Horrible service. Came in with a sweater hoping to get it fixed and made a little bigger, they gave…read moreme a time frame of a week and it would be done. Came back on the day they told me and said they hadn't gotten to it, they assured me it would get done soon. Waited another week and still nothing. Again, they told me that they would get to it. I foolishly believed them and lo and behold, a few months slip on by. When I returned, they said AGAIN that they would do it, not only that, but the elderly lady was so snarky and even remarked that it was "no big deal" and wouldn't take more than 15 minutes to get it done. Really? If it was so simple, why not do the job and get paid for the service. Right then and there, I took their unprofessional attitude and took my sweater back. To add, she didn't even say sorry. Apparently, if you're not putting in a big order they won't give a care at all. Rude. Unprofessional. Uncaring. The BIGGEST NO EVER! If I could give this place 0 stars, that would be too kind.

If you need a seamstress Mari is your gal. I come to Mari…read moreanytime I need any type of alterations big or small.. Mari has altered pants that have been too long, dresses that need to be shorter the list goes on. One of the latest tasks Mari took on was a swimsuit, yes a swimsuit . Not to Mention her prices are reasonable.

I just happened upon this shop and was so impressed by the workmanship that went into every hat…read more The owner met me at the last minute and taught me so much about hats. I couldn't go anywhere else and feel like I got better service. I'm planning to purchase a custom hat in the future and will be honored to have it made here.

I can't say enough good about Keryn. Lots of us know her by the nickname, "the Hat Girl," courtesy…read moreof Ray Appleton, and her reputation is deservedly growing by leaps and bounds. Her work with hats is stunning, and her custom work impresses everyone who sees it. In my case, I had a 1920s-30s Stetson Boss of the Plains hat I picked up for $10 that was in such faded, worn shape (plus had a bad ring of sweat damage) it was questionable whether it was suited for anything other than the trash can or nailing up as wall art, but after hearing Ray brag about her, I looked her up and asked if she might be able to do something with it. You'll see the before and after results below. At a modest price she was able to breathe life back into this Thrift Shop reject and it's good enough now to wear and actually look nice. I point out she could have taken it further, but I told her I only wanted some improvement and didn't want to spend much on it, and you can see what she was able to accomplish. Let's just say I and my friends are impressed with what she can do. You'll love Keryn if you meet her (everyone does), and I guarantee she can handle any felt hat need you can throw at her. You'll just need to be patient because word is out, lol. I don't know of anyone else around here who can match what she does. The only other source I'd use for custom hats is in Las Vegas, so we're lucky to have her in Fresno! Highest recommendation for quality, service and friendliness.

Remember my Living Spaces post? With a similar unexpected drop-in quality, Enter "Purpose Built."…read moreIt's located on the NW corner of Shaw and Blackstone. This location once had one of the ugliest buildings in town. Man, was that 60's, Aztec inspired building mess, dated. Now having had a Stunning remodel it IS one of the most lovely. And that landscaping! Don't get me started! Like the last posting with the living spaces, there was a completely random element that contributed to the absolute joy of this perfect day! It began with needing a hardy post-workout day breakfast. I decided to go over to Yosemite Falls. Driving closer, I discovered that there was a LARGE car show going on. In addition to the farmers market that is held there every Saturday, every space was packed. It was the same with Yosemite Falls... EVERY inch and spot to park taken, it was perhaps one of the worst days to consider eating there. I drove on by.. Upon my return home, I decided to stop in at the farmers market. Awesome within itself, I thought, why would I ever get vegetables or fruit in the store again? That good! The car show was a blast. Family friendly, it had animals, interesting vehicles from different eras and the folks attending were so friendly! As a curious person who enjoys the learning process, it was fun asking some specific questions of some of the car owners. This fun experience made me think I'd like to attend more car shows in the future! In the back corner, next to the car show, was Purpose Built. It's a large 'trades based' clothing and accessory store with a tremendous variety of brands. Like you've never seen.... Apparently, they had moved in October of last year. Still relatively new and unknown, I felt compelled to share it with you. Guys, this store is something special. Apparently they have 7 stores and an on-line store as well. Today, as it would happen, there was live music/entertainment. Yes, thankfully I had my earplugs in me pocket! VOLUME does damage! The store had rolled up their windowed, side garage door opening the space of the store up. A cool vintage 'Purpose Build truck' parked outside of it. They even have a framed/uncompleted kids playhouse structure that mimics a building site. The staff here were excellent, knowledgeable and authentic. Authenticity is always the most important part, in my book. That connection! This store had staggering array of durable clothes, shoes, belts, and accessories.. actually, some of the most guy desirable stuff! I'm checking for room in my closet. :) There was a live band performing in the store.... A big raffle going on and a bit of a carnival-like atmosphere throughout. Anyway, for those interested, we now have a great--NOT DUPLICATED--business in the city, and one fully devoted to the trades. I hope there are MORE car shows here as well. It was an apsolute blast checking out the fun just around the corner from us. A cool addition to the neighborhood. As such, both the large structure and landscaping remodel and Purpose Built are worth checking out! It's like home improvement done right for our city! And personally, I celebrate things that are NOT another chicken place, a dispensary or a furniture store! I bet you do, too! Go check them out! https://purpose-built.com/ -G

We need Purpose-Built! They have a great selection of items. My hubby is a Safety professional in…read morevegetation management and often needs vests and shirts for when he goes into the field. Today, we went there so he can purchase a few Carhart shirts and pocket knife. The staff were super friendly and helpful when he was choosing his knife. I was pleasantly surprised with how reasonable their prices were; I was happy to see our bill reflected a great bargain. Money well spent!

Has absolutely great customer service I loved it here overall and they took care of all my…read morecustomizable needs would highly recommend

The Owner is so knowledgeable and very professional. The quality of his product is outstanding…read more Orders are always on time and completed with quality I have personally purchased from M&M multiple times with large orders and have never had issues..

They altered 2 suit coats for me and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them for any…read morealterations.

As soon as my son and I walked in, we were greeted by a down to earth awesome gentleman. The first…read moresuit he had my son try on was perfect also. Considering my son told me at the last minute he has a dance to go to in a few days, I am so glad I found this place and would def recommend it.

Hubby purchased our daughter's promotion gifts here and she loved it! The young lady helping us…read moremade my daughters boot buying experience delightful. She even showed us a matching belt that went perfectly with our daughter's choice of boots. The employee spoke Spanish mostly so lucky my daughter is mixed and speaks Spanish as well. We've always passed by this retail shop and have never stopped by. Maybe a sidewalk flag or A frame sign along the side of the main road would help? Aside from not knowing if this place was open, there is plenty of parking, the inside is full of whatever western you can possibly think of. Overall the store is very organized and clean.

Purchased this Dobbs straw hat El Portillo imports was charged $118.72 and found same straw hat all…read moreover the Central Valley the exact size for $ 88 looks and gives the feeling of a discount warehouse but just the opposite. Is it Maybe I am white and speak no Spanish. White people be ware you will charged over 50% just for being White

Beautiful traditional clothes! Everything looked high quality and stunning in color, so you'll…read moredefinitely find something you want. The service is okay, she'll help if needed. However, there's no clear price on things, and it seems like the store owner prices items on the spot for most clothing :( so it feels like you are getting up-charged. While buying my sinh, the seller tried to push jewelry and other items into my purchase and I had to be firm that I didn't want them. I am not a fan of having to haggle, and prefer upfront prices when the cost of the dress was already expensive ($165)

She the biggest in our local area. Great precut pre made tailoring to your liking/ styles/ sizes…read moreshe can adjust. Beautiful outfits from 6 months and up if cant find your size just bring in your own fabric or buy direct and she can custom for you. There is a fitting area. Takes Venmo and cash only. She goes live facebook and where theres events she may be out there selling too. so check her out. Would deff recommend.

Service was really nice, the lady helping me was super nice and welcoming. The store is well…read moreorganized and had a wide variety of stuff to pick like clothing, shoes, lashes. They are very size friendly and the store has such a nice vibe to it.