There is only one clear path to get around inside Viggila Goldwin's tailoring store in Fredericton that is not strewn with eye-catching gowns. But that's nothing new for Goldwin and some other tailors around the city at this time of year, when their shops are stuffed with racks of puffy dresses. There is just one month to go until until high school students go to their proms, and that means it's the season of the seamster.

"This is like Christmastime for me and all those who sew," Goldwin said. "It will be very crazy busy since it's prom season. So that's why it's crowded here, the store is full of garments.

" Fredericton seamsters like Goldwin are swamped with prom-dress season in full swing and bridal season approaching. (Prapti Bamaniya/ CBC) Goldwin owns Inba Designs and is working more than 50 hours a week with the prom rush. She gets help from her mother and another employee and she says she tries to take everyone who comes in, even if it's the week before the big event.

"I try not to say no. That can mean more work, but life happens and I want people to look good for their proms," she said. WATCH | Getting through the season — one stitch at a time: Natalie Noble, of Nobility clothing designs, has her hands full with prom and bridal dresses.

(Prapti Bamaniya//CBC) Some other seamsters are capping their orders. At the beginning of April, Nobility Designs posted on Facebook that it won't be taking any more prom dresses. "Now starts the "NO" Prom calls," the post says.

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