Really unprofessional behavior. 1) took off her mask and breathed all over me, didn't even ask if I was ok with it 2) did not know to to subtly hem my dress 3) told me it was impossible even though the store I bought it from (BHLDN) said that it was 4) acted patronizing when I showed her pictures of other hem jobs ("sweetie, there's no way that this was hemmed") Long: I got a wedding dress from BHLDN. Usually these dresses are made long to accomodate different heights, and BHLDN assured me that it could be shortened subtly for my height. When I took my dress to Haydee she said this was impossible and made me feel stupid for even bringing it up. It's a popular dress, so showed her pictures of the same dress in the same size being modified to fit someone shorter than me. She claimed that it must have never been hemmed and that I was being tricked. Haydee almost convinced me (saying there wasn't enough time before my wedding and that I should book her NOW) but my mom insisted on taking me to get another opinion. We called the BHLDN store and they again told me that it was designed to be hemmed (as all their dresses are). They recommended me someone else, who showed me how there are these flaps that are built into the bottom of the skirt so that when you do the hem job, they can hide the sewing. They said this was really common for wedding dresses. I thought this information could be useful for Haydee in her future work and to let her know I was going with some else (which I know can be awkward but I figured was better than ghosting her), so I texted to let her know these things, but she turned pretty rude - see attached screenshot. As a pretty important aside, she also took off her mask and breathed all over me during my appointment with her. When I prodded her about it, she said it was just too uncomfortable. Great, I hope I didn't catch Covid her... read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

Haydee altered both my wedding dress and my fiancé's tux. So perfect! She was sweet, knew her stuff and priced fair. So grateful for her expertise! My dress needs lots of altering with all the beadwork but she handled it! Thanks Haydee!! read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - Altered dress, tux jacket & pants - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

I had come to Haydee to get a top made, this lady asked me to come for fitting on 4/15. I had to reschedule, so I called on 4/15 morning to let ask if could come on Monday. She told me she was hospitalized for bronchitis for 3 days, so to make things easy for her I asked if she needed more time, where I was told my things are ready and to come on Tuesday because she wants to wrap things up. So on Tuesday I go in for a fitting all the way from SF, this lady spends 10 minutes giving a spiel about how terrible some other customer is and tells me she didn't ask me to come for the fitting. She throws a fit when I ask her very politely if it wasn't ready she should've just let me know. She starts cussing and throws my uncut fabric at me. I understand Illness can delay things but what is the use of asking someone to come in if you are just going to attack them? Save yourself the trouble and take your business elsewhere. This lady is more interested in badmouthing other customers than doing her job read more

The seamstress is a very nice lady and obviously works hard since it's in the middle of wedding season. She is one of the few that can tailor Indian wedding lehengas and got it done in less than a week which was great... not so great was not letting out the seams low enough for me. My dress still gaped open on the chest and was a bit embarrassing for wedding photos. The rest of the tailoring was great and smooth though and I danced all night joyfully without a blowout from it being too tight before Haydee's. 4.5 stars read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - Indian wedding photos. Chest still gapes a bit instead of flat, too tight. - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

Today I went to see Haydee with a very large bridal gown, I needed it taken in a lot, the bottom cut shorter, cap sleeves shortened and attached, and a bustle. Right away she made me feel comfortable. She knew exactly what needed to be done. She has been doing this for 20 years, previous to owning her business she was at Nordstrom. She took her time, explained everything she was doing and why. For the amount of work it needed I feel her price was extremely reasonable. I'm going back in a few weeks for my first follow up and will update this review Well needless to say this was a project. Much more work than I expected. It would have been easy to ruin this dress due to the material design and amount of inches that needed to come off. Haydee did a stellar job on my dress, she took her time, adjusted in stages, and ended with a perfect fit. She cut a skilled the layers of the bottom, added shoulders that were easily removable for the reception, took it in an insane amount. She basically completely reconstructed this dress to fit me. I'm so thankful for her talents. She has made my wedding dress exactly what I imagined. Thank you Haydee!!! People do NOT look elsewhere. You will not be disappointed! read more

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I am nothing but impressed with Haydee. 1. I brought her a dress that was poorly made in Turkey. 2. She quickly identified that the hem was crooked the waist was crooked and the sleeves too long and the sleeve lining was wrong. 3. She never criticized the dress maker either which I was impressed with; to me it shows that while her skill was better she was modest and humble. 4. She also added an extra touch which finished the dress nicely. 5. The work was turned around in the time promised and the cost was low. Haydee was also sweet and kind. read more

I could not find a "mother of the bride" dress that I liked. I bought four different dresses but returned them all. I thought the only way I could have the dress I envisioned would be to make it myself. After I bought the pattern, I soon realized that my sewing skills were too rusty to try to make the dress myself. That's when I found Haydee's business on Yelp. Haydee worked with me to create the dress that I dreamed of, it fit me perfectly and Haydee made several adjustments to the pattern to change the neckline, in seam pockets and to fully line the dress. Haydee did a fantastic job, fitting the pattern to my size and having the dress completed well before my daughter's wedding. I am so happy I found Haydee, she is a very skilled seamstress and charges very reasonable fees. Thank you again, Haydee. read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - A very happy "mother of the bride". - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

Outstanding personal service and high quality work. I keep going back to her.

I came here desperate. I needed alterations on my wedding dress and left it last minute. Haydee had one week and made it happen! She had to undo the beading, take off the zipper and then reattach the zipper and redo the beading. There was a lot of intricate beading by the way. She was so nice and fast! Prices were very reasonable too. read more

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Needed 8 pairs of pants hemmed and tapered and Haydee did an amazing job on them, they fit perfectly. Thank you Haydee!

STAY AWAY FAR AWAY! Customer service is bad, Haydee herself was quite rude, and very un-called for. I came in for a consultation about getting my wedding dress made. I was a little hesitant to come in because she was yelling on the phone with a customer while I was coming in. I came with a picture of what I wanted, she took one look at me, then the picture. She then made me stand in front of a mirror, draped fabric around my bust and waist and told me how it made me appear to have gained 2-4 sized LARGER. She then quoted me for the price, and she charged more than the Designer dress price in stores! I told her I was going to seek my options and let her know if i was going to get my dress made from her or not which she replied, "Please let me know ahead of time, don't wait to the last minute, because i hate that." so rude. Don't waste your time here. read more

I started going to Haydee about 2 years ago or so. She does an amazing job! From simple hemming to complicated alterations request to take in or out - she can do it. And if it's not worth doing, she'll let you know too. Price is reasonable. I do recommend calling first before you go see her. She's a nice lady who can give it to you straight. read more

I first met Haydee when my sister got married nearly 10 years ago. My sister bought her dress from a sample sale and it needed major alterations. Because of the extensive beading along the bottom, the only way to shorten the dress was to take it apart and shorten it near the bust line, plus it needed to be taken in. Lots of work done beautifully for a great price. Haydee also did the alterations for my bridesmaid dress at that time. Fast forward to my wedding (to take place in 2 weeks!). With my previous great experiences with Haydee is it any wonder I chose her to work on my dress? She worked really hard to find a good solution for the bustle on my dress. You see... my dress is white. So white that any other white looks yellow next to it. You can imagine the problem this caused. Somehow, even clear buttons looked yellowish next to my dress. Haydee found a solution. I'm so glad I remembered Haydee's name from so many years ago and that she is still in business! read more

I decided this time around for prom, I would go for the custom-made route and I definitely do not regret it. Last year, I bought my dress from a dress store and although it was beautiful, it wasn't exactly what I wanted, not to mention it was kind of pricey for something I only kinda liked. I asked Haydee to make me a skirt and she definitely delivered. I asked her about different fabric options, what to wear as a top, and her opinions on various details, and her suggestions really made a great impact on my over all look for prom. I loved my fit so much more this year compared to last year, especially since it was so much less expensive. Haydee really is passionate about her work and even though she gets many customers in all the time, she still delivers the best quality work. read more

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I can't thank Haydee enough for taking on the job of altering my wedding dress, which needed to be let out around the bust. She ran into a few challenges but let me know immediately how she was going to make it work and put me at ease. When she was done i had the perfect dress for me! Haydee was friendly, detailed, knowledgeable and honest about what she could do and what might be challenging. read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - The perfect dress for my special day! - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

Haydee is by far the best! I came here by recommendation from my significant others mother who has used her services before. I needed someone who was experienced because it was a bridesmaids dress alteration so I decided to give her a call. Well from the day I walked into her shop until I picked up my dress, I was left with a wonderful experience. She makes sure you are happy with her work and she's just so kind hearted. I picked up my dress a few days before the wedding and it was perfect! I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again, her prices and professionalism are hard to beat! Thank you again Haydee :) read more

I have given Haydee a number of things to work on with professional results. Her prices are reasonable and she turns it around in a reasonable amount of time. It was always ready when she said it would be. However, in one case a major alteration was beyond her capabilities. For a major alteration definitely try it on before leaving it with her and make your expectations clear. Overall, she is very good at what she does and I will continue to use Haydee. There is a city parking lot close to her location, which is good as street parking is pretty full around there. read more

May 21, 2011 was a dream come true thanks to Haydee. For my senior ball I wanted to wear a pink dress, pink being my favorite color and all. But not just any pink dress. Like most girls we have constructed image of the ideal prom dress in our mind but whether or not we find this dress is a whole other ball game. I came into Haydee's Dressmaking Alterations and Fabrics shop with only this image in my mind. As I describe my ideal prom dress, Haydee drew my dress on to paper and gave me a very reasonable quote for my ideal prom dress. With Haydee's great talent she made the drawling come to life. My senior prom dress was my dream come true and was the talk of the night. This dress made me feel like a princess at the ball. And I have Haydee to thank for that. read more

I moved to Fremont in the summer of 2011 and have driven past Haydee's shop nearly every day for two years, always telling myself that if I ever needed any alterations I'd come there first...and that's exactly what I did! I bought a dress that was waaay to long and took it in for Haydee to hem. The price was reasonable, and the quality of work was fantastic, but what I really want to rave about is the lovely personality that Haydee has. I felt comfortable with her right away and we talked like I'd known her for years. You can get clothes altered anywhere--you can't get the warm, mom-and-pop shop customer service experience anywhere. I will definitely be back for my alteration needs! read more

I was looking for my wedding dress when I found it at a dress designer shop in San Francisco. It was simple and elegant without being big or extravagant, but unfortunately the price was quite extravagant. At first I was quite disappointed before realizing I just needed to find another way to get the dress. I visited Haydee, bringing her printed photos of the dress. She sounded very skilled and confident that she could remake the dress from the pictures. She'd make her own pattern. She recommended a fabric shop to find materials to get started. I brought the fabric samples to her and she helped me select the best color and quality for ease of working with (iron-able so seams would lie flat). I proceeded to supply the fabric and left her with the printed photos; she gave me a receipt with the total for her labor. I paid a portion and left nervous and excited. At this point I was confident she could do what she said based on the photos she showed me of past work, her discussion of how she would cut the fabric to get the desired look, and how organized she was. Through the process, I saw the dress taking form through out the fittings. It turned out gorgeous and just like the photos, except with personal touches and changes she and I discussed as they came up. It fit me perfectly. I never felt rushed through the fittings. Haydee took her time with me. She was also flexible when I needed to reschedule fittings. Haydee is a creative and knowledgeable person. She knew details about how fabrics act, what complements figures, and how to cut fabric to make it fall a certain way. I insisted on trying an external detachable train, which Haydee was doubtful about working, but was willing to try anyway. In the end, she was right, the train didn't flow after the dress as I'd envisioned. This was because of the thin fitting skirt of the dress. It didn't have the body to keep the circular part of the train expanded. I enjoyed each visit to Haydee's shop. Besides being a skilled craftsman, the atmosphere was professional yet relaxed. We often chatted about wedding planning and other things as they came up. After my dress was completed for less then a fifth of the cost of the designer dress, I brought Haydee my engagement dress to alter. It needed to be brought in a bunch since the mermaid style dress didn't have the curves in the same places as my body. Haydee was able to take it in to fit perfectly. My fiance loved both dresses. They are the most gorgeous dresses I've ever owned. I find her prices reasonable and am happy that I can support a local craftsperson. I am always impressed with her skill and friendly demeanor. Most recently, I left her my bridesmaid dress for my sister's upcoming wedding which also is too big for my figure. I'll continue to bring my alteration needs to Haydee and I recommend her for making dresses as well. I am so happy with my wedding dress. Haydee brought my dream dress into existence. Many guests at my wedding remarked that my dress was elegant, fit precisely, and expressed my personality beautifully. read more

I hired Haydee to make my wedding dress which was very challenging an complex job. I ended up hiring her because she was up for the challenge, she came across as very experienced and skilled at her craft, she was very enthusiastic and her prices were super reasonable. I came with a picture and she was honest to tell me she would not be able to get it 100% to the way it was in the picture but very close. She also gave very good advise about what worked best with my figure, adornments, shoes, etc.. At the end, the wedding dress cake out beautiful!! Haydee is very passionate about her work and put 100% to deliver on her commitment. She was a pleasure to work with. However, she can get a little overwhelmed and stressed out when she struggles to juggle last minutes request and existing projects- especially around Prom season- this is why I did not give her 5 stars. I would not hesitate to hire her again to make or alter dresses though. She does excellent work. I would like to add that I work in product development and appreciate the challenges and complexities that tailors like Haydee deal with day- to- day as they create and develop their products. read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - Wedding dress made by Haydee - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

I've used Haydees a few times and she has always met or exceeded my needs for alterations. Her service is quick and the price is right. She's always been friendly and upfront about her services. read more

I went to Haydee's for the first time a few days ago on Friday. I needed to do some last minute tapering for my pants and wasn't sure if she had the bandwidth. But I met with her in person, and she agreed to do the job by the following morning for the regular price. What a lifesaver. Other places charged an exorbitant fee for rush services. (But mind, she probably wouldn't have been able to take in my request if it was a bigger project). Haydee tapered the legs perfectly, just the way I had imagined. She's been doing the job for 30 years and the customer in front of me said she's been coming to Haydee's for 15. Said she's the best. Haydee's a busy woman and may come off as brash to some (according to other Yelp reviewers), but she's great at what she does. read more

Haydee is great !! She made my prom dress in High School and did the alterations on my Wedding dress ... I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Haydee made the sweetest flower girl dress for my wedding. It fit perfectly and she even fashioned a beautiful pinafore out of the extra material! Wonderful seamstress to work with! read more

Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations - Bridal Near Me - Fremont, California

I'm a children's entertainer so I need many costumes made for me, and I've had Haydee make almost every single one. She's always been very sweet, and always tries to accomidate me in case I need a costume sooner. She's very upfront about her prices, and you can always save money by bringing her the fabric you want yourself. She takes alot of care making her dresses- everything I have in very high quality, and I found her through my boss as a reference. I would definitly recommend her. read more

I had a great experience with Haydee. I had used her in the past and she has always done great work. Now she is only one person and has a high demand, so know it may take a little longer. She fixed something for me that was tattered and torn yet had sentimental meaning. She showed compassion and knowledge to her trade. I highly recommend Haydee. Thank you. read more

I went to see Haydee for the second opinion of my dress done by other tailor. She gave me her honest, thoughtful and professional words about the dress. She reassured me that the dress itself would be fine for the wedding. Even though she didn't do any work, her way of communicating with me made me feel very comfortable. I would refer her to anyone interested in alteration. Thank you, Haydee. read more

This place is amazing!!! Haydee is such a sweet lady, I was nervous about my wedding dress not fitting she made me feel comfortable and gave me back up plans in case it doesn't fit by the next fitting. It's safe to say that I have found my alterations lady for life!!! read more

I spoke with Haydee regarding some alterations I needed, and she was just extremely rude. Customer service definitely needs a lot of improvement. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, I felt like she was bothered by me the whole time. I understand everyone has bad days, but as a business owner you shouldn't make your customers feel like that. read more

I would definitely recommend trying this place. Recently, Haydee altered a bridesmaid dress for me and did a fantastic job. The dress was a a strapless and tea length. I asked her to shorten it to cocktail length and wanted the top to have straps. I asked Haydee her thoughts on the straps because I wanted something more stylish than just simple straight straps. She had a great idea to fan it out across the shoulder and pleat it. It turned out beautifully. She did such a great job it never even looked like the dress was re-done. I received a lot of compliments on the dress. I will absolutely go back :) Thanks!! read more

Both my husband and I take all our alterations to Haydee and have been doing so for many years. Haydee is super-skilled, reliable, and conscientious. Her prices are extremely reasonable. I have heartily encouraged friends and neighbors to take their tailoring and altering needs to Haydee, because I know they won't be disappointed. read more

She is awesome, she is making my Santa Suit I am very happy with the progress and attention to detail! She is friendly and easy going and really good at what she does. read more

I was in a serious crunch for a plain satin dress for my daughter's quinceañera. I had been to every single store in the bay area and could not find what we were looking for, a teal, plain, satin dress. A friend recommended Haydee and I am so glad she did. She was honest about the time, the price was SOOO REASONABLE!, and she knows what she is doing. She is certainly spunky, that's the Latina in her, and she seems to be yelling, but she is getting a little hard of hearing. But I will take that in a heartbeat to get the quality and price that she provides. She has great ideas for where to get fabrics and is honest about what to spend your money on and what you can get a cheaper version of. A note, you have to get all the fabric that will be needed. She will tell you exactly what to buy, but you have to go get it and bring it back, so make sure you plan for that. Considering she made this dress from scratch during prom season, she was so reasonable, timely, and fun to spend time with. She certainly knows what she is doing and I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a dress to be made. read more

Haydee is a master of doing 1 of a kind, custom jobs. I have taken her dolls on numerous occasions and she is able to make a pattern from my description for a totally unique item. She is always up for a challenging job. Haydee also will be honest with you about what things work well, which do not etc. read more

I cannot express how thankful I am to have had my dress by Haydee. She did my prom dress in such a short amount of time. So basically I last minute decided that I wanted to get my prom dress custom made with my traditional Polynesian tribal material and was scared that I was too late. Haydee was able to deliver my vision and is truly spectacular at what she does. My prom dress was a two piece one. The bottom part (the skirt) consisted of the island material which was given a high waisted mermaid cutout with a beautiful 15" train. For the top I was going to just wear some black longsleeve shirt and have her taylor it to my body, but she suggested that I find a more intricate black material. I went to JoAnn's and got a pretty patterned lace black material and she made a top by hand out of it. The price was totally fair and I was amazed of how everything came together. She is a very hardworking and sweet lady who knows the trade of the business. Thanks again for everything! read more