Evelyn’s Alteration & Design

Specialties

Accepting bridal gown alterations ONLY at this time.

Evelyn has many years of experience in custom fitting and design. She specializes in bridal alterations, and makes sure that your gown fitting will be a breeze so that you’ll be looking perfect on your special day. Vintage clothing alterations and updating is also a specialty and passion of hers, having much experience working with vintage garments of all eras.

History

Established in 2011.

Established in 2011

Meet the Business Owner

Evelyn B.

Business Owner

Evelyn learned how to sew at a young age from her mother. She started out making doll clothes, went on to making vintage-​inspired prom dresses, historical reproductions, and doing the costumes for several high school theatre productions.

She went on to graduate with a degree in costume design from the College of Charleston, where she learned the intricacies of patternmaking, design, proper fitting, draping, and garment construction. She continued to work in costuming, holding jobs in everything from mascot costumes to Spoleto Festival USA, and finally ended up working in the bridal industry. In 2011, she started her own alterations business. She has worked closely with local stores Fabulous Frocks and Modern Trousseau, in addition to countless other brides over the years. Evelyn’s attention to detail and knowledge of proper fitting is ideal for the precision required in preparing a wedding gown for the big day!

Her longstanding love and study of vintage garments and style has led to