When I got engaged, my mom offered me the dress she and her mother had worn. It was from the 1940s, and about 4 sizes too small in every direction. The fabric was perfect but I had my doubts that anyone could make that happen. I met with Barbara and explained my concerns. She was confident and seemed excited about the project. She took her time, asked me for examples of dress styles that I liked, and kept me involved in every step of the process, adjusting anything that I needed. Barbara created the most beautiful, personal, elegant tribute to the original that I could ever have imagined; I cannot recommend her work enough.
December 2019
I'd give her 10 Stars if I could. She altered my suit pants to fit just right I had no idea what to do but she sure did. She's in the right business her passion shows through her work, and always has a smile on even though I caught her on a day she wasn't feeling her best. I would recommend her and we'll use her again someday I'm sure. she stays pretty busy there so make sure you give her a week or two to take care of whatever you need done.
December 2019
Although she excels at alterations of all types, Barbara Stone is the best modiste I’ve ever worked with. As soon as we firm up dates, I can’t wait for her to create my daughter’s wedding gown. She has an understanding of draping silk I can’t match, so she’s stuck with me.
When I got engaged, my mom offered me the dress she and her mother had worn. It was from the 1940s, and about 4 sizes too small in every direction. The fabric was perfect but I had my doubts that anyone could make that happen. I met with Barbara and explained my concerns. She was confident and seemed excited about the project. She took her time, asked me for examples of dress styles that I liked, and kept me involved in every step of the process, adjusting anything that I needed. Barbara created the most beautiful, personal, elegant tribute to the original that I could ever have imagined; I cannot recommend her work enough.
I'd give her 10 Stars if I could. She altered my suit pants to fit just right I had no idea what to do but she sure did. She's in the right business her passion shows through her work, and always has a smile on even though I caught her on a day she wasn't feeling her best. I would recommend her and we'll use her again someday I'm sure. she stays pretty busy there so make sure you give her a week or two to take care of whatever you need done.
Although she excels at alterations of all types, Barbara Stone is the best modiste I’ve ever worked with. As soon as we firm up dates, I can’t wait for her to create my daughter’s wedding gown. She has an understanding of draping silk I can’t match, so she’s stuck with me.