1.3 Planning ahead
One of the first questions the dressmaker will ask is “When is the event?” Big projects like weddings and proms are seasonal, and planning and design takes months. Good dressmakers are booked a year or more in advance. Some dressmakers will do a project in a shorter time for a higher fee, but many will not. Book well in advance of the wedding or other event! Plan to spend more than you would at a retail store; after all this is something created uniquely for you.