress could be done in 3/2023 because of the simplicity and specifics of my dress. I did my measurements with her in 12/2022 and couldn’t wait for updates that I was promised until my dress was finally finished. Well…something happened that I don’t wish upon any bride. This designer went radio silent, wouldn’t answer my calls, or give me any updates for the 2 months leading up to my dress being finished. After being ignored for weeks, I finally asked for a full refund on my deposit and was left without a wedding dress in late 1/2023. I was crying and feeling like I would be left without a dress since my wedding was literally 5 months away. I went back onto The Knot and did my search because I did recall a designer before that I had on my list but unfortunately wasn’t the first person I called. Now this part of story introduces who I call my fairy godmother Heather! As she calls herself The Singing Seamstress, I gave her a call right after I cancelled my services with the previous designer. I told her my story and the terrible situation that I was put in. She initially said she couldn’t make any promises until she sees the design of what I want and was very honest in her ability and timing of when she can finish the dress. At this point, I appreciate her truthfulness because I definitely didn’t want to be conned again. After a few text messages back before and showing her the design that I wanted, she said she can start but we had to get started right away. We met in person at a fabric store and right away, I felt the stress lifted off of me. Heather was so reassuring and confident in her abilities to give me the dress that I wanted. She also gave her opinions and advice on certain things which I appreciated. And from there, we had an initial meeting to check my measurements and talk more about timeline. And let me tell you, it took only 3 in person meetings to finally get the dress I wanted! In just 3 months, Heather was able to provide me the perfect wedding dress which was tailored to my body and what I wanted. On the day of the wedding, I was told multiple times that the dress was the definition of who I was. And that’s all I wanted! As I said before, Heather is my fairy godmother and saved me from such a horrible situation! I can’t thank her enough for creating one of the most important pieces of my wedding and making me feel beautiful! I can’t recommend her enough and will forever talk about what you have done Heather! I’ve added some pics to give you a taste of her work!
Vendor response 09/02/2023
Your review brought tears to my eyes. I am so thankful that you allowed me to be your fair...
y godmother. You look so amazing and so happy! Thank you for trusting me with your gown 🥰🥰🥰
Valerie S
5.0
8/22/2023
Heather was awesome to work with!! She altered my brides wedding dress which is how I found her. I was in the market for a white lace corset to accompany my suit for wedding day and was struggling to find something online that fit my vision. Heather made me a GORGEOUS, white, semi-spicy number that I feel so confident in. It fits perfectly, I got to pick the material and fit, and her communication through the process was top notch. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone in need of alterations/custom garments made.
Vendor response 08/31/2023
This was super fun to design for you! Thank you so much for trusting me with it🥰
Rosa B
5.0
6/28/2023
Heather hemmed, bustled, took in, and added straps to my wedding dress. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and transparent. Her communication skills extend to all topics: styling expectations, time and cost expectations, and personal experiences. I would definitely recommend Heather for bridal alterations, not just based on her amazing technical skills, but also her transparency! She also went the extra mile to text me updates on my dress; I didn’t expect to hear from her until the dress was completed but seeing progress pics via text made me feel that my dress was in good hands!
Vendor response 06/28/2023
Thank you for trusting me with your gown! You looked amazing in it💜
Stuart D
5.0
5/24/2023
My morning coat came as a 38S but was not true to that sizing. Heather was able to fix that as well as my waistcoat to fit my torso and arms much better. Communication was open, and though I had never hired a seamstress, I found the standard of services and price to be both satisfactory and reasonable.
Vendor response 05/24/2023
Brides are my normal fair so it’s always fun to work on a groom’s attire. Thank you for tr...
usting me with it!
Ashley R
5.0
5/22/2023
Heather was awesome to work with and a "dress" saver. I had another seamstress alter my dress so poorly to the point where I almost had to buy another dress, but Heather found a way to fix it. She is also a great communicator and got things done on the tight timeline that we had. Would highly recommend Heather!
Vendor response 05/22/2023
So glad I could help and honored that your trusted me with it
Bridget F
5.0
5/17/2023
Heather was awesome! She was very responsive and super helpful with giving recommendations for how to alter my dress! I loved her personality and you can just tell she loves what she’s doing!
Alessandra D
5.0
4/08/2023
Wonderful! Great communication, wonderful work, super comfortable atmosphere. I loved working with her. Very very glad I found the singing seamstress. Could not recommend more!!!
Julia H
5.0
2/24/2023
Heather is amazing! She made the alterations process so enjoyable. She was kind and followed my lead on what I wanted changed on my dress. I can’t recommend her enough!
Vendor response 02/25/2023
It was a pleasure working on your dress! Thank you so much for trusting me with it and I c...
an’t wait to see full regalia pictures :-)
Julia M
5.0
1/23/2023
Heather is not only a delight to work with but she makes you feel SO comfortable, and she’s impeccable at what she does. She made my dress fit like a glove, and she gave amazing advice on making the bustle work and look as good as possible. Cannot recommend The Singing Seamstress enough for allll alterations for your event.
Vendor response 02/18/2023
It was an absolute pleasure to work on your gown🥰 thank you for trusting me with it.
Jessica B
5.0
1/15/2023
Heather was an absolute delight to work with! She does phenomenal work, literally anything from wedding dresses to full custom costumes! You have to see her workshop to believe it. I loved having her as my person to work on my wedding dress. I couldn’t have asked for a better seamstress, thank you Heather!
Courtenay M
5.0
12/27/2022
Heather is super talented, experienced, and extremely easy to work with! I had no doubts that she wanted me to look and feel my best in my wedding dress.
Cheryl B
5.0
12/23/2022
Heather is amazing! The gown I bought at Marry Go Round required quite a bit of alterations and she did an outstanding job! She is affordable and also just an all around sweet person to work with. I would recommend her highly for not only wedding dresses but for any alterations/additions to special occassion wear. Thank you Heather!
Grace G
5.0
12/08/2022
Heather was AWESOME! She was recommended to me by the girls at Marry Go Round Bridal (also recommend!) She had my dress done in no time and even faster than originally quoted (so, cheaper, too!) I really enjoyed working with her and she gave me several great recommendations for how to preserve my dress and where to go get it cleaned. She also made my veil for me which was super affordable and one less thing to go try and match/lockout myself. I’ll definitely go back to Heather for any other dress work and send people her way!
Chelsea L
5.0
9/27/2022
The singing seamstress was an absolute joy to work with! She was able to shorten my dress so it wouldn’t drag the ground at Ren Fest and it’s perfect. It only took her a few days and was really affordable. Thank you, Heather, for helping me on such short notice!
Vendor response 09/27/2022
I love how unique and beautiful your gown is! Thank you for trusting me with it 🥰
Rebecca C
5.0
9/19/2022
Heather was amazing! I purchased a sample dress that needed quite a few adjustments and has a lot of lace, beads, and 3D flowers, and was worried I wouldn't be able to find someone experienced enough to work on it. I found Heather and am so glad I did! She was very sweet and got it all done in a couple of weeks. I couldn't be happier! The dress looks beautiful and fits me perfectly. Thank you so much, Heather, for making my dress perfect. I'm so excited to wear it on my wedding day.
If you need someone you can fully trust with your wedding dress, look no further than The Singing Seamstress.
Vendor response 09/19/2022
Your dress was a really unique design plus all of those gorgeous 3-D flowers. I really had...
fun altering and coming up with a spectacular bustle for your gown. You look like a fairy princess in it and I can’t wait to see full regalia pictures! Thank you for trusting me with your gown 🤩
Kimberly R
5.0
9/11/2022
K. Richardson
There are no words to express all of my appreciation for one of Houston’s Best Seamstresses, Heather Gabriel. She has a true love experience with each garment she works on. Her attention to detail is impeccable. Her creativity is truly a gift from God. I am forever grateful. As the MOB she really worked with me and my dress was so beautiful. Heather also did the Godmother of the brides dress and the grooms pocket handkerchiefs (Phenomenal)!! I will see you in a few weeks to bring more items. ❤️🎂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️
Vendor response 09/11/2022
You and your family were a joy to work with and you looked like Queen Latifah in your gown...
! Thank you for trusting me with this very special occasion 💜
Hayden H
5.0
9/04/2022
Five is not enough stars! I lucked into finding Heather in the knot when I needed bridesmaid’s dresses altered for my sister’s wedding. I worried I had waited too long to have them back in time. Heather got them ready so quickly and they were flawlessly altered! I can’t say enough good things about her.
Vendor response 09/11/2022
I loved the fun colors of the dresses! I can’t wait to see the event pictures! Thank you f...
or allowing me to be a part of these events 💜
Laura L
5.0
8/13/2022
Heather is absolutely incredible! We brought her three very different dresses (wedding dress, rehearsal dinner dress, and a reception jumpsuit) and she expertly crafted a miracle on all of them! You don’t know how good things look on you until Heather touches them. 100% recommend her for all your altering needs - she was highly communicative, creative in her solutions, knew exactly what needed to be done, and was very quick in her work! She was also such a pleasure to work with, kept us laughing the whole time! 🤗
Vendor response 08/13/2022
I loved working on all three! I can’t wait to see final pictures :-)
Stephanie G
5.0
8/12/2022
In a word – incredible. I bought my dress months in advance from an online retailer (yay for COVID!) and while living in a different state so it wasn’t like I could leave it with the dress shop or something. Everything about working with Heather was easy, from start to finish, and she turned my dress around so fast! True, it wasn’t peak season, but she still got it done way faster than I had expected, as in within a few weeks. And she’s so reasonably priced too. I’ve gotten a lot of clothes tailored over the years because I’m pretty short and constantly need things hemmed, but Heather by far is my favorite seamstress that I’ve ever worked with. You can tell she genuinely cares about each and every client and wants you to feel and look your best.
Vendor response 08/13/2022
It was an honor and a pleasure working on your dress :-) I can’t wait to see full regalia ...
pictures :)
Meg D
5.0
8/02/2022
Your search ends here with the Singing Seamstress!!
Heather is a miracle worker and can do anything your heart desires! She had to rebuild my dress to make it slightly bigger (with no extra material to be let out). This entailed taking it apart completely, hemming from the waist because she couldn’t cut the bottom, removing and adding back pearl and studded strips, covering holes in mesh, adding material that didn’t exist, adding a bustle and much more I’m sure!
She will work w/ your timing needs, and allowed me max time to fit the dress, doing my initial fitting post alterations 1 month prior to wedding.
She makes you feel confident in her ability to execute your vision and desires… as she should because she has a talent that is hard to come by these days!
I can’t recommend her enough for any and all alteration or ‘make from scratch’ needs.
Lauren B
5.0
7/22/2022
Heather is the best! She is really organized and is easy to communicate with! Everything is done fast and looks beautiful!
Vendor response 07/23/2022
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your special day!
Meghan R
5.0
7/16/2022
Heather is wonderful! It was easy to communicate with her, find a time to meet, and she made every step of the alteration process easy. She communicated with me throughout the process and had the alterations done in a timely manner. I highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/16/2022
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your special day!
Rachel D
5.0
7/15/2022
Heather is truly a SAINT!! She made my wedding dress dreams come true!! She took all the things into consideration, made me think outside the box (in good ways), and was such a joy to work with! She made all of the fittings fun and encouraged all the laughing and emotions that my mom and I had. I cannot recommend her enough!!
Vendor response 07/15/2022
It was an honor and a pleasure to work on your dress. But the best part was seeing the loo...
k of absolute joy on your face at the final fitting!
Virginia K
5.0
5/14/2022
Heather is, to put it simply, skilled beyond belief and exceptionally easy to work with! She made my wedding dress from scratch. The process was stress free, fun, and quick! She took an idea of mine and totally brought it to life in her own creative way. Her eye for detail is far beyond what you would find at a regular dress store or alteration shop. Thank you, Heather, for creating the wedding dress of my dreams!
Vendor response 05/14/2022
I had a ball working on your gown and collaborating on the design with you! Thank you for ...
trusting me with this. I cannot wait to see you in full regalia because you will knock everyone’s socks off!
Maya V
5.0
5/11/2022
Heather was so upbeat and fun. She created the most beautiful and unique bustle for my dress and sought feedback from me during fittings and with pictures over text. Her prices were fair and shared up front, and she was able to recommend someone who did a wonderful job cleaning and pressing my sample dress at a very affordable price. My dress fit me perfectly and I felt comfortable and got tons of compliments. Highly recommend.
Kathy C
5.0
4/13/2022
Heather is an absolute joy! She is amazingly skilled, as well as, being personable and fun.
My daughter and I finally found dresses for her stepdaughter‘s wedding 3 weeks before the wedding. We were given Heather’s name as both dresses needed alterations. When we called to explain that we were heading to the wedding a week early & thus needed the dresses in 2 weeks - Heather worked with us to find dates for our fittings.
At the fitting, she looked and immediately knew what was needed. After discussing the options with us, we left and she went to work. The finished product fit beautifully. Heather also has an eye & heart for that extra added touch as she even made a pocket square for my husband’s suit from the extra material.
Heather is a jewel! If you are looking to have something made or altered, call the Singing Seamstress. I know I will!!!
Vendor response 04/13/2022
I love working on weddings and what I love even more is helping to make my part of the pro...
cess an easy step in your checklist :-)
Abigail B
5.0
3/25/2022
Super fast and great price! Heather was very quick to respond when I reached for her opinion on whether I could alter a dress from one store, and then again when I reached out after finding the one!
She’s super nice and makes sure you tell her everything you want done and explains what she’s doing to your dress.
Very happy with the results!
Avery M
5.0
3/15/2022
Extremely quick and excellent work for a great price!
Camille K
5.0
3/01/2022
I planned my wedding fairly last minute and wasn’t sure I’d be able to wear the dress I had gotten! I reached out to Heather and she quickly got back to me and then quickly altered my dress! Everything was upfront and she talked me through the best ways to alter the dress. Would recommend her to anyone!
Vendor response 03/01/2022
It was a fun dress to work on and you looked amazing in it! Thank you for trusting me with...
it :-)
Krystal O
5.0
1/15/2022
I'm planning my wedding fairly quickly, and luckily dress alterations has been the MOST STRESS-FREE part of this whole planning process. Heather has been INCREDIBLE from start to finish. She answered me within an hour from when I reached out to her (something that caught my attention from the start since so many turn around times/decision-making for a seamstress takes up to few days). Heather is just so friendly, sweet, thorough, confident, and perfect with her work. She exudes this "we're gonna get this done, and it's gonna be amazing" attitude, and it is the #1 thing a bride needs in a seamstress. From day 1, she had me feeling confident and so comfortable leaving my dress in her hands. I was so nervous about sizing, since I bought my dress second-hand, and she was just so great at working with me on tightening things a little more or loosening them where needed, until we agreed that it was perfect. Oh! And I almost forgot to mention that she spent so much time trying to figure out my bustle, changing out all of my bustle points, drawing a diagram for my wedding day, and reassuring me that, day-of, we can FaceTime her if we need her! She's just so savvy and professional and really goes above and beyond, that all doubts or worries are put aside the moment you meet with her. She runs you through everything she's going to do in such a smooth fashion, that she leaves you so excitingly (and not an ounce of nervously) waiting for your dress to be done!Oh, and her turnaround time is incredible. Mine took about 2 weeks or so. I couldn't have asked for a better seamstress, and I am so grateful!
Vendor response 01/15/2022
I’m glad everything felt so stress-free for you! I will admit that your bustle was quite t...
he challenge but I’m glad we got it all figured out. I cannot wait to see full regalia pictures from the wedding day!
Alisa A
5.0
1/03/2022
Exceptional attention to detail. Heather was able to take an off the rack gown and basically customize it to my every desire. She is thorough and accommodating and was able to work me in very quickly. 10/10 would recommend to any future bride
Vendor response 01/03/2022
I had a lot of fun customizing your gown and you look spectacular in it!
Sarah W
5.0
1/01/2022
Excellent! The turn around time on my alterations was so quick even with it being over the Holidays. She helped me decide how to alter it and walked my maid of honor through how to do the bustle and the buttons. Totally stress free part of the wedding planning process and I love how my dress fits!
Vendor response 01/01/2022
I’m very happy that this part of your wedding was stress-free! I really strive to make it ...
that way. Your dress is gorgeous on you and I cannot wait to see full regalia pictures🤩
Hanna D
5.0
9/28/2021
I found my dress the one! Small problem, it was 8 sizes too big. Heather was able to alter my dress seamlessly and it is perfect. I would not recommend anyone else with any dress alterations except Heather. So grateful I found her!!
Vendor response 09/28/2021
I love it when the universe throws me challenges and yours was a lot of fun. You look amaz...
ing in the final product! Thank you for trusting me with this 💜
Rebekah S
5.0
9/11/2021
11/20/20
Heather took my catastrophe of my wedding dress and made it fit perfectly! She really did save my day!
I loved working with such a talented and friendly human!
If you book Heather, you can’t go wrong on alterations!
Vendor response 09/29/2021
It wasn’t a catastrophe from my perspective we still made sure you looked amazing! Thank y...
ou for trusting me with it!
Skye H
5.0
9/04/2021
Best F*ing seamstress ever!!!! Helped me pick out my lace, out of her own time. Custom made sleeves, custom made corset rope, took my train off, and hid ALL of my back fat! I was a very last minute bride and she kicked so much butt! I could not have asked for a better experience
Vendor response 09/09/2021
Had fun picking out lace with your mom and you looked so AWESOME in the finished dress!!!
Julia P
5.0
7/07/2021
Heather is amazing! Such a warm, friendly person. I had no idea what I was doing and she guided me the whole way. She’s a hoot and has this contagious positive energy. She also came in way below what she quoted and did it quickly. Great communication throughout as well. Thank you Heather!!! I highly highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vendor response 07/07/2021
I love what I do and I loved making that dress look stunning on you!
Malkia W
5.0
7/02/2021
Heather, thank you for your wonderful expertise! My wedding was absolutely perfect. Everyone complimented on how perfectly and beautifully my dress suited me! Thank you for capturing exactly what I wanted. I felt AMAZING!!!🥰
Vendor response 07/03/2021
Thank you for trusting me with your gown! You totally rocked the look!
Kaitlyn P
5.0
7/01/2021
Heather was AMAZING!! I bought a dress off the rack and was worried about how much alterations were going to cost. When I bought the gown, it was about three - four sizes too big and the lace bottom was crooked. Heather pinned up the dress and made sure it was tight and secure, yet still comfortable for me to move around, dance and sit. She was able to take the dress in at least 3-4 sizes and fixed the bottom by taking it in at the waist. I was so impressed with how quickly she was able to get it done (2 weeks total)!!! She was very reasonably priced and was very communicative with me throughout the entire process. Thanks Heather, you’re the best! 12/10 would recommend!!
Vendor response 07/02/2021
Off the rack dresses are always interesting … in many cases they become samples BECAUSE th...
ey have something wrong with them. Like in your dress’ case with the funny dip in the front. It was a pleasure to work on albeit a fun challenge and you looked AMAZING when we got the finished product on you! Thank you for trusting me with your gown 💜
Brittany B
5.0
4/24/2021
Wonderful experience. Heather is talented, quick and is just as excited and adamant about getting your dress the way you desire as you are. I went to Heather with just a few weeks left until my wedding. I bought a new wedding gown that needed a bustle and to be taken in around the waist (I did not want to chance it at David’s Bridal, where many forums said alterations were too expensive and took awhile). I dropped my dress off on a Friday, fitted within 20 minutes, and Heather had it completed within 2.5 hours on a Monday (She even saw that my dress was missing buttons and sewed some new ones on). My dress fit perfectly, which was such a relief with my time crunch! It made me feel like the whole alterations process doesn’t have to be this super expensive, drawn out and anxious process. It was simple, affordable and pleasant. Heather was incredibly responsive and kept me in the loop about the process of my dress, and even sent tips about preservation after the ceremony. I highly recommend and will recommend her and use her for alterations in the future. Thank you, Heather!
Kayla T
5.0
3/17/2021
Heather was super easy to work with and got my gown altered in such a short time frame! It came out perfect. She listened to every request I had and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome!
Vendor response 03/21/2021
You looked like a forest queen in that beautiful gown of yours! I can’t wait to see full r...
egalia pics 🤩
Jordan H
5.0
3/07/2021
I wish I could give 10 stars. Heather was absolutely amazing from start to finish. First, she was extremely prompt with her response on the Knot. She was upfront and honest with her pricing once I showed her my dress. From there, I made an appointment and she was so welcoming to me and my mother. I was so worried about bustling my dress because I’ve never seen a pretty one before. After she gave me a rough idea of how my bustle would look like I was sold! Secondly, the communication through the process...AMAZING. She texted me status updates/pictures about my dress and ideas she had a long the way too. Lastly, when I went to pick up my dress not only did it look amazing but she gave me tips on how to bustle my dress and gifted my mother and I a cute little bag for an emergency kit. To wrap everything up, AFTER my dress was picked up she texted me tips on how to preserve my dress. Just wow. I would highly recommend her to any bride or just anyone who needs alterations.
Vendor response 03/07/2021
I was so in love with your dress when you texted me pictures of it but then when you put i...
t on it just blew me away. I am so honored that you trusted it with me and I am excited to see full regalia pictures of you!
Gianna S
5.0
2/18/2021
Heather is everything a bride could hope for. She is so friendly, extremely fast, and did an incredible job on my gown. She was very upfront about what work my dress would need and the costs associated with the work. Her pricing is SO reasonable, and she made the entire process absolutely seamless (pun intended). Thank you Heather!
Vendor response 02/18/2021
Your dress is gorgeous on you and working to make your modesty panel seamless was magic. I...
can’t wait to see full regalia pics! I wish you every happiness!
Brooke O
5.0
1/22/2021
Heather is AMAZING! She is so personable and makes you feel so confident in her abilities to alter your dress. I was shocked at how quickly Heather worked, for such a reasonable price. 10/10 would recommend everyone to book her.
Vendor response 01/22/2021
OMG your train was amazing! And the lace was stunning. It was an honor to work on your gow...
n. I wish you every happiness!
Alecia W
5.0
1/19/2021
Heather came highly recommended and I am so glad we went with her. I couldn’t be happier with my wedding dress. I am currently expecting and bought a dress from a lovely consignment shop. Heather was able to transform the dress into an empire waist to accommodate my growing belly and she also created a beautiful bustle that I could only dream of! I can’t wait until the day of my wedding to wear the dress.
Vendor response 01/19/2021
You looked amazing in your gown! I’m so glad we got to do an Austrian bustle too... it mad...
e a fairy tale dress into a gown fit for a goddess. Can’t wait to see full regalia pics!!!
Analyssa B
5.0
1/08/2021
Being the procrastinator I am I waited until two weeks before my engagement shoot to have that dress altered. Heather fit me right in and had the dress done way before the day. She also fitted my wedding dress and when I picked it up I was so stunned by how beautiful it looked on me. It made reality sink in like the Titanic and I was actually speechless by the amazing job she did on my wedding dress. It's perfect and exactly how I wanted it!
She has such a fun personality and really made me feel comfortable as I am self conscious about every inch of my body. Her house is so cute and her husband is such a character! I can't recommend her enough!
Vendor response 01/08/2021
I find it very hard to believe that you had any reservation about what your body looks lik...
e in your gown. You looked amazing and I cannot wait to see full regalia pictures!!!
Cheyenne B
5.0
10/28/2020
Thank you for making my dress perfect for ME. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to work with my wedding dress.
Vendor response 10/28/2020
Your dress was an interesting challenge for me but you looked absolutely amazing when we f...
inished everything! Thank you so much for sharing your pictures😁💜
Tamara G
5.0
10/24/2020
I have known Heather for several years now, we met through networking events. Her personality and energy is beyond amazing. I don't think she has ever met a stranger. So I knew I wanted her to do alterations on my wedding dress. With Covid I was kind of a last minute bride but she got me in and had my dress done extremely fast. I loved my dress to begin with but after everything being just right I didn't want to take it off, I told her I was going to drive home in it. She is also practicing safe protocols during this time so I felt completely safe while there.
Vendor response 10/25/2020
I love the way you looked in your gown and sparkly boots! If he doesn’t cry when he sees y...
ou, I’ll punch him for you lol
Tim H
5.0
10/22/2020
Heather has been a friend of ours for many years and we've watched in awe as she has created amazing wedding dresses as well as holiday and mascot costumes. So when our seventh wedding anniversary rolled around this year, I decided to commission Heather to create a Halloween costume for my husband.
We spent more than an hour with Heather via videochat, talking about options and ideas and finally landed on a Henry VIII costume. With a narrow timeframe, Heather worked her magic and created an amazing costume, with historically accurate features including an glorious topcoat and hat.
We are both thrilled and so grateful to Heather for her hardwork, professionalism, creativity, resourcefulness and stamina.
I cannot give Heather anything but an outstanding review, and a big thank you!
Vendor response 10/23/2020
It was an honor and a privilege to work on this project 💜
Jessica A
5.0
10/22/2020
I first met Heather at a networking group and I just so happened to be pregnant at the time and wanted something super different and custom for a maternity dress. Sooo of course I started talking to Heather about it! She helped me pick the most amazing fabric and pulled the design together flawlessly. She is FANTASTIC!
Vendor response 10/23/2020
That was such a fun project and you looked amazing in your maternity pics!
Sarah S
5.0
10/19/2020
We found Heather 'The Singing Seamstress' via Facebook. Because our Christmas themed wedding needed the perfect outfits and we loved her different Santa and Mrs Clause costumes and hoped she would be able to make ours to our specifications.
We were beyond delighted with the results. She was able to make my dress going from a simple drawing I had done myself, and using the patterns we had found for the embroidery work on the dress as well as my partner's outfit.
The outfits had to be made without fitting as we were in the UK and she in America. She worked strictly from measurements and our ideas, bouncing different things back and forth with us to get the most beautiful outfits possible.
She worked with us, keeping us updated each step of the way and we were so happy with the final results.
I definitely suggest you contact Heather for any of your wedding clothing designs and needs.
Vendor response 10/23/2020
This project was so much fun and I was astonished that you found me in the UK! I consider ...
Mr and Mrs Claus to be the embodiment of unconditional love and acceptance and think it’s wonderful that you chose them as the theme for your wedding.
Rick L
5.0
10/18/2020
For our seventh wedding anniversary, my husband decided he wanted to provide me with a custom-made Halloween costume, so we reached out to the fabulous Singing Seamstress to help fill the order. After much deliberation about what to choose, I ultimately landed on Henry VIII. Heather gladly took on the task, sharing photos of her progress throughout the process. It was so fun to see it coming together in the pictures, but it was nothing compared to receiving the actual product. Heather did beautiful work! The materials are luxurious. The details are exquisite. Needless to say, I am overjoyed with her creation for me. Heather is one talented person—both as a seamstress and as a performer. Thank you so much, Heather, for helping make this anniversary—and this Halloween—so much more special.
Vendor response 10/23/2020
It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of this project 💜
Adam S
5.0
10/18/2020
Having found Heather online, I contacted her about making matching bespoke Santa and Mrs Claus outfits for our Christmas-themed wedding. She took great effort getting to know us and finding out exactly what we wanted to make sure the outfits we'd receive were perfect. We already had quite specific ideas about what we wanted and she was great at helping us work out how to make our dream outfits reality.
My Santa Suit is amazing and my wife's dress is a true work of art with a reversable cloak which can be worn as white with a red lining or red with a white lining, both sides decorated with lovely embroidery, the patterns of which match those on my jacket.
We really could not be happier both with the wonderful clothes which we will use in grottos and at other events for many years to come and also with the fantastic personal service we received every step of the way!
I would urge any brides or couples looking for something extra special for their big day to let Heather inject her own personal brand of magic into your celebrations!
Vendor response 10/23/2020
I love doing unique things for weddings and your concept had me excited from the beginning...
. It was so much fun to work with you and your soon to be wife. I’m honored to have been a part of your beginning 🥰
Amber H
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