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Best wedding gown alterations · Lincoln, Nebraska

Your gown, fitted as if it were made for you.

Wedding gown alteration is Nga Vu’s specialty. With more than 25 years of experience, she has fitted Lincoln brides for their most important day, with patient, careful work and honest advice.

A bride in a fitted gown and long veil stands at the altar of a church beneath a stained glass window

Specialty

Wedding gown alterations

Experience

25+ years of sewing

By appointment only

402-570-7703

Find us

4535 Normal Blvd, Suite 205
Lincoln, NE 68506

Our specialty

Wedding gown alterations are what we do best.

Most of Nga’s work is bridal. She listens first, explains your options plainly, and then does the work with care.

A bride in a lace gown with a long train and veil at the N. Tailor fitting studio

What a wedding gown fitting includes

Bustles

A clean, secure bustle for your train.

Bodice fittings & resizing

A precise, comfortable fit through the bodice and waist.

Hems & finishing details

Even, careful hems on lace, tulle, and satin.

Last-minute fittings

Wedding date close? Text right away and ask what’s possible.

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Also fitting the wedding party

A bridesmaid in a burgundy dress with two flower girls in ivory tulle skirts

Bridesmaids & flower girls

A whole wedding party, one trusted seamstress.

A smiling bride in a white gown opens her arms to hug her mother, who wears a burgundy velvet dress

Mothers of the bride & groom

Elegant dresses fitted so you feel beautiful and comfortable all day.

Nga also takes on special-occasion dresses, suits, zipper replacements, and repairs, all by appointment.

Fitting planner

When should you book your first fitting?

Enter your wedding date to see when to book your first fitting, plus what happens at each of your three fittings.

Plan on 12 weeks

Schedule your first wedding gown fitting 12 weeks before your wedding day.

  1. First fitting · 30 to 45 minutes

    Nga pins what needs to be altered and shows you your bustle options.

  2. Second fitting · 30 minutes or less

    She double-checks the work before finishing. A half deposit is due.

  3. Third fitting · 30 minutes or less

    Everything is sewn and ready to pick up. The balance is due.

Nga Vu, smiling and walking outdoors in a navy polka-dot dress

Meet Nga Vu

Sewing has been Nga’s passion since she was young.

For more than 25 years, Nga has specialized in wedding gown alterations. She also works with clients on bridesmaid dresses, special-occasion wear, and everyday tailoring. Her goal is simple: to help you look good and feel great in your clothes.

Whatever your tailoring need, you can count on her professional skill and close attention.

Read her story

Reviews from Google

Kind words from our brides

“Nga was recommended by a friend, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. She was able to take my mother-of-the-groom dress and turn it into something that I felt beautiful & comfortable in. She added a little bling around the waist & took in the bodice. Her prices were very reasonable and she completed the work in a few weeks. Thank you Nga!”
Mary S.
“Nga is so kind & sweet to work with!!! Upfront with information & honest in what needs to be altered or not. 2 other of my family members also have used N. Tailor for their wedding dress alterations.”
Jordan P.
“N. Tailor was so helpful and pleasant to work with. She was professional but encouraging and got my dress done quickly and beautifully. Fittings and appointments hardly took any time at all, and she made sure I was happy with the progress the entire time. Highly recommend for any tailoring needs!”
Mechaela J.
“Nga has worked on my designer wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses over the years. She’s friendly and quick. I’d recommend her if you’re in the area.”
Jessica

Request an appointment

Tell Nga about your gown.

Send a request and Nga will reply by text or email to confirm a time. Every fitting is by appointment.

What do you need help with?

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Appointments & location

Address

4535 Normal Blvd, Suite 205
Lincoln, NE 68506

Get directions

By appointment only

Every fitting is scheduled just for you.

Text or email to choose a time that works for you. Please book early if your wedding date is coming up.

Text 402-570-7703

N. Tailor

4535 Normal Blvd, Suite 205
Lincoln, NE 68506

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Planning your fittings?

Find answers on timing, what to bring, and how fittings work.

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