Atelier
Your Professional Seamstress
With over 40 years experience, we specialize in bridal and formal wear alterations. We can handle basic alterations, military uniforms, and some leather work. We do custom bridal wear, costume design, custom veils, garters and accessories. Do you want to redesign mom's gown to yours? We can do that for you, too.
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Store Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am-3pm
Sunday Closed
Appointments Recommended
About Us
Not many people can say they love their job - I have been blessed to be one of those people. I started sewing at the age of seven. I made my prom dress, homecoming dresses and other formal wear throughout school. I later made my wedding dress, and a few other wedding dresses for friends. I had a variety of careers, but always have sewn as a hobby. I am a Coast Guard veteran (14 amazing years) and have also worn an Army uniform working for the LANG Youth Challenge Program. Upon relocating to Minden, LA I found myself in a position to make a new career. I started out doing some small costuming jobs, and then things just grew from there! Next thing I know, a customer convinced me to open a shop in historic Minden, on the brick road of Main Street. In the summer of 2012, I opened It's Sew Monica, LLC and quit my full time job six weeks later. I have continued to be blessed in my business and although we can sew most anything, I specialize in Bridal alterations and costume design. The ladies that work with me are very talented and love the business as much as I do! Thanks for visiting our site, and being a part of my blessing!
Meet The Team
Lisa
When you call the shop, you are most likely to hear Lisa answer the phone. She is our newest team member, having started last year. She teaches sewing lessons, handles every day alterations, ensures our military customers are looking sharp and completes the finishing work on bridal and formal wear.
Monica
I am the owner with a terrific team of ladies! We serve not just Minden, but the Ark La Tex area as a whole. I specialize in bridal alterations and costume design. We have had international brides and many out of state brides. (Ohio, Colorado, D.C.,Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and more!) I am a Coast Guard Veteran, single mom and native Californian.
Kat
Kat has been with us for three years. She started while in high school and even made her own prom dress! She is excellent at bead work, custom veils and garters. Since she is attending LA Tech (pre med) you will most likely see her on weekends and during the summer.
Some of our Clients
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First Baptist Minden
Cultural Crossroads
SRAC
Christmas in the Sky
Academy of Children's Theatre
Camp Minden
Salem Set
Rivka Set
Mardi Gras Royalty
And many others!
Services
Not only do we do alterations, we also can make your bridal dreams come true! You can either bring us your new bridal gown to alter, or bring us your mother's gown to create a modern dress that is a family heirloom! To round out your formal event, see us for custom veils, garters, bridal belts and bridal jackets.