Business Details
14 Years
experience
Custom Sewing & Alterations in Ottawa
Established in 2012, our home-based studio in Ottawa has built a reputation for delivering high-quality custom sewing and alterations services. We specialize in bridal refitting, costume creation, and garment modifications while maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritizes creative control and material transparency. By working directly with clients to use their chosen fabrics and materials, we ensure precise quality control while offering cost-effective solutions. Our team combines technical expertise with artistic vision to execute projects ranging from simple hemming to complex custom dressmaking. With over a decade of experience serving both individual and commercial clients, we maintain rigorous attention to detail across all projects.Our commitment to affordability and timely delivery has earned us recognition from brides, performers, and fashion enthusiasts alike. Operating by appointment only, we provide personalized consultations to understand each client's unique requirements. Our process emphasizes clear communication and collaborative problem-solving to achieve exceptional results. This approach has allowed us to maintain consistent quality while accommodating urgent requests when possible. As a locally-owned business, we take pride in supporting Ottawa's creative community through our craftsmanship.
Services
Custom Sewing
Alterations
Bridal Refitting
Traditional Indian Services
Drapery Work
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We've served Ottawa clients since 2012 with specialized sewing expertise
- Our material transparency policy lets clients control fabric quality
- We maintain strict quality control through personalized consultations
- We offer competitive pricing without compromising craftsmanship standards
- Our team handles urgent requests with exceptional turnaround times
What people say
Amazing job
Reasonable prices
Extremely experienced
Perfect fit
Fast service
Services
Custom Sewing
We create custom garments from client-provided materials, including blouses, skirts, and specialty items like wedding veils. Our process ensures precise measurements and quality stitching while maintaining your material preferences. Ideal for unique fashion needs requiring personalized tailoring solutions.
Alterations
Our alteration services cover hemming, refitting, and structural modifications for dresses, pants, and coats. We specialize in preserving garment integrity while achieving perfect fit adjustments. Clients benefit from our experience with complex alterations requiring technical precision.
Bridal Refitting
We specialize in precise bridal garment adjustments, including sari falls, lehenga choli combinations, and traditional costume modifications. Our expertise ensures perfect fit while maintaining fabric integrity. Brides appreciate our attention to detail and ability to accommodate time-sensitive requests.
Traditional Indian Services
Our studio offers specialized tailoring for traditional Indian garments, including petticoats, sari modifications, and drapery work. We understand the unique construction requirements of these garments and maintain cultural authenticity while ensuring proper fit and comfort.
Drapery Work
We create custom drapery solutions using client-selected fabrics, including single-piece curtains and coordinated window treatments. Our attention to fabric behavior ensures professional results that enhance interior spaces while meeting functional requirements.
Questions
How do I book an appointment?
Click the 'Book Appointment' button on our website and select a convenient time slot during our operating hours.
What materials do you work with?
We work with client-provided fabrics, linings, and embellishments to ensure quality control and material preferences are maintained.
Do you handle urgent requests?
We accommodate time-sensitive projects when possible - contact us directly to discuss your specific timeline requirements.
What are your operating hours?
We're available by appointment Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Studio entrance is at the back of the property.
Reviews (5)
Aliaa Khedr-Kelly
May 24, 2021
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Excellent Customer Service! Sunita accommodated my tight time-line and fixed my oversized dress. She is very friendly and great to work with.
Jodi Hoyt
Apr 07, 2020
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Sunita is extremely talented at sewing, alternations and designing! My partner and I have used her services on different occasions, and have been more than impressed each time. Additionally, in using her services, I’ve can say that she is a wonderful person and I highly recommended her business for sewing, alternations and custom designing needs!!
Brenda Valladares
Mar 04, 2019
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Very satisfied with her work she did an amazing job with my wedding dress!! I asked to add sleeves on my dress and it looks very professional thank you so much!!!
Sajida Bhimji Manji
Apr 12, 2017
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After two people denied working on my oversized dress I met sunita. Her experience and dedication to make it perfect for me for like a breath of fresh air! The dress looks like it was made for me. Bonus; very affordable and fast service!
Kate Baynes
Dec 03, 2015
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Sunita is amazing, her prices are very reasonable and she is extremely experienced! She fixed my dress that was not completely properly by The Handmade Bride and went above and beyond to make sure I was a happy bride! I would recommend her services to anybody!
