Clothing alterations?

[Rollin' Tide]

I have several pieces (mine and my husband's) that need altering and would like to find a reliable seamstress in south Walton. Does anyone have a suggestion?

THANKS!

 

[florida girl]

Doesnt' the French Laundry do that?

 

[Lake Eastern]

Mrs. Ellis behind Cocoon's on 30A used to do alterations but I don't know if she still takes jobs. If you don't find someone in So Walton I have a wonderful lady next to the Publix on Hutchinson Blvd(Middle Beach Rd) in Panama City Beach. She's very reasonable and accomplished.

 

[Miss Critter]

Doesnt' the French Laundry do that?

Yes, French Laundry took in some slacks for me and did a great job.

 

[organicmama]

Yes, French Laundry took in some slacks for me and did a great job.

I'm sorry to say this because I am very pro-local businesses and really like Gwen a lot also...

Mr. Clean had some alterations there and they weren't so good. His tushie seam was wobbly and curvy on 3 out of 4 pairs. I'm not sure if it's the specific seamstress (and I don't know who it was) but the pants were unwearable. Mind you, that he is tall & very slim (gets mad if I call him skinny), and that might have been an issue.

We are still in search of a local place he'll trust with his pants now.

 

[Camellia]

Looks like we need an expansion of our local economy in this sector. Realtors with sewing machine? Or fill in the blank______.

 

[beachmouse]

I've heard good things about Van Cam in Destin.

 

[scooterbug44]

We need a good non-smoking Sowal seamstress or tailor!

SOMEONE has to have these skills - my alterations tend to involve scissors, duct tape, safety pins, or heavy duty basting!

 

[Miss Critter]

I'm sorry to say this because I am very pro-local businesses and really like Gwen a lot also...

Mr. Clean had some alterations there and they weren't so good. His tushie seam was wobbly and curvy on 3 out of 4 pairs. I'm not sure if it's the specific seamstress (and I don't know who it was) but the pants were unwearable. Mind you, that he is tall & very slim (gets mad if I call him skinny), and that might have been an issue.

We are still in search of a local place he'll trust with his pants now.

Since "curvy" is the kindest way to describe my rear, that might explain why my results were good.

Get over your super-talented skinny self, Mr. C. ;-) <if someone called me skinny, I would kiss them>

 

[DuneLaker]

I've been meaning to ask Ms. Ellis for for sewing and alteration assistance.