the steel beam — Local services in Bethlehem Township

Tomorrow I leave for Nashville to marry my best friend... About two weeks ago I picked up my dress from alterations (Not from here!) only to find my dress completely ruined. I had minor alterations done by this person before but my wedding dress was just something over her head. I took my dress and cried for pretty much a day worrying I would have to buy a completely new dress. I was having a headband and belt for my dress made at The Steel Beam in Bethlehem, PA and I remembered seeing a wedding dress there one day, I called and asked if they also do alterations. The store manager, Kara, advised they did. Fay, the owner, is my wedding angel! She is not only extremely talented but the sweetest, kindest person. Without asking, she drove to New York City on her own accord to purchase me new lace to make brand new sleeves for my dress as they were ruined in the first round. I can not say enough how wonderful Fay is and how much I appreciate her saving my wedding gown. Not only did she transform my disaster into a gorgeous dress she also recommended changes to make to the dress to enhance the beauty and look. Not only did she save my dress she also handmade my headband and belt for the dress. After the big day, I will post pictures to show her amazing work. If you have never been to her store, you need to go. She has designer samples for both women and men in all sizes at affordable prices as well as one of a kind jewelry pieces and home decor. Be sure to stop in, I know you will fall in love with Fay...

The Steel Beam is the most remarkable and interesting place to visit in Pennsylvania that I have ever been. Make time for this magical shop whether you're local or passing through. You will walk away feeling inspired.

The Steel Beam is part store and part art gallery of local artisans creating new work using historic artifacts from the area, transformed into one-of-a-kind functional art that will give new life to your home, studio or workspace.

I love their bespoke clothing that features industrial prints of old schematics and diagrams of Bethlehem Steel Mill blast furnaces, machinery and equipment, that reminds me of my uncle and father who worked in the steel mill in Pennsylvania. If you have any family history rooted in any form of manufacturing in America after the industrial revolution, you're going to find this place to be a treasure chest of fascination.

Visiting The Steel Beam is rejuvenating and will leave you with some takeaway ancient wisdom...

I visit Bethlehem every Christmas from Virginia and have been in this store several times. They have really unique items and everything is beautiful. Unfortunately, I had a less than ideal experience today. My mother, father and I were browsing and keeping a very close eye on my 2 year old son, who was curious but very well behaved. One of the women who works there came up behind us and asked if we’d been in before and after saying yes, she said “well remember that everything is very fragile.” It was embarrassing and frankly unnecessary since he wasn’t touching anything fragile. I think three adults can ensure that the 2 year old doesn’t touch anything he’s not supposed to. It put a bad taste in my mouth and I probably...