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Alts by Envy
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ENVY, a.k.a. Brenda Scharlau, has provided quality alterations to the Fox Valley Area for over 30 years. Brenda offers flexible appointment hours, easy drop off and pickup, and fast turnaround time. Brenda will also do house calls as needed.
Past & Present Professional Experience:
-Matthew Christopher Inc: couture bridal fashions, quality control seamstress.
-The East Room/ Merra Lee Shops, Geneva : formal wear including heavily beaded gowns, silk, crepe, and taffeta
-All Sew, Batavia: all forms of alterations including zippers, coat relining, cushions, drapes & tailoring
-All Dressed Up Costumes, Batavia: costuming, fur bodies, historical reenactment, cosplay
-Fireground Supply, West Chicago: uniforms
-Past Elegance, Wheaton: vintage restorationist, proficient in hand repair of antique garments
Offering a full service shop, no job is too big or small for ALTS BY ENVY. So, bring your prom dresses, your Brownie patches, your vintage clothing, your "oh-too-loose-or-too-tight" suits in for alterations, and Brenda will provide quality work in quick time at an affordable rate! Hours by appointment only. Call 630-879-3406 or 630-450-1983.
"of course it looks as if it were made for you...it was!!"
Past & Present Professional Experience:
-Matthew Christopher Inc: couture bridal fashions, quality control seamstress.
-The East Room/ Merra Lee Shops, Geneva : formal wear including heavily beaded gowns, silk, crepe, and taffeta
-All Sew, Batavia: all forms of alterations including zippers, coat relining, cushions, drapes & tailoring
-All Dressed Up Costumes, Batavia: costuming, fur bodies, historical reenactment, cosplay
-Fireground Supply, West Chicago: uniforms
-Past Elegance, Wheaton: vintage restorationist, proficient in hand repair of antique garments
Offering a full service shop, no job is too big or small for ALTS BY ENVY. So, bring your prom dresses, your Brownie patches, your vintage clothing, your "oh-too-loose-or-too-tight" suits in for alterations, and Brenda will provide quality work in quick time at an affordable rate! Hours by appointment only. Call 630-879-3406 or 630-450-1983.
"of course it looks as if it were made for you...it was!!"
5 recommendations and reviews from 4 people
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Referral from
October 24, 2017
Leah S. asked:In need of a tailor/seamstress who can sew service stripes onto my husband's Marine Corps dress blue uniform. Any suggestions?Jodi S. replied:If you're in Batavia try Brenda at Alts by Envy. +1 (630) 879-3406 She's I've by the HS off Wilson and Harrison. Great work and very reasonable.
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Referral from
November 18, 2016
Shane R. asked:Looking to have a quilt made from old kids shirts before Christmas. Any recommendations?Vicki W. replied:Check with Alts by Envy Call (630) 879-3406
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Referral from
July 23, 2016
Penny H. asked:I am looking for a good tailor in the tri cities area to work on my husbands suits. Does anyone have suggestions of where I can take them? Thanks!Megan S. replied:https://m.facebook.com/alts.by.envy/
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Referral from
September 22, 2016
Lorraine M. asked:Hey guys. I need a bridesmaid dress shortened. Anyone know a seamstress?Lynn F. replied:https://www.facebook.com/alts.by.envy/
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Referral from
February 26, 2016
Lisa T. asked:Anyone have a highly recommended Seamstress they use or know to do a few alterations on my daughter's prom dress?Lynn F. replied:Friend of mine. Did my wedding dress & all my bridesmaids last year. https://m.facebook.com/alts.by.envy/
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