Alterations By Colleen

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Specialties: Bridal Alterations, Alterations, Custom Sewing, Mending Specialties: Bridal Alterations and Construction, Alterations, Custom Sewing, Embroidery, Mending and Pattern Drafting

Tried a new pattern for a fabric bowl, I made it two sided so it can be used either way. I have a few little changes tha...
03/29/2026

Tried a new pattern for a fabric bowl, I made it two sided so it can be used either way. I have a few little changes that I eventually want to make tweaks on the bowl, but that’s the fun of a new pattern. I can play with it and developing into my own.

Adrian N., messaged me the day before she and her friend Felicia were coming by to pick up the bride‘s dress and said he...
03/15/2026

Adrian N., messaged me the day before she and her friend Felicia were coming by to pick up the bride‘s dress and said her dress and just come in and the Wedding’s in two weeks. So of course, I assisted, shortened the dress and took in the back strap on the bodice just to snug it up a bit. They are all ready for the wedding.

A dear friend Julie R., ripped the bottom panel of her walking jacket. I patched and added black tiptop nylon to both si...
03/15/2026

A dear friend Julie R., ripped the bottom panel of her walking jacket. I patched and added black tiptop nylon to both sides of the zipper and Velcro on the sleeves tabs to make the black took more intentional.

What an absolute wonderful experience working with Felicity O. I shortened 3 layers on the hem, bodice sides in. Shorten...
03/10/2026

What an absolute wonderful experience working with Felicity O. I shortened 3 layers on the hem, bodice sides in. Shortened the sleeve straps, added a 3 point regular bustle, and added a hook and eye at the top of the zipper. I love when the brides dance around the room when trying on their gowns after alterations are complete. Her smile says it all!

Finished 20 baby receiving blankets for donation to the Catholic Daughters in Salem, Or.; for donations going out to new...
03/01/2026

Finished 20 baby receiving blankets for donation to the Catholic Daughters in Salem, Or.; for donations going out to new mothers in layette boxes.

Made a couple trivets today.
02/14/2026

Made a couple trivets today.

Replaced a zipper in a North face parka for Client Tammie E.
02/07/2026

Replaced a zipper in a North face parka for Client Tammie E.

Shortened the hem and sleeves on the first 5 shirts, shortened the hem on the next 4 shirts and the last pic of the flor...
02/04/2026

Shortened the hem and sleeves on the first 5 shirts, shortened the hem on the next 4 shirts and the last pic of the floral blouse I altered the neckline to a V neckline instead of the high round neckline. Loved working with my new client M’liss B.

It’s been a minute since I made a rope bowl … thought I’d just experiment today…. For my friend Pauline K. Base is 5” x ...
01/25/2026

It’s been a minute since I made a rope bowl … thought I’d just experiment today…. For my friend Pauline K.
Base is 5” x width is 8” x height is 3”.

Altered Emma’s D., wedding dress. Added the sleeves, added a French bustle, bodice sides in, shortened the front hem sid...
01/05/2026

Altered Emma’s D., wedding dress. Added the sleeves, added a French bustle, bodice sides in, shortened the front hem side to side, took the shoulders up.

Made the cathedral length veil.

It was a pleasure working with this bride and meeting her mom at the initial fitting.

Update: Emma send me pictures from the wedding day! See replies below!

Added a grand child’s name to a grandmothers sweater for client Kim B.
01/05/2026

Added a grand child’s name to a grandmothers sweater for client Kim B.

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