ABOUT

​I am a Seamstress with 25+ years experience with a Harford County home-based business in Forest Hill, Maryland that I have owned and operated for 20+ years.  I started this service in the September 2000 because I love helping people achieve the look they want and deserve at affordable prices.  ​My hobbies outside of sewing are spending time with my family and friends, biking, sports, painting, swimming, watching movies and exploring.

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My History

I started sewing when I was a little girl at the age of 7 and was taught the basics by both my Aunt and my grandmother. As a couple years pasted, my interests grew stronger and would sew whenever I had the opportunity to do so. When I got to Middle School, they offered a Home Economics class, so I took advantage of having some fun in school. Needless, to say I ended up being the teacher's assistance. I went through Middle, High School, College, U.S. Army and a Medical Trade School. I enjoyed the strengths and expectations of what both the U.S. Army and Medical fields offered; my love of Sewing has always persisted.

For many years, I have made repairs, alterations, crafts and more for family and friends, until one day a friend asked me "Why don't you turn this into a business?" "Oh my...I thought! I have had my calling in front of my face for years." I enjoy helping people, just like you, get what they want and just have trouble finding it. "WOW, what a wonderful gift I was given!" When my husband and I decided to start a family, we discussed me staying at home to raise the kids.  I left my career in the medical field and starting my sewing business in September 2000.  At the time we lived in a townhouse so I was limited on the services I could offer until we bought his parents' house in 2007.  Once we settled in, I started offering wedding dress alterations and in 2009 we were able to move everything to a studio space on the property separate from the house. I have continued to grow year after year and absolutely love helping my brides prepare for one of the most important days of their life.  I love sewing and take great pride in my work giving customers over 25 years' experience. I enjoy taking the worrying off their minds and giving personalized attention.

​I offer many areas of service specializing in alterations: wedding dresses, bridal party/other formal and everyday clothing.  I can also assist you with embroidery, home decor, memory items and more. 
Check my areas of Service from the menu bar.

Give me a call and let's see what I can do for you!
​*For appointments scheduled online in my studio.

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Forms of Payment Accepted:

I take Cash and Check* (payable to The Joy Of Sewing & Embroidery Service) and EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and
Major Credit Cards are now accepted*
Payment plans can be worked out if time permits. Ask for details as certain restrictions apply. 
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*NSF/Re-Deposit Checks carry a $45.00 fee in addition to amount of check. Certain restrictions apply for credit cards.  ​See policy/disclaimer. 

Additional Information about me:

I am also a Tastefully Simple Consultant....Please feel free to place an order anytime... ​www.tastefullysimple.com/web/cpelt