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Rob F.

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145

14 years ago

I don't often need to have my clothes altered, but when I do I always go to Sewing Unlimited. The staff there are friendly and very helpful. If you need to have a piece of clothing hemmed up, altered, or something sewed on they can do it! In the past I have taken my clothes to other places, but after I found Sewing Unlimited I continue to use them for my sewing needs. They get the job done fast, and more importantly done right. I am always surprised to find out that the price is very affordable. Recently I took in three sets of work pants to have altered, because the company on the mainland who made them messed it up. Sewing Unlimited was able to fix the mistake, and make the pants look and fit perfect! Sewing Unlimted is located in the Mamo Mart in downtown Hilo. They are open from Monday through Saturday. Excellent service, affordable prices, high quality alteration work! read more

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J S.

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10 years ago

Mrs Tomi taught me how to sew from the age of 7-21. I've taken my skills and challenged myself with altering patterns and giving my creations my own personal touch. All attributed to an awesome teacher! Yes...she is busy, but if you are patient the alterations work she does is well worth the wait! read more

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Cheneviere Couture

4.9

(17 reviews)

She does great work and fit me in, even when she was super busy. She tailored three of my dresses…read moreand did a great job. Highly recommend.

Fantastic. Needed alterations for my bridesmaid dress I purchased online. She was truly wonderful,…read morefrom the minute I contacted her to fitting, to pick up. Communication was excellent. My dress was completed ahead of schedule and her price was great. Would highly recommend if you need alterations for formal dresses.

Mona's Creations

5.0

(3 reviews)

Mona was professional and promptly responded when messaged on Yelp for a quote. She was very…read moreaccommodating and friendly during the fitting. She completed the job much quicker than expected considering how tricky the fabrics were to work with. Her pricing is quite reasonable for the exceptional quality of her work. I am very satisfied and would highly recommend her shop to those seeking alterations.

Service was excellent. Enjoyed meeting owner, Ramona was friendly and professional. Completed the…read morejob more quickly than anticipated, as we were not in a hurry for the alterations. Finished product is definitely professional quality. Will definitely use Ramona's services again.

Syousan!

4.4

(18 reviews)

Since moving to Hilo from Oahu I find it it's very inconvenient. I can't find any service that I…read moreneed but when I needed a seamstress I found Syousan on Yelp and I called her to make an appointment because I needed a few of my buttons to be sawn. The seamstress was kind and by the looks of my coat she did a wonderful job. I can say I found a service place that I need. Now I just need to find a good car detailing company.

Very good service and my jeans were cut and sewn to my specifications. Cost is ok for these times…read morewhen prices are up for everything. I'll be back when I need other jeans or uniforms to be worked on.

Sew 'n Go Designs & Alterations

4.9

(9 reviews)

Nina is amazing! I brought her my boyfriend's baseball pants to get hemmed for his upcoming game…read morethat was going to be in two days after I dropped the pants off and she got it done super quickly. This was a super last minute thing but she was more than happy to do them for him. The pants turned out perfect and my boyfriend loves them. Definitely go to her for any design or alterations needs!!!

Very happy with the time and results of the alterations. Will definitely return for future use.read more

Nina's Nails & Alterations

3.1

(39 reviews)

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Cheap n good! Really fast and clean for Eyebrow! Will be back again for sure! Idk what to sayread more

Today, we came in to Nina's Nails for a pedicure because we love the smooth finish our feet had…read moreafter a previous experience. Nina's also has very comfortable massage chairs while receiving pedicures. However as a repeat customer, I was disappointed to receive a manicure that didn't last an evening without beginning to peel and smudge. During my manicure, I felt the technician was rushing and handling my hand in a rough manner which made me feel uncomfortable during what I expected to be a relaxing experience. Then prior to leaving, I examined my manicure to realize a few of my nails were already smudged and returned inside the shop. The technician had already left and another technician fixed the nails that were smudged. Still to my disappointment, when I got home my nails were smudged and beginning to peel off. Feels like a waste of money because I want to remove the polish from this unsightly manicure and I've only had it for a few hours.

Alterations By MJ

5.0

(1 review)

Totally professional and done in a hurry! I have no hesitation having work done by her again…read more Mahalo!

From the owner: Hemming of pant, dresses and skirts in Kailua-Kona! Text me…read morefor faster response!

Scarlet Thread

3.7

(9 reviews)

Linda does high quality work, have been using her for years. I highly recommend her for your…read morealteration needs.

Linda is an absolute Angel. I didn't like who I went to when I went to a fitting for my wedding…read moredress so I called Linda up as she has done many of my hems, my husbands suits for different weddings and many other small projects. I wasn't familiar with her work for wedding dresses so at first I was a little worried. However, she was so confident and reassuring and understood my vision for the dress. She was on schedule extremely reliable and made sure we got it done on time with such a short notice. There was a weird issue with the bust of my dress as I have smaller chest and it was bunching in weird areas but she made it look so natural and made the dress flow. She is really the sweetest and has tons of experience and I would trust her with all your wedding dresses. If you are on a crunch I need some quality work definitely call Linda. Totally reasonable prices as well!

Fabric and Quilting Delights

4.9

(15 reviews)

This is a great store for the most beautiful Hawaiian fabrics you have ever seen. The staff are so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! As a bonus, the shop is in a lovely local shopping area I have used for 20 years when I visit annually from Washington DC.

Amazing and delightful little shop. Well organized, great selection of themes and cultural fabrics,…read moreand Honya is so helpful too!

Originals by HITOMI-Donna Fear

4.4

(9 reviews)

Donna was awesome and responsive. I had 5 pair of pant that needed alterations because I have lost…read moresome weight and need these for my son's graduation. Of course I waited too long but explained to Donna my situation. She said "no problem. I'll have them back to you within the week." Teo days later she texted me and said they were done. I went back and everything was done beautifully except one pair that was about 1/2" tight in the waist. Donna said no problem I'll adjust them and have them back before your trip. As soon as I got back to my house, Donna said "they're done". Unfortunately I live about 25 minutes away so I told her I would grab them the next day or two when back in Kona. I told her she was too efficient. Thankfully I now have someone really good for tailoring. But here's the best part. She is a total sweetheart and a fun person. Donna - I hope you read your reviews because you have a huge fan and a new loyal customer. You're the best!!

Donna saved my wedding dress and my wedding day! I had taken my dress to another seamstress months…read morebefore the wedding to let out the hips of the dress a little bit. The had been enough fabric in the seams to let out and the seamstress said she could do it. Long story short, she could not do it, kept assuring me she could fix it and ultimately, two days before my wedding, gave me a dress that was ripped at the seams, puckered at the hips and looked nothing like a finished wedding dress. My mom is an excellent seamstress and undid some of the damage but didn't have the time or equipment available to completely fix the dress. Desperate, I looked up local seamstresses online and came upon Donna's page. I called her and she answered, even though it was after hours, and agreed to take a look at the dress. *The day before the wedding* we finally got the dress back from the first lady and ran it over to Donna. The difference in attitude and appraisal was night and day! It was beyond clear that Donna knew what she was talking about and collaborated with my mom about a solution. She was very empathetic, professional and caring, and actually came up with solutions to the dress damages (unlike the original seamstress). In one afternoon she not only fixed the wedding dress, she made it look better than the original! My husband and I are young and on a budget and were planning on selling the dress after the ceremony. After the dress got ruined I was not only heartbroken over the state of my expensive, dream dress, but was also scared that I couldn't even resell the dress in the state the first seamstress had put it in. Donna came in and erased all of those fears! Not only did my dress look perfect on my wedding day, but she also upped the value of it so that I can now safely, and with good conscious, sell it. I wish I had found Donna earlier in the alteration process but am BEYOND grateful and stoked that I found her when I did. If you need any kind of alteration done I cannot recommend Donna enough! Aunty Donna, mahalo from the bottom of my heart. You performed nothing short of a miracle and I will be eternally grateful for your skill, mastery and kindness. You are my go-to seamstress for life now!

Drain Man

4.9

(99 reviews)

Best person on the island to call for quick fixes and larger jobs…read more I know if I call Don, he will be there. Thank you for all your help over the years. Great value for the cost.

Drain Man did solid plumbing work for me initially. On December 23, they resolved a slow toilet…read moreseepage issue efficiently, and I was happy with the quality of the repair. Follow-up work (faucet replacement and shutoff valve replacements) had to wait for a building-wide water shutoff. When I learned on Jan 23 that a shutoff had been scheduled for Jan 31 (a limited, 3-hour window that happens maybe a few times a year), I contacted Drain Man immediately--speaking with the office manager and following up the same day by both text and email with full details. (These communications had concluded by 1:15 p.m.) By 11:30 a.m. Monday morning I hadn't heard back. When I called again, (the call rolled over from the office directly to the plumber, who said he was on his back underneath someone's sink), I was told nothing was scheduled and was asked for the work details again, despite having already provided them. When I expressed concern about the multiple provisions of the details--given the tight timing--the conversation was ended abruptly by the plumber ("I'm busy"). This experience suggested organizational and communication issues. That impression was reinforced by the fact that my landlord had also been waiting on an electronic invoice from the December visit and still hadn't received it by Jan. 12. Bottom line: if you're judging purely on workmanship, I have no complaints. But if timely communication, clear scheduling, and not having to repeat yourself matter to you, this may not be the right fit.

Big Island Drain Cleaning

4.8

(12 reviews)

After multiple attempts by a different company to fix a backed up drain, I called Judd at Big…read moreIsland Drain Cleaning. He was very knowledgeable and was able to fix the issue quickly. Whereas the previous company initially charged me $1800, Big Island Drain Cleaning charged me a fraction of it and actually fixed it. If you have a clog in an older house with cast iron pipes, this is definitely the company to go with.

Judd & his staff are excellent, honest & forthcoming in their immediate response & service! I had…read morean issue but they were back at my home the following morning to repair it! That's excellent!

Aloha Appliance Repair

4.7

(20 reviews)

Jeremy was able to assess and repair my otherwise unreliable vehicle. He was calm and patient in…read morehis explanation of work needed and completed to be road ready. I'm so pleased and relieved to have a good mechanic in my area. I will return and refer to him into the foreseeable future. I appreciate all your aloha Jeremy

Called - he gave a quote (Very High) ! When he didn't know…read morethe make or model - as the quote was for a top load washer when it was a front load washer - He kept say it was a lot of work, and very expensive When all it was - was a hose clip that came loose

Five Star Cleaning

4.3

(4 reviews)

2 Star Honest Review of "Five Star Cleaners" and Owner Jade…read more(Lengthy but worth the read if you're considering this company) This is my honest experience with Five Star Cleaners, run by Jade, and why I unfortunately cannot recommend this company. I was in search of a move-out cleaning for my ohana rental and needed a reliable, reputable company to take on the job. I found Five Star Cleaners, and Jade sent an amazing cleaner named Chelsea, who did a fantastic job on a small test area. That experience gave me confidence in their quality of work. As a homeowner, I'm careful when hiring service providers -- especially when I'm not going to be physically present -- so I planned this cleaning a full month in advance. We scheduled a team of 4 cleaners, at $120/hr, for roughly 3-5 hours. Everything was confirmed: my proxy (a trusted friend) would be there in my place as I would be off-island, and multiple cleanings were lined up. A week before the job, I checked in with Jade to confirm everything and asked for a detailed list of what the cleaning would include (e.g. baseboards, windows inside and out, cabinets, full deep clean, etc.). I also mentioned I'd like the invoice to clearly reflect the services for documentation purposes -- in case anything came up with my tenant's security deposit and I needed it for small claims. That's when Jade suddenly became uncomfortable and said this was "concerning." I clarified that I wasn't threatening legal action or involving her in a dispute -- I simply needed a clear invoice, as any homeowner would, to show a judge the unit had been professionally deep-cleaned (as required by my lease). I explained this is standard procedure, and no liability or risk would fall on her or her team. Just a paper trail. However, Jade insisted she didn't want to be "caught in any legal crossfire" and pulled out of the job entirely, just one week before the scheduled date, leaving me scrambling just days before I was scheduled to leave the island. She refused to speak on the phone to clarify things or resolve the misunderstanding. All communication abruptly stopped. To make matters worse, Jade then blocked me on Facebook and all other communication channels, presumably to avoid accountability and prevent a negative review -- rather than taking ownership or having a respectful conversation as an informed and professional business owner should. That behavior alone speaks volumes. This last-minute cancellation was a major inconvenience and unnecessary stress, especially after a month of coordination. I had trusted this company to follow through -- and instead, they dropped out without any real attempt to problem-solve. That is not professional in my opinion. To be clear, I don't wish Jade or her business any harm -- but I do not consider this company reputable based on this experience. In Hawaiʻi, where it's already difficult to find trustworthy cleaning services, this situation only made things harder. If you're a homeowner or property manager needing reliable, professional, and communicative service -- I would encourage you to look elsewhere. This wasn't it.

First of all, Julie Chan the owner was courteous and very professional in explaining the services…read more She even gave a follow-up call to remind and confirm the scheduled service. The Lady she sent was also courteous and professional addressing every corner of the house and quietly doing a thorough job. The house was left strikingly clean with no over scented smell of the disinfectants used like most others do. Yet there was a clean pleasant smell and clean looking place that she left.

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