Bridal and occasion wear,
made to fit you
Over 30 years of experience with wedding dresses, haute couture and luxury pieces. Private atelier, by appointment only.
SMS +45 31 40 57 87
Service in English, Italian and Spanish.
About Ilenia
Clothes have always been part of my family. Now they are my craft.
- Three generationsItaly & the Caribbean
My family has made women's clothing in its own factories for three generations.
- 2015Reading, England
I found La Sartoria: wedding dresses, haute couture and luxury pieces.
- TodayAalborg
My own private atelier, where every dress gets time and attention.
I know how a garment is built from the inside. That is how I can give a dress a whole new life.Ilenia Mocci
Services
Wedding dresses
Hemming, taking in, bustles, straps and sleeves.
Confirmation dresses
Alterations so the dress fits perfectly on the day.
Bridesmaid and evening dresses
Alterations for parties and gala evenings.
Restyling and transformations
Give a dress a new life, or have it resized.
General alterations
Hemming, taking in and adjusting everyday clothes, jackets and suits.
Clothing and leather repairs
Zips, seams, holes and wear on clothing and leather.
Made-to-measure cushions and curtains
Sewn from your own fabric, exactly as you want them.
What does it cost?
No two dresses are alike. I work by the hour, which is why I can't give a price by text: I need to see the dress on you and feel how it is made and what fabric it is. The prices below are only a guide: they give you an idea of time and cost, not a fixed price.
Simple alterations
Usually 3–6 hours of work, for example hemming and taking in.
Bigger alterations
Sleeves, layers, necklines and transformations can take more than 10 hours.
Confirmation dresses
Usually 1–3 hours of work at 565 kr.
Guide prices only: we agree the final price once I've seen the dress on you.
When I give you my quote with the time and price for every alteration, you can relax: I get it right 99% of the time.
- Hourly rate 600 kr: wedding and evening dresses, elegant clothing, made-to-measure garments and accessories
- Hourly rate 565 kr: children's occasion dresses, e.g. confirmation
- You don't pay for fittings.
- Materials such as fabric, lace and buttons at cost price.
- All prices include VAT (moms).
Price list for everyday clothes
- Trousers, simple hemfrom 200 kr
- Jeans, hemfrom 250 kr
- Jeans, patches over ripsfrom 150 kr
- Trousers, new zip (zip included)from 200 kr
- Puffer or winter jacket, new zip (zip not included)from 580 kr
- Puffer or winter jacket, new zip sliderfrom 100 kr
- Suit jacket, shorter sleeves with buttonsfrom 580 kr
- Suit jacket, shorter lengthfrom 580 kr
- Suit jacket, taking infrom 300 kr
- Shirt, taking in at the back with dartsfrom 180 kr
- Small seam repairsfrom 60 kr
- Cushions made from your own fabric, with zipfrom 280 kr each
All prices are guide starting prices including VAT. You get the final price once I've seen the garment.
How it works
Send a text
Text +45 31 40 57 87, ideally with a photo of the dress and the date of your event.
Fitting
We agree on a time for you to visit the atelier and try the dress on.
Ready to wear
I make the alterations and you come back for a final fitting.
Craft in the details
Sewn by hand, button by button: the small details that make a dress fit perfectly.
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Questions and answers
Booking and timing
When should I book an appointment for my wedding dress?
As soon as you've bought your dress and know when the shop will deliver it. Don't wait until a month before: book straight away and I'll take care of the rest. I always schedule the first fitting 1–2 months before the wedding, because I want to take your measurements as close to the day as possible. That way we avoid big changes in your figure, especially in a dress as complex as a wedding dress. In your first message, tell me what you'd like done and anything you're unsure about. I'll then judge whether we should meet earlier: for bigger alterations, or if materials need to be ordered, we meet 3–4 months before. These are the right timings for everything.
My wedding is a year away. Can I book already?
Yes, I'd love that! Your slot is then secured. The first fitting will still be 1–2 months before the wedding, and I'll get in touch as the date gets closer.
Why don't you do a fitting 6 or 3 months before?
Because planning a wedding is long and exciting, but also stressful, and we all want the big day to be perfect. Many women change size during that time, sometimes down, sometimes up, and sometimes there's wonderful news: a little one on the way! That's why an early fitting doesn't make sense. Even if you contact me a year ahead, the first fitting will always be 1–2 months before the big day.
How many fittings should I expect?
Usually two. After the first fitting I work on the dress for 1–2 weeks, and then it's ready for the second fitting. If everything fits perfectly, you take it home. If the dress needs extra work, such as new sleeves or special shaping, we usually add one or two fittings along the way, before the final fitting and handover. It really helps if you tell me in your first message what you need, so I can plan the appointments around you.
I'm pregnant. When should I book?
As soon as possible, so your slot is secured. Let me know you're pregnant and I'll make sure the dress is the right size and comfortable on the day.
I'm on a diet and expect to lose more weight before the big day. When should I book?
Straight away, once you've bought or collected your dress. Mention it in your message and I'll suggest a date as close to the wedding as possible, so the dress fits at its best. The first fitting is usually about a month before, and that's enough for the perfect fit.
When should I book for a confirmation dress?
As soon as you've bought the dress, send me a message with the date of the confirmation. I'll find you an after-school appointment 1–2 months before. My best tip: let your daughter try the dress on at home again a few weeks before our appointment. Girls often change shape since they first tried it on.
It's urgent! Can you still make it?
Text me straight away and I'll check my calendar. I always do my best to find a solution. Alterations that need fabric ordered do take time, though, so I can't promise those at the last minute.
Can I come at the weekend?
I see clients on weekdays, by appointment only. Weekends are for my family.
I just need my jeans hemmed. Do I need an appointment for that too?
Yes, always. My atelier is a private studio and I work a lot with occasion dresses, so even for a hem you need to book a time. I work on my own and don't have staff to welcome customers, so this way you won't have to wait.
How do I book an appointment?
Send me a text or a Messenger message, ideally with a photo of the dress and the date of your event. I'll suggest a time that suits you.
What if I need to cancel?
It happens! Just let me know as soon as you can. There is no cancellation fee.
The fitting
What should I bring to the first fitting?
Your shoes, the bra or cups you'll wear, your petticoat and smoothing shorts if you have them. That way I can see exactly how the dress will fall on the day.
How long does the first fitting take?
About an hour. We take our time so you feel at ease. The whole process usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Can I bring friends or family?
Of course! My atelier is small and cosy, so I ask you to bring one person.
Is there parking?
Yes, plenty! The atelier is on a farm in the countryside, so there is lots of free parking right by the door.
Do you speak Danish?
Feel free to text me in Danish, and I'll reply in Danish too. I don't speak Danish, though, so at the fitting we'll talk in English (or Italian or Spanish). If you like, bringing a Danish-speaking friend is a lovely idea.
Alterations and materials
What alterations can you do?
Almost anything! Hemming, taking in, bustles, straps, sleeves and necklines. I can add or remove sleeves, change a neckline, add or remove layers, add buttons and much more. I work on wedding dresses, confirmation dresses, evening dresses and everyday clothes too.
Can you make a wedding dress from scratch for me?
Unfortunately not. Wedding dresses are large and voluminous and need a lot of space to be cut, which I don't have in my atelier. But I can make almost any change you dream of on your own dress. Smaller made-to-measure pieces, such as accessories, cushions and curtains, I'm happy to make.
What about fabric, lace, buttons and other materials?
We'll talk about it together. I don't keep stock, but order what your dress needs from specialised suppliers in Europe, so the quality is the very best. Materials such as cups, zips, buttons, corset laces, lace, lining, sequins and beads are added to the invoice at cost price. I don't make any profit on them.
How much does it cost?
Have a look at my price guide further up the page. The prices only give an idea of time and cost. I can only give you the exact price once I've seen the dress, because it depends on the alterations, the fabric and how the dress is made. You don't pay for the time spent on fittings.
My dress is second-hand. Can you still alter it?
Yes, and I love it! Giving a dress a second life is wonderful. I just ask that it is washed and cleaned before you bring it.
Home visits
Can you come to my home?
Yes, if you can't come to the atelier. In Aalborg there is a fixed price of 625 kr including VAT, which covers one fitting and delivery of the dress. Outside Aalborg the price is based on kilometres. If you don't have space at home, we can also meet at one of the bridal shops I work with.
Peace of mind and honesty
What if something happens to my dress at your atelier?
If the dress gets dirty or damaged at my atelier, I pay for cleaning or repair. It has never happened in my whole career, but if it did, it would be my responsibility.
What if an alteration isn't quite right?
We're all human and mistakes can happen. If I've made an alteration wrongly, I'll fix it and pay for the extra time myself. Honesty always comes first.
Bridal shops that recommend me
I work with these lovely shops in North Jutland. If you bought your dress there, they already know me.
Have I altered a dress for you in Aalborg? I would love to hear how your day went, and to read your review on Google.
Contact
Restrup Engvej 26
9000 Aalborg
15 minutes from Aalborg centre
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Monday–Friday 11:00–17:30
By appointment only
Ilenia's Tailor Studio