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SEAMS Alterations is owned and managed by Claudia Villegas. Claudia has over 20 years of experience as a seamstress, and has worked with premier bridal shops in the Richmond, Va area for over ten years, including Urban Set Bride, Annalise Bridal Boutique, and Blue Sage Bridal. Contact Claudia today to schedule your alterations appointment from the convenience of her home studio in the Brandermill area. Claudia exclusively alters wedding gowns.

Seams has been voted Best Alterations in Richmond every year since 2016, and her work has been featured on Richmond Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Over the Moon, and The Knot!

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

$500 - $999

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

What is your return policy?

Final Sales
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Reviews of SEAMS Alterations

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Sydney S. Sent on 07/03/2023
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Miracle Worker

Words can’t ever express how thankful I am for Claudia! When I bought my dress I was advised to buy it many sizes to large. When the dress came in it wouldn’t even stay up without being clipped. It was a total nightmare. I didn’t believe anyone could fix this dress to the way it needed to be. It had a lot of detailing in the top and a lot of lace on the bottom. From my first fitting meeting with Claudia she helped put me at ease. She did major alterations from taking the dress in many sizes all over, doing a full hem over lace, doing a bra, rearranging the straps, to making the front panel so it wasn't see through. She also used her many years of experience to help me pick the right bustle for my dress that never broke all night! When I got my dress back on the second fitting I cried. She made it fit beyond perfect and did what I thought no one was going to be able to do! She made one of my most important wedding elements turn from a disaster to the most perfect dress for me! She was worth every dollar and more! You can trust her with your wedding dress stress free!
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Cristina G. Sent on 04/26/2023
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Absolutely amazing!

My dress arrived very large and had some areas of shear and lace so I was nervous to get it altered. After the first appointment, the dress fit like a glove. Claudia's work is spectacular and she makes you feel extremely comfortable. If you want your dress to look perfect- go to Claudia! I would hands down recommend her to everyone! Don't look anywhere else!
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Caroline B. Sent on 02/19/2023
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Claudia is the best!

Claudia was so great to work with on alterations to my wedding dress. She clearly explains everything she is going to do and why, which made me feel even more confident and reassured that my dress was in great hands. My dress had a slit that could open all the way, so at the first appointment we discussed options to ensure I wouldn’t inadvertently flash anyone - we landed on a stitch to limit how much the slit could be opened. When I came back a few weeks later to try on my dress, I didn’t love the stitch. Claudia went to work while I was there, removing the stitch and instead adding a clear snap in its place. The clear snap was perfect! Not only is she an amazing seamstress, Claudia is so kind and really listens to what you want. It’s obvious that she wants all of her brides to feel beautiful in their dresses.

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