I took my gown to Debra to have altered and needed a quick turn around time and had great expectations. I also took in an evening dress that I needed for a formal dinner party just days away. For the gown, i needed the length adjusted, steaming, and adding cups. The formal dress needed cups and steaming. Debra let me know upfront the price for the alterations and tailoring for each, turn around time and accepted method of payment which is cash or check. I thought her pricing to be very reasonable, payment method I thought typical at least in my experience with previous tailor/designers and was extremely happy with turn around time. I knew the gown would be intricate work to adjust because of the detail, lining, lace, material and structure and I had a vision in my head of what I wanted. All I can say when I tried on my gown is wow, my expectations were exceeded, everything, the lace, material, details, lining all were filling me in just right, just beautifully hugging my body. Definitely, I can now say that's my gown. Also, the evening dress adjustments came out just right, added just the right sexiness seamlessly for a complete look. I'm all ready now for the formal dinner party and most importantly for the big day. Love, love, love!!! Love working with Debra, my designer and tailor!!! I definitely recommend!!! read more

Debra made being a bride so easy! Honestly, she took care of each and every worry that I had about my wedding dress! From the start, Debra was very easy to communicate with! She was quick to text or call back, and it was very easy to make appointments with her. I was traveling from about 45 minutes away to get to her, and she always was accommodating to my schedule and when I could make it to appointments. I really appreciated her flexibility! Next, she made my dress look perfect! Truly, perfect is the word that describes it best! She made the dress look perfect! I even had her sew into my dress hearts from my dad and grandpa's shirts, since they both have passed away and wouldn't be at the wedding. I could tell that she really took her time to sew these in and make them look beautiful, even though no one would see them. I really appreciated that! Lastly, her pricing is so reasonable! When I bought my dress, the bridal shop warned me that with as many layers as my dress had it would be such a pricey alteration bill. When Debra gave me the final price, was I shocked! It was way less than I was expecting! I highly recommend Debra to anyone that needs alterations on their wedding dress! You will not be disappointed! Thank you, Debra! read more

I had such a wonderful experience with Debra. My wedding is in two weeks and just a few days ago, I contacted her to do alterations on my wedding dress. Debra was incredibly accommodating. She made time for me immediately, even though her schedule was very busy. I was even a pain and had to reschedule the fitting because I, myself was incredibly busy. Debra had finished my dress in less than 24 hours and it was ready for pick up the next day. The nude lining on the back of my dress wasn't flush with my skin. Debra had to take off the lace from the back of my dress so she could tuck in, tighten and resew so it fit perfectly against my lower back. I was having such issues finding someone who would even be willing to take this job on and I'm so lucky I found her to help me on such short notice. The cost was so affordable, another win. I love how she conducts her business. She is very professional and has such a strong loving personality. Debra- I will Definitely be back for more alterations! I am so thankful for you. read more

Debra was recommended to me by 3 different people who were all very happy with the work she did on a bridesmaids dress, wedding dress and mother of the bride dress. When we first met she was very upfront about the order on which she worked on dresses ( by date of occasion), made it clear what she will be doing/altering on my dress and scheduled the next fitting while there to make sure that all fittings were in the books and I was in the loop on where we were in the process. She responds very quickly to any questions/communication and you can tell she takes pride in her work and really loves what she does.She is very quick and knowledgeable about what she does and is a pleasure to be around. She is fantastic at what she does and it shows in the dresses. Very happy with the work she did on my wedding dress and will and have already recommended others to her! read more

I used Debra for my wedding dress alterations. She was absolutely fantastic. My dress fit like a glove and looked amazing. I recommended her to a friend who's wedding was the weekend before mine. Her seamstress butchered her wedding dress. Debra was able to squeeze her in a couple weeks before her wedding and her dress was perfect. A couple years later the sister of the first friend got married and used Debra for the alterations. I again used her to alter two bridesmaid dresses for weddings I was in as well as three other dresses that needed some minor tweaking. Debra is lightning fast, extremely talented, and fair priced for her work. I would recommend her to anyone whether it be for your bridal gown or simply hemming up a casual dress. read more

I am getting married in two months and needed my dress altered. Was not sure where to turn when my previous lady moved out of state. I was recommended Debra by my cousin. I called her and left a message and she called me back right away. She was able to work with my schedule and fit me in on my days off. Going to her house she keeps it very nice and clean. Judging by the amount of dresses she is working on I thought she would not have time but she assured Me in two weeks that I'd be back to try on my dress. She was so knowledgeable about what would look best and is so friendly it's like I've known her for years. I can't wait to see my finished dress! read more

Debra provided excellent service to my daughter for her wedding dress. She was able to accommodate a rush order including several additions to the gown making it unique and to the wishes of my daughter. There was extensive work done with lace removal and replacement in the hemming of the gown that was beautiful. Along with that work, she was able to fashion an easy and beautiful bustle for the gown. Debra provided multiple fittings to ensure each step was perfected and to my daughter's liking. Debra's work well surpassed our expectations and we highly recommend her for wedding gown alterations. read more

Debra was a wedding dress saver! I found her just days before my wedding when the other tailor I originally went to could not fix an issue with my dress. She saw me immediately after calling her and fixed the issue on the spot and in time for the wedding. The dress fits perfectly :-). I wish I had known about her sooner so she could have done all of my alterations. Debra is the best around! She is the one to trust especially with the most important dress you will ever wear! Will definitely be using Debra for future alteration needs. read more

Debra has altered many dresses for my daughters including prom, bridesmaids and a wedding gown. Her attention to the needs of my daughters and their body shape regarding the garment is fantastic. Her workmanship is impeccable. She is honest about what needs to be done with the garment and doesn't make alterations that are not necessary. She is a true professional and completes the job in a timely manner. We only use Debra for our alteration needs when it comes to these types of dresses. I highly recommend Debra for your alterations! read more

I brought Debra a dress I wanted to wear to my son's wedding. It was the last one left and it was a size 12. I'm a size 2. She was able to basically remake the entire dress. She did such a beautiful job!! It was 3 layers of lace and tulle. The wedding is in 2 weeks. She was able to complete the dress in a week. I was so grateful since this is homecoming season and she got me in. She did such a beautiful job, I sent my daughter to her for her alterations, as well. Thank you so much Debra!! Can't thank you enough. read more

Debra was recommended to me by a friend who had gone to Debra in the past and I'm very glad I decided to book an appointment with Debra! She is super friendly and professional. She hemmed my wedding dress to the perfect length and added a very simple bustle that my bridesmaids were able to learn easily. My dress is two pieces and she took in the top exactly how I wanted it to fit without it bunching up where it meets the skirt. I had a very pleasant experience with Debra and I will recommend her to anyone. read more

I am a seamstress and a friend of Debra's. I have seen a lot of her work. She is a master of bridal alterations. The quality of her work and her speed is consistently impressive. Her bustles are the best I've seen done by any seamstress. She is kind and generous and straightforward. She has a fantastic local reputation because she is simply the best! I'm very grateful to have such a knowledgeable and kind friend to call whenever I need to consult with another seamstress. read more

I really can't say enough about Debra, her work quality or her passion. She is what every bride needs! Debra will tell it like it is and explain to you what you need for your big day, even if you are unsure. She will also laugh and cry and show every ounce of excitement that your friends and family might show. Her prices are reasonable and discussed well in advance. There is no one else that I would ever trust with an important dress. Go to her. You won't regret it. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Debra! She was very professional and always kept me informed with where my wedding dress was in the process. My dress had a very detailed top that needed a ton of work done, and Debra made sure I came in to ensure everything was sitting properly before she finished the alterations. My dress turned out perfect and I cannot wait to wear it on my wedding day! read more

Debra was amazing! I had a short engagement and a very little amount of time to get my dress altered before my wedding. She was very professional and finished my alterations within the week. My mom and my bridesmaids also used her for their dresses. Everything turned out perfect. I have recommended Debra to all my friends and will continue to recommend her when someone needs alterations. read more

I have been coming to Debra for years ever since my senior prom, and now for bridesmaid dresses and regular dress alterations. Debra is very professional, always has things done before I need them, and is a master seamstress. She gives a fair price, and does amazing work. I wouldn't trust anyone else in the McHenry County area with alterations. I highly recommend using her! read more

Debra hit it out of the park with my daughter's wedding dress! My daughter had a vision of adding swags to her dress and Debra went above and beyond with making the back of her dress much more elegant than it was. In addition she did a phenomenal job on my dress that needed a lot of work. She was more than professional, reasonable with prices and a pleasure to work with! read more

HAVE YOUR WEDDING DRESS ALTERED HERE! I had already worked with Debra in years past as she did amazing work on my daughter's formal gowns. I just recently brought my wedding dress to her and she did complicated work on it, especially in light of the heavy beading, and it is PERFECT! She does top notch, high quality, consistent work with expedient turn around. read more

I was so happy with the way my alterations turned out by Debra! She did a gorgeous bussel on my dress and my hem was complicated as it had many layers and her attention to detail made my dress look perfect! She was always professional and her cost was extremely reasonable! I highly recommend Designs by Debra!!! read more