Welcome to my website.
I am honored to be of service to others thru my skills of sewing and teaching.
I am a professional seamstress helping with ladies formalwear alterations, custom sewing, and I am excited to teach the life skills of sewing and cooking.

Seamstress in Sugar Grove, IL. with over 25 years of experience.
I am excited to help you achieve the perfect fit for your special day.
Come see me for a 1 on 1 fitting in my clean studio in Sugar Grove.
I specialize in ladies formalwear for brides, bridesmaids, mother of bride, mother of groom, homecoming and prom alterations.
By appointment only.

Text or call me 630-465-2954

Christening Gowns
​Made from Wedding Dresses

Custom Sewing
​drapery, cushions, window seat cushions, pads, slip covers, chair recovers, & t-shirt quilts, memory quilts & gifts, + more

Sewing Classes

Cooking and Nutrition Education Classes

About Ellen Violet: Ellen started sewing in home economics class at just 12 years old and has been sewing ever since! Growing up in suburbs of Chicago, Ellen had the opportunity to experience life in vastly different neighborhoods; from the trendy suburbs of Hinsdale and Downers Grove, to  country landscapes of Sycamore, and DeKalb. 
Professional experience includes working with premier high end custom window treatments and professional sewing for some of the best specialty shops in Northern Illinois. 
Now conveniently located in Sugar Grove; serving Kane, Kendall, and, surrounding areas. You can trust that she will complete your project right.
Make your appointment today:  Day, evening or weekend available.

Convenient Location:  ​
Located in Sugar Grove Illinois; just minutes from Geneva, Oswego, and St. Charles.  Minutes off of I88: an easy drive from Naperville, Wheaton, and DeKalb.
​263 S Main, Sugar Grove, IL. 60554

Ellen Violet Designs, Sugar Grove, IL. 60554 / 630-465-2954 / [email protected]