Overall very uncomfortable experience and I will never go back. I told my bridal shop to stop recommending her as a seamstress. I made this appointment almost a month ago and told her that my wedding is early June. She did not mention that this would not be enough time to alter my dress when I initially booked the appointment over the phone. She didn't ask any follow-up questions and just booked me. Fast forward to today, I go in and arrive 15 minutes early to be courteous and punctual. I awkwardly stand there for 5 minutes without any acknowledgment, and then a women (I'm assuming is her) comes over and takes my dress. When she is going to hang it up, I asked her if it was okay that I brought a second dress (my rehearsal dinner dress) but before I could even finish she harshly cuts me off and told me "you need sit down, I have another client". I was very taken aback but how rude she was and it honestly caught me off guard. It was so bad I almost debated just taking my dress back and leaving but because I had waited a month for this appointment and my wedding was in a month, I figured I might as well see it through. Huge mistake. I change into my dress and describe to her the alternations I was looking for, which is to shorten it a little and also remove the breast cups. I did not think it was a significant amount of alternations but she seemed to think so. She then proceeded to tell me that she "may" be able to do it, but then looked at her calendar and said that she couldn't guarantee it. I honestly was so confused because she knew my wedding date when she booked this consultation appointment. If it wasn't something that could be done I feel she should've just told me up front rather than let me wait until the appointment. At that point I didn't even put up a fight as in the back of my mind, I knew I wouldn't have been comfortable with her altering my dresses anyways. She gave off the impression that if anything needed tweaking or wasn't to your satisfaction you would be SOL. All in all, a huge waste of my time. It would've been less of a bad experience if she wasn't so rude upfront. I'm starting to think her 5-star google reviews are faked, as at least on Yelp there are a few honest reviews that mention her bad attitude to her clients so it seems to be a common theme. I have no doubt she would've done a good job at the alternations, but that trust was gone. read more

Natali did an amazing job altering my dress to make it look like it was made for me. I danced all night and the bustle stayed up and I didn't trip over my skirts once. read more

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I was having major dress regret, which is why I came to Juliya's Customs to get it altered. Natalia made me feel so beautiful and cared for! Just after pinning it up, she made me feel so much more confident in my dress and myself! She was able to tuck in the waist, hem the dress, fitted my cap sleeves, added a deep V and added a bustle. She was able to do all this for a great price and in such a short amount of time. She was a 35 min drive from my place, but she is 110% worth the drive!! read more

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First off, I want to say I have no doubt that Natali would have done a phenomenal job on altering my wedding dress. But my experience with her is the reason for this negative review. I had a complimentary consultation with her mid May. It consisted of one hour of her going through the process of making her marks of where she will hem, take-in the bust, and create a bustle. All in all, the quote for it was $500. I agreed to that, fully entrusting in her process, and made my next appointment with her for my first fitting the following month. Fast forward two weeks after the consultation and I'm having major dress regret. I ended up buying a second gown to wear for the reception. So I called Natali yesterday to tell her I've decided to cancel the bustle (since she had not created it yet), but I still want the rest of the alterations. She sounded upset, and told me to come in the next day. I agreed, assuming that we would go over details again in person. Less work for her to do on the dress essentially, right? What I didn't expect was that I would leave with my dress today. She told me that she no longer felt comfortable doing the other alterations. She said she spent a lot of time during our one hour, plotting pins for the bustle and making all of the marks on the dress, and since I decided to not go through with the bustle, I will need to find another seamstress. She even showed me her knees (from all the floor dress work she does). I was shocked and speechless. As I was trying to rationalize and comprehend in my head what was happening, she told her daughter to start removing all the pins. She then insensitively informed me that I will be charged $50 for the time she spent during our complimentary consultation. As an empath, I 100% understand the frustration of doing all the extra work just to have someone change their mind. But honestly, I didn't think that she would dismiss the work all together. I was caught off guard and I felt like I was being punished. I'm not proud of it, but I started crying. Surprisingly, I think she felt bad and didn't end up charging me, but had me write down on the back of my ticket that I picked up my dress without alterations. She gave me back my dress and told me I still have time to get it altered elsewhere, and then wished me a good wedding. As long as you're agreeable, not an indecisive person, AND you go through what is agreed upon during your consultation, then I'm sure your experience will be just fine. Because god forbid you change your mind on something, you will upset her and leave the shop with your unaltered garments. Unfortunately, I was also left in my feels - feeling very heartbroken, disappointed, and a little traumatized. I will not come back here. read more

I waited 2 weeks for an appointment and drove an hour for nothing. When I called to make the appointment I specifically mentioned that it was for jeans. I was told no problem, to bring the jeans and shoes. When I got to the appointment and put the jeans on, I showed her where I needed the alteration and she immediately said "no." She said they only have a soft sewing machine so she couldn't do what I needed done. My frustration comes from the fact that she didn't ask clarifying questions on the phone call when I made the appointment, nor did she give me a chance to explain what I needed. She also failed to mention that they only hem jeans. Had I known I wouldn't have wasted the time or gas money. read more

My name is Sandy smith I just left Natalie's and she was absolutely amazing ‼she's basically remaking my gown to make it more flattering and more my style ‼she's GREAT read more

I'm not exaggerating when I say Natali's saved my wedding dress. I had taken my dress to a different seamstress who just couldn't get the fit right. 3 weeks before my June wedding I was left with a poor fitting dress with a huge gap in the front. After reading reviews I desperately called Natali unsure if she'd be able to help with the time limitations. She did me a huge favor and let me come in that same day as a last minute add on, despite her very busy schedule during peak wedding season at that. You can tell from talking to her that she is very skilled and also very passionate about her work. My dress turned out perfect and I'm so grateful to her. Her shop is also clean, beautiful, and spacious which was very comforting to me. Thank you so much Natali! read more

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I highly recommend hiring Natali! She is exceptionally skilled and creative. I purchased my dress from a used wedding dress shop. I was happy with it and brought it to Natali for relatively minor alterations, but she told me she had a vision for the skirt and I am so happy I went with it. She essentially reconstructed much of the skirt including changing the placement of the layers and redoing the bustle. It went from looking somewhat heavy to appearing light, flowy, and airy. She of course altered the top to fit perfectly as well. Throughout the process I felt like she was very invested in helping me look as beautiful as possible and she truly cared about me. She also altered my sister and mother's dresses and they looked wonderful. We are definitely going back for my sister's wedding next year! read more

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I went to Juliya a bit over a year ago for alterations when I was Maid of Honor in my best friend's wedding. The dress was not something I thought would look flattering on me, but after Juliya worked on it the dress looked like it was made for me. So naturally I went back to her for my own bridal gown a year later. My dress needed a lot of work. It needed to be hemmed, have the straps shortened, and be taken in, plus I had her move a panel of fabric around to cover a feature of my dress I didn't like. She also recommended a bustier for me which she sewed into the dress. Plus she made a veil for me out of the extra fabric and sewed a rosette from my mother's dress into mine. Like I said, a lot of work. It did end up costing more than the initial quote but you know, that's why it's a quote. All I can say is that the dress was PERFECT. I looked exactly how I wanted to on my wedding day. I will definitely recommend her to the next friends of mine to get engaged. read more

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We wanted someone who could tailor my daughter's bridesmaid gown quickly and beautifully. Juliya for us in and my daughter looked gorgeous! Couldn't be happier!! read more

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Natalia worked on my wedding dress and was beyond amazing! She has the cool, calm, collected demeanor that made me feel like I could trust her completely with my dress alterations. She did an amazing job refitting the bust that was covered in very delicate mesh and beading, and had to be taken in almost a full size. My dress turned out gorgeous and I'm so grateful. She's a pro and I'd highly recommend! read more

Natali's Custom Tailoring & Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Thank you for doing the alterations on my wedding dress! You did such an amazing job! It fit perfectly. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day! read more

Natali's Custom Tailoring & Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

From the moment I spoke to Juliya on the phone, to make my first appointment to alter my wedding dress, I knew we were kindred spirits. She was very accommodating and fit me in quickly, scheduling me during her most busy season. My appreciation was paramount as my wedding date was quickly coming up. Then upon meeting her, I knew there would be no one else with whom I would trust my most beautiful dress, and my big day with. Juliya is an amazing talent and performs at the highest level of her craft . I have never felt so beautiful in a garment in all of my life. Her expertise is second to none. And then there was her energy. This is what truly drew me to Juliya, as she is a believer in love, a lover of nature and most of all, she understands people. And what we like to see, on the outside, aeas well as what's important on the inside. She puts that knowledge of the world and love into her work, and it really shows. I will forever be grateful, to my dear Juliya, and Yelp as well, for bringing me to her. If you need any alterations, of any sort, for any occasion. This is THE place. Thank you again for an incredible experience that I will never forget, you are forever in MY heart Sincerely, Gwendolyn I had promised my sweet Juliya that upon our return to the country I would add photos. I have never in all of my life felt so Beautiful. I can't thank you enough. It was truly a perfect day, in the most perfect gown. You will forever be in my heart and memories. Thank you read more

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I had my dress tailored with Juliya for my big day last weekend and could not be happier. Her prices, to start, are more than fair and she was very responsive to my feedback. My dress was massive and very long and she took the time through 3 fittings to hem it and leave the train and also create a bow for me. She even created snaps for the bow so that it would sit right. She is meticulous and has attention to detail. You are in good hands here. Definitely take her on for your tailor for your wedding. She is very popular though. So do call at least 4 months in advance to book an appointment with her. read more

Prom dress needed train removed and minor waist tuck. Juliya was perfect, affordable, quick and kind.

Juliya's did great alterations on my wedding dress!! Stunning and beautiful work. I had it shortened, and she was able to use some of the extra fabric to make the dress more modest like I asked. You would never even know it didn't originally come like that! read more

I purchased my wedding dress at Betsy Robinson's, but the reviews for alterations were so mixed that I decided to take my dress elsewhere. After searching specifically for bridal gown reviews, I decided on Juliya, and I am SOOOO happy that I did! My dress had a lot of beading in the top half, and most of it was sewn into that very delicate, stocking-like material that gives the illusion there is nothing there. Juliya actually had to take in areas with that material and I could not even tell! She understands women's bodies and it's obvious in her work. She made my dress look like it was custom made for me! She is warm and friendly, and my mom and I enjoyed my appointments with her! My mom even ended up getting a dress altered for a garden party, and she got lots of compliments on it! The pricing was more than I initially thought it would be (before going there; she did not charge more than her initial quote) but you get what you pay for, and she is top notch! I HIGHLY recommend Juliya's Custom Tailoring & Alterations for your wedding gown (or anything!) I will go back to her with confidence for any other alterations! read more

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I am only 4'11" so, needless to say, my wedding gown needed significant and complicated alterations. Juliya was so kind and knowledgable and she did exquisite, custom work on my gown for a very reasonable price. I'm so grateful. read more

She did an AMAZING job on my dress. I needed it taken in significantly and the quality was amazing for a fair price. Excellent customer service!!!!!!! read more

Natali is amazing! Natalie made me a dress and a veil. Wedding gown is perfect. I felt like a queen on my special day!

I am so sad to be writing a negative review for a place I used to love and recommend to everyone. Sadly, my recent experience was not good. My sister and I recently scheduled an appointment to have our bridesmaid dresses altered. The seamstress was very efficient, pinned our dresses and made us feel confident that they would turn out perfect. She then took me to the counter to calculate the cost of my dress. The dress needed taking in at the shoulders, the waist, and the belt, a small piece of frill removed from one sleeve, and a hem. The price totaled to $310. I studied the receipt, and felt unsure about spending more than three times the cost of the dress (bought it for $99) on alterations. I noticed the hem was going to cost $100. I decided to ask if she would cancel the hem, and I would have my mom do it instead, because my budget was around $200 for alterations. She became furious, and emphasized how rude I was to make her pin up the dress only to change my mind. I explained that I would still love her to do the rest of the alterations, just not the hem, and thanked her for her time. She became angrier and said "You need to find a new dress maker!" She angrily removed every pin and threw them down on the counter. It was a very uncomfortable experience. I left with my dress, only weeks away from the wedding wondering what I should do. Thankfully my mom ended up altering the whole dress, and it looks great! I have no doubt that she would have done an excellent job on my dress, but the way I was treated was very unkind, and I will not be returning or recommending it to my friends anymore. read more

I took in my BHLDN wedding dress to Juliya because of the stellar reviews. After having a terrible experience, I feel ripped off and deceived by the reviews claiming that her work is affordable. I suspect some of these reviews are fake. Maybe the people who wrote genuine reviews have different standards of what's considered affordable because she quoted me $450 then charged me $770. The good: Juliya is friendly, and she did make my dress fit better. For this reason, I've rated her two stars. The dress required standard alterations: the bottom hemmed, the sides taken in, the arms shortened, and a very simple bustle added to the short sweep train. She quoted me $450, which practically gave me a heart attack. After doing some research, though, I realized that this was within the general cost range for wedding dress alterations and decided to go with her rather than look at other seamstresses. Ultimately, the dress didn't end up fitting radically different than when I had it taken in, but it did look nice on me. The bad: First and foremost, the fact that I was charged $330 more than I was quoted without any sort of forewarning. (The $770 alterations were substantially more than the dress itself, which was only $600.) Of all the tailors I've been to, I've never once encountered such an enormous discrepancy between the initial quote and the ultimate cost. She only informed me of the final cost when I went to pick up the dress up. Moreover, she only accepts cash or check, and not anticipating such a higher charge than I was quoted, I didn't bring enough money with me and had to drive to and from my bank in heavy traffic. Second, she ruined the bra I had spent ages searching for. My dress had a v-neck back that was low but not overly so, falling a bit above my elbows. Because I'm busty, she told me that I would need to wear a bra rather than have cups sewn into the dress. (In her words, girls who wear a C or D need to wear a bra. She's clearly has no idea about how bra sizes work because I'm a 30G and haven't worn a D cup since I was 12.) I didn't have anything that would work with the dress, so I asked for her recommendation with the assumption that she was an expert in this sort of thing. Her initial recommendation, a low-back Spanx bodysuit, was laughably bad. I was spilling out of the cups in the largest size, and the rest of the bodysuit was loose, defeating the purpose of shape wear. After going to several speciality bra fitters in New York and London and ordering 10 different options online, I finally found the Dominique Ariel Longline Bra. The smallest band size and largest cup size they carry is a 32DD, so I had to size up two band sizes (34DD) for the cups to fit. It runs a bit small in the band and large in the cups, so it fit pretty well (albeit not quite perfectly). It still peeked out ever so slightly over the edge of the dress's back when I was standing at certain angles, and Juliya said I could leave the first hook or two open. Without telling me, she completely removed several hook and eye closures and sewed back the band, leaving the back panel about half its original height. I was also charged for this unrequested alteration without my knowledge. The bra no longer provided adequate support or a correct fit, leading to pain and an unflattering silhouette on my wedding day. Because it fell too high on my torso, I ended up with a kind of reverse muffin-top (for reference, I'm petite, about 5'2" and 113 pounds). This is noticeable in the photos of me taken from the side - not the look I wanted on my wedding day, but I had to make do. I also paid $80 for a bra I can no longer wear. And her ignorance about bra sizing makes me question her knowledge as a seamstress specializing in women's dresses. Here's the kicker: because this alteration made the band way too loose on my small ribcage, the bra ended up riding up such that it was even more visible than when it was unaltered. Juliya was the worst vendor I hired for my wedding, and I regret putting my trust in her. read more

Juliya was amazing to work with for my wedding gown!!! I went about 3 times in a span of 3 months! Very convenient and she is so personable!! She made one part of my wedding and wedding planning un-stressful!!!!! Also, very fair price!!! read more

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Juliya was absolutely amazing. I had a simple wedding dress with several layers of tulle and a lace "topper" that was intended to simply be worn over the dress. Juliya attached the two pieces into a custom dress that was perfect - while also hemming the dress perfeclt. Her adjustments to my dress made me extremely comfortable and confident on my wedding day. My mom and one of my bridesmaids also went to her for alterations, and they couldn't have been happier. read more

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Juliya is the sweetest person I have ever met. The skills she has as a seamstress are beyond masterful. I kid you not! She is worth every penny and will transform your dress into your dreams! She altered my wedding dress and it fit perfectly. I couldn't be any happier with her services! My dress had a lot of beading and a lot of detail in it and I was surprised at how reasonably priced she is considering the amount of alterations I had. Juliya feels like family to me and she has a customer for life! read more

This past weekend my (now) husband and I got married!!! It was quite an undertaking because we had only began the official planning barely 2 weeks prior! So it wasn't actually until 6 days prior to the wedding that I actually found my dress - eek! Finally finding the perfect dress was just a miracle HOWEVER the size 10 was not entirely realistic. But to my surprise (with the assistance of my nieces and sister-in-law) I was able to zip the dress and it was just BEAUTIFUL - a floor length maxi chiffon dress - perfection! But it was actually the second fitting (when I was picking out a veil) that the zipper busted and I began to panic! So on Sunday evening I turned to the power of Yelp and found Juliya! Although Juliya was closed on Monday, I took a chance, and sent her an email through her website. I knew time was beyond tight so I had planned to keep looking by noon on Monday. At 11:00 on Monday Juliya's daughter, Kristina, emailed me (even though they were closed!)!!! She had passed the info to Juliya who texted me as I was reading the email from Kristina!!! The Gods were smiling! Juliya had me come in on Tuesday morning. I put on the dress and Juliya looked at how it fit and what needed to be repaired - she never took a single measurement! At the same time I handed her my toddler son's dress pants that needed to be altered. Juliya was/is honest, sincere, genuine, polite, professional, fair, and wonderful! She promised the dress & pants by Friday afternoon but called me Thursday afternoon to tell me it was all ready. I picked them up and tried the dress on and IT WAS PERFECT!!! She replaced the zipper and gave me 2 extra inches! I couldn't have asked for any thing more. Thank you so much Juliya and Kristina - you will definitely be seeing us again!!! read more

Natali's Custom Tailoring & Alterations - Thank you so much Juliya! You are just wonderful! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Absolutely loved this place! She went above and beyond our expectations with the alterations to my daughters wedding dress, and my last minute alteration to my dress. Will definitely use her for anything we need in the future! :) read more

The 2 stars are for the work Natalia did on my wedding dress. It fit perfectly. However, if I could re-do any decision leading up to my wedding day, I'd choose to go somewhere else for alterations. My sister came here for her wedding dress alterations and had a wonderful experience. I didn't think twice about coming here for my alterations. I brought some of my sisters and my mother to see my second fitting. My sisters weren't there when I chose the dress, so it was meant to be a special moment for them. Natalia told me very harshly "next time do not bring all these people". It made what should have been a special moment awkward and embarrassing for my younger sisters. Natalia then yelled at my mom for taking a photo of me because she thought she was in it. She demanded for my mother to delete it. No matter the situation, no one should be talked down to the way she spoke to my mother. Lastly, Natalia gave me a price estimate at my first fitting that we thought was very reasonable. When the day came to pick up my dress and pay for the alterations, I was discouraged when Natalia said: "I made a mistake, sorry" and proceeded to charge me over 100 dollars more than what she originally wrote down on the estimate. In conclusion, I wish I had gone somewhere else. read more

A friend of mine referred me to Juliya's very capable hands. She ended up being close to my work so I was eager to pay her a visit. From the initial consultation, I felt very comfortable with Juliya. She was very thorough and explained what needed to be done to my dress, which was not an easy one to work with. She altered the dress beautifully for my wedding day and is so charming and easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone! read more

My sister is getting married! And Julyia has done a fabulous job on the slight alteration I needed for my dress. Two weeks ago, I came in to have some inches taken from the chest. Today, I tried it on and it fits better than before. She had it ready once I walked in the shop. I will certainly be back. read more

I had trouble finding a tailor for my gown, as the lady recommended to me through the shop seemed distracted/busy any time I talked with her. So, it led me into the hands of Juliya - and I am THRILLED it did! She got me in the week I called and turned my dress around in 2 weeks. Plus her prices were SO reasonable. She made my wedding dress look even MORE beautiful. The fit was exquisite and she was incredibly professional the whole time. I would (and have!) absolutely recommend Juliya to anyone looking to get their gown tailored - she and her crew are magic! read more

Juliya did an excellent job with alternations on my wedding dress. She was responsive to what I wanted and offered her expert eye when I wasn't sure. Very up front about price and timing. Would not hesitate to recommend her! read more

I found Juliya online with the help of Yelp reviews. I needed to get my wedding dress fitted. I live in Annapolis and was not impressed with any of the reviews I read on local businesses. So I called and made an appointment with Juliya. From the minute I spoke to her I had confidence. After my initial appointment I had two more fittings. She is very conscientious, detailed, professional and pleasant. Today I picked up my dress and it was like it was made for me! Amazing job. Beautiful new location too. I strongly recommend her. Skill, attention to detail and overall price was reasonable. I can't wait to wear my dress! read more

I had an incredibly positive experience working with Juliya to make alternations on my wedding dress. She is so kind and incredibly talented. I couldn't be more happy with her services. I bought my dress from BHLDN and she made it fit perfectly. I felt confident and completely flawless on my wedding day. I felt like I could trust her 100% with making all of the alterations by the time I needed them to be made. Look no further if you are in need of wedding dress alterations, Juliya is the best! read more

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Juliya is spectacular. High quality alterations, a detail-oriented perfectionist and designer, too. Thinks creatively. Used someone else when she was not available - big mistake. read more

Juliya is a true artist! I bought my wedding dress at a big bridal salon but knew that I wanted a more personal alterations experience. Juliya was recommended to me by a friend who had gone to Juliya for saving from an alterations nightmare at a different place. Like my friend's, my experience was also amazing. Juliya took my dream dress and made it even more perfect with her alterations. She is honest and gave super helpful advice along the way and I feel extremely confident in my dress. My dress has lots of complicated beading and she worked her magic and you cannot even tell alterations were made to those areas. Her pricing is reasonable and she works quickly while still being a perfectionist. I can't recommend her any more highly! read more

Juliya was so sweet and helpful- she altered my wedding dress and knew exactly what to do, and executed it perfectly! I am so thankful and excited to wear it on my wedding day! read more

I'm very impressed with the quick and friendly service I received from Juliya's and I'm surprised to be the first review! Juliya's is located in the Stevenson shopping center off of Greenspring Valley Road. Her shop is located in a small building in the parking lot. When you walk in you are surrounded by racks and racks of clothes. Within the studio are a few large sewing tables and a changing room. Note the big sign on the wall that says CASH AND CHECKS ONLY PLEASE. Juliya greeted me and I showed her the bridesmaid dress I was bringing in to be hemmed. She gestured to the dressing room and told me to let her know when I was ready. Like most bridesmaid dresses, the fit is not ideal. Juliya worked quickly to pin the hem around the bottom of the gown. When she was done we discussed the fit of the rest of the dress and she was very honest with me about what wouldn't be worth tweaking. I appreciated the honesty because I know plenty of other places that would have gladly stretched my bill as far as they could. She was able to have the dress done in a little under 2 weeks and I'm excited to go pick it up today after work. Would definitely recommend Juliya to anyone. read more

I made an appt a few weeks ago to have some pants hemmed. When I arrived, at 10, she was opening, and took someone before me. I said I had an appt at 10 and she replied that she double booked. Fine. I waited 20 minutes and she was very quick in marking my pants, and said they'd be ready in 2 weeks. Yesterday, I went in to pick up my 2 pairs of pants, and had 2 more with me that needed tailoring. Juliya gave me the finished order, then went back in dressing room. I waited, as I didn't know the charge. Finally she came out and I said I have 2 more pairs of pants that need hemming and she said no. No time for me. What? She didn't honor the appt I had before, so I did a walk in like everyone else. She couldn't do, nor did she tell me when to come back. She didn't care. I dropped my pants somewhere else yesterday afternoon. I will not be back. Too bad, since I live 2 miles away. read more

Juliya is amazing! Every fitting she made me feel so beautiful! She is very skilled and did an amazing job with different fabrics that were in my dress. Every step of the way getting my dress altered by Juliya was enjoyable. She made an experience that could have been nerve wrecking something I looked forward to. read more