“We have the best clothing alteration in Cincinnati. I hear this from brides who have me alter their dresses and from their friends who come here after being told of my work,” Heidi said.

“We make dresses fit and look very good, and our prices are good, too.”

After receiving college degrees in both fashion design and interior design – then following them up with a masters degree – Heidi opened her business 27 years ago in Anderson Township.

But when the location opened at The Strand in the village eight years ago, she moved her operation and has been hemming, sewing, designing and teaching workshops to pass on her expertise and knowledge of French, Itallian and German styles ever since.

Upon entering the store, people will see an array of dresses designed and created by Heidi hanging throughout the front room.

And when she is not designing, she is teaching others how to make their own clothing.

“I teach students how to sew, design, work with patterns ... I love my job, and people who come in love what I do and what I teach,” Heidi said. “People trust me and my work.”

Heidi’s Needles & Threads, Inc., is located at 6822 Wooster Pike, behind the Mariemont Inn.

If interested in having a dress made or for home decorating, call 272-2211 to make an appointment.

If you want a dress - anything from wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses or a casual article – altered, just stop in to the store between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday or 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday.