Any good SEAMSTRESS to recommend ?

[wong]

Hi,

I'm looking for a good seamstress to sew a strappy evening dress for my sister and ah yees.
Anyone has any recommendation ?

Thanks in advance

 

[rabbit pie]

Hi wong

My seamstress at Bukit Timah Plaza is pretty good. Her name is Nancy and her shop is called Vega Tailoring. Her prices are v. reasonable. You might want to give her a try.

 

[sue]

Hi wong.

I used a tailor at the adelphi for my tea dress (a cheongsam) and my bridesmaids'dresses - I loved them all! She's also done some dresses for me, usually for evening. Her name is Kim at Adelphi (the one near St. Andrew's Cathedral).

 

[humme]

hi sue,

What's the name of the shop at adelphi? And how much did the cheongsam cost you? what material? Sorry for so many questions.

 

[sue]

hi humme.

the shop is called house of obsession. the cheongsam cost $150, but that's only workmanship, i used a piece of maroon thai silk that i already had. hope this helps.

 

[linda]

Sue,
Do you have any numbers I can call? Is your cheongsum long or short?

Thanks

 

[sue]

Hi, Linda.

Sorry, I seem to be so scatter-brained - keep leaving out crucial information. You can try 337-5182.
And mine was a long one, with the option to cut it short later so that it's less formal. Kim's quite good, you can tell her what kind of style you want and everrything.

Btw, if you happen to be travelling to Thailand any time soon, going there to get Thai silk for either tea dress or evening gown is a really good idea. They have such lovely colours!

 

[humme]

Hi sue,

Thanks for the info.

 

[linda]

Thanks Sue,

But the cloth in Thailand not exactly that cheap too.

I was thinking of getting the tailor to recommend me cloth....

 

[el]

Try Christine of Elements at IP, 2nd Level..errr..i forgot the unit no..
she very good...i had my ROM dress made by her..
initially wanted my gown mtm by her..but decided not to...budget constraint..

 

[veil]

Hi..all

don't think me weird but anyone knows if these or any seamstress sew lingerie slips? not really the skimpy ones lah.. just one with lace patches and satin.. me ve this night-dress in mind for my wedding night and need some one to sew and help me get the materials.. any recommendation?

Thanks a lot...

Veil

 

[notabride]

Dear all,

I find this discussion interesting and informative.Don't laugh---but I am searching for a good tailor for my daughter ( when she gets married ...she is in her late 20's ) and for me, should I need to sew something for her wedding in the future!

notabride

 

[notabride]

Dear all,

I forgot to thank the people for their the information given above.I hope the 2 tailors mentioned do good tailoring for future mothers-in laws as well.

 

[melissa]

Dear all,

I used Kim at Adelphi too.

She's very friendly and very easy to get along with. But on top of that, she did a wonderful job with my bustier, and her prices are very reasonable too.

I highly recommend her.

Melissa

 

[lynn]

Hi,

May i know what is the unit number of Kim at Adelphi?

Lynn

 

[cody]

#04-11

 

[huakee]

How about trying this aunty who did my evening gown and cheongsum ($250 for thai silk and workmanship). I can email her contact if you want.

 

[tumtum]

Hi, i'm interested. Can you send me the contact?
[email protected]

 

[lynn]

hi huakee, i am interested. can you send me the contact? You mean $250 for the material (gown and cheongsum) and workmanship?

 

[lynn]

my email address is [email protected]

 

[sc]

I'm interested too. My email address is [email protected]. Thanks.

 

[julia andrew]

Hi Gals

This is the tailor I used for my brides maid & ROM gown

De Art Hi-Fashion Specialist
Tailor
____________________________

Work: 4753969
Fax: 4760238
Mobile: 96623167

Address: 2 Leng Kee Road
#05-10A Thye Hong Centre
159086
Singapore
Felicia charges only $185 + for material + workmanship. I've used both duchess satin for my bridesmaid & my ROM gown. I think the price is quite reasonable.

 

[okeanosmao]

hi julia,

is it possible to let me c one of yr bridesmaid photos? if not, nvrmd. btw, how abt mother's dinner dress on actual day? do felicia do for mums?

my email: [email protected]

 

[julia andrew]

Hi okeanosmao

No scanner so can't. Why not give felicia a call. If I'm not wrong she does all kinds of tailoring. I even saw wedding dress.

 

[okeanosmao]

thanks julia.
will give her a call.

 

[lynn]

hi julia,

Is there a lot of variety in terms of material provided? And how is her workmanship and attitude?

Thanks,
Lynn

 

[willowys]

hi huakee,

i m interested in your contact as well. my email is: [email protected]

thank u!

 

[shirlynn]

Hello,

My auntie used to be a freelance seamstress, also work in a bridal shop before. She would like to take up sewing as a part time again. I am just helping her to check if anyone is interested to sew dresses or gowns for dinners / ROM / wedding / funstions...etc..( She will also be able to design for you if you do not have any design in mind yet)

Please e-mail to me if you are interested. My e-mail : [email protected]

 

[julia andrew]

Hi Lynn
sorry for the late reply. Not sure about the variety of material she have but I specifically requested for duchess satin. Didn't check on others. Felicia is patient and workmanship is satisfactory.

 

[ckhoo]

Dear all,

I've been reading the reviews on Kim from the House of Obsession, she seems quite good and price quite reasonable. I'm also looking for someone to sew an evening gown with the Thai Silk tat I have as well. Used to get Patrick from The Wedding Present to tailor for me, but his price is at least above $200. I'm trying to cut cost becoz I've got lots of gowns to make.
Anywaz, was wondering whether Kim does embroidery or crystal beading on the gowns. Does she charge extra for that?

 

[cody]

embroidery not sure but crystal beading yes.
charge extra? yes, but still very afforable!

 

[diy girl]

FYI, just bought material from Arab St Royal Brothers and was chatting about workmanship costs. The sales said the seamstress they link with is expensive, cos that seamstress has to give 30% commission to Royal Brothers. So if anyone is watching their budget...

 

[squareeyebrow]

Hi,

I have used Kim for my bridemaids' dresses.
Workmanship is okay and price is very reasonable.
Heard from one of my bridemaids she saw 3 very beautiful dresses (one lace, one sequins, one plain) Kim made for a client. Anyway, had wanted to tailor a dress and also bring a friend who wants to make a ROM dress there. Visited the shop 2 wks ago but the whole shop is empty! Checked with the security but he does not know where they have moved! Anyone knows Kim's new contact and address?

 

[okeanosmao]

hi sqeareeyebrow,

kim has shifted her office to her own hse..now she is working from her home.
address wise i'm not too sure. she is staying in tampines now.

 

[chicory]

Hi Squareeyebrow,

Kim's new address is Blk 246 #11-359 Tampines St 21. Tel: 6564 4409

 

[cody]

Hi

Kim's tel number has changed.
The above tel number belongs to her mum.

Pls call her at the following numbers:
Home: 6783 1963
Mobile: 9647 8146

 

[female]

i just to want say that while i really like kim, and trust her workmanship, she's taking very long with my gowns & in all honesty, im worried. she says to give her 2 weeks, but its 4 weeks now, and she didnt call me back as promised. think shes a bit busy now coz she just moved her shop over to home 1 month ago.

if anyone shld speak to her, pls do not mention this, coz she'd then know who i am, and i cant risk my gowns - i need them in 1.5 months'time! just a note of caution that she may be busy this period.

 

[postpet2]

cody,

so kim finally moved liao har??

okok...i am thinking of sending her a photo of my ROM...i promise her that...

Ladies : kim's really not bad for workmanship...those thinking of doing MTM for ROM dress or evening dress, she's a safe bet...

 

[okeanosmao]

hi female,

y dun u call her first? mayb she is bz during the shifting? or call her up to ask her how is it going?

 

[cody]

hi female,

that really doesn't sound like kim at work.
why dun you call her?
i rushed her to do an urgent job for me and she DID finish it within the 2 weeks that i gave her...

kim won't mind a gentle reminder i'm sure ...

 

[septembre]

Girls, just like to ask if Kim does wedding gowns too?

 

[cody]

why dun u give her a call?
i think she can, but dunno whether she wants to accept the task.

 

[septembre]

Yar just wanna hear if any girls did their wedding gowns with her and how is the workmanship. Cos I think evening gowns and wedding gowns diff.

 

[female]

i did call her last week, but she sounded quite hassled, so i didnt want to rush her too much. she said she'd try for last weekend, but she didnt call back. in any case, i just called her, and she say to go fitting this friday (only gown is ready). yippee! im worried, nervous & excited at the same time. im glad to hear u girls were very pleased with her.

gingerale, she's doing my wedding gown for me. its a skinny column drape, but she did tell me she can do the "big skirt" can-can type too. if u like, i can send u pixs of my gown when i go fitting this friday. or, just call & meet with her. she's very nice. bring along pixs of dresses u like.

 

[septembre]

ohhh good to hear female! I'll give her a call then. I would like to see your gown too. My email addy is [email protected]. thanks.

 

[shell]

Hi huakee
Can I have the contact of that Aunty you mentioned ($250 for thai silk and workmanship)?
[email protected]
Thank you!

Hi DIY Girl
How much does it cost to buy Thai Silk? Does Arab St Royal Brothers has got good selection? Other than there, any other place sells Thai Silk too?
Thanks!

 

[musicgal]

hi female,

i'm interested in getting kim to do my dress too! can i have a look at your pics? thanks! my e-mail add's [email protected]

 

[winnie]

Hi female,

I am interested to get Kim to do my ah yees dresses too.. Can I see ur pics as well?

[email protected]

Thanks

 

[postpet2]

Hello female,

so have you contacted Kim yet? Have you seen your dress?

I'm quite sure it turned out well...

 

[female]

hi ladies,

yes, postpet2, u're right! very pleased with the dress. for a 1st fitting, i must say it fitted pretty well, just minor alterations needed. design aside (this is subjective), she followed my magazine perfectly, and workmanship is good. but she's really busy this period, and turned down my mother & bridemaid's job. my 2 other dresses can only be ready for 1st fitting in 2 weeks - a bit close to wedding liao. but i got confidence in kim.

gingerale, sent already. winnie & musicgal, will send now. no worries, kim is good! so relieved...