Kanya Petersen

Kanya Petersen is a local Iowa, Des Moines Area, designer and seamstress. She works to create a relaxed and effortless experience for brides and their friends and family as well as a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for prom girls and anyone else needing alterations or custom sewing completed.

Kanya strives to produce high quality and superior sewing. Giving each individual the perfect fit and solving any issue that may arise in the process.

With a degree from Iowa State University in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Production, and a Focus on Technical Design, Kanya uses her sewing skills to create one of a kind pieces of clothing that emulates the uniqueness of the wearer and designer, as well as create the perfect fit on any pre purchased gown brought in. Kanya has honed her sewing abilities to specialize in the more complicated garment area of bridal gowns, altering and creating dream dresses for that special day.

Her creativity does not stop at just garments, however, Considering herself to be a “creative”, she also crafts sustainable living products, hand crocheted items, artwork and accessories.

While being a creative and sewing up dream gowns, Kanya has also used her creativity to help her grow a second in home business. As an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, Kanya explores more of her artistic side by offering customized skin care and color for her brides as well as other clients. It's another unique outlet for her creative spirit that allows her to balance the sometimes stressful timeline of sewing with a more relaxing job of pampering her friends, family, and clients.

Ask about a Mary Kay customized pampering experience for you or a bridal experience for the bride!

With the full support of her husband as well as her parents, family and friends, she is proud to be able to help make dreams come true and ideas a reality both on paper, in sewing and sharing her Mary Kay business opportunity.