ALTERATIONS BY DAWN

Dawn Brooky is an amazing, friendly, talented seamstress! She did an amazing job in such a short amount of time. She made me feel comfortable and the results were perfect! She went out of her way to accomodate my schedule, and was very fair in her pricing. I will come back anytime I need formal alterations.

I had Dawn alter my wedding dress. I had it brought in a little, the top clipped back at the bust, the dress shortened, and a bustle added. She did a great job on bringning the dress in, shortening it, and clipping the bust. i had a 5 pooint bustle at 2 of the point broke within 10 minutes of me having the dress bustled on my wedding day.

Dawn was wonderful! I didn't have much flexibility in my schedule to meet and I had a very short time frame to get my wedding dress altered (only 3 weeks); she went above and beyond to work with my busy schedule. The alteration were perfect; my dress fit exactly as I imagined it should! She was extremely professional and friendly and her prices were very reasonabe. It was an overall wonderful experience!!!

Dawn was able to turn my dress into exactly what I wanted. I wasnt too pleased when I first got it home..somehow the bling of buying it faded....but when dawn gave me ideas and put them in place...wow....I am a happy bride to be now!!

I can not put into words how wonderful my gown looked...every bead in place..a perfect fit and wowed my now husband....
dawn is incredible

Dawn did an amazing job with me dress. I contact her two weeks before our wedding and she was very flexible in her shedule. It was great to work with her and I would go to her again.

I was a little scared after reading some of the reviews I found online, but I really like working with Dawn. She was super flexible in scheduleing and very professional. You could tell she has a ton of experience! I loved the way my alteration turned out!

I cannot express how happy I was working with Dawn. I was referred to her by the bridal shop I was buying my dress from, and she came to the rescue when my mother had a meltdown about how the "from the factory" bridesmaid's dress fit on my sister. She assured my mom that everything would be alright, and quickly went to work pinning not only my sister's but my mothers and mine in no time at all. When we came back, my sister's dress fit wonderfully and she took the time to show my mother and my bridesmaid how to bustle my dress. She made all those strings look so simple! My bustle and my bridesmaid's bustles looked beautiful, and she made my mother's dress fit like a glove. She was extremely professional and an all around wonderful person to work with.

I shopped around a bit to find someone I trusted. When I met Dawn Brooky, I felt she really listened to the changes I wanted to make to the gown and it turned out perfectly. I would send everyone to her.

Fantastic experience. I could not be happier with my gown and the workmanship of Dawn Brooky...Her prices are great too. My gown looks perfect on me....

A BRIDE'S WORST NIGHTMARE! Truly brides, do not risk working with this woman, maybe she was just having a bad day with me, but do you really want to risk her having a bad day with you, on your precious dress?!!? No exaggeration that she is a bride's worst nightmare in a tailor. When I came in for my first fitting, right on time, she was talking with someone outside telling me that she will be in when she is done "visiting." Next, she was supposed to make my bustle and fix the top of my strapless dress so it didn't scratch me. She made the bustle hooks OUT OF PLAIN SEWING STRING, so that when i tried the dress on at home they were already breaking walking around and you can imagine what would have happened with dancing. The top she sewed in a lining in a manner i cant describe other than it looked like a 3 yr old did it. And it still scratched!! The worst part was the outright rudeness: When i asked her if there is anything she can do for the scratchiness like sow the top away from me, she kept incessantly reminding me that her next client is coming (she gave me 15 min for a first fitting!) and how lucky i am the next client is late and how when she comes she is dropping everything with me, she hopes i know. The best (ie worst) was when i asked her to keep sowing the top down bc it seemed to be helping the scratchiness and she goes "Boy you just trying to milk me for all I'm worth." Worth?! Worth nothing. Thanks goodness the shop she worked (not anymore, owner told me she got fired, which tells you a lot) at "I Do I Do" Bridal covered the costs to taking me to another tailor (a week before the wedding! how stressful) who simply put on tape on the inside and voila, scratchiness gone (shouldn't Dawn the Tailor have thought of using tape instead of making me feel bad about my "too sensitive" skin) . Awful, simply awful person and experience.

Dawn Brooky was wonderful. She made my gown look perfect on me and I am not an easy fit. She was pleasant and very patient. Her prices are very reasonable as well..I would recommend her to everyone I know.

Oh my gosh...I just read that awful review...BRIDES DONT LISTEN TO IT... that is not a real bride writing that review..it is her former employer at a dress shop that she quit because of the working conditions. I know this because she has been doing my entire families alterations and weddings for at least 15 years...and never have any of us had one complaing. I knew her former boss was nasty..but this takes it all.

I know for a fact that Dawn has set up shop in Hagerstown, MD and this has pissed off her former employer...
She WAS NOT FIRED, SHE QUIT.. I have seen the paperwork as we have discussed the outrageous "contract" over dinner.

Dawn Brooky is one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. She goes out of her way to make the brides and anyone she sees feel comfortable and at ease. She would NEVER say of the things the other review says.
I say go see her and find out for yourself what she is really like and then whomever posted that post can eat their words for being so cruel.

All of my friends and famiy use her services and she does outstanding work at great prices..

My dress was done by Alterations by Dawn. She is wonderful to work with and provided a professional, top-of-the-line gown. She was on time with deadlines and always willing to make a chage, if necessary. I have to wonder if the terrible review of Alterations by Dawn was written by someone with an ax to grind or submitted to the wrong vendor. None of the derroguatory remarks in the review applied to any of the contacts I had with Dawn.

I was allowed to watch Dawn take apart and alter other gowns, I was very happy with her expertise and knowledge, we got to know each other quite well over the last 6 months and any negative comments about her would be from a former employer that is holding a grudge. Dawn is moving up in the world and has earned my support, I recommend her to everyone I encounter.

I am in just shock over the review I have read on here. I have worked with Dawn on several occassions. If there is anyone that can fix anything it is Dawn. I have watched her take dresses and make MAGIC happen. The brides that have been there while I was there had nothing but good things to say about her. She really makes you feel comfortable in an already stressful time. Dawn will make you feel like part of the family. She will listen to you complain or be cheerful about your day or the up coming events. She has never once been rude to me. I dont think there is a rude bone in her body. I just dont know WHO this bride saw and where. But it was not my precious Dawn. She is not replaceable and I am sure that everyone is correct that someone is trying to bring her down. But her work speaks for itself. No words can ruin the MIRACLES she creates both in her work and her personality. If I am in a crunch she gets me taken care of, if I have months she still makes sure I get all the right fittings in before the event. She has taken care of me for several occasions and I think I would have been lost with out her. I think her old boss is scared because her business will not ever be able to replace such a talented and remarkable seamstress. I guess they consider her a threat. Dont worry my darling Dawn you will always have my business and anyone I know. You are truly AWESOME!!!!

Wow. What can be said about Dawn. Maybe the better question is what can't be said about Dawn? She is just awesome. If it needs to be done she can do it. She can and has preformed miracles. I have had her do many different alterations for me, everything from formal to minor alterations. Every job carries the same high quality, great prices, and wonderful friendly smile. Thank you for being flexible with my schedule. A++ in my book.

I also have known Dawn for years. I lost a LOT of weight before my wedding. Not only did Dawn alter my wedding dress, she altered many other clothes for me. I wear suits to work, and as I lost weight of course my clothes were too big. Not wanting to spend exorbitant sums of money for new suits, I took them to Dawn for alterations. Some of them were Pendelton wool suits. They fit perfectly when Dawn was finished--even better than they had fit when they were new!! If anything wasn't perfect, Dawn was quick to fix it. Her prices are reasonable, and she is very professional and courteous. She even made my veil and headpiece for my wedding, and it was beautiful--I got nothing but compliments. I was out of the area for a while and went to someone else for alterations. Boy, was I glad to get back to Dawn!!! I believe that the first review was written by the owner of the shop where she worked (notice how the name of the shop got put in the review to get publicity!). And I also know there is no way Dawn could have been fired. She wasn't really an employee--she was an independent contractor. So, I put no faith in the first review. But all the rest sound like pure Dawn.

I have know Dawn for over fifteen years. She not only alters wedding gowns and mother's dresses, but also woman's slacks and blouses.

My mother lost a lot of weight but did not want to buy new clothes since she would have to wear juniors clothes. Juniors style of clothes did not fit her correctly nor did they suit her. So we asked Dawn to come to our rescue.

Dawn told us it would be about four weeks before the five slacks could be tailored since she was very busy trying to alter a wedding gown. After three weeks, Dawn called saying the slacks were finished and would we please come in and try them on.
The slacks were done to perfection. I was skeptical since Dawn had only pinned two of the slacks instead of all five.

Since I was interested in how she could take something that I considered unsuitable to wear, and change it to something different, Dawn asked me if I would like to watch her change the bodice of a wedding gown from having sleeves and a high neckline to a dress without sleeves and a scoop neck. I was amazed how fast and accurate she worked. The dress turned out to be gorgeous!

Dawn has remained a friend and I will always recommend her to my friends.

I have known Dawn for over thirty years. She altered my wedding dress for me in 1974 and essentially made it over again in 2000 for my daughter who wore it in her wedding. What a gem she is ! Over this period of time, she has altered everything thing imaginable from suits, skirts, slacks, dresses, curtains, etc. You name it, she's fixed it, altered it, or created it. Never once have I ever found her to be less than perfect to deal with. Dawn and I have also become close friends over this period of time and knowing her the way I do, I can only say that I am sure the "raving bride" must have forgotten to take her Prozac that day! Dawn cannot do sub-standard work and that was what was expected of her at "I do I do." Rather than compromise her professional standards, she chose to leave and venture out on her own. I believe the "raving bride" was writing on behalf of someone who is very insecure, vindictive, and actually "needs to get a life." Dawn's work is impeccable as are her standards, both personally and professionally. I have recommended her to many people, both friends and acquaintances, and have never heard a complaint one about their encounters with her.
They have all been extremely pleased as have I. She always has a smile on her face and a hug for anyone who might need it. She's one in a million and I will continue to recommend her services as I have in the past.

'Nuff said" Iris Tozzolo

I recommend the services of Alterations by Dawn to make your Wedding Day complete and one that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for years to come.
-Heather
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Everything Turned out great. I have worked with Alerations by Dawn about 3 times in he past. The brides were really happy.