Absolutely terrible experience! We were referred to this alteration place by another tailor who was…read morebooked up due to prom season. The women here are kind, but that's about the only good thing I can say. I honestly don't know if they're inexperienced or just have never worked with a Black woman's curves before, but not one, not two, but three of my dresses were completely botched. I also had a top altered and it came back lopsided. After the first round of alterations, the owner tried to gaslight me, saying they had only adjusted the strap for my burgundy dress (which was never the main issue). I initially asked for the sides to be taken in because the bust area was too big, but somehow, that got lost in translation. So I paid AGAIN, for all to be fixed and what I got back was even worse. Everything felt rushed, uneven, and downright sloppy. I bawled my eyes out because these dresses were meant for my birthday trip. The white dress? It was the most horrendous one, imagine the outline of Sarah Baartman on a modern-day garment. That's how distorted the shape was. Even after a third attempt, the seams were still crooked and the dress was unwearable. I'm now left dressless for my trip and out of money. If I could give this place zero stars, I would.

Dawt did the alterations for my daughter's wedding dress, my dress and my other daughter's…read morebridesmaid dress in September. Dawt is extremely professional and meticulous. The wedding dress came out perfect and the bustle stayed in place all night long. I would recommend her for any alterations, especially for important occasions.

she did not even remember I had an appointment when I showed up. I had to wait while she chatted…read morewith a friend during my appointment time. it was difficult to even get an appointment- had to do over email and she doesn't answer her phone . she was rude and claimed my dress was made in China when it wasn't. she was more interested in talking about Pilates with her friend - will not go back .

Talented, old school tailor you just can't find anymore! Owner is worth her weight in gold but…read morecharges exceedingly reasonable prices. She's outstanding in all areas! From school uniforms, suit alterations to beautiful restructuring of a prom dress (including adding pockets!), I couldn't be happier with any of the pieces Susie has worked on. Could not more highly recommend this business!

Julia was amazing to work with. I needed my daughter's prom dress hemmed and the top cleavage area…read morealtered. Her work exceeded my expectations. Julia reached out with a very reasonable price quote and she was very flexible with scheduling fitting and pick-up. Julia was friendly and professional. She is a seamstress/artist vs some other tailor options out there I found were more so a dry-cleaner offering tailoring service. Her work space is in her home basement. My daughter and I felt very comfortable. I highly recommend JAM for all your sewing/alteration needs. A++++ all around. I will definitely use Julia again!

From the owner: My name is Julia Medeiros, I am a fashion technical designer with over 23 years of experience. If…read moreyou need a one-of-a-kind dress for a special (or any) occasion - i am here to make your unique outfit. I also provide affordable Sewing and Patternmaking classes, and patternmaking services for your sewing journey. And SOON - custom made 100% silk lingerie!

I had a small project of sweatshirts, embroidery. They did a great work thanks…read more USA Mayan

From the owner: With over 10 years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of expertise and a keen eye for…read moredetail to every project. My dedication to precision and customer satisfaction sets my services apart from others in the area. Unlike many local providers, I ensure every job is done to the highest standard, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each customer.

Let's just say this place has Main Character Energy... but only if you look like you summer in…read moreMonaco. There's a very noticeable difference in how "frequent" clients -- or anyone who seems well-heeled -- are treated versus everyone else. You can feel it the second you walk in (well, after you wait to be buzzed in, because yes, the door is always locked). I brought in a dress that needed a simple one-inch adjustment. The cost? The same price as the dress itself -- and roughly double what other local tailors charge. And here's the kicker: they didn't disclose pricing until after taking measurements. Awkward isn't even the word. Between the locked-door boutique attitude, surprise pricing, and clear preference for "wealthy regulars," this shop caters to a very specific Newport crowd. If you're not in that circle, don't expect the same experience. Bottom line: if you enjoy being subtly sized up and paying luxury-boutique prices for basic alterations, this is your place. Otherwise, save your time (and money'd go literally anywhere else. I won't returning.

I felt inclined to leave a review as I'm a bit surprised by some of the other 5 star reviews. I…read morebrought a bridesmaid dress in to be tailored in August, with a two week window to have hemming done. I notified them on the phone, prior to the appointment, the timing and service requested. There was no pricing discussed or mention of it being "cash only" and requiring a deposit. At the appointment, I was a bit early, so I heard the tail-end of a gentlemen's appointment before me. He brought in a full suit to be tailored and they told him, without hesitation, that it could be done within that week. When it came to my appointment, the tone changed. After completing the quick mark-ups on the dress to see where the hemming needed to be, they acted as though two weeks was a rush! Perhaps it is, as I'm not a tailor myself, but it was a bit surprising after hearing the appointment before me. When concluding the appointment, they told me $80 cash only ($40 more than a 5 star rated tailor in Boston mind you, but perhaps this included a "rush" cost) and expected me to have a deposit. Is my deposit not the $250 dress you're holding? I think this policy needed to be a bit more clear. Also, in general, a business does not need to hold two assets to ensure payment at the completion of service, but maybe they have reason for doing so. I picked up the dress and inspected it, and saw a few hanging threads, as it looked a tad rushed (see picture). I'm not sure if it was because of it being considered a rush order, but I was a bit disappointed for the price paid. It was good enough for the wedding, so I chose not to complain. I'll give 4 stars kindly as they did complete service at the height of summer weddings and tailoring needs, but I'm not sure I'll be returning, unless in dire need!

The prices are awesome-much better than competitive alterations in the area! They quoted me that my…read morepants would be ready the following day, however the road construction in the neighborhood affected their business hours and I wasn't able to pick them up until the following week. Still a great little place though! They have all my future business.

From the owner: Alterations and Garment Repair Custom Tailoring…read moreEmbroidery Apparel Personalization

They fixed my favorite work pants! Very polite and…read moreefficient. Great location, easy in and out with plenty of parking. I would highly recommend this business!

Dropped off a dress to be hemmed with the promise I'd be called with an estimate. I was never…read morecalled, and when I went there found the work had already been done, and at a higher price than I wanted to pay. The hem was nicely done, but clearly overpriced for the amount of work that was done.

Alcinda is the best at alterations! Her prices are reasonable and she gets the work done within a…read morereasonable amount of time.

From the owner: Alcinda Alterations LLC is a female-black-owned business and isn't just about achieving the perfect…read morefit, we want to empower you to feel confident and beautiful in what you wear. Our seamstresses have over 30 years of experience.