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L’Atelier de Mama Awa
L’Atelier de Mama Awa — Dress and suit alterations, made to fit
About L’Atelier de Mama Awa
L’Atelier de Mama Awa is based in Abuja and has 11 years of experience with weddings, engagements and galas. Hems, bustles, taking in, letting out and re-beading for bridal gowns, suits and traditional outfits, with fittings booked around your date and an emergency slot the week of the event.
Every booking starts with a call about your date, your guests and your budget, and a written, itemised quote follows within 72 hours. Prices start from 32,000 NGN.
We work in English. Popular dates go months ahead, so it is worth asking early; sending a request is free.
Details
- Written contract provided
- Yes
- Cancellation policy
- Moderate: full refund up to 14 days before
- Events per year
- 84
- Team members on the day
- 7
- Deposit required (%)
- 49
- Payment schedule
- Deposit, balance before the event
- Setup time needed (hours)
- 1
- Services
- Menswear, Bustle, Restyling
- Fittings included
- 2
- Lead time (weeks)
- 5
- Rush service
- Yes
- Home fittings
- Yes
Home base
At a glance
- Based in
- Abuja
- Travel
- Abuja
- Languages
- en
- Latest booking
- Up to 14 days before the event
- Starting from
- 32,000 NGN
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Packages
- Fitting appointment
- Hem
- Take in or let out
- Bustle
- Steaming and pressing
- Fitting appointment
- Hem
- Take in or let out
- Bustle
- Steaming and pressing
- Day-of emergency kit
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Past events & clients
Reviews★ 4.40 · 5 reviews
They adapted on the day when our schedule slipped, without any fuss.
They adapted on the day when our schedule slipped, without any fuss.
Good work, though we would have liked a little more contact before the day.
Very good overall; one small delay at the start, quickly fixed.
Availability
No dates blocked yet — confirm your date with the vendor.
Frequently asked
When should we book the first fitting?
Four to six weeks before the event, once the dress or suit has arrived.
Do you alter traditional outfits?
Yes: bazin, kente, agbada and wax, including embroidery repairs.
Do you work outside Abuja?
Yes. Within 75 km there is no travel fee; further away we add travel to the quote.
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