A very reliable tailor near Berkeley, and the only one I'll be going to until I move!…read more I got my dresses hemmed and it was done perfectly. The stitching was on point! It looked as if that's exactly how the dress came in. At the appointment, the owner takes the time to understand how it's supposed look, and how you want it to fit. After the appointment, it was very easy to communicate with the owner. He responded promptly and was transparent. I had to schedule a last minute hemming request and it was done on time! If you're in a pickle, just call and see if he can do it. He will not schedule an appointment if he knows he cannot get it done on time, which I appreciate for being direct. I'll definitely come back but this time without any last minute requests!

Gabriel is such a humble nice man..he has tailored 2 pairs of my pants, he does quality work with…read moreoriginal hem. There is also no attaching of the hem it is sewn back on with stellar craftsmanship! His cost is higher but his work makes me never want to patronize another tailor. This man works by hand and unmatched quality.

She was very available, did a great job at a very reasonable price. And she's a nice person to boot.read more

I needed a quilt made and found this service through a Craig's List Ad. The quilt Madelin made is…read morethe most professional, beautiful and well designed project that I have come across. She helped me articulate my ideas for piecing all my favorite memories from high school, sports, childhood, college and professional life. The end result was crafted so well with extreme attention to detail, alignment and stitching. She was very professional, kept deadlines and stayed within her price quote. I would highly recommend her work and quilting projects.

Great service, very knowledgeable and the workers top-notch. The alterations come out perfect and…read morejust as requested.

I used them to alter my new curtains wanted two 50in panels sewn together for my sliding door and…read morewanted one 50in panel cut in half and each piece sewn on to a 50in panel to make two 75 in panels for living room window this was not an easy task but they did an amazing job in a reasonable amount of time for a very reasonable price very happy with the outcome

Awful, arrogant service. Don't waste your time. Seems from the other negative experiences that the…read morecommon thread is that they're both rude, with anger issues. All of his regulars were kissing his a** to get average service; it was unhealthily saccharine. They said they were so busy so busy so busy it would take 4 weeks, apparently a common excuse for them. Even still, they wanted me to do two separate appointments for a simple pair of pants, treating it overly carefully as if this was a wedding dress. All I asked for was a hem and for the waist to be taken out 1 inch which would've meant then that my pants would have been ready in eight weeks? So, I asked to take out the pants and do the hem together, but he acted like this was sacrilegious, getting upset. I had called first and the woman picked up without even saying hello, she was talking to other people, finally she said they had 8 people out the door but couldn't give me an estimate of how much time it would take if I showed up, and she wouldn't accept an appointment. Rude. Ok fine, she was not good with customers, sometimes that happens, people have bad days, but the reputation made me give it a try anyway. My mistake, I should have judged by the dismissive phone call. The reputation of this place is not deserved. But I guess they don't need the business, so they think they don't have to treat their customers with respect.

This tailor came highly recommended, but neither the service nor quality reflected the praise…read more I needed a pair of pants tailored (waist taken in + hemmed). Despite my clear instructions, they were hemmed too short. I asked for 30" and they were hemmed to 29.25" (this was the original measurement they had taken, I requested it to be changed and made sure they confirmed). It's also worth noting that one of the back belt loops was already coming undone when I picked them up for the first time, and they did not tighten the buttons like I had requested (and again, I had made them confirm they would do this). The owner was rather adamant about my being in the wrong. Apparently they measure differently than everyone else, because he had to stretch the pants and measure from the full crotch seam (instead of under). Even then, he was still a 1/8" shy of 30. I included a picture from another local tailor with the proper measurements. I forgot to mention, the first time I came back with the pants, he measured 29.5", now it is 30??? He looked at me incredulously and asked if I was really making such a big deal over 1/8". He also said that the length looks fine on me. I honestly couldn't believe it, I asked for a specific length and they did not deliver. It's like a barber cutting your hair too short and telling you it still looks good, except pants don't grow back. I had also brought a pair of denim that had been hemmed by a local store that they do a lot of work for. Somehow he measured them identical in inseam length, getting them at 30" despite them being 30.5" (I have the work order to prove it). It seems to me he was manipulating the measurements to hide the mistake. I was not offered any refund, and had to settle for them letting out the pants more (this will result in a crease on my $400 pants). Even if he was not, he was incredibly passive aggressive and borderline disrespectful (angrily folding up both my pants and slamming them on the counter). This seems to be in line with some other reviews I've read. I wish I had seen those before I committed such a large amount of money. 3 separate issues and rude service when I confronted them about it. This is my first ever yelp review, I have never had such a disrespectful and poor experience that I felt the need to leave one. I highly recommend you take your business elsewhere.

Disaster. Waited 4 weeks for an appointment at this place. Told the tailor exactly what we needed…read moreover the phone - a dress needed to be tailored to fit. Gave her the brand, size, etc. she quoted us $160. Steep, but reasonable given the quality of the dress. She took measurements. After the fitting, she told us the cost would be $400. $400 to tailor a dress?!? That's more than most dresses cost. Why? She said, "wedding dresses cost more." We explained that it wasn't a wedding dress (I'm already married!). But she wouldn't change the price. It felt strange and uncomfortable and kind of awful to be called a liar. Walked out and found another tailor who did an epic job for $120. Went to the party (NOT A WEDDING) and felt fabulous. Skip this place. p.s. Apparently this owner gaslights customers. To clarify: 1. I definitely called in advance, 2. I was definitely overcharged, 3. It was definitely Lily from Irena's studio. Not confused, and not a mistake. Avoid avoid avoid.

Irena's Studio is a gem!!! I was initially hesitant to trust someone in general with something as…read moreimportant as my wedding dress, but Lily (the owner) did an amazing job and knew exactly what alterations would flatter my body. During our first meeting, Lily was thorough, clear, and explained each recommendation and steps of the alteration process. I loved how for each visit, Lily took a step by step approach to alter my dress so that she could confirm that I was happy before moving forward to other aspects. I also appreciated that if I had a recommendation or question, Lily really listened and did not make me feel rushed during my appointment. I received so many compliments on my dress during the wedding and my photos came out so good as well. I'm so grateful for Lilys expertise and would highly recommend her!

I've been here a few times and they do really quality work. Had blazers expertly altered at the…read moresleeves, and their prices were fair. Very welcoming place, too.

These guys are the real deal!! They were super knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I had them do a…read morecustom suit for me for my Grandmother's 90th birthday and they did not disappoint! Amazing fabric and amazing tux! Every time I came back wanting it shorter, tighter, etc bc I was in the middle of losing weight, they did not mind one bit!! Would recommend them to everyone and anyone. Make sure you make your appointment online, they stay busy!

Her honesty is the best quality. How something would look modified was good advice. Shes friendly…read moreand sew quality is good. She's a perfectionist too. Bus stop is right in front of her business too, so my Cal student had no problems getting to her.

An absolute professional! Her work is stellar. I've been…read moreseeing Wendy for nearly nine years. She's super nice and does great work. I've had pants, skirts and dresses hemmed and tailored. Also, due to substantial weight loss she tailored a few of my favorite blouses. You could not tell they were reworked and downsized by three sizes. Everything I've had done looks beautiful. She's amazing!

Ellie is the best!! I'll definitely come back for tailoring, dry cleaning or any other services…read morethey provide. I needed a tux to rent and Ellie was gracious enough to help me find a fitting suit. Even after a last minute change because my partner wanted a different color, Ellie accommodated me for a swap for no extra charge. They've been in business for over 20 years and I can see why!

Cash only for alterations. I found some alterations to be a bit pricey. Originally, the tailor told…read moreme to pick up by a certain date (before my event I needed the dress for) and she called me and asked me to pick it up a few days later which was pushing close to my event. When I went to pick it up, she did not do all the alterations we discussed so she was kind and said she would rush do it before my event. It was just stressful because the dress alterations were delayed and she didn't do everything we talked about during the first go. I would return here only for hemming, any other alterations I will be going elsewhere.

Sarah was absolutely incredible. She made what could have been a very stressful moment for most…read morebrides into the most positive experience. I couldn't have asked for anyone better. My dress was originally a few sizes too small, but I was in love with it and couldn't imagine getting another one. Sarah added a corset and backing to my dress, and it fit perfectly. If you want someone who truly cares about your dress, is passionate about their work, and will do everything they can to make sure it's perfect before you walk down the aisle, then Sarah is your girl!

Sara worked tirelessly to make sure that my dress fit perfectly and was exactly what I wanted. From…read morefiguring out how to do a different kind of bustle to adding removable off shoulder arm sleeves she made my vision come true and it felt like I got two different dresses! Although it took more visits than originally anticipated, Sara did one detail at a time to make sure it was perfect at each step. She was also able to hem my sister's maid of honor dress and use some of the fabric to turn the spaghetti straps into cap sleeves. She made me feel beautiful and confident on my wedding day and I would definitely recommend Sara!

$25 to do a simple hem on yoga pants??!?? When I picked it up a week later the guys says "come…read moreback soon". I don't think so!

LP Couture was great! They altered my mother of the groom dress and my husband's suit as well. In…read moreaddition, they did a great job on our daughter's wedding dress and a bridesmaid dress too. They are friendly and professional!