Thuy did an incredible job with my wedding dress! I bought a second hand dress online (without trying it on and without being able to return it - I know sounds crazy) and it wound up too small, where I could not zip it. I took it to her and asked if she could make it bigger (I wasn't hopeful since my alterations budget was $500 and there was so much beadwork). She said to do the hem and make it bigger and fix the beading on one of the straps it would be $450 so I said yes. Wow I am so glad I did! She was so sweet and took her time and was thorough which I am so appreciative of since it was for such an important dress. Definitely recommend! read more

Thuy did a wonderful job with alterations for my wedding attire. We asked her to take in my mom's qipao, slim the sleeves on a reception jacket, hem and bustle my wedding dress, and added on a request to mend a veil (borrowed from a friend). Since I was working with her from out of town, I scheduled my appointments 3 months prior to my wedding date and ultimately met with Thuy 4 times before my wedding date. She did a beautiful job with all the garments. I requested a hidden bustle on my dress which turned out exactly as I envisioned. I was especially impressed with how Thuy used scraps of lace from other alterations to almost exactly match the lace from the veil to hide some small snags. She mended the veil overnight and it looked beautiful. Overall the total cost was less than $1k for everything mentioned above and she didn't charge extra for her work on the veil. I highly recommend working with Thuy for alterations if you're in the East Bay! read more

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I went here to get my wedding dress altered after I had her hem a bridesmaid dress for me and the results were good! She did a great job. There was a bit of a delay in the alterations, but she worked quickly to catch back up to finish before my elopement. She took in the bust and waist, hemmed it, shortened the train and added a bustle for a reasonable price compared to other seamstresses. My dress also was mesh / sheer corset style with boning, so she had to completely take it apart to take it in! She also moved the flower appliqué up when she cut off length. I highly recommend and will continue to come here for my regular alterations. read more

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Eclipse Alterations did beautiful work on my wedding dress. They were recommended by the Anthropology salesperson and I was worried with the complexity of fitting and shortening my dress which was made of very fragile netting material. You would never be able to tell that the dress was altered. The work was incredibly clean and the owner had many great suggestions for accommodating my vision. I felt like the pricing was fair and competitive for the area and I'm glad I trusted them with such an important day. read more

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I visited this shop to have a pair of pants let out. And they did an amazing job! The women helping me were so nice and welcoming. The service was amazing! They made sure to have hem tape that matched perfectly. I'm very satisfied, and will return with any other needs. read more

Eclipse Alterations - Matching hem tape - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

I've found my forever tailors! I brought in a pair of jeans to be shortened, a pair of jeans to be taken in at the waist, and a pair of jersey pants to be shortened, with a very quick turnaround request. I've never seen a better job than they did on the jeans - really amazing. The jersey pants weren't quite short enough and they took them back to redo with no problem. They weren't cheap but the prices were fair and people who do quality work should be paid fairly. read more

Eclipse Alterations has been doing alterations for 20+ years and it shows! This small shop in Piedmont is kind and welcoming. Parking can be a bit difficult in the area as it is all street parking but definitely come here for their expertise! As a plus-sized bride I never once felt weird or treated badly. I would ask for my needs and accommodations and they made it happen. They have a fast turnaround time as well and prefer cash when possible which will help you too! Truly a pleasure to work with and love love love how my dress turned out and fit me, especially with adding in the sleeves. read more

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Always stellar work and they work so hard to meet the crazy deadlines we've given them. Reasonable prices. Cash only!

I had a pretty good experience with Eclipse Alterations. I ended up having 3 fittings for my wedding dress alteration, and the owner made sure to book me at time where there were fewer customers so I had focused attention. They took the dress a size down, shortened the straps, added a bustle, and added snaps to the sleeves which were designed to have options for on or off the shoulder. We had a few issues with the length of the sleeves which took longer to figure out than I expected, but overall I loved the finished product! I did find one safety pin holding together a tear in the tulle at the bottom of the dress, but otherwise the alterations held up nicely. read more

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Unfortunately, I had a pretty terrible experience here. Thuy seems skilled. However, one of the dresses I brought to take in the waist, she said was perfectly fit and would not adjust it. It was definitely too large in the waist & bust, and she denied my request to work on it whatsoever. I brought in another dress that same day to be taken in. She told me to come back in one week. I called on the day of to make sure it was ready, and she said yes. I come in, she tells me to come back tomorrow. I come back tomorrow, and it is STILL not ready. Finally, 2 days after she confirmed it would be ready, it was "ready". She had let it out way too much and it was way too big. So, I asked her to take it in again a tiny bit. Waited another week. The result honestly ruined the dress and I paid $65 for utter s**t. Bare threads that were not there before were visible, the seams were visible. I wish I could get a refund, she just said she wouldn't charge me next time. As if I will ever come back here! :/ read more

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First and last time going to this location. I should have walked out the day I dropped my gowns off. The owner and employees were all frantically looking for another persons clothing items..literally "is this it? Is this one yours?" I dropped two gowns off mine and my daughters. For simple shoulder adjustment on hers & for my gown I asked for dress straps to be moved up as I did not like to draping shoulders and for a hook&eye to be added along with steam iron. Well seems like only the hook&eye were added to mine as straps remain draping and untouched and I have discovered some stains on back of gown. I have yet to wear this gown and it has been in the clear bag they give you your items back in. Ahh then right before charging she lost my ticket... writhing 5 minutes..lost. Very messy and unorganized in there. They rush you when trying on clothing to show what you need fixed. Definitely skipping this place next time. read more

Lovely and nice. Walked in and they immediately helped me. Recommend this tailor!!!!!!

Thuy did an amazing job altering my wedding dress and I received many compliments. I purchased my dress second-hand and it was a bit oversized on the top and missing a few of the pearl buttons on the back. With only a few tweaks, she made the dress fit like a glove. She even replaced and sewed in the missing buttons. Also, she added bustles, taking care to add them onto the embroidered flowers on my dress so they would blend in, and showing me where they were and how to snap them. Everything was sewed so securely and professionally. Her prices are reasonable too - pay cash if you can! read more

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I have had many items altered by Eclipse, and all have turned out excellently. I highly recommend.

Sure, here's a revised version of your review: "Thuy is a true magician! She transformed my wedding dress from something I was uncertain about into my dream dress. The dress originally had sleeves and a completely different neckline, and it needed to be taken in several inches. Thuy was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process, even with a tight five-week turnaround. I'm so grateful to have found her! While I was quoted $1,800 at a bridal alterations shop in Alameda, Thuy at Eclipse Alterations charged $1,000 after making numerous changes--originally estimated at $600. The final cost felt more than fair for the quality of work she provided." read more

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Thuy is an INCREDIBLE and extremely skilled seamstress! I brought in my wedding dress, initially thinking it would only need minor alterations. However, my mind changed a lot and it became a longer project than anticipated. Thuy went along the journey (which included several additional figurines) with a positive attitude and helped to shape my dream wedding dress! I cannot recommend her enough. Her kind demeanor, detailed work, and reasonable pricing made her the best choice I could have made! read more

I cannot recommend Thuy highly enough! She worked on three of my wedding dresses and did the most incredible job -- all in under a month. Not only was her craftsmanship flawless, but her level of care and attentiveness went above and beyond what I ever expected. She took the time to make sure every detail was perfect and even showed my mom how to zip and lace up my dresses so everything went smoothly on the big day. Her professionalism, speed, and warm personality made the entire experience such a joy. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and delivers exceptional results, look no further -- she is an absolute gem! read more

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I had my wedding dress altered at Eclipse Alterations and it was such an easy process. They were professional and had great expertise on options and what's available. I had my dress hemmed (5 layers!), cinched in at the chest and waist area, added off the shoulder pieces and a three point bustle. These are a lot of alterations for a little over $1k at the time. Everything was done well and easy for my bridesmaid (the bustle) to follow. I would highly recommend this place and I gave myself plenty of time for them to complete their work. Great experience! read more

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Went eclipse alterations for my wedding dress that I bought from Anthropologie. Had such great service. I did not want a long train and want to be able to move freely in my dress. Eclipse gave me great advice and trimmed it down to the perfect length where it would still look good in photos. She also added on a bustle that made it easy for the dance floor. She adjusted the waist line so that I did not feel any discomfort or worry that the dress would fall. Very on time. Overall very satisfied and came back to get my pants tailored as well read more

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The best tailor in the bay! I got my wedding dress bustled here and I couldn't have asked for more. Price is incredibly reasonable, turnaround time was fast, and the bustle was easy to take on and off during my wedding day. read more

They are a great local business in Piedmont that I frequent for all of my tailoring knees. Highly recommend.

Very knowledgeable staff with good customer service. They're patient too. They seem to get a lot of business. Good to know this business is close by. read more

This shop hacked up my original Jean Paul Gaultier gown and took the designer tag off. Who knows why? Maybe to use and resell on another piece of clothing. I went in and was not satisfied with the tailoring. The shop owner insisted I give her another chance. I came back and there was lumpy hemlines and loose strings visibly sewn into the gown. If you value your time and your clothing, do not go here. read more

Had my dress altered at Eclipse Alterations and it was such a great experience! I really trusted their opinions/suggestions and my dress turned out so beautiful. She had suggested to take a layer of tulle out from underneath since I have a smaller frame and it truly made the dress even better. They're quick and affordable in comparison to the quotes I had received from other places. Will definitely be returning for any other alterations I need in the future! read more

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Was looking for a cheaper alternative to the oodles of money that bridal salons charge for wedding dress alterations. This place was mentioned a few times on Reddit, so decided to check it out. So happy I did!!! Thuy did an amazing job, works very fast, and is very kind and accommodating. I first went in 1.5 months before my wedding. I initially planned to just have my dress hemmed and bustled, which was done in 3 weeks! I decided to have my dress taken in a bit at my chest, which added another week. Towards the end, despite saying I was good with the length, I started to feel that my dress touched the ground too much (personal preference, really). I was ready to pay for another adjustment, but Thuy was completely understanding and adjusted my bustle again for free. (Sorry - really appreciate you, Thuy!) I didn't know what kind of bustle I wanted, so I went with Thuy's suggestion and am especially grateful in retrospect. My wife had her dress altered at a big bridal shop in Alameda, and paid significantly more for the same alterations. Her bustle ended up being very complicated and time-consuming, while my dress could be bustled in 1 minute. My bustle also stayed put despite doing tons of stairs, walking foresty trails, and dancing like crazy. I learned from Thuy that she has owned this shop for many years, and her expertise really shows! I definitely plan on going back for whatever alterations I need in the future. Thanks again for everything, Thuy :) read more

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I brought in my wedding skirt made from silk sari that I wore 25 years ago to be resized after two decades and two kids. There was a lot to take out and the lovely ladies of eclipse did it like magic! I was able to wear it as a guest at recent formal wedding. I will def be back and highly recommend. read more

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I bought my wedding dress almost 2 sizes too large, so there was quite a lot of work to do to my dress. Thuy did an amazing job and made sure everything was just perfect. I would highly recommend going to her for your wedding dress tailoring or any other item you need altered. Her price to alter my dress seemed very reasonable, given all of the work that it needed. read more

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Best tailor ever. If she can alter my lace wedding gown with a three-part bustle, she can do anything. Absolutely amazing.

Simply the best. The owner of this alteration shop is the consummate professional. She is always kind to customers. She is able to take care of the smallest details, from alterations to missing hooks to ensuring the best fit. Turn-around time is quick, efficient, and awesome. Prices are reasonable, despite being in fancy-pants Piedmont. I've been to tailors all over the Bay Area and this one is simply the best. read more

Thuy was amazing. She altered my wedding dress and my mother's outfit too. I can't tell you how many people commented on the fit of my dress exclaiming that it looked like it was "made for me". Well, that's because it was! As a short woman (5'2") Thuy took a dress made for somebody much taller and molded it to my body in a way that worked! Thank you Thuy! read more

Eclipse Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

This business only accepts cash. But this is not openly revealed. The shop owner asked if I could pay with cash for the clothes I wanted hemmed. I told her I don't carry cash and I would only drop them off if I can pay by credit card. On the day I picked up my order, she told people picking up their clothes her "credit card machine is broken". She asked everyone to pay via Zelle or Venmo. She conveniently had the printout of her QR codes to her Zelle acc. If she will only accept cash payments, she should make this clear and be honest about it. read more

Thank you to eclipse For doing a great job hemming jeans and for the extra help getting them done early. This is a wonderful business. Highly recommended. read more

I borrowed a beautiful Pronovias wedding gown from my friend and grabbed it from her a couple weeks before my wedding thinking it would fit me just fine. I didn't take into account that the dress was hanging for a couple years, so it stretched out lengthwise and was way too long on me. My friends recommended Eclipse and Thuy was able to fix it in no time. I told her I didn't want to cut the dress since I was borrowing it, so she hand stitched it up and it looks perfect. Thank you, Thuy, for taking a lot of stress out of my wedding day! read more

My husband and I came in to alter our wedding outfits and they did a wonderful job My dress has some pretty specific alteration concerns to be dealt with Given her experience, she was able to anticipate my needs size wise -- the dress was prefect I was nervous about it, but 'the dress' ended up being a huge hit! read more

Eclipse Alterations - She even gave it a little train! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

I was looking everywhere for my wedding dress alteration and I'm so glad to have found and worked with Thuy! She met with me about just weeks before my wedding and was able to hem, bustle, and alter my form-fitting dress perfectly. Due to the dress's design and length, it was quite complicated to create a seamless bustle, but Thuy was able to execute it flawlessly and recommended a beautiful bustle that was clean and chic that matched my vision. On my wedding day, I received tons of compliments for my dress and the photos turned out great. With the bustle, I was also able to twirl around in the dress without any issues. Thuy is incredibly skilled at what she does, her prices are reasonable, and she is kind and accommodating which made this whole experience smooth and easy! read more

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I needed quite a bit of alterations to my wedding dress with short notice. Not only were the alterations perfectly done, they were very affordable and super quick - my dress was ready within a week! read more

Eclipse Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

I brought my wedding dress to Eclipse for alterations. This dress had a very intricate lace design as well as a huge train, so I expected it to be a large and complex job. However the team at Eclipse did an amazing job and had a quick turn around. Thank you!! read more

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Thuy is very professional and did an amazing job on my daughter's wedding dress. The dress was too long and the top didn't feel very secure, but we weren't sure how to fix that. After the first fitting, Thuy knew exactly how to correct the top. She would take up the shoulders and add extra hooks in the back. As for the hem, there were 3 layers to take up. She suggested having the outer layer (the tulle) just slightly longer as that would look good in pictures. When we came back 2 weeks later, the dress fit perfectly, like a custom made gown. The hem looked fantastic with the tulle just slightly longer. As for the shop, it is small, but tidy. I noticed that Thuy sprays down the counter and wipes the door knobs between customers. I thought her price was very reasonable too. Overall, very happy to have found this shop. read more

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Thank you for helping me rescue my dream wedding dress! You made sure it fit me better than what I could've imagined. And in every session you made sure every detail was perfect. Thank you so much! Highly recommend her! Thank you Thuy! read more

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Eclipse is one of the options of tailors in the area recommended by BHLD. I called the place and Thuy was very helpful. I told her that I want to wear my wedding dress for our first dance but it has a long trail. She recommended to bustle my dress from the inside to make it look neat. And she altered it perfectly. I really do love her work. Thank you so much read more

Eclipse Alterations - Wedding Dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California