I found this place by accident I had a dress emergency. Where I needed to wear a dress and the only issue is the back. I brought it over and she was able to save it! Make it flexible and not something I would trip. For the value of saving it and not getting a whole new one I think it's perfect. She's also super nice and understanding since it's a complicated situation got it done in a week. Service requested * making a custom dress fit. Price 200$ read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about this dressmaker. Don't search come here. Susan and Jenny truly brought my vision to life in the most beautiful way. I came in with my own fabric and just an image of what I wanted for both the shirt and dress for our wedding and they turned it into something even better than I imagined. The entire process took about 6 weeks, and throughout that time Jenny and Susan were incredible. They guided me every step of the way, kept me updated, and were always responsive via text, which made everything feel so easy and stress-free. Very flexible for when I can come in too.I drove 90 minutes for fittings on two separate Saturdays, and it was absolutely worth it. By the third fitting, everything was perfect, I took it home and couldn't have been happier with the final result. Their attention to detail, patience, and dedication to getting everything just right really shows. If you're looking for someone who can take your idea and turn it into something stunning, this is the place. Highly, highly recommend! Fabric plus work was $2000 compared to god knows how much for something I probably would just accept. This is true art and Jenny Susan I hope you're here for years to come. read more

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This seamstress does excellent work. I brought my evening gown for a special event that had a full pleated skirt and loose in my shoulders. Not only was it fitted perfectly, but they even pressed the pleats. It completed on time! I highly recommend this business. read more

Once I realized I needed alterations on my wedding dress, I knew to come here. Full disclosure, my mom used to work here decades ago before the current owner took over. However, I knew that the quality of work at the shop stayed the same. You can tell when the store is a local, high-quality institution if it's been around for so long! I brought my wedding dress in to get hemmed since it was a few inches too long in the front. Jenny saw right away what needed to be done and also helped me add in a bra insert to help my girls POP. She also saw that some of the lace needed to be tucked in to reduce the fabric from sticking out awkwardly by my arms. After the first fitting, Jenny saw there were still some more adjustments needed. I am appreciative of her expertise and her good eye for catching the small details that made a huge difference! I forgot to take pictures beforehand, but hopefully the after photo will convince you! read more

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I'm back again! I also altered my bridesmaids dress for my sister's wedding a year later. The dress was a size too big, but Smart Dressing & Alterations was able to tailor my dress within my budget. My dress came out beautifully and I got so many compliments. I will definitely wear this dress again! read more

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This place fat shamed me I never in my life have felt so disrespected. I came here 2 years ago and came back to have another dress altered. She embarrassed me saying i need to lose another 5 pounds to fit in my dress that was on me. Even after I said it fit me comfortably she continued to embarrass me by laughing and suggesting I lose weight in front of both female and male customers. I am sitting in my car shaking I cannot believe that happened to me. I will make sure to post this on all social media and tell everyone that I know. read more

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I was actually recommended this tailor/alterations spot by 2 coworkers at work when looking for a wedding dress alterations place (which made me so happy because I originally was going to inquire here because of all the yelp reviews!). I called Jenny to make an appt, she was great, super friendly, professional, and offered insight to what would look best/work best. She definitely has years of experience & expertise. I can't post pictures of my dress yet (it's not done), but I also brought in a jumpsuit I got for my reception - Jenny made recommendations and really tailored it to fit me like a glove! I attached pictures of the before and after. Her prices are very reasonable for her work, I really do appreciate her care and attention to detail. read more

Smart Dressmaking & Alterations - After - she added cups, adjusted the straps, hemmed it, and just made it fit so much better than I could imagine! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Torrance, California

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Customer service, my husband went to pick my garments, he had to wait while person was on a personal call. My clothing was returned not hung correctly nor in plastics. For the price I paid for just a overlock hem was insane. read more

This woman and her skills are amazing. I reached out again because I know that she saved the day from the last time I needed her help with my wedding dress. I went in for a fitting on a Monday and my dress was ready the following week, my dress fit perfectly; she is phenomenal. A little history, the company that I bought the dress from only had a 2XL. Although I have put on a little bit of weight since my wedding, I am still a size medium/large more so on the medium, I was swimming in the dress. But she always makes it work. I will always go to her because she is reasonably priced for the magic that she does and most importantly, she does excellent work. I highly recommend. read more

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I brought my wedding dress to Jenni when I read about her tailoring services and her amazing work. From the start I wasn't disappointed. She was kind, patient and really knew her stuff when it came to wedding dresses. She helped me understand what was the best route for my alterations and ended up replacing a zipper when it got stuck. The dress looked amazing on my wedding day and I'm so happy with her services. Can't recommend her enough. read more

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Thank you Jenny for making my wedding dress everything I could have ever imagined and more. I originally purchased my wedding dress, loving everything but the deep V-cut in the front. Jenny came up with the perfect solution and made it look seamless. I also needed the front to be hemmed, as it was too long. The length was perfect, as I did not have to worry about tripping over my dress throughout the day. The bustle was made beautifully. I was worried that it might fall out throughout the night because my dress was pretty heavy, but it stayed all night long. Thank you again Jenny for making me feel comfortable and beautiful on my special day! read more

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JENNY is amazing. I went in not knowing what should be done to my dress but JENNY knew exactly where to fix all the little details on my wedding dress. I loved the fact that she had a timeline for me to continue to come back to ensure that my dress looked right. I was actually recommended this place from my friend from high school and I so glad it was really the only place I went to. The bustle stayed on all night and was strong. Everyone loved how it looked. If you need your wedding dress altered. Don't look any further! read more

After 35 years of business and numerous referrals I've given friends and family, I am done doing business with Jenny. I am not the customer that went for light alterations....I have given her thousands and thousands of dollars. The seamstresses have made from scratch countless gowns, dresses, jackets & bridal for me. My last experience, I was quoted $220 from Miss Annie, who has made dresses from me since 1990, long before Jenny took over business. When I went to pick up, she told me the price was $280. She inflated $40. I showed her a pic of sketch, and price and $100 cash I gave Annie when I dropped off, she insisted I pay her $280 which was more than initial handwritten quote. I refused to pay her jacked up new price. That was the end of our business relationship. Through the years, I put up with her inconsistent, price gauging prices because they get dresses done quick and well. This was the straw that broke the camels back. She even charged my DIL twice to make her veil because they didn't follow instructions and we were in a time crunch. Jenny, you are the loser. I have another HONEST seamstress now. Bye Felicia. NEGATIVE ---- 5 stars read more

Absolutely horrendous experience. The staff here is beyond unprofessional--outright insulting customers while taking measurements for alterations. The woman running this place has zero regard for customer service or new clientele, probably because she survives on repeat customers who have no other choice. It's clear she doesn't care about earning new business, and honestly, she doesn't deserve to have any. Do yourself a favor and take your money elsewhere--this place is a complete disgrace. read more

I would not recommend for a wedding dress. My dress needed to be taken in...but instead of taking it in from the side or the back, she cut it down the front and center of the corset... so I picked up my brand new white dress with a new seam right in the center of my chest on the dress?! There is some draping and though the new seam was small, it was the wrong alteration for an expensive wedding dress. The sides of the draping also weren't stitched down symmetrical and were uneven - despite me being meticulous and sending photos of what it should look like. Owner also had attitude when I pointed these out or wanted adjustments. I don't know if she has a new seamstress who did the poor job but I was pretty heartbroken with the end result. I'm having to pay another seamstress to "fix it" with the extra material we removed from the bottom. She did give us a partial refund, but for the money I paid, I don't think the exchange was fair - especially now that I'm paying someone else to fix it. She may be good for small little adjustments but I felt the need to warn other brides about my experience. Bustle on the dress and over skirt looked good - so I'll give a star for that. read more

Jenny's the best! This is the second time she altered a suit for my son, and once again, she did an amazing job. He needed it for an international performance, and she made sure everything fit perfectly. She's super caring, pays close attention to detail, and always makes sure the work fits our budget. She really goes the extra mile to make sure everything looks and feels right. We're so lucky to have found her! Can't recommend her enough!!! read more

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I want to give this place 5 stars, I really do. They work very hard on wedding dresses and listens to every concern. Usually there's multiple fittings to ensure the dress is perfect. I was hoping after coming into the store the third time the dress would be perfect, but it wasn't. There was a strange fold on my shoulder area which bothered me a lot. For the high amount of money I paid, I was hoping the tailor would be attentive and fix that before I came in. She suggested a third fitting to fix it which I declined as I was moving out of state and had no time to go back. The woman working here is super nice and sweet but I was just a little disappointed the dress wasn't perfect by the time I needed it by. On the bright side, she did very well making the dress fit like a glove. She added her own cups to my dress which was a game changer. Overall, make sure you fix your dress waaay in advance so you have enough time to keep coming back to fix it. read more

Jenny at Smart Dressmaking is the absolute best at what she does! I had a dream dress to wear to my 60th birthday in Paris. It needed many alterations and had been turned away by others. Without hesitation Jenny immediately knew how to fix it. I was thrilled to know my dress was in the hands of an absolute expert! She did not disappoint! My dress was absolutely beautiful! The alterations were expertly done and undetectable! My dress is ready to dance on the Eiffel Tower and I owe it all to Jenny and her beautiful talent! I am forever grateful! read more

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I brought my dress here to be fitted, get the tulle from the skirt removed, bra padding added, and get a slit cut on the skirt. The quality of work was amazing! My dress now fits like a glove, I highly recommend you bring your dress here. The price for everything I had done to the dress I think was reasonable and a lot better than the store where I bought my dress. I had three fittings to make sure everything was correct and I couldn't be happier with the service. read more

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Jenny is an absolute saint!! After a terrible first fitting at my bridal salon, where I left in tears, I rushed over to Jenny and she made my dreams come true. She kept the integrity of the dress while tailoring it to fit me like a glove. The hem of my dress is very specific and has lace, the first tailor said they would have to cut it all off which would totally ruin the design. Jenny and her team carefully shortened and recreated the hem to the point where I didn't even know it had already been altered!! My dress was tailored exceptionally and it's all thanks to Jenny. Two of my best friends also had their wedding dresses tailored here from my recommendation as well as my mothers dress and grandmothers dress for my wedding. Highly highly recommend this shop. read more

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I needed to get my bridesmaid dress hemmed and taken it in a little bit, and of course, I waited until the last minute! I was super nervous about finding a reliable place, but I was so happy I chose this location. My coworker recommended it and I will definitely be back if I need anything else altered. read more

My older sister recommended Smart Dressmaking & Alterations for my wedding dress and Jenny did not disappoint. She and the staff did an outstanding job with my wedding dress. She created a bustle, put cups in, and shortened the straps and length, all for a reasonable price! The bustle was absolutely perfect and I could not have imagined it any other way. Jenny was able to complete my dress alterations in a timely manner and was very easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. My mother also got her mother-of-the-bride dress altered here and she was able to alter a size 6 dress to a size 4. And it fit perfectly on her! My wedding was only a couple of weeks ago but I already have brought one bridesmaid dress and another dress here! So happy with the service and results! read more

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This is my go-to place for any alternation, whether it be a dress for a wedding or jeans. They are always accommodating and fast! Staff is friendly and reasonably priced. Thank you! read more

Jenny and her team did an INCREDIBLE job with my dress. My bodice was somehow several sizes too big after I ordered it, but she worked her magic on it, and by the time she was done, it looked as though it had been customized for me. I also had a cape, and Jenny was very attentive about how I wanted it to lay on my shoulders. I can't say enough wonderful things about this woman -- I never worried once about how the dress was going to look, and she really treats each customer with such respect and care and makes sure the garment is tailored to her client's needs. She's kind, sweet, and immensely talented. I highly recommend all brides hire Jenny to take care of them. She is worth every penny. Thank you! read more

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This review has been a long time coming. Jenny helped alter my dress for my elopement in Santa Barbara back in March. I had just celebrated my wedding reception party this past weekend with friends and family. I was able to wear my dress twice! I bought this dress on reformation and absolutely loved it, I didn't realize how difficult of a dress it would be to alter because of how delicate the fabric was, but Jenny took her time and altered the dress multiple times to fit my liking and needs. I wanted to share some photos of what the dress looked like online, on my actual wedding day, and at my party. she was able to add a bustle and beautiful little buttons on the back of my dress so that the train wouldn't drag so much on the ground. I absolutely loved the look! Just to recap all the alterations Jenny was able to magically complete for me: Added bra cups, added buttons for my bustle, shortened the straps and brought in the seams on the side. It fit my body perfectly. Oh! And hemmed the dress since it was way too long in the front. Thank you again to you and your team for spending so much detailed work on this gown. I loved my dress SO much! I also bought the veil on Amazon and she was able to cut it to the length I wanted. read more

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So happy I found this place. I only had a few days to get my wedding dress altered and they make it happen. I'm so happy with how the dress turned out. read more

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I've been going to them for a couple years now. They have always been decent in hemming my pants and dresses. I've always known their prices were on the higher side but I continued to go back because they are quick with the alterations. But this last time they messed up on my skirt. I asked them to hem it straight across neatly. When I got my skirt back it was in some sort of frills/curly design. (See photo). I expressed my frustration to the owner. But her resolution was a small discount when I shouldn't have been charged at all. I've spent so much money at this place and paid full price for everything. Sadly we will not return again as all they care about is making money and not truly satisfying their loyal customers. read more

Smart Dressmaking & Alterations - Messed up on my skirt... - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Torrance, California

So expensive. I dropped my dress off and paid $89 for the hem to be raised half an inch and the back straps to be removed. They didn't notify me when to collect it like they said and when I arrived to collect they couldn't find my dress. I had to go looking around their store to find it and when I did they said they needed to charge me more money for the straps to be removed, they hadn't charged me enough. The dress was so creased- I asked if they would steam it and they said it would be even more money. So disappointing. read more

I had a very specific vision for my engagement photoshoot dress. I wanted something with a long train, form fitting and in burgundy. I couldn't find a dress that I could just buy and so I came in to smart dressmaking to see if they could make this dress happen. Boy, did they deliver! THEY MADE MY DRESS DREAMS COME TRUE! Thank you, Jenny and her amazing team at Smart Dressmaking for your incredible work! Jenny was very communicative right from the get go and throughout the entire process. We communicated over text to start. I showed her the dress that I wanted and she quoted me a price to think over. She was very kind and never made me feel pressured. A word of caution, however: a custom gown is not cheap. Think anywhere from $700-1000 depending on the style. It took around 6-8 weeks to make. I also had to buy my own material. Jenny will tell you how much fabric you need. I went to LA fashion district. At the intersection of Maple and 9th street, there are many stores with reasonable priced fabric ($4-16/ per yard depending on the type of fabric you want). I went to smart dressmaking with my fabric and ironed out the design with Jenny. We scheduled around 4-5 fittings to make sure that everything was exactly how I wanted. They were so patient with me and getting the vision that I wanted for the dress. I ended up wanting to make my train even longer. The price of course increased but Jenny told me that before I made my decision and bought additional fabric. Bottom line: Be clear about what you want and Jenny will be clear about the cost and whether it's worth it. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with Smart Dressmaking, Jenny and her team! I definitely recommend her for all your custom dress needs! read more

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We had to make so many alterations to my wedding dress, and Smart Dress was amazing!! Everything turned out beautiful, and we trusted them with everything. They also turned my mom's 1990 wedding dress into a mini dress I wore for my rehearsal dinner-it turned out so beautiful! Exceptional talent and great to work with read more

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My wedding dress arrived one month before my wedding day (10/14/23). I was turned down by two alteration shops due to the amount of work that needed to be done within a short time frame. A bride's worst nightmare. I was seriously in tears that day. However, when I entered this third shop, Jenny listened, comforted me, and accepted my dress with open arms knowing it was going to be a challenge. Third time's a charm..it's so true!! Jenny and her team were able to alter my dress within two weeks and scheduled fittings along the way. I loved it that I was able to see the progress. The seamstress added a bustle, hemmed the front (removed and added the lacing details back), sewed in the sides and sleeves, and sewed closed the lower back part of the corset since it was super low and looked weird. All that was done nicely and professionally and still kept the beauty of my original dress. Everyone loved it. I received lots of compliments. Til this day, I'm still in "aww" with my beautiful wedding dress and can't stop thinking about it. Thank you so much Jenny for making sure my dress was ready on time and fitted me perfectly on my wedding day. All your help and your team's hard work meant so much to me. It is hard to find someone who is very passionate and cares so much about each customer. I highly recommend this shop! read more

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Im not one to normally write a review but my experience with these wonderful people was amazing. Jenny did an exceptional job altering my sister's wedding dress, my matron of honor dress, and my daughter's flower girl dress. Each piece was tailored to perfection, and Jenny's attention to detail and dedication truly stood out. The entire process was smooth and enjoyable, and the results exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Jenny, for making these special dresses look and fit flawlessly. Your expertise and care made all the difference on our big day! read more

This review is way overdue. This place saved my wedding dress! Omg I was so impressed with the owners magical alteration skills. I had a 1970s vintage dress with very delicate material and she worked her magic. She fixed it to perfection! The dress fit so well and it made my big day so special and less stressful. This place is a must for alterations! read more

I live less than 5 minutes away from smart dressmaking so I decided to give it a try based off the glowing reviews. I purchased my wedding dress in Baton Rouge (my parents live there) and brought my dress here for alterations. Unfortunately I was incorrectly sized and my dress was huuuge (probably at least 3 sizes too big). I was super worried about alterations but everything turned out perfect!!! She was super meticulous and basically had to redo my entire dress D: She was able to make adjustments and finish everything in 3 different fittings and in less than a 2-month span. My husband and I did a destination wedding in Mexico and I am SO happy with how everything turned out! Thank you so, so much!!!! read more

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Will be taking all of my alterations here! She is so helpful and made my wedding dress fittings stress-free. Her attention to detail was comforting and her team works very efficiently. Couldn't be more pleased with how well she made my dress fit. read more

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Jenny is amazing! I find this place now my go to place for alterations. The owner is very caring, personable, and kind, while also humorous and fun to be around as you get to know each other better. I was recommended here by a friend due to lower prices. However, I found something better! I really enjoy the relationship and care that Jenny offers. For my wedding, she was able to alter a size 10 wedding dress to a size 0 within a short amount of time. The alterations were flawless. The design of the dress and its look stayed. She kept the important pieces important, such as the sleeves of the dress and the front. My parents and some bridesmaids also altered their clothes here. My family has been altering our clothes here since. I really trust Jenny, and her communication is clear. She will tell you her professional input and honest opinions. She cares more about the relationship than the business, while both are important. I respect and value that about her. Give it a shot, and I hope you also become a long term customer! read more

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If I could give more stars, I would! Jenny and her team are hands down miracle workers. I picked up my wedding dress in February for my April wedding and it was about 2-3 sizes too big (even tho the store measured me...). Jenny fixed the sizing, hemmed it perfectly with the intricate lace, added a bustle, added spaghetti straps, created and added removable off the shoulder straps, and added cups. She was so nice about all the changes I needed/wanted and communicated when I should come in for each fitting and what she was doing with the dress. She was even able to bring in the waist less than a week before the wedding and steamed my dress and veil. She also made me a mask since we didn't know what the restrictions would be like. My now husband picked up his suit Monday from the store before our Friday wedding and it was WAY too big. He was so defeated so I messaged Jenny late at night and she said to come in and we'll figure it out. She not only fixed the previous tailors mistakes but made my husband feel so confident and basically created a custom suit for him in less than 2 days! I can't thank her and her team enough for everything and for making our wedding outfits a dream come true. I found her through one of my bridesmaids and we drove up from Irvine each time to see her--she's THAT good! She also added cups to my bridesmaids dresses. read more

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I went to Jenny because of all these glowing reviews of her work on wedding dresses. I thought her prices were reasonable since she was the best I had been quoted at that point (this becomes more relevant later). I brought her both my ceremony and reception gown. She spent about 30 minutes taking a look at both dresses before writing up her list of suggested alterations on a scrap piece of paper. Although she did a great job hemming and bustling my reception gown, what she did to my ceremony gown was absolutely heartbreaking. My ceremony gown was purchased at a sample sale, so there was a lot of minor issues that eventually added up to my already overwhelming sense of anxiety. Jenny took a look at my gown and reassured me that she would make it beautiful again. She quoted me $750 on added buttons, redoing the loops to the buttons, replacing the hook & eye as well as the zipper, and hem. She didn't pin anything on the gown, so I just had to trust her word - she did a great job on my reception dress after all. Jenny asked me if I wanted to bustle my ceremony dress since the train was so long. I told her not to since that's why I got a reception gown. Her response was "okay, I'll hem it to 6 inches." She told me she would take half of the total cost at this point then the rest at the first or second fitting. When I came to the first fitting, my train was gone and I was in absolute shock. I asked her what happened to my train and Jenny told me that she cut the train to be only 6 inches from the back of my heel. I acknowledge that I had signed that scrap piece of paper as my approval of her alterations, but Jenny did not show me exactly what she meant. If I had known "hem to 6 inches" meant to hack off my train, then I wouldn't have agreed to it! I'm in shock which then turned into sadness that my gorgeous train was gone. Jenny tried to reassure me that she could reattach what was left of the train and make it look seamless. As an after thought, she explained that she had to cut the train so that she could use the lace appliques to patch up the tears in the back. I would have understood that explanation if she had said so at our first meeting, but she had made no mention of that. I shouldn't have but I still trusted her to fix this, so I paid her the other half of the total cost. I went to the second fitting about 3 weeks later where Jenny had reattached about 12 inches of the train - with a sloppy attempt of covering up the reattached seam with somewhat similar lace appliques. I was so upset that I just took my dress back as it was and asked for some sort of refund. Jenny looked me straight in the eye and asked if it was fair for her to take the blame for this mistake. I took the dress to another seamstress where we come to find that the zipper had not been replaced (it busted as soon as I tried it back on despite me not gaining or losing any weight), the buttons had not been replaced, the hemline was a hack job and would have been too short if Jenny had tidied it up, and the train was crooked which made it longer on one side. Jenny had told me she would send me a check with my refund once she evaluated how much work had been put into my gown. Two weeks go by since my second fitting with Jenny, I had to text her to ask about my refund. She sends me check for $200. I argued with Jenny for over a month about why she believes the "work" she had put into my gown was worth $550. Her only response before completely ignoring me was that I took my dress back before she could finish it. read more

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I went in to get some jeans hemmed, started over thinking about the length, then went back a few hours later to get them measured again. I felt so bad about inconveniencing them but the front lady was so kind about it, very attentive and didn't make me feel bad about having her remeasure the jeans AT ALL. Amazing service! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!! I have nothing but great things to say about this place. I have been coming to see Jenny and her amazing tailors Leo and Mona for years now. As soon as I knew I was getting married, I knew I wanted to get my wedding dress tailored by them. Their patience, attention to detail, and kindness overwhelmed me with joy. Every dress fitting we grew closer and closer, as my wedding dress was not an easy one to work with. They understood exactly what I had envisioned and made it come true. I would definitely considered my dress a high maintenance one... sorry Jenny haha. But I kid you not, I cannot thank them enough for making a dress that I was dreading to wear into the wedding dress of my dreams. To Jenny and her team, as if I didn't say it enough, thank you for your time, hustle, and dedication to make sure everything was perfect for my special day. Needless to say, I had a wonderful experience with them and if you need anything to be altered (not just a wedding dress) smart dressmaking & alterations is where you need to go. You won't regret it! I'll also attach my before and after photo so you can see for yourself. read more

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