Esmeralda is wonderful! I found her via a Facebook group and was not disappointed! I took a black tie gown to be taken in a bit and hemmed. She also made a recommendation for a bustle which was a great idea but I definitely had some sticker shock at the total price for everything. Her work is impeccable and so worth it! The only catch is parking is a nightmare if you're not within walking distance. read more

Esmeralda is very knowledgeable and friendly. She does great, consistent work for a reasonable price. I've never had any issues no matter how difficult the alteration is. I also like that you have to make an appointment for fittings and pick ups, takes out the guess work of what time is best to come by. read more

Esmeralda did an amazing job on my bridesmaid dress!! I felt so confident standing up in my best friend's wedding!! I reached out to her for a quote via Yelp and she was very responsive. I inquired about pricing and she provided it up front and I thought it was very reasonable. I scheduled my appointment soon thereafter! Tailoring by Esmeralda makes house visits so you don't even have to drive anywhere. It is nice because you can try on your clothing from the comfort of your own home. I really liked that! She was very professional and extremely respectful of our home. Also a very pleasant person to talk to!! I had my dress taken in on the sides, the straps shortened, and two layers hemmed. I was very pleased with her work!! Her turn around time was quick and before she left with my dress she provided me an estimate of when I would get it back. Philip dropped off my dress about a week and a half later, also another very pleasant person! You are able to pay online which is so convenient! Once my dress was dropped off I received my invoice via email and was able to pay with credit card. Esmeralda provided excellent customer service and even followed up with me to make sure I was a satisfied customer. I will definitely use Tailoring by Esmeralda for any of my future tailoring needs. I highly recommend her services! She was transparent, professional, and communicative. Overall excellent work!! Thank you!! read more

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Absolutely love Tailoring by Esmerelda! I've had three clothing items tailored on three separate occasions, and I've been thoroughly pleased with the result each time. The turnaround time is very reasonable, as is the pricing. I also love the fact that house calls are an option, but the studio is also very conveniently located and cute. Esmerelda has a client for life in me! read more

Look, sometimes you got to spend to look good. Could I have gotten my suits tailored for much cheaper? Yeah probably. Would it look as good? maybe, maybe not. But I got to say, the service is impeccable, the results are amazing, and hey fancy free hangers and garment bag! Honestly though, what's awesome is that Esmeralda will come to your place, get you pinned up properly, then drop off the freshly tailored clothing back at your home. She did a really great job, and my cheap ass Amazon suits look like they were custom made for me because they fit so well. Sure, I spent more on the tailoring that I did on the suits, but honestly, if good tailoring makes me look this expensive, then I'm all for it. Highly recommend because she did a fantastic job - My suits fit perfectly now, my suit jackets make me look so freaking sleek, which is a huge deal because usually I look like a potato. In short, thumbs up, would get tailored again. Thanks Esmeralda! read more

Esmeralda is so amazing! 1) great tailoring work 2) very reasonable pricing 3) great communication and responsiveness Currently they do pick ups and drop offs wherever you are, which is super convenient, but I know they are working on getting their brick & mortar open soon. The tailoring job I gave was not easy either - I needed a wrap, high-low dress shortened by 4 or 5 inches, and there was an additional piece of cloth around the hem. Additionally, there was a tear in the hem that I mentioned didn't need to be fixed, but she took the extra cloth and went above and beyond to fix it. It looks perfect! read more

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The entire process with Esmeralda was easy, efficient, and most of all, convenient! I was able to send my inquiry with photos through Yelp. From there, she explained in detail her solutions for what I was looking for. Because of her in depth response, I decided she was the right person for the job. Then I was prompted to book an appointment through her website for her to come to my home for a fitting. That was incredibly easy. When she came, I showed her the items I needed work on and she did a fitting. She was on time and had a mask on (COVID times!). I had her do this on our deck so it was safer than being indoors. Fast forward to receiving my items: everything fit perfectly and looked brand new. What a great experience with a tailor. I highly recommend her! read more

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It sounds as though this business is amazing, but in all honestly, I sent an inquiry for information and a quote via the website days ago and also through the contact number provided, I never heard back from this business. So, given the apparent lack of professionalism or customer service, I am left unimpressed. read more

I hired Tailoring by Esmeralda after reading some reviews online. I was really intrigued with the fact that it's a mobile service. They come to you which was new for me. All correspondence was done via her website and text which was super easy. She came to my home, did measurements, marked where things needed to be adjusted on the sleeves, and then went on her way 30 minutes later. Gave me a timeline of about 2 weeks to add functioning sleeves for four jackets. 2 weeks later she returned with the jackets and I got to try them on in the comfort of my home, check out the fit in the mirror, and then pay later via online invoice. Actually gave her a few more jackets to adjust the sleeve length after the initial four. They came out looking great as well. Hope to hire her again in the future if needed. read more

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Esmeralda has been tailoring clothes for my wife and I for years. She does excellent tailoring; she charges fair prices; and she's an all-around pleasure to work with. And she delivers! read more

Dress turned out great. Process was super simple, and they were able to deliver my dress at my house!

Esmeralda is simply the best!! The fact that she comes to your house makes the process ridiculously easy and super comfortable. I

Esmeralda did the alterations for my bridal gown and my wedding after party dress. She was so kind and respectful, and could not be a better tailor! My gown was pretty complicated in construction but she handled it so well. I had cups, hems, custom linings, and some boning work to do on the dresses. Her prices are reasonable, and her turn around times are quick. Can't recommend her enough for bridal alterations, and I know I'll take any more items I need tailored to her in the future! read more

Wow! I had the pleasure of meeting Esmeralda earlier this evening for a fitting. As covid has adjusted the body to expand, suits unfortunately had to expand as well. I recently accepted a new position which required more of a business professional attire, and had to purchase blazers for the first time. With the added weight gain, and general 'footballer / former workout-turned chunk' body shape I was nervous. I scrambled to Nordstrom to purchase blazers, but due to my arm size nothing fit. I stumbled upon DXL where I found a wonderful variety, but had to continually go up in size just to accommodate the size of biceps. This unfortunately caused an excess across the chest/stomach area of fabric. Esmeralda came through and was able to nip and tuck where needed! I cannot wait to see the finished results. Due to the COVID situation, she came prepared with a mask and I totally felt comfortable with her. Very professional demeanor and appearance. I look forward to the work being brought back, and definitely will return to her for additional fittings! She now has the number stored in my phone, and I will happily recommend all my clients to her! Amazing! Thank you. read more

YAS, BRIDES! Are you like me, never had anything professionally altered before, find the whole thing very intimidating, AND have horrible anxiety? This is the tailor for you. Can book & schedule entirely online Easily communicate via text and email Online estimates, invoicing, and payment Esmeralda comes TO YOU for fittings I bought a criminally cheap gown on Amazon knowing I wanted to allocate my wedding budget elsewhere, and with a few flawlessly executed alterations, I look like I spent thousands on custom couture. Esmeralda has a wonderful eye for detail and suggested adjustments that I wouldn't know to ask for - such as tapering the sleeves - that made my gown look like it was sewn for me personally. For a Saturday noon appointment she arrived in a suit, looking professional and polished, which you don't necessarily expect for a service that makes house calls. Maybe a small thing, but I noticed, and it gave me confidence I'd made the right choice. Full price transparency to boot. After my fitting I received an itemized invoice, with the cost of each piece listed, so I could accept or decline individual alterations as my budget permitted. (Ex: I could have said no to adding a bustle and repositioning appliqués.) No surprises, and nothing forced on me that I didn't want. If you have the choice between an expensive "custom" gown and buying off the rack knowing it will need altering, choose the bargain dress! Instead of throwing money at a designer label, support a local business. Esmeralda is a true artisan and you should book her before she gets famous and has a year-long waitlist. read more

Best seamstress/tailor EVER! First of all, she comes TO YOU. Talk about convenient! You can schedule online through her website. She is extremely accessible; you can call and/or text her and she always responds! You also pay online through her secure billing system. (You'll receive an email.) Her prices are VERY reasonable. However, it's her SKILL that really earns the FIVE STARS. I first found Esmeralda while searching for someone to hem a formal dress for a wedding. She came to my condo and had it pinned in a few minutes! (This was a bit last minute as I found the dress only about 2 weeks before the wedding.) She brought the dress back several days before the wedding so that there was time to make any adjustments if needed, but it was already PERFECT! (She's so kind and considerate that she even helped me choose the right pair of earrings to go with the dress from a variety I was considering.) I got so many compliments at the wedding! Then I ordered a comforter that arrived with a crooked bottom edge. I didn't even realize until Esmeralda explained it to me that the real problem was that the bottom edge was a plain seam and was not properly finished. (This would not have shown at the top after folding down the sheet, but I couldn't just flip the comforter because the design can only go in one direction.) She finished it properly, folding the seam inward, and carefully handstitching the last bit. Again, PERFECT! I have a hard time finding jeans to fit. Consequently, when I find a pair that does, I wear it to pieces - - literally. I had 5 pairs of jeans that had various tears and pulls, and I'm too old to pull off the look of jeans that are supposed to have holes and openings, so Esmeralda to the rescue; she patched them up neatly with matching thread and made them all wearable again. This saved me buying all new jeans (which is also a huge chore because of my difficult fit). After the jeans, Esmeralda just expertly tailored 4 dresses for me, 3 knit and one regular cotton, in order to best flatter my figure and /or hang properly. Although off the rack, they now look like they were made just for me! However, her pièce de resistance was making cushions for my 4 outdoor lounge chairs. They are round, satellite style and have a unique, semi-triangular seat shape. I found some mid century modern-esque outdoor fabric (to compliment the period satellite style), and she made the most BEAUTIFUL cushions with foam inside that's made specifically for outdoor. She included ties at the back corners to secure them and hidden back zippers so if necessary I can take off the covers and wash them. They PERFECTLY match the image I had in my mind of how I wanted them to look! (See pictures.) Esmeralda can do it ALL! You will NOT be disappointed! read more

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Esmeralda is not only the best tailor in DC, but I am convinced she is the best tailor in the world! I have had so many bad tailoring experiences but Esmeralda has given me hope! She is such a nice/kind woman, so extremely professional, offers the most convenient service and delivers the MOST quality work I have ever seen!!! I contacted Esmeralda because I had a pair of designer jeans I love but they were too large in the waist. I was worried the stitching would come out looking very different from the original stitching throughout the jeans but they came out perfectly! The stitches look IDENTICAL and the jeans fit like they were made for me! Esmeralda is a magician! I am now going through my entire closet to find other pieces of clothing that could use a spruce-up. If you need something tailored, you MUST go to Esmeralda!!!!!!! read more

Look no further for your new seamstress or tailor. Esmeralda just hemmed my ball gown in less than 24 hours for the cheapest price I've found of all the shops in the area...and she came to my house for the fitting and drop off! Beautiful craftsmanship, and an even more beautiful presentation with a surprise gift! The hem just lightly dusts the floor - perfection! I'm in love with the level of service and quality work, and will be taking all of my marine ball dresses to her from now on! read more

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Don't bother looking for anyone else. This is **truly** as good as it gets! I live on the west coast and needed to travel to an event back east. I've gained weight and between my schedule and COVID restrictions, I wasn't able to buy a new suit in a timely manner and instead bought one online via Macy's and had it delivered to my hotel in Crystal City, VA. I had two nights / one full day in DC before having to leave for Chicago for the event. After contacting other tailors in the area, I contacted Tailoring by Esmeralda and explained my situation. I was immediately struck by her professionalism, her courtesy and her flexibility. She agreed to meet me at my hotel for a fitting and to turn the job around in less than 24 hours by returning the finished garments to the concierge the next day -- all for no extra charge. I landed, checked in, and Esmeralda appeared at my door within 20 minutes of my check in. She, herself, presented as remarkably professional, extremely pleasant and immediately competent. The suit was a three piece and, frankly, I was grateful to be able to find someone to do trouser hems and jacket sleeves alone, let alone anything else. Esmeralda, however, made suggestions during the fitting and ended up doing trouser hems, taking up jacket sleeves on two different jackets, reshaping one jacket and then taking in the shoulders, modifying the vest and adding a shirt stay in the waist. All within 24 hours with no rush fee. To be clear, these were professional, appropriate and ENTIRELY acute suggestions by an experienced, knowledgeable tailor, NOT mere up-sells. Wow, I was impressed! But then I thought to myself: Something's wrong. It's too good. She'll be late, the work will be shoddy or the price will be unreasonable when I get the bill. It'll be my fault for being so disorganized before the trip, but still. Uhhhh, nyope! The entire experience remained well above any reasonable expectation. Less than 24 hours later, Esmeralda was back at the hotel with a suit that fitted perfectly and a second jacket whose sleeves were slightly too long but which she insisted on taking back, adjusting, and returning within two hours. The suggestions made were right on point, the work was well done, the fees were *entirely* reasonable, and the entire experience was, well... almost fun! She is a pleasure. I couldn't recommend Tailoring by Esmeralda more highly. And don't take just take my word for it.... The front desk at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City observed the entire set of interactions. (With COVID the hotel was almost empty and I'm sure they were just bored. ;) ) As I was checking out, the manager asked what she charged me and I shared the invoice with him. He was so impressed by her timeliness, her professionalism and with my own experience that the Hyatt wanted her contact information to keep her on a concierge list for services for future guests. Not even *trying* and she impressed people! Simply terrific. PS: Compliments on the perfectly tailored suit throughout the event! read more

I needed a dress lengthened and didn't just want to bring it to a dry cleaner. I hopped on yelp and found Esmeralda, who did not disappoint! She comes to your house, will pick up your garment, and then drop it off a week later! Reasonable prices and quick turnaround time which was truly appreciated. If I need anything tailored in the future, I know who I'll be calling! read more

We had her do a women's suit, a men's suit, a pair of men's trousers, and a sport coat, and she screwed up all of them. We had to spend a great deal of money to undo how badly she'd messed them up. The jacket of the women's suit had the sleeve lining all rouched up and actually sewn to the sleeve material so that it was very noticeable against my skin. She'd also made the sleeves much too narrow. That cost $69 to have another tailor correct. On the sport coat, she made the bottom hem crooked, and the pockets were much too close to the bottom. It was very visibly a bad job. She also shortened the sleeves and made them uneven. To have another tailor correct this sport coat cost us $260. On the men's suit, she was unable to create the two-inch cuffs on the trousers that my husband wanted (the same case with the other men's trousers). Her attempt was an abject failure. So he had to have her take them back and remove the cuffs and do a straight hem. Admittedly, she did a decent job on the suit jacket - enough so that it seems likely it was done by a different person than whoever handled our other alterations. read more

I am SO IMPRESSED with this service!!! It is convenient, she is SO kind and accommodating, and the work was beautiful!! I cannot recommend highly enough. And she did my bridesmaids dress in one week!! A+++++!!!!! read more

I recently had some dress pants altered by Esmeralda (shortened leg length; new hem). I found her business after searching for a tailor on Yelp and was impressed by the raving reviews and by the option for in-home sizing appointments. I decided to have the sizing done in her store, which is very conveniently located in Old Town Alexandria. There was plenty of nearby street parking when I went at 10:00 on a Wednesday and I parked on the next block (I believe the street parking was free). The interior of the shop is bright and clean. She quickly took and marked the measurements on the pants and told me that the pants could be delivered to my home on Saturday morning. Her delivery person dropped the pants off around 9:30 am on Saturday. The length of the pants is now perfect. I was impressed by the quality of the work, the quick turnaround time, the great customer service, the ease of booking an appointment, and the cost ($20). I would absolutely go to Esmeralda for any other tailoring or alteration needs and I highly recommend her. read more

Fantastic work. Prompt, friendly, professional tailor that comes to you. She took the time to measure, tailor, re-fit, and re-alter until I was satisfied. I ended up having my entire wardrobe tailored by her and am happy with the high quality stitching and service! Definitely recommended! read more

After another tailor butchered some very nice clothes of mine (I thought they were total losses) Esmeralda was able to repair every single one of them and improved the look of the items. Aside from the incredible quality and patience of her work, she drives to you! You simply cannot beat this tailor. Look no further. Signed, - a very picky customer. read more

Hemmed my Jean jumpsuit for a fraction of the price quoted by another tailor. Was quicker than I could have hoped for and dropped it off at my home read more

AMAZING!!! Very efficient, convenient, and professional! Esmeralda, I'll be contacting you soon for more alterations. It was a pleasure meeting you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! read more

I will never go back to a dry cleaner for tailoring again! Esmeralda went the extra mile for my specialty alteration of a swimsuit. It is so awesome that she comes to your location to meet you. She also pressed a dress for me! I highly recommend to anyone that has an alteration -- simple or complicated. read more

Esmeralda is the real deal! I've taken multiple items to her, from coats to uniforms to bridesmaid dresses. You won't be disappointed!

Esmeralda was great with the tailoring! She was quick and professional. I used her for a bridesmaid dress. She came over for the initial review of the dress and came back 8 days later with it finished. Her work was fantastic. I'll user her again. read more

Esmeralda is a true professional...extremely talented and a pleasure to work with. In the past 3+ years, she has altered countless items for me and other family members. Her attention to detail is superior. She is dependable, prompt and efficient. There is nothing that she can't do when it comes to alterations...this is particularly important to me as i frequently need adjustments so that my clothes fit properly. Esmeralda has easily altered over 100 items for me - without one complaint or disappointment. I highly recommend Esmeralda - you will not find a more experienced and talented tailor. read more

The tailoring to multiple suits was nothing short of perfect. Visits to your residence are incredibly convenient and she didn't mind taking more as she returned my first order. Without a doubt would recommend and return myself. Amazing service. Thank you! read more

I usually hate going to the tailor because it can be a difficult process and I always feel rushed. I highly recommend Esmeralda because she made this process easy and completely painless! She was very professional and was able to accommodate my time requirements. I will absolutely use her again. read more

Esmeralda is, without question, one of the most incredibly talented tailors that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. After having had so many disappointing experiences with other tailors in the past, I was absolutely blown away by her work product, professionalism, and efficiency. As promised, she turned around seven suits, six pairs of pants, and two shirts in a single week! And, on top of everything, she is also very warm and cordial. As long as she is around, I will never use anyone else. read more

Esmeralda does a stellar job, she puts all of her talent and compassion into her work and it shows! She tailored several smaller pieces such as dresses, skirts, a long gown, and also my wedding dress. She reduced it from a size 10 to a size 4 and ensured all of the lace fell nicely and there was no pulling or pieces that looked out of place. We began work on it about seven months before my wedding and it was worth it. She was flexible scheduling appointments and ensured everything was as we liked it, taking into consideration my comments or questions. I highly recommend Esmeralda for any of your tailoring needs!! read more

Esmeralda was such a professional and pleasant person. She altered my daughter's prom dress (a 3 layer chiffon) to perfection and the best part--she came to our home, picked up the dress and returned it the next week. I highly recommend Esmeralda and will definitely ask for her help the next time we require any alterations. read more

Such a fantastic service. She came to me, did a beautiful, perfect job on a difficult fabric. Exactly what I wanted and matched the rest of the hems perfectly. Absolutely reasonable prices as well. Will 100% use again and highly recommend. read more

Stop looking - you found what you've been hoping to find - a professional tailor that knows her stuff!!! Esmerelda tailored 5 custom hatch covers for our sailboat. The quality was unbelievable. She took the time to investigate marine grade fabrics, made terrific suggestions, and completed the job in no time. They literally fit like a glove and we are now the envy of the entire marina. Esmerelda - expect more business from sailors along the Chesapeake! read more

Cannot recommend enough! After playing an endless game of phone tag with another local seamstress, I saw Esmeralda's profile online and requested a quote. She answered back right away, answered all of my questions, and made me feel at ease about my (pretty significant) bridesmaid dress alterations. She came to me (!) for the initial consultation and delivered my dress back to me a week or two later. It was perfect! Plus, she gave me a travel garment bag so that I could safely transport it with me to the wedding! Pricing was fair, and she was awesome to work with. Thank you! I'll look no further for future alterations :-) read more

Esmeralda did an amazing job on my bridesmaid dress, it looks great and her prices are the best!