Not only did Maggie do a wonderful job with the alterations on my wedding gown she did this in a CRAZY fast amount of time. She was able to get my alterations taken care of in only a couple of weeks and when I went back for my fitting the dress was perfect! Right there on the spot she was able to adjust my button for my bustle. I was unbelievably impressed with her ability to work on the fly and work within my time limit. She is/was a pleasure to work with and I have spoken well about her and the shop that I had purchased my gown form. I would recommend Maggie to anyone!! read more

I went to visit Maggie after visiting all different kinds of bridal stores in New York and Denver. I was looking for something less traditional (no cupcake!). Maggie sells the cicada bridal line, which is very much my style, as well as a few of her own creations and can make just about anything you can dream up. I fell in love with her creations. She uses little touches that make each dress unique - vintage flower pieces, beautiful sashes, etc. I found a dress I LOVE LOVE. I just wasn't sure I could bring myself to spend ~$1500 on a dress I will wear once so I needed to sleep on it. Maggie was super awesome about the whole thing, let me try everything on, over and over. Just a note that Maggie's studio is not a box store. No fancy bling, no ladies in waiting. If you want someone who will hold the dress while you step into it and let you stand in it under a fancy chandelier, this is not the place. That said, I have been to the fancy places (Pronovias), and they charge the same prices (or more) for dresses made from scratchy synthetic material. Maggie is a self identified "fabric snob," and everything she sold was top quality, many, if not all, in silk. read more

Maggie made my dress dreams come true! I purchased a gorgeous Nicole Miller wedding gown but decided I wanted it a little more full at the bottom and taken in at the top. She did an amazing job making the dress look exactly how I wanted. She also added a bustle and you couldn't tell the dress had been altered at all. Maggie has a calming sense about her which what such a relief in all the craze of wedding planning. She was a pleasure to work with, affordable and I recommend her to anyone! read more

When I was searching for a wedding dress, I went to several bridal shops and was disappointed by my stodgy experiences there, and then I met the amazing Maggie Evans. We immediately bonded, and I had a fantastic time from the beginning - and it was not stressful at all! She not only helped me relax, she designed the perfect wedding dress for me, at a very inexpensive price. Every single guest at my wedding loved my dress, and I love it so much that we asked her to design all of the bridesmaids outfits as well. The bridesmaids all loved their outfits, and were delighted that they got to keep them and wear them again. I can't recommend Maggie enough. If you are getting married, or having any sort of special occasional where you need just the right dress or outfit, hire Maggie. She's a true artist, she will make you look like a million bucks, and you'll have fun at the same time! read more

I was actually referred to Maggie by another seamstress in the Denver metro area as I needed emergency alterations five days before my wedding. I contacted Maggie via e-mail and she responded right away. She offered to meet me at her shop that evening, past her normal business hours. Maggie has a gentle, kind presence and was able to put my worries to rest. She altered my dress within three days and made it fit PERFECTLY. Even with the rush request, the cost was extremely reasonable. Her own bridal designs are absolutely gorgeous and totally unique. She has years and years of experience--I would recommend her to anyone! read more

I scheduled my first day of wedding dress shopping with my mom, my godmother, and my best friend to ensure it was as low-stress as possible. I told everyone I knew that I would not be buying a dress -- that I would need to go shopping several times with different sets of friends, narrow down my options, and then eventually make a final decision (and due to my modest budget, I expected to have to buy a used version online). We arrived at Maggie's studio and immediately felt right at home in the quaint, feminine, and comfortable setting. I was impressed with the number of dresses and the variety she had on hand. Maggie and I chatted as she wanted to get a sense of what I was looking for, and then she pulled several; I had a few pictures and ideas, but I didn't know exactly what I was looking for. She chose some that I think she could tell would match my personality. We all absolutely fell in love with the second dress I tried on! A simple strapless dress in ivory silk shantung, it was everything I hadn't known I wanted for our beach wedding. The material was absolutely stunning -- and Maggie explained that she likes to work with real (not synthetic) materials. It had just enough structure to flatter my figure without being too much for a beach setting and without overpowering me or mismatching who I am. It was a little more than I had planned to spend, but still reasonable and actually not much more than I would spend finding a used dress online. And though I buy used clothes all the time, I was surprised to find that I really liked the idea that no one else would have worn this dress -- that it wouldn't have anyone else's story other than my own. I never expected to do something custom, but that idea really resonated -- and Maggie and I talked about how I could incorporate pieces of my mom's and my grandma's wedding dresses into a sash, which would be something I'd really treasure. Maggie recommended we take pictures both indoors and outdoors so I could see how it looked in the sun (that never would have occurred to me). She also offered some ideas for how she could work with me to add a personal sash, customizing the dress for me. I tried on more dresses, and then this favorite dress again. All along the way Maggie conversed with us and we enjoyed hearing her story of being a lifelong seamstress and how much she enjoyed working with brides to create unique, personal dresses. I had already made an appointment at a more traditional store, so we decided to head over there. I tried on more than 25 dresses, ALL of which cost more than the dress at Maggie's -- and all I could think with each one was how cheap and chinsy they felt and looked. They were all synthetic, scratchy, and I felt like I was wearing fancy trash bags. I tried on every silhouette I'd been curious about -- and as the appointment went on, I became more and more certain that the dress at Maggie's was the perfect dress for me. I think forever more I'll be able to tell the difference between dresses made of fake, synthetic material and those made from natural fibers. We all went to brunch to discuss... *I would rather spend money on something made of a beautiful authentic natural fabric than something synthetic; *I'd rather spend money on something handmade and customized with personal touches than on a mass-manufactured piece of plastic; *I'd rather support a gifted artisan than a chain or importer; *I'd rather work with someone who cares about the dress I wear (so much so that she thought of how to literally incorporate pieces from my mom and grandma) on what will be one of the most special days of my life than an hourly worker who didn't remember my name by the end of the appointment. So, without hesitation we went back to Maggie's studio, I tried on the dress for a third time, and we purchased it! I've watched enough episodes of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" to know that I had the most positive experience imaginable and I'm so grateful to Maggie for that. I told my mom the next day that it was one of the best days of my life. read more

We arrived at Maggie Evans Designs to begin my daughter's search for her wedding gown, expecting this to be the first excursion of many. Leah tried on the first gown and we all loved it. Then she tried on the second dress, and it was PERFECT!!! We couldn't help ourselves. We all loved it. Just to be sure, we went on to another larger bridal shop. She tried on many dresses, but none even came close. We went to brunch. We talked, compared impressions, and it was unanimous. My daughter, Leah, the bride, usually likes to take a long time looking and comparing and then slowly making a decision. But she was sure and it was unanimous. This is the dress! We all appreciated Maggie's careful listening and her professional advice about style, fabric, color. She showed Leah a range of different styles and made helpful suggestions for alterations that would make each unique. Maggie was insightful and creative and her expertise was so appreciated. As a retired minister, I know how important this special wedding day is in our lives. My daughter GLOWED in her gown -- perfect cut, design, fabric, shade of ivory. She accepted Maggie's offer to work together to design a sash to personal the dress and they'll work together to design that. Maggie is wonderful -- a real find! We wish you the same good fortune we had in finding her! read more

I came to Maggie with just a picture of my dream wedding dress - a $10,000 dress off the runway, which was way out of my budget. After finding my dream lace, Maggie created an amazing dress. Halfway through the process I realized the bodice was not how I envisioned it, so she helped me order new fabric and made last minute changes. The dress fit so well, I almost didn't need my final fitting. The dress was a beautiful creation and everything I hoped it would be! read more

Maggie made for me the most wonderful, perfect wedding dress! I came to Maggie with a rough vision, and with her creative sense of style and positive outlook she was able to transform my vision to a dream come true. And we could not have had more fun working together! She is super accommodating, and just a master seamstress! Thank you Maggie for custom making a one-of-a-kind dress for me. And another thing about having Maggie make your dress is that you know it's going to fit GREAT! Maggie comes HIGHLY RECCOMMEND! read more

Maggie was a complete life-saver! After altering my dress beautifully and making some lovely additions to it, she also took this hideous veil that I had purchased on a whim and created EXACTLY what I had dreamed of. She really understands your vision and will work with you (even on a time crunch) to give you exactly what you want. I've been recommending her to every bride I know. Her own creations are also so beautiful and unique, I wish I had gone to her from the very beginning! read more