about Dressigner

Dressigner is a small business offering professional dressmaking and alteration services, dedicated to people who appreciate fashion and the work of artisans.  My  mission in this era of industry is quality of a beautifully sculpted gown, with an intimate fit, and exrteme attention to detail.  My personal time, care and efforts are put into every creation.  My creations are often decorated with beaded embelishments and hand made fabric flowers, imported from Europe and Asia.  Coming to dressigner will deliver you the peace of mind that comes with the perfect fit.  Here you become your own fashion designer and I only give the advice.  My love for sewing finds its roots only in the hearts of happy and satisfied clients.

services offered

• custom dressmaking (dresses, gowns, suits)

• bridal and special occasion gown alterations

• gown reproductions and restorations

• restyling of manufactured gowns

visit Malgo's studio 

gown alterations

Unlike the clothes we normally wear, much more time and detailed tailoring goes into a gown.  Plan your first fitting at least a month and a half before your wedding.  Allow 2-3 weeks between 2-4 fittings:

• a fitting for pinning
• a fitting after first adjustments were applied, this may be the final fitting if the gown fits, or more pinning may be needed
• a fitting after additional adjustments were done, this also may be the final fitting, pinning for hemming may be needed
• a final fitting, and the dress should fit well

Number of fittings depends, if it's just the hemming, or extensive alterations involving side and bust seams, zipper or more.  Be advised you will need your shoes and all undergarments for your fittings!  Foundation garments can make a difference of up to 2 inches in the waist.  For altering other special occasion gowns you should come at least 3 weeks before the event.

constultation

Consultation is free of charge and by appointment only.  First, I would advise trying on dresses in a shop and finding examples of what you really like.  You can have someone take pictures of your favorites and pencil in any changes or details you want added.  Collecting and bringing photos from the magazines of necklines, bodices, skirts, and trains is cruicial, and helps you communicate in presenting your own ideas.  I will discuss your prefrences and vision.  I will educate and help you determine what style works best for your individual silhouette as well as in the selection of fabrics and appliques.  You may choose them from the samples I offer, or decide to purchase your own.  I take your detailed measurements at the first consultation; it's extremely important to wear your best fitting undergarments at that time.  You will receive a written contract specifying your gown, including a firm price.  A down payment of 25% is required before my work begins and subsequent payments at the time of each fitting.

gown fittings                                                                                            

You will take part in the entire designing and creating process.  Each gown requires 3-5 fittings, depending on its complexity.  At your first, and most important, fitting you will be presented with a muslin version of your gown.  Then the major adjustments to the pattern will be done.  Each fitting will bring you closer to the gown you envision.  As you watch your dream gown come to life, you may add or change some of its details.  It's essential to bring your shoes and best fitting foundation garments to each of your fittings.  This will ensure that you will get that perfect fit on your special day.  Undergarments can make a difference of up to 2 inches on hemline or waist and also show if dress will be too revealing in any area.  Allow up to three months for the completion of your creation.

payments

Payments may be made in cash, credit card, certified check, cashier's check, or a money order.  I could only accept a personal check when I receive it at least two weeks before releasing the garment to a customer.  An initial 25% deposit is due upon signing the Work Agreement for the custom garment, garment alterations, or other dressmaking services.  An additional deposit is required before fabrics or other materials are ordered.  Work on your garment will not begin if the deposits are not paid.  Subsequent 25% payments are due at the time of scheduled fittings.  Unlike ready-to wear, custom garments result from a service and are therefore not returnable and not refundable.

meet Malgo

I am third generation of custom clothiers.  At the age of nine I made my first skirt for the school dance on my grandmother's pedal foot sewing machine.  By the time I was in eigth grade I sewed skirts for a local shop on my new sewing machine my parents got for me.  Love for sewing clothes led me towards continuing my education in fasion.  After graduating from a Technical High School of Fashion in Poland, I opened my own custom dressmaking shop.  In 1994 I earned a Diploma of Craftmanship, in custom dressmaking, from the Chamber of Artisans in Poland.  My geat education in Europe includes learning directly from custom cotoure atelier.  After moving to the US I worked as a sample maker for several leading fashion companies.  Subsequently I studied accounting in DPT Business School.  When working in an office, missed sewing so much, so I had to come back to doing what I was destined.  I altered bridal and bridesmaids gowns for several bridal stores.  I also studied Arts at Community College of Philadelphia.  After loosing several sewing jobs due to companies closing down or moving their business overseas I opened this business.  It enables me to continue doing what I enjoy the most, and to give the best of me to others.

                       Tel. 215-332-5313