Sara tailored my Theia Gia dress for my wedding this month. She was excellent. She was so sweet and so professional and most importantly a perfectionist I don't know much about dress tailoring but I knew I didn't have to worry with Sara. The dress was perfect! read more

Sara is the absolute best! I bought my dress at The Sample Rack and it needed to be brought down at least 2-3 sizes. My dress was strapless and consisted of many layers of silk that made altering it more complicated than I was anticipating, but Sarah was able to preserve the design of the dress and fitted it down to make it look like it was custom made for my body, and fit perfectly during the wedding. My work schedule brings me back into the city late but she was so accommodating to my schedule. I cannot recommend Sara enough for any bride! read more

I recently brought a few pairs of pants & jeans over to be fitted and hemmed. Tony is now handling the men's work, and he did an absolutely amazing job on all of my items! He is professional, but also down to earth & extremely personable. Tony was able to schedule evening appointments for me, which is helpful with my work schedule. Overall, I am very happy with the work they did and will definitely continue to go there. Most of their business is on the women's side (Sara actually worked on my wife's wedding dress and did an amazing job), but I can tell you from experience that their men's alteration are top-notch. read more

Sara is amazing at what she does. Not only is she super friendly and a great presence to be around (especially a few days before your wedding when stress levels are high!), but she also has so much talent. She truly listened to everything I wanted and made my wedding dress fit perfectly. She added a belt, kept my strapless dress from falling down and perfectly hemmed my multiple-layer skirt. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and never once had to worry about my dress moving. I couldn't recommend her enough. read more

The Tailory - Sarah Seven gown with alterations and belt added by Sara. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Sara was fabulous! She was kind and welcoming, but most importantly she did an amazing job tailoring my dress! It fit like a glove and you could never tell that she had to make so many alterations. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat. HIGHLY suggest that you check her out for your wedding dress (or other formal dress) alterations read more

The Tailory - Wedding dress with alterations by Sara - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Sara is wonderful to work with. Not only did she alter my gown, with its delicate lace and hidden seams, to perfection, but her sparkling personality made the appointments a joy. She definitely cares about her clients- I felt very comfortable going to her even in the midst of the pandemic due to all the safety measures she was taking. Overall, I would highly recommend Sara for bridal gown alterations! read more

Sara did an amazing job on my Enzoani wedding dress. The dress was 5 sizes too big and she reconstructed the dress to fit me. The dress had great detailing and beadwork and despite all the alterations, she kept the integrity of the beadwork, design and the dress. Sara was so nice to work with. She was so sweet and really took an interest in our conversations. She was great with answering any questions or concerns I had. My dress fit me like a glove and everyone raved about it (and still do.) My husband was especially pleased. I couldn't have been happier. I love my dress! Thank you Sara! read more

Sara was a true pleasure to work with. She was always prompt, sweet, smiling, and professional. Her studio in old city is super easy to find and convenient for Philadelphians. She did the most beautiful work on my wedding dress alterations and made me feel like the most gorgeous bride. My bustle was INSANE! 16 hooks I believe. Just gorgeous. The detail that Sara puts into her work is admirable and worth every penny. Many thanks Sara!! read more

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I was referred to Sara through Lovely Bride which was where I bought my wedding dress from. She was the absolute best and I would 110% recommend her to anyone looking to get their dress altered! She has the kindest spirit and was very accommodating to schedules...I accidentally forgot my shoes for my second fitting and she was more than willing to squeeze me in another time to make sure my dress was perfect for my wedding day! I can't thank her enough and I wouldn't think twice about using her again! read more

I had the WORST time trying to find a tailor in Philadelphia until I found Sara! She has been amazing. Some of the more well known tailors wanted to "open up" my slim fit suit to give it a more classic look. I wanted a slim fit suit, that's why I bought it. Sara saved the day. She was able to schedule an appointment for me (in the middle of wedding season), was kind, she offered advice such as the number of breaks and preferred length of sleeves. She was super knowledgable, and did impeccable work. The end result was a perfectly fitting, slim fit suit. Delivered on time. I personally think she is undercharging, and I told her that. I would happily have paid more for that level of personal service and attention. read more

I was referred to Sara through my wedding planner. I was very confident in her services. I was pleased until she insisted I pay an additional $100 for a rush fee bc I came to her with exactly 6 weeks ( which is the normal time to alter a dress) I should have shopped around because after talking to friends there is no rush to alter a dress in 6 weeks. at my last fitting I took one step and realize my dress was way too long!!! I was like hmm ok let's fix this. She told me no- she doesn't have enough time. ( my wedding was in 4 days) she told me to get new shoes that were over 5 inches!! ( what brides can wear 5 inch heels all day?!?) I burst into tears and she didn't care at all. I couldn't afford new shoes at that point. I had already received jimmy Choos as a gift from my fiancé that I was going wear. I asked her a few days later if I could have crinoline pinned ( not even sewn) in my dress to make it puffier to help with the length. She told me no. She has NO issue taking my money and the extra $100 she insisted I pay but didn't care at all that she failed to make sure my dress was the correct length. I spend most of my wedding day messing with my dress bc I was tripping. I had to hold my dress as I walked down the isle. My wedding was a Month ago and I still get upset over this. I missed my whole cocktail hour bc the planner had to cut the bottom of my dress off bc it was so long. - thank you Sara for ruining my wedding day. Don't go here brides! Find someone how really cares and won't still charge you an unnecessary fee! It was so wrong of her . read more

Alterations are so important to a wedding dress and Sara does an absolutely amazing job. My Pronovias Plisa dress needed a little bit of work everywhere (taken in, taken up, arm hole reshaped, cups seen in, hem trimmed and fixed, bustle added, and etc.). No small task for a dress that had no structure (just crepe material). While Sara is busy, appointments are pretty easy to schedule and she's very responsive to email. First fitting took the longest as we worked through and pinned everything. My mom and I were there over an hour that night and Sara was a patient perfectionist. At the second fitting, Sara had warned that there wasn't too much completed yet (sides taken in) because the altering the sides can alter the length, which is very wise. I would never have thought that, but it makes sense. She made necessary pin changes and we talked through anything else I wanted to change. Again, Sara was super friendly and professional. Third fitting was the pickup. My dress was perfect. Fit like a glove that was made just for me. Alterations can be pricey where ever you go, but the quality you get can really differ. Sara is amazing and worth it. I would recommend her to anyone needing alterations. You can trust that you're going to fit and look perfect in your dress. read more

Sara is phenomenal! She's so talented and knows how to tailor a wedding dress impeccably, while also making sure you're comfortable for the big day! She is timely, so easy to work with, and very fair in terms of cost. I would so highly recommend her! My dress was perfect. read more

Sara is a true magician! I got my dress at the Sample Rack and it was at least 2 sizes too large. It was also a very unique dress and Sara not only made it fit like a glove, she made recommendations along the way that made the uniqueness of the dress shine (like adding dainty straps to a strapless dress)! She takes the time to understand what look you are going for and her talent is truly unparalleled. Thank you Sara for everything! read more

Everything the other reviewers said about Sara is so true! She is a great person to work with, has a great talent needed to alter your gown, and her studio is one of the most relaxing places that a bride can be. I treat my appointment with Sara as a mental spa because it's honestly so relaxing and pleasant. She is extremely busy, so plan ahead. She will tell you what works, what doesn't, and what she thinks works best so you can make informed decisions. I have read stories on yelp of other seamstresses rescheduling at the last-minute, but Sara wasn't like that at all. During an appointment, she would ask me then and now about my preferences, which I frequently had none, and I chose to fully trust her with her judgement which worked out great! My dress was pretty, but after Sara did her amazing work, the fitted dress looked even better. Looking forward to wearing it soon! read more

Sara was so easy to work with and did an amazing job on my wedding gown. I wanted a neckline customization that she was not certain would work and she did everything to make the customization work. She has a great attention to detail and did a beautiful bustle as well. She even stitched my Spanx into my dress! I did not even know that was an option! As a nice bonus, her shop is welcoming and adorable and she carries a selection of jewelry (my husband even got me one of the necklaces from her shop as a surprise on the wedding day because I told him how much I loved it when I came home from my first visit!). I would highly recommend Sara and the Tailory! read more

Sara is unbelievably talented, professional, thoughtful, and so hardworking. I am so grateful to have found her to do my wedding dress alterations. She made a stressful and somewhat nervewracking experience actually enjoyable. I immediately trusted her work and was SO thrilled with the alterations she did on my wedding dress. She is really the best, and I recommend her to all of my friends who are looking for the right person to alter their dress. Thank you so much, Sara! read more

Sara is extremely talented, kind and patient. I used yelp to find her based off of reviews and boy I sure am glad I did! I bought my dress in Florida and brought it to her. I had a very vivid image of what I wanted it to look like. She was so receptive to what I asked and told me realistically what she thought would and wouldn't work. Her professional demeanor and advice was exactly what I needed and I am so grateful! She went above and beyond my expectations and wishes and all for a very reasonable price! My mother in law and aunt went with me to each fitting and we can't say enough how impressed we were with her. The work she did on my dress was quite extensive too. She basically built a full corset with boning into my dress. She made a dress that was meant to be hanging from the shoulder to an off the shoulder dress. She was able to accommodate my bust, which I consistently have problems with. She also removed quite a bit of tulle from the dress. She removed the train making it sweep slightly and beautifully along the ground in the back. I felt beautiful and was comfortable all day the day of my wedding! Book her if you can... you won't regret your decision! read more

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Sara is an amazingly talented seamstress with an eye for fashion. She tailored my (somewhat complicated) wedding dress beautifully--only one fitting required. She also charges a VERY fair price. The added bonus is that she is adorable, endlessly pleasant, and incredibly accommodating. She didn't blink an eye when I brought in my rehearsal dinner dress 4 days before the rehearsal dinner! I will absolutely return to the Tailory in the future. On a side note, I contacted several other Philadelphia-area tailors who were difficult over the phone, unable to complete the job with several months notice, or just unresponsive. Sara was a godsend! read more

Sara is such a delight to work with, in addition to being super talented. Sara fitted my wedding dress to perfection in a very timely manner. She was able to offer great suggestions, which I much appreciated. After making so many other decisions for the wedding, it was great having her guidance in regards to certain aspects of the dress and bustle. My dress looked amazing thanks to her! She is extremely dedicated to her profession, made me feel totally comfortable and was very welcoming at her cute shop. I would highly recommend Sara to any bride in the Philly area (or for any other kind of dress alternation as well). read more

I was referred to Sara by Lovely Bride as they do not do bridal alterations and could not have been happier to find her. Her studio is in a great neighborhood in Manayunk and parking is very easy to come by. At my initial fitting I thought my dress fit pretty well and it wasn't until I picked up the finished gown that I truly appreciated and realized her talent. The dress fit like a glove but was still so comfortable. She was extremely attentive and gave great suggestions (many different bustle options, what to do with the belt, etc). Aside from the dress fitting perfectly, you couldn't tell there had been any alterations. She is a perfectionist and true artist. I wish she altered clothes other than wedding gowns because I would use her anytime I could! read more

Sara did the alterations for my wedding dress this past June. She is very detail oriented and did a great job with the intricate lace design. Would definitely recommend her to other brides. read more

I now understand why Sara has all 5 star reviews! She recently did the alterations for my wedding dress. She is an amazing person and knows what she is doing! She also clearly enjoys what she does! I went to her and had many doubts about the dress that I had bought. Sara gave me her honest opinion about everything which was incredibly helpful. She also turned leftover tulle from my mother into a veil. I ended up loving my wedding dress and wish I could wear it again! read more

Sara worked on my wedding dress in spring for my May wedding. She was accommodating and pleasant to work with. She did a marvelous job and it's a pity that she only does wedding gowns! Otherwise I would use her for all my alternations. Highly recommended! read more

I've been working with Tony at The Tailory for about a year now. Not only is he accommodating with time - The Tailory is appointment only - but he's gone out of his way on more than one occasion to make sure I get my clothes when I need them. Most importantly, I haven't had any issues with the alterations. He's helped me with pants, full suits, and shirts, and his work has made every piece of clothing better and more comfortable fitting. I highly recommend Tony for men's clothing alterations. read more

Sara was great, warm and inviting but most importantly I am so glad I trusted her with my dress. She made it fit like a glove and was patient with my bridesmaid showing them how to easily bustle it. She truly is an artist and I wish I could say I would go to her again, but I don't plan on it so ill recommend all of my friends to her! Please, take your dress to her- you won't regret it! read more

I have not been to the tailory, but, ms.Sara is a real gem. A five star in my book. She took the time to read my email and get back with even though she was busy fulfilling her other clients needs. She suggested another tailor. Which took me now my wedding dress will be ready. Thanks ms.sara!! read more

Sara was the absolute easiest and most wonderful part of planning my wedding! Her work is absolutely wonderful, and she is timely, organized and professional to work with but more than that she is absolutely lovely, and put me at ease even when planning was getting the most stressful. She helped me make decisions about how to alter the dress (cups, bustle, etc other things that I had no clue what I wanted) and the final product was INCREDIBLE. I could not recommend her more! read more

Sara is amazing! After I bought the dress, I had a huge case of buyer's remorse. I just did not feel all that great in it. After Sara took in, hemmed, removed a layer, added boning and cups to the dress, I cannot believe how I looked and felt in my dress. She is so easy to work with and answered all my questions. Her studio is bright, spacious, and beautiful. Thank you so much, Sara! read more

The Tailory - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stop what you're doing and book an alteration appointment with Sara, because she's the absolute best! From the moment I stepped into her adorable space, I felt super comfortable and like I was her only bride. She's responsive, kind and incredibly talented. Most importantly, she truly turned an off-the-rack wedding dress into a gown that looks like it was made for me personally. Her hard work, talent and kindness is truly one of a kind. read more

Sara from The Tailory did an AMAZING job with my wedding dress. I bought it from a sample store several sizes too big and Sara made the dress look like it was custom-made just for me. I got compliments all night long and felt like a movie star because the dress was so gorgeous and fit me so well! On top of that, Sara is affordable and super sweet. She did a wonderful job with the intricate lace on the bust of my dress and even removed a stain that she happened to notice for free. She created the coolest bustle underneath my skirt so that I could keep the flowing silhouette I loved so much all night long, even through the dancing. I honestly could not be any happier with Sara's work. She's wonderful and I will be recommending her to all of my friends and family! read more

The Tailory - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Sara is a one of a kind Tailor! She altered my two wedding dresses and was so patient and kind. She worked with me to understand exactly how I wanted the dress to fit. She met with me multiple times to ensure proper fit and satisfaction. When realizing the first dress wasn't the one I was going to wear, she gracefully guided me with the fitting of my second dress. She is very professional and easy to communicate with. I felt confident and at ease each time I left Sara or each time I contacted her with questions. The end product of my dresses was amazing; they were so finely and precisely tailored. Over a year after my alterations I was selling my dresses and she kindly responded to my emails regarding what had been done to the dress to help me with my sale. I highly recommend Sara for alterations and couldn't be more satisfied with her services and kindness she provided. read more

Sara was incredible to work with!! I purchased a dress from Lovely Bride in Philadelphia, who recommended Sara, as well as a family friend. I am so glad I went with their recommendations. My dress had a hand-beaded bodice with a plain skirt. The bodice required a lot of intricate work and Sara nailed it! She was very professional and knowledgeable, but also so easy to talk to during the fittings and friendly. She explained everything in a helpful manner and was very upfront about costs. I went to 3 fittings with Sara and my dress came out perfectly from the straps, to the delicate beading on my hips, the hem, and the beautiful bustle which lasted all night. I highly trust Sara's work and recommend her. read more

Sara was wonderful to work with on altering my wedding dress. She made the process easy and did beautiful work on my gown. I needed the dress to be hemmed, taken in, and it needed a bustle . She helped me with fitting my belt, too. Her pricing is very fair. I really wanted to support a local business instead of using the super expensive bridal salon seamstress. Sara is very talented and I would definitely recommend her to any bride looking for excellent tailoring in the Philly area. read more

I had the pleasure of going to the Tailory two months ago to get my wedding dress altered at the recommendation of my dress vendor. From start to finish Sara was nothing but professional, kind, detail-oriented and EXTREMELY knowledgeable and good at her craft. I had a lot of questions about my dress and the process and she got back quickly and no question was too silly for her. I also had an original idea of how I wanted my dress altered and Sara had great recommendations for what would look and fit best and the turn out was spectacular. Her prices were more than fair and reasonable. I would highly recommend her to any bride, or anyone looking for a great high-end tailor. read more

The best!!! Do not trust your wedding dress to anyone else! It's not easy to find a good tailor and can be stressful if you haven't had a lot of alterations done before your wedding. Sarah is truly a gem! She is incredible to work with. Always friendly, responsive and accommodating to your schedule. She made me feel stress free and didn't try to oversell me on any alternations i didn't need. She not only tailored by wedding dress but also my reception dress. She had to take in my reception dress and that caused her to have to move the zipper. Not only was the dress absolutely perfect, but the price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone in need to bridal alterations. read more

Sara did a great job tailoring my wedding dress and ensured it fit snug on a short time frame. She was also so nice & easy to communicate with. Thanks, Sara! read more

I bought my dress 4 months before my wedding and Sara made sure that the dress was perfect for my wedding day! I had 3, almost hour long fittings, where she made a lot of changes to the dress. I was very happy with the outcome! read more

I am so happy with the work Sara did on my wedding dress a few months ago! She was very patient to make sure I was satisfied with the alterations she was about to make and was so thorough in making sure every part fit perfectly. Sara also gave great styling suggestions for accenting the dress. She also was very accommodating in scheduling times to meet. I would highly recommend having Sara alter your wedding dress! read more

I was recommended to Sara from the Lovely Bride in Philly. Her alterations were perfect and although I was nervous about the tightness of the dress, it could not have come out better. Any questions I had were answered promptly through email. I definitely felt that although she was working with many clients, she went out of her way to make me feel as if I were the only one. I was a little thrown off by the price, but I also lost a good amount of weight and therefore needed more alterations. read more