SewNeau is a fulltime business with a focus on personal service that has been bringing men, women and entire families back, in some instances, for two generations.Formal Dress, Bridal Gown Alterations

Special Occasions Deserve Special Attention

Formal dresses and bridal gown seamstress specializing in alteration, custom fitting, restyling and re-sizing formal attire for Greater Clevelanders for over 20 years.Repairing, mending and sewing alteration services

Taking the “stress” out of Seamstress

We help make special occasions... weddings, proms, first communions, debutante balls, and other formal functions ...extra special. Our alterations, adjustments to your gown or dress will make it fit. Our personal attention and concern will make you smile.

Your deadline must be met. Your requirements must be understood. Your concerns are real. We are experts, so you can relax. We do it everyday.

Serving Generations of Greater Clevelanders

SewNeau is a fulltime alterations business that has grown with its customers' formal attire alterations needs. These long term relationships often start with a prom dress or debutante's formal. The customer returns for alteration to a bridesmaid dress. Later, these same customer entrust us with the alteration and fitting of their wedding gown.

Formal Occasion Dresses & Gowns We Alter:

  • Wedding Gowns and Dresses
  • Bridesmaid Dresses
  • Mother of Bride or Groom, Dresses
  • Debutante Ball Dresses
  • Cotillion Dresses
  • Prom Dresses
  • Homecoming Dresses
  • First Communion Dresses
  • Flower Girl Dresses
  • Christening Dresses
  • Formal Dresses or Gowns for any other Occasion

estimates for formal dress and gown alterations provided at no chargeEstimates

SewNeau provides estimates for alterations to formal dresses and gowns at no cost. Contact us for an in-person only estimate. Prior to contact, please refer to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information on this subject.

Only for Those Living in Greater Cleveland

We are located in and primarly serve residents of the Greater Cleveland areaAll bridal, bridesmaid and other formal dress and gown alteration services must be handled in-person at our shop. At least one personal appointment for fitting and consultation at our shop will be required. Contact us for an appointment.

Re-style or Re-size Formals and Bridesmaid Dresses

Re-size and alter clothing after a weight loss for a whole new wardrobeDo you have, hanging in your closet, a bridesmaid dress, or other formal, that has only been worn once? Personal investment in such dresses and gowns can be significant and needlessly wasteful.

A formal dress or gown, that has served it original purpose (and cared for) may be a candidate for re-styling, a new life and a new look for you. SewNeau provides the suggestions and guidance necessary to help you rediscover these potential new clothes.

Your satisfaction is most important to us. With any re-styling project there are limitations as to what can be successfully achieved. SewNeau will advise you if the formal dress or gown is a good candidate for re-styling and suggest alternatives when it is not.

Alterations and Repair of Business & Casual Clothing

SewNeau is a full-service sewing, alterations business. Our work is not limited to formal dresses and gowns. We provide general sewing and alteration services, tailoring repair and sewing alteration for men, and alter, repair and add patches, rank and insignia to work and sports-related uniforms and specialty clothing.