As a short girl, buying new dresses, skirts, or pants almost always means I need them hemmed. Luckily, Nur has altered a couple of my evening gowns, and she's now the only seamstress I trust for alterations. Her work is always clean and professional. Whether it's pants, skirts, or dresses, you can't even tell they've been hemmed - they look like they came that way. She also has a good turnaround time, and fittings are always fast and easy. My only suggestion would be a bit more transparency around pricing. I usually don't know the cost or the price breakdown until it's time to pay. Other than that, I've had consistently great experiences and would definitely recommend her. read more

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I came to 18/11 Craft Studio to have a bridesmaid dress altered to something more versatile. I never got her name, but the woman who works there was very attentive and I appreciated her professional opinion on ways we could alter the dress. Measurements were made with the dress on to ensure a proper fit. I had a lot of lead time, so I picked up the dress about three weeks later and was very happy with the alterations. read more

Finding a seamstress that wouldn't break the bank was so stressful, but then I stumbled upon 18/11 and I felt a sense of relief. My dress required a decent amount of alteration--hemming, letting out, taking in bolero sleeves, taking in bust/cups, changing overskirt hoops--that needed to be done within a short amount of time. Nur did a wonderful job taking all of my concerns into consideration at an even better price. All the alterations + the multiple fittings costed a FRACTION of what other shops in the Bay Area wanted to charge me. Nur was quick, fairly priced, and a professional at what she does. I would recommend her! read more

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I am super pleased with 18/11 Craft Studio! I needed a bridesmaid dress from Birdy Grey fixed - hem is too long, but it weirdly had 3 layers and the bottommost layer was very constricting. I'll be on the move during the wedding and did not want to feel like I wouldn't be able to move quickly if needed. I booked an appointment online and showed up. It's a very clean, bright, aesthetic studio with space for two people to change in separate curtained off areas. I was alone when in my first appointment and she asked me what I wanted (see above) and quoted me $120 (+tax). I did not pay express and scheduled an appointment for 2 weeks later to pick up the dress. I've only gotten a bridesmaid dress altered once before and that place took a month, so I was really pleased with the timeframe. I picked up the dress yesterday and it was perfect! I can move really easily and the hem is the perfect length. I'm very satisfied with the alterations and will definitely come back for any other alterations/tailoring. read more

18/11 Craft Studio - Nice big mirror to see yourself in - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I got my wedding dress altered by Nur. I found this shop via Yelp and was able to connect with Nur via text. She's easy to talk to and communicates over text promptly, which is nice. I dropped off my dress about 4 months before my wedding and had two fittings. She and her team took off the length of the front of the dress, as it was a bit too long, for the first fitting. After returning closer to my wedding date, she then took in the hips, back, and added the bustle. I was very happy with the results and the dress fit like a glove for my body. I was easily able to convey what was comfortable versus not and Nur was able to adjust accordingly to get it to fit the way I wanted it to. Overall, I loved my experience and thought my dress looked amazing. I got a lot of compliments on the fit and loved the unique bustle technique as well. I highly recommend Nur and her team. I got quoted 1.5x-3x more from other alteration shops that weren't as transparent or responsive, so I'm happy I went with my gut and chose 18/11 Craft Studio for my big day! read more

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So happy I discovered this hidden gem on Yelp! My daughter's gown for her 16th birthday photos was a size too small and we went in to get it altered. Nur evaluated the fit, found opportunities to adjust things we hadn't thought of, and listened to what we wanted as well. My daughter really wanted a corset closure so Nur adjusted the plan and executed it beautifully. The place is small but very cute and clean. Appointments were prompt and easy to make. Turnaround time was shorter than I expected and I am very happy with the result and professionalism. read more

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I waited a while to do this review because I was waiting for my wedding photos! But I'm so dam happy I found Nur! I was seriously struggling to find someone that can help with my dress, but any one else was trying to charge me a ridiculous amount & wanting to do something I didn't want !! But the reviews convinced me to trust her, I went in with my mom she took my measurements and as soon as she started adding and removing the little things without saying anything yet, I knew she knew what she was doing !! We had several appointments, because my dress was a lot to work with, but when I finally got the final results I was so dam happy!! She's so sweet and hears you out on what you want & will recommend certain things which was very helpful & it makes you feel more comfortable about who's helping you with an outfit ! ( I hate V necks, & my dress was a V neck hahaha, BUT she literally fixed that up for me !!) Nur also fixed up my mom's dress & she did amazing, I can't thank her enough ! I definitely recommend 18/11 I will be recommending everyone I know read more

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Nur helped me alter some super long pants & estimated 10 day expected timeframe to complete. I was not in a hurry. I like how I got a text from the Square App with my receipt & a text notification when the alterations were ready. I love it when places are modernized. It's also super cute inside. The white pair of pants was 3 inches too long & the black pair was 1 inch too long. She asked if I wanted to keep the fabric or cut the hem & I didn't mind her chopping the fabric off, but I appreciate her asking! $25 per pair since they were wide leg. Great service, good communication, professional & decent pricing. I'll be coming back! read more

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What a hidden gem in the world of clothing alterations! I had just bought my wedding dress and needed it hemmed, so I brought it here after getting a reasonable quote and a quick response. The studio is a cute little boutique tucked into a small shopping center that has parking, and I loved the welcoming, mom-and-pop feel right away. When I came in for what I thought would be a simple hem, the owner quickly realized the dress I purchased was actually far from my size and would require much more than just hemming. Apparently, the person who sold it to me had been a bit misleading, which sent me into a bit of a panic. Thankfully, the owner immediately had a plan. She handled a significant amount of alterations in a very short amount of time, and her confidence and professionalism instantly put me at ease. She also used extra dress to create cap sleeves which were perfect. In the end, she completely delivered. My dress fit exactly how it was meant to, and I received so many compliments on my wedding day! I truly loved working with this alterations studio and highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality work while supporting a small local business. Thank you for making my dress what it was meant to be! read more

18/11 Craft Studio - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

One of my hiking pants from Lululemon tore at the knee during my backpacking trip. I was looking for nearby area so I could help do a simple fix of the hole. I was happy that the owner (?) was able to do a same-day fix even though how busy she was with wedding alterations. I called in for a quick fix and she said that she's able to do it. When I came in, she was busy with one person. So I waited. And then after three hours later, I came back and she was busy with another person and I waited. Super patient. parking is a little small, but it was easy to find. I was a little confused for her location was, but I think it was next to the alcohol shop or something. highly recommended, it's a cute little alteration place. The value for what she did was worth the cost. read more

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I needed alterations on the hem and sleeve for my wedding dress and this was the place to go! Nur is clearly experienced and was professional and quick with the entire process. It was great work with a quick turn around time for a dress, and a fair price! She also had to think outside the box for this one- the edge of the lace on my bodice was irritating my chest and making it super red with chaffing. After some quick thinking she suggested to hem a protective gel-like lining on it and it worked like a charm! read more

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Better than expected but the pricing was whatever they came up with on the spot. No menu or anything. I initially made appointment on their website. I made it for 10:30 am but saw they opened at 10 am and walked in. This seemed to cause confusion. But my service was completed anyways. Project: I brought in a yoga jacket (stretchy material) and wanted the inside pocket flaps sown down so they act as additional pockets. It cost $30. The jacket itself was already $29.95... ;( Easy parking but small lot. Not busy on Saturday morning. Nice service read more

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I worked with Nur and she is amazing. My daughter wanted to wear a Chinese cheongsam for her prom but it would not zip up in the back. Nur was able to alter the dress by cutting the back and making a halter top. She went above and beyond to make sure the dress fit her properly and delivered the dress as promised by the date we needed it. Make your appt early. She gets booked up and busy with other dresses too. Highly recommend this shop. Thank you so much for making my daughter's vision for her prom dress come true. read more

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Wonderful services and was quick with a perfect length and straps!! I definitely will be coming back for all of my tailoring needs! read more

18/11 Craft Studio - Perfect hem and strap adjustment quickly!! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

A wedding nightmare is when your dress cannot zip up! Wedding was in 2 weeks and out of town so I was stressed. Nur was able to get the job done in a week! I went in with the intention of asking to make the dress an adjustable corset back but she said she might be able to open up the dress and pull any extra fabric the dressmaker left to adjust size. I thought she was very considerate of what needed to make my special day easier. She also gave the suggestion of adding padding so I wouldn't have to wear a bra with the dress. The left breast was also flipped out a little and she was able to fix that and add a bustle for the train. She was on time with her promise to get the job done, very knowledgeable, and I am very pleased with the work that was done. The prices she charged were fair! I highly recommend her services! read more

Short guy here- got some really cool funky obnoxious button down shirts to wear untucked but too goofy looking since they went way too low. The shortening work done has given me a lot more love for these unique shirts. The worm was perfect and I will be back. Great service! read more

Nur is absolutely amazing! I came in knowing my dress was going to need some work. From hemming, taking in, adding bustle, and doing some work on the bust of my dress she did it all! Prices are fairly reasonable knowing that it's a bit tough to find a place that has a quick then around time. I brought my dress in early October, had about 3 fittings before I was able to take my dress home early December. Nur makes sure you're satisfied and the dress fits comfortably. I have already recommended her and her shop to other brides, and I would even come back for any additional alterations I made need in the future. read more

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Not sure why I waited so long to write this review, but Nur is AMAZING!!! I got married in May 2025 and I had her do several alterations. She is so kind and helpful throughout the process and she did alterations for my engagement dress pictures, my two wedding dresses and both of my husband's wedding suits. And she did such a fantastic job! Everything fit perfectly and she did it all in a very timely manner. She hemmed my wedding dresses, added bustles, brought the waists in, got creative and added more fabric to my cleavage area because there was too much showing and it all came out perfect! All the alterations were done quickly and were fairly priced too, I don't think you can get better prices anywhere else. She is definitely the only person I'll be going to for alterations now on. Thank you again Nur, your alterations work was amazing!! read more

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Very efficient, really good craft, very accommodating with scheduling an apointment, not crazy expensive. thank you so much I will return.

It was a Thursday afternoon and needed a pair of lined, wool pants hemmed by the following week. Of course I looked to Yelp to find a tailor/seamstress. Noura, the owner, was friendly over the phone and in person. The shop is very clean and located in Santa Clara near Levi's Stadium in a small strip mall. When I showed up, Noura took my measurements, I paid, and made my pick up appointment in less than 15min! A few days later (because you can't rush great work by hand), I picked up my pants, tried them on and they were perfect! Noura and her team provide great quality service. I'll be back for sure! read more

I worked with Nur on alterations for all my wedding looks, and it was a great experience from start to finish. She is meticulous and detail oriented, and knew exactly what to do to make everything the perfect fit. Main dress - A week before my wedding day, I asked for a final tweak on my dress and Nur went above and beyond to make it happen. She also added a beautiful bustle on my dress (which was pretty tricky) and trained my bridesmaids, who executed it perfectly on wedding day! Qi pao - we trusted Nur with my mom's dress from 30+ years ago, and so glad we did. She handled everything delicately - removed shoulder pads, and took in the dress while preserving the embroidery. Party dress - she enlisted 2nd opinions from the other seamstresses and together they made the perfect adjustments. Happy to say it stayed in place perfectly on wedding day! read more

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Needed a dress taken in and done within a week--accomplished and with quality finished so well you can't tell except that it fits better!

Nur and her staff did a phenomeonal job at making alternations for my husband and I for our wedding day. I had made an inquiry to getting my wedding dress fitted and altered 3 months before our wedding ceremony. I met with Nur and my first impression of her was that she was incredibly sweet, patient, and cared deeply about making sure that she understood what I wanted and to make me feel good. She definitely made me more comfortable and confident sharing my vision for getting my dressed altered and she worked with me to ensure that that would happen. Upon returning to pick up my wedding dress, Nur had me try on the dress to make sure I was happy with it. She didn't want to make me walk out unhappy, but if I did, she said I could come back and she would make sure to make the necessary changes. I was incredibly happy with the outcome of my dress! As a petite girl, Nur shortened my dress to the perfect length for my heels, as well make me feel fitted everywhere else. I also want to note that she also altered both my husbands wedding suit and Chinese tea ceremony suit as well. Her attention to detail to make sure he was also fitted properly and felt confident and great in his attire made such a big difference. We are so happy with the time, effort, patience, precision and work Nur and her staff did to play a part in making our wedding and tea ceremony a success! We will continue to go to Nur for any of alteration needs and will highly recommend her. read more

After talking to some friends and getting a ball park figure of what it would cost to alter a wedding dress, I was surprised by how affordable the dress alteration at 18/11 Craft Studio ended up being. Nur advised that I add bra cups, a bustle, and let out the waist to lengthen the dress (to cover my feet) and make it fit better. I went with her recommendation and was pleased with the result. Granted, the dress didn't look bad on before (just a little short and showed my feet), but now I feel so much more comfortable in it after the alterations! If I'm ever in need of future alterations, I will come back to Nur! Thank you again for the hard work! read more

i highly highly recommend coming here to 18/11 craft studio! i had last minute dinner plans and needed my pants and dress shirt to be altered asap. Nur was able to accommodate me, and had my clothes ready the next day. also, she is super professional, kind and has cool hair :D also, the store is super cute :) i'll definitely be coming back to support this business. i felt very welcomed here. read more

They were able to complete my request in less than 3 days and the results are stunning!!! My initial inquiry was to hem and take in the bottom of my dress, but when I was trying it on for her the zipper BROKE so in addition to hemming, she also replaced the zipper, added darts to the bust to make it more flattering, and used the excess fabric from the hemming to let out the bust and waist, AND added boning for support after the first fitting. I am so impressed with the amount of work done in such a tight time period, and considering the amount of work done I feel the price was very fair. I got many compliments on the dress at the wedding I attended and honestly just love the dress so much. I cannot sing my praises enough read more

18/11 Craft Studio - The dress in action! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I had bought my wedding dress at a sample sale (therefore I couldn't get my actual size but bought it anyways).. The owner? at 18/11 was able to use the extra fabric from the hem to let my dress out at the waist and hips. I was very nervous for this much work needing to be done but it came out fantastic! She did such a good job finding matching lace to cover the extra fabric. It doesn't even look like it was worked on. She also added cups and a bustle at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend. read more

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I highly recommend 18/11 Crafts! Nur did an absolutely amazing job on my daughter's prom dress, and on such short notice too. Not only did they bring our vision to life, but they also offered creative ideas and details we never would have thought of--truly taking the dress to the next level. We couldn't be happier with the result. If you're looking for someone talented and genuinely passionate about their work, you won't be disappointed! read more

I brought my dress less than 1month from my wedding. They gave me great customer service and my dress looked amazing! Thank you so much for the great job. read more

18/11 Craft Studio - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I cannot thank Nur enough for her work. I ordered a traditional Cambodian dress and the corset did not fit at all plus the color was the opposite of what I wanted. It was so hard to explain what I wanted over yelp messages when I created the project so I came in and we finalized on doing a custom corset from the one I ordered. I brought her fabric for the corset also. she added panels to the corset, new cups, changed the stitching & made my vision come to life!! her eye for the little details is sooo appreciated & not to mention she has an extremely quick turnaround time. my custom corset was $200 and I feel like that was such a reasonable price!! I cannot wait to go back to Nur if I need any alterations or anything of that nature. She is truly amazing and puts so much effort into her craft. Thank you again Nur!!! read more

18/11 Craft Studio - after: new fabric all over the corset, new cups, lining, zipper and detached the lace just in case I didnt want to wear it like this! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Nur is so nice and helped me out with a jean alteration. Will be going back here in the future!

I had submitted an open project via Yelp asking for quotes for hemming two pairs of pants (business casual type pants, not jeans). Nur as well as others responded but after reading the reviews and checking for distance, I decided to visit 18/11, which was a great choice in hindsight. Nur was absolutely so helpful and positive in my interactions with her. I had the chance to give my input, and in turn, she offered advice based on the type of shoe I wanted to wear as well as if I would wear a belt or not normally. She even gave advice around the fact that my legs were uneven, which apparently is pretty normal, and what that would mean in terms of alterations for pants! Hemming was $25 per pair and I was able to pick them up in a week. I didn't have a specific deadline, so a week was more than fine. She even offered for me to pick them up at 7pm (past the closing hour) because I had mentioned that I would be coming from work and facing traffic! Overall, Nur was incredibly kind. This was one of my first tailoring experiences (I used to ask my relatives to do it lol) but Nur was both wise and gracious. I will definitely come back again. read more

Nur is hands down the greatest seamstress I've encountered! I will not go to anyone else from now on for alterations because she is just the best. Not only does she do custom work from scratch like she did for my wife for our wedding but she also alters older things and takes on new challenges. For my wedding attire I wanted a very unique look so I brought in an English court suit set made in the 1970s and she did an amazing job at an amazing price. She took in my jacket, my vest, my shirt and made the pants I brought in into breeches to match the set. Just see the photos for what an amazing job she did, I will most definitely be going back! Thank you Nur! read more

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I have taken my dresses and skirts for alterations at 18/11 Craft Studio. I am so impressed by the workmanship and attention to details that Nur provided. Not only is she an amazing seamstress but she is really nice and provided great service. She made all my clothes that I had taken in fit perfectly. I will definitely keep going back and I highly recommend anyone who needs to get alterations done to go see Nur. The store and change room are clean with great lighting on the inside. read more

18/11 Craft Studio - Got these jeans 1 size bigger than my regular size. My jeans now fit perfectly length wise and around my waist. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I'm a bit late but I'm writing this review from my experience back in August/Sept of 2025. I needed my dress altered and also wanted a bustle. They were able to alter my dress to look as beautiful as it could be. I loved how she asked me if I wanted to keep the details towards the bottom of my dress before cutting it. The pricing was really good overall and would recommend again. read more

18/11 Craft Studio - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Great experience with 18/11 Craft Studio! They did a wonderful job on several of my items, including fixing clothing, altering a skirt, and tailoring a dress. Everything fits beautifully now. The work was neat, professional, and completed on time. Highly recommend! read more

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Nur altered my wedding dress and reception dress for my July wedding! She hemmed my wedding dress, took in the top, and added a bustle. It took us about 3 appointments to get the dress the way I wanted, but that's only because I decided after the second appointment that I wanted to add more volume to the skirt by using a crinoline underskirt. My only issue during my wedding was that my bustle kept coming undone whenever I sat down or did a lot of movement. However, my train was extremely heavy and I'm not 100% sure if it was bustled correctly or not by my bridal party. The bustle itself looked great when it stayed. As for my reception dress, Nur did a GREAT job! The dress ended up being way too big so she took it in on top and at the waist. She recommended adding cups to the dress, which helped give my top some more shape, and also added an elastic band inside to help keep the dress up better. She also pressed my dress for free, which was appreciated! I got a lot of compliments on the fit of both dresses and felt so pretty in both! Nur did a great job and was extremely reasonable with her pricing. Other shops quoted me 2x-3x as much as she did, and that was only for my wedding dress / not including my second dress! Thank you, Nur, for your help throughout this whole process!! read more

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This is a long-overdue review, but I had to wait until professional photos were out to show how amazing Nur and her team are! My dress completely did not fit me when I picked it up; the size was too small, and with the intricate lace and beading of my dress, I wanted to go with someone who had a lot of experience in dress alterations. Nur and her team spent months working on my dress, letting out the sides to fit me properly and reapplying the lace and beading by hand on the bodice! When the dress was finished, I couldn't even tell that it had been all picked apart and put back together. It shows that their experience and their craftsmanship are excellent. I cannot thank the 18/11 team enough for putting in so much time on my wedding dress to fit me perfectly. The cost of all the alterations was half of what I was originally quoted at another popular Bay Area bridal shop. I highly recommend that any bride visit here for their wedding dress alterations. Give them enough time to work on it, as they get a lot of customers! read more

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I had a funeral I had to attend and realized last second that none of my slacks fit since I had my daughter 6 months ago. I bought some random slacks that were too long from the store and I called in the morning in hopes of getting them tailored the same day. Not only did she fit me in but she tailored my pants while I waited. The stitching was perfect and it was reasonably priced. The shop was clean and comfortable. I will definitely be keeping 18/11 in mind when I need alterations read more

Was looking for a seamstress extraordinaire to repair an old Lane Bryant bra. (They don't make them anymore) and found this gem of a shop. I provided the new front clasp and she not only replaced it and repaired the framework for it...it looks like new! I currently await reconstruction of a new bra that has straps that sit too high in the back. I have no doubt it will be perfect as well. Don't expect cheap. This is quality work, you get what you pay for! read more

18/11 Craft Studio - The clasp was destroyed. I provided the hardware and she did flawless work! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Clara, California