Joanna was excellent! Her skill, expertise and final product (my wedding dress) was perfect! And the icing on the cake was I, unfortunately, did not give her a TON of time for alterations due to purchasing the dress out of state. She was able to get all alterations done in plenty of time and with such grace. She made me feel like a princess on my special day. I would highly recommend! read more

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Joanna altered my dress for my daughter's wedding. The dress fit perfectly! I highly recommend Joanna!

Had such a wonderful experience with Joanna! Highly recommend her services. I brought in a bridesmaid dress that needed extensive alterations. Joanna took the time to really understand what changes needed to be made and was transparent about the cost up front. Her work on my dress was fantastic and she is very professional. Thank you, Joanna! read more

Joanna is AMAZING!!! My dress had a complicated bustle, but she did amazing. She also worked with me to make my sleeves removable so I could remove them at the reception. I literally can't complain about anything. read more

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Had a wedding to attend on Saturday and the rehearsal dinner is Friday. I called Joanne on Monday afternoon around 5 asking if I could drop off a satin dress I badly needed altered. She immediately took me and said I could come at that exact time I called. She was super professional and explained to me how she would alter the parts I wanted altered. I had a satin dress with two layers and I didn't like the underneath layer so she shortened it right where I wanted it! The waist part of the dress was too loose and made me look like a box and she was able to sinch it while making the seams look flawless on the sides! My waist looks so small in the dress now and she rushed to do the dress by Friday when I needed it and I'm so appreciate of her work especially since it was last minute! Her prices are good as well and I recommend everyone to go only to her!!! You can really tell she takes her time and puts in the effort to every dress as if they were her wedding dresses! read more

Joanna is an amazing seamstress. Her knowledge and care for each garment she works with is obvious from start to finish. She was able to make recommendations for my wedding dress and it fits absolutely perfectly! I can't wait to wear it! read more

Planning a wedding during a pandemic was stressful to say the least, but one thing I never had to stress about was my gown. From the moment I had my first fitting, I knew I was in terrific hands with Joanna. She is a talented seamstress who took the time during every fitting to make sure I agreed with her alterations and I felt confident. She was able to reconstruct the bodice and make my backless dress fit me like a dream! Although our wedding plans had to change numerous times, I knew that no matter when or where we got married I would look beautiful thanks to Joanna read more

Joanne helped me alter my bridesmaid dress in little time! It turned out awesome! She is very professional and straight to the point! Very easy to work with! read more

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Joanna is the best!!! I came to her with the worlds most difficult wedding dress to be altered and she absolutely killed it and did a more than amazing job. She is so amazingly talented and paid attention to the smallest details to make sure the dress came out perfectly. My dress must have weighed at least 20 lbs so when it came to creating a bustle it was not the easiest. Joanna worked her magic and was able to design a bustle that kept my long train off the floor all night long and looked amazing. read more

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Joanna did a fabulous job altering my wedding dress. It looked like it was made for me thanks to her beautiful work. She was skilled and knowledgeable, really listened to what I wanted, and delivered. I felt amazing in my wedding dress and I'm so thankful that I used Joanna for my alterations! read more

I bought a wedding gown 3 times my size and I also needed a big alteration in the back, since I wanted it to be strapless. So she had to do a lot of alterations. To be honest I was kinda nervous, because the front seemed way to big for me. And we didn't have much time until the wedding. But Joanna said she would work overnight if needed. So she ended up finishing the dress earlier, and I went for my last fitting 1 week and a half before the wedding and the dress was just PERFECT! She is amazing, she changed the whole design of my dress and she seemed so confident doing it. At the same time she's very calm and listened to what I wanted. I got so many compliments, everyone said I looked like a mermaid. I can't thank her enough for such great job. I definitely recommend her service to any bride who's afraid to trust their special dress to someone they don't know. read more

Creative Bridewear - Before: strapped and 3 times my size. After: strapless and perfectly fitting. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Joanna is a life saver!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about her! Two days before my wedding I picked my dress up at a local bridal salon. Tried on my dress and it was huge! This was after two previous fittings and their seamstress was on vacation. There was nothing they could do to help and pretty much just sent me on my way. Step in Joanna. I called her at 6pm and she had agreed to try and fix my dress for me! I saw her three times with 24 hours and when she finished my dress fit perfectly. I felt confident, it hugged me in all the right places and showed off my figure! She literally saved my wedding!! Joanna, thank you doesn't seem like enough to say. You are a rockstar and I will sing your praises from the rooftops!! read more

Joanna at Creative Bridewear made the alterations for the dresses for my daughter's wedding. We were thrilled with the work she did. Especially, since she noticed adjustments that needed to be made on my daughter's wedding dress that I didn't even notice. Joanna provided alterations for 4 gowns in total and the cost was very reasonable. Her attention to detail was truly appreciated. My daughter was concerned about how her bridal gown would look when bustled. There was quite a bit of material that made up the train. Joanna showed us various bustle styles and helped us pick one that was perfect for the dress. Thank you Joanna for helping to make my daughter's wedding day perfect! read more

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I found Joanna after reading many positive reviews on yelp.She did a beautiful job custom fitting my mermaid style mother of the groom gown. It fit perfectly when she was done and I got many compliments on it at the wedding. She was very pleasant to work with and I feel quite confident with her skill level. Highly recommend! read more

I am so glad I found Joanna to alter my wedding dress! My dress had several layers of fabric and lace, and needed to be hemmed, bustled, and taken in in a few places. Joanna was great to work with throughout the whole process, and I always knew my dress was in good hands. She is attentive to detail and highly skilled. I highly recommend Joanna to any brides in need of alterations! read more

I'm in a wedding next month and needed some major alterations on my bridesmaid dress (taken in! Woo!). I gave Joanna a call to arrange an appointment, which Joanna was very kind to accommodate to my kind of awful schedule. She reminded me to bring the bra and shoes I'd be wearing with the dress to make the alterations perfect. Her studio is run out of the back of her home. She had me get into the dress, pinned up the garment, explained the alterations she'd be making and let me know when I can pick it up, which will be a couple weeks from now. Joanna was sweet, efficient and helpful. An updated review to come once I get it back. read more

I went to Joanna for my wedding dress alterations. She is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend her. I purchased my dress "off the rack" and she thoughtfully made it mine. She is extremely thorough and her prices are very fair. My wedding dress fit beautifully and I got so very many compliments on it. Joanna's finished product made me feel like a million dollars! read more

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Joanna was kind, thoughtful, and overall lovely to work with. She easily spotted everything that needed to be changed in my wedding dress and made me feel so much more confident in it on my wedding day! read more

I was referred to Joanne from another Seamstress and couldn't be happier with the service and work she provided. I reached out to her 2 days before the event for some alterations to my daughter's prom dress. Not only did she squeeze me in with short notice but she completed everything so fast! The waist had to be pulled in and the dress needed to be hemmed. I'm so happy with how the dress turned out. read more

Joanna was recommended to me by a friend who was very happy with her wedding dress alterations. I am wearing my mother's wedding dress, so it needed work. In addition to the alterations, Joanna was creative and custom fixed pieces of the dress due to its age. read more

Joanna was absolutely lovely to work with! She helped me to alter my bridesmaids dress in a short amount of time and was so gracious about it all. She has a true eye and talent for what she does, and I am beyond thankful for making my dress come to life with her alterations. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know and I will be definitely going back to her for all of my future alterations! Also, the wedding is November 3, so stay tuned for pictures of the dress! read more

Joanna took on the task of redoing my wedding dress from a size 12 to a size 2 (I had boughten a Tara Keeley from a sample store). Her attention to detail and customization was flawless. The dress couldn't have fit me better, and her craftsmanship was attested to (my bustle even made it through several hours of dancing amongst 160 people). Couldn't recommend a more thorough and talented tailor! read more

Joanna did an amazing job in a short period of time... two days for a couture evening gown! Fair prices! It's so hard to find a great tailor and I'm so happy I found her! Very flexible hours. Definitely try her out!!!! read more

I am member of the two wedding dress club. When I saw it listed on eBay, I was mesmerized. When the seller listed the measurements, I knew it was a sign from God. I bought the dress on eBay thinking it would fit me like a glove based on the seller's measurements. It was wee bit small & alterations would be needed. But how do you add five inches to the waist?!? I was in a panic. The wedding dress, which I fell in love with, was too small and my wedding was in ten weeks away. Could I lose the weight? A friend had raved about what magnificent custom work Joanna had done on her Mother of the Bride ensemble so I called Joanna and she invited me to her shop immediately, despite the fact that she was in the middle of a massive custom bridal party order that was to go out the following day! Upon arrival, her warm, radiant energy and apparent kindness put me at ease on the spot. She obviously takes great pride in her work and her appearance was that of Old World aristocracy! She reminded me of a character out of a great novel with the way she carried herself with such poise and elegance and she listened to my concerns about the fit and knew exactly what to do to make it right, pinning seams and agreeing that with a weight loss regimen we could bridge the gap of five inches. I knew at that moment, my major problem was solved. She took my measurements and after showing me several different dress ideas, we agreed to meet for my first fitting in six weeks to allow me time for weight loss. Most seamstresses would recommend expensive alterations from the onset but not Joanna. She understood my desire to maintain the integrity of the design while looking my best and taking the most fiscally sound route. She was patient. We met, but it appeared although I had met my target measurements, it was still snug. I also redballed Joanna and asked her to cut down a lace bolero that my cousin lent to me for the ceremony. It was that something borrowed. We chose the best bits of a few and along with my requests; she created the gown of my dreams practically overnight!! We scheduled a visit within a week and I was shocked that she had already designed and sewn my gown and finished the bolero. I put the whole ensemble together and I cried. Joanna made my dreams come true! Joanna is my Mother Teresa - she is such a lovely woman with a wonderful heart and soul and I will never be able to repay her for her help and kindness. She is a great example of someone who has retained a valuable Old World work ethic yet you would think she was the aristocrat! read more

I got my wedding dress from David's Bridal. When I was there they told me I'd have to get it taken in, but I wasn't sure so I called Joanna and brought it to her. I have a corset dress so she showed me what it would look like if I just tied it tighter and it was fine which saved me a bunch of money not getting it taken it. Also David's Bridal convinced me I needed a bra, but Joanna showed me how much better it would look with cups so now it looks great and I will be more comfortable. If I would have gotten it altered at David's Bridal I would have spent a bunch of money to get it taken in so I'm so glad that I took my dress to Joanna. Her prices are very good and to top it off she is a very nice person. I will definitely be going to her again if I need alterations in the future. read more

Joanna is FABULOUS!!! She did my wedding gown and my step daughters MOH dress (also doubling as her prom dress) - she was great!!! On time, easy to work with, so nice... I highly recommend Joanna!!! Very professional, kind and just great to work with! read more

Joanna is woooooooonderful! I took my wedding gown to her and just picked it up today, she could not have done a better job. I ordered my gown from a designer online and hadn't been able to try it on, it turned out that it was probably a full size too big. Joanna took it in at all the right places and even did a few extra things (like reshaping a seam at the bust line) just because she thought it would look better. I saw her for 2 fittings and then the 3rd fitting was when I picked it up and it was very quick, all 3 times I was on a break from work and it only took maybe 15-20 minutes maximum for her to do all the pinning. She knows what she is doing so she's pretty quick. She is very professional, very sweet, her attention to detail is great, and her prices are extremely fair. Trust me on this one, take your wedding dress to Joanna before you take it anywhere else! read more

As many brides are aware bridal alterations can be pricey. I wanted to get great alterations at an affordable price. The store I purchased my dress from was going out of business and the reviews of their in house alteration team were poor. I left with my dress and begin searching online and found Joann. I was so nervous to trust someone I found online, but found so many positive reviews I decided to email her. I went to her home and her work area which was spotless. She told me what we could do and quoted the price. I almost died at how reasonably priced she is. Three weeks later I came back for my final fitting. There was still something off because I had switched bras since our first fitting. Joann was so nice and seen the panic in my eyes and said let me add some snaps. The issue was solved and she did it while I waited. She was amazing and I would recommend her to everyone. read more

Joanna is the best tailor I have ever used. I was extremely nervous about getting my wedding dress altered because I wanted some major changes to the dress. Joanna was extremely easy to work with very professional and flexible with my schedule. She made my dress fit like a glove and brought me back a few weeks before the wedding to make sure everything was progressing the way I wanted it. She did major alterations to the straps on my dress that involved some very meticulous tailoring with lace and she made the rear of my dress fit so well and I received many compliments on how well my dress fit me. She truly made the day so much more special and I never had to worry about a dress malfunction. I would recommend her to the pickiest client because she truly is so skilled. Thank you Joanna and I'm sorry this review took me so long! read more

Joanna is very talented, and I'm so glad that I had my wedding dress altered by her. During all the stress of wedding planning, I knew I didn't have to worry about my dress because she's so good at what she does. My dress had a lot of material and no bustle, so she made one, and it looked great! Her creativity and skills are extraordinary, and I highly recommend her services. read more

I got married about a month ago and worked with Joanna for alterations on my wedding dress. I am so glad that I chose her instead of the alterations department of the store where I purchased the dress! She is very professional, honest, and reasonably priced. I ended up going by myself for my initial appointment with Jonna and had a great experience! I was a bit nervous, but I felt at ease and trusted her judgement. I don't have a lot of experience working with a seamstress and I was concerned that it would be like going for an oil change and then getting convinced of all of the extra services I 'need'. This was completely incorrect! I was impressed with her candor in deciding whether certain alterations would be worth the cost versus benefit. She did a wonderful job with great quality work, a reasonable timeline, and friendly and flexible service! read more

I am VERY late doing this review since I got married last year, but I wanted to make sure I shared what a positive experience I had working with Joanna. She was professional, affordable and (most importantly) super talented. My dress fit like a glove after her alterations, and I felt absolutely perfect on my wedding day. read more

I came to creative bride wear for my wedding dress alterations I was so pleased with how my gown turned out! Joanna did excellent work she was very patient and thorough she made sure everything was perfect before handing my gown off to me! She made sure after each fitting that I knew exactly what she was going to do how much it would cost and made sure I had no questions before she proceeded to do any kind of alterations. She was very accommodating to my hectic work/wedding planning schedule and She is incredibly talented and her work truly shows how passionate she is for this business & best of all her prices were very reasonable I even had my bridesmaids get their alterations done through her I would highly recommend her again and again. Thank you Joanna for helping make my special day that more special!! read more

Joanna did my wedding dress alterations and was absolutely wonderful to work with. I contacted her as soon as my dress came in, just about a month before my big day. She is very accommodating and put me at ease that it would be ready in time. She is so gifted at what she does- she pays attention to detail and the dress came out perfect! She is also very reasonable with her prices. read more

I went to Joanna for alterations to my wedding gown. I needed the top of my dress taken in, cups added, a bustle and a new sash attached. I was beyond pleased with Joanna's work and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for quality alterations. I bought my dress off the rack at David's Bridal and Joanna made my gown look like it was custom designed for me. Joanna was thorough, detail oriented and respectfully offered her professional oppionion in order to create the best product possible. Not only was her work outstanding, Joanna was very flexible in meeting for my three fittings. read more

I recently got married and worked with Joanna for my wedding dress alterations. I am also expecting my first baby and was mainly concerned of the fit and timing of adjustments for my wedding dress. Joanna is a great seamstress! She was professional, thorough, and her price is fair. I had several dress fittings as my belly grew in a short time span. Joanna was understanding and accommodating in that I picked up my wedding dress 3 days before my actual wedding day! It fit beautifully and perfectly. I highly recommend Joanna and plan to continue to work with her for any future alteration needs. read more

I bought my wedding dress from a consignment shop of sorts- Sabrina Ann, a once-worn & never-worn bridal store. I didn't love it at first because it was 2 sizes too big. However, once it was laced/clipped in the back and I once again had a shape, I fell in love. It was going to be perfect-- once it was altered, of course. The chest was too large and a little too high and it needed taken in from the armpits down to the hips. The train was also enormous, so I knew I would need a bustle. I was concerned because it consisted of several layers, included lace and beading hand-sewn into the dress. After some research, I found Joanna on Yelp and decided to go with her based on the reviews and photos others have posted. I was nervous at first, and put off taking in for a while (I brought it in December 28th for an April 16th wedding), because I didn't know who would be cutting up my dress. After my first fitting, I laughed at myself for being nervous in the first place! It fit PERFECTLY everywhere. Not only that, all the lace and beading had been put back in place-- the bustle just needed to be finished (I can't say this will be true for everyone). At my second fitting 2-3 weeks before the wedding, my bustle was in place and everything was 100% complete and perfect. Joanna took a great dress and made it perfectly me in a very timely manner at a reasonable price. I'm SO glad I decided to take a risk on her because it turned out so nicely. I felt comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day, and the bustle was very easy for my bridesmaids to figure out. I highly recommend trusting Joanna with you bridal, prom, or formal needs! I'm not sure how to post photos, but the difference between before and after is crazy! read more

Joanna displays incredible talent, is highly professional, and in my case, a wedding lifesaver! I purchased an expensive gown from a bridal salon that came recommended to me and opted to have alterations done by the in-house seamstress. The dress was entirely beaded and had very intricate details, so I was hesitant to have alterations done anywhere else. To my disappointment, the in-house seamstress did a shoddy job and the alterations cost me an arm and a leg. Even after repeatedly voicing my concerns with the fit, I was told the dress could not be altered anymore and was forced to leave the shop in discontent. I went home and cried because the dress just did not fit the way it was supposed to, and my wedding was less than a week away. Fortunately, a friend of mine recommended Joanna, and she accommodated me without hesitation. In a matter of three days, Joanna fixed all of the mistakes the other seamstress had made and altered the dress to fit me perfectly (redid the hem, cups, seems inside, closure in the back; took it in on the sides, pinched the sweetheart neckline so it was more secure. Remember, entirely beaded gown). She listened to my concerns, offered her professional opinion, and made me feel like I was born to wear that dress! She was also far more reasonable than the bridal salon. Without Joanna, I would've felt disappointed on one of the most important days of my life. Not only did she alter my dress, but on the day before my wedding, she was able to hem my mother's dress, too. Words cannot express how grateful I am for her time and talent. I would and do recommend her to anyone who needs any kind of alteration. She is nothing shy of truly amazing! Thank you, Joanna!!! read more