Oksana did an absolutely impeccable job tailoring a formal gown to fit me like a glove. The dress…read morewas for a wedding that had been postponed for a year due to the pandemic, and when it was finally time to wear it the dress didn't fit. I was warned that a new dress would be cheaper, but I didn't want to risk it not arriving in time or the sizing still being not quite right. It was well worth the cost to have the dress fit perfectly. Oksana instantly saw the problems and got to work when I arrived at her shop. It took 45 minutes for her to pin everything in place, and I really appreciated her thoroughness and focus. In the end she had to hem it and take it in significantly at the waist and under the arms, which involved multiple layers of different fabrics, removal and reapplication lace appliques and an attached belt, and reshaping the entire top. She priced out each individual alteration so I knew exactly how much it would cost for each step. The turnaround time was very fast for how much work she had to do and how busy her shop is, and when I came back to try it on it was perfect. I received many compliments and plan on wearing it to future formal events.

I needed two formal outfits altered for an Alaskan cruise and she was hesitant to promise delivery…read morein four days but she worked me in. I will be honest it was expensive but it was quality work and they fit me like a glove and not to be vain but they look great on me.

Good service. They had everything altered by when they promised. They altered an evening gown and…read moreseveral pairs of pants.

Adel did great job on my leather jacket zipper replacement. The zipper matched perfect and the…read moredelivered as promised.

The Gilded Thimble is the place to have your wedding dress altered. I purchased my dress at Church…read moreStreet Bridal thinking it was pretty close to size. I learned, through my experience with the Gilded Thimble, that it most certainly was not. Carissa walked me through the whole process of her vision to properly size my dress. She was so incredibly thorough and patient throughout a longer than anticipated process. I could not be more thankful for The Gilded Thimble team for fitting my dress TO me. It was so perfect day of that people asked if it was custom. It basically was because of Carissa's perfect touch. Thank you to the Gilded Thimble! Definitely move forward with your wedding dress alterations here!

Carissa is truly, truly incredible - if you need any convincing, look at her website and the proof…read moreis all there. Her photos clearly show how talented she is, and she's a perfectionist who will ensure you look your best for your big day. Better yet, her hourly rates are really affordable for wedding dress alterations, and she works lightning quick! I had a "sew while wait" appointment with her (alterations done in a single appointment) and she was so comfortable to spend the day with, really clear with what she wanted to do, and super helpful with all of my questions and concerns. We actually finished hours before our estimated time (and under her estimated total!) Carissa is really so friendly and talented, and tries her best to make sure you're comfortable. She has snacks and drinks set up, as well as a really comfortable couch for taking naps on :) She'll do anything she can to help - during our initial consultation meeting, she altered my engagement dress on the fly (and only for $15!!) I really can't stress enough how highly I recommend working with The Gilded Thimble. She's more than worth the drive (we drove from Northern Virginia for our appointment) and you won't be disappointed. Just as a reminder, she takes checks only if she holds onto your dress and takes cash if you're taking your dress with you.

I came here to have several dresses hemmed. Service was quick, helpful, and completed perfectly!…read more Very happy with how my dresses turned out - thanks!

From the owner: Our business specializes in making our customers feel confident in their own style. From creating a…read morecustom fit or designing a custom garment, to teaching sewing classes, empowering you to develop your own creativity.

A few weeks ago I brought a Pierre Cardin shawl-collar tuxedo jacket and trousers to Gus' for…read morealteration. I'd purchased the tux in 2004, had worn it a few times since then, but when I tried to squeeze into the suit...yikes! You get the idea. I picked up the suit today. Fatemeh was a miracle worker. She managed to add a couple of inches to the waist and added some room to the jacket in a way that is essentially undetectable. I am very pleased with the job that she did and can't wait to wear it to an event in a couple of weeks. It's also worth noting that she kept me updated on the status of the alterations via text. Well done and many thanks, Fatemeh!!

Wonderful! I brought in a very delicate, green, silk dress with layers and lace a few weeks ago. It…read morewas far too big/baggy for me, but Fatemeh altered it to fit perfectly and the seams are gorgeous. Fatemeh is also just very kind, and the price was very reasonable.

The whole team at Mychelle's is incredible! I was referred here after purchasing my wedding dress…read morefrom Ava Laurenne and I am so grateful they sent me to her! The team is incredibly talented and professional, and truly listened to each and every detail on what I hoped to change on my dress. She worked tirelessly to make my dress fit perfectly and she did not stop until I was genuinely 100% happy. She has such a lovely and calming presence, exactly what you need during what can be a stressful season! They were also wonderfully accommodating with scheduling and made it so easy to fit my appointments into my busy schedule. I could not recommend this place more!! Definitely go here if you want a true piece of mind and a team that deeply cares about each piece. Thank you so much, Mychelle's!

I came in to get a haltered jumpsuit altered that I got from Amazon. It *only* needed this small…read moreextra fabric in the front removed to make it look perfect on me. Seemed like an easy procedure but it cost me $30 something dollars! Basically as much as I paid for the jumpsuit, but whatever. When I came to pick the jumpsuit up, I tried it on, and noticed that they made additional alterations around the chest area. I asked them WHY when I only came in for a simple alteration but they then gave me "their professional opinion". It really pissed me off bcus now I cannot move my arms around in that jumpsuit bcus it definitely causes a nip slip---ofc I wear nipple covers----but BEFORE that alteration I did *not* need to worry about that. They even saw how easily my nipples were slipping out but offered no solution. Just sent me on my way..... terrible customer service. I'm never coming back here again.

Went in needing a suit for an upcoming wedding ... great selection, superb knowledge and absolutely…read morethe most relaxing shopping experience (truthfully - I really dislike shopping). Franco came and did my fitting ... icing on the cake. Almost left with an amazing pair of boots ... next time.

My partner and I decided to elope with only 11 days to plan. A snow storm and a water crisis added…read moreto our anxiety but taking the suit to Franco's was the best decision! They took her measurements, marked where it needed to be tailored and were very transparent with the whole process. We came back 2 days later when it was ready. It fit perfectly and she was so happy to look so good! Thank you to everyone who helped make our special day so special!

one of the true last tailors in Richmond. excellent workmanship. wellover 40 years of experience.read more

Love that I have found this business. The work is done extremely well. The are affordable and do…read morebeautiful work. The clothing was altered to perfection. Thank you!