I am looking for a reliable dress maker in San Antonio TX. Guest of upcoming wedding. Thanks for your help.?

I am a qualified seamstress who can give you some tips on where to find a seamstress in your area. First, ask everyone you know if they know of a seamstress. Even the check out lady at the corner store. Ask everyone. Go to a high end dress shop and ask if they can recommend a seamstress. Do not do this at a bridal shop because you will get nowhere with them. Go to the local and to the next biggest city and ask fabric stores if they have a list of seamstresses. Or, ask the employees behind the cutting counter if they have dressmakers they could recommend. Once you find a seamstress, ask her for references from her last three customers and from a former client who she made a custom garment for. Follow up with all references and ask: did the price quote change? Were appointments kept? Were you completely satisfied with the way the garment fit? Was it done on schedule? Did you have a signed contract? I cannot stress to you how important these questions are. Follow your instincts. Insist on a contract with the garment details (sketches, fabrics and written description of the garment) the cost (payment schedule included). Any seamstress who is not willing to do this is not worth your business. I hope these hints will help you find the best seamstress for your dressmaking needs.

ask at any fabric shop in your area - they often have names of local dressmakers. Also ask your work colleagues if they know of anyone.