Business Details
Expert Sewing & Alteration Services in Minden
A Gourmet Sewing Company has dedicated itself to the art of fabric craftsmanship since its founding. With over four decades of hands-on experience, our owner Gloria Gero has cultivated expertise in transforming visions into meticulously tailored garments and home decor solutions. Our services span bridal gown alterations, custom menswear tailoring, costume creation, and window treatment design, serving clients across Minden, Gardnerville, Carson Valley, Bishop, Mammoth, and Tahoe. Gloria's background includes studying Rundschau Pattern Drafting under Sabine David and providing costume design for prestigious performing arts organizations like The Sierra Nevada Ballet and Peggy Fleming Show on Ice.As a member of both the American Sewing Guild and Carson Valley Quilting Guild, we combine technical precision with artistic vision to address every fabric-related challenge. Our philosophy emphasizes personalized service through appointment-only consultations, ensuring focused attention to detail for projects ranging from simple hems to complex custom designs. We approach each task with the belief that fabric limitations exist only in imagination, offering creative problem-solving for garments, uniforms, and home decor items alike.
Services
Bridal Gowns
Men's Wear
Pants & Jeans
Blouses & Dresses
Uniforms
Window Treatments
Costumes
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in custom sewing and alterations
- Former costumer for professional performing arts organizations
- Member of American Sewing Guild and Carson Valley Quilting Guild
- Specialize in bridal gown alterations and custom designs
- Offer creative solutions for home decor and costumes
Services
Bridal Gowns
We specialize in wedding gown alterations and custom bridal designs. Our expertise ensures perfect fit and finish for your special day. From simple adjustments to complete redesigns, our team brings bridal visions to life while maintaining the garment's original integrity.
Men's Wear
Expert tailoring services for suits, dress pants, and formal wear. We guarantee precise alterations that enhance fit and comfort for any occasion. Our experience includes military dress uniforms and law enforcement regulation-compliant tailoring.
Window Treatments
Creative solutions for curtains, drapes, and custom home accents. We design functional window treatments that complement interior spaces. Our team handles complex projects requiring specialized fabric work and dimensional accuracy.
Costumes
Custom costume creation for Halloween, theatrical productions, and special events. We transform conceptual ideas into wearable art. Our experience includes professional performing arts costume design for ballet and ice shows.
Uniforms
Precision tailoring for military, law enforcement, and specialty uniforms. We maintain strict compliance with dress code regulations. Our services include both standard alterations and custom uniform creation for specific requirements.
People
Gloria Gero
Owner
Gloria Gero has specialized in custom sewing and alterations for over 40 years. She studied Rundschau Pattern Drafting under Sabine David and created costumes for professional performing arts groups. Her expertise spans bridal wear, menswear, and home decor projects.
Questions
What types of sewing services do you offer?
We provide bridal gown alterations, custom dressmaking, men's suit tailoring, costume creation, window treatments, and uniform tailoring. Our expertise covers both garment and home decor projects.
Do you handle complex alteration projects?
Yes, we specialize in challenging alterations including wedding gown restyling, costume construction, and regulation-compliant uniform tailoring. Our experience ensures professional results for difficult fabric types and designs.
Can you create custom designs from scratch?
Absolutely. We offer complete custom design services for bridal wear, evening gowns, and specialty costumes. Our process includes pattern drafting and fabric selection assistance to realize your vision.
Do you work with home decor items?
Yes, we create custom window treatments and home accents. Our experience includes designing and constructing drapes, valances, and other fabric-based home decor elements.
How do appointments work?
We operate by appointment only. Call 775.450.6233 to schedule a consultation where we'll discuss your project requirements and timeline in a dedicated session.
Reviews (4)
Karina Riley
Jan 13, 2022
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Not only is Gloria incredible at what she does, but she always had me cracking up when I was with her for fittings. She is a no-nonsense kind of person and I always knew I was going to get her honest opinion, which I appreciated. My wedding dress had a massive train with satin box pleats, and I had a very specific vision for the bustle - I didn't want it to look like there even was a bustle. Not an easy challenge, but she mastered it! (See photo for before and after)
We were supposed to get married in late August, but the Caldor Fire had other plans and Gloria was very accommodating and gracious
We were supposed to get married in late August, but the Caldor Fire had other plans and Gloria was very accommodating and gracious
Manny Avetisyan
Jan 25, 2019
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$17 to change a zipper on some swim trunks? Two wks out? Time to get me a sewing machine and change careers.
Jasa Mayotte
Aug 06, 2018
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Amazing job! I am 411 and brought in a bunch of clothes that I ordered online that were huge for me but now they fit me just right! Im so impressed and loved the service! Thank you everything fits just right
Kate B.
Aug 14, 2013
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I am extremely happy with my experience here! I came in with a dress for a wedding that was miles too big and I was panicked that I would have to rush to purchase another one last minute. Gloria was able to alter it to fit perfectly(!) and it felt like an entirely different dress by the time she was done. Professional and knowledgeable--I highly recommend her.
