ENVY, a.k.a. Brenda Scharlau, has provided quality alterations to the Fox Valley Area for over 40 years. I offer flexible appointment hours, easy drop off and pickup, and fast turnaround time. I will also do house calls as needed.

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Past & Present Professional Experience:

• Matthew Christopher Inc: couture bridal fashions, quality control seamstress.

• The East Room/ Merra Lee Shops, Geneva : formal wear including heavily beaded gowns, silk, crepe, and taffeta

• All Sew, Batavia: all forms of alterations including zippers, coat relining, cushions, drapes & tailoring

• All Dressed Up Costumes, Batavia: costuming, fur bodies, historical reenactment, cosplay

• Fireground Supply, West Chicago: uniforms

• Past Elegance, Wheaton: vintage restorationist, proficient in hand repair of antique garments

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            Offering a full service shop, no job is too big or small for ALTS BY ENVY. So, bring your prom dresses, your Brownie patches, your vintage clothing, your "oh-too-loose-or-too-tight" suits in for alterations, and I will provide quality work in quick time at an affordable rate!

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                                               Shop hours: Monday - Friday 6PM- 9PM. Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sundays.

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                                                                                         By appointment only. Street parking only.

Call 630-879-3406  or  text 630-450-1983.