About Canoe Stitch

Bridal alterations with a measured process

Bridal and occasionwear alterations shaped around your garment, your timeline, and your event.

Canoe Stitch focuses on bridal gowns, occasion dresses, and formalwear that need careful fitting and considered adjustment. Each project begins with an inspection of the garment construction, fabric, and requested fit so the work can be planned clearly before any alterations begin.

We work through a staged fitting process that allows room for review, adjustment, and final checking before collection. Our studio in Drammen supports brides, wedding party members, and occasionwear customers who want a practical alteration plan for an important date.

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What we value

Values behind every alteration

Clear communication, careful workmanship, and a process that suits formal garments.

Inspection first

We begin with a garment review so the quote reflects the fabric, seams, condition, and the work actually needed. That way, the alteration plan is based on inspection rather than assumptions.

Staged fittings

Bridal and occasionwear often need more than one fitting. We plan the work in stages so each adjustment can be checked before the next one is approved.

Material-aware finishing

We aim to match original thread and trim where available, but availability must be confirmed first. The result is a careful finish that respects the garment's construction and materials.

Deadline planning

Event dates matter, so we work back from the deadline and confirm the fitting schedule before the alterations proceed. This helps keep the project realistic and organized.

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Our story

How we work

A fitting process designed to keep the garment, the schedule, and the final check aligned.

2021

Founded for formalwear

Canoe Stitch was founded in 2021 with a focus on formalwear alterations that require careful planning and close attention to construction.

Multi-fitting

Built around clear planning

Founder Maren Thorsen built the studio around multi-fitting work, clear quotations after inspection, and deadlines mapped to the event date.

Before the event

Focused on event timing

Today, the studio supports clients who need alterations for weddings and other special occasions, with fittings arranged to confirm the next step at each stage.