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Rachel Helleur

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:32:34 GMT

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Satish was a complete star to work with. My Lazaro gown was cut extremely low at the front but we found the perfect piece of matching lace to make the neckline my own, as well as finding lace-covered solutions to tiny holes in the tulle that had appeared on the shoulders when the weight of the dress was too much for the fabric.

I actually preferred the design with the extra pieces of appliqué! I wanted the flashy original belt to be replaced by something simpler, which Satish sourced herself and did beautifully. Then she knocked it out of the park creating 32 bustles for the massive tulle skirt so that I could dance the night away! It took my Mum and two sisters to bustle it up as it was so complicated! But it was worth it…! Thank you so much Satish!

Alterations Made

Shorten hems from the top and one layer from the bottom
Bust cups
Darts at the bust
Shorten from the straps
Take in from the centre back
Remove and replace satin ribbon belt
Add lace appliqué at the frontx
Create 32x bustles

Kirsty Stainthorpe

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:57:43 GMT

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From the beginning I knew that I didn’t want a traditional wedding dress. I purchased a dress that I loved but when I tried it on again at home I was full of doubt. Had I made a big mistake?! I fully believed I’d made the wrong choice and I had left it too late to get another dress. I found Satish online and saw the glowing testimonials from her other customers and got in contact.

From the beginning Satish helped me through my panic and assured me we could alter the dress to my requirements. It was so helpful in the run up to the wedding that she was able to come to me for the fittings. Satish has such a lovely personality its just like having an old friend over.

She did a fabulous job of altering the dress for me taking it up and in and adding features that made the dress more wearable during the event. Thank you for everything.

Alterations Made

Shorten hems all the way around
Remove tulle on the petticoat
Take in from the centre back
Take in from side seams
Create darts on the back
Add modesty bone at front

Kirsten Shear

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:55:30 GMT

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Satish you are a superstar! I cannot thank you enough for making my dress dreams come true. Changing the dress so much had its risks, but you reassured me and offered your advice at every step of the alterations and it turned out perfectly!

Thank you so much for everything, lots of love.

Alterations Made

Shorten 1 layer of hem
Back re-style (from fully buttoned up back to open back)
Take in from the back skirt going through zip and re-shaping, graduating down below knees
Take in from the sleeves
Lift up from the shoulders and add tape on the neckline edge
Take in from the side seams
Reshape the armhole

Georgia

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:20:00 GMT

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Satish did a fantastic job, she was professional yet very friendly and was flexible with convenient times to meet at my home. All in all it took the stress out of the whole dress fitting and altering, which she did wonderfully. Everyone thought it was beautiful and that made me feel beautiful!

Love

Georgia xx

Alterations Made

Shorten 3x hems with scallop edge (and horsehair finish)
Create 3x bustles
Lift from straps
Take in from side seams – Bust through to knee area
Take in from the side back seams

Rebecca Barry

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:51:49 GMT

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Satish is a consummate professional. I trusted her completely with my precious dress. Throughout the process she was attentive, meticulous and reliable. She did an outstanding job. It involved a lot of detailed and intricate work — including alterations to elaborate beading and embellishments.

I was delighted with the finished product. Satish helped me feel incredible on my special day.

Alterations Made

Shorten hem x 3 (full hem) to be measured on the stand
Lift up from the shoulder (fully beaded)
Take in from the centre back zip with gathering through to the fully beaded area

Virginia Bullock

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:53:13 GMT

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Amazing, amazing, amazing!! I could not recommend Satish enough. She has done a fabulous job with my wedding dress, as well as being so patient and friendly… I cannot wait to wear it on the big day! I can’t divulge too many details for prying eyes, but Satish is a star!

Alterations Made

Shorten hem — 2 layers
Take in side seams (with bonings) and the elastic band inside
Take in center back (with zip)
Remove embroidery all around waist and lift up dress at seam and then replace embroidery
3 x bustles (conceal the buttons with lace from the dress)
Find lace on the dress to cover the hole at front
Add bust cups

Leisa Millar

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:58:56 GMT

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ELLE Wedding: Leisa & Jamie

An elegant, urban celebration in East London

It would be difficult to overemphasise what an integral part Satish played in making our wedding perfect. I had bought my dream Alexander McQueen (RTW!) dress online, but was doubting its dreaminess as it just wasn’t quite right — too loose at the top, not quite right along the neckline, too tight along the hips, far too long. The list goes on.

I consulted with Satish about nine months before the day, as I was concerned I’d made a mistake and should continue looking. But she put my mind at ease immediately — snipping at seams, pinning it up, and basically reassuring me that what I wanted was no problem at all. After that initial fitting I was totally convinced that I should go ahead, and I am so pleased I did.

Satish is friendly, professionally, unflappable, and totally, unequivocally capable. She put me at ease during every fitting and my family loved her!

If you are going to trust anyone to take a pair of scissors to the most expensive dress you’ve ever bought, she’s absolutely a safe bet. What she achieved with the fit of my dress was nothing short of magic. (Oh — and she made me the perfect veil to go with it, too.)

Alterations Made

Made to measure, single tier, soft tulle veil
Lift up from the back seam to shorten the body (remove and replace the zip)
Lower neckline and make straps thinner. Also make the neckline gape less
Apply lace at neckline
Add bust cups
Take in from side seams – going into detail
Shorten hem
Add a bustle

Caeli & Helen

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:40:27 GMT

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We couldn’t recommend Satish enough! She did a truly exceptional job and on top of that was one of our favourite suppliers we worked with as part of our wedding – a knock-out combination of skill and amazing personality, who seems to truly love what she does and go the extra mile, at very fair prices. She’s super warm and personable yet extremely knowledgeable, tactful and professional. She delivered the tailored alterations faultlessly. We actually looked forward to her fitting visits and enjoyed the time she spent with us.

We gave her a huge challenge – two dresses, one secondhand and one a sample sale dress, neither of which fit at all, and not only did she make them fit, she went beyond alterations on one of the dresses to suggest some re-designs that made it even better than to start with. The sample dress had a lace back that she hand-unpicked, sourced almost exactly the same lace and created a custom re-design that was so much better than the original and was absolutely stunning .

We got so many comments on our dresses on the day, and we were able to achieve our dream of designer dresses that we’d sourced at much cheaper prices only because Satish made them wearable for us.

If you’re looking for someone to entrust one of the most expensive items of clothing you’ll ever buy for one of the biggest days of your life, look no further – Satish is completely your woman!! She really made our dreams come true, and made us smile along the way.

Caeli & Helen

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Helen

Shorten full hem (and petticoat ) by 3 inch all the way around
Add bust cups
Let out from the centre back and side back seams and move buttons over
Lower the belt
Lift up from the shoulder
Take in from the bust seam

Caeli

Remove existing lace and replace lace at back
Lift fabric up from front and back (going through zip) and create a style line at the back
Add bust cups
Repair work

Candice Thorngaard

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:17:25 GMT

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Thank you again, for all of your amazing work on the dress. It was perfect on the day! So thank you so much!!

Alterations Made

Shorten hems
Take in from the centre back buttons, loops and zip
Add lace appliqué in various sectionsx

Fleur de Henrie Pearce

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:51:20 GMT

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As a first time bride you are going in blind to a certain extent and a wedding dress is unlike any dress you have ever had before. I wasn't sure when I should arrange my first fitting and had other queries, but Satish answered them all brilliantly and efficiently.

We ended up with three fittings as both Satish and I wanted to ensure the 'perfect' fit. There was a great deal of alterations involved, but the finished work was exemplary. The dress fitted perfectly and I had many compliments on the day of the wedding from my bridesmaids on the wonderful work Satish had carried out.

Thank you Satish for all your help.

Alterations Made

Shorten hems with lace
Lift at the shoulders and re-shape the neckline (with beaded detail)
Take in from the back
Take in on the bodice underneath (going through boning)
Take in at the front hip area
Taking in on the side seams going through beading at the waist and also from the under bodice
Add 3 bustles

Ylva Saunders

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:17:28 GMT

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I just wanted to say thank you again for your excellent effort on the dress.

We had a fantastic day in Stockholm (weather was so and so but we managed to do the ceremony outside), and I felt really comfortable and pretty in my dress!

Alterations Made

Shorten hems x 3
Lift up from the shoulders, removing sleeve, reshaping and re-inserting sleeve, adding grip onto the shoulder
Take in from the side seams
Add bust cups

Kristin Russell

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:40:46 GMT

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Satish was a pleasure to work with and a wizard of a seamstress. She was funny, sweet and chatty during our first meeting and her advice on how to alter my dress was clearly based on a breadth and depth of experience that makes her worth every penny.

She took a dress that was several sizes too big and made it look like it had been made for me. Dress was ready in plenty of time even though I was worried I'd left it too late to get it properly altered, and we didn't even need an extra fitting. Bustle was perfect for dancing the night away!

Alterations Made

Shorten 2x hems graduating to the side back (with horsehair)
Take in from the centre back with zip and buttons
Lift up from the shoulders, remove collar and reshape
Create 5x bustles to the top layer (bottom layer bustles waivered)

Dahlia

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:57:07 GMT

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I am so glad to have found you online. Your reviews are well deserved. Satish did an amazing job on my dress. She replies to queries within a day and she was always available if you had a question.

From a brand new unaltered dress, Satish managed to make it fit my short frame and did it in one session as well. Not once did I feel worried about how my dress would come out. Thank you again from another happy bride!

Alterations Made

Shorten hems x4
Lift up from the straps (with beading)
Take in from the bust (with pleating and boning)
Add 1 Bust cup
Add 1 bustle
Call out charge
Repairs to the loops

Andrea Valyi

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:54:01 GMT

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My gorgeous Elizabeth Fillmore dress needed a few adjustments before it fit right and Satish made it look just perfect! The first thing I remember her asking me while fitting the dress was “how does it feel?” rather than “how does it look?” and this made a huge difference in the way I could explain how I wanted the dress to fit me.

She was extremely professional, patient, and importantly for any bride was to have someone with a good eye to tell you what looks right! I would highly recommend Satish for any bridal alterations and for a custom-made veil — she made me the most gorgeous veil! Thank you Satish for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day!

Alterations Made

Take in side seams
Reshape bust
Insert bust cups
Shorten straps
Lower back with lace appliqué and take in from centre backx
Create bustle
Tack down lace going down centre back
Make a catherdral length soft tulle Veil

Harriet Garcia

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:19:25 GMT

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Hi Satish,

I had so many lovely comments from people telling me how the dress looked as though it had been made for me specifically.

Not only was the finished garment utterly wonderful, but you really where such a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for all your wisdom, kindness and unending support in the run up to the run up to the wedding. I am so delighted to have had you as my seamstress!

Alterations Made

Take in from the centre back (button and loops)
Create 2x bustles
Copy and add a layer of lining

Ruthie

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:17:49 GMT

Ruthie

Alterations Made

Take in on the side seams (going through boning)
Take in from under the bust (with boning)
Shorten straps
Lower armhole
Add bust cups
Run tread across bustline

Hi Satish,

I hope you are well!

I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you so much for the amazing alterations to my dress. The fit was perfect on the day and I absolutely loved my dress. I thought you’d like to see some photos of how it all came together.

Abbie

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:17:29 GMT

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Hi Satish, we’re just back from our honeymoon and wanted to say that the dress fitted perfectly and I had so many compliments on it on the day! Thank you so much.

If anyone asks for a recommendation I will send them your way!

Thanks again,

Alterations Made

Taking in from the side seams
Take in from the front
Lift up from the shoulders
Add a bustle at the back
Add poppers at the back placket

Alison Worland

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:17:27 GMT

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A belated email to say a huge thank you for the professional wonders that you worked with my wedding dress — especially your willingness and skill in making the beautiful French lace bespoke bolero.

The fact that you came to my house each time for the fitting made things so easy, and your skills are clearly second to none.

Alterations Made

Take in from the centre back going down below back knee, add a zip and remove side panel
Add bustle
Made-to-measure lace bolero – Supply lace, make pattern, make bolero

Linda O’ Connor

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:45:57 GMT

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Satish did an absolutely incredible job of altering my Valentino wedding dress - her attention to detail, perfectionism and confidence was reassuring and the end result did not disappoint.

A huge thank you for an excellent service,

Linda x

Alterations Made

Take in from side seams going into the 4 layers with French seams
Repairs on hem, petals, remove bow, close eyelets
Make hair accessory

Uma Subramanian

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:35:36 GMT

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G reg Poland Photography

Some photos of the wedding...

Uma

Alterations Made

Shorten hem x 2
Take in on centre back going through zip straight down on 2 layers
Create bustle x 5
Lift from halterneck and move poppers on the cape
Add bust cups
Take in side seams
Tack down at the front neck
Add elastic grip to the edge

Stephanie Wallace

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:26:31 GMT

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Thank you for all your help in altering my wedding dresses for my wedding on 4th July 2015. I appreciated your great customer service including prompt and helpful responses (particularly in relation to my weight loss arms!) and also for your amazing skills in altering my very precious dresses.

All the best for the future.

Stephanie

xxx

Alterations Made

Take in from centre back zip
Shorten hem
Add bust pads
Take in from belt

Emily Bietzk

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:16:56 GMT

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It was such a pleasure working with you and the dress looked absolutely amazing when you were done. Thank you so much!

Emily Bietzk

Alterations Made

Take in from the side seams (from the top to the hips)
Take in from the centre back with zip
Add bust cups
Bustles x 3

Helen

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:11:23 GMT

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Hello Satish

Just a quick note to let you know the dress - and indeed the whole wedding - was a runaway success!! Thank you so very much for your skill and creativity in helping Jess to be both beautiful and confident on her special day. We both enjoyed the process of the fittings and they added extra to the whole occasion.

With many best wishes

Helen

Alterations Made

Vintage dress
Remove sleeves and use for added panel at the back to give more room and lower neckline
Add corded lace around the waist area

Ella

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:07:03 GMT

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Hi Satish,

Thank you so very much for your hard work on my dress. I know it wouldn't have been an easy feat but you did an incredible job- it felt so lovely to wear and my new husband absolutely loved it!!

Best,

Ella X

Alterations Made

Shorten hems
Take in from the centre back
Take in from the side seams
Add bust cups
5x Bustles

Izzy

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:01:07 GMT

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Hope you are well

Just a quick email to say thank you for the alterations you did on my dress, which helped to make it so beautiful.

I have added a couple of pics for you to see.

Take care and thanks again

Izzy

Alterations Made

Shorten hem
Shorten sleeves
Lift up from under bust
Bustles x2

Katie Waite

info@elitealterations.co.uk (Satish Mal) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:50:55 GMT

Katie Waite

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Shorten hems x 3
Lift up from the Shoulders and reshape armhole
Take in from the sleeves
Add bust large cups and remove the originals
Take in from the inside bodice

Thanks so much for your wonderful work on the dress and at such short notice.

After a disappointing experience with another seamstress, I was beginning to panic and you quickly put me at ease and managed to make the dress perfect with just one fitting!
You took so much time and effort to pin everything to perfection and your attention to detail really showed - it was so important to me that the embroidery that I fell in love with on my dress was preserved with the changes.

Thank you for everything!

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