The Gilded Thimble

Carissa is an outgoing, creative soul who infuses her work with passion and laughter. She has been sewing for over 20 years, has designed & manufactured clothing lines for boutiques but her passion is Bridal Gowns. Her passion for beautiful design coverage with perfectionism. Crafting your bridal gown to your form requires detail. This is crucial but this is FUN!

Serving Roanoke,...

We specialize in Bridal gown alterations.
We love what we do!
We are open by appointment only.
We have smokin' hot reviews all over the web, please search!
We are highly skilled perfectionists, so you will be thrilled with the results.
We repair damaged or vintage gowns.
Our clientele come from all over the state, and often from out of state.
We have fun personalities, so you will have a blast....

The Gilded Thimble is a full service seamstress' shop serving Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Bedford, Virginia. We perform alterations on all styles of clothing, including wedding gowns. We also offer consulting, sewing, and design work for home decor projects, including drapes. If you are looking for a dressmaker to create one of a kind ensemble, look no further. We do custom dressmaking. Have your...

The Gilded Thimble specializes in Bridal gown alterations.

We are open by appointment only Tuesday through Saturday. The Gilded Thimble specializes in Bridal gown alterations. Their passion for beautiful design converges with perfectionism. Because of the marriage of art and skill, dreams are realized in this downtown loft studio every day. Browse through their galleries, ask your friends and...

We are open by appointment only Tuesday through Saturday. The Gilded Thimble specializes in Bridal gown alterations. Their passion for beautiful design converges with perfectionism. Because of the marriage of art and skill, dreams are realized in this downtown loft studio every day. Browse through their galleries, ask your friends and wedding industry professionals, or make an appointment to...