Kudos to Young Kim, the proprietor at Fashion Dream, who took great care to complete a complex tailoring job. She is meticulous, kind and courteous, making for a pleasurable experience. Highly recommend Fashion Dream! read more

I had a wool winter dress tailored here specifically removing the built-in shoulder pads and small adjustments to the shoulder area. The price was reasonable and I returned once for a fitting before picking it up. I was not in a hurry and the entire process took about a month read more

I had my wedding dress altered here and was very happy with the results! I had 4 appointments over 4 months to have it taken in, hemmed, and to have the train removed. The price was very reasonable, especially when compared to other alteration shops in the area. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for dress alterations. read more

Fashion Dream - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I got my wedding dress altered here and was very happy with the results! It took about 3 months total for the dress to be hemmed and have a bustle added. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for dress alterations for a wedding or special event. read more

Fashion Dream - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Mrs. Kim is extremely wonderful. She altered my wedding dress and multiple bridesmaid dresses. She has very reasonable prices and turnaround times. But I would pay extra because I trust her opinions and expertise. For the wedding dress, my initial consultation was probably a few months in advance and she had me come in about 4 times total just to make sure it kept fitting well, as I was aiming to lose a little weight before the big day. The dress was absolutely perfect! I saw a poor review on price changes - if you have multiple layers on a dress, it costs more. Different fabrics are probably charged differently. read more

The dress of my dreams came back in stock and I overnighted it, but then had to go through the process of finding someone to adjust the length for me. I called all over the greater DC area and she was the only one who could turn a dress around in three weeks time -- and I mean I contacted everywhere! Miss Kim was sweet, understood exactly what needed to be done to the dress and charged WAY less than other places in DC and the work was just as good, if not better. My wedding dress looked amazing thanks to Miss Kim and I felt incredible on my big day. She helped alleviate so much stress around the process. I will come back to her for alterations! read more

I got my wedding gown taken in and bustled here 3 months away from my wedding. She did an amazing job, is so friendly, helpful, and organized. She broke down the pricing and was definitely one of the more affordable places I found as well. I came in for the initial fitting and then one month later came in for my second fitting and then finally I picked it up a few days before my wedding and luckily everything was perfect! My dress was strapless, so I was nervous about it falling down throughout the day and it did not, but it also wasn't too tight. If I ever need anything else altered in the future, I will for sure be coming here!! read more

Great service. They got me in the same day I called and even rushed my alterations as requested. All three dresses were perfectly hemmed or altered. Strongly recommend this place. read more

They altered my wedding dress for a reasonable price. I needed the straps taken in and the bottom adjust for my height. It took them about 2 weeks which was reasonable read more

After three separate visits to this tailor for the same item, my dress is now ruined. I was measured twice and it's still far too big, not to mention I came back to pick it up on the day she told me to and when I arrived, she acted like I was crazy and said she wasn't finished (she clearly forgot). Another tailor said the work done will be difficult if not impossible to fix. Was I offered a refund? Nope. read more

Everything that needed to be done on my dress was done well. She was exact on when the dress would be ready. I would definitely alter my clothing here. read more

Fashion Dream - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A bit more expensive than other options but very much worth it. I had a pair of expensive jeans hemmed to perfection and also a sequin dress that had bell sleeves on it adjusted so that it was no longer a bell sleeve and she was able to do both perfectly without me having to try them on- I had already marked the jeans and stuck a note on them and the sequin bell sleeves were perfect. You would think this is a no brainer but I have had issues at many places that have been recommended to me that were way more expensive and they didn't turn out so well. I wish I had found this place before I did. I walked past it everyday for yrs and had no idea. read more

I've come to Fashion Dream with every bridesmaids dress I've ever worn, as well as my wedding dress. Mrs. Kim is meticulous, fast, and so sweet! During the Covid spring of 2021, she let me bring my mom and my sister to my final wedding dress fitting which I really appreciated! I trust her with all of my tailoring needs and always feel like I'm getting a good value. read more

I went to Fashion Dream for my wedding dress alterations. Mrs. Kim executed the vision for my dress, from taking it in, reconstructing the bust, adding boning, and tailoring the length. It came out better than I ever imagined and fit me perfectly. I would recommend for any job big or small and will definitely be returning in the future for alterations. read more

Fashion Dream - Me in my wedding dress tailored by Mrs. Kim - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My daughter and I needed to hem our formal dresses we planned to wear to my sons wedding. The tailor measured us and told us to pick up in three weeks, which we did. Her workmanship was exquisite especially when you consider how filmy , delicate & intricate the fabric of our dresses were. read more

Beautiful work, has altered skirts, coats, jackets, and took my wedding dress down 5 sizes!! Wonderful person, very kind and gracious as well. Highly recommend!! read more

I am a short guy with somehow shorter limbs. I have been taking my pants to get hemmed and my sleeves to be taken in for almost 10 years. Every single job I've had done here is quality. In addition to simple alterations, once I had a duffle coat where the cords holding the toggles were fraying. Even though the material used for the cords was cheap, the coat was too nice to get rid of. I bought some higher quality toggles from Dritz and Ms. Kim removed the old toggles, undid the stitching holding the lining, fastened the new toggles, and put everything back together exactly as it was. I can't imagine this was a very fun job, and it definitely cost me, but the handiwork was meticulous, and the coat served me very well for another few years. I was impressed. read more

I had my wedding dress altered here and it was a great experience! She took great care to ensure it was absolutely perfect and what I wanted it to be, including an intricate bustle for my long train that was comfortable for me to wear the entire night. Definitely recommend! read more

Ms. Kim always does an awesome job with my alterations in a quick and timely fashion. She has hemmed up pants including jeans and taken in various shirts and jackets beautifully. I highly recommend her services. read more

This place is awesome! Came to get a bridesmaid dress done and she did an amazing job after I had to buy another one because the first placed did a poor job! She did it in 2 weeks' time! Definitely recommend. read more

Fashion Dream - Dress that was taken in. This is before hem length was adjusted. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Thanks to Yelp for pointing me to in this direction! I came by with a long, party maxi dress that needed to be hemmed about 2 inches as well as a work dress with an underskirt that was about an inch too long. Mrs. Kim took really great care of my dresses and altered them to my desired length. I also had two blouses that were too long in the sleeves and she masterfully altered these as well. The four items came out to about $100, which is a great price given how well tailored clothes will be. Highly recommend! read more

Fashion Dream is OPEN during COVID-19! I dropped off my BHLDN wedding dress early in May and the owner was very professional and safe - she wore a mask and face shield and had hand sanitizer in every room. I wore a mask as well - definitely a memorable experience. Her prices were very fair - for me, the total will come under $300 with a hem and shoulder adjustment (paid 50% upfront). My second fitting is in August so I'll update as needed but I have complete faith the dress will be beautiful! read more

Mrs. Kim is just a wonderful person. Loved how perfect the alternations and bustle were for my wedding dress. For anything delicate or important in terms of alterations, she's the only person I trust. read more

Fashion Dream - Wedding dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love this place so much. I came with a wedding dress that I wasn't even sure about wearing anymore, and I left with the perfect gown! I've attached some photos, but essentially, Mrs. Kim fixed the bustle on my very complicated dress, and she made it very easy for my bridesmaids to bustle up. She also removed and replaced the ribbon around my waist. And I came with raw tulle and she made me a double layer finger tip veil! She is an expert in her trade and was able to figure out a solution quickly. Overall, the dress looked magical when bustled. I have since been back to have the bottom of my other dresses hemmed, and my jeans fitted. I'll be back for other alterations for sure! Definitely a tailor I can trust. Thank you so much! read more

Fashion Dream - This veil and the ribbon band around my waist! Thank you so much! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came here to get my bridesmaid dress hemmed and the strap adjusted. The measuring process was easy and took about 15 mins. I was not rushed on the alterations and scheduled the pickup about 2.5 weeks after and the dress was ready on time. The total came out to less than $100, which I think is very competitive for quality work. I do highly recommend this local business for your alteration needs! read more

I needed to get a bridesmaids dress altered for an upcoming wedding so I turned to Yelp. I found Ms. Kim & Fashion Dream and was not disappointed. I came in with my dress one weekday afternoon. Ms. Kim had me try on the dress to point out what I'd like done. Ms. Kim noticed a few places on the dress that didn't fit quite right and immediately suggested ways that would help the appearance of the dress. We agreed that I would come back in after she altered the bodice so that she could accurately measure the hem length. The price seemed reasonable and she was able to accommodate the entire alteration within about two weeks, including having me come in mid-through. Word of advice, come in and upfront tell her your timeline. I paid upon leaving my dress and was given a receipt outlining all work, total cost, and the final pick-up date. The changing rooms are pretty good size. I'm also impressed with the hours as it makes it easy to come in. There are few parallel spots out front, a neighborhood behind, and a bus stop nearby so it was very easy to get to in the Clarendon/Courthouse neighborhood. I was pleased with her work and care with my designer dress. I'd recommend Fashion Dream for others and will be back. I didn't find her prices to be outrageous, but I do expect to pay a reasonable amount for high-quality work on formal dresses. read more

I had my wedding dress alteration done here and my experience was just ok. The woman wasn't friendly at all and only did the bare minimum. I've only had two fittings and I still feel like more can be done to have the dress really contour my body, but she didn't seem like she wanted to do any more work to it so I decided to go elsewhere. UPDATE: I had a MUCH better experience at Nazemi Bridal. I highly recommend going to Tannaz as she is a lot more pleasant and accommodating! read more

Had my jeans altered, they did a fantastic job. Unfortunately quite pricey. Would recommend, however

Have been going here for years and can't recommend enough! She does a great job and I trust her with all my dresses and clothing!

Fashion Dream did a wonderful job altering my work clothes! I had two skirts, a pair of pants, and a dress hemmed. They did a fantastic job.

If I was reviewing this business only on quality of work, it would be five stars, but I truly believe any urban business is a part of a community and service should go beyond quality of work but also be professional and at the least, say thank you. This woman works hard, no doubt, but she is rude and straight up mean. My interactions with her were very short but not pleased at all. Although my dress was fixed perfectly, I will not be going back to her. I just don't need to subject myself to mean, unhappy people. read more

I rarely need alteration services, but recently I did for a bridesmaids dress. I don't have much context to judge if the price I paid was fair or not. It felt like a lot, but there were a lot of layers to the dress I needed hemmed and I could imagine it having been a lot of work. The work was done well, in a timely manner. I was happy with my experience overall read more

Ms. Kim is very professional! My bridal dress turned out to be perfect fit after her adjustment. read more

Fashion Dream - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I got a bridesmaid dress hemmed here & the whole experience was seamless. The woman that did my alterations was so sweet and worked so quickly to have my dress ready in time. The pricing was accurate and reasonable and she did a fabulous job. Definitely recommend!! read more

I need two alternations done to my dress - a hem, taking up of the shoulder, and a French bustle. Mrs. Kim did a fantastic job on the dress! So much so, that I had her do the alternations for my rehearsal jumpsuit which needed a hem, the shoulders raised, and taken in on the sides of the body. Her prices were very reasonable for both the wedding dress and my rehearsal jumpsuit. She also made me a mask from the fabric that was removed from the dress so that it would match perfect on the wedding day. I would 100% recommend hiring Mrs. Kim to tailor your wedding dress! read more

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I brought a skirt wanting to alter the waist and hem, paid a good amount, and am disappointed in the quality of the work. Such a waste. It looks rushed and poorly thought out. read more

I brought my mother-in-law's wedding dress here to be made into the flower girl basket and ring pillow for my own wedding, and the results were FANTASTIC. She designed everything from scratch and was such a pleasure to work with. Would go here again for any reason!! read more

Fashion Dream - Flower girl basket and ring pillow - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I took my Jovani evening gown here for some simple alterations. My simple experience turned into a nightmare. All I needed done was to have the dress taken in by the shoulders. When I went to pick up the dress and try it on, the cups of the dress were sitting above my breast. She had take too much in (even though she marked the dress when I brought it in) and when I tried to explain that it needed to be fixed and I couldn't wear the dress like that, she began to have a breakdown. I spoke to her in a calm voice and kindly asked what we could do so the cups didn't sit so high above my actual breast. She kept freaking out. She took a pair of scissor and cut the stitching they had done so she could show me the original dress vs the work they did. When I told her that she must have cut some fabric off (because the dress was not fitting me the same way as when I initially brought it in to them and I showed her pictures of the dress from when I tried it on at the store to prove it), she started yelling and calling me a liar in front of other customers and stormed away from me. She said she didn't cut any fabric from the dress at all. I took the dress and went home because I didn't want to deal with her any more. She ended up calling me a couple of hours later apologizing and telling me she found the fabric that she in fact did cut from the dress...so I'm not a liar. I now have to pay another tailor to fix my $700 dress that she almost ruined. She did not listen and wouldn't calm down. Had she calmed down and not freaked out, this could have been resolved. I just wanted to know what the solution was to fix the breast cups of the dress. But after she accused me of lying (when in fact she was), I didn't trust her with my dress. Worst customer services I've ever experienced. I've never been so disrespected like that before in a store. Won't come back here again and I wouldn't recommend it. read more

I have taken multiple items here on different occasions. The work is excellent, service courteous and they are finished when they said they would be. I am about to take another item for alterations this week. read more

I just need to get this off my chest: what the hell is up with bridesmaid dress ordering? The bride told me to order a size smaller than my usual (6), the store told me to order bigger. Logic suggested I could always tailor the dress to be smaller, but not the other way around, so I got an 8. $225 later I put the thing on and, lo and behold, 6 would have fit perfectly. I'll be honest, I have what is scientifically referred to as a big rack, and the chest part of the size 8 dress fit like I was wearing a tent. Did the Google song and dance, didn't want to spend another $100 to fix the bad advice I had been given. Wound up taking my celery/clover/cilantro/it'sGREENforpetessake strapless to Fashion Dream, which was really easy to overshoot even with a GPS, as it's a very small, white, house-sized business. Private parking lot, excellent. The lady who runs the place had me put the dress on, and told me immediately what needed to be fixed. She quoted $50 for cutting/sewing through four layers of what I can only assume was material made from moonbeams ($225, srsly), and adjusting the boning in the top half. Sounded reasonable, so I forked over some more hard-earned money to the matrimonial gods. Two weeks later my dress is ready. I try it on, and it's perfect. A month later it keeps my grand tetons restrained while I dance to god knows what rock ballad (I blame the champagne); no small feat. As the rating goes, yay! I'm a fan. read more