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Folklore Dress Studio

4.9 (61 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Services - Folklore Dress Studio

Clothing alterations

Clothing mending and repair

Custom tailoring

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Viviann U.

Lara was an absolute pleasure to work with! I came to Lara after being referred over by a friend and am so happy that I trusted her with my dress. In addition to doing your usual wedding dress alterations, she made me two custom sleeves (a tulle puff sleeve and an off-the-shoulder sleeve using the original lacing from the dress) to switch out from ceremony to reception. I unfortunately lost the off-the-shoulder sleeve (through no fault of Lara) during transport on the day of the wedding and was so bummed I never got to wear it but absolutely loved the puff-sleeve. She was so patient with me in our fitting sessions as well, and was able to squeeze in a last minute session as I was still losing weight close to the wedding. Pricing was also great and worked with our budget. Overall, I would definitely recommend Folklore Dress Studio if you need wedding dress alterations, custom pieces, or even a custom wedding dress. She was always so sweet, addressed all of my dress concerns, and I never felt rushed during our sessions. Thank you Lara!!

Manal S.

The best wedding dress alterations! Went from a strapless size 14 dress to a long sleeve size 2 dress. Lara is so great at her work and takes her time. I came in once a month for a 1 hour session for 5 months to try on and work on any additional fixes and ideas. She changed the entire bodice, added sleeves, changed the zipper, changed the underlining and sewed additional 3D floral lace I purchased from the dress designer (Calla Blanche). Follow her on instagram @folklore_dress_studio -Manal @livewithmanal

Before - no sleeves, no hemming
Linh H.

Lara is absolutely AMAZING. She literally was my fairy godmother and really elevated and transformed my dress to what I always dreamed of! So I said yes to a beautiful Ines Di Santo prototype/sample gown, but at the end of the day I was not fully satisfied because it was missing what I've always wanted in my wedding gown- sleeves. I still took it home because the rest of the design and silhouette were too perfect to pass up and I was so emotional with it on. I've always wanted big beautiful billowy off the shoulder sleeves and I was insistent to find a trustworthy seamstress to build them for me! Even the designer didn't even want to do them so I was heartbroken until I found Lara! Lara was incredibly accommodating, professional, so communicative, personable, and absolutely so talented!! She saw just one sample photo of the sleeves and knew immediately what to do. I loved that she would text me every step of the progress, scheduled all meetings, was very detailed on what she would do, what fabrics she'd use, and she was very accurate with her lead times. More pros- pricing was very reasonable and there was ample parking at the building she works in! If you need alterations or customizations to your garments, go here!!!

Look at that perfect hem length!!! Photo: copyright 2023 Jenn Spain Photography

Lara was incredible to work with on my wedding dress alterations, and she truly went above and beyond the task of making sure my dress fit perfectly. She not only helped me with fit adjustments, but also helped with mobility and comfort concerns, styling recommendations, and made us a video for how to tie the bow in the back. I felt overwhelmed with indecision over small details for my wedding day look, and she helped me work through styling details regarding hair accessories, length of dress, cover-up ideas, and whether or not to have a bustle or wrist strap installed. Her professional opinion and many years of expertise made me feel more confident and less stressed after each visit to her lovely studio. During the alterations process she shorted the straps of my dress, changed the bra cups to be a close skin-tone match, adjusted a few vines and leaves, and did a crucial length adjustment as she helped me decide to remove the train of my dress. Our wedding venue was outdoors with lots of hard-packed dirt ground, and dancing was a top priority for me, so she figured out the perfect length hem to make it seem like I was floating on air and not dragging. My comfort in the dress for the whole day was all thanks to Lara's expert POV. So glad I got to work with her and I highly recommend her for your needs.

Custom bridal dress. Repurposed dress from the 80s waist down. New construction waist up.
Samantha G.

My mom persevered her wedding dress hoping she'd have a daughter who could wear it one day. Soon after getting engaged I asked my mom for her dress. She responded with mixed emotions. She wanted me to wear it, but due to size and fashion differences between her at 25 and me at 30, the dress would need to be altered. That was difficult for her. I promised that I would honor the dress in my new design. So the hunt for a seamstress began. I did a DEEP dive into yelp. I had a few recommendations, but also just looked around top rated businesses. After many frustrating and disappointing appointments with dress makers who told me it was impossible, I met Lara. Lara was as excited about the project as I was! I wanted to reuse my mother's skirt, then reconstruct a bodice to match. She assured me that my vision could be done and immediately got to work. Everything with her went so perfectly! We found the perfect lace the first try. She let out my mother's skirt (which she wore on her hips) and it was the exact measurements to fit my waist! Each fitting was fun, comfortable, and collaborative. Lara was a joy to work with! She even helped FaceTime my mother so she could give her approval! All this for around $800! A off the rack generic David's Bridal dress would cost me more than that! On the day of my wedding, I was so comfortable. The dress fit like a glove. It was incredibly comfortable. It was well made and durable. No rips, tears, or any clothing malfunctions despite wearing it all day, playing a drum solo, and dancing the night away. So thank you to Lara for helping make my big day so special. I've never felt more beautiful!

Kelsey E.

This review is 4 years overdue, but Lara is INCREDIBLE! I came to her to add a complex bustle to my wedding dress. Complicated enough that my gown shop was unsure how it could be done. She knew what to do immediately and it was stunning!

Her beautiful dress on the right!
Caitlin H.

I had a custom-made dress last spring because I was attending a bunch of weddings. I was tired of boring off the rack dresses, so I found Lara on Yelp. She is a talented dressmaker who was professional and creative. She met me at a fabric shop, talked me through what I imagined and made it a reality. It was a fun treat for myself and I'll love the special dress forever!

The back of the dress.
Melinda N.

This is a late post, but I had the pleasure of working with Lara on my custom wedding dress. I knew I wanted a custom made dress, because I wanted something in red. I researched multiple custom dress makers and based on customer service, cost, and flexibility I went with Lara and it was the best decision I ever made. When I first met Lara, she was very sweet and I instantly felt comfortable talking to her. I shared with her my vision of what type of dress I would like and she sketched it out for me. Next, we went fabric shopping together and unfortunately, we could not find the exact tone of red that I wanted. In no way during this process, did she try to change my mind on settling for any type of color/fabric. She was patient and offered to go to another fabric store while I was at work to look for the shade I wanted, and she did! We also went to look for the jewels for my dress and bought some, but along the dress making process, I wanted something different and Lara was totally understanding and went to buy different jewels based on my preference. Lara first made what I'd call a "draft" dress out of muslin to ensure the measurements and fitting were correct. After that, I had a few more fittings with my actual dress. You can tell Lara cares a lot about the quality of her work and her dress. She is not satisfied until you are satisfied because she knows how important the wedding dress is to her customers. There were a few minor adjustments we had to make along the way and Lara was always open to hearing them and making the necessary changes. At the end of the process, I was more than thrilled with my wedding dress and the experience with Lara. I felt like I made a friend along the way. There is no doubt that I would recommend Lara to anyone that wants their dream wedding dress to become a reality.

Before dress 2
Erin H.

I found Lara through our wedding planner. She was so fast, efficient, and such a steal! I brought two outfits to her, separates (including a wtoo skirt from bhldn) and another dress from a designer in LA. Both of my dresses fit relatively well at first and just needed a few tweaks and a MAJOR hem because I'm 5'2". However, as the wedding approached they began to get more and more snug. Lara fixed everything. She let one of the dresses out and did the same for a very full tulle skirt. She changed the shape of the back of the dress and lined the bodice. Lara also created a hook system to ensure that the top on my separates would stay in place. Of course everything was also hemmed and she kept the uneven layers and horsehair trim perfectly in place. She is a lifesaver and such a calm, pleasant presence in what can be such a stress inducing (at least it was for me) phase of life.

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Lara of Folklore Dress Studio was amazing with me. I was a plus size bride that purchased my dress from Strut Bridal. The dress was a floor model, but the lace and style were perfect. Accept for the straps....they were terrible. The store assured me their preferred alterations individual, Folklore, does amazing work. Well she did more then adequate, she made the dress perfect! She shortened the skirt, fixed the zipper, took in the bust, created a gorgeous bustle, and made new straps. She herself was an absolute pleasure to work with as well. Always happy, pleasant, and interested in making sure my dress was perfect. It was like I was her only customer every time I visited her for fittings. Her office was also nicely appointed. I would use her again for any formal gown I have. Check out the before and after pictures.

The after and before. We started with a tube top and Laura completely remade the top from scratch.
Vetta M.

Laura made my dreams come true by completely remaking the top of my wedding gown. We started with a sleeves sweet heart tube dress and she created a (cropped top) and attached it to the top to make my dress something modest or (temple ready) to fit our specific religious needs. The lace was super intricate but she some how put everything together seamlessly. I was so happy with my dress, and felt like a million bucks because it fit me like a glove.

Laura is truly amazing!! My dress fit like a glove!!!

I cannot sat enough about Laura...I started speaking to Laura during the peak of COVID lockdown and my wedding was rescheduled 3 separate times. Laura was so responsive, understanding, and truly went above and beyond to help me throughout the entire year of rescheduling. On top of being incredibly kind.. she is an absolute wedding dress magician. My dress fits LIKE A GLOVE. She did such incredible work and made my dream come to life through every little detail. I am forever grateful!!!! Thank you Laura!!!!!

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Ask the Community - Folklore Dress Studio

Hi what's the price for custom made casual clothes? 1. Full skirt elastic waist 2. Sleeveless dress elastic waist full skirt 3. Short sleeve dress, collar, buttons, full skirt. I will provide the fabric. Thanks.?

Hello! for projects like these, I charge an hourly rate. Feel free to email me at lara@folkloredressstudio.com with photos of the styles of these garments if you have them, and I can do my best to give you a ballpark of what the total would be.

Hi there! Can you make a custom marigold/yellow mustard satin dress?

Yes I can! However, I am currently taking clients with dates in December and later

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Review Highlights - Folklore Dress Studio

Lara was incredibly accommodating, professional, so communicative, personable, and absolutely so talented!!

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I had the best experience at this sweet little bridal boutique! Lori, the owner, is truly one of a…read morekind--so kind, patient, and incredibly accommodating. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel cared for and never rushed, and you can tell how much heart she and her staff puts into her shop. She's been in the business for quite awhile and knows exactly how to cater your wedding dress to fit your body shape and to bring out the best of it! My wedding dress was absolutely beautiful, and the alterations were done perfectly. I had a glitter layer added to my dress and they did incredible. My wedding was everything and more - I felt like a princess! Everything fit like a dream, and I felt so confident and taken care of throughout the whole process. I called to make an appointment, bought my dress off the rack for a good value, and came back for alterations with 2-3 fittings. Prices are reasonable considering how much wedding dress costs are. This small, family-run shop is a hidden gem, and I'm so grateful I found it. Highly recommend to any bride looking for a personal, genuine, and joyful experience!

Beautiful beautiful dresses! They offer amazing designs and brands and they even offer sample…read moredresses to purchase if you are looking for a name brand dress but are looking for a more affordable option. I got a beautiful pronovias sample dress, it was clean, and was able to be fitted to my size. I even got a matching head piece and veil there. Lori and her seamstress were both kind, patient, and allowed me to take my time. I will recommend anyone to get their dress here!

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Really disappointing experience. I was very clear from the start that I only needed one alteration…read moredone before moving and would handle the rest elsewhere. The seamstress Garine was kind and helpful, but another employee Zina was so incredibly rude. She came off very kind in the beginning but she is a very hostile woman who made the entire experience a very sad one for me and it's still on my mind. When I went to pick up my dress, she called me and immediately accused me of being "disrespectful" for not doing all my alterations with them--something that was never stated to me as a clear policy. In person, she continued to speak to me harshly and said I wasted their time and what I did was not acceptable. She said it so many times and so aggressively I started to cry, and only then she felt bad for being so ridiculously harsh. I even offered to apologize to her seamstress who she claims I was wasting her time, to which she then told told me "it's not a big deal" To make it worse, I was quoted $50 but charged $75 with no clear explanation. I did not want to further argue so I paid what was asked. I went in to pick up my wedding dress, an experience every girl wants to remember for the rest of their lives and left feeling upset and honestly in tears. No customer should be treated this way. Would not recommend doing business with someone like her.

I went there for dress shopping and had a great experience. Even though I did not buy my dress…read morethere, I wanted to share my wonderful experience. The shop is very cute and beautifully designed, the dress collection is amazing, very high quality fancy gorgeous dresses. Zina helped me when I went there twice, she was very kind, patient and had great suggestions. I enjoyed my time there and highly recommend this shop.

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I had the most amazing experience at Luv Bridal in Los Angeles! My stylist JAYLA was absolutely…read moreincredible from start to finish. She made the entire appointment feel so special and fun, and she really listened to what I was looking for while also helping me explore styles I might not have picked myself. She was so kind, patient, and genuinely excited for me, which made the experience even more memorable. My mom and I had the best time, and I'm so grateful Jayla was part of such an important moment in my wedding journey. If you're looking for your dress, I highly recommend asking for Jayla. She is amazing!

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I saw positive reviews on Yelp and decided to book a try-on appointment. They didn't pick up the…read morephone so I contacted them through the website. Someone texted me and we just communicate via texting. There is a fee per hour to try on dresses. I confirmed my appointment again via text a few days before. There is parking behind the business but I didn't know and I parked on the street. There is no business name on the suite. Just go to suite 103. The door was locked so I called and someone opened the door for me. I brought my mom and sister to this appointment. Kandee helped me out and I told her it's my first time trying on bridal dresses. She recommended that I try on several styles so I know what I like and didn't like. She is very nice and patient with me. They offer rental if you are not looking to buy a dress. They also do custom gown if that's what you want. I like that Kandee didn't pressure me to buy a dress. In fact, she encourages me to try on more dresses at other places too. I appreciate that I wasn't pressured into buying a dress that day. I feel very comfortable. I'm going to browse a bit more and I'd definitely consider them once I know what I'm looking for. Overall a great experience especially if this is your first time.

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After visiting another bridal shop that left me feeling uneasy, I decided to look for a store…read morecloser to home--and I'm so glad I found Bella Wedding Bridal on Yelp! The glowing reviews convinced me to book an appointment, and from the moment I walked in, I knew I was in the right place. The store was beautifully organized, with dresses neatly arranged by style, which immediately made the experience feel calm and inviting. I was greeted by Chloe, who introduced herself as my consultant. I showed her my Pinterest inspiration photos, shared my budget (with a little flexibility), and explained the features I was hoping for: a sweetheart or V-neckline, some shimmer, and a lightweight fabric like chiffon since my wedding is outdoors. She thoughtfully selected a few gowns for me and encouraged me to pick some as well. Let me just say--Chloe is the BEST stylist and ultimate hype woman you could ask for while dress shopping! The gowns she chose checked nearly every box, and some even had details I hadn't considered. The second dress I tried on--one of Chloe's picks--made me feel absolutely beautiful. It fit perfectly and had unexpected features I ended up loving, like being strapless (which I usually avoid) and having a longer train. When I mentioned I preferred straps, Chloe immediately suggested adding them--and even offered removable straps for two different looks! I had no idea that was possible. She brought out options and clipped them on so I could see the full vision. Although I had a strong feeling that dress might be "the one," I kept trying on others. Chloe truly listened to my feedback and gave honest opinions without ever being pushy. Each dress she pulled got closer to my vision. In the end, none of them made me feel the way that second dress did, so I tried it on again. Chloe suggested adding a veil and holding a faux bouquet to complete the look--and that sealed it. I felt confident, beautiful, and 100% sure. It was my dress--with the removable straps! When I told Chloe it was "the one," she was genuinely thrilled. She hugged me, celebrated with my bridesmaids and me, and took photos in their adorable photo area. She also clearly explained the payment process and provided a detailed quote, including alteration costs if I chose to do them there. Because of the incredible service and limited alteration options nearby, I decided to have my alterations done in-house as well. My dress arrived about four months later, and the process continued to be wonderful. I also want to give a special shoutout to Chloe's mom, the store owner who handled my alterations with such care, and to Rose, another sweet associate who helped take photos during fittings. Every appointment felt personal--Chloe, her mom, and Rose always remembered me, greeted me with smiles and hugs, and truly made me feel like family. For brides who prefer renting, that's also an option here. They also carry bridal accessories like veils and hairpieces, and even have a men's catalogue for suit orders. If you're not sure where to start your dress journey, I can't recommend Bella Wedding Bridal enough. The service is heartfelt, genuine, and so supportive. Thank you, Chloe and team, for helping me find my dream dress and making me feel so beautiful!

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