I had a minor alteration that I needed done urgently for an event. The kind woman at the front desk immediately greeted me, took a look at the pants and said, "I can do this right now." 60 seconds later, she brought my sowed-up pants and said, "no charge." I'm not exaggerating when I say I was in and out in under 2 minutes with my pants all good to go. HIGHLY recommend. read more

My daughter and I went in to have her prom dress altered. It was hemmed so short that it was almost a shirt. $70 down the drain plus we had to buy the same prom dress again. It was clearly too short and Alterations Express refused to acknowledge their error. read more

This is the second negative experience I've had with this business. I don't even know why I went back. I needed a $25 dress hemmed. The girl who was taking the measurements clearly had no idea what she was doing. Then they had the audacity to quote me $111 to hem the dress. No thank you. I honestly don't know how they stay in business.. read more

My wife took three items for alterations. She had a pair of jeans which were to be shortened and hemmed. They were cut but were never hemmed. She did not check before leaving the store but were shocked when she discovered this. My slacks were to be shortened but were not done to the proper length. The third item was hemming a dress without any need for pinning, just hemming. She was charged $50 just to do this. We won;t be coming back. read more

Had 3 pants hemmed. 2 lengthens and 1 shortened. Quick and easy fitting. Fast turnaround! Will return.

I took a jacket to have a zipper repaired. They charged $15.00 When I picked it up, they said they couldn't repair it. Would not refund the money they took up front. They said they only give due bills. Bunch of crooks. Take your business elsewhere. Advise the BBB and the Ohio State Atttorney General. Maybe a small thing, but it gets bigger. Imagine if I had taken a wedding gown! They don't deserve a one star but there isn't a minus on here. read more

Very knowledgeable in their profession. The gentleman at the counter made me and my daughter feel comfortable. They have a very quick turn around. We will use them frequently. The items we had altered were pants and jeans. read more

I have used the Woodmere site and my son used the Mayfield site. Both stores did not have the work done on time.

Rude ladies who work at desk. Been there 3 times and it's been each time. Arbitrary in everything prices and stitch. Meh.

Nice place right off the expressway. parking is a little tight but it's easy to find. Was able to get slacks mended the same day. Ariana is awesome! read more

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Nothing express about the place. You will wait a week and don't expect it to be ready even an hour earlier.

Tried to use this business to hem my pants. And despite the "wait while we hen" advertisement all over the website, the said it was impossible to do because of "prom season" and were incredibly rude about it. If prom season is going to halt the rest of your business, THAT should be advertised on your website and building. read more

extremely rude staff with terrible attitude and no interest in helping! I would NEVER GO BACK!! I tried to call there for two days and when I selected "option 3" to speak with a person, it told me the mailbox was full. The automated message and the instructions on their website say you do not need an appointment unless you are altering a wedding gown. I arrived at 6:25PM (they close at 7) with my daughter's prom dress that just needed to be shortened and they refused to fit her. When I explained that I tried to call twice to be sure that I can just come in (even though those are the instructions on their website and their automated message!) since I had a 30 minute drive, they just did not care! TERRIBLE customer service! I asked if they can give me an idea of how much it would cost and after rolling their eyes and giving me an annoyed look, they agreed to look at the dress. The girl with the foreign accent at the front desk yelled over at the other girl and they stated complaining about how much work it would be because of the layers and they started counting and getting further annoyed. It was 100% clear that these people did not want my business!! Absolutely terrible! DO NOT GO THERE!!!! read more

I am sorry to say I did not have a good experience with Alterations Express they altered my dress for $125 was not done right did not look professional and they did not want to give me my money back do not go save your money no stars for you just left alterations Express they told me to come they would give me a refund got there and they said because it been more than 7 days they could not give me a refund or repair my dress that they screwed up royally never never never go there and people are not nice not helpful should not be in business my name is Chris Farabee read more

I've recently switched to AE for my denim alterations and have been very happy. They are fairly priced, provide multiple finish options, meet their deadlines and are friendly. I would recommend. read more

I don't know if it's just this location but I went in and It was busy when I went and got changed and waited 20 mins for the lady to tell me all I needed was the elastic changed. I was told Saturday after 5 but got a call Friday that I wouldn't be ready till Wednesday after 5. I thought maybe because of the Holiday but It's Wednesday at 3 pm and I called to see if it was ready and I was told it's not. Almost 2 weeks for an elastic band to be replaced for $20.... read more

Literally took my catsuit zipper to be fixed on Oct. 1, and they say it will be ready on the 13th? Now I know I misheard because why is it taking 14 days to fix a zipper? I get there on Oct. 13 at 1 pm, and they say my catsuit won't be ready until 5 pm?? What were ya'll doing Oct. 1- Oct. 13?? Like you didn't even start it, and what's the point of getting my phone number and email if you aren't going to use it? There's nothing EXPRESS about this service. Hopefully it's ready when I come back today because I won't be visiting again. All for $27? Like ya'll need to stop. read more

This place seemed professional from the previous reviews online. I get there and I believe her name is Lisa, was very rude when I asked about putting breast cups in my dress. She immediately said "oh we don't have any cups to fit you". Without asking what size I wore. I wanted to leave but decided to give it a chance. I continued to try various breast cups. Lisa seemed disengaged and I felt rushed. If you have breast larger than a DD don't go to this place. I got out of there as quickly as I could, and took my business else where read more

Have you tired on your suit or wedding dress? In a time crunch? Avoid this service. My suit was delivered today, tried it on, and it didn't fit correctly. In a panic, I thought this company was my saving grace. I took off the jacket and drove 5 mins to the Mayfield Heights location (i live very close) thinking I'd show them what I was seeing. I was turned away before I could even talk about it. Bc the suit was on my body (I put on the jacket on at the location) they wanted to dry clean it first adding 2 days to my already short timeline. The suit was CLEARLY clean and NEW (tag still on). They sited an OSHA reg that apparently says that you have to change at their location or they must dry clean it. I haven't been able to verify, but they sold it as a health and safety reg to protect workers from dirty clothes. I explained that I just put it on to see if it fit/needed altered, that it was for my wedding, and my time crunch to no avail. Instead of working with me and working in good faith, I was given the old "I'm sorry". Idk if that rule is real or if it's to drive sales by moving you to a higher price point on your alterations (it artificially shortens an already short timeline, AE's price goes up as that timeline shortens). I wish this was policy that they put on their website, so I could have avoided the hassle, or at least put the suit back on the hanger. If it's really something you need quickly and you have tried on your suit or wedding dress, either AVOID this shop and look for another option or learn from my mistake, lie and act like you're weren't excited to try on your wedding day tux. read more

I am only giving 1 star because "no star" is not an option. I took 3 pairs of pants to be shortened. The wait to get the seamstress to mark them was over an hour. I picked up 2 of the 3 pairs a week later with no problem and was told the 3rd pair was not ready, but would be ready the next day. I returned 3 business days later and handed over the tag. The employee was gone in the back for over 1/2 hr. During this time the waiting area was filled with other impatient customers. Finally, the employee returned. She avoided me, so I asked " What about my pants?" She said they were not ready. I asked to see my pants and the manager then came and told me they could not locate them, but would keep looking. I was asked to fill out a "problem order" form. I had noticed a gentleman filling one out for his lost pants as I waited. Supposedly I will be reimbursed for pants - we will see. I will never use Alterations Express again. The wait times and disorganized service are bad enough, but losing your clothing is unacceptable! They did not even apologize. I am just thankful that last year they did not lose my daughters prom dress! I will miss my pants but it would be much worse for someone expecting a professional job done on a garment for a special occasion! read more

I think they did a pretty good job! I have taken pants there for myself, and have been happy with their work. This is my daughter's Easter dress. It was way too low cut in front! Not just for a holiday, but in general, due to the fact that she's in middle school. Because I sometimes wait until the last minute, I needed 24 hour turn around. They were able to get the work done in that time frame, with a 40$ rush. Listen, I needed the dress! I waited until the 11th hour. So what, Im gonna get upset when they practically double the cost of the work? Its my own darn fault. I was just happy they were able to complete it in time for the holiday. So, rush fee it is! They took the shoulder up, and were able to use the extra fabric from that to make a small modesty piece and it really looks cute! If I had to say why no 5 star, it would simply be that the front desk rep could have been a titch more personable. She kinda sorta seemed like she didn't want to be there.. I just breezed passed that tiny observation though, and proceeded with my business. She wasn't rude or mean. That would have warranted a comment. It was just a vibe I got from her, like she didn't really care about me, my daughter, or the cute Easter dress. I would recommend this location though. If you aren't lucky enough to have a family member who can sew, this place is a good bet. read more

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Just took five pants and two skirts to this location to be altered and the women who worked on me could NOT have been nicer, especially Amber, the manager. I'm getting a LOT done and my final bill is $204.73, but they have a payment plan with a very reasonable downpayment stipulated on a sign behind the cash register (IIRC, it's 25% down for orders costing more than $50 and 50% down for orders costing more than $100). Beats the heck out of buying a whole new clothes after losing 40+ pounds. read more

We have tried to use this alterations store so many times and have spent thousands of dollars there. We were just too lazy to find someone else. This was the last straw. My husband brought clothes into be altered and again they were to big. She was very insulting and asked why he bought his clothes so big. Who cares why. He wants them tailored a certain way. He has had this happen on many occasions. We went to pick up the clothes they needed to be re-altered and they were not ready like they were suppose to be. We didn't ask for a discount or anything. We just left and won't ever be back. They will be losing out on a lot of money ! read more

Express is correct. Alterations are quick. They don't take alot of time to understand or get the fit correct, but you do get the finished product a day or two later. It's also pretty cheap. They have a few very large dressing rooms with mirrors inside. At this location, you can try on your items and someone will come into the fitting room with you to take the measurements. Overall, decent & quick in a pinch, as well as having convenient weekend hours makes this a OK place to get your tailoring done. read more

They saved me in a pinch! My brother was getting married and a different seamstress made an error on my original dress. I went to Alterations Express at 8 a.m. the day of the wedding with my back-up dress and by the time my hair and makeup were done, the dress was ready and perfectly altered. Thanks! read more

Wish there was a minus star!! A simple helm on my pants. They couldn't do it right. Made my pants shorter by more than one inch. Then a very arrogant lady tried to charge me for re fixing It with some attachement. I noticed when took home that the thread came out all the way so I took back to them. This arrogant lady told me that it's going to come out after every few washes!! With absolutely no apologies for messing up the job for first time. Instead she was showing me the favor that she offered to fix the mistake she had made the first time..even started shouting!! Now my expensive pants is ruined!! If these crooks cannot do the simple helm, how can people trust these idiots on more expensive wedding dresses or tuxedos? Do yourself a favor & don't even try!! read more

Prom nightmare- I recently took my daughters Prom dress to Alterations Express, Mayfield Hts., OH location last week for the train and sides taken in and a floor length hem. After several months of searching for a dress and 7 weeks to arrive, Alterations Express ruined it in 4 days. We received a ankle length and little to no train dress. The manager apologized, suggested we get a shorter heel shoe and offered a refund for only the hem. Me and my daughter were in disbelief. After arriving home and trying to calm down my daughter, we examined the leftover material and noticed the original markings were still on the material. The Seamress cut above the line making the dress shorter. I returned to the store the next day and explained to the manager this was unacceptable and asked for a full refund, which I received. Suggesting I spend additional money for a error the company caused is a insult. read more

This Alterations Express locations is terrible! They gouge you on price (there is no price list; it is completely arbitrary) and the quality of their work is not good. On one occasion, they ruined a hem on my jeans, which are now unwearable. I pointed this out to them and, not only did they not accept responsibility and blamed ME for it, but they would not give me a refund for ruining my pants. On another occasion, I just needed a slider on a zipper replaced (a cheap fix). They told me since they didn't have the right size slider, they would have to remove and replace the entire zipper, which would be $34, and it would take a week. I asked them why I would have to pay so much just because THEY didn't have the part, but they said that's the price the manager decided, and she sets the prices. I went to the other Alternations Express location on Chagrin, where they fixed the slider for a third of the price, and in two days. I was also told by a staff member that when you pick up your alteration, if you take it home without trying it on again in store, they have the right to charge you again if you bring it back because they didn't do the alteration correctly. Sometimes the lines are so long to get a dressing room (I've waited 45 mins-hour before) that you just don't have the time to wait to try on the garment again. Avoid this location!! read more

Ridiculous price gouging and poor customer service service sum up my experience. Unfortunately zero stars isn't an option for this review because that would be my choice. I recently took in a blazer to have the lining replaced. I explained to the woman at the register what I needed. She took the jacket in the back to someone and returned with a price of $75! I was shocked to say the least. Even the woman at the register said to me, "you could catch a sale and buy two jackets for that price". I agreed. Here's the best part...to add insult to injury, I was told that in addition to paying $75 I would have to go out and buy my own lining fabric and bring it back for them to do the work. Really? Are you kidding me?! You are in the business of doing alterations. Just like you have needles and thread you should have fabric for linings in your inventory!! Of course, I decided not to have the work done. I left the store disappointed that I would finally have to part with my favorite blazer. On the way home, I spotted an alterations sign in the window of a neighborhood dry cleaner. I decided to stop in for a 2nd opinion. To my surprise, I was quoted a price of $30 and...bonus... they provided the fabric! Needless to say, I let the seamstress at the dry cleaner do the work. My jacket was ready in 3 days, the worksmanship was impeccable and at a full $45 less than Alterations Express. I went back to Alterations Express to speak to the manager about my experience. I was told she was in a meeting and I would have to wait . Not willing to do that, I conveyed my experience to the person at the counter who it was clear could have cared less. I have shared my experience with at least 10 other people so far and counting. I will not be returning to this store. read more

Beatrice greeted me promptly on a busy Saturday. She helped me with alterations to my pants with a professional attitude. The pants fit great now. read more

I purchased a dress for a banquet that I had to attend. The banquet was on a Sunday and I didn't receive my dress until Friday. The dress had all type flaws and was totally made poorly. I went to the store on Saturday morning to get all the necessary alteration and had it ready for Sunday. There were some major alterations needed to be made but they were done beautifully. read more

Great customer service and attention to detail! !Ambr (no E) is excellent! Caring knowledgeable and funny!!

I brought in 2 pairs of jeans. One to be hemmed and the other to have it taken in at the waist. The work was so good, I couldn't tell which was which. I expected just a dart to be done at the waistline, but instead I think they opened it at the seam so it would be totally invisible. The store is clean and bright. The dressing rooms are clean, no pins on the floor, etc. I'm very happy with their work and plan on coming back again. read more

Amber, the evening manager, is a delight! She took care of a hem for us in under 15 minutes, charged us under $10 and kept us laughing the entire time. Gotta love Amber and the gang at Alterations Express! read more

When you go to a tailor shop to have your clothing altered you would think a tailor/seamstress would do your measurements, right? Went in to have my bridal shower dress tailored....nightmare. A girl behind the counter took my measurements (little did I know she was not a seamstress), when I went back 2 days later as instructed, the dress was not done. Came back next day, a different lady then originally waited on me (still not a seamstress) handed me the dress and said thanks have a nice day. I asked if I could try it on to ensure it fits properly. Glad I did, it was too big. I asked if it could be fixed and the lady consulted with a seamstress (finally a seamstress. I could hear them snickering behind the counter about what to do, they came back and said it was not their fault and had to charge me for a second alteration. By this point I paid 2x's what the dress cost, but needed it to be done since my event was in two days, I feel like I had no choice but to have them try and fix it. Came back a 3rd time to pick it up and I was still not satisfied, it was still too big. I had to buy inserts in order to fill the dress out. I even contacted the online service the website has and no one reached out....POOR customer service. Will NEVER return!!!!!!!!!!! WASTE OF $$$ read more

I am continuously amazed at how quickly the team is able to turn around quality work. I highly recommend them!

absolutely horrendous...would not recommend to anyone!!! I am still waiting for a call back and it has been 3 weeks. Brought in a 450.00 prom dress brand new, and it was returned with black grease stains all over it from the sewing machine read more

I have spent a lot of money bringing large and small alternations to this location. It was convenient and usually quick. On many occasions I had to have the alterations redone. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!! I had an expensive pair of jeans taken in at the waist and they made them look ridiculous!! If they could not do it properly they should of called me to let me know it was not going to look right. They did not have the correct color thread and still went ahead. They cut the jeans and it could not be put back. I was so upset and did not have the energy to demand they pay for my jeans. They did not even offer to make up for it. I asked for my money back and will never go there again! STAY AWAY!! read more