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Sewing by Marilyn, LLC

Sewing by Marilyn, LLC

Oakland, FL
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    Made My Dresses Fit Perfectly (And In a Pinch!)

    I cannot recommend Marilyn’s work enough! I took her my mom’s wedding dress to be redesigned for my rehearsal dinner dress, and not only did she take a 30 year old dress, handle it with care, and make it look like new, she also added a corset back the week before my wedding when it no longer fit.

    She also altered my wedding dress and it fit like a glove. When adding a bustle, I told her that I don’t like the look for normal bustles, so she added an invisible bustle which kept the seamless look of the dress.

    She was professional, communicative, and priced well! I would take any of my garments to Marilyn!
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    Judi H. Sent on 09/06/2023
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    So glad I found Sewing by Marilyn!

    Marilyn provided alterations for my daughter’s wedding dress. Her workmanship and fitting skills are superb. The scope of work included the hem, bodice and illusion neckline. The hem was raised about 6” and required removal of all the bottom appliqués. The train lace was quite detailed and went all the way up to a point at back hip line. Marilyn is a joy to work with and I highly recommend her boutique for all wedding and formal wear.
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    Julie C. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Excellent alterations

    Marilyn does amazing work! She makes sure to understand what you want and then delivers. She has a quick turnaround time and meets the deadlines. Her prices are extremely reasonable and she is very efficient. I trust her with all my alteration needs.
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    Jamie M. Sent on 09/24/2023
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    Dress alterations

    I had a wonderful experience at Sewing by Marilyn! I will be a returning costumer and will be referring my friends! She did amazing work, fair prices and reliable. Thank you for make my dream wedding dress a reality!
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    Marlene M. Sent on 08/22/2023
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    Wedding dress alteration

    Marilyn did an amazing job alternating my wedding dress! She listened to what I wanted and executed perfectly! Highly recommend
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    Angela O. Sent on 08/28/2023
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    Great, professional service!!!

    Marilyn saved my wedding! I had to get last minute alterations for my dress and they were able to accommodate me and did a beautiful job. They are very professional and caring.
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    Teresa B. Sent on 09/04/2023
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    Easy, comfortable, professional,timely and competitively priced

    My husband needed alterations in a suit for an upcoming wedding. Marilyn was very knowledgeable and thoroughly professional. The workmanship was exceptional. We easily made appointments and the alterations were completed on time.
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    Alaina R. Sent on 03/28/2023
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    Very happy bride!!

    Absolutely wonderful experience! Marilyn is extremely professional, honest, and creative. I got my wedding dress altered and there was everything from a corset back, lace, hem, straps, and adding an additional layer to make the dress perfect. I had several appointments and each time, I was impressed with the progress of the dress. She's the best in Winter Garden & Casselberry area. She is easy to communicate with and stay committed to her deadlines. Thank you Marilyn!! Very happy bride
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    Nicole G. Sent on 08/28/2023
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    Better than I could’ve ever imagined!

    Marilyn was the absolute BEST! I had originally posted in a Clermont/Minneola/Groveland Facebook group asking for recommendations on a seamstress that could alter a wedding dress and 80% of the comments recommended Marilyn and I’m so glad I listened. She altered my wedding dress PERFECTLY and everytime I tried it on I felt more and more beautiful. She truly is a magician at her craft. Thank you again Marilyn!
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    Maria D. Sent on 09/16/2023
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    Superb Work

    Marilyn makes every attempt to fulfill the desires of each and every client to make their dream outfit come true. Superior craftsmanship, excellent service and very personable
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    Quynh Sent on 07/12/2021
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    Best seamstress

    If you’re a nervous bride looking for the right seamstress look no more! My gown was two sizes too big on me and she knew I was nervous about getting the whole alteration process started. Marilyn is amazing at what she does. She is super sweet, extremely professional, easy to reach and flexible with your time and schedule. She had the torso altered to fit, hemmed and added a bustle. The dress fits perfectly and even though I was not in a rush to have it done her turn around time was less than 2 weeks for every request. I am sending my bridesmaid and all future alterations to Marilyn!
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    Siena B. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Amazing work and service!

    Marilyn did an amazing job with making my custom wedding dress. She was super flexible with fittings and made sure everything was exactly how I had envisioned. You would be lucky to have Marilyn make your dress. She was incredible!
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    Lisa H. Sent on 09/14/2021
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    Wonderful experience!

    Marilyn listens to your needs. Very friendly and does amazing work!
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    Lindsay H. Sent on 01/16/2021
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    Check her out!

    Marilyn is the best around! She has great attention to detail and made my wedding dress alterations a breeze. I wanted some major changes and she was able to do them in no time. I have and will continue to go to her for my alteration needs.
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    Rebecca D. Sent on 09/10/2021
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    Thank you Marilyn!

    Very pleased with my wedding dress, she did a great job, fair pricing, she was responsive and accommodating. :)
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    Kait N. Sent on 08/21/2021
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    Great Alterations

    Great work with an even better price! I had my wedding dress and rehearsal dress altered and they both came out better then I could have ever imagined. Marilyn made my wedding dress dreams come true!
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    Rachel S. Sent on 11/05/2021
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    Marilyn is Reliable, Friendly & Great at What She Does

    Marilyn saved my wedding day! I purchased my dress before I lost weight and when it arrived I was afraid there wouldn’t be enough time to alter it. Other places I called couldn’t have it ready for up to 2 months and I only had 2.5 weeks. I called Sewing by Marilyn and she was so friendly and sweet and said she could have it done on time. Marilyn came through with a few days to spare! She is such a professional and I absolutely love my dress…I truly felt like a princess!!! And everyone loved my dress. If you need anything altered choosing Sewing by Marilyn is a must!
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    Karen S. Sent on 08/28/2023
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    Marilyn does amazing work!

    Marilyn was great to work with. She altered at 10 dresses that were at my daughters wedding including 2 wedding gowns! She is so talented and has a wonderful attention to detail. We all looked amazing!
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    Angie H. Sent on 09/17/2021
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    Marilyn is an excellent Seamstress and an expert in her field. She is very patient and offers multiple solutions based on your budget. I’ve used her for business attire and my daughter‘s wedding. I always feel very comfortable in her shop.
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    Amber C. Sent on 10/01/2021
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    Everything was perfect!

    Marilyn was perfect! Pricing was amazing, she was easy to get ahold of and super sweet! She hemmed my dress which had a very intricate design, shortened the shoulder straps and added a bustle. I loved it!! I highly recommend her for all your tailor needs!
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    Kalli J. Sent on 08/23/2021
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    Fits like a glove!

    Marilyn is friendly, efficient and a great communicator. I needed a formal dress taken in, cups added and straps adjusted. Marilyn made the dress fit like a glove and I cannot wait to wear it for our friend’s wedding coming up!
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    Lisa J. Sent on 09/11/2021
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    Mother Of The Groom

    Marilyn did an AMAZING job with my Mother of the Groom dress. I needed my dress to be taken in a little on the sides & added a high low hem / train at the bottom. She got this done quickly and it fit perfectly. I will be recommending her to anyone and everyone I know. 💜 Thank you Marilyn! 💜
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    Lauren W. Sent on 09/18/2021
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    Marilyn was amazing

    Marilyn was amazing!! I brought her my wedding dress just weeks before my wedding after it was messed up by a different woman and Marilyn worked wonders and fixed it! Not to mention her prices were amazing for what she was able to do!! I am so thankful for what she could do in such a short time!
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    Allisun Sent on 08/22/2021
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    Alterations to my sons pin stripe baseball pants

    She was great! My son needed to have his baseball pants tapered. It was a difficult request because they were pin stripped. They turned out perfect
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    T-Shirt Blanket

    Marilyn went above and beyond to make my t-shirt blanket perfect. We had a few meetings to discuss size and the layout of the blanket. I was also kept informed every step of the way. Marilyn did a wonderful job and I could not be happier with the result. She truly turned my vision into a reality!