Ava's Alterations& Galante Couture
Elaborate black and dark-colored Halloween gowns with lace, beadwork, and tulle on mannequins in the studio
πŸ•ΈοΈ Spooky Season Has Arrived

Five Generations of Excellence

Where Every
Stitch Tells
Your Story

Bridal alterations, formalwear, and custom couture β€” now with a wicked twist for spooky season. πŸŽƒ

Franklin, WI Β· By appointment only Β· ASL friendly Β· πŸ•·οΈ Spooky season specials available

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πŸŽƒSpooky Season Is Hereβ€” Halloween-inspired gowns & alterations now available.πŸ•ΈοΈCustom couture from $1,300 Β· Alterations from $20 Β· By appointment only

πŸ•―οΈ What We Do

Our Services

From delicate bridal hems to everyday ready-to-wear, we bring 75+ years of family expertise to every garment.

Beautiful beach wedding ceremony

Bridal Alterations

From $75

Custom bustles, bodice work, hemming, and waist adjustments for your dream wedding gown. We handle the most intricate designs with care.

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Bride walking down the aisle with bridal party

Bridal Party

From $65

Bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride/groom, and flower girl alterations. We fit your entire wedding party from grandma to flower girl.

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Bride in elegant gown with long train and cascading bouquet β€” black and white

Custom Couture Gowns

From $1,300

One-of-a-kind formal gowns and prom dresses designed and crafted by Galante Couture. Each piece is unique β€” no two are alike.

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Bride and groom at wedding with mariachi band

Men's Tailoring

From $65

Expert tailoring for suits, jackets, pants, shirts, and vests. Look sharp for the big day or any occasion.

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Expert seamstress working on a garment at the sewing machine

Ready-to-Wear Alterations

From $20

Everyday garments tailored to fit you perfectly. Hemming pants, taking in jackets, adjusting dresses, replacing zippers β€” we handle it all with the same care we give a wedding gown.

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Turnaround times: Ready-to-wear: ~2 weeks Β· Wedding dresses: 2.5 months Β· Bridesmaids: 1 month Β· Custom: up to 6 months

Rush orders available β€” Wedding dress rush (under 2.5 months): $100 | Under 1 month: $150 | Bridesmaids rush: $25–$50

🧡Community Classes

Sip-n-Sew
Classes Are Back

Our popular Sip-n-Sew classes are ramping up this October! Grab a drink, pick a project, and spend the evening creating something beautiful with your hands. Whether you're a total beginner or you've been sewing for years, there's a seat at the table for you.

Each session includes all materials, guided instruction from Ava & team, and refreshments. It's the perfect way to learn a new skill, meet creative people, and unwind after a long week.

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    Every Thursday Β· 5:30 – 9:00 PM
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    $50 per session Β· Materials & refreshments included
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    Family-friendly youth class Β· Available monthly
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    October projects Β· Stuffed desktop ghosts, Harvest Napkin Sets, Pumpkin or Leaf throw pillow covers
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    No experience needed Β· We'll teach you everything
October Sip-n-Sew flyer β€” vintage holiday themed hands-on sewing projects every Thursday, 5:30-9:00pm, $50 includes materials and refreshments
Sip-n-Sew workshop group with handmade fabric pumpkins

β€œI came in not knowing how to thread a needle and left with a handmade apron I'm actually proud of. The whole vibe is so warm and welcoming.”

β€” Sip-n-Sew Attendee

πŸŽƒSpooky Season 2026

Halloween Couture

This October, we're bringing the dark glamour. Spider webs, bat motifs, black lace, and deep jewel tones β€” our studio has been transformed into a haunted couture wonderland. Come see what wicked creations we've conjured up. πŸ•·οΈ

Elaborate black and dark-colored Halloween gowns with lace, beadwork, and tulle on mannequins

Our studio has gone full spooky β€” black lace, beadwork, and dark glamour everywhere you look. πŸ•ΈοΈ

Orange spiderweb gown and deep purple bat-motif gown on mannequins
Halloween gowns with spider webs, skull decorations, and sewing materials in the studio
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Dark Glamour Gowns

Black lace, spider web overlays, bat motifs, and deep jewel tones. Our Halloween couture collection is hauntingly beautiful and completely one-of-a-kind.

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October Events & Fittings

Halloween parties, costume galas, fall weddings β€” whatever your spooky occasion, we'll make sure you look drop-dead gorgeous.

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The Whole Coven

Bring your whole crew. Bridesmaids, friends, family β€” we'll fit your entire party in coordinating spooky-chic looks for the season.

Something wicked this way sews. 🧡

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⭐ Kind Words

What Our Brides Say

Real stories from real brides. Every review is a reminder of why we love what we do.

5.0 on Google Β· 50+ reviews
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She worked magic on my dress. I went from feeling completely devastated to feeling excited and beautiful again.
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β€” Emily Doig

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Emily Doig

3 weeks ago

β€œShe worked magic on my dress. I went from feeling completely devastated to feeling excited and beautiful again.”

After a complete nightmare experience with a previous seamstress that left my wedding dress in terrible condition, I truly didn't think it could be saved. Then I found Ava's Alterations and I am beyond grateful that I did. Not only does Ava absolutely know what she is doing, but she worked magic on my dress. Her skill, attention to detail, and calm confidence immediately put me at ease during such a stressful situation. What made the experience even more special is that it's truly a family effort. Ava, her son, and her daughter are all incredible. They are kind, welcoming, and genuinely care about their clients. You can feel the love and pride they put into their work from the moment you walk in. Thanks to them, my dress is now going to be everything I dreamed it would be (and more). I went from feeling completely devastated to feeling excited and beautiful again. If you are looking for someone you can trust with something as important as your wedding dress, I cannot recommend Ava and her family enough. They are truly amazing.

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Rachel D

Local Guide8 weeks ago

β€œMy wedding dress alteration experience was easy and seamless. Everything ended up looking lovely and there were no issues!”

Thank you to Ava and her whole family & staff for making my wedding dress alteration experience easy and seamless (pun intended 😊). I was nervous making changes due to how complex the lacework on my dress was, but everything ended up looking lovely and there were no issues! I appreciated the advice and suggestions that were given in regards to my dress and would definitely return if I need something complex altered again.

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Melissa Tabaska

9 months ago

β€œThey completely transformed it into the wedding dress of my dreams. The price was exactly what they quotedβ€”no surprises.”

I had the best experience at Ava's! My dress didn't fit well when I first brought it in, but they completely transformed it into the wedding dress of my dreams. Everyone was so kind and professional, and the price was exactly what they quotedβ€”no surprises. Alex even offered to help on my wedding day if I had any dress issues! I can't recommend Ava's enough.

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Marissa Bunn

Local Guide10 months ago

β€œThere were zero questions or stress the day of the wedding, and my dress fit like a dream.”

I cannot thank Ava, Judy, and the entire team at Ava's Alterations enough for their incredible work on my wedding dress. From start to finish, they were kind, professional, and so attentive to detail. We had some challenges getting the straps to sit just right, but they were so patient and accommodatingβ€”squeezing in extra fittings even as the big day approached. Since we were getting married out of town, Ava went above and beyond by giving us her personal number in case we had any last-minute questions or concerns about the bustle. Fortunately, we didn't need itβ€”because she and her team took the time to thoroughly educate my bridesmaids on how to handle everything. There were zero questions or stress the day of the wedding, and my dress fit like a dream.

πŸ•―οΈ Our Story

A Family Legacy
Woven in Thread

Three generations β€” Ava, Judaline, and Alex β€” holding scissors in the studio

It started with Grandma Carol Galante designing fashion in the 1960s and Grandpa Fred running his fabric store. That love for fabric and craftsmanship passed through the generations β€” from Carol to Judaline, and now to Ava and her daughter Alex.

Today, Ava's Alterations brings 75+ years of combined family sewing experience to every garment that enters our Franklin, WI studio. We're not just seamstresses β€” we're a family of artisans who understand that your wedding dress, your suit, your gown carries a story.

Our team is ASL fluent and proudly serves the Deaf community. We take on the complex projects others turn away. Because for us, the harder the challenge, the more rewarding the result.

75+
Years Combined Experience
5
Generations of Artisans
27
Years Ava's Experience
Ava, Judaline, and Alex β€” three generations in the studio waiting area
Rows of colorful thread spools in the sewing studio
Cozy waiting area with fireplace and vintage spinning wheel
Close-up of hand beading on a wedding gown
Dress forms and garments in the studio

πŸ•―οΈ Get in Touch

Book Your
Appointment

All fittings are by appointment only. Send us a message with details about your garment and timeline, and we'll get back to you within 24 business hours.

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Studio Location

7131 S 76th St, Franklin, WI

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By Appointment

Tue/Thu/Fri 1–5 PM Β· Wed 1–6 PM Β· Sat 10:30 AM–2 PM

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ASL Friendly

Our entire team is ASL fluent. We proudly serve the Deaf community.

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