A Kittery Atelier · Est. on the Coast of Maine

The dress deserves a quiet, careful room.

Prom, bridal, and formalwear alterations, hand-finished in a small Kittery studio. One dress at a time — pinned, stitched, and returned like it was made for you.

Prom & wedding season books quickly. Please reach out 4–6 weeks before your event.
What We Do

Alterations for the dresses that matter.

Every dress is different. Every fitting is one-on-one.

Bridal Gowns

The dress you'll wear for one afternoon and remember forever. Handled with the patience it deserves.

  • Hem & horsehair finishing
  • Bustle design (French, American, ballroom)
  • Bodice take-in & let-out
  • Cup, cap, and sleeve adjustments
  • Lace and beadwork repair

Prom & Formal

Show-stopping gowns for prom, quinceañera, gala, and black-tie. Fitted so you move, dance, and photograph beautifully.

  • Straps, backs, and slit adjustments
  • Full-length hemming (heel-in fitting)
  • Waist & bust tailoring
  • Corset and lace-up conversions
  • Same-season rush when possible

The Party

Bridesmaids, mothers of, flower girls, and groomsmen. We coordinate a whole party through a single studio so the line looks right.

  • Bridesmaid gowns (group scheduling)
  • Mother-of-the-bride & groom
  • Flower girl & junior bridesmaid
  • Suit and tux tailoring
  • Rehearsal-dinner dresses
How A Fitting Works

Four visits. One perfect fit.

Simple, unhurried, and built around your event date.

I

Reserve

Book your first fitting online or by phone. We ask your event date and dress details so we can plan the timeline.

II

First Fitting

Bring the dress, your shoes, and the underthings you'll wear. We pin, discuss, and quote before a single stitch.

III

Second Fitting

Two to three weeks later, you try the pinned work. Tiny refinements — a bustle rehearsal, a bead check, a final hem line.

IV

Pickup

The dress is pressed, hung, and bagged. You leave the studio ready for the day itself.

The Studio

A small room in Kittery, and a very steady hand.

"A gown is really two dresses — the one on the hanger, and the one on you. Our job is to move the first one closer to the second."

The studio is intentionally quiet. One fitting at a time. Natural light, a full-length mirror, a pot of tea. No pressure, no hover, no upsell — just the dress, the pins, and the person who will be wearing it.

We keep a small book of appointments so nothing gets rushed. In return, we ask that you book early during the busy months — the calendar fills.

1 dressAt a time, per fitting
4–6 wkIdeal booking window
Hand-finishedEvery visible seam
Kittery, MEBy appointment
The Season

Book the way the calendar wants you to.

Prom, wedding, and gala months move fast on the coast. Here's the honest cadence.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Mar — Jun Peak Season

Please book early.

A gentle honest note: during peak months, the calendar closes weeks in advance.

  • Prom seasonMarch – May
  • Bridal peakMay – September
  • Holiday galasNovember – December
  • Rehearsal-dinner dressesYear round
The Feeling

The kind of visit we aim for.

What we want every bride, mother, and prom-goer to walk out saying.

The dress didn't fit — and then it did, and it looked like it was cut for me from the beginning.

— The feeling we aim for

Quiet room, no rush, one dress at a time. It felt like a small act of care in a very loud month.

— The feeling we aim for

She showed us the bustle three different ways and let the bride choose. I have never seen a room that patient.

— The feeling we aim for

Sample voices — real client words will replace these once you're comfortable sharing.

Reserve A Fitting

Tell us about the dress.

A short note is enough. We'll write back with a fitting time that fits your event.

Kittery, Maine By appointment only — address shared with confirmed fittings.
Call the studio Tap the button below and we'll set your fitting by phone. Request a Callback
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Hours By appointment. Evening and weekend fittings available in season.