Hoffman Estates, IL · Since 2010
Bridal & couturealterations, fittedby Beata herself.
Wedding dress alterations, evening gowns, suits, leather and fur, fitted by hand in Hoffman Estates, IL by Beata Dworak, trained in Poland and in the Chicago atelier of designer Maria Pinto.
Services
What are we fitting today?
Choose a garment. Every price is listed before Beata picks up a needle, and the final quote is confirmed at your consultation.
Bridal alterations
Wedding gowns
Hems on every layer, bustles, bodice reshaping, added sleeves and corset backs, on beaded and lace gowns too. Bridesmaids and mothers of the bride welcome.
Formal wear
Evening & prom
Chiffon layers, side seams, bra cups and bodices for gala, prom and black-tie dresses, including beaded and lace work.
For him and for her
Suits & tailoring
Sleeves with working buttons, tapered sides and vents, collars and center seams, so a ready-to-wear suit looks made for you.
Everyday fit
Jeans & everyday
Original jean hems, zippers, waists, shirts and blouses. The small fixes that make you wear a piece again instead of buying a new one.
Specialty
Leather & fur
Genuine leather pants and skirts, fur and outerwear, plus zipper exchanges on coats and jackets.
Made from scratch
Custom gowns
When the dress you love does not exist in your color or size, Beata designs and sews it for you. Also draperies and home textiles.
Meet Beata
Thirty years with a needle.
Beata loves the moment a garment that did not work becomes the one a client cannot wait to wear. She sees every client herself, one on one.
- 1990s, Poland
Graduates from a sewing school, then moves to the U.S. and works for several tailors, learning design, cutting, fitting and finishing.
- Ten years at the bench
Right hand in a Greek tailor’s shop, mentored by an Italian master tailor who taught her every trick of the trade.
- The Maria Pinto atelier
Several years with the Chicago designer whose clients included Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Brooke Shields: Italian fabrics and very demanding clients.
- 2010, Beatriss
Opens her own tailoring boutique. Today Beata and her assistant work by appointment in Hoffman Estates.
Beata Dworak
Beata’s storyAlterations & prices
The price list, in plain sight.
Tap the alterations you need and see your starting estimate. Bring the list to your consultation.
Wedding dresses alteration prices
Beaded and lace gowns cost about 30-50% more per procedure. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
Dresses & skirts alteration prices
Beads or lace are charged per hour. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
Suit jackets & coats alteration prices
Final price depends on the fabric and construction of the jacket. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
Pants alteration prices
Topstitching, lining or snaps may increase the price. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
Jeans alteration prices
Beads or lace are charged per hour. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
Shirts & blouses alteration prices
Beads or lace are charged per hour. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
Leather pants & skirts alteration prices
Genuine leather. Prices are starting points or ranges. Rush service available, ask for details.
For brides
Your wedding fitting plan.
Enter your wedding date and see when each fitting should happen.
- 12weeks before
Consultation
Bring the gown, your shoes and undergarments. Price confirmed, 20% deposit.
- 8weeks before
First fitting
Hem, sides and bodice are pinned on you.
- 4weeks before
Second fitting
Adjustments checked, bustle and details planned.
- 2weeks before
Final fitting
Last touches. Bring the shoes again.
- 1week before
Pick-up
Your gown is ready to wear.
How it works
Four visits or fewer.
- I
Book
Call (773) 507-9747 or send the form. Beata works by appointment only.
- II
Consult
A one-on-one fitting. Bring the undergarments and shoes you will wear with the garment.
- III
Confirm
You get the price before any work begins. A 20% deposit reserves your alterations.
- IV
Fit & collect
Final fitting, last adjustments, and your garment is ready to wear.
I bought a wedding dress which needed sizing, length and some design changes and Beata did an incredible job! She was so easy to schedule with and was upfront about costs (extremely reasonable) and possibilities with the dress. Her work is exact and she has a great eye for adjustments.
Gosia · Wedding gown
Not only did she do the simple things like hemming and taking the bodice in, but she also reconstructed the back of my dress and altered my veil! She is so skilled and I cannot recommend her enough!
Melina · Wedding gown
I found a dress online but not the color. Within less than 3 months she magically created the most beautiful evening gown that received many compliments that night.
Marta · Custom evening gown
Beata did an amazing job tailoring my dress, my daughter’s dress and my husband’s suit even though it was all last minute! Very professional and fast service.
Ola · Family wedding party
Beata did a great job with my wedding dresses. She added beautiful sleeves to my wedding dress to match my veil.
Ali · Wedding gown
Very professional and reliable tailoring. On time, excellent service with good understanding of customer needs. Thank you Beatriss for our chairs!
Grzegorz · Home project
Beata is very diligent and has great personality. I would highly recommend her as a seamstress and am a customer myself!
Diana · Client
Where we work
An atelier in Hoffman Estates.
Clients come from about 15 miles around the studio. For larger projects, Beata travels to you, up to 25 miles.
How early should I book my wedding dress alterations?
Plan your consultation about 12 weeks before the wedding and your first fitting about 8 weeks before. Less time than that? Call (773) 507-9747 and ask about rush service.
What should I bring to my fitting?
The garment, plus the undergarments and shoes you will wear with it. The fit depends on both.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Beatriss works by appointment only, so Beata can give you one-on-one time. Call, text or send the booking form.
How much do alterations cost?
The full price list is on this site, with starting prices and ranges. Your exact price is confirmed at the consultation, before any work begins.
Is there a deposit?
Yes, a 20% deposit at the end of your consultation reserves your alterations.
Where is the studio, and do you travel?
The atelier is in Hoffman Estates, IL. Clients come from Schaumburg, Palatine, Barrington, Elgin, Arlington Heights and nearby towns. For larger projects Beata travels up to 25 miles.
Can Beata make a dress from scratch?
Yes. Beata designs and sews custom gowns when the dress you want does not exist in your color or size. Ask about timing at your consultation.
Czy mówicie po polsku?
Tak. Beata mówi po polsku, więc przymiarkę i wszystkie szczegóły możesz omówić po polsku.
Book a fitting
Reserve your appointment.
Send the form and Beata will call you back to set a time. Prefer to talk now? Call or text.
Book by phone or email
Call or text (773) 507-9747 or write to beatriss101@gmail.com. Tell Beata what needs fitting and your event date.