Garment Reinventions
Creating a modern look out of something old.
Our Process
3-5 Stages of Fittings:
First Fitting
Quote and approval of suggested work.
Second/Third/Fourth Fitting
Approval of completed work.
Pinning/creating of, additional work and, the bustle.
Final Fitting & Pick Up
One last try on, of dress, & approval of work.
Investment
Fitting Fees upon scheduling here.
Hourly Labor Rate, $125/hour for sewing, $150/hour for patterning.
Rush Rates
6 weeks or less out: $175/hour labor fees.
4 weeks or less: $225/hour labor fees.
2 weeks out: $260/hour labor fees.
10 days or less: $300/hour labor fees.
Production Time
12-16 weeks out from the event date, but all depends on the project.
NOTE:
If you are a bride possibly wanting to wear an old gown, but are unsure and may want to buy a new dress, we ask you to come in 8 months before your event date, to give you enough time to buy a new gown if need be. Doesn’t mean this something old can’t be a rehearsal or engagement dress.
What Our Clients are Saying…
The best girl in Birmingham!
Elizabeth
She was friendly, professional and most importantly comforting!
I have had the best experience with Ashley! From the moment I walked into her sweet home she was friendly, professional and most importantly comforting! Trying on your wedding dress in front of a “stranger” can seem a bit intimidating BUT she made me feel so comfortable and confident standing in front of her. Not only did she offer wonderful advice but she listened to what I wanted as well. She was always looking out for my budget and coming up with amazing ideas for my dress. I couldn’t imagine going to anyone else for a wedding dress alteration. Thank you so much for all of your help! I loved you!
Chrissy
Ashley & SYC team made my time and process SO PERFECT!
Wooooo!!!! I was very nervous to be getting my dress alterations during COVID, without mom, without anyone to tell me “what I should be doing.” Ashley & SYC team made my time and process SO PERFECT! They listened, offered input, and made SURE I was good to go. I HIGHLY recommend them for ANY alterations you may have! THANK YOU ASHLEY & TEAM!
Jenna
Highly recommend!
Ashley did an amazing job altering my wedding dress! It was perfectly done and she is very accommodating and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Catherine
Ashley is so down to earth and flexible…
Ashley is so down to earth and flexible, very professional and fun to work with! She fitted and altered my wedding gown as well as customizing my mother’s gown to fit her needs for a hot July wedding. We both looked and felt fabulous on my wedding day, in such large part to Ashley’s alterations. Thanks so much!
Brittany
Ashley was so personable…
Ashley was so personable, listened to what I was looking for in a mother of the Bride dress. Brought photos of my favorite dress but wanted something special. We talked she made suggestions. The final outcome was more than I could have found anywhere. Highly recommend SOMETHING YOU COUTURE!
Becky Z.
I would highly recommend Ashley!
I would highly recommend Ashley! She was very helpful and got everything done in plenty of time. The online booking for fittings and online payment in VERY convenient. I had no trouble scheduling appointments around my busy work schedule! High recommend!
Emily P.N.
The final product looks like a dream!
Ashley and her team are not only some of the friendliest people you’ll meet, but they do amazing work. Ashley helped me get my wedding dress fitted, hemmed, and bustled. On my third fitting, she realized the bustle wasn’t done right and even offered to deliver it when it was fixed. The final product looks like a dream! They honestly care about you as a bride and person and provide excellent service. I will be recommending her to all my friends!
Christina
Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Ashley was amazing!! In the middle of stress from planning a wedding in a pandemic, she made everything so easy and the dress turned out perfect! Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Summer
She was so fun to work with!
Ashley was such a God-send! She was able to help me when I needed “last minute” alterations and we had multiple appointments up until the wedding week (per my request)! She did an amazing job and was very timely with some of the changes we were making! I would recommend her to anyone who needs alterations – and not to mention – she was so fun to work with! We decided to add lace from my mom’s wedding dress at the last minute as well. I used my mom’s lace as a cuff on mine (so special)! Also, my dress style was a “fit and flare” and I had lost some weight/inches since my initial fitting and Ashley was able to bring that original style back for my dress! Thank you Ashley for making those last minute touches to make me feel like a beautiful bride! xoxo!
Jesica
She truly went the extra mile
Ashley is so kind and great to work with! She went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of amidst the rescheduling of our wedding during covid. She truly went the extra mile to make things just right on my gown, and I’m forever grateful!
Alana
Best experience ever!
I absolutely loved working with Ashley from Something You Couture! She puts her clients first and always has a smile on her face. Her talent, personality and love for her craft is truly amazing! Best experience ever!
Senni
She made it into my dream dress!
She was SO great! She took a wedding dress that was extremely too large and made it into my dream dress! Would recommend her to anyone with full confidence they would walk away truly satisfied by her work and service.
Brittany
She made me feel like a princess
SYC was absolutely a dream to work with! She was great to communicate with and made all my alterations fast and well. She was able to take things in and bustle it the exact way I wanted and made me feel like a princess for my big day! The whole process was a breeze and I could not have asked for a better experience.
Jo Helen
She created exactly what I had imagined
Ashley was so great to work with. She understood my vision and was able to bring it to life. She created exactly what I had imagined beautifully and it fit perfectly.
Stacy
I am so glad I choose SYC!
Ashley did an amazing job! My dress was 2 sizes too big but she did a great job putting my mind at ease. In the end it fit me perfectly! I am so glad I choose SYC!
Amanda
Ashley was a GOD SEND
Finding Ashley with Something You Couture was a GOD SEND when it came to alterations for my wedding dress. She really cared not only about my dress, but how I felt in my dress. She has so much knowledge and is so talented, personable, and such a joy! I would not recommend or trust my wedding dress with anyone else other than Ashley!
Joanna
Ashley was amazing!
Ashley was amazing! I would absolutely refer her to other brides – she completely transformed my dress and was so helpful!
Ashley
She altered my dress PERFECTLY
Ashley was an absolute dream to work with! She took the ideas I had in my head and turned them into a reality that was even better than I could have ever imagined! She is so fun to work with and super flexible schedule wise. She altered my dress PERFECTLY and had a huge hand in making my wedding day absolutely perfect. I highly recommend Something You Couture!
Eryn
Ashley is one-of-a-kind
I could not have asked for a better person to help make my wedding dreams come true! Ashley is one-of-a-kind and truly so creative.
She turned my mom’s wedding dress from the 80’s into a modern kimono that I wore while getting ready on my wedding day. I will cherish it forever and hopefully pass it down someday. I would recommend Ashley to anyone for alteration needs and for fun fashionable pieces!
Kayla
Ashley made my wedding dress so much better
I honestly cannot begin to describe what sewing magic Ashley made happen with my wedding dress. I came to her with a dream of a dress in need of many alterations for the perfect fit. But the wonderful thing is Ashley made my wedding dress so much better than a dream dress, she made it mine!
Hannah
Ashley is a highly capable designer – patient, kind and gracious
Ashley took in everything I loved and transformed my gown into an absolute work of art; my perfect wedding gown. She invented adjustable sleeves to accommodate two different looks so that I didn’t have to compromise on the buttoned up look I wanted at my ceremony or my ability to dance freely at the reception. Not only is Ashley a highly capable designer but she is patient, kind and gracious. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Alie
There was no better part of my wedding
There was no better part of my wedding experience than being able to design my own wedding dress. I was SO lucky to have Ashley to help me design, create and fit the dress of my dreams. Ashley provided a very hands-on experience, taking in all of my (many) ideas and wishes and designing something that was workable, fit my body shape and was exactly what I had always pictured.
Kaley
Ashley helped me to create the perfect wedding dress
Although I had an idea in my mind of what I wanted my wedding dress to look like, I couldn’t find it in bridal stores. Ashley helped me to create the perfect wedding dress that was exactly what I wanted, something that everyone at my wedding said was not only the most gorgeous dress they’d ever seen, but was also so me.
Colleen
She has such a passion for designing
She understood what I was going for and made my dream dress and veil even better than I could have imagined! She has such a passion for designing and truly cares about your experience, and of course, the outcome of your dress. Whether you know exactly what you want, or you just have a general idea, Ashley will work with you along the way and will exceed your expectations.
Adina
I felt like a GODDESS!
Ashley made a jumpsuit for my second look at our wedding and I felt like a GODDESS! From start to finish, she was a dream to work with. She helped me every step of the way and the finished product could not have been more perfect. It fit me like a glove and I am dying to find a reason to wear it again!
Emily
A delightful collaboration
I received numerous compliments the day of the wedding. There is no question Ashley loves what she does and takes pride in every beautiful stitch. It was a delightful collaboration and the end result was gorgeous. I have every confidence she’ll be dressing women of all ages in beautiful clothes for many years to come.
Rebecca
I felt like a queen!!
I watched with wonder as she turned a concept into a beautiful piece of couture. Working with her was a joy. She was patient and confident which made me feel completely taken care of. Thank you, Ashley, my daughter was the princess of the day, but in my dress, I felt like a queen!!