Castlegar Seamstress - Specializing in Grad Gown Alterations

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Castlegar Seamstress - Specializing in Grad Gown Alterations Specializing in formal grad gowns ONLY. Fully booked by January and appontments are March-May. Affordable rates & guaranteed workmanship.

09/26/2026

🎓 Grad 2027 Update! 🎓

This year is going to look a little different around here! My daughter is graduating, and I’ve also taken on the role of Head of Social for the Grad Committee 🫣 — so needless to say, it’s going to be a busy season!

I’m already anticipating taking on close to twice as many grad gowns this year, since I know so many of the grads at SHSS. 🫣

So, for the sake of my sanity 😅, I’m going to be opening my grad alteration season much earlier than usual. PLEASE reach out as soon as possible if you wish to reserve an alteration spot…. I would rather you reserve a spot and then not need it, then contact me in a panic in April or May as I just won’t be able to take any additional gowns on at that time.

My hands get pretty grumpy with my autoimmune condition when I work too many hours in a day, and my doctor has advised me against the marathon sewing days I’ve been known to pull during grad season. 😬 My hope is to spread the workload out over more months instead.

So, if your dress:
✨ needs a lot of alteration work, or
✨ you don’t tend to fluctuate in weight/body shape

…PLEASE consider coming to see me as early as possible!

If you need alterations, please send me a message to reserve your space 💙

Now is the time of year I get a ton of panicked phone calls... if you've missed getting on my list please try one of the...
04/08/2026

Now is the time of year I get a ton of panicked phone calls... if you've missed getting on my list please try one of the lovely ladies below. (Please note, many of them may also be fully booked by this time... but a handful of them are able to work more hours than I do and/or take on all types of alterations)

Updated Seamstress List 2026

BLEWETT
Blewett Bounty - Anna Marie Snow
250-354-9656

CASTLEGAR
The Studio - Denise
778-882-8850
https://www.facebook.com/castlegarnelsonseamstress

CASTLEGAR
Heather (Street clothing only no formal wear)
778-278-4747
https://www.instagram.com/heathersewist

CASTLEGAR
Threads with Kaur (Street clothing, specializes in embroidery)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092410254285
250-608-4875

NELSON
Bonnie Loeppky (Located at Six Mile)
778-205-5797
https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.loeppky

FRUITVALE
Sew What - Angela (Bridal Only)
250-814-4034
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057303345709

FRUITVALE
Sew it Boat Tops UPHOLSTERY - Debra
250-231-0517

TRAIL
The Stitch Witch - Alyson (Limited Availability)
250-231-9272
https://www.facebook.com/AlysontheStitchWitch

TRAIL
Stitches to You - Megan
250-552-8248
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087932949177&sk=photos

03/29/2026

Well it's only about 4 years overdue but I've finally updated this page with photos of some of my favorite alterations I've done over the years!

Often I forget to take photos at the beginning... or I forget to take process pictures along the way but hopefully this will give you a bit of an idea of what I can do to help you make your gown fit you perfectly!

Any questions never hesitate to ask!

Send a message to learn more

03/29/2026
Change gown from zip to corset and added modesty panel at front
03/29/2026

Change gown from zip to corset and added modesty panel at front

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Castlegar, BC
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