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    Dora Baker's Bridal Alterations

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    Clothing alterations

    Clothing mending and repair

    Custom tailoring

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    The strap Dora "altered".

    UPDATE: I have now received a refund of $200. I met Dora in the spring of 2018. I had a sample dress shipped from California that had very intricate patterns and wanted to consult with a seamstress before ordering. She assured my mother-in-law and I that it would be no problem and the cost of the alterations would be around $180. This included a simple hem, fitting through the body, taking up the straps, and attaching the train. I ordered the dress shortly after. It arrived in August, and again, I took it to Dora to check for any imperfections. I appreciated that she told me to bring it the first part of November for my March wedding so that it could be completed by January and she could take her time. I returned in November with my family in tow. Instead of a straight hem, she was going to rework the pattern. Of course, this was going to cost more, but for the work to be performed, it would have made my dress look more original. This is where trouble started. She insisted I pay her through Zelle. Not credit card, not PayPal, not Venmo. Her reasoning was she needed her money NOW and didn't want to wait for the transfers. I have attached screenshots of the payment. However, after I made the payment, she realized it went to her old bank. I spent an HOUR on the phone trying to reverse the transfer and Zelle would not cooperate. She admitted the mistake was hers, and that she would figure it out ok her own. Two appointments went by without issue. My final appointment, I had called earlier that week to move it back one hour due to an issue at work. She confirmed with me that Friday, January 11 at 6pm would be fine. I had an appointment scheduled for that day for months. My mother-in-law flew in from Florida to see me in the dress. When my MIL arrived at her home, Dora claimed that I didn't have an appointment. When I arrived she said my appointment was for the following Friday. She seemed out of it and weird. I began to get worried that weekend and asked for pictures of my dress. It was unchanged since my appointment three weeks prior. There was no way she was going to be able to finish the dress. My father drove down the following Friday for support, as no one else could come. When I put on the dress, it was a hot mess. One strap wasn't done and the other was so twisted and mangled that it was pulling my shoulder down and on the dress. I began to question her about it and she went hot to cold to crying. And she kept that cycle through our whole conversation. She kept stating that she was doing this work for "free"! Eventually, I was able to leave with my dress after I assured her I just wanted a second opinion on the straps. I immediately called the designer in LA to have more straps made. The cost is $70. ($50 for the straps and $20 for shipping) The next day I took it to another seamstress l. She was appalled. At one point, she pulled on a loose thread and a needle was at the end of it! She also assured me that there was NO WAY there was enough fabric on the hem to make a new strap as Dora had claimed. The total work that needs to be redone and the new strap installation will cost an additional $260. I was crying. I could not believe the mess I was in. Dora had the nerve to call me that night to ask what the other seamstress had said. I sent her to voicemail as I wanted all communication to be documented. Asked her for a refund of $310 to cover the costs of the alterations and straps to fix her mistakes. She argued that she only owed me $200. I didn't want to argue anymore, and wanted to end communication so I accepted that I would take that. She has been dragging her feet on it. She stated she would get it to me by Wednesday (yesterday). When I asked about it, she got snippy with me. "I don't understand what 24 hours makes if you going to get your money more than likely tomorrow". Wow. Funny enough, it's been over 24 hours and I have yet to receive payment. Also, I find it interesting that someone who didn't want to wait two days for credit card processing is getting offended over me expecting payment on the day she stated she would pay. Admittedly, she offered to pay cash. However, I declined because I don't accept cash from anyone this shady. I want a paper trail. Not to mention, I wasn't going to go over to her house anymore. I have attached the original paperwork and receipts, along with photos of the actual work performed. You be the judge if she deserves $200... from her own quote! -------------- Short note on the jacket: I took an Anine Bing jacket to be tailored prior to Christmas. It's a $350 jacket. I spent $70 to get it taken in and the sleeves shortened. After the first dry cleaning, the seams fell apart. I took it back, expecting her to fix her mistake. One arm is 3/4 inch shorter than the other and it is such a mess, it cannot be repaired.

    Finished dress and veil
    Chloe E.

    Dora Baker Have you ever wanted a fairy godmother?!? Well Dora is as close as it comes! When I came to her I had a vision of my dress and I never found it and was resigned to settling. I thought I just wasn't meant to find the dress of my dreams. Dora was not okay with this; every bride should have the dress of her dreams. She took my bland lace sheath dress and turned it into a work of art. A dress out of a fairytale. Dora made me the perfect dress and I felt beautiful on my perfect day! She worked magic in one month! (I do not suggest waiting until the last minute though!) I got so many complements on my dress. Dora truly made the perfect dress for my body type and my personality! Dora is truly skilled and I highly recommend her (even if you have to drive a ways to her! She is worth it!) She even made me a matching veil from the lace she replaced on my dress! I showed her some photos of how I wished the dress fit and gave her creative freedom. I was astonished at the ideas she came up with! Truly an artist! Dora will make your dream dress come true! Thank you so much Dora!

    Making a dress fit the unique "you" is important on your wedding day!! Dora Baker took a dress and made it MY DRESS!!! Much Love
    Nichole D.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! Dora was fabulous! I absolutely loved my experience with Dora Baker's Bridal Alterations! I had 2 months to to plan my wedding and get my dress altered, Dora was flexible with my schedule and finished my dress quickly. To have the perfect fit with comfort you need your dress fitted to you, and Dora made it look better than new and fit my body like a glove!! I got so many compliments on the dress and the bustle. My pictures came out wonderful and not a single negative distraction on my day due to my wardrobe. She had me go to several appointments to make sure everything was perfect. To customize your dress to you and a great price, I recommend Dora. I am still using her for my bridesmaid dresses. Nichole Dennis wedding date 10-20-2013

    Dora does great work!

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    I've used her twice and been happy both times. Once a wedding dress and the other a bridesmaid dress. Honest and affordable! Very happy.

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    Dora did an excellent job on my dress I appreciate her honesty and timeliness.Would recommended her.

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