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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Susan Stowell Bridal Couture Services designs, creates, and alters wedding gowns. This specialist offers to-be-weds the opportunity to make their day even more special through unique and custom fittings. A dedicated and skilled seamstress, Susan crafts pieces that fit the wearer perfectly and lets their individuality shine on their special day.

Services Offered

Susan is happy to take on a range of project types from alterations and customizations of existing gowns to the design and creation of something new and unique. She can also make custom patterns for those who wish to sew their own garment with the help of a reliable template. These services are not limited to just the to-be-wed as pieces can be designed for males, females, and children too.

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Frequently asked questions

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Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Full Customization

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

What is your return policy?

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Reviews of Susan Stowell Bridal Couture Services

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98% recommend it
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Susan is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her wedding dress alterations. Reviewers describe her as responsive, meticulous, knowledgeable, and passionate. They appreciate her ability to transform dresses and make alterations that fit perfectly and are comfortable to wear. Susan's professionalism and attention to detail are highly recommended by customers, making her a trusted choice for wedding dress alterations.

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Susan is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her wedding dress alterations. Reviewers describe her as responsive, meticulous, knowledgeable, and passionate. They appreciate her ability to transform dresses and make alterations that fit perfectly and are comfortable to wear. Susan's professionalism and attention to detail are highly recommended by customers, making her a trusted choice for wedding dress alterations.

Sarah
Sarah D. Sent on 04/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Craftsmanship! Excellent with beadwork

Susan helped me on short notice with alterations to my wedding gown and two other bridal outfits for my wedding weekend. My gown had intricate beading and embroidery and Susan did a phenomenal job shortening the waist and hemming the bottom so that it fit me like a glove. She matched the pattern and detailing perfectly! She also helped tailor a lace blouse, trousers, and a tulle skirt. Susan was incredibly easy to work with, very reasonably priced, and her craftsmanship is out of this world! I especially appreciated her attention to detail and level of experience with beadwork.
Shelby
Shelby B. Sent on 10/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Custom sleeves to swoon over!

Susan turned a dress I thought might be the one into the dress of my DREAMS! Despite knowing with certainty that I wanted a long sleeved wedding gown, I ended up purchasing a sleeveless dress. I was nervous, but at the recommendation of Margaux of Wildflower Bridal I reached out to Susan armed with extra lace and fabric that was ordered from my dress manufacturer.

At my first appointment Susan took detailed notes on what sort of sleeves I was hoping for - a cuffed bishop sleeve that wasn't too poofy- and executed it beautifully. She also pinned the hem, straps, and two separate bustle designs so they could be altered to the perfect length, fit, and look.

We spent my second appointment pinning lace in various positions on one of the sleeves she had created until I was perfectly happy with it. She took that sleeve we created together and used it to create the second sleeve. Susan was incredibly knowledgeable about the material and took time to show me the direction in which it would and wouldn't stretch and how it would behave if more or less lace were added.

At my last appointment I tried on my completed dress (and veil which she made for me from the additional fabric left over from creating my sleeves) and I was over the moon! It came out far better than I imagined it ever could. The sleeves truly looked as though they had always been a part of the dress and I received SO many similar comments from guests on my wedding day when I told them that they had been added.

Not only did all the alterations she made to my dress fit me perfectly, they were comfortable. I was able to lift my arms high over my head and dance the night away in my dress without any issue. I'm so grateful for Susan - her kindness, expertise, and willingness to accomodate all my requests for tweaks here and there. She is a true professional and I would trust her with absolutely any kind of alterations or custom design job. Thank you, Susan!

photos: MorningWild Photography
dress: Wildflower Bridal
Michelle
Michelle Z. Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Susan did a wonderful job on my wedding dress alterations! She made me feel very comfortable during the process. She was very responsive via email to set up appointment times and made sure to have my dress ready several weeks before my wedding date! Thanks, Susan!
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