Karen is still doing great work in midcoast Maine! Prom is up on us and she gave excellent advice…read moreon how to proceed. She is also knee deep in pants hems, zipper replacements, and of course the bridal and bridesmaid work that has put her on the map. I am thrilled to refer my coworkers (mother of the brides, wedding guests, and their families) to this self made entrepreneur with 30+years specializing in formal wear alterations. Thank you, Karen!

From the owner: A home based business at my home in Bowdoinham, ME, I operate by appointment only. I am willing to…read moretravel. I have 35+ years of sewing experience with a in depth concentration on women’s formal wear. I do all sorts of alterations from hemming pants, sewing on military patches, to replacing jacket zippers, to altering bridesmaids dresses and wedding gowns.

Emily at Lolita Alters could not be more wonderful!! She was so patient and meticulous and made my…read morewedding dress absolutely flawless! She also altered three dresses for people in my wedding party and NAILED theirs as well, even making a perfectly-fitting maternity dress out of a too-tight non-maternity bridesmaid dress. She is so talented. I couldn't recommend her more!

Great service, very professional, does a great job fixing zippers and also makes really nice face…read moremasks. Would definitely recommend!

I've had great experiences here. Brought in a winter jacket with some awful grease stains and they…read moregot rid of them-like it never happened! Courteous, helpful staff. Highly recommend!

DO NOT EVEN THINK OF SENDING YOUR DRY CLEANING TO THESE DISREPUTABLE, INCOMPETENT, WOULD-BE DRY…read moreCLEANERS. After a major move, I dropped off a new suit and an overcoat at sister laundry mat/dry cleaners, Bangor Street Laundromat, 56 Western Ave., Augusta, ME. From there, it was then sent to John's Green Cleaners, 355 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240. A week later, John's returned my black suit and overcoat to Bangor Street Laundromat where I discovered that both items were severely heat-damaged: the suit in the lapel, waist area, and front and back shoulders; the overcoat was a mass of wrinkles caused by seams that had shrink considerably and totally deformed and diminished each garment. Overzealous or inexperienced pressing had permanently damaged both items. Owner Greg at first responded to a phone call and asked to be given opportunity to correct matters. I sent the damaged items back to John's for a second pressing attempt. A week later, the still-damaged items were miserably the same. Phone calls to Greg's cell and the business went unanswered for at least two weeks. Finally, I wrote an email including the below photo links demanding the filing of a damages claim. Eventually an unknown "John's Cleaner" employee responded to my email by text (unprofessional) and included a photo of theirs still showing the obviously-damaged suit jacket on their presser with warpage all around. Within the text, John's took no responsibility for having damaged both items, provided no means of filing a damage claim, and offered a self-serving resolution: that I subject further articles of clothing to their abuse and receive a one-time 30% discount. Apparently, Greg sees small claims court as the preferred means to resolve damages disputes with his clients. Do yourself a favor: stay away from Bangor Street and all of John's Green Cleaner's affiliates throughout Maine.

Exellent work and excellent service. Exactly what I was looking for…read more A gem in the dying seamstress industry

She does exceptional work! Been going to her for years for all my alterations.Rather it was pants…read morehemming, or dress alterations

Lovely older couple own this private beach. They take great pride in every aspect of their property…read moreand it shows. Beach is very clean and only $5.00 for the day. They have a snack bar with many small options including even freeze pops for little ones. This place could not be more simple but also has everything you need including changing rooms,bathrooms, picnic tables and most of all amazing owners!!

From the owner: The Formal Image is the place to go for all of your formal needs. At The Formal Image, we pride…read moreourselves on being a friendly and intimate formal wear shop with staff members who are low-pressure and knowledgeable in the world of fashion. We stock the best name brands and have been a fixture in the Lewiston, ME community for over 30 years. Contact us today for more information!

I went to someplace close to my home, the week before the wedding, she had not started on it. I…read moretook it back and took it to Deby's. She came up with a better solution and finished it in a few days.

Miracle worker. I bought my dress at a sample outlet and it was twelve sizes too big. Deby worked…read moremagic and was a delight to work with. It was worth the drive from Boston to Georgetown to work with such a masterful seamstress who knows her stuff.

This was my first time taking clothes to Material Instinques for alterations. Wanda expertly…read moreassessed what could be done and promised completion within an acceptable time period, which she delivered on. The work (men's trousers) was well done and the cost reasonable. I recommend this service. Just note that its address is on Water Street but access is actually on the other side of the block, from Commercial Street (the door has no address number but there's a sign that is clearly visible); so park on Commercial Street to save time.

Communication was very good and she returned my call in a very timely fashion and spoke…read moreprofessional so I'm definitely going to be choosing this business for my alterations

I had an outstanding experience with Brenda having my dress tailored for my wedding 10/13/2025. I…read morewas anxious about my "SpongeBob figure" (a bit boxy up top with chicken legs) fitting into a wedding dress, but she did an amazing job making my dress fit me perfectly! I felt like I looked like a princess all day and night, and I felt confident the entire time in my dress! She also made time to press my now husband's shirt, steam my sister's veil from her wedding (my something borrowed), as well as my bridesmaids dresses. She's so much fun to work with! Added bonus: her husband makes his own wine which also worth treating yourself to! I absolutely loved working with Cozy Cottage Alterations; and I don't see myself going anywhere el

Brenda is amazing!! My wedding dress fits me perfectly, and considering it is made of a very…read morefinicky (and extremely glittery) fabric, I am impressed by the quality and care! I had to have my bust and waist dramatically altered as they were a three size difference between them and my hips. I also had her build new off the shoulder swags that were a bit bigger so they would cover my arms. And the way I smiled when I saw myself in the dress....you can not even tell where she had to take apart the bodice, it is THAT good!! You can really tell this is something that Brenda loves to do, her passion shines in every stitch. For brides concerned about lack of communication, you just have to understand how Brenda communicates. I too did not hear anything for months, but, I sent a simple in the afternoon, and first thing in the morning I had a response. Yeah, it might be at 4:30am, but doesn't that just show how hard this woman works for her clients?! She is not a factory, she is a passionate seamstress that puts her soul into her work...at all hours. That is how artists are. And guess what, I texted, we made an appointment, and I picked up my dress a week and a half before my wedding. And I know that if there was something wrong, Brenda would have worked through the night so it was ready for the big day. I am thrilled that Brenda altered not only my dress, but my mom's as well. We could not be more pleased, and you will be too! Thank you Brenda!!

We are IN LOVE with our new cockpit cushions made by Laura! The hand stitches and quality are…read moreAMAZING! Everyone loves them!! We highly recommend!!

I have been looking for an upholstery shop for a few months that had the time to take me in and sew…read moresome patches on my leather vest. Laura was amazing. She took me right in and got the job done in an amazing time. Her work is some of the best. She is friendly and a pleasure to do business with. I highly recommend her, and her prices are more than fair. I will be bringing all my members there to get their patches done in the future.