Sarah is incredible!! I was a little concerned about having someone tailor my wedding dress. It was quite large since I got it secondhand and there was a whole lot of delicate tulle on the top. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job. She was a sheer delight to work with and the dress fit like a glove. She even suggested adding buttons to the sleeves so they could be more fitted...such a clever solution. Thank you so much for making me feel lovely on my special day, Sarah! Photos by @kellyiswilde (IG - she's also amazing) read more

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My experience as Silhouette was beyond amazing! I purchased a wedding dress from Blue Sky Bridal and this place was on their recommendation list. I had a few tears in the tulle of my wedding dress and they fixed it like magic! If I need another alteration, wedding or not, I will definitely be using them. Regarding COVID, they are very diligent about asking your screening questions and sanitizing upon arrival, which I really appreciate. read more

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Jana took my wedding dress from Blue Sky Bridal and made it fit me perfectly. She was so friendly, kind, and extremely talented. The quality of her alterations was incredible, and she gave me clear directions on how to get in and out of my dress, plus bustling the train for my reception. I can't recommend this shop enough! read more

Jana took in my Brides for a Cause dress and made it fit like a dream! The dress was originally strapless, but I found lace at Mill's End that matched the dress for the most part. Jana created straps that blended in seamlessly. Guests at my wedding said they couldn't tell the straps were bespoke. Everyone at Silhouette was friendly, professional, and easy to coordinate with. read more

Silhouette - Wedding dress alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They didn't have time to make the alterations I needed but pointed me in the direction of a tailor that could! Their customer service is great and they got back to me very quickly! I will be sure to go to them when I have more time. read more

Fantastic experience getting a Brides for a Cause sample wedding gown altered here! Jana was thorough and professional and very nice about letting me try on pieces of the jewelry they carry to find the look that was right for my gown. I appreciated that she provided an itemized list of all the alternations performed and how much each one cost. Great local business, and the shop is near some very cute stores and restaurants if you need to eat lunch, buy a last-minute gift, or to rent a board game after your fitting (truth: I did all three). read more

Jana took in my roomy Brides for a Cause dress and made it fit like a dream! She made straps for the dress out of lace I found from Mill's End. They look absolutely seamless with the material of the dress. She was professional, charming, and thoughtful to boot. Silhouette carries bridal jewelry and accessories as well, and I was able to find the perfect pair of earrings. Thank you so much! read more

Had the most bizarre interaction with this business. I booked my first appointment online, which was labeled only as "first alteration fitting", and I assumed to be a consultation. There was a $20 fee to hold the appointment, which isn't typical for other bridal alteration places I've booked with, but I figured, why not? The instructions online did ask to me to email a picture of my dress and an idea of what I wanted done, so I did. I heard back from Julia within two days confirming my appointment. She also asked about setting up my second appointment and pickup to which I thought..hmm...is this a bait and switch? But I also thought that she might just be super organized, and given the shop's 6 hours notification requirement for cancellations, I thought she might just be planning ahead in case we do work together. I confirm my second and third appointment times and think I'm all set. Up until this point, I hadn't been given an estimate of how much the work would cost, or any indication that I had committed to working with Julia on my dress. I had merely made an online appointment. I show up at my appointment time and am given no instructions as to what's expected; I'm just told to change into my dress. I do, and Julia gets to pinning my dress and talking through what will be done. She takes an hour to pin my dress. Seems like quite a bit for a consult, but then again, I've never had a wedding dress altered before, so what do I know? I don't have a quote yet; we're just working through options and I'm thinking this woman is very meticulous in her work and I appreciate her. Cut to the end of the appointment- she takes my dress and works up the cost- $590. My dress is lace, but otherwise fairly simple- just two layers with some tucking here and there; one small addition. I mention that I'm still working through consults, and would it work with her timeline if I get back to her early next week? At that point it becomes apparent we're not on the same page. Julia gets super offended, and says that she'll then just charge me $50 for the consult. I feel bad for the misunderstanding, but hold my ground as I had agreed to pay $20. It's the businesses' responsibility to properly communicate their policies to me. It's not mine to infer them. We settle on $25. She goes on some guilt trip about her hoping I like my next tailor, having to go pump milk, and feeling disrespected. Well, I felt cheated and had also just wasted paid time off, but I didn't voice this because I don't expect other people to carry my emotions. My recommendations to this business would be to be more clear about the policies on their site and in their appointment confirmations, be more upfront with their costs, and check their attitude. read more

These gals did a great job altering my wedding gown. Always ready for me at the time of my appointments, and had my dress ready with plenty of time before the wedding. I highly recommend! And I bought my veil here too. Fair pricing, professional service, and high quality workmanship. read more

Silhouette - Thank you for the excellent alterations! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had such an amazing experience with Silhouette. I got my wedding dress altered and it fits like a glove. So thankful I found such an amazing place with such an amazing team! They made it so easy! read more

Julia altered my wedding dress and it turned out great! I loved that I could set up the appointment online, and Julia was quick to reply to give me an estimate by email after I showed her a picture of my dress and what I knew already to be wrong with the fit. My dress only took one round of alterations, and the total was only $175. I have heard of much pricer alteration bills, but I know my wedding dress wasn't super involved in terms of wedding dresses. Julia even made a great suggestion for altering my hem, and I loved the result. I wouldn't have thought to do it the way she did. read more

My favorite sweater got a hole in one of the elbows, which I put off fixing until it was quite a doozy. I stopped in to ask what my options were, as I've literally never had anything repaired or tailored before so I wasn't sure if the hole could still be darned or if more drastic measures had to be taken. The women who I spoke with were super nice and reassuring. I would have left my garment there during that visit, but it turned out that my initial thought (elbow patches would have to be added) was correct, so I opted to bring it back after finding a patch fabric that I liked. When I returned to drop off my sweater, I again received super nice service. The entire total, for the patches and darning a different hole, was a whopping $25. (I have no idea what industry standards are for these services, but as a pretty frugal person I felt it was very reasonable.) After my first two interactions, and learning that minor alterations were actually very affordable, I was so excited to do business here that I started thinking of all the other clothing items I could bring in. I was ready to become one of those people who has a tailor. I picked up my item today, and the elbow patches look pretty good - although they are cut a bit unevenly in some places. Not sure that this is super noticeable at a casual glance, so I really don't mind. However, what I did notice is that my previously soft, smooth knit was pilling - making it look more worn than it had when I brought in to be fixed! That, coupled with the not-my-laundry-detergent-smell told me that it had been washed while in the possession of Silhouette. I have no idea if this is a standard practice (I got the opposite impression, which is why I brought it in laundered) but I REALLY wish that it would have been communicated to me when I dropped my item off. I do not have the luxury of buying new clothing ever, and rarely get to buy new-to-me clothing, so I am very meticulous about how I wash my clothing - in order to prevent exactly this sort of thing from happening and extending the life of my clothing as long as possible. I also seriously wonder why an alterations shop can't wash clothing without damaging it, especially considering one of the shop girls was literally discussing best washing practices with another customer in the shop when I came to pick up my item. I also noticed what appeared to be several fresh droplets of ink (they smeared when touched). Fortunately, I don't imagine they will leave noticeable stains on this particular fabric, but how careless do you have to be to get ink (or whatever it is) on clothing that you've been paid to mend? Yikes. I really wanted to LOVE this tailor but right now I'm just feeling validated in my general wariness of letting other people handle my clothing. read more

So happy to have found Silhouette! I moved here about 6 months ago and had a tailor I loved, trusted and had a great relationship with. Silhouette was right down the street, and while initially I thought they only did bridal alterations, I was happy to find out they could alter other garments as well. I'm petite and find most off-the-rack clothing to be too long in the arms and legs, and everything falls off my shoulders, so having a great fit is important to avoid looking like a schlumpy potato sack. I liked that you can make an appointment where you have devoted time with one of the seamstresses to get fitted. All of my clothing was altered within a reasonable time and was done beautifully. I highly recommend this shop and would also say the vibe inside is lovely! read more

I am grateful to have found Silhouette. For the past four years since we have been customers, the whole crew has always been kind, accommodating, and punctual. I have had suits, jeans, shorts, and shirts altered, and I am always more than satisfied with the time they set aside in appointments, the attention to details, and the quality of their work. Thank you, Silhouette. read more

My wedding dress turned out so fantastic! I cannot be happier with the help I got to make sure it fit like a glove. I also ended up buying some earrings here that just rounded out the whole outfit to make me feel like a queen on my wedding day. Check them out, it's worth it! read more

Silhouette - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I came in because it seemed it was always after hours that I was walking past this shop. Usually after a few drinks late at night and I am just taking my time walking home and peering through windows like the creep that I am. This store has the cutest jewelery! And when I went it I found even more cute things! The downside is that I felt most of the sizes and styles in clothes were meant for petite women. So this definitely will be known to me as "that cute jewelry store". read more

I've had a few items altered here and each time I've been impressed with the patience & kindness of the staff. The work has been top notch and they work fast. Very impressed. read more

I brought in a delicate, full length sequined dress that needed to be altered for an important upcoming event. I worked with Jana. She was great! Very friendly and efficient. I'd never had anything professionally altered before, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but their website provides a lot of helpful information (for example, bring the shoes and undergarments that you'll be wearing with the dress!). I felt a little self-conscious about being plus size and having to get measured by professionals, but it was totally no big deal and it was all so easy and quick. I'm pretty sure they've worked with all kinds of bodies; it's what they do. She had me try on the dress and she did some pinning to shorten the hem and bring in the waist. She ended up having my garment ready a week before the deadline! It looks and feels great. I am totally happy. Plus size ladies, don't be scared! Do yourself a favor and get something tailored/altered! It makes a huge difference. I feel so beautiful- and fantastically curvy- in my perfect fitting dress!!!! read more

Needed some jeans hemmed and these ladies did a great job super fast! Received them back within a few days and was happy with the whole experience- would def return with other items. Highly recommended. read more

I had a consultation here but did not have alterations done. This review is for professionalism and consultation not quality of work done. I scheduled an appointment for a bridal consultation to have a dress altered. I appreciated the online booking system. Upon arriving to the very cozy space 1-2 minutes before my appt start time, I was not greeted (though Julia was 4 feet from me with another customer and could have easily taken 30 sec to say hello, I'll be with you asap). A few minutes another woman took my dress and told me to wait. 15 min after my appt start time I was told to get into my dress and Julia took me to the mirror. She still did not introduce herself which I felt like was unprofessional and awkward. She pinned my dress and said she would take it in at the back seam as the side beading would not line up if she did it there. While she pinned my dress she complained that the last bride had not come back to pay her and smirked she wouldn't alter the dress if she didn't pay (fair complaint- but shouldn't be said in front of other customers!). I was then told to redress and went to the counter with her where she didn't speak to me until she had a quote and alteration plan worked up: $550. The cost of the dress consultation was $25 for about 10 minutes of attention in the dress and 5 minutes after for a quote. I later had another consultation elsewhere (which was free!). They recommended that the side seams be taken in instead since the back was a "designer back" meaning it has specific beading patterns and though the sides would be potentially harder to take in and may not line up perfectly it would be a better fix and leave the dress more true to style. I agree with her, though she gave me the option to do either. I was quoted $350 for the same work (hem, fixing beading, and altering size). My main concern with Julia was her lack of professionalism and friendliness. Other considerations were cost of alterations, cost of consult, and I also wonder if she wanted to do the back of the dress instead of the sides because it was easier, not that it would be the best alteration. If it was friendlier, and more cost competitive I might have chosen to have alterations here. The other woman working seemed very nice, competent and personable (she's the one that first acknowledged me and took my dress). I'm not sure of here name. I saw her interacting with another customer. read more

Just amazing every step the of the way for my wedding dress fitting! Couldn't recommend Julia enough!!

I've been looking for a quality taylor close to my neighborhood for some time. I stumbled upon Silhouette in some searches and figured I'd give them a try. I have an old police coat that is a personal favorite winter and riding coat but the old metal zipper finally died. This is a pretty epic job to tackle for any refined shop being such an industrial type sew job. They went for it and first attempt wasn't quite perfect so they let me use the jacket until their new industrial sewing machine arrived and then redid the work for free. Now they are a fully equipped shop for both detailed amazing fabric work as well as heavy duty gear! The pant I wear and need tailored regularly are waxed canvas so I'm going to take them there. I hope this is the beginning of a long fruitful relationship. Their prices are not cheap but they do quality work for a fair fee, support local business! read more

I knew that Silhouette worked on beautiful dresses, but I never thought they did alterations for regular clothes. I brought in several items (pants that needed hemming, jackets needing zippers, etc) and they did the most amazing job! These ladies really know what they are doing. Don't hesitate to bring all your alterations to them. read more

I found Silhouette on YELP last year when looking for a seamstress for my wedding dress, and I've been going to her ever since. I am super happy that I got in touch with Julia; she does a fantastic job and is really candid and appropriate when asked her opinion about a design. I not only had my wedding dress touched up, but I had multiple sari blouses altered for my fusion wedding. My future in-laws gave me MANY sari blouses within a month of the wedding, I didn't know which ones I was going to wear, and unfortunately none of them fit quite right. Despite the crunch for time, Julia was able to fit me into her schedule and help me out. And ALL the blouses fit like a glove! Since the wedding, I've stopped back at Silhouette to have multiple items of clothing altered to my size. Dresses, skirts, dress pants, you name it. I look forward to maintaining a close working relationship with Silhouette so that I can keep my current wardrobe working for me! read more

I am no stranger to the wedding business, and the hustle and bustle of wedding tasks, so when I met Julia in the spring of this year to hem my wedding dress, I anticipated a fast and impersonal visit. Upon arrival, Julia was all smiles! I was so impressed by her skill, attention to detail, creativity, and resourcefulness. She knelt by my side and pinned my dress with precision! She fussed over the bust fit, really investing in my vision of my dress. My dress covered in small beading, she tailored to absolutely perfection. And she kept every small bead that she removed from the material she hemmed away from the dress and put them in a small bag for me to keep! I have raved about using her for wedding attire to tailoring favorite jeans. Thank you so much! read more

My dogs bit and ripped my beloved vintage coat tearing a hole in the bottom of the patch pocket. I cried over this. Then I got online and found silhouette. Over the Christmas week it took less than a week to repair. The price was reasonable considering the excellent work. As my daughter said when she saw it- it looks like magic. They repaired it very,very well. I couldn't be more pleased. Now I am gathering things in my closet to alter! read more

I drove passed their storefront on NE Fremont and decided to take a few dresses and a skirt there that were in desperate need of alterations. The ladies that work there are super nice and knowledgeable about their craft. The alterations were perfect and I will definitely be returning! read more

I took a casual dress in for some alterations and it turned out beautifully. It was ready the date they promised and I felt like the pinning/fitting of the dress was very thorough. Highly recommend. read more

I brought my wedding dress in to Julia for alterations and she did a BEAUTIFUL job with it. The original design was gorgeous, but the billowing hippie sleeves weren't really my style. She helped re-shape the sleeves and made my dress perfect for me and my style. Considering that my wedding dress was the most expensive/intricate piece of clothing I'll ever own and she did a great job with it, I will definitely be bringing my other everyday clothing to her for alterations as well. read more

Amazing tailors/seamstresses! They took a torn wedding dress with lots of potential and revamped it entirely!

I had some alterations done on my wedding dress, and they did a beautiful job. They had it done right when they said it would be, and were great to work with. She also sewed some bra cups into my dress, which were perfect. I would recommend anyone to get a wedding dress or anything else altered here. It's a little far from me but well worth the commute. read more

I brought a new suit here that needed multiple alterations (pants hemmed, sleeves shortened, jacket taken in underneath the bust). It was a lot of work, but they got it done in a week, and for a reasonable price! They did such a great job and were so friendly, and my suit fit so well that when I wore it to an interview in Washington DC, I not only fit in, but was one of the best-dressed in the room. If you're looking for a skillful, stress-free alterations experience, make sure you go to Silhouette! read more

I was referred to Silhouette by The English Department for wedding dress tailoring. Julia was excellent from the moment I made my appointment through the whole process! I'm very happy with my newly tailored wedding dress, and can't wait to wear it next weekend. She is a fabulously powerful one woman show, and all the hats I have are off to her in the way she does her fine craft. read more

Cloth and Canvas moved in to the space formerly occupied by Rosabode. Owner Julia Garey makes the majority of the clothes in the shop, and while she caters to women of all sizes, if you're petite, this is the place for you! Garey's designs are simple, beautifully made, fun, and just enough fashion-forward to have people swooning and asking, "WHERE did you get that?" Garey herself is bubbly, helpful, honest, and she works hard, making many of the clothes right there on site. If one of her creations needs to be taken in a bit, shortened a tad, or adjusted at all, she'll do the alterations, too, and has them ready in a few days. In fact, she told me she's thinking of offering tailoring services for all women's clothes -- a service that's badly needed in this part of town. The only issue you may have with the clothes is the price --- but remember: these are unique, handmade designs. And check out the sale rack: I got a dress for $20, and it's perfect for spring! read more

I would highly recommend Julie for wedding dress alterations and intend on using her again in the future! I purchased a sample dress and it was about 4-5 sizes too large. We had two fitting appointments where she took in the dress, hemmed (including the train), added buttons and a beaded belt (purchased elsewhere). It was beautiful and fit perfectly! Thank you, Julie! read more

I used their shop based on local clothing store recommendations and wasn't disappointed with my first order. Very pleasant shop, and the person took the time to fully understand what I wanted. Very pleased! Now I will be picking up two more items, much more complicated so will be adding to this post for those items, but I am confident I will be pleased! read more

I came in to Julia (the owner) to have my wedding dress altered, and I am so happy I did! The fabric was complicated, I was a basket case, and I was on a crazy wedding diet so my body was never the same from one fitting to the next. In short, it was not an easy process! But the end result was a dress that fit so incredibly beautifully and perfectly I never wanted to take it off. We made some changes to the original style and it often felt like Julia and I were working on a fun project together. So I not only ended up with a flawless wedding dress, but it was actually enjoyable getting to that point! I absolutely recommend Julia's services. read more

Julia is incredible!! I took her my wedding dress, which was slightly used and slightly too big, and she did such an amazing job! My wedding dress was about 3 inches too long, and SO difficult to hem AND it was scalloped to make it even harder to hem. She literally cut my wedding dress with the EXACT same scalloped design to fit my height and then reattached that lace to the dress. So complicated, but I am so happy I chose someone who knew what they were doing! I could not even tell she had hemmed it at all! She fixed so many aspects of my dress: deeper sweetheart cut, fixed my zipper, replaced lost buttons, fixed the tulle that had ripped, and more! If you're looking for someone with incredible talent, experience and does a flawless job then you've come to the right tailoring company! Thank you for making my wedding dress BEAUTIFUL! read more

The Silhouette staff were lifesavers in preparing for my daughter Becky's wedding. We easily booked appointments for the three of us with Lindsey and Hannah, enjoyed great service with prompt and professional alterations of our bridal attire, with such attention to detail and kindness. Prices were reasonable and all right here in our neighborhood! Silhouette is a gem! read more

Julia altered my wedding dress and was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was very honest and straightforward throughout the whole process and gave real feedback. With past seamstresses they've said what they think I want to hear. Julia gives the truth--I know when Julia says it looks great it really does. I will definitely be going back to her for any alterations I need in the future and would suggest silhouette to anyone! read more