Taught by Ana Tristan, professional seamstress

About

I am a seamstress. I specialize in bridal, prom and special occasion alterations. I've had my own shop in Beecher, IL 60401 for 14 years. However, exceptions have been made to include a wide variety of projects. I do this for a living but beyond that, I do it for the love of the alchemy of sewing. From a broken, ill-fitting thing, to a perfect gown that never fails to create sparkle in the wearer's eyes, a lightness of stance and when things go really well - a twirl to see the dress fly from every angle. But from a simple pants hem, to a Halloween costume literally lighting up with hidden LED lights, to repairing a beloved and bedraggled ancient stuffed bear to a bride in all her glory, there is just so much pure joy to this craft.I want everyone to sew. It not only repairs and creates clothing and many other fabric items, it builds confidence and joy.