I'm glad I found this place. The owner (Mariam) is super nice and friendly and agreed to do my dress' alteration the same day. I was really in a rush and surprised that Mariam was kind enough to help me out! For sure will be back and will recommend to friends! read more

Fancy Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Mariam was wonderful to work with an super quick to get things done. I was nervous finding a place to get my wedding dress altered because of the thick lace on the train and I'm so happy I found this place. I drove from the city because of the positive reviews and this was totally worth the drive. My wedding dress was an intricate Pronovias with heavy lace and long train but Mariam created the perfect bustle so I could move around easily. Highly recommend this location! read more

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Mariam was super nice!! She was kind enough to spend a lot of time to help me to wear my wedding dress to give her consultation. She also gave me the band for the dress for free because I have lost my own. At the end, she said no tailoring is needed for the dress. So I would totally trust her if she suggests any type of tailoring. Thank you so much again!! read more

I went to this place twice. Both times Miriam did an amazing job with the dress alterations. She was very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process and very upfront with what alterations she can and can't make. My now husband and I came to Miriam with my wedding dress and his tux for alterations two weeks before the wedding and she still took us and and helped us out tremendously and finished the alterations 3 days before the wedding. I'm definitely recommending this place to everyone. read more

I hate to leave a bad review but I don't want another bride to go through what I had to go through. I made an appt online and the owner's demeanor is not welcoming which is fine. But a white lady walked in and started complaining about her dress and the owner made me wait while she helped her first. So I spent more time than I intended to and the entitlement of the woman was proven to work because she got helped and left before I did. I told the owner I would lose at least 10lbs and I reiterated this multiple times and she looked like she didn't believe me. I told her, I know my body I WILL lose at LEAST 10lbs so please make my strapless dress smaller. Typically it'll take two appts for a wedding dress alteration since people tend to fluctuate in weight right before their wedding, but after my first try-on she told me to take it home because I didn't lose enough weight at that time. Within a few days I lost more weight(this is how my body works) and when I called her to see if she can make it tighter, she said she wouldn't have enough time. Especially because she doesn't work on Sunday's and I was calling on a Saturday (at my engagement dinner!) This woman abandoned me and I was so nervous and was crying because it's not like I can wear the dress since it's strapless. She gave no apology or any explanation and just said it couldn't be done. She charged me to turn my loose straps in and removable straps but she did the measurement wrong and it was so tight that it kept popping off while I was trying it on! But since I knew I was going to lose weight, I thought it'd be fine but it wasn't. I lost 12lbs and we had to ditch the straps last minute which was such a waste of money and ruined the entire wedding outfit change. It was supposed to go from a classic/princess/long train for the ceremony and then I would remove the straps and the detachable train for the reception and it would look like a totally different dress but that didn't happen. She quoted me hundreds of dollars for bustle so I opted for one bustle. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Mariam and her team are excellent. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She is extremely professional and cares deeply about her services. I have a very petite daughter who needed a prom dress altered; we were thrilled with the final product. She is very accurate with her time estimates and quotes. I sent my sister to her to alter her wedding dress, which looked amazing. I highly recommend Fancy Alterations, and we will be lifelong clients. read more

Mariam is fantastic! She did alterations for my wedding dress which turned out beautifully. My gown had a lot of intricate details in the bodice and she did a wonderful job preserving every last detail when tailoring the gown. It fit like a glove! She was affordable, fast, and detail-oriented, and made sure to schedule in a few extra appointments to get the ballgown bustle just right. My husband was blown away by the dress and everyone commented on how gorgeous the dress was and how well the bustle turned out at the reception (the bustle made the dress look perfectly hemmed!). I highly recommend her! read more

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I did not get Miriam's service BUT........ I am a bridesmaid and the wedding is in 4 days. I had my dress altered but the other shop messed it up and I couldn't find a place that's available to fix it. I sent messages to different places and Miriam was the quickest and fastest person to respond. She offered to fix it as soon as possible which was very heart melting because I was 100% losing hope. She is 40 minutes away from me and during our conversation, another place offered to help and they were 15 minutes closer. I'm just glad the Miriam was there and was so willing to help. Thanks Miriam! I'll for sure recommend you to everyone I know. :) read more

I was incredibly pleased with the dedication, expertise and care that Miriam and her team had with me an my alterations of my wedding dress. I was put at ease about the results of my alterations. My dress was a whole size too big for me and Miriam assured me she would make the dress look like it intended to. I would highly recommend Fancy Alterations for any of your needs. read more

Fancy Alterations - My mermaid style dress was brought to life - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

Mariam is amazing!! She did alterations for my wedding dress, and both of my sisters bridesmaids dresses. She was very fairly priced, extremely helpful, and fast! She was much more affordable than the other tailors I was recommended for wedding dresses. I had her hem my dress, take up the sleeves, add a bustle, and add in some lace I bought from my dress designer to make the deep V a little less deep! I was so pleased with how it came together. I always go to her for any alterations I need! read more

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Was really easy to go in and get measurements done for hemming pants. Fair price around 18 dollars oer pair of pants. Was ready on time!

Service was excellent, i was scheduled 2 initial try ons and picked up my wedding dress on the 3rd visit and finally try on. Mariam is very knowledgeable and can do a minor fix last min. The only thing is that it was pricy compared to other aleration places. The cost was almost as much as my dress.. but I have decided to go here as it was much closer for me to go back and forth for the 3 visits and the reviews on other wedding dresses were positive. read more

I cannot recommend Mariam enough! I had a few issues with my wedding dress and needed to add fabric to the bust. We kept tweaking on each appointment, and she ended up fitting me in an extra try-on appointment to make sure we had the look we wanted. She has a great eye and made sure that I was happy with each change. So so happy with how it turned out! read more

I just have to add that there is NO ONE in the entire Bay Area (and probably beyond) who is as talented a tailor as Mariam and her team... Everything I said earlier still stands, but since then she has also taken on the most difficult alterations/transformations and has truly proven to be so much more capable, creative, and talented than any other California dressmaker. She is a perfectionist and so patient and turned the most ill-fitting bridesmaid dress into a showstopper... Mariam managed to make alterations that, after much research, I didn't even think would be possible. No one compares to her; other highly-rated tailors even admitted they could not have done as masterful of a job as Mariam... When I went in for my fittings, I'd also always hear the other customers raving about her, even crediting Mariam for "saving their marriage" with her talent, etc. The Fancy Alterations team is beloved and the ultimate hidden gem of Redwood City. read more

I was super grateful for the alterations made to my wedding dress! After the first tailor, we realized the cups still needed to be taken in - this was handled overnight! I felt like they took great care of my delicate dress. Would absolutely recommend!! read more

I'm so happy with the alterations done by Fancy Alterations! It was such an easy and professional process. My wedding dress came out perfect and couldn't be more thankful! Thank you Mariam and staff! read more

They did a wonderful job ! I needed the shoulders taken in on a dress for a family event, unfortunately I got the dress later than anticipated and I needed to get it altered and wearable in 2 weeks time. These ladies did an incredible job! It was perfectly when I tried it on. Top notch work and convenient hours (like after work)! Would 100% recommend and use again! read more

I came here to get professional measurements for a wedding dress I was ordering online. The website only asked for bust, waist, hips, hollow to hem, and height. Right off the bat, Mariam told me that normally there are more measurements taken for custom dresses and she advised that it was not going to be a perfect fit with just these measurements. I appreciated the feedback and kept that in mind. I was four months postpartum at the time and still holding a bit of pooch in the belly. Mariam was very professional and didn't make me feel self-conscious about it at all. The site asked for natural waistline but she told me she was going to measure slightly lower to account for my extra belly. My dress arrived a month later and it fit perfectly everywhere she measured. The measurements were spot on! As she warned me, there were parts that didn't fit like a glove, like the length of the straps, so I appreciate the foresight on that. read more

This is the place you want to go to for dress alterations. I had two (Nigerian) bridesmaid dresses that I needed to get tailored in a short amount of time. These amazing ladies did the impossible. They were able to make the dress fit and make it comfortable for me to walk and dance in. I looked stunning in the dresses and I am so happy I went to this place. They pay so much attention to detail and you can tell that they take their job seriously. If you are looking for a place to get your alterations done, please don't hesitate to come here, I highly recommend them. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart and will continue to come here for all my future alterations. read more

The lady was so nice and helpful. She was honest about what she could and couldn't do and the price was much better than some of the other places we asked. read more

Mariam altered my wedding dress. She added crisscross straps and a bustle. Very fair price. She did a great job and would definitely go to her again. Would highly recommend. read more

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Beautiful work, attention to detail. She makes an impossible alteration a reality. Highly recommend from jeans to fine designer dresses. Your clothing is in excellent hands read more

Mariam was wonderful to work with! I had my wedding dress fitting done here for my reception in May and not only did the dress turn out great but she helped look all around the store and surrounding area when one of my earrings went missing and was able to fix a few loops of the bustle a few days before the event when they had become a loose. Would highly recommend! read more

I rarely use Alterations services but they are amazing at helping out! I needed hemming for my bridesmaids dress that was held off till the last minute and they were so helpful! Got it done working 3 days before the wedding. Gray service and understanding staff. Definitely recommend them to anyone. read more

Mariam is a wonderful tailor & seamstress! I've thoroughly enjoyed working with her. She quickly turns around alterations--and with great quality! Also, she's super nice. You will not regret going to her shop. read more

I've never needed a seamstress, but apparently I'm not model size for bridesmaid dresses- go figure!! Anyways I used the Yelp feature of requesting a quote and this shop was the only one who responded with an actual price range. The phone was answered when I called, and the person on the other end responded like they actually appreciated potential business. Long story short, Mariam(owner), has now altered multiple dresses of mine. She does great work, her prices are super reasonable, and the turn around time is beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

Mariam is awesome and very knowledge about bridal dresses. I brought my sister and a friend along to a consultation fitting and she pinned up my gown perfectly. I felt beautiful. Prior to my arrival, she also sweeped and cleaned the floors so my dress wouldn't track dirt and lint. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for alterations to book a consultation with her. You will not be disappointed! Her pricing is very reasonable too, a lot less expensive than other bridal alteration shops. read more

Great service and very friendly! Will return for all of my tailor needs! Easy to find parking as well!

I was in need of a short notice bit of help altering a military uniform for a formal presentation. Being so distant from alterations businesses near military installations, the prospect of describing what I needed was a bit daunting. I requested if Fancy Alterations - a downtown neighbor or my civilian employer - was willing to help. Resounding yes. Had no trouble being seen; my reference was easily accepted and one step more, they did their own research to ensure they had more insight than I had. In short, any business willing to work above the normal need to ensure correctness is worth my recommendation. Very personable; very engaging; very caring; fast turnaround. Couldn't be happier. read more

I needed to alter my wedding gown for my civil wedding and I was a little nervous because of the short period and the gown itself. Mariam did a fabulous and perfect job. She is very skilled and honest, she gave me her opinion on shoes, length, and alterations. Her attention to detail made the gown looked custom made. I'm so happy I found Mariam and this place. read more

Fancy Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

Mariam did a fantastic job with my wedding dress. It's of chiffon and satin, and she made multiple alterations to the sleeves, back, waist, bust, and hem. Was very patient and did a bunch of adjustments and fittings until everything fit. I went back later to get a bridesmaid dress hemmed and she also did a great job there read more

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My daughter's prom dress needed to be hemmed and taken in. Miriam did a great job! It fit my daughter perfectly. Two of my daughter's friends also had their prom dresses altered here and the results were also great! They looked beautiful in their prom dresses. Dress was done when promised. Definitely recommend. read more

The bridal shop where I purchased my dress (Weddings and Dreams in Fremont), recommended this alteration shop as it was an easier commute for me to get to instead of having to keep going back and forth to the east bay. Mariam was great, easy to work with, and accommodating. I went into her shop for 2 bridal dress fittings before I picked up dress. On the day I picked up my dress, she did forget to make a few minor fixes that we previously discussed in prior fittings, but was able to resolve it right away. My dress had 3 hooks for the bustle as my wedding dress had a cathedral train. It worked for part of the night, but kept coming undone. A few of my bridesmaids took a look, and said probably stronger fasteners should have been used to keep the bustle in place since there was so much material/weight on the train. Other than that, she did a good job with my dress alterations and would recommend her shop for any alteration needs. read more

Miriam is great. She helped me with my wedding gown alteration and she did her best to accommodate my tight time schedule. I'll definitely come back for any type of alterations. read more

Wow! About 1 year ago, I asked Mariam to patch a hole in my favorite pair of jeans (after finding her amazing reviews on Yelp). Fast forward a year - Mariam and her team have helped create so many amazing pieces for my wardrobe! They are capable of FAR beyond simple alterations! Most notably - Marian and her team helped create my wedding dress dreams - using 1 dress and a few yards of extra fabric to create 1 dress that transformed into a new look for the reception. I have included the images here. I brought Mariam my inspiration images and a basic satin ball gown dress and explained that I'd like the large ball gown skirt to be removable with a short dancing skirt underneath, and that I wanted to add a large bow to the back of the dress with tails that would be a long train for the ceremony (and be removed to just have short tails for the dancing, so I would not step on my dress while celebrating). Mariam was absolutely meticulous about getting the dress to fit perfectly (I almost never wear clothing without a lot of support for my larger bust) and she made it fit so well I never once felt uncomfortable or unsure during my special day. Also, she took multiple inspiration images for the bow and created a bow that was EXACTLY what I wanted. On top of all of this, she is very timely completing this dress on a short turnaround because of a short engagement, and her pricing is the most competitive I have found in the Bay Area. I simply have no negative feedback to share here, and I will return to Mariam many times in the future to bring my wardrobe dreams to life for special items and events along with the standard alterations for everyday items. SO happy I met Mariam! read more

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I got a jumpsuit hemmed by Mariam earlier in the month. It wasn't a simple hem - I didn't want the bottom of the jumpsuit changed but I needed it short. It was adjusted from the inside of the pant (not sure how exactly). Anyway, they came just as I had hoped and I'm very satisfied. I sent her a message through yelp, she replied fairly quickly with a quoted amount, something that other businesses couldn't and did not do. So the process was so simple, which is what we all hope for during a business transaction. Overall, I would recommend this place and I do look forward to returning. read more

I called around to a few tailors just trying to get an estimate on getting a golf dress I needed brought dwn a cpl sizes! They were all rude, and refused to give me even a ball park figure!? I talked to someone from here and they answered all of my questions with no problems and were very sweet! They also had very reasonable prices for what I wanted done I just realized I was gonna return it instead! But if there work is as good as their customer service then it is incredible!!!! read more

I was looking for a same day tailor for pants. This business was very quick to respond and schedule a time for me to come in. The owner provided great customer service and the work was professional. I highly recommend going here for tailoring work. No other businesses in the area offered this level of service in a short time frame. read more

Very kind and on time. It's 30 mins away from home ( w/o traffic ) but I will come back again!

Mariam did an awesome job with my blouse alteration! She was quick to respond through yelp messages and transparent about turnaround time and price. When I met with her, she walked me through alteration options and impact on the look and feel, which was really helpful. After the alteration, the blouse looked good and it was exactly as we'd talked about. I'd highly recommend! read more