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The Perfect Fit By JK is a women's formalwear alteration business located in Springfield, Illinois. Founded by Jan Kerwin, the business has been serving brides and female bridal party members throughout the local area, including Springfield, Decatur, Litchfield, Taylorville and Jacksonville, for over 30 years. With years of experience, Jan provides quality work to every client she works with.

Experience
Janice Kerwin, the owner, is also a retired registered nurse. She worked as a nurse for 42 years while working part time in alterations out of her home. A brief work period with David's Bridal as an alterations specialist helped with the decision to open her own business upon retiring from nursing.

Designs Offered
The Perfect Fit By JK can alter dresses for brides, flower girls, mothers of the bride and groom, and bridesmaids. She offers the following services:

  • Alterations
  • Appointments only
  • Adjustments
  • Repair/replace/add beading
  • Custom designed/made formal gowns-minimum of 6 months lead time required
  • Re-work of vintage gowns (mother's/grandmother's bridal gown, for example)

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Frequently asked questions

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Flower Girls
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only

Which of the following items do you offer?

Garters
Veils
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Mrs j did work for my bridesmaids drsss for my brothers wedding and also my wedding dress. Both times she was amazing and I didn’t not have an easy fix with the bridesmaids dress. She’s reasonably priced and quick!
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Katie Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jan was exceptional to work with and would recommend her highly for alterations. I will definitely use her again!
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Amy Sent on 12/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As a plus size bride I was overwhelmed and almost horrified at my vast selection of dresses, but nothing fit exactly what I wanted. I found a poofy dress that was the color and fabric that I liked but needed TONS of alterations and changes. A friend suggested Jan to me, and I will be forever grateful. She understands the body and knows how the fit should be. She also had some really cool outside the box ideas for additions to the dress that I had never thought of, or even seen on another dress before. She did an amazing job and I refer everyone I know to her! You can not only trust that she will make your garment fit you impeccably but also trusting her with “the dress” was never in question. Thank you for making my wedding dress dreams a reality Jan!
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Jan Kerwin nothing short of amazing! My whole experience as a bride and as a fellow wedding vendor has been phenomenal. I recommend her to all my brides in need of wedding dress alterations.

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