Catherine Zerbe Custom designer/ Alteration Specialist / Tailor Catherine Zerbe Edit June 1, 2016 [email protected] Working with Catherine Zerbe. What to expect at your fitting Catherine Zerbe has 25+ years and known for her quality work with professional service. Catherine works with hundreds of clients. Designing custom styles and alterations styles such as suits, gowns and everyday wear for women. Mastering fit for all body sizes and shapes. Your clothing is finished in a timely manner. Custom design fitted suit process is (2 to 4 weeks with 1-3 fittings) Custom design bridal and formal wear takes (4 to 8 weeks with 2-4 fittings). Beading or any special embellishment requires hand sewing. Hand sewing requires more hours of work time. For custom design ,made to measure the first appointment consists of a sketch, body measurements, choosing your colors with the best fabric for your design. We arrange an appointment for your first garment fitting. The work takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Depending on the availability and delivery of the goods needed to construct your design. The making of the pattern, cutting of the fabric and constructing your unfinished first fit.