Aleida Haymes: Creating Beauty One Stitch at a Time
Story by Katrice Williams  |  Photos by Tonya Perry

Aleida Haymes, originally from Iquitos, Peru, enjoys gifting her clients with her creative talent, crafting custom-made wedding dresses or other splendidly made-to-order formal gowns. She also specializes in alterations, providing each client with the “dress of their dreams.”

“It’s the little things. To see that priceless expression on a bride's face makes my heart happy,” she said.

Aleida places tremendous emphasis on every intricate detail and design, feeling that quality is without compromise.

“I take pride in my job. I like for my job to be very clean. It doesn’t matter if it takes me a little extra time,” she added.

She understands that budgets often vary; she is eager to provide clients with a beautiful final product within their own unique budgets.

Developing Her Passion for Sewing

Aleida developed an interest in sewing at a young age, largely inspired by her mom Juanita, who was a talented seamstress. During high school, Aleida enrolled in sewing classes.

“That’s when my passion for sewing started,” she said.

At 16 years old, Aleida graduated and moved to Lima, Peru, where her dad Mauro resided. There, she attended Miguel Grau, a government subsidized school that allowed her to master her skills. After three years, she was certified in the craft.

One of her biggest mentors is her former teacher Yolanda Alvizuri. She owned a sewing shop and let Aleida assist her with small jobs.

“She saw potential in me and taught me a lot,” Aleida stated.

Aleida persisted to capitalize on her gift and was awarded a scholarship to attend the Geraldine School of Design, a prestigious school in Lima; she earned the school’s Award of Excellence.

Aleida later rented a small apartment room where she created her own sewing shop, specializing in designing formal dresses. She obtained two additional jobs—working for a children’s clothing line and a costume apparel store. Seeing her diligence, her mom moved in to help her at her sewing shop.

“She was the best support I had—my best friend. She was awesome,” Aleida said.

Surrounded by her Support System

Aleida is grateful for her husband David, who means the world to her.“He is a very supportive husband and a good man,” she stated. Long committed to her success, he is her biggest fan. David, a professional contractor, built her current sewing studio. The couple has a 19-year-old son, Joshua —their pride and joy.

Aleida is also thankful for her assistant Valeria, who loves to learn from her. Aleida enjoys being a mentor to those with such a heart to learn.

“I prayed for God to send the right person. The love she puts into this is amazing,” Aleida commented.

Moreover, Aleida has tremendous gratitude for her church home—Springfield Methodist Church.

“Finding a good church was always important to me. I feel I’m at home there,” she said.

Aleida gives credit where it is due, giving all glory to God. She is incredibly grateful for His many blessings and grace.

“I want to use my gift from God to make somebody else’s day.”

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