Alterations questions, answered.

Crafty Nayna is a home sewing room in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. You will get the address when you set up your visit. See the Denison page for more.

Nayna is a wife, a mother of two and a grandmother of four. She has done alterations for years, both professionally and from home, and now sews from her home in Denison.

Yes. Nayna sews from Denison and helps customers across Grayson County, including Sherman, Pottsboro, Howe, Van Alstyne and Knollwood.

Yes. Reach out first so Nayna can set up a time for your fitting, drop-off or pickup.

Probably. Just ask. If there are questions, Nayna will let you know if she is able to do it.

Fill out the quote form on this page or call Nayna. Tell her what you need and she will let you know what is possible, the timing and the price.

Yes. Sherman customers bring their clothes to Nayna's sewing room in Denison, a short drive north on US 75. See alterations for Sherman.

Yes. Pottsboro is just west of Denison, near Lake Texoma. See alterations for Pottsboro.

Yes. Both towns sit along US 75 south of Sherman. See Howe and Van Alstyne.

Yes. Nayna helps customers from all over Grayson County, including Bells, Whitesboro, Tom Bean and Gunter.

All fittings, drop-offs and pickups happen at Nayna's home sewing room in Denison.

Nayna alters wedding, bridesmaid and prom dresses from her sewing room in Denison, close to Sherman and all of Grayson County. See bridal and prom alterations or bridal alterations for Sherman.

The earlier the better. Formal dresses usually need a fitting or two, so reach out as soon as you have the dress and your date. [Confirm lead time with Nayna]

Yes. Nayna has altered bridesmaid dresses before. Send her how many dresses you have and your wedding date, and she will let you know what she can fit in.

It can. Tell Nayna about the venue and the ground you will walk on. Grass and sand catch long hems, so she may suggest a slightly different length.

Prom season is busy in the spring for Denison, Sherman and other Grayson County schools. Reach out early so there is time for a fitting before the big night.

Bring the dress plus the shoes and undergarments you will wear on the day. That way the fit and length are right the first time.

Nayna hems slacks, dresses and coat sleeves in Denison for customers in Sherman and across Grayson County. See hemming or hemming for Sherman.

A quick fitting is the best way to get the length right. If you have a piece that is already the perfect length, bring it and Nayna can match it.

If they are cotton or a cotton blend, it is a good idea. Wash and dry them the way the care label says a time or two first, so the hem does not end up short after shrinking.

Bring the shoes you plan to wear most with the garment. A hem for flats and a hem for heels or boots are different lengths.

Yes. Nayna hems coat and jacket sleeves as well as slacks, dresses and skirts.

Nayna replaces zippers in pants, jackets and dresses from her Denison sewing room. See zipper replacement.

Yes. Nayna replaces zippers in jackets and coats, as well as pants and dresses.

Often the slider is worn out. Depending on the zipper, a new slider may help, but a full replacement is usually the longer lasting fix. Nayna will take a look and tell you.

If you love the piece and the fabric is in good shape, a new zipper is usually a simple way to keep wearing it.

You do not have to. Reach out first and Nayna will let you know what she needs for your garment.

Yes. Nayna takes in clothes that are too big and adjusts clothes that are a little too small. See take in and let out alterations.

Often, yes. It depends on how much extra fabric is inside the seams. Bring it in and Nayna will check before she promises anything.

Yes. Adjusting shoulders that are too big is something Nayna does.

Yes. A fitting lets Nayna pin the garment on you so it fits the way you want.

Yes. Taking in clothes that have gotten too big is one of the most common fit alterations Nayna does.

Nayna patches rips and tears and sews patches onto jackets from Denison, close to Pottsboro and Lake Texoma. See clothing repair or repairs for Pottsboro.

Yes. Nayna sews patches onto jackets. Bring the patches and show her where you want each one.

Yes. Nayna patches rips and tears. Bring the garment so she can see the fabric and the tear.

Yes. Small tears usually grow each time the piece is washed or worn, so an early fix is easier.

Bring it in and ask. Nayna will let you know if it is something she can repair.

Nayna has done many alterations on uniforms, including youth baseball, for families in Denison, Sherman and nearby towns. See uniform alterations.

Yes. Nayna has done many alterations on youth baseball uniforms.

Reach out with how many uniforms you have and when the season starts. Nayna will let you know what she can do.

Yes, if possible. Nayna can pin the uniform on the player and make sure they can move freely.

Neat but not tight. Loose fitting clothing helps players stay cooler in North Texas heat.

Yes. Nayna has made clothing from patterns for customers. See custom sewing.

Yes. Nayna has made clothing from patterns for customers.

Reach out first and share what you have in mind. Nayna will let you know what she needs.

Patterns and store clothes use different sizing. Nayna goes by your actual measurements, not the size number.

Just ask. If there are questions, Nayna will let you know if she is able to do it.

Nayna makes baby quilts in Denison for families in Sherman and across Grayson County. Design one in the Quilt Studio on the baby quilts page.

Nayna has made quilts, but she enjoys baby quilts more than larger sizes. Ask and she will let you know.

Yes. Use the Quilt Studio on this page to pick fabrics and patterns, then send her your design.

Safe to Sleep advises keeping quilts out of a baby's sleep area. Use it for supervised play, tummy time, decor or as a keepsake.

Reach out as early as you can and let her know the due date or shower date. [Confirm lead time with Nayna]