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AN ONLINE BUSINESS membership for bridal seamstresses

Conquer business insecurities as you run a modern & profitable bridal alterations boutique.

I totally get it, you’re sewing into the wee hours of the morning.

You’re trying to balance your books, you’re reading all the self-help business books, and yet you still aren’t able to find the perfect balance that serves ideal clients, pays your bills, and also gives you time off.

You may be thinking, where’s that freedom that business owners always talk about?!

This is where Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress comes in!

I’ll come alongside you to help you curate the business of your dreams. It may actually look different than my own!

And that’s the beauty of this endeavor.

I want you to feel confident and empowered to run a business that best represents your values, reflects your artistry, and supports your lifestyle.

Let’s find what makes your business YOU, and let it shine!

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MONTHLY TRAINING
CALLS with EXPERTS

A COMMUNITY of
SEAMSTRESS FRIENDS

GROWING LIBRARY of
BUSINESS TRAININGS

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What’s
Included

MONTHLY TRAINING
CALLS with EXPERTS

WITH REPLAYS AVAILABLE FOR EACH CALL

A COMMUNITY of
SEAMSTRESS FRIENDS

BECAUSE BUSINESS SHOULDN’T BE LONELY

BOOK CLUB because
WE LIKE TO HAVE FUN

AND TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES CREATIVELY

GROWING LIBRARY of
BUSINESS TRAININGS

THAT YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS TO RIGHT AWAY!

“Before joining SBS, I was very nervous about what to expect in my business and honestly, emotional about it too.

I was in the throes of adjusting to just leaving my previous employer, and I was definitely unsure of what to expect for my first year.

Everyone is super supportive and friendly in our group, and that made me feel welcome. I am constantly using our platform to really be vulnerable and learn from mistakes or challenges or discuss opportunities that come up- and our groups’ support is priceless!

Since joining SBS, I’ve raised my prices, increased my social media presence, set up a CRM, implemented fitting packages, signed up to become a retailer for gown preservation, gained so much confidence, and have been much more mindful of my business marketing.

I’ve taken my business a lot more seriously since becoming a member, but in a fun, ever growing, challenging way!

- SARAH, SARAH BETTY DESIGNS

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Topics Include

Marketing & BRANDING

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tax preparations

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

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PROFESSIONAL CLIENT
communication

healthy personal boundaries

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BUILDING relationships with
local wedding vendors

And SO MUCH More!

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Nadine Bozeman

Meet Your Instructor

I help bridal seamstresses attain the savvy business skills they crave, so they can run their modern, profitable businesses with confidence!

I believe that knowledge leads to confidence, and confidence leads to actually delighting in our work

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JOIN THE
COMMUNITY

Review the tiers below and select the right one for you and your business. You can change your tier at any time!

CHECK YOUR
INBOX

Once you join you’ll receive an email with your next steps so you can get started right away.

ENJOY YOUR
MEMBER SPACE

You’ll get instant access to your member space with lots of trainings, resources, and our wonderful SBS community!

“SO MUCH has changed in my business since joining Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress. I’ve introduced packages, and other income streams such as preservation and day of services.

I’ve become more focused, organized, and profitable.

I feel more validated in my decisions because I have support behind them now. It’s helped me to be more confident in areas of insecurity within the business- such as saying NO, creating policies, offering new services or eliminating old ones.

I feel this group helps me to stay accountable completing my goals. It helps kick that imposter syndrome away when it creeps up and tells me I can't do it, or it won't work, whatever "it" may be.

I feel more empowered as a business owner.”

- ALLISON, HOOK & EYE

What Members
Are Saying…

SBS Testimonials

“Before joining SBS, I had never felt comfortable with the whole "business" part of the business. I'm confident in my sewing skills but taxes, contracts, etc., forget it!

Ultimately, I just thought I could never do it. I would always just have really expensive hobbies and I give up.

But this membership has been helping me formulate a plan for opening my business in 2023. The "member only" content is invaluable to me.

It's the roadmap I needed to help me set me up for success.

I feel like this community is there to help me with answers along the way too. Everyone has so many great things to share. I'm constantly taking notes!”

— MARIANNE

“Before signing up for SBS I felt alone and isolated. I was just eager to be part of a positive community, to learn more of my trade, ideas for leveling up my approach and presenting myself with more professionalism.

Since joining the membership I'm thrilled that my business communications are streamlined and I no longer have to look in 5 different places to follow up with communications. Now I'm able to work uninterrupted and work more sewing hours and less calling, texting and messaging on so many formats.

After the 1st training and 3 years my website was up and running in a matter of weeks! I had the courage to upgrade to include being paid for fittings!!

The membership exceeded my hopes and needs with topics I needed immediately and some I hadn't even considered.

Thank you for all you do for us, Nadine! “

— KATHY, FTTED STITCHES LLC

“I felt overworked and struggled with burnout and imposter syndrome. My biggest challenge was feeling confident in my work/customer experience. And I was constantly talking myself down when I was making invoices.

After joining Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress I felt more confident in my skills and validated in raising my prices. I am now charging what I am worth!

I have increased my prices across the board and added packages for bridal alterations. I used the template from your training and offered 3 packages.

At first, I was hesitant to switch to packages and charge for fittings, this has not decreased the number of brides I have scheduled!

From January to April (prior to raising prices and offering packages), my revenue has had an increase of approximately 133% in average revenue per bride!

It never hurts to invest in yourself and your business. The community that Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress has provided is priceless!

Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress has helped me become a better seamstress and business owner in so many different ways. It’s nice to know that other people struggle with the same things I do. The encouragement and sounding board from others is invaluable.”

— MADISON, MADISON CONNER DESIGNS

“This group has opened my eyes to creative solutions for bridal alterations. I’m now actually excited to raise my prices as my business grows. I finally understand the financial freedom that can come with that!

Since joining I now have more thorough systems, confidence with my contracts, website necessities, and legal parameters in place to protect my business and my family.

To someone who may be on the fence:
There’s so much to learn! Like the ins and outs of running a business, how to deal with wording for a difficult situation, or how to manage difficult clients.

This community has been a huge game changer.

Making connections with bridal seamstresses all over the world has been so great!

I just love how Nadine has turned SBS into something that is flourishing. She’s encouraging people to branch out on their own, to be their own boss, and to reach for the stars.

Thank you, Nadine, for being so encouraging and building a beautiful community where everyone is so willing to help each other!”

— STEPHANIE, SHE SEWS ALTERATIONS

“When I decided last July that I wanted to risk it all and actually believe in myself to start my bridal alterations business full time, the only thing was that I honestly had no idea what I was doing. I had all the sewing skills but no clue how to run a small business.

How do I attract clients?
How do I make a schedule that works for me and still make the money I need to make?

I was scared and nervous that I was going to do it all wrong and not make any money, so I did what any millennial would do....I made an Instagram. This is where I started finding that I wasn't the only young and hip seamstress out there and I was so relieved. When I found Nadine I was in awe of her and her business and what she had accomplished already. When she said she was forming this group I knew I had to join and I am so glad that I did!

SBS has been one of the best investments I could have made for myself and my business.

Not only has this group taught me business practices but it has also given me the confidence to put those practices into action and with the support and encouragement of all the members I feel I'm in such a good place with my business.

I knew that I wanted to make a certain amount of money this year and I thought it was a pretty hefty goal for just starting out in business but I am proud to say that I beat that goal so far by $20,000!!!

Like WHAT!?

That is unreal.

I honestly could not have done it without this group and Nadine's help.

So, if you are just starting out in business or even if you've been in business for years but feel like you want to make changes, join this membership, you will not regret it!

Plus, it doesn't feel like a membership, it feels like a group of friends that just so happen to be seamstresses!”

— KRISTYN, BRIDAL ALTERATIONS BY KRISTYN

FAQ

  • Due to time zone differences and busy schedules, it’s possible to miss a live training. Good news! All of our trainings are recorded and kept in a video vault for you to view at your leisure. Each recording includes homework to download and print, so you can get the most from each training.

  • Trainings and educators are carefully selected to share more efficient ways of running a bridal sewing studio. Applying the best resources and systems can build your confidence as a business owner. Additionally, members are given opportunities to request specific topics throughout the year.

  • If you’re on this website, chances are you’re very interested in starting a bridal alterations business! And if that’s the case, gathering as much knowledge and insight before you launch is the perfect way to prepare. Trainings can be implemented as your business continues to grow.

  • One of the values of the membership is the camaraderie and trust that’s built among the members. Consistency is encouraged. If a particular training doesn’t peak your interest, you can still gain from the follow-up call, or the group discussions within the group chat.

  • Each month, we have one topical training, one Sew Along Zoom call, and one Girls Night In call.

    Our goal is to not only absorb the awesome information, but to practically apply it to our own businesses.

  • We’ve all had moments when we’ve needed feedback, whether it’s for a sewing hiccup, or a client interaction. Being able to bounce ideas around is a wonderful benefit of the membership!

    You can share photos, post questions, and share feedback all within our private chat room.

  • If your credit card is renewed, you may send an email to request an account update.

  • You can cancel your membership at any time by accessing your account profile, located in your member dashboard.

  • Absolutely! Your needs are likely to change throughout your time in the membership, and finding the right support system is important. You may change your tier at any time.

Are you ready to join us in enjoying a modern and profitable bridal seamstress business?

Let’s kick imposter syndrome to the curb!