This is a story about how Justin saved the day and my sanity! He did a fabulous job on my wedding dress. My story begins with 4 weeks before my wedding I took my dress to another alterations person who told me itd be done in almost 2 weeks. Since I needed a shortened hem and bustle. She kept my dress until the day it was due to be done. I was so excited that day to have my dress back and done with 2 weeks before my wedding! Instead she gave me my dress back untouched and told me she was "too nervous" to work on. She said the material was "difficult." I frantically searched for someone else and in my frenzy found Justin... He is so amazing! He made me feel reassured that he could get the job done and that the material was NOT difficult to work with! He was timely and my dress was perfect on the day of pick up! I almost cried as I tried on my dress that fit perfectly for the first time. I will forever be a customer with Justin. Hes a wonderful person to work with and really knows his stuff! I can now get married in my beautiful dress! Thanks Justin! read more

Needed last minute help on Saturday with my tux. Super top notch. Would highly recommend.

Justin works magic. I was panicking and in a bit of a rush to get my bridesmaid dress altered...hemmed, let out, and anything else that could be done. I was worried I wouldn't be able to fit into it and there would be nothing I could do about it. He found solutions for everything. He did an amazing job and he worked fast. I so appreciate his help and I can't wait to wear my dress. He's also extremely friendly and wonderful to work with. Thank you Justin! read more

I would've given Justin a 5-star if not for some very major things. Don't get me wrong--he's very great to work with, very knowledgeable in his alteration and design skills, very honest with his opinions and easy to work with, but I'm still a bit traumatized with two of the clothing I gave him that just needed a simple slit in the back for easier movement. Well to my surprise, he hemmed them instead! I tried not to be upset, but they're two of my favorite pieces of clothing I own that I receive compliments on all the time :( it was very saddening. After trying them on in his restroom, I brought it to his attention and I can tell he was very shocked, disappointed and apologetic. He does do a great job (he did well on the others he worked on) and he quickly mended them by putting the material he had cut off back on and then made the slit in the back, but now there is a seam toward the bottom of the dress and skirt that was not there originally. It still looks fine, but of course for me, in my mind, will never be the same, unfortunately :( Rightfully so, he did not charge me for them (and didn't charge me for another dress I brought in that needed a slit as well). I just wish he could've contacted me first if he was unsure or forgot what he had to do on those, instead of guessing and going about hemming it anyway :/ To add to this, I guess he had forgot to hem a pair of jeans I gave him so he had to do them upon pick-up, which didn't take long at all. Some of his prices are a bit steep, I should've brought my simple hems elsewhere for cheaper costs, and couldn't understand why taking in skirts was cheaper than a simple dress hem, but he did do a great job on the skirts that needed taking in. He also elongated another dress that turned out well. Anyway, as one of my first tailoring experiences, I was not a happy camper yesterday when I picked up my items from him. Most likely I will not be returning to him even after the 25% discount he offered for my next alteration. I would recommend him--he does great work, but if you're taking in a big batch, make sure he puts post-it notes on each one so he has a reminder on what he needs to do for each. read more

While I did not use there services, they were extremely helpful in there referals to get Emergency, Day before wedding gown alterations / corrections. Their character, honesty and integrity was unwavering. Thank you for your help and saving my wedding day. :) read more

Justin is fantastic! My favorite dress had a shoulder strap that broke. I took it to Justin and he pointed out it mustve gotten stuck on something in the washer as the strap had actually been pulled so tightly that a piece of it went missing and it had thinned out significantly more then the other side. In a pure move of genius and talent, he was able to create an entirely new strap with material from the dress! He's very reasonable in price and accomplished this is a very timely manner. Highly reccomend! read more

I chose to go to JRA designs to have my bridesmaid dress altered because I have had nightmare alterations done before at companies that don't specialize in alterations. When I first walked in, Justin was altering a client's dress for a dance recital and I could immediately tell that he was passionate about his job. Justin made sure I was comfortable in my dress after he pinned it and he talked me through the length, even asking if I will be inside or outside during the wedding. He altered the top so that it fit closely and I now don't even need to wear a bra! My dress turned out better than expected. It now looks like it was made for me, which never happens because I am petite. He even had my dress done in a week. I highly recommend this business. read more

First of all Justin did my wedding dress alterations back in 2009. After the preliminary alterations, I took the dress back because I wanted to change the structure a bit. I took my ideas and he ran with it, making it incredibly beautiful! I couldn't believe what he had done. Just last week I took a bridesmaids dress into him that didn't fit quite right. He identified the problem and was quick to make the corrections. Its awesome now, I am so excited to wear it. He has reasonable prices and is very reliable. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Justin knows his stuff. Beautiful work by a beautiful person. Incredibly knowledgable and offered insightful recommendations. He really knew what my dress would look like finished upon our first meeting and he did a superb job articulating our shared vision for the dress. I brought him my wedding dress to get taken out, the sleeves altered, train shortened, belt changed and beading removed. The final product is fabulous and he even added a little hook for my train (which I never thought of!). My wedding is that much more special because of his help and guidance. Thank you Justin! read more

I found my new go to tailor! I had a simple shift dress that I wanted taken in to create more of a waist for a more feminine look. Justin did a great job for a very reasonable price. I definitely suggest taking your garments to him. read more

JRA Designs & Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Goleta, California

Justin is amazing. He altered two dresses for me that were too big. Both of them were complicated due to embroidery and other decorations on the fabric. He is professional, punctual and kind. And I think the price is right! I've been looking for a good alterations professional for a long time and now I have one!!!!! read more

Justin was fast, did an excellent job, and is very personable. A totally awesome job, although basic: took in a pair of pants and hemmed them up a bit so they fit perfectly. I also asked him to take in the jacket, but he advised me to leAve it as is--he said it hung just right the way it is; so, honest as well. THANK YOU. read more

Justin made my maid-of-honor dress for my sister's wedding in 2003, and it was so fabulous that when I got engaged last year, I knew exactly where to go for my dress. I brought several pictures and ideas, and Justin fine-tuned them into my dream wedding dress. The process of custom-designing my dress, then having it made specifically to fit my body was so fun-- I recommend Justin to everyone I know who gets engaged! read more

I brought two dresses to Justin to be shortened. He didn't "measure" the proper length...just "eyeballed" it. Consequently, both dresses were still too long when I went to pick them up....and had to be re-hemmed. I also asked him to shorten the straps on the dress I was planning to wear for my son's wedding. The day of the wedding was super-hot and I decided not to use the jacket....only to discover that, in shortening the straps, Justin had sewn one back on the wrong way and it was completely twisted....so I had to wear the jacket to cover it. Also, my husband that the sleeves of his suit coat shortened and it was a Mickey Mouse job....leaving one of the buttonholes visible with no button and sewing the missing button on at the top of the other buttons with no buttonhole. It looked ridiculous. I would never take anything here for alterations again. read more

I had met Justin of JRA designs years ago when he did the alterations for a store that I was working for at the time. He altered a number of pairs of jeans for me, and also made structural adjustments to two dresses that made them WAY more comfortable as well as more comfortably-fitting (think boning in strapless dresses). Recently, I found that my wedding reception dress had a major zipper issue, and Justin not only explained exactly what the problem was, but he also fixed it within ONE DAY. I was so pleased with his help and more importantly with the extremely prompt response. Thanks, JRA Designs! read more

Justin took my measurements and gave a consultation for free; he helped me identify elements of a wedding dress that would fit my body type and personal style. When I found an inexpensive wedding dress online with his suggestions in mind, he altered it to fit me perfectly by taking in the back and shoulders at a reasonable price. He is professional and welcoming and does great work. read more

Justin is amazing! I had a time crunch to get my bridesmaid's dress altered. I called Justin and he was able to get it done in a short period of time and I didn't have to stress about getting it done in time. He was incredibly flexible with picking up the dress since I needed to get it on Labor Day. He came and met me so I could have the dress in time. He worked with me to make sure the dress was comfortable and I felt good in it. He was easy and wonderful to work with. When I need anything altered or designed Justin is where I am headed! read more

Justin is outstanding. I had a dress for a wedding that was cut too low in the front and he did a beautiful job of modifying the design of the garment to adjust it. He didn't do some cheesy patch job, he made the dress actually prettier! He took a pair of my pants and showed me why they weren't working on me, and took them apart and fixed them so they look cute. His prices were more than reasonable, the service was great, he's insanely talented and I would definitely recommend him for any design work. read more

"Impressed with the attentive and prompt service. Alteration was done with reasonable price."

Justin does amazing work! I brought a dress to be shortened and was very happy with the result. Justin is very knowledgeable about how fabric/clothes work and was able to answer all of my questions and concerns. He is also very attentive, asking me if there was anything else about the dress I wanted altered. Overall, a great experience and I will definitely go back! read more

I've taken 2 items to Justin now and he is so timely and Down to earth! I took in my fiancé's vest for his suit and Justin brought it in at the chest because it was too big and it looks like we just bought it! I also brought in a short wedding dress that was too big in the chest area and he did the alteration on the spot and was done with in 30 min because I needed it done quickly. He was more than accommodating, affordable and friendly! I will definitely be coming back for future items to be altered! read more

Justin made a beautiful wedding dress for me, on very short notice. He also created a shawl and helped me get the right accessories. It was a stunning creation--definitely not your standard bridal gown--I got compliments from strangers who saw us pass. Since then, I've been back several times for alterations on other items: they're always expertly done. Justin is super reliable and a master at his craft, in addition to being a talented artist. read more