top of page
Sewing Machine

KN CUSTOM SEWING

Home: Welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

  • Please fully read our policies and procedures located on our FAQ page before booking an appointment.

  • Appointments required for ALL garments. No walk-ins.

  • We are booking out 1 week in advance for weekdays and Saturdays are filling up approximately 2 months in advance. Please plan accordingly.

  • Prom: We are cutting off for Prom on MARCH 1st. This means Prom dresses and suits need to have an initial fitting and be in the shop by MARCH 1st.

  • Ready-to-Wear: Approximately 1-Week turnaround time.

  • Wedding Party (Maids, Mothers, Groomsmen, etc) turnaround time is a 4-week minimum.

  • Brides: We are cut off for wedding dates before April 17, 2025 with custom alterations. See FAQ page for turnaround time minimums and a list of what qualifies as custom work. 

  • Brides: We are cut off for wedding dates before March 17, 2025 with standard alterations. See FAQ page for turnaround time minimums.

  • Additional Closures: December 21st - 26th for Christmas. Dember 28th - January 1st for New Years.

Home: Headliner

ALTERATIONS

By Appointment Only

BRIDAL

Since 1995, when KN Custom Sewing was established, we've specialized in bridal alterations. Please check our FAQ page for more details on what to expect during your fitting.

Bridal fittings should be scheduled 3 months in advance at a minimum.

Bridal fittings with custom work should be scheduled 4 months in advance at a minimum, EX: adding/creating sleeves.

FORMALWEAR

We can assist with your entire bridal party from Mother-of-the-Bride/Groom, to bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, etc... Our formalwear department also includes but isn't limited to prom dress, ballgowns, cocktail dresses and other special occasion garments.
Formalwear fittings should be scheduled 1 month in advance at a minimum.

READY-TO-WEAR

Ready-to-wear is exactly what it sounds like; the items in your closet that aren't for special occasions and are ready-to-wear. We excel in businesswear and military suits. Please check our FAQ page to review all items we do and do not work on.

Ready-to-wear items have a 10-14 day turnaround but is subject to change due to high workload seasons. See Announcements & Updates for updated turnaround times.

Home: Services
Woman Cutting Fabric

HOURS OF OPERATION

- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -

Sunday/Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 4pm / Appointments 1 - 4pm
Saturday: Appointments 9am - Noon

CONTACT US

To make an appointment, please call us at 515.233.0303

​

1609 Golden Aspen Dr. 

Suite 103

Ames, IA 50010

​

Bridal Specialist: Sarah Mader

sarah.kncustomsewing@gmail.com

​

RTW & Formalwear Specialist: Colby Backous

colby.kncustomsewing@gmail.com

Home: Text
bottom of page