Kristin is a dream and the person you want tailoring your dress. She made me feel absolutely comfortable, listened to my needs and the dress FIT perfect on wedding day. She took absolute care of me and my dress but also got to know me in the process. She truly vales her brides and puts in a ton of time and pays attention to details. She is a GEM and highly recommend her. She was punctual and has her timeline nailed down. Thank you Kristin for everything! My dress was absolutely stunning and fir like a glove. You are incredible at what you do. Thank you for the professionalism and for the follow-through on all the things. read more

The best in the industry, you do not need to look further for a Bridal Tailor. She has so much experience under her belt and have been doing this for more than 20 years or so! She has had experience with every dress you can think of and I completely trusted her to make the changes. She is absolute worth every penny to help make you feel even MORE amazing in your dress. She's very professional and very sweet and easy to work with! She is attentive and listens to your concerns about the dress and addresses them. I am 4'11" and curvy, and my dress was a ballgown with tons of layers in the front. I was scared the layers weren't going to look the same because I was so short and I might have to compromise some, but she made sure I didn't and made it look better than ever. Thank you Kristin! You're the best! Highly recommend her to all the brides!!! read more

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Kristin was absolutely amazing! She was able to add length to my full lace sleeves, add length to the hem, and even loosen a tight neckline. She also found lace for the veil, and it looked incredible! She was such a pleasure to visit with, and I will be recommending her to my friends and family who will be married. Thank you Kristin for making my dream dress fit me perfectly! read more

I had a referral to go to Kristin Johnson for my wedding dress tailoring, from the start they told me she was the best and she truly is! I felt comfortable with her and trusted her 100% she has amazing skills and explains details of how everything is going to work out! She even helped add on sleeves for my dress that I loved so much! read more

Kristin Johnston Bridal Tailoring - My dress with the additional sleeves - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

Kristin is a MIRACLE WORKER. I came to her with a wedding dress that was multiple sizes too big and wanted to add custom, delicate lace sleeves to the dress as well. Not only did Kristin tailor the large dress until it fit my body like a glove and gave me a rocking hourglass figure, but she added the most beautiful lace sleeves I have ever seen onto my dress. You can't even tell the dress started out strapless because her alterations are so seamless. (Pictures to be added to this review after my wedding day!) Kristin isn't your average tailor who does what you request and nothing more, even if the look of your garment requires otherwise. She went above and beyond and spent time on every little detail. She added buttons to the inner wrists of my sleeves, spent a whole fitting going over each lace piece and where I wanted them to lay on my arms, added loops in the corset back to thread my strapless bra through so it would be hidden, and created color-coded bustle ribbons so my Maid of Honor can bustle my dress in no time on the big day. Just to name a few! After four fittings, I have to admit, I was a little sad leaving with my dress last night. Kristin's appointments have been such a highlight of my wedding experience! She took away all of my worries about the dress and created something better than I could have ever imagined. I can't recommend her enough to every Houston bride! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Kristin!! She is the ONLY one you want to do your alterations! I knew absolutely nothing about the process and found her from a Google search, and I'm so glad I did! I have a long torso and medium size bust so strapless dresses are typically a nightmare for me-always having to pull them up-but she guaranteed that with the way she altered the dress i would not be doing that at all on my big day. She was right!! She made my dress fit perfectly and was a pleasure to work with!! I will be recommending her to all of my friends, family and patients in the Houston/Katy area!! Her prices are fair and she is very straightforward with what you will be expected to pay for your specific dress/alterations. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from my amazing big day in April 2021. I hope that she continues to help keep brides comfortable and beautiful for many years to come! read more

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If you are looking for someone to do your wedding dress alterations then look no further! Kristin Johnston is amazing. I was referred to her from where I bought my wedding dress. I called and made an appointment and headed out to Katy. I am an inner loop kind of girl so trekking out to the burbs for a dress fitting seemed a little silly but I figured I would take the advice of the shop. Kristin is amazing. She took her time at each of my fittings and when I thought the dress was perfect if she wasn't 100% she wouldn't let me leave with the dress. When she was happy the dress was better than I could have even imagined!! read more

I couldn't wait to write this review. As in I literally just picked up my dress after my final fitting 5 hours ago. This will be a long one... I'm so happy I found Kristin on Yelp! Easily one of the greatest finds ever. Kristin is incredible--she's very professional, easy to work with, fun to talk to, does a fantastic job, and has the best pricing for such high quality in the Houston area. At my first fitting, I met Kristin with my very lacy, very beaded dress that needed mostly minor alterations and one fairly major one. We discussed what I needed and what she saw needed to be done, she pinned me up (hemline, straps, waistline, and bust), and showed me various bustle options. She also explained what it would cost to modify my veil (it was the wrong color), make a new veil, or to go to Merry Go Round in Montrose to purchase a veil from a large selection at a very reasonable price, and she encouraged me to check out the store versus paying her a lot to fix my veil/make me a new one. All of this was before we discussed price for the alterations at all! Once she was done with the pinning and we were on the same page for what I was looking for, she priced out what the work would cost. She gave me a range, explaining that it would not cost any more than the max, which was already significantly lower than anyone I went to in town (guess that's inner loop vs. Katy pricing for you). The decision to work with Kristin was a no-brainer, and I was already looking forward to my second fitting. The second fitting went as well as the first. Everything we discussed was either already done or would be done by the final fitting, and she was very flexible with any adjustments that I wanted made. For my third and final fitting, I brought a couple girlfriends with me. I put the dress on, and it was perfect! Everything we had discussed was done perfectly, and she encouraged us to video her explanation of how to bustle the dress for my bridesmaids to watch at the wedding. She color-coordinated the bustle ribbons, making it much easier to bustle on the big night. My friends were so impressed with her thoughtfulness and her work! After this final fitting, I was ready to pay that maximum amount in the range she had provided earlier. Nope--the final cost was exactly in the middle of the range she had given! I paid, and then Kristin walked us out and hung my dress in the car for me. Kristin's attention to detail and level of customer service is just not something you'll find at a bridal boutique or alterations shop. She has easily been one of my favorite vendors to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for great alterations at a very reasonable price! read more

Who knew you could suffer "separation anxiety" with a wedding dress? ;( As much as it sucks not being able to see my dress for a month, it's comforting to know that it's in the amazing, talented, more-than-capable hands of Kristin Johnston. I was referred to her by the ladies at La Reve Bridal Couture in Sugar Land back in March, who recommended I book my appointments with her ASAP. BE WARNED: Kristin personally told me that she's currently booked up until October at the moment, and her next available Saturday appointment is allllllll the way in January! Goes to show you how skilled she is at her craft, right? Fortunately, booking appointments is super easy on her website: simply peruse the calendar, choose a date and time, and you'll receive an email confirmation and reminder (with directions, what to bring, payment policy, etc.) a few days before. Because she books up crazy fast, I definitely recommend scheduling all 3 of your fittings at the same time - just make sure they're about a month apart and the last fitting is a month before your wedding date. That said, I would suggest only booking Kristin if you're SURE you want to use her as your seamstress. As popular as she is, she doesn't have time for flakes, and I'm sure the hundreds of other waitlisted brides who would KILL for your spot wouldn't be too pleased with you either. No worries though, I guarantee you'll absolutely love her as soon as you meet her! Kristin does fittings out of her studio in her home in Katy. For my initial appointment, it was a little awkward pulling up in front of her house and creepin' in the driveway before she came out to assure me I was at the right place, but the rest of the visit went smoothly. For the next hour, we chatted about our mutual love for Batman, my fiancé's idea to include superhero Legos in his and his groomsmen's boutonnieres (which she totally supported), and how ridiculous cake prices are nowadays as she worked on my hem and bustle. Now, just to give you an idea of how incredibly skilled Kristin is: my train is H-U-G-E. I seriously look like I'm standing in a POND of white fabric when that sucker is all laid out, and I was starting to worry about how I'd lug it around during my reception without it getting stepped on, ripped, mopping up everything on the floor (gross), etc. Kristin was able to bustle it in a way that made it look like a completely new dress: it's more manageable and mobile, without taking anything away from the beauty of the original dress. Looking at the dress pre-bustled and bustled, I could NOT believe they were one in the same! In addition to fitting and the bustle, Kristin is also planning to sew in bust cups and a built-in bra, as well as create a beaded sash to wrap around my dress (I supplied the fabric). I was worried that the costs would add up, but I was pleasantly surprised with the total. I really like that you pay AFTER the work has been done, and she accepts credit cards. Being the control freak that I am, working with vendors can sometimes be exasperating, but I can honestly say Kristin is one of the few I trust with my vision whole-heartedly. She's so skilled and professional, yet so personable and fun to talk to. I'm really excited to go back for my 2nd appointment to see the magic she's done with my dress! read more

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Kristin is seriously a miracle worker sent from above. I bought my wedding dress from Marry Go Round, which recommended Kristin for tailoring, and she easily became one of my favorite wedding vendors. She is so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, so I knew I was leaving my dress in good hands. She works from out of her home in Katy, which is a bit of a drive, but it's worth it! She has a cute, private fitting room upstairs in her home, which has this great bridal vibe to it. Kristin carefully explained what alterations would be needed, and even went into the technicalities of the alterations (maybe I'm a nerd, but I appreciated that!). Also, I wasn't incredibly pleased with the original bustle of my dress, but I didn't know how to change it (let's be honest, I didn't even know what a bustle was until I went to Kristin, who then educated me on the American bustle vs a French bustle), and I didn't want to overload Kristin with some crazy bustling project on my dress. However, she was so, so very patient in helping me design a bustle unique to my dress, and she made it look fantastic. Seriously, a miracle worker. I ended up with 3 fittings with Kristin, and the end result was absolute perfection. Her prices are great, and her hard work and commitment are even better. Definitely recommended! read more

Kirstin will literally work magic.. ok maybe not literally but pretty close to it. When I first saw my dress, I fell in love... for the second time of course, can't leave the husband out. I never was the type to "dream" about my wedding dress. I didn't even have an exact idea of what I wanted. But when I saw it, I just knew. After the overwhelming part of choosing the dress, you have to think about who will touch that piece of real estate (with the cost of a dress these days, pretty damn close to real estate). There's good and bad with Kirstin. Let's cover the good first. I purchased my dress from La Reve, and there they gave me a list of their preferred alteration places. She was number one. Highly requested, highly spoken of. I was told she would be on the pricier side but the way I saw it, you get what you pay for. I scheduled all three appointments as soon as I walked out from la Reve. I envisioned adding a belt, making it fit my petite stature (petite women, I'm sure you can relate), and adjusting straps. The third appointment was merely to pick up the finalized dress. Then here comes the reason why I deduct a star. The bad: She is extremely busy so trying to get ahold of her is near darn impossible. It's the price you pay for getting a popular seamstress. There were three occasions I needed to really contact her. No luck with calls and email responses are worse.... you only get to talk to her during your appointments so make sure you make the most of it. Secondly, the tulle under the dress which should be concealed, somehow ended up being longer than the fabric on top of the tulle. It ended up showing on the day of the wedding. It was not cut properly but the bad thing is that it wasn't noticeable during the appointments prior to the wedding day. Of course come wedding day, we all noticed once I put it on. Despite her doing a great job on everything else the price (cost was around $700 total) should have meant no large mistakes like that. All in all, I would recommended just make sure you pay attention to the dress. Take your time during appointments to make sure your dress looks up to par. read more

There is a reason she books up to 7 months in advance. My wedding dress fit perfectly. Wish I could wear it more than once! Thank you Kristin! read more

Kristin Johnston Bridal Tailoring - My beautiful gown and veil with my father. Thank you Kristin!! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

Kristin is a genius!!!! The changes Kristin made to my daughter's wedding gown were nothing short of miraculous....and EXACTLY what Hayley wanted. Kristin is delightful to work with and absolutely the best of the best!!! read more

Getting my wedding dress altered by Kristin Johnston was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! When I read her reviews, and saw that she also was located in Katy, I knew I wanted to have her do my alterations. Luckily, I signed up early because she books up really fast. Every appointment was great, I felt that she took the time to really get to know me as a person and listen to what I wanted for the dress. She was fun to chat with and great to work with! She shortened my dress by a lot, put in bust cups and a band so that I could wear my strapless dress without a bra, altered the top of the dress to fit better, and put in a bustle for the train. The dress fit like a glove, and her alterations made it feel really comfortable - I never felt the need to "tug" on my strapless dress. I was so impressed by her work and the care and attention she gave each client. When she did the final hem, she even let my mother-in-law come watch because she had been asking about it. She saved the fabric that she cut off from the hem so that I could use it to wrap my bouquet, something I would have never even thought of. I cannot recommend Kristin highly enough. Her work is worth every penny (though she seemed to be totally reasonably priced). Your dress will be in extremely competent hands! read more

Seriously, I am so happy I found Kristin when I did. She was amazing to work with and so kind. It was a total joy to show up and see her for my appointments, because I knew she was a pro who would have a smile on her face! She really did such a beautiful job on my dress and bustle, even with the minimal alterations needed. The dress now fits me perfectly! Can't wait to wear it in a couple days. read more

Kristin did an absolutely incredible job with my wedding dress. From the moment I walked into her studio, she went down to business - I loved it! She is so knowledgeable and made all alterations look easy! Nothing was impossible! I did not know how, but she always knew what to do at every fitting. My dress fit perfectly. It hugged in all the right places without any constriction! I also looked and felt like I had a curvy, hour glass shape (which does not happen every often, haha!). I also was super (super!) comfortable in it throughout my entire wedding day! I was able to sit, eat, dance, walk, etc. without hesitation, frustration, or fear that something would happen to the dress. Kristin does amazing work. I highly recommend her. Thank you, Kristin for making me the most beautiful I have ever felt! read more

Kristin also came highly recommended from the place I bought my wedding gown. I contacted her immedietly as I wanted to make sure I got an appointment. It was March and she said that she could not get me in for a first fitting until June. I thought that was a little excessive but I responded back via email for a specific day and time. She did not reply. So I waited a week thinking maybe she was on spring break and I still didn't hear anything. I sent a check up email just letting her know that I hadn't heard from her and I was just checking in. Still no reply. I thought that was extremely unprofessional. An email saying that you can't do my alterations would be fine, but no reply is ridiculous especially when you work in an industry where you thrive off customers. read more

AMAZING! so thankful I found her. Can not wait to wear my dress for my wedding and add pictures to this review. Seriously Kristin is an artist! I purchased my atelier pronovias gown off the rack 4-6 sizes to big. It was a huge risk but I had to have it. I am petite and she altered the dress perfectly to my body. She listened to every request I made and exceeded expectations. Seriously it's a piece of art! Very reasonably priced. I CAN NOT GET OVER HOW AMAZING MY DRESS LOOKS! read more

Kristin is absolutely amazing at what she does! She was able to take my mother's wedding dress and my grandmother's dress, and combined them into one seamless dress. It was so special to me to be able to honor my family in this way and it turned out better than I ever could have imagined! I highly recommend her for anyone needing wedding dress alterations and vintage wedding dress reconstructions. Not only is she talented, but she is easy to work with and so sweet. read more

I can't thank her enough for all of the hard work she did on my dress. I really couldn't even envision what my wedding dress would look like when I first got it, it hung in me and looked like a huge expensive lace table cloth on me. She really managed to pull together my vision of the dress and changed it to make it unique for me. I got so many compliments on the dress, it was an Alvina Valenta if you're wondering, and my mom cried she couldn't believe how far the dress had come. She took my dress from an off the shoulder lace top to strapless,she built a bra into my dress so it could be strapless. Then she added a belt but the weight of the belt caused a wrinkle around the waist. Well, that wasn't a problem and let it out a little more and added drapery weights to pull down on the dress pulling out the wrinkle. My dress was one of the most important things on a wedding day and I made a wonderful decision entrusting you to alter it for me and it truly was one of a kind. It was a pleasure working with her but she did book up months in advance so book ahead. If she doesn't respond to your email is probably because she's swamped with all of her bookings just give her a call she's very friendly! I'd highly recommend her! read more

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Kristin came so highly recommended, and every accolade was certainly well-deserved. She is attentive, knowledgeable, kind, supportive, and skilled at what she does. No bride is "just another customer." She takes a personal and caring interest in you, your story, and your needs/desires as she perfects your dress. My wedding dress fits like a dream! She knows exactly what she's doing and does it with love. You can't ask for more when it comes to your wedding gown. She will forever have my appreciation and my business. If you can manage to get in with her, consider yourself blessed! read more

Kristin is an amazing tailor. I thought My wedding gown was pretty good the way it was. She made it stunning with the right tweaks. I can not recommend her more highly. One of the things I love about her is she knows designers and how they intend the dress to be worn. She marries that designers vision with the bride's own style, comfort, and body type. She is professional, courteous, and has a passion for this work. She is not an average tailor. Only hire Kristin if you are looking for perfection! read more

Kristin was amazing! She squeezed me in and worked with my crazy work schedule. Her prices are very reasonable and she is so easy to work with. She added cap sleeves to the inside of my dress, a layer of glitter tulle, and some regular alterations. I would highly recommend her to any bride who is looking for a stress free personal alterations experience. I believe she is much more reasonably priced than going to a big box store and MUCH easier to get in touch with. read more

5 stars aren't enough to indicate how amazing Kristin is. I was referred to Kristin by La Reve Bridal Couture. Kristin's talent is top of the line. She is very sweet and an expert in her craft. I had a total of 4 fittings, each about a month apart. After spending the amount of money I did on my dress, having to get it altered by someone I didn't know was pretty nerve wracking. Once I met Kristin and spent an hour with her, I was more than comfortable in leaving my dress with her to dismantle and cut. Her expertise came through immediately and she explained everything she was going to do which helped ease my mind. Each fitting appointment had no wasted time and each time she explained what she had done and what else she would do. Kristine explained the two type of bustle after I nervously asked how my train would be pinned up. She recommended the French bustle and I went with it because she's the expert. After seeing it on my dress, she was spot on and I could not be more pleased by it. My dress had beading all over and taking in the sides had me worried since beading would need to be removed. You wouldn't even know that the beads were removed and sewn back on. My dress came out looking absolutely AMAZING!!!! It looked better than when I bought it. I can't thank Kristin enough and I HIGHLY recommend her for your bridal or formal dress alterations. Her prices are great and she's by far the best!!! read more

Kristin is the best!! I've been to her for my wedding gown in 2013, a bridesmaid dress in 2014, and a maid of honor dress in 2017. I drive almost an hour each way to see her and wouldn't even consider going anywhere else! She is so sweet, professional, honest, talented, and wonderful! If you're looking for someone to alter your dress, you've found the right person! I can't wait for the next wedding so I can go back to Kristin! read more

Wish I could give her 10 stars. I'm petite and she made a unique alteration to improve the fit at the bust line. I have been sewing for 50 years and she is very professional. Stop searching and contact her. read more

The moment I meet Kristin, I knew I was going to get along with her. She is one of the most passionate people I have ever meet. The quality of her work is nothing short of amazing. My wedding dress fit me like a glove on my wedding day. I received so many compliments about my dress the day of my wedding because of Kristin. I highly recommend Kristin and her prices are more than fair for the quality that she produces. read more

I was referred to Kristin after purchasing my dress from La Reve Bridal Couture in Sugar Land and I'm not sure what I would have done without her!!!!! When I first purchased my dress, I had that "feeling" you're supposed to get when you find "the one" but I wasn't quite obsessed with it because it was almost 3 sizes to big and not form fitting (it was a fit-n-flare) UNTIL Kristin got a hold of it and really turned it into what I was envisioning! She is extremely talented and fun at the same time so I felt very comfortable tossing ideas around with her to mesh her professional opinion with my vision. What we came up with was amazing! My dress was strapless and I was originally wanting a keyhole back so from scratch, she created these beautiful (detachable) timeless sexy beaded lace straps! She somehow developed them flawlessly out of my confusing direction for wanting something more than just a strapless dress or adding just a beaded belt. My mom was completely floored by Kristin's talent when she witnessed my french bustle mock up and her alter suggestions. We ended up scheduling 4 fittings because she kept having to take my dress in, which was perfect and I couldn't have been happier with how perfectly my dress fit on my wedding day! Choosing Kristin was the best decision ever, I still put my wedding dress on because she turned it into everything I could have ever wanted!! read more

Working with Kristin has been a dream!! I keep raving about her to everyone. Seriously, she is such a talented and dedicated seamstress! She has a simple online booking system, and responds to messages. She books months in advance, because of her quality of work. The day finally came, when I brought my dress for my 1st fitting to get her opinion and quote for work to be done. I was originally going in for an American bustle only, but after Kristin's input, decided to add a strap, cups (hello boobs!), and hooks over my buttons to have them lay flat, instead of pulling to the side. I love the way my dress fits! She was able to squeeze me in due to my bridals coming up quickly! I love how easy she was to talk to and listen to our input and make sure we were all happy! She does live in Katy, which is about an hour away from me, but definitely worth the drive! I highly recommend her without hesitation! Great prices and quality work! read more

If I could give Kristin 6 stars, I would. I don't even know where to start describing how incredible she is. From the first time I spoke with her, I knew she was phenomenal. I started to look for wedding alterations 4 months before my wedding. I was given a list of recommended alteration businesses from the store I purchased my wedding dress at. I choose Kristin first because of her reviews on Yelp and the convenient on-line appointment scheduling. Once I saw that her available appointments were a little too close to my wedding date, I decided to call because girls swore by her work. Now I know why!!! She answered very friendly and completely managed to work me into her already packed schedule. She has a dedicated room in her house so it is totally accommodating. I felt very relaxed and comfortable and I could tell she was taken my preference into consideration, while also giving me her expert opinion. Kristin was super organized as well. She had my quote finished by the time I left my first appointment and it was clearly laid out, including pricing. Now for what sealed the deal as my favorite wedding vendor EVER. I asked Kristin a few days before my appointment if she could fit me in at another time because my boss was giving me grief for taking off from work. She totally accommodated! Not just that, but I had come straight from my sister's alteration with another person (only because Kristin was booked). My sister came in and was immediately jealous of me having Kristin work on my dress. I mentioned our previous alterations experience (this other lady actually pulled out a kitchen knife to cut a hem) and Kristin said "Bring in the dress! Let me see what I can do! I thought my sister was going to cry tears of joy. We left and my sister said "NOW I'm excited to wear this dress" Lastly, she managed to essentially SAVE my wedding when I had a rogue bridesmaid lie about ordering the dress so I had to go on a wild goose chase to find a similar dress and new bridesmaid. Again, Kristin accommodated my new girl less than 2 weeks before wedding. She singlehandedly made it so that my bridal party looked like a cohesive, gorgeous group of well-dressed girls. I cannot say enough about her!!! My dress looked like it was custom made.....but not with custom made price tag. I wish I had another reason to wear it again because Kristin took it from stunning gown to a unique, one of a kind dream dress that made me feel like the most beautiful bride. read more