Hello. I was on vacation and found myself needing two formal dresses altered at the last minute. These weren't simple alterations either--both dresses were covered in rhinestones and hand-sewn pearls and were two sizes too big. Gume had to remove zippers, carefully take off rhinestones and pearls by hand, resize the dresses, and then put everything back together perfectly. It was an enormous amount of detailed work, and somehow she completed it all in just three days! The quality of her work is absolutely incredible. My dresses fit beautifully, and you would never know how much had to be altered. Beyond her talent, Gume is one of the kindest, friendliest, and most honest people I've met. Her prices were more than fair, especially considering the amount of labor and skill involved. I am beyond grateful for her help and would recommend her 1,000 times over. Finding someone this talented, trustworthy, and hardworking is rare. Alterations/Tailor By Gume is truly one of a kind! Thank you, Gume, for saving my vacation and making my dresses look absolutely perfect! read more

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Hi updating my review to still say this is the best alterations place in the desert! Fast and the best pricing. Quality is always perfect.

Fantastic quality work! Quick turn around! Even offer same day alterations!!! You can't find that anywhere these days! read more

Don't ever let the lack of a zipper stop you from buying a pullover hoodie. I've taken several pullover hoodies to Gume and they always do a great job putting in a zipper. I've never asked for a particular color or type of zipper and they always pick the perfect one to use. Even the rock concert hoodie on the right had the perfect industrial looking style added. read more

Alterations By Gume - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Cathedral City, California

what a monumental waste of time. Not only did I have to drive there 2 times with a simple project, nothing was done and nobody called for #(&%(@& 3 weeks. The place is colossally unorganized, nobody writes things down in any language, and while I hope them great success it will be with my endorsement or comment to anyone favorable. A client is furious with me for not getting simple bedding modified. Did I mention 3 weeks without a call or question? NEVER again. read more

Just wanted to mention that when you bring your alterations and especially tailored items to Gume, you need to make sure that you don't overwhelm her with too much work. She is essentially a one woman show and she does have other sewers/seamstresses who help her with the workload but these ladies have varying levels of skill and the most complicated of repairs or tailoring needs to go to Gume and that's it. Shorting pant legs or doing a slight tuck in the waist is something most of these sewers CAN do and will do... but if you need to change every seam on your blazer... you better see Gume. read more

Alterations By Gume - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Cathedral City, California

We went to them to have a new jacket and a new pair of pants altered. They made a complete mess of the jacket, so we took it back for a second try. The second time it was better but still not very good. When I put on the pants they were almost up to my ankles. We went to an event looking like we had purchased clothes at a second hand store. The person who does the sewing seems to be very competent but the person who marks them is not. We will never go to them again and we strongly recommend that you do not go to them for the tailoring of men's clothing. read more

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Overall great experience with a personal touch by Gume and her assistants. Staff is friendly and helpful read more

I had several pairs of Levis that were just too baggy and big. Gume altered them to perfection. I'm amazed at the results. I highly recommend her services. read more

First overall Gume is extremely unfriendly woman who needs some lessons how to treat a clients and she hardly smiles, And reaping off clients (over charging) Very argumentative behaviour and unhappy human being, I would not recommend this place read more

Perfect job hemming my pants and quick turnaround. Fair price too. I just wish they were closer to me.

Love these ladies! I called at 3:00 on December 23rd and asked this ridiculous question: Can you please hem a new pair of pants by tomorrow? Amazingly, they said yes. They tailored my pants and had them ready for me at 9:00AM on Christmas Eve. INCREDIBLE customer service! read more

Really appreciate the job which Gume did on the gown for my son's wedding. I had asked people on the NextDoor App who they recommended for a difficult alteration job, after some local tailors told me that they couldn't do the alterations on my gown, because it was hand beaded and too difficult. Someone recommended Gume. I took my dress in, and she worked very hard to do a beautiful job. It took a couple of fittings, but she kept her appointments on schedule, and worked on it until it was absolutely perfect. I'm really grateful that I didn't have to take it to LA, to get someone skilled enough to do the job. I really appreciate her hard work. read more

Alterations By Gume - Beaded gown - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Cathedral City, California

I paid for a rush order and was promised my item will be ready by noon on Monday. I arrived 1:00 and it's not ready and they told me to come back in an hour. I need to leave at 1:00 to drive to LA. So now I had to wait and they still charged me the extra rush charge. read more

A great local business. Ladies are always friendly and efficient and their prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend Gume alterations

These wonderful folks have been altering, mending and cleaning our costumes for Burning Man for the last 4 years and they are fantastic. They alter what we bring in to fit perfectly, repair what we get caught in bicycle gears and clean the deep dust after the fact. Lovely people doing good work at a reasonable price. read more

Very nice people to work with. Honest about when tailoring will be done. They did an excellent job on my nurse grad/pinning outfit. read more

Alterations By Gume - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Cathedral City, California

DO NOT bring your precious wedding outfits to Gume...unless you want it to be PERFECT!! I can't express how much gratitude my (now) wife and I have for the expert care Gume and staff demonstrated with my baby's wedding gown and my 3-piece suit. Gume was very pleasant to work with and was always on time. Whether it fit the first time or after a few more adjustments, Gume did whatever it took to make sure we were satisfied. Make that, very happy!! All of this with a smile and modestly priced. Thank you and we look forward to many happy returns! read more

Alterations By Gume - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Cathedral City, California

I stumbled on to her shop (Gume) and figured I would take a chance. I required an extra pocket added to the right leg of my slacks. First time it went well, really well, I was pleased with their work. I returned with two brand new pairs of slacks for the same alterations and the workmanship couldn't have been any further from the first attempt. Whomever did the actual work/alteration could not have had any experience in the field. A patch pocket was sewn on over the existing pocket, the addition was 1/3 the size agreed upon (to accommodate a cell phone) and stuck out like a sore thumb - making the pants totally unusable. I returned the clothes and was told that the mistake could (and would) be rectified. Gume actually giggled at the poor work of the earlier seamstress and rewrote the order. I returned as agreed to pickup my wares but they were not finished, not once but three times. I will give Gume credit, she offered to hand deliver the clothes to my home to make up for the bad timing. Regrettably, the two pants of pants are still wrong and unusable as tailored. No further offers of adjustments were offered, no refunds. Pity, I thought I had a seamstress I could count on for my particular needs. Rudy Muessel October 2022 read more

I highly recommend Gume and her team led by Maria. Game altered my evening jacket and gown for a big event and I was so pleased with the work that I will continue to use her while I'm in Palm Springs for the season. Plus, they are very friendly and lived up to all my expectations. read more

I needed alterations on a dress I was wearing to my daughter's wedding.Gume was terrific. It was ready within the week and the work was excellent. I will use them again! read more

Brought in a pair of pants for alterations and they did it right there on the spot. Dry friendly and excellent work. Very appreciative for the work they did. Highly recommend, and I will be back! Thank you!!!! read more

Had an alteration (hemming) done for my 2 pairs of long pants. They did just exactly what I expected them to do. Great job! The only caveat is it takes at least a week (7 days) to get the job done. Other than that, the shop is coming well recommended! read more

Always prompt, reasonable, and dependable. I now travel from OC just to have Gume do my alterations.

She was able to alter my wedding dress within a couple days of my wedding! She did an amazing job!!

Gume the tailir owner made my day by tailoring my clothes that was big on me. Thank you so much for altering all my clothes. This will be my go to in tailoring my clothes from now on. read more

Def recommend this place! When you walk in don't stop right at the door, because that is the shoe repair. I'm guessing their share the place. It is convenient if you need your shoe repair. Anyways, I needed a dress repair and she was quick to know what needed to get done. It was nice of her to ask when I needed it by, but I def wanted her to take lots of time with it since it was a dress for my engagement pics. It took about a week and boy did she delivered. As in, the dress was perfect! Perfect fit for me and at a reasonable price (~$20). I would def recommend this place! It's right in the plaza with big lots and Denny's! read more

Run don't walk away from this horrible "tailor". Brought a new suit to this dump of a place by recommendation of a friend. Asked for 1 1/4" cuffs, taken in on trousers. Just got it back. No cuffs. Was told oh sorry I should have paid more attention, haha. Didn't offer to make it right. She said next time I do better. I replied, there won't be a next time. read more

Had to have my dress pants and jacket tailored for a wedding. I went in, got measured, and left. It literally took 5 minutes. Came back a week later to pick them up. The ladies there did an excellent job and the suit fit and looked perfect! read more

Needed pants hemmed in one day and they got it done with no problem for a great price! Would definitely recommend them.

If you want your dress lost, neckline crooked, and lining longer than the skirt, this place is a must-do!

I have been taking pants and dresses to be altered. Gume has done an excellent job. Thank you:) read more

Thanks for spending so much time getting the button on my shorts today. Your generosity was so kind. Great job Gume!

Hume tailored my formal dress on the same day as the event. She was calm and helpful and never made me feel like for an idiot bringing a dress to the tailor the day of the event. The dress looked fabulous. Thank you! read more

Had a last minute tailoring needed on my pants and brought them into Gume to make them more fitted through the legs, and within 1 day she had them done, quality work and for only $18. She didnt seem thrilled with the turnaround time (or maybe just saw it coming when I walked in haha) but the work was done quickly, done well and for a reasonable price. Would highly recommend. read more

Gume is really great at getting you the perfect fit! She takes her time with you so she knows exactly what you want. We have been going to her for years, she is always right on!! read more

This shop is great. They are fast, friendly, and do an excellent job every time. I recommend this to family, friends and anyone because they are above and beyond outstanding work and services. They are the best!!!! read more