I bought my wedding gown off the rack early this year. It was one size bigger than my real size so I took it to some dressmakers for a quote for alterations. Helena was one of them.

Helena was the most patient dressmaker I dealt with. She asked me to put on the gown to see which bits needed alteration (which to my surprise some other dressmakers did not even bother to do). She took time to explain what she was going to alter and why she would do it that way. Helena also made some professional suggestions to make my gown look better than just okay. Strangely enough her quote was one of the best! I did not need to think again after I visited her.

When I got it back, I was really happy with her workmanship. The gown went from looking like someone else's to one that fit me like a glove.

At the time I was also looking for someone to make a red dress for my Chinese reception. Having had one stuffed up by another dressmaker there was not much time left at all.

I approached Helena again. Helena agreed to make one on a very short notice. I showed her a picture of a dress I found online. It was a red satin dress covered with lace. The style is also a little uncommon with a Chinese twist in the collar. Helena gave me advice on fabric and styles etc. A few weeks later, a beautiful red dress was completed. The dress made me look slim and elegant. Like her work with my white gown, Helena took every step to make sure the perfect fitting. She also went great lengths by suggesting additions to details which I never thought of. These efforts meant more work for her but better outcome for me as a customer.

I wore both dresses at my wedding in Canada in May this year and received so many compliments from my family and guests. I cannot be happier with Helena's work.

I am impressed with Helena for her experience in dressmaking, attention to detail, customer services and very reasonable pricing. Through her work, one can tell that she has a passion for fashion. She is not just 'getting the work done', she is there to realise dreams by creating beautiful things. I highly recommend her business and will definitely go back to her for future tailoring and alteration needs.