About Us

Fitted Stitches Alterations

At Fitted Stitches, we specialize in creating the perfect fit for life’s most important moments. Whether it’s your wedding day, prom, or any special event, our goal is to make sure you look and feel your best in attire that fits flawlessly.

From precision bridal and formalwear alterations to customizations that bring your unique vision to life, we handle every detail with care and expertise. We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Bridal Alterations: Perfecting the fit of your wedding gown with custom additions like sleeves, straps, and overlays.

• Special Occasion Alterations: Tailoring prom dresses, black-tie attire, and more to ensure a polished, elegant look.

• Customizations: Adding personal touches to garments to make them uniquely yours.

• Heirloom Reconstruction: Transforming cherished family dresses into modern works of art while preserving their sentimental value.

• Accessories: Designing and altering veils and other fashion details to complete your look.

With over 20 years of experience, we’re committed to making every piece we work on as special as the event it’s meant for. At Fitted Stitches, your dream dress is just a few stitches away!

Wedding Gown Fit Alterations

You’ve found the one—your dream wedding dress—and it’s everything you’ve ever wanted. Now, it just needs those final nips and tucks to fit like it was made for you.

At Fitted Stitches, we’re here to make that happen. With expert tailoring and a meticulous eye for detail, we’ll ensure your dress feels as perfect as it looks. Because when the fit is flawless, you’ll say “YES” to your dress all over again!

Let’s bring your dream dress to life, one stitch at a time.

Custom Gown Alterations

Every bride envisions their perfect dress long before they walk through our doors. Sometimes, that dream dress needs a little extra magic to align with their vision—and that’s where we come in.

At Fitted Stitches, we specialize in bringing your unique style to life with custom enhancements like sleeves, straps, and intricate skirt overlays, as well as a variety of other personalized options. We also offer heirloom gown reconstruction, giving cherished dresses a modern touch while preserving their sentimental value, and we create custom veils to perfectly complement your look.

Let us transform your dress into the one you’ve always dreamed of wearing.

Formal Gown Alterations

Finding the perfect fit for your special event can be a challenge—but that’s where we come in. At Fitted Stitches, we’re dedicated to making sure everyone looks their absolute best.

From wedding party attire to prom dresses, black-tie events, and special occasion gowns, our expert alterations ensure a flawless fit for any style. Let us help you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to shine at your next big event!

Who are we

Head Seamstress

Hi, I’m Summer Strickland — owner of Fitted Stitches, seamstress of 20+ years, and a lifelong lover of the craft. My sewing journey began with a simple 4-H apron project, but I was hooked from the start. That passion carried me through sewing my own high school graduation dress and eventually led me to work in the costume department at my university.

What began as a creative outlet became a calling. Today, I run a full-service alterations studio in Southeast Tennessee, specializing in bridal and formalwear tailoring, heirloom gown restoration, and custom fashion projects.

Through Fitted Stitches Academy, I also teach sewing classes and mentor apprentices — helping preserve the art of garment construction for future generations. Whether I’m tailoring a wedding dress, restoring a family heirloom, or guiding a beginner through their first project, I put care, precision, and love into every stitch.

Thanks for stopping by — I’d love to help bring your dream dress (or project!) to life.