Clothing alterations?

Doesnt' the French Laundry do that?

Mrs. Ellis behind Cocoon's on 30A used to do alterations but I don't know if she still takes jobs. If you don't find someone in So Walton I have a wonderful lady next to the Publix on Hutchinson Blvd(Middle Beach Rd) in Panama City Beach. She's very reasonable and accomplished.

Doesnt' the French Laundry do that?

Yes, French Laundry took in some slacks for me and did a great job.

Yes, French Laundry took in some slacks for me and did a great job.

I'm sorry to say this because I am very pro-local businesses and really like Gwen a lot also...

Mr. Clean had some alterations there and they weren't so good. His tushie seam was wobbly and curvy on 3 out of 4 pairs. I'm not sure if it's the specific seamstress (and I don't know who it was) but the pants were unwearable. Mind you, that he is tall & very slim (gets mad if I call him skinny), and that might have been an issue.

We are still in search of a local place he'll trust with his pants now.

Looks like we need an expansion of our local economy in this sector. Realtors with sewing machine? Or fill in the blank______.

I've heard good things about Van Cam in Destin.

We need a good non-smoking Sowal seamstress or tailor!

SOMEONE has to have these skills - my alterations tend to involve scissors, duct tape, safety pins, or heavy duty basting!

I'm sorry to say this because I am very pro-local businesses and really like Gwen a lot also...

Mr. Clean had some alterations there and they weren't so good. His tushie seam was wobbly and curvy on 3 out of 4 pairs. I'm not sure if it's the specific seamstress (and I don't know who it was) but the pants were unwearable. Mind you, that he is tall & very slim (gets mad if I call him skinny), and that might have been an issue.

We are still in search of a local place he'll trust with his pants now.

Since "curvy" is the kindest way to describe my rear, that might explain why my results were good.

Get over your super-talented skinny self, Mr. C. ;-) <if someone called me skinny, I would kiss them>

I've been meaning to ask Ms. Ellis for for sewing and alteration assistance.

I've heard good things about Van Cam in Destin.

yes, she did the alterations for one of my neice's wedding party...and she was wonderfully patient, kind, and competent...everyone was very happy.

I used to work for the a taylor called the Dutchman, and Brisch's Bridal in Pensacola.

Hi-Tech Cleaners (next to Movies by the Sea in the Watercolor Publix shopping center) has an excellent seamstess. She also does jean hems the proper way -- she cuts them to length and sews the original bottoms back on so they don't look like hemmed jeans.

Hi-Tech Cleaners (next to Movies by the Sea in the Watercolor Publix shopping center) has an excellent seamstess. She also does jean hems the proper way -- she cuts them to length and sews the original bottoms back on so they don't look like hemmed jeans.

She also does really good work on bed spreads.

Hi-Tech Cleaners (next to Movies by the Sea in the Watercolor Publix shopping center) has an excellent seamstess. She also does jean hems the proper way -- she cuts them to length and sews the original bottoms back on so they don't look like hemmed jeans.

Good to know. Does she actually work there? I mean, is she the one doing the hands-on pinning for the alterations?

The family that owns the dry cleaners next to "Movies by the Sea" do a great job with all their services. The guy's sister is Chi who owns the salan on back beach road(Panama City Beach Parkway) just before you cross the Hathaway Bridge.

Hi-Tech Cleaners (next to Movies by the Sea in the Watercolor Publix shopping center) has an excellent seamstess. She also does jean hems the proper way -- she cuts them to length and sews the original bottoms back on so they don't look like hemmed jeans.

??? Denim has a sewn hem because it's heavy, and hand hems tend to pull out easily.

??? Denim has a sewn hem because it's heavy, and hand hems tend to pull out easily.

Nothing is hand-sewn. To clarify....
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiBWUuVq8Ik"]YouTube - Jeans Types & Tips : How to Hem Jeans[/ame]

Nothing is hand-sewn. To clarify....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiBWUuVq8Ik

From the looks of the jeans, there are several spots that would be used to create "the look" on the hem. It is just picked out. If not, use a bit of bleach and create some more. I'd like to see the finished product.