Create A Bridal Alterations Career That Embraces Your Lifestyle
About The Academy
Thirty years ago I progressed with my own bridal alteration skills. I did this by trying to figure things out as best as I could. I wished there were classes specific to this career. My heart would sink when I repaired incredibly bad alterations to a wedding dress done by someone who definitely didn’t know what they were doing. I wished there was some sort of standard of workmanship and quality. And most importantly, I began to feel that I would enjoy teaching these skills to other home sewing professionals. I began narrating in my head as I sewed what I would say if I was demonstrating this skill in a class. I started scoping out my local town hall, wondering if I could rent a room to teach sewing classes.
I mentioned this to my children and they explained to me about some of their online college courses. What? The thought had never crossed my mind! The seed was planted. After much pondering, outlining, filming, and big money spent, I created my online sewing school. The Anderson Bridal Alterations Academy. It is exclusively focused on bridal alterations and building a career in bridal alterations.
Meet Your Mentor
I’d like to let you know a bit about myself.
I’ve always loved to sew. In high school, I made a lot of my own clothes—dresses, skirts, and pants. I’d spend hours at the sewing machine. I never could have imagined back then how my love for sewing would shape my entire life.
After high school, life took its course. I got married and had children. Like many mothers, I wanted to stay home with them. The idea of leaving them with someone else while I worked was heart-wrenching. But I knew I had to find a way to contribute financially. Some of you may relate to that situation.
So, I turned to what I knew best—sewing. I made custom wedding dresses, pouring my heart into each gown, hoping that my work would help make someone’s special day even more memorable. It was rewarding.
But over time, I began to realize something important—bridal alterations were where the real opportunity for income lay.
After I was introduced to the world of bridal alterations, I quickly saw how much more lucrative it was than sewing a wedding dress from scratch. Bridal shops and brides alike needed alterations, and the demand was through the roof! It was a perfect fit for me. It allowed me to stay home, be there for my family, and still earn a living doing what I loved.
Dee Dee Anderson as a young seamstress. I custom sewed this dress for my bride. And yes, I hand beaded every sequin and pearl on this dress
Over the years, the demand for bridal alterations only grew. I worked tirelessly, altering gowns and perfecting my craft, with the hum of my sewing machine as the soundtrack to my life.
And then, before I knew it, I found myself navigating through a different phase of life. I took care of my aging parents while still keeping up with the demands of my business. It was a juggling act, but the flexibility of being my own boss allowed me to care for my parents and teenagers while continuing to work. There’s something so beautiful about this career, the way it can grow and change with you as life’s circumstances shift.
And now, as an empty nester, I look back on the journey with gratitude. My children are grown and living their own lives, and my parents have passed on. The house is quieter now, but my passion for bridal alterations hasn’t waned. In fact, it’s only grown stronger with time.
As I sit at my sewing machine today, I often reflect on how far I’ve come. Bridal alterations has allowed me to support my family, work from home, and build a career that I love.
Looking back, I realize that what started as a way to stay home with my kids turned into a lifelong career—a career that has brought me not only financial freedom but also the ability to do something I truly love, every single day.
Perhaps you would like to join me and have a career in bridal alterations.
Much love,
Dee Dee Anderson