A very reliable tailor near Berkeley, and the only one I'll be going to until I move!…read more I got my dresses hemmed and it was done perfectly. The stitching was on point! It looked as if that's exactly how the dress came in. At the appointment, the owner takes the time to understand how it's supposed look, and how you want it to fit. After the appointment, it was very easy to communicate with the owner. He responded promptly and was transparent. I had to schedule a last minute hemming request and it was done on time! If you're in a pickle, just call and see if he can do it. He will not schedule an appointment if he knows he cannot get it done on time, which I appreciate for being direct. I'll definitely come back but this time without any last minute requests!

Gabriel is truly the best there is. I've taken countless items to Gabriel from traditional vintage…read morePalestinian thobes, evening dresses, pants, etc and he always approaches each item with care & attention to detail. He's very kind, understanding, and is a master of the craft. Below is a recent before and after of a vintage thobe I thrifted that needed some love. It was originally way too large for me and I wanted to convert to short sleeves & lose the 70s shoulder poof without removing any of the handmade cross stitch embroidery. The after picture speaks for itself. The thobe fits perfect with all the right details I wanted Thank you as always for the excellent work!

Quick quality work and a fair price…read more Nothing more to say but Yelp requires more characters.

I found Mari's Alterations through Yelp because of the many positive reviews. Unfortunately, my…read moreexperience was not positive so that was when I started looking into the 1 and 2 star reviews on Yelp and Google. They're all saying the same thing about Maria being disorganized and unreliable, which was exactly my experience. And based on reading the negative feedback, I noticed this lady tends to deflect blame. Never her fault. Always something else. I brought in two pairs of jeans for hemming and a wool coat that needed a lining added. Price was affordable. She gave me a week timeline to pick up. I originally planned to pick everything up on Saturday, but I called the next day (Sunday) and asked if I could pick up a day early on Friday instead. She said yes. Thursday came and I called them just to remind them as I've had experiences elsewhere in the past where things got forgotten and I didn't want to make a 25 min drive and finding out my stuff isn't ready. Lo and behold, when I called to remind her I'll be picking up the following day, she said Saturday so I reminded her I called her last Sunday to change to friday. She said okay, she's not busy so she can work on it. I showed up Friday at around 11. My stuff wasn't done. Her employees were working on it. At first she mentioned pick up was supposed to be Saturday. I repeated I've made phone calls prior to change to Friday and she said yes. Then she said I came too early. Say what? We never confirmed on a pickup time. Then she asked me to wait additional 40 minutes. And she argued with me, giving me an attitude. I let her know she was unprofessional and disorganized and this was before I read all the negative reviews. It frustrated me because she had the whole week to work on them and she didn't. Will not be taking my business here again. I do not recommend her business.

These guys are the real deal!! They were super knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I had them do a…read morecustom suit for me for my Grandmother's 90th birthday and they did not disappoint! Amazing fabric and amazing tux! Every time I came back wanting it shorter, tighter, etc bc I was in the middle of losing weight, they did not mind one bit!! Would recommend them to everyone and anyone. Make sure you make your appointment online, they stay busy!

The BEST! I would not recommend anyone else other than Anatoly's! Since day one they were very…read moreaccommodating, very quick, kind, and straight to the point. If I had even one tiny part I needed to fix, they fixed it right up and so quickly! The conversations were awesome and the family run business being around for so many years makes me want to support them even more! Thanks so much, we will be coming back soon :)

It's been almost 7 years since I started coming here and I can't believe I haven't posted a review…read more Jila is one of the most attentive and passionate tailors I have ever met. Her attention to detail and knowledge of fabric, cut and style is impeccable. If I need something to fit me like a glove, I do not go anywhere else. I trust her with my everyday items, casual, business, etc. i'm so thankful for the day my husband introduced me to her. Her boutique is quaint and pretty and has a curated selection of clothing and accessories from all over the world. She made me look beautiful on my wedding day and did a great job of altering my Anthropologie gown.

Wow! Thoroughly impressed by Jila's services. She altered 3 dresses from my bridal wardrobe:…read more 1. A flowy, ruffled colorful dress for my welcome party. She amended the waistband to be tighter and shortened the dress while maintaining the flow and comfort of the dress. 2. My after party dress had a beaded skirt and jila carefully shortened it. Fit perfectly. 3. Lastly, my Kim Kassas wedding dress!! Its ruffled mermaid tail is what made it beautiful. I plan to resell my dress and jila altered it so that if someone taller than me buys it, the stitching just needs to be snipped to get it back to the original length. It fit me like a glove. She did an amazing job and I'd highly recommend her to alter clothing for any special occasion!

I used Nadia because she was recommended by Garnet and Grace. I wish I would've shopped around…read moreinstead. Nadia is professional but not necessarily friendly. She is also pricier than other seamstresses I've shopped around with. She has a limited schedule. When I did my initial fitting she kind of waited for me to tell her what I wanted fix. I knew dress didn't fit perfectly but I couldn't pin point how to fix it. The seamstress I worked with for my reception dress was a lot more helpful in guiding me on what should be done. The one thing I did ask for (tightened straps), she didn't recommend because she thought it would cut into me when I moved--I was constantly pulling them up on my wedding day. One thing really bothered me. When I booked, she stated there would be 2-3 fittings. However; when I asked when I asked when my 2nd fitting would be she said she was fully booked. Like I said earlier, she has a limited scheduled. I was really nervous, but I was able to book at G&G instead of at her house so I was able to get my second fitting. It food well enough that I didn't ask for any adjustments because I was already frustrated with the situation. The hemming and bustle she did were okay. The extra breast cups she put in were loose and could have been done better. I think Nadia was a skilled seamstress but I would choose someone else if I could do it all again. I would have preferred to use the seamstress I had for my reception dress. The communication, scheduling, and pricing was much better.

Obviously with something as important as your wedding dress you want to find the best! Nadia was…read moreamazing-responsive, very kind, very professional, and great at what she does. She got everything perfect with just one fitting and just in time to pick up before my event. She helped my bridesmaid learn how to lace my corset top and also how to bustle the dress. She does require a $25 consultation hold, which I think is a reasonable trade for her time. Don't forget that most seamstresses need at least 2 months without rushing so remember to plan accordingly!

Brought a bridesmaid dress to Rose's shop and was quickly greeted and brought in to review the…read morealterations I was looking for. Process was quick and efficient, Rose is very professional and clearly knew what she was doing (I've never done this before). She also asked if I needed this soon and seemed like she could accommodate. Thankfully this was not something I needed right away. I came back to pick up the dress today, and went to try it on, and honestly I was skeptical that alterations were made before I tried it on, the dress looked like all the stitching was original and hadn't been touched. For reference I took in the sides of the bodice and hemmed the bottom. I put on the dress and it fit like a glove and it was the correct length, perfect. I was amazed at the quality of her work and received exactly what I had in mind. Would recommend if you are looking for quality! Thanks Rose!

Rose does excellent, meticulous work, and she really cares about making the piece better than…read morebefore. Well worth the price for restoring my favorite big loose capris, fleece vest and woven sweater so now I can wear them again with Pride!

Foroogh is absolutely amazing! She's incredibly kind, attentive, and truly talented at what she…read moredoes. My dress was very loose, and I needed significant alterations--but she made it fit flawlessly. It honestly feels like the dress was custom-made just for me. Every interaction with her, both over text and in person, was such a positive experience. I really appreciated how she offered thoughtful suggestions while still making sure my preferences came first. She made the whole process feel easy and collaborative. If you need alterations for your big day, you can trust Foroogh completely--she will exceed your expectations. Thank you so much, Foroogh!

My partner brought in an athletic long-sleeve shirt that was too long and too loose, and Foroogh…read more(the owner) was incredibly polite and respectful both over text and in person. She initially quoted $60 to shorten it with professional-quality work, plus an additional $70 for alterations to improve the fit. He decided to go ahead with just the shortening, and Foroogh promised a two-day turnaround which she delivered right on time. To our surprise, she completed the additional fitting services at no extra charge after learning he is a college student. The craftsmanship was flawless, you genuinely can't tell the shirt was altered at all. Excellent service, exceptional quality, and a truly thoughtful business owner. 5/5, highly recommend!

Sara is amazing! She does impeccable work, is reasonably priced, she is very responsive, and is a…read morewonderful person to be around. She did an incredible job on my dress (she added boning, shortened the straps, gave out some width, and shortened the dress) and on my veil (she added a comb to it). The dress was the perfect fit & length, when I was walking, standing, and sitting. I would recommend her to anyone!

Sara worked tirelessly to make sure that my dress fit perfectly and was exactly what I wanted. From…read morefiguring out how to do a different kind of bustle to adding removable off shoulder arm sleeves she made my vision come true and it felt like I got two different dresses! Although it took more visits than originally anticipated, Sara did one detail at a time to make sure it was perfect at each step. She was also able to hem my sister's maid of honor dress and use some of the fabric to turn the spaghetti straps into cap sleeves. She made me feel beautiful and confident on my wedding day and I would definitely recommend Sara!

Disaster. Waited 4 weeks for an appointment at this place. Told the tailor exactly what we needed…read moreover the phone - a dress needed to be tailored to fit. Gave her the brand, size, etc. she quoted us $160. Steep, but reasonable given the quality of the dress. She took measurements. After the fitting, she told us the cost would be $400. $400 to tailor a dress?!? That's more than most dresses cost. Why? She said, "wedding dresses cost more." We explained that it wasn't a wedding dress (I'm already married!). But she wouldn't change the price. It felt strange and uncomfortable and kind of awful to be called a liar. Walked out and found another tailor who did an epic job for $120. Went to the party (NOT A WEDDING) and felt fabulous. Skip this place. p.s. Apparently this owner gaslights customers. To clarify: 1. I definitely called in advance, 2. I was definitely overcharged, 3. It was definitely Lily from Irena's studio. Not confused, and not a mistake. Avoid avoid avoid.

Cannot underscore how fantastic Lily & her team are. Pricing was very fair- she did a compete…read moreoverhaul of my veil, and my dress fit like a glove. Lily is lovely, so easy to work with and genuinely made the alterations process so smooth. She's so kind and literally made me feel better about myself and my dress every time I saw her. I adore her. Thank you Lily!!!

Tina is great. She is kind, professional, knowledgeable and did an excellent job. Turnaround time…read morewas prompt. Thank you.

I've been searching for a reliable tailor in the San Francisco area, and Tina's Alterations was…read moreexactly what I was looking for. I had four dresses that needed alterations for several upcoming weddings and initially sent Tina photos of all of them. Rather than accepting every project, she carefully evaluated each dress and agreed to work on only two. She explained that while the other two dresses could technically be altered, the fabric and fit would make it difficult to achieve a result that met her quality standards. I greatly appreciated her honesty and professionalism. Many businesses would have accepted all four dresses, but Tina was focused on delivering work she could confidently stand behind. Her transparency and commitment to quality immediately gave me confidence in her expertise. During my first visit to Tina, I brought both my dresses to try on to assess the alterations that I needed done (mostly hemming). She provided a quote at that time, and stated that payment could be made at pick-up. I found her pricing to be very reasonable given the complexity of the dresses (material and multiple layers). The two dresses she altered turned out beautifully. The craftsmanship was excellent, and the fit was exactly what I wanted. The turnaround time was about two weeks from drop-off to pickup, which I found very reasonable (especially since I had told Tina there was no rush). She clearly takes pride in her work and pays close attention to the details that make a difference. One thing to note is that English is her second language and Mandarin is her first, so there can be a bit of a language barrier. If you speak Mandarin, communication will likely be even smoother. That said, I found Tina to be thoughtful, professional, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible result for her clients. I would definitely return for future alterations and would highly recommend Tina's Alterations to anyone looking for quality workmanship and honest, trustworthy service.