Had a relatively small tailoring need to bring in a sleeve. Value for money is questionable but the work is satisfactory and the staff polite. I would repeat all things considered as long as you're comfortable with the pricing model. read more

Excellent work! Very pleasant, proficient tailors. Delivered so far as promised. Prices reasonable for the quality of the work.

I finally got my item back, it was my decision to have them hold it for a month. Really nice quality work they do from the small jobs to couture. I want to give a special shout out to Rose, she was incredibly helpful to me. I also met the owner, who by chance also owns Towne Cleaners. 189 Grove st Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. I would recommend this business. The prices are inline with competition, with great customer service. I always like to work with companies, locally, to find this quality of work and Customer Service at this day & age, I Think is a hidden gem . read more

Excellent seamstress. Did a wonderful job in my daughter's wedding gown and my MOB gown!! Very good with details and pays attention to what the bride wanted. read more

I had a really good experience here having two dresses altered. I will definitely go back. The storefront was very clean and comfortable and they have great communication about the status of the items. Very professional. read more

we have brought several pieces to Yelena's for alterations and every job has been done to perfection, no matter how complicated. So glad we found this place!!! read more

They did an incredible job tailoring my wedding dress. Fully tailored in just under a month. My dress was a size too large for me and she made it hug my body in all the right ways. I am forever grateful and I highly recommend!! Very professional and expert at what she does :) read more

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They tailored my bridesmaid dress beautifully. And when there was an issue that needed troubleshooting, they worked with me to figure out a solution. read more

I needed a dresses altered for my sister's wedding. With all of the pandemic delays pushing more weddings to this summer my normal tailor was unavailable - but their loss was my win! After a quick Yelp search I found Yelena's and could not have had a more perfect experience. The ability to make the first appointment took 1 minute; the fitting experience was calming and they pinned the dress in a way that you just *knew* they knew how a woman's body curves, and the turnaround time was more than acceptable. With all that great service coupled with the ladies' abilities to make you feel at ease with leaving your garment with them make it a place I will always come back when I need these types of alterations. read more

Yelena Couture Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I came in with a a pretty big ask and short timeline to alter a bigger than I needed wedding dress to fit my pregnancy bump in a 5 week turnaround. Everyone was incredibly friendly and quick to help me out. I also had ordered two sizes up based on the advice from BHLDN stylist which ended up being a lot to take in so they even had to alter the bodice area in the end. Really appreciate the quality of work and the willingness to hear me on additional alterations needed after the first fitting. Also no surprises in cost which is very helpful when you're working on a budget. They're location isn't the closest to me but will definitely come back with my future tailoring projects! read more

Yelena Couture Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

When I got married this summer, Rose did my wedding gown fittings. She was so lovely to work with and did an amazing job hemming the length, creating my bustle, taking in the waist, and making my gown's sheer sleeves fit just right. Rose also did my mother-in-law's gown. We would absolutely recommend Yelena Couture for any tailoring and alterations! Thank you, Rose! read more

Yelena Couture Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I love yelena, They do the best always! I left my Chanel jacket to alter and they charged me a really fair price ! They are really friendly!

Three days before my daughter's prom, we went to pick up her dress. Samra rudely insisted that we had already picked up the dress (which we had not). Amid tears and a lot of stress, Samra was painfully dismissive and straight up nasty. I finally got her to call the owner, who insisted that we had picked up her dress. I demanded he search all the dress and he recommended that we go out and purchase another brand new dress. Seriously?! The next day, I get a text from Sergio saying that they found the dress. The dress was crumpled, damaged, no explanation, and no apology for the stress they put a kid (and her mom) through. Never again. read more

Samea was absolutely amazing!! I really appreciated her attention to detail, quality of work and warm customer service. She tailored everything from flare jeans and swimsuits to blouses and cocktail dresses. I will go back in a heartbeat! read more

worst experience of my life. they lost my dress, swore I had already picked it up, refused to let me check the back for it, and even refused to apologize. The manager and the staff were all horrible and ruined my daughters prom. NEVER GO THERE. read more

I had 3 suits tailored for a plethora of events (That's right, I said "plethora"), all on consecutive weekends. The staff was very attentive and responsive to my requests. Their COVID protocols made me feel safe in the space at all times. I was very happy with how the suits turned out and will be going back in the future! read more

Yelena is the best tailor in the area. They have altered all my dresses from Oscar de la Renta to Ulla Johnson. They know how clothes should fit and fall. I wouldn't take my clothes anywhere else. read more

Rosie and everyone at Yelena couture are amazing. You are paying for quality craftsmanship. She has tailored everything for me for a year and I trust no one more! She is the best! read more

Best tailor out there with attentive attention to detail. The team is very professional and they have so much experience with designer cloths, bridals and delicate material as well as any type of fabric. i took several premium designer dresses; Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and they did an amazing job. They also good at restyling cloths. if you have an old dress that you want to restyle eg remove sleeves or shorten it they can do it. i also bought a gorgeous designer dress that was kind of tights on me but the price was very low, before removing the tag i took it there to see if they can make it work and they did just a fantastic job! do not hesitate to go there for any type of alteration , you wont be disappointed. they are also a small business owned by a minority if you would like to support their business. read more

I can't say enough good things about Rose (owner)!! I called her on Saturday afternoon, 30 min before close time. I explained that I just purchased a dress for a vacation that I'm going to the next morning and begged for her to see me so she can make it shorter. Even though she had a personal appointment shortly after, she agreed to see me and did the work on the spot super professionally! Thanks to her I was able to enjoy my new dress on vacation. Phenomenal service - very professional work - super reasonable price! Perfection!! With this kind of service (and being super close to where I live), I'll never go anywhere else! I'll be going to her again soon with another fix I need. Thank you very much Rose! You are the best!! read more

Very pleased with my experience with Yelena Couture. I just moved here and needed my wedding dress altered. It fits perfectly now, and it looks great! Highly recommend going here to get your clothes altered! read more

Yelena Couture Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Ripped pocket on brand new dress. Reached out to several tailors. Yelena contacted me immediately with an appointment that morning. Expert repair, quick turn-around, reasonably priced. read more

I have now had 3 dresses altered at Yelena Couture. Each time the alterations have been flawless, finished on-time, and fairly priced. This shop was recommended to me by a friend who had a similar experience with her alterations. I will not go anywhere else in Boston! I highly recommend Yelena Couture. read more

Incredibly friendly service, and wonderful at working with my shy, skinny daughter who needed to have her flower girl dress taken in several inches at the waist. Rose did a beautiful job with a week's turnaround time, and there were tons of compliments at the wedding. We discussed whether the sleeves should also be taken in, but then agreed that it would be considerable work and unnecessary -- I appreciate that she didn't try to upset me on additional alterations! The price felt a little on the high end initially ($65), but I haven't had to get dress alterations in years, and since the dress had multiple layers, including a thick base fabric and a very delicate overlay, I can see how it might be more complicated. read more

Last year, I inherited a vintage mink coat that belonged to my grandmother. I went to a number of different tailors so I could have her coat altered to fit me and I was either given an exorbitant quote, told that it would take a minimum of 6 months or told that alterations would not be possible. I then found Yelena Couture via Yelp and decided to give them a try due to their excellent reviews. I was told that they could definitely alter my coat for a very reasonable price and they could do so within 3 weeks. I am happy to say that I picked up my coat this afternoon and I couldn't be more satisfied! It's fits perfectly! read more

Yelena helped me alter my wedding dress, she was always so helpful and friendly. And the alterations came out beautifully . She also made a lace robe that was well tailored and fit well. read more

Yelena did an incredible job tailoring my Balmain dress with thick difficult material! I bought it a size to big and she was able to fix the extra space near the zipper, which is pretty tricky! I would highly recommend Yelena for all your expensive pieces. read more

I made an appointment to have a bridesmaids dress hemmed and altered. Yelena Couture cancelled my first appointment and said they were closed with no legitimate reason, but rescheduled me for the following week. The morning of my second appointment, they texted me to say they were closed again. Completely unprofessional, with no clear reason for being closed on two business days. I will be taking my business elsewhere after this unprofessional and annoying experience. read more

I cannot recommend Yelena couture enough. Rose is a master at alterations, from simple to complex. And she is sweet and trustworthy and a pleasure to deal with. She also gives great advice as to whether to alter something and how to do it best. I have lost a lot of weight and some of my clothes were good quality and I wanted to keep them but get them dramatically taken in and she was excellent - it's like having a whole new wardrobe. Also her location is wonderful, not your typical alteration place, very private and spacious, with large dressing room. And they are extra careful and cautious during covid. read more

Yelena Couture has truly changed my life. I love improving upon and re-inventing many of the clothes I buy. Of course I also need them to conform to my 2-size body, which is small on top and big on the bottom. Ever since I discovered Rose many years ago, this body I inherited is no longer a problem! Rose can take garments that used to be on my "No way" list and make them fit to a tee! But to resume where I started out, Rose makes it possible for me, (and helps me to) re-invent clothing to my liking. I can now buy a tunic top and have Rose turn it into a crop top. I can see a skirt that is a size zero made of incredibly gorgeous fabric and ask Rose to turn it into a scarf! No problem. I know what I'm dreaming of...she makes the dream come true. A bonus is that she can make all this magic take place in an usually short period of time. Previous tailors I've been to turn things around in 2 or 3 weeks. Rose can make it happen in days. And it doesn't hurt that her spacious and comfortable shop has its own parking lot and is conveniently located right near the Chestnut Hill Mall. I should be keeping Rose a secret, but she's too good for me to hoard! Enjoy!! read more

Beautiful coat tailoring and it was ready before I expected! She also took the time to fix small things like the label and button, making it look like brand new! read more

Yelena Couture is amazing! I damaged a really nice shirt a couple of hours before I needed to wear it and Rose was able to repair it for me in minutes. Now you can't even tell that it got damaged. I will definitely be back!! read more

This review is for customer service only, I have not had any work done by Rose. I reached out to her on 12/20/18 in a panic because my maid of honor dress didn't fit for my little sisters new years eve wedding! Yikes! She responded on facebook at 930pm and was happy to help accommodate my last minute alterations. In the morning I called a local tailor that was 5 min down the street (vs 35 min without Boston traffic!) and they helped me out. I only went with them because of convenience. Rose was supportive, responsive, and great at communicating in a pinch. I hope I get to check out her work in the future! read more

Rose is really sweet and a pro at what she does. She gave great advice on the length and structure of my dresses. I was in and out very quickly. Customer service is excellent: I FB messaged in a panic at 11pm to ask if the store would be open during the snow storm for my pick up. I was surprised at the instant, late night response. My dresses and jacket came out wonderfully & I am looking forward to wearing them with confidence :) thanks Rose! read more

I am so, so impressed with the job well done by Rosa! I needed a suit tailored ASAP and she did it within 24 hours. It fits perfectly. She is so friendly and willing to help. Definitely worth the money and I'll be back again. read more

this place is unreliable. their hours online are diff then the hours they told me they could do, and they been unprofessional in communication. do not like it there. read more

I have been a loyal customer for number of years. Yelena is a true professional. She loves her work and quality speaks volumes. I hope she stays open despite turmoil at Atrium Mall. The mall looks like a desert. Highly recommend! Don't hesitate to visit. A+ read more

I was referred to Yelena Couture by the store I purchased my wedding gown from. I will make sure that this store will never refer anyone to them after the terrible experience I had. First of all their prices were outrageous. The alterations they did do were half-assed and you could tell they took shortcuts wherever they could. Yelena was rude and so was her staff. When I picked up my gown the hem was not even and the garment bag I brought it in, was completely destroyed from them treating my dress like trash. She had every excuse in the book about the hem and when I got the gown home after not wanting to deal with them anymore there was a red nail polish stain on the bust of my gown! On my wedding day, I went to get into the car and stuck myself with pins, which were left in my gown!! They completely forgot to alter one of the layers! When I took the pins out, so that I wouldn't get pricked again, the hem dropped 2 inches. My dress was too long all day and I was tripping on it. The bustle was also not done correctly and again was dress was too long. The back dragged and everyone stepped on it all night. It was the worst vendor I dealt with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Every other vendor did amazing jobs. At Yelena Couture they just want to take your money and do as little work as possible, hoping you won't notice their terrible workmanship. When I contacted them to try to resolve these issues, they told me Yelena was on vacation and they couldn't do anything about it. They promised to mail me a new garment bag so that I could transport my gown safely, because they destroyed my garment bag. It had holes and was covered in dirt. That replacement garment bag never came int he mail... they totally blew me off. Never ever get anything altered by them! That was the biggest mistake I made! read more

I have been coming to Yelena for close to 10 years now. She has altered, hemmed, pinned, and created countless pieces for my family and I. Growing up in Newton, her location in the Atrium Mall has always been convenient and easy to access. Her skill and talent comes from her native home of Russia and is not something that is easily found in this country. Her team is always friendly and pleasant, and no matter what my time frame may be, Yelena has never let me down. Not to recently an impromptu event had me scrambling to find a dress just days before, and of course, nothing seemed to fit right. I made a quick phone call to the store and Yelena asked me to come in within the hour. Yelena transformed my 'blah' dress, to a form fitting masterpiece, needless to say, it was a hit! I've tried other local tailors near Newton Center, there are a few, nobody compares to Yelena's quality, compassion and excellence in her craft. read more

So we had just moved from Boston to Chestnut Hill. I LOVE my tailor in Boston but I was looking for someone local. I tried Yelena Couture based on the great reviews I had read online. I dropped off numerous items to her for alteration and was told to return in a week. I returned a little over a week later and she apologized, she had forgotten to alter my clothing. I had to come back 2 days later. After picking up my alterations, I finally reviewed them and the strap on a jumper I had altered was twisted. I had my assistant return to her today to repair this. She was told this was a repair she did, yet despite that, she charged me to fix what she did incorrectly. When I called her on the phone she denied fixing this jumper in the past. Needless to say, I have not had the same experience as others and will make the treck into Boston to my original tailor, Bostonian Tailoring. It will be a hassle, but worth the trip! read more