Christina is the only reason my dress fit me after losing 3 dress sizes. Plus she added removable sleeves and created the bustle. She's an actual miracle worker. read more

Christina's Alterations - Wedding dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Christina is AMAZING! She did the alterations for my wedding dress and it came out perfectly. I had a crepe style gown with a train but wanted it to be an invisible bustle and she was able to do that and she made me cape like wings instead of a veil. She was so sweet and professional, I could not recommend her more! I'll be going back to her to turn my wedding dress into a mini dress too! Photos courtesy of Michelle Angeli Photography read more

Christina's Alterations - Bustled dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Christina was amazing and went above and beyond to help me feel beautiful and comfortable on my wedding day. She altered my dress perfectly and came up with creative solutions to adapt to my body's nature weight changes. She was so kind and skillful-a true fairy godmother. I trust her completely and cannot recommend her enough Thank you, Christina! read more

Christina is the absolute best! She is so patient and kind to work with. She pays attention to every detail and gives you great advice! After having a baby, I did not fit into my wedding dress. After some tears, I decided to put my trust in her. She completely transformed my dress! She put panels on the sides, fixed the bust, hemmed it, and incorporated an amazing bustle on it. I felt like a princess on my special day! read more

Christina's Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

If you have a wedding dress that needs altering, look no further. Seriously it's a waste of your time to go to anybody that isn't Christina. She would be worth driving an hour and a half for, so if you're in the Bay Area and need a seamstress for your wedding gown, consider her your BEST option. She has all 5 star reviews (except for that person that didn't like her voicemail system). I left her house agreeing that she deserves every single one of those 5 stars. I had a fit issue with my secondhand dress. We emailed (which I love! No need to wait until business hours to call -- which I always space and forget to do) and she offered that even though she couldn't take me on as one of her brides (her schedule fills this time of year! (spring)) she was willing to consult with me. I'm a seamstress myself (hobby) so we spoke the same language. She showed me her ideas on how I could very simply adjust the length and advised on best practices for my fabric type. She did it all for free! I was so grateful. What an angel. Plus I could tell she really knows her stuff. When some seamstresses would avoid things because it's too much work (like letting out narrow side seams to increase the size), she wants the best for her clients and is always willing to find a solution. What's perhaps more valuable though than her generosity: her presence. I was so at ease, felt so cared for, in such good hands. Her sweet little space is gorgeous, and being in her grounded and gentle presence was such a breath of fresh air after all the pompousness of bridal salons and dress shopping. I honestly left in a puddle, like melted butter, after receiving such attuned care from Christina. I wish my doctors and dentists and EVERYONE could be more like her. I know, I know, another rave review. But seriously. She's worth it. read more

I don't know what I appreciate more, Christina's brilliant skill making my wedding dress a dream come true or her thoughtful demeanor, patience and valuable advice along the way. From day one, she put me at ease and exceeded all expectations for my final fitting. Worth every dollar and minute spent on this dress! read more

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Christina was very meticulous and detailed. Her vision is remarkable, but she still listens and does what the bride wants. Her unique bustling technique is a game changer. Highly recommended! read more

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Don't even know where to start! Christina is amazing! After working with her, I honestly do not think I could trust anyone else do alterations on a dress as important as my wedding dress. I was so fortunate to find her! Her attention to detail is incredible. She makes sure everything is absolutely perfect and adds little touches and details that I wouldn't even think to ask for. The bustle that she did on my dress was beautiful. She mirrored some of the buttons and applique from other parts of the dress that it blended more beautifully than I thought possible. Her priority is to make sure that you are happy with how the dress fits and that you are happy with the progress. She won't let you leave until you are sure (and she is sure) things are progressing the way you want and that the fit is exactly how it should be! She is quick and easy to communicate with - she texts which is super convenient and helpful! I wasn't completely in love with my wedding dress when I bought it - it didn't fit perfect, but by the time Christina was done with it, I never wanted to take it off! She is like a fairy godmother and made me feel like Cinderella! I ended up adding some unique sleeves that were tricky to get mirrored, but Christina did it flawlessly and had some great suggestions on how to make it even better! She is truly amazing! read more

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I brought Christina a damaged wedding dress I bought at a sample sale. The dress had a lot of beading and details which needed repair. Not only did Christina did an amazing job. I literally don't think I could have asked for. She made me feel so comfortable the entire time. She is truly a fairy godmother. read more

Christina is the absolute best. She did an amazing job with my wedding dress. She listened so well to everything I wanted and talked me out of taking off the train (thank god I listened) because It fit so perfect and I felt so comfortable all day. I can't wait to have her alter some bridesmaids dresses for me! If you're looking for someone to make any alterations you have to go to Christina. read more

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Christina is amazing! She altered my wedding dress as well as my mom's, sister's and bridesmaid. They all fit absolutely perfectly! I'm so happy I found Christina and would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for dress alterations! read more

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Wonderful lady. She was kind and very helpful with decision making. I had never gotten anything altered so this was a great experience for my first time.I also needed a veil for my wedding dress. She created the veil and added on a jeweled belt; plus a piece to my dress to tuck the train. She steamed my dress because the wrinkles were crazy. I highly recommend her read more

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I cannot say enough good about Christina as a seamstress! I actually had my dress made locally but it still needed to be taken in, the straps had to be attached, the zipper had to be fixed, etc. Christina was so meticulous in making sure everything was perfect. After the final fitting she even messaged me and said, "I was up last night thinking about a way to keep the bunching down, bring the dress back in and I'll fix it." I was barely worried about the issue but I was SO glad she out boning in because it helped the dress stay in place immensely. She is so friendly, professional and clearly loves what she does. And bride in the area should go to her to have the best seamstress arou read more

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Christina was a miracle worker to my wedding dress. When She was done altering my dress I didn't want to take it off- didn't have that feeling when I brought it in to her! I met with her twice and she had it ready to go for pick up on the third time. This was all within 3 weeks of my wedding. She is professional prompt and doesn't leave a thread undone- especially with the lace appliqué that needed to be tacked down on my dress. Thank you Christina for making me feel Absolutely gorgeous and having me LOVE my dress. read more

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Oh my goodness! If you are reading this then stop looking for a wedding seamstress now, you found her! Christina is so amazing. I walked into Christina's house no longer liking my wedding dress, I mean seriously did not like it (imagine the tears and all). From the first time I showed her my dress she reassured me that it would be beautiful, she would make it fit perfectly and that I would fall back in love with it. Over the course of three fitting she was 100% correct. At my final fitting I walked out of her house with a huge smile on my face and feeling confident and beautiful in my dress. Christina really made that possible. I love her and her talent so much. If looking for a wedding dress seamstress you have found the perfect person! read more

I'm not sure if she's good, or if she did a really good job once for a relative. If they don't answer the phone, move on to the next person. Especially if they say their email address in a dull, bland, and un enunciated voice, so you really have no clue what they say it is... move on. I will not use this service. Unprofessional and not slightly accommodating. read more

Christina does great work and is very reasonable and reliable! I would recommend her highly

It was such a pleasure working with Christina! She did a beautiful job on altering my wedding dress!!

Christina did a wonderful job on my wedding dress! It fit wonderfully, and it was SO comfortable. I'm especially grateful that she was willing to work on my dress in the current pandemic situation - my first fitting was before COVID-19 hit, but for subsequent fittings she strictly adhered to best practices re: disinfecting, masks, social distancing, etc. And she's very fairly priced on top of everything! I couldn't recommend Christina more highly, and I'm so glad I got to work with her. read more

I recently went to Christina to get my wedding dress altered. She is, by far, the best seamstress that I've worked with. I've had bridesmaids dresses altered in the past at other places but her business is now on the top of my list. I live in Napa CA and it is worth the 1hr drive to go see her in Santa Rosa. From the moment you step into her work place, she makes you feel right at home. She knows exactly what she's doing (she's been in the wedding business for a while) and really tailors to your needs. I never felt rushed and she answered all of my questions. I picked up my dress this past weekend after getting it altered by Christina and I was extremely pleased by the way my dress fit. It was more than I could ever ask for. I'm so excited to wear my dress on my wedding day! I definitely recommend Christina to anyone who needs to get their wedding dress (or anything else that they might need) altered. She is very good at what she does!! She is amazing, kind, and super talented! You can contact her at: christinavanni@yahoo.com. Thank you Christina for everything!!! read more

Thank you Christina! My dress was amazing. I had a long, chiffon train, which was difficult to bustle. No problem for Christina, she made it look so stunning, beautiful draping in the back. She reinforced my lace straps and took in my bust, I received so many compliments on my dress and she was so accommodating for my fittings around my work schedule. read more

Christina was simply amazing. I just got complement after complement on my dress. And most importantly I loved it! I've never written a review before but wanted to give her 5 stars so that other brides could feel as beautiful as I did. It was such a joy working with her and I would recommend you to anyone in a heart beat! If I ever have another reason to get something professionally altered I would most definitely give her a call. I had a very finicky dress, all satin with just a few seams, and I was a very finicky bride who wanted it to fit like a glove and she made it happen. She took extra time to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. And her prices were awesome too. Moral of the story-just go to her if you want a perfectly altered wedding dress. read more

I was really nervous about getting my wedding dress altered but Christina put all of my concerns to rest. She is fast, responsive, does incredible work and her rates are incredibly reasonable. At all of my fittings, I felt like she genuinely cared about me feeling comfortable and beautiful in my dress...and I do! If I ever need anything altered or custom-sewn, I'll definitely go to her and would recommend her to anyone. She prefers to be contacted by text or email and will get back to you quickly - for someone who hates talking on the phone it was perfect for me! read more

Christina Vanni is a wizard/magician/fairy godmother of wedding dresses. First of all, her studio is a beautiful bridal haven. Second, she is a true professional to work with. Third, her work is simply perfect. The "Abbey" bustle she used for my satin ball gown was her own design and it transformed my long train into a floor length gown all the way around. She didn't want to interfere with the pleating in the back of the dress by pinning it into the traditional bustle, and the result was true magic. Thank you thank you thank you! read more

Christina is such a pleasure to work with! She is altering my wedding dress to fit so beautifully. My dress is form fitted with lace & I was so worried about finding someone who could take it in and create a bustle that would showcase the lacey bottom, but she is SO talented. I could not be happier with her work and am so happy I found her through Yelp - what a sweet gal! read more

If I was able to leave 6 stars I would. Christina was so amazing to work with. She listened to my thoughts, concerns, ideas, and helped to shape my wedding dress into my dream dress. She really took the time to make me feel comfortable, and I really knew she cared about my dress turning out perfectly. By the end of our series of appointments I felt like she was a friend. Her work is impeccable, her turnaround fast, and her rates more than reasonable. So kind, professional, and just a great person overall! Thank you Christina!!! read more

I am so pleased to have found Christina! She was so enthusiastic about creating a cover up to pair with my wedding dress and her work is impeccable. I went to her with just an idea, no pattern, no sample and she created something wonderful! I could not have asked for more! She also altered my wedding dress and it fit like a glove and I felt like a million dollars in it! I would recommend Christina for any of your alteration needs, she is just a joy to work with. She even fit me in for weekend appointments because I live two hours away and could not make it during the weekdays. Thank you Christina! read more

Christina is amazing! I'm so glad I listened to all of her suggestions because my wedding dress turned out perfect. She is lovely to work with. I was always able to reach her when scheduling my fittings and she was very responsive and accommodating. She seems to really love what she does and it shows in her work and attention to detail. I loved working with her and will recommend her to everyone! read more

Christina is simply amazing! She makes you feel so comfortable in the fitting process and how to make you feel comfortable in your dress. She undeniably has the eye! Her veils are beautifully shaped and beyond reasonable price wise. Make sure to have a look at them before buying elsewhere! read more

Christina is awesome! My cousin's friend recommended her when I needed to find someone to alter my wedding dress. Christina worked on my dress and it fit perfectly when she was done. She also restored my great-grandmother's headpiece that I wore in my wedding. I was so impressed with her work that I have turned on other family members to her services. She is now my go-to seamstress for all of my alteration needs (and I have many needs, as I can't sew at all). Christina is incredibly sweet and very accommodating. She is also very, very fast and can have garments ready in no time at all. She works out of her house and I believe she prefers to be contacted via email. She is a lovely person and an excellent seamstress - I can't recommend Christina enough! read more

Christina is wonderful! I had a horrible, disaster bridesmaid dress. My boobs were 3 sizes too big and I could barely get it zipped up. I had extra material from another dress, brought it in 2 weeks before the wedding and she worked serious magic! I am so grateful for Christina, she was a total lifesaver! She doesn't speak on the phone, but she is texts back asap and responds to emails quickly. I will never go to another alteration place again! read more

Christina is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I found her online because I needed some alterations done on my mothers wedding dress in santa rosa. I was really concerned because i had never met her or seen anything she had done. She was so incredible i can't say enough The first time I met her she listened to what i said and did everything I wanted she turned my mothers wedding dress from the 70's into a contemporary beautiful dress i wore to get married on the beach in santa cruz. She was so patient and really went the extra mile for me. After doing my final fitting I wanted to change the straps she took my dress back and within two hours had it fixed and ready for me! I would recommend her to anybody. Her prices are beyond resonable and she is so good at listening to what you want. She is the best Thanks Christina!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I can not say enough great thinks about Christina, she is absolutely amazing!!! When I first picked up my wedding dress from the store I purchased it from I was almost in tears because it did not fit me the way I expected it to.. LOTS of work needed to be done and I was convinced there was no way it could be transformed into my dream dress.. I was referred to Christina and from the first interaction with her I knew she was the perfect fit!! She was so accommodating from start to finish and I can't even begin to describe how incredible her work is!!! She is so talented and can do absolutely anything when it comes alterations .. She literally transformed my dress into the perfect gown! She also altered all my bridesmaids dresses, some of which asked her last minute, and of course she did a wonderful job!! If you're looking for the perfect seamstress look no further, Christina is your girl!!! Thank you Christina!!!! You're the best!!! read more