You found the dress. Now let’s make it fit.
Bridal alterations in McKinney, Texas by Kristi Clark, a bridal alterations specialist with more than 15 years of experience. From a simple hem to a full redesign, plus bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride and prom dresses.
Consultations are free and there are never rush fees. Fittings are planned around your dress delivery date and your wedding day.
- 15+ years of bridal alterations
- Free consultations, no rush fees
- Brides from McKinney, Frisco, Plano, Allen and Prosper
What we alter
Every gown is built differently. These are the alterations brides ask for most, and your consultation is where we work out exactly what yours needs.
Book a consultation- Hems
- Floor-length, high-low and trains, including lace, horsehair and layered tulle hems. Measured in your wedding shoes so the gown skims the floor.
- Bustles
- American bustles fold the train over the skirt, French bustles tuck it under for a soft double layer, and ballroom bustles flip it under so it disappears. You’ll get the one that suits your gown, and a lesson for whoever bustles you on the day.
- Fit and resizing
- Taking in every seam, even two or three sizes down. When a gown runs small, added side panels and a corset back can make room.
- Redesigns
- Strapless to sleeves and back again: flutter and swoop sleeves, added straps, lace filled in at the neckline, open backs covered with mesh, lace and buttons, and custom modesty linings.
- Mom’s dress, made yours
- Refitting and restyling heirloom gowns, with lace and pearls stitched back by hand. Changes can be made reversible so the dress can be passed down again.
- Support and finishing
- Added cups, clear boning for support under sheer bodices, lace and beading repairs, and removable bows made from the hem scraps.
- Bridesmaids, mothers and prom
- Bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride, prom and other formal dresses.
From first try-on to pickup
Book your consultation 3 to 4 months before your wedding, or as soon as you know when your dress will arrive. Fittings are scheduled around your delivery date and wedding day.
- 3–4 months out
Free consultation
Bring your gown, wedding shoes and the undergarments you’ll wear. Try it on, talk through the fit and what’s possible, and plan your fittings.
- 2 months out
First fitting
Your gown is pinned on you and the main work begins.
- 1 month out
Second fitting
We check the fit and refine the details, from strap length to the line of the hem.
- 1–2 weeks out
Final fitting
One last try-on and a bustle lesson. Bring your maid of honor, or we’ll record a short how-to on your phone.
- Wedding week
Pickup
Your gown is pressed, bagged and ready to go home.
Wedding sooner than that? There are never rush fees. Send a question with your date and Kristi will tell you honestly what’s possible.
Meet Kristi, your wedding dresser
Kristi Clark has been altering wedding gowns for more than 15 years. Before moving to the Dallas area in 2026, she fitted brides across Springfield, Missouri, and was honored with two awards at the 2024 Metropolitan Wedding Expo.
Her work ranges from a simple hem to the changes you can’t buy off the rack: taking Mom’s dress down three sizes and hand-stitching the pearls back on, rebuilding a bodice so it fits like it was made for you, or giving a strapless gown flutter sleeves in matching lace.
Not sure a dress can be altered? Before you buy, send Kristi a few photos or set up a quick FaceTime call.
- Free consultations
- No rush fees
- Honest advice before you buy
Recent gowns
See finished gowns on Instagram
Before-and-afters, redesigns in progress, and photos from Kristi’s brides on their wedding day.
From our brides
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Book your appointment
Pick a day and time for your free consultation. Appointments are at the studio in McKinney, and your confirmation email has the address and details.
Bring to your consultation
- Your gown
- Your wedding shoes, or a pair the same height
- The bra or shapewear you’ll wear on the day
- Any belt, veil or accessories
Online booking connects here
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Not ready to book yet?
Send a question, or photos of a dress you’re thinking about buying, and Kristi will tell you what’s possible before you commit.
Prefer to text? 417-766-3970
Questions brides ask
Anything else? Send us a question.
When should I book my alterations?
About 3 to 4 months before your wedding, or as soon as you know your dress delivery date. Spring through fall dates fill up, so earlier is better. If your wedding is sooner, send your date. There are never rush fees.
Can you tell me if a dress can be altered before I buy it?
Yes. Send photos or set up a FaceTime call. This matters most when a dress is more than one size off. Some gowns can be let out with added side panels and a corset back, but not all of them.
How much do wedding dress alterations cost?
Consultations are free. The cost depends on what your gown needs and how it’s built: covered boning, piping, lace, beading and mesh side panels can make some changes more involved. You’ll know the price before any work begins.
Do you charge rush fees?
No, never.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Your gown, your wedding shoes (or a pair the same height), the bra or shapewear you plan to wear, and any belt, veil or accessories. The fit depends on all of them.
Can you alter my mom’s wedding dress?
Yes. Heirloom gowns can be resized, restyled and updated, and changes can be made reversible so the dress can be passed down again.
Do you alter gowns bought somewhere else or online?
Yes. Bring a gown from any bridal shop, sample sale or online store.
Do you alter bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride and prom dresses?
Yes. Book a consultation and mention the dress in your booking notes.
Where is the studio?
3929 La Tierra Linda Trail, McKinney, TX 75070. Visits are by appointment only.