This is a very late review, but Marina is amazing. She is very friendly and professional in what she does. Her skills are impeccable, and I appreciate her consideration when providing recommendations about the fabric. We appreciate her craft. Our dresses were tailored just right for our event. I highly recommend her! read more

Fil Dore Boutique - Dress hemmed perfectly! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

Great service, a bit further out of Sacramento area but worth the drive. She was very kind and took time to ensure the dress alterations we discussed were exactly what I wanted. Will be coming back for future alterations while in live in the Sac area read more

Incredible customer service and impeccable work! She went above and beyond to help me in a time crunch. So glad I found her! Thank you!!!

I brought my long formal dress here to get hemmed. The owner Marina was a great communicator when scheduling and throughout the service. She is so kind! She went above and beyond to try and accommodate me on a very short notice. My dress had a lot of beading and Marina was very careful and paid attention to detail! 5 out 5, totally recommend! I don't have pictures of the dress right now but will update my review if I find pics! read more

5 stars, I'd give more if I could! Marina was wonderful to work with from the beginning. She responded to my Yelp quote inquiry almost immediately and she gave me all the info I needed. She knew exactly what my vision was (baby blanket made of old baby shirts/onesies). She gave me a price and then told me the materials to buy. I dropped them off to her and although I said it was no rush at all, she finished two blankets in less than 2 weeks! She kept me updated during the process and sent me photos as she finished each one. I was so impressed by how quickly she got it done and they were done to perfection! It's a drive to Antelope from Elk Grove but it was worth it. I will definitely be recommending her to others for her great customer service and quality work. read more

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I was packing a suitcase and last minute decided to pack a new dress I bought, but it was so long it dragged on the ground, so I knew it needed to be hemmed. I thought about doing it myself before searching here and I'm so happy I found Marina because I was going to make it 1-2 inches too short and probably would've had a breakdown haha She told me to come right over and she'd have it hemmed same day. We took some measurements when I dropped it off and a couple of hours later the perfectly hemmed dress was in my suitcase. I can't recommend her enough!! read more

Fil Dore Boutique - My swiftly altered dress! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

Marina does great work, I needed to get my suit altered since I had lost weight. I'm attending a family wedding in New York and the events planned required having two suits. I was turned away from a reputable alterations business here in Sacramento since it was too short of notice. As a Hail Mary, I posted on Yelp in hopes of getting a response from someone that could help. Marina responded in less than 10 mins. Her timeline worked with mine and we setup an appointment to get fitted. Upon arrival, she greeted me with enthusiasm and was very nice and polite. We discussed ideas for the fit and also pointed out quite a few flaws in the work of the prior alteration. She repaired the hole in the seam and altered my suit very well. I'm excited to utilize her services in the future. Thanks again Marina! read more

Such a good job with the altering and the attention to detail. Affordable and responds so quickly. Quick turn around, and won't let you leave til it's perfect. So excited to find my go to seamstress that I'll be bringing all my stuff to going forward. Thank you again!! read more

Marina did an awesome job altering a shirt for me. The seams looked professional and the fit was perfect. The price was very reasonable, I got it back the next day, and I highly recommend her! read more

I love what Marina does for me. This time I took pants that were way too long. I thought I'd lose a whole row of flowers if she hemmed these. But instead she took out the crochet panels, hemmed the pants and then put the panels back in. She saved all the flowers! And she added POCKETS! I take all my alterations to her. read more

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My daughter found a dress she just had to have for homecoming, but it was too small. The dress shop owner said, have it altered, really easy! So, reached out on Monday asking Yelp for help. The first to respond was Marina. She said that she could have the project done by Friday. Oh my goodness! I sent her pics, she gave me instructions. I rushed to JoAnn's and found fabric that matched the color, darn near perfect. We met on Wednesday, she did her measuring, we went back Thursday for a fitting and picked up Friday! Let me tell you that Marina is great at what she does, professional and just so sweet. She was able to add fabric to this dress in a way that you can't tell. She is very reasonable with flexible hours because of working from home. We totally appreciate her and will be spreading the word about her. She just gained us as regular customers. Thank you so much! Before and after pics to come. read more

Fil Dore Boutique - Car Sign (sorry, it's dark) - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

Marina is THE BEST! She is so sweet, so professional, so creative and so talented! Pictures do NOT do her work justice!!! Wish you could see it in person, and it looks better on! But I got covid and couldn't go to the event this was for so I don't have any pics like that. I had a last minute masquerade ball to attend and had ordered a dress from Amazon (I know, not making it a habit). Although the dress was pretty, it didn't fit quite right. She spent hours with me getting the best fit and came up with creative solutions to some of the problems of construction the dress came with. She took time to explain to me how corsets are created, how boning couldn't be added to this dress because of the construction of it (even though it had a lace up back) and came up with the best options for me to choose from. Quick tip--plan for extra time at fittings for something that needs more attention because she is happy to take the time needed to get it pinned and sewn the way you want it. Plan for time with the try-on as well in case you need things adjusted more. Here's some of the work she did (more to follow later in the review): 1. I had her take in the waist on the sides 2. lift the waistline to hide some of the bulkiness of the fabric they used 3. shorten the shoulder straps. Once it was all done as I asked, it was tight under the arms because of the nature of the dress and its sleeves. She explained why their fabric choice was causing me discomfort and was able to let out the under arms in just the right way, even with their weird construction. When you change one thing, it affects everything else--but she knew what to do about it. 4. She created some darts 5. and a couple hidden threads here and there and I got the lifted, flattering top and neckline I wanted with enough room where I needed it. She also explained how she could make me a much better dress from scratch next time I am looking for something special. And then you get to pick your own fabric (with her expert advice) and get exactly what you want. So yes--she can make custom patterns! And I believe she can do so for all body types--us curvy girls included. 6. She also made a custom lace jabot 7. and lace cuffs for my fiancé's costume, 8. and came up with an ingenious way for me to wear my masquerade mask with my glasses! It would take a quick day-of stitch so she showed me how to do it and even gave me the supplies needed to make it work. 9. She was able to add a way to wear a fox tail with this beautiful dress without it being sewn in permanently AND without being able to tell how it was done (or I could show off a pretty bow) 10. She also sewed on some wing appliqués on the back and has an eye for great placement. (I was a celestial fox fairy) I've never had alterations before, so I wasn't sure what to expect on price, but I was kind of surprised at how low her prices were for the amount of TIME and CREATIVITY and on-the-spot cleverness she asked. I kept asking, are you sure that's the price? lol She said I could leave her a tip if I wanted to--so please do so too if you can! Especially if she doesn't ask for one. She is worth every penny (and way more) for what she is able to deliver. And leave a review too, cause she feels too shy to ask people to and she has 5 stars for a reason from those of us who left one. She learned to sew under demanding standards (the company did the sewing for some designer brands) and you can tell. Thank you Marina for such an awesome experience! read more

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Marina is the absolute best. Not only is she professional, she's experienced and definitely a pro in her field. I brought my wedding dress for alterations and loved my experience with her so much I also had her do alterations for both my daughters flower girl dresses, my sons suit, and my sister brought my nieces prom dress. I will always use Marina when needed and recommend to everyone. read more

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I have been going to Marina for almost a year now. Her work and pricing are fantastic. I always have a vision and she makes my them come true. I have had Marina alter tees to formal wear. I wouldn't go anywhere else. She is hands down the best seamstress I have found. So friendly and accommodating with extremely fast turnaround times. Highly recommend this business read more

Really good customer service. Would definitely recommend this business. Marina was very nice I had a deadline and she altered my bridesmaid dress within 3 days. She did an excellent job with my dress alterations. read more

Marina was quick to respond and offered an estimate right away. I needed some pants altered and she was efficient and thoughtful, and told me exactly what she was going to do. She had lots of orders she was working on but managed to get mine done quickly. Reasonably priced too. Highly recommend! read more

Marina is such an excellent seamstress! Not only is her work amazing, but she also does it in a timely manner. I have always been able to receive my garment back within a day! Thankful that I have found a dependable and talented seamstress! read more

Marina is very sweet, she managed to sewn my daughters dress perfectly as well as a few of my shirts and some pillow cases. Very good work at a reasonable price. I definitely recommend. read more

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Incredible work! Had my wedding dress altered and I could not be happier with the results. The dress is 100% lace and she did an amazing job hemming and taking it in. She even added in a secret pocket for my medical device! Her prices were the best on the market by far, she is so responsive (within minutes), and was done in a week! Her work is so high skill, she followed all the natural lines on my dress and you can't even tell it's been altered. I will recommend her to everyone I can, she is fantastic! read more

Fil Dore Boutique - Wedding dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

I needed a bridesmaid dress altered a week before the wedding. What an exceptional job Marina did and what a sweet person!

Exceptional service and less than 24 hour turnaround time! Rates are unmatched. Great to have a local seamstress that does quality work for a great price. read more

Marina did exceptional work on alterations on my bridesmaids dress. She provided excellent communication and transparent pricing. Marina was able to hem my dress, lower the slit, and take in the bodice. I was able to drop off my dress on Wednesday evening and pick it up by Saturday morning. The work is very professional and no one would even be able to tell that it had been altered because of the quality of the finishing. She even noticed an issue with the fastener and repaired it. I cannot recommend Marina enough. Great professionalism, competitive pricing, and speedy service. Being a new business, there are not always a ton of reviews so some can feel hesitant to take a chance on a new business. However, I am more than pleased with Marina's work and recommend that others reach out to her with your alternation needs! read more

Amazing Customer Service! I needed some work done on an authentic NFL jersey (valued at $389), and I inquired online to various businesses. I had a few businesses reach out with ridiculous quotes. Marina answered and gave an amazing quote and was very communicative. I explained and showed her the lettering that was falling apart and she literally refused to charge me because she felt it wasn't much work. She literally stitched it back to its original look. I asked her to hem the jersey to a smaller length and she did an amazing job, making it look like the original stitching, I was amazed at the quality and timeframe at which she completed the work. She takes the time to explain what she's going to do and does excellent work! Her prices are amazing and she's such a sweet person! Give her a try, you won't regret it! She's definitely my new seamstress! read more

Marina is great! I reached out to some places looking to get my scrub pants shortened and she was so quick to answer. She was available the same day for me to drop off my pants and she was so quick, I was able to pick up my pants the next day. Her price was very reasonable as well. She is a very nice person and does quick and efficient work. I will definitely keep her in mind for any future alteration needs! read more

Marina is so great! She responded within 15 mins of me sending a message. I wasn't sure if I'd get my dress back on time if I took it anywhere to get it altered. It was too big, too long, had no shape. It definitely wasn't as cute as it was in the picture, and I needed it back in 2 days. I took it to her on a Monday and she had it back to me the next night, and it was soooo much better when i got it back! I'm so grateful to have found her. Now I can show up to my event feeling confident knowing that my dress looks good, and feeling great about the whole look. 10/10 RECOMMEND I'm so grateful I found her! Now I can go to my event feeling confident because read more

She responded almost instantly. She took a last minute job and had it ready the same day. Excellent work. Exactly what I needed. Very professional and reasonably priced. Excellent value! read more

I needed my bridesmaid dress to be hemmed. Marina provided great service. She responded quickly and had my dress ready in no time. I was impressed with her response time and will definitely use her service in the future. read more

I 100% recommend!! I brought in my bridal dress for a few alterations. Marina was very nice and did everything like I wanted. Everything turned out perfect and nicer than I expected or imagined! She even came with me to look for extra material for the dress. Her prices are amazing,she replies fast,does the work fast and very good communication ! Thank you again,Marina! You are so great and sweet,I will definitely come back to you! I definitely found my new seamstress! read more

Marina was quick to respond to my inquiry for formal dress alterations. She was able to get my alterations done in one day and her price was more than reasonable. Not to mention she was extremely nice! I definitely recommend her for any alterations you may need. read more

Marina is the best! So quick to reply and very kind. She did an amazing job altering a bridesmaid dress I have to wear soon and changing up the sleeves on another dress! My boyfriend bought a pair of pants that were too long and within an hour, the pants were dropped off and look incredible! With extremely fair pricing. I can't recommend Fil Dore Boutique enough and will forever be a customer. Will update with photos soon but in the mean time - take my word! You won't regret it. read more

Marina was quick, kind, and fair with her prices! Requested a dress for hemming, took me in on a holiday, and had the dress ready for me next day. Highly recommend! read more

I am so glad I found Marina! I cannot recommend Marina enough. I came to her from Rocklin and it was totally worth the drive. Her response was super quick, within a few minutes and was available on the same day. I came with 8 pieces of curtains and she explained every option I had with so much patience and pleasantness, it was ready the next day! The outcome was perfectly done and her price was very reasonable. read more

Marina did a great job! She has great communication and her knowledge showed during the consultation. The hem she did on my bridesmaid dress was on-time and great work. She was so kind and helpful with it all. Will happily return for any future work. read more

I was in need for a serious alteration and needed it quick! I called around and she was the only one to returned my call quickly and spent the time explaining what she can do to wrap up my headache on the same day with a tab that was extremely fair that I gratefully tossed in a good tip! read more

Marina was very quick to respond to my inquiry of having a bridesmaid dress altered. She completed the project in one day and her price was incredible. Will continue supporting this business for our alterations needs. Always happy to support local family-small businesses when possible! read more

Excellent quality work and so fast & affordable. Great communication & so friendly. I highly recommend.

Best service I have ever received! She's the best!! She did my wedding dress, my mom's dress and mother-in-laws dress, and they all turned out perfectly! I highlyyyy suggest going to Fil Dore Boutique! read more

Marina is amazing. She responded quickly to a quote request with a very reasonable quote. She did an incredible job on my beaded dress that needed to be hemmed (beads had to be removed and bead pattered re-shaped) and she did it in just a few days. She is detail oriented, kind, and professional. Hours are flexible. I've referred other family members to her and will use her in the future without hesitation. read more

Marina was super knowledgeable, helpful, honest, and friendly. I will be using her services for all of my alterations!

Marina was super friendly and did such a great job for a great price! Would highly recommend.