Yvette is the absolute BEST with alterations. I had a somewhat difficult dress to alter due to the neckline, lace upper, and very long train. Yvette nailed every aspect of the details. She was able to pull in the sides, ensure that the neckline was snug but not tight, and created a robust bustle to pull up that long train. She was courteous, prompt, clear in timeline, and affordable. You will not find a better seamstress for your gown. read more

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I called Yvette to have a bustle added on my wedding dress for my wedding which is in just over a month. I came in with my dress that day and she showed me exactly what my dress would look like and what she would be doing. I dropped off the dress that day after our consultation and she called me to pick it up a week later. Yvette did an incredible job on my dress, which had a very large amount of layers and details and it came out beautifully, along with her getting to it so quickly and extremely reasonably priced. I highly recommend Yvette! read more

I would give Yvette 100 stars if I could! She is absolutely wonderful and her work is flawless. It was a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend this kind and extremely talented lady! She is soft spoken, but very gracious and my dress turned out perfect! She hemmed it, (it has a flowy ruffle in front and A line shape), delicately removed all the tags, pressed it and gave me a fresh clear bag, as my garment bag was a bit short. She was welcoming in her home (which is her business location), and I felt very comfortable there. I hope brides, moms and anyone needing quality work with extreme attention to detail will consider contacting Yvette. Thank you! read more

The reviews are VERY misleading. I purchased a dress off the rack from a well versed wedding boutique that didn't have their own tailor. I was told by the boutique that 2 months before the wedding would be ideal since I only needed the sleeves taken up a bit and length hemmed. When I called Yvette and told her what I needed done. She rudely asked why I had waited so long. (My wedding was 3 months away). I explained what the boutique told me. She said she would take a look if I could bring it in. I should have read the signs. But she had such wonderful reviews, I decided to move forward. The appointment was at her residence. It was extremely awkward. She was very cold and made my mom and I feel very uncomfortable. It's almost as if she was unhappy to have us in her home. We remained very pleasant and respectful. My mom is Deaf and we use American Sign Language when communicating. Yvette for some reason was very uncomfortable with this and continuously asked me if my mother was really Deaf. This really upset me but I tried to keep it together. During the fitting, she immediately told me she was not qualified nor had the time to do it. She again was lecturing me for waiting so long. At this point, I just ended the conversation. With a smile, I thanked her for her time, grabbed my dress and we left. This experience made me dread the next tailor. A couple days later, I met with another tailor who was incredibly sweet, comforting and skilled. She was able to get my dress to me within a month, and it was amazingly done. In the end, Yvette is not a highly skilled tailor. And she should have been upfront about that - instead of just being rude to me. She made my experience awful and I wouldn't suggest her to any bride. read more

Mrs. Yvette runs her business out of her house. Let me just tell you, before you judge this little old lady... she is absolutely WONDERFUL. And probably has better hands than any of your local dry cleaners. I'm SO relieved that my gown was altered with care, that the fittings exceeded my expectations, and it was returned to me in a timely manner. There was a total of four appts/waves of altering. Taking in the corset, then hemming the bottom, bustle and 'I do' blue patch, then sewing in last minute straps. My gown is a corset with lace, which required meticulous alterations; it was no easy feat. Mrs. Yvette was also very helpful in suggesting things I didn't think about, such as adding straps when dancing etc. She is very friendly, does precise work and her prices are more than reasonable. read more

I cannot recommend Yvette enough! She tailored my wedding gown in 2 months before my wedding and the quality of work was beyond amazing! (She also had it finished with an entire month to spare!) She was able to add cups, hem my wedding gown, add a bustle to both my dress and bow sash, and add hooks & buttons for the bow onto the dress to keep secure and the quality of work was amazing. AND her prices are very good, affordable and very fair. I paid a lot for my dress but didn't want to go to a retail tailor who overcharges and makes you feel rushed, or go to a dry cleaners where it might be cheap but then you're stressed about the quality. So I found Yvette! What I really loved is that she takes time to work with you. She makes sure you have enough time at your appointment so you don't feel rushed and takes her time pinning to make sure the fit is perfect. When meeting with her you can tell she's clearly a traditional master of her craft and that she takes pure joy and pride in her work! She truly does love to help. She even basted the hem on my wedding dress first before actually cutting the fabric just to allow me to see it for myself before making the final cut! Yvette is so easy and enjoyable to work with. I would definitely recommend her services to ANYONE!! read more

I purchased an off the rack sample gown and had seen Yvette listed for alterations by a local bridal consignment store. I drove 40-50 min each way for my fittings, even with closer seamstresses available, because of the reviews I'd read about Yvette. I only needed to hem the bottom, but my gown was a nightmare to shorten, with multiple layers underneath and on top, particularly the horsehair tulle that caused her to have to pull up from the top at the seam rather than shorten from the bottom. It was a LOT of work and the price was more than reasonable. Her work never compromised the look and effect of the dress, which was quite a feat when you have to lose 5 1/2 inches of skirt! I highly recommend Yvette - you can certainly trust her with the most delicate and complicated work. read more

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Yvette did amazing job altering my mother of the groom dress. Her workmanship and attention to detail really gave me confidence about my dress. I would highly recommend her to anyone and hope one day she can make my daughter's wedding dress! read more

Yvette is our lifesaver! Not only did she come to our rescue when my daughter couldn't find anyone to steam her wedding dress, she did superbly professional work at a very reasonable price. She also included her veil. We are beyond grateful. Thank you Yvette!! read more

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I highly recommend this service for alterations and fittings. I had to get a maid of honor dress fitted in a short amount of time. With yvette I was able to get it done in less than a week, sooner than i anticipated! She was very professional and very open to hear my suggestions. The space for the alterations was a clean, neat environment. I will definitely go back if needed in the future! read more

I'm a wedding coordinator. I got my own wedding gown altered here in 2013 after working with a previous bride and client who used Yvette. I've since sent three other local brides to her and they've all been very happy with the results. Excited to continue to recommend her. read more

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Yvette did a fantastic job with my wedding gown! I called her on a Saturday 3 weeks prior to my wedding wanting her to sew in some cups and move skirt clips from the bustle are to the waist. When I was calling around, no one else would touch it since it was so soon before my wedding out of state. But Yvette said come on over! She was so sweet in suggesting I let it out a little so that I could sit down I had waited so close to the wedding because I was exercising and redistributing my happy lbs...I was close to my goal but not quite lol. Anyway, she said she would try to get it to me by that Thursday so we have plenty of time if something was off. I was so shocked when she called on WEDNESDAY! It was Perfect! I danced all night...no problem. Yvette was a Godsend and was really affordable...half of what I expected with a heavily beaded gown. Do not hesitate to book her! read more

I can not recommend Yvette enough as not only did she do an an incredible beautiful job with my wedding dress, but this was all within 7 weeks. We had gotten engaged just a few weeks prior and never once did she make me feel badly about my time constraint. Her prices are much better than anyone else! And most of all, Yvette is patient and warm and caring. She makes you feel like a family member who she wants to look stunning on their special day. She is more than just someone who does alternations - her background as a dressmaker enables her to understand your body, fit and wishes for how you want your dress to flow for your wedding. She went above and beyond on my dress - it looked exquisite. She made me feel like a fairy princess on my wedding day! read more

Yvette helped alter and press my wedding dress. I was initially going to have it altered by the shop where I purchased the dress, but after my first fitting didn't feel comfortable, so I found Yvette. She informed me that we were in the 'rush' timeline being only a couple of months out, but was very flexible with me and was able to get everything done on time. I was initially stressed because the dress was too large and ill-fitting at the bust when I picked it up from the store, but Yvette's clear expertise put me at ease. She was able to alter the length, bust, and hook a belt to the dress. By the final pickup, everything was perfect. I also hired her to press the dress, to which she pressed every layer which goes above and beyond the standard. Yvette was incredibly detail-oriented taking time with every adjustment to make sure it was perfect. She was, as others have expressed, transparent, and honest, which I truly appreciated throughout the experience. Finding someone to alter an expensive dress for an important day is hugely stressful; I highly recommend Yvette as she put me at ease throughout the entire process. Thanks, Yvette! read more

Being a part of the unfortunate trend, COVID brides, my fiancé and I went through postponing our wedding to at the last minute deciding to keep our original wedding date and elope! My biggest problem was my dress. No one would even look at my dress being a month away. Yvette gladly let me make a last minute appointment with her and accepted the job. My dress only needed hemming and a strap adjustment. Her price was beyond reasonable. She even finished my dress in a week and fixed some loose button loops on the back of my dress. I had found my Badgley Mischka wedding dress at a sample sale and was extremely nervous with its complicated beading and material. Yvette made my dress look better than I how I brought it in! She is very honest about work that needed to be done and I appreciated her input. I will update with pictures soon! Just wanted to post in case any other brides are stressed and looking for someone to trust! read more

This review is long overdue but better late than never! Yvette did a fantastic job on my wedding gown alteration. I found my dress one month before my wedding, and luckily it fit almost perfectly off the rack. I still needed it hemmed, bustled, and taken in slightly, but the first few places I called quoted me ridiculous prices for relatively minor alterations. Yvette's prices were very reasonable, and she was able to squeeze in my fitting and alterations on short notice. Although she was a little dismayed that I waited until the last minute, she was very sweet and professional about the whole process, and her work was impeccable. I am so grateful that I was able to find her! read more

Yvette is kind, considerate, and fast. We were having a Prom dress altered (shortened) and there were 7 layers on this princess-like dress. We dropped the dress off and within 4 days, Yvette was calling because she was finished. The dress was being shortened to accommodate a petite height person and the price was $100 less than I was quoted elsewhere so her prices are certainly competitive. She is professional and did a great job! I highly recommend Yvette! read more

Yvette is amazing. She is careful to understand what your vision is. She explains everything to you and also gives her advice. I brought my dress to her 2 months before my wedding and she accommodated the short time frame with no issues at all! The best part is that I brought in a lace cape veil that needed a lot of work to her a week before Christmas, and had it ready in 5 days. She'll always return your phone call promptly. She's also very sweet! read more

Yvette is a true master at her craft. My dress needed a lot of work since I got it second-hand and it was previously tailored for someone with a much different body shape than mine. I was worried the dress wouldn't fit well. It was also less than four months to my wedding date and I was kind of in a panic. But, when she was done, you couldn't tell it had been altered. It was beautifully done and you can tell she has a lot of respect for the dresses she works with and she knows what she's doing. She has immaculate attention to detail. Her prices are very reasonable for the amount of work she did. She was able to tailor it perfectly to me and did so in a timely manner. Thank you! read more

My best friend was getting married in about a week and needed alterations to her dress. Yvette was able to get her in on Wednesday night and had alterations done by Sunday morning. Super fast! And it fit perfectly. She was very reasonable and we would not have had this fast of a turn around at a bridal shop. Very nice and generous woman that does great work. read more

I contacted Yvette to see if she could help me with a few alterations for my wedding gown after I was not comfortable at all in having alterations down through a local bridal shop. I must say Yvette is WONDERFUL. She is very knowledgeable, experienced, professional, patient, helpful, amazingly sweet and most importantly, caring. A bit about my wedding dress: it is a Paloma Blanca A-line gown with a French Alencon top and silk dupioni skirt bottom. I had spoken with her by phone to see if she would be able to change the neckline, add bra cups, possibly take up the hem, fix a few missing buttons, and add a bustle. After I first met with her to show her the dress, she suggested that I not modify the neckline because the flower design in the scalloped lace material would not look as nice if modified. She pointed out that she would have had to cut into the flower design that was actually centered very nicely on the dress, which then I realized she was right! I trusted her suggestion and heeded her advice - we decided to not modify the neckline afterall, and I felt reassured in knowing why. I didn't have my shoes picked out at the time, so I scheduled another time in which I could meet with her for a fitting. She shared several helpful tips to make my A-line gown look better at the bottom (and slightly fuller) by considering a crinoline slip. And again, she was right! I went out to another local bridal shop to get the A-Line slip (and bra cups) and ended up liking the look much better. We didn't need to do any major hemming because the dress had already fit me pretty well. Pretty cool! Yvette did help me see the various options for the bustle. We agreed that the underbustle was nice, which required taking up the hem to just the lining underneath. She also mentioned how she would fix the missing buttons and secure the current ones better, in addition to how she would press my dress by hand. When I went to pick up my dress, I was so impressed!!! She did an amazing job and I couldn't have been happier to have found such a caring person who takes pride in her work. I would definitely recommend Yvette to brides who need wedding gown alterations done and/or have their dress pressed!!! read more

Yvette is amazing- as a seamstress and a person. I took her my wedding dress and she was an expert- she did the hem, bustle, and waist- suggesting great (and more cost effective) tailoring tricks that made for the perfect dress. And when she found out I was only in town for a week she finished it for me before I left, all without charging more! I got the perfectly tailored dress within a few days for a great price. And she's a perfect joy to work with- super sweet, true artist, and happy to help. read more

I called Yvette because of the reviews I had seen online and can definitely agree with the other brides that she is an expert at what she does. In a very short period of time Yvette was able to take in the body of my wedding dress so that it fit perfectly, do amazingly detailed work on a crooked chiffon skirt to make it fall evenly, and engineer a bustle out of an 8-inch train. I would highly recommend Yvette for wedding gown tailoring. read more

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Yvette is very professional and did a great job on the dress. Her pricing was very fair too. She originally gave me an estimate for the work needed, but once looking at what work was actually involved, she called me to tell me that she has reviewed the price and would charge me less. I loved working with her. read more

Yevette did alterations and the bustle for my lace wedding dress with train She was amazing! I am so thankful I found her to work on my wedding dress! She did a fabulous job and was very efficient! She is very meticulous and thorough, and took the time to make sure every element of the dress was perfect.  I can't wait to refer people to her. Her place was always clean and I felt very comfortable to leave my wedding dress there.  And her price was very reasonable compare to others I will for sure keep in touch with her and see her again! read more

Yvette did an amazing job fixing a bridesmaid gown for me that was way too long and way too big on the top. She took the time to make sure the hem was completely even and that the sides were pinned for optimal fit. I could not be happier with the work and the price for these alterations! I would definitely go back if I need alterations in the future. read more

Yvette did the alterations and bustle for my wedding dress. She did an amazing job on my dress and was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She is a true professional but also warm and kind. Yvette has an amazing attention to detail, spending over an hour pinning the dress on my first fitting so that everything would be perfect. You can see the pride that she takes in her work. I wasn't in a rush but it only took about a month for a series of 3 fittings. Her pricing was also very affordable, considerably less than the shop that I purchased my dress but with far more personal service. read more

Our first experience with Yvette was when she did all our alterations for my daughter's wedding in September, 2015. Since then we have had more weddings and special occasions and Yvette has done any and all adjustments and hems, as well as most recently an update on a 40 year old gown. She is a meticulous seamstress, careful and thorough as well as being very creative, designing her own changes to update a vintage dress. I highly recommend her! read more

Ms. Yvette pressed my wedding dress by hand on the week of my wedding. She did a phenomenal job and I am so happy that my bridal boutique recommended me to go to her. Ms. Yvette is very professional, sweet and flexible. She explained what I had to do from the moment I picked up my dress to the day of the wedding. She even helped me take my dress to the car! very sweet! She also pressed my veil, which looked very nice! I highly recommend for any bride to take their dress to Yvette if they need to get their dress or veil pressed. read more

I am getting married in June 2017. About 5 months before the wedding I started to look for a place to get my dress altered. I found Yvette online. Yvette finished the alterations on my dress in less than a month (which I didn't expect b/c most places I found said it could take 4-5 months). I had 3 visits - the initial one to speak to her about what I wanted to get done and what the cost would be, the 2nd one to make sure the length and other minor items were as I would want and to pin things up for her to create my bustle, then the last one in which everything had been completed and I could take my dress. Yvette was professional, sweet, quick, and did excellent/quality work. I would recommend her to anyone. It was a bit pricey but not really more than what you would pay at any other skilled seamstress that does work on wedding dresses. She does work out of her home but do not let that deter you. She has a beautiful home in a nice neighborhood. Yvette brought in the waist of my dress so it could show my hips/shape, shortened my dress a lot (I am 4 ft 11 in), created a bustle, fixed a small tare in the back of the inside of the dress, sewed up the ribbon (that kept opening up at the stitch) for the corset on the dress, added a bit of velcro behind the buttons above the open back of my dress to make sure the top would stay closed (since the buttons kept coming loose), and tucked in and sewed up the arms a bit as it was a little long at my shoulders. I bought my dress 2nd hand from someone who was selling their dress. It was not a designer gown. Yvette made the dress look like it was a designer gown and like it was made just for me. Hopefully once I get married, I can supplement this review with a picture. read more

Yvette's work is impeccable!! She was able to take a dress purchased online from china that looked like it was sewn by a 12 year old as a project and turn it into something beautiful!!!! My wedding day was everything I imagined. Word to the wise: DO NOT PURCHASE ONLINE FROM CHINA!!! Thank you YVETTE!!!!! read more

Yvette is wonderful. I needed my bridesmaid dress hemmed and pressed on short notice, and she did a beautiful job at a beyond reasonable price. She is professional, courteous, and such a sweet, kind person. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Great experience getting alterations done on a wedding dress. Would recommend getting all quotes and estimates for service done in writing, as verbal agreements ended up being confusing. Also takes cash only. read more

Yvette made major alterations on my wedding dress only 3 weeks before my wedding. She was kind, loving, sweet, timely, and the quality of work was phenomenal. I couldn't believe the quality for the price. This woman loves what she does and is proud of the work she completes. It was honestly a pleasure to visit with her for my fittings. I feel so lucky to have found her. I cried when I said good-bye to her because she really made me feel so special with all of the care she gave to me and making my dress perfect. She was truly a blessing to work with. Definitely recommended, whether you are in a time crunch or not. :-) read more

I went to Yvette to have my wedding gown altered in summer 2017. She did a really incredible job. I needed extensive alterations to the back of the gown (it was sheer and I wanted it filled in with lace so I could wear a bra with it), as well as hemming, attaching the belt, adding more lace to the straps, and a bustle. She did a really beautiful job. I'm so thrilled with the dress. Her prices were very reasonable and she was flexible with appointment scheduling. I would highly recommend Yvette to anyone looking for alterations! read more

I am so happy I brought my dress here for the alterations - Yvette is very professional, meticulous, and really knows what she is doing. She pays attention to all the details of the dress and makes sure that the fit is just right. My wedding was in less than two months when I brought it to Yvette, and she not only did a wonderful job with the alterations, but was able to get it all done in just a few weeks! Before bringing the dress to Yvette, I felt like I was drowning in tulle and train. She really nailed the length and it almost feels like a total new dress. I will definitely be recommending Yvette to friends and family. read more

I have been calling Yvette an angel since the first time I called her...not kidding. I am having my wedding in Italy and was anxious about getting my dress hand pressed and traveling with it. Yvette beautifully hand pressed my dress as well as got it ready for travel by pinning the train to the dress to prevent wrinkles and pinning the top half of the dress to a plastic bodice (both of which I did not consider doing, and was thrilled with her idea). In addition to getting my dress ready, she noticed that the cups inside my dress were not sewn in well by the person who did my alterations - one was nearly falling out! She pointed this out and sewed them in correctly for me. Thank goodness she noticed. My experience with Yvette made me wish I found her earlier so she could have done my alterations. She is both extremely kind and knowledgable. Most importantly, I could tell that she really cared about me being happy with my dress so that I could enjoy my wedding day. Lastly, her pricing is incredibly reasonable - a rare find in this area! I highly recommend Yvette for your wedding dress needs! read more

Yvette is a professional dressmaker and seamstress in the old school tradition. She is fastidious and takes great care in her work. Yvette shortened my wedding gown and added a bustle, and then pressed it and the veil and had them ready for me the Thursday before the wedding. She is an expert, and it shows in how she knows her fabrics, how she measures, and the care she takes in every detail, including things like showing me how to zip the dress bag to avoid pinching the dress. She called me the morning of the day I was to pick up my dress at 5, because rain was scheduled to start at 5 and she was concerned the dress might get wet between her house and the car. She recommended I come early. She is very reasonably priced for the level of skill and quality. I called her to schedule a first appt 6 months out, but she advised me not to come until 3 months before the wedding to be sure my weight was stable. Things like that. I would definitely recommend Yvette for anyone who values personal attention and high quality craftsmanship. read more

I could not have been more pleased with Yvette's work. She was incredibly thorough in all aspects of alterations for my wedding gown. She was so detail-oriented in her work. She went the extra mile in hemming my gown as well as in creating the bustle by adjusting the placement of flowers on the outer tulle layer and adding extra reinforcement for the bustle. The dress looks amazing thanks to her! I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. read more

She was very professional, courteous, and did an amazing job with the alterations on my bridesmaid dress. Her work was impeccable and was able to get the job done in a timely manner! If you need a dress that needs to be altered and want detailed-oriented seamstress with expertise, definitely go to her! One of the downsides is that she is a bit on the pricey side given that I am a student, but since I was in a time crunch, it was TOTALLY worth it. Thanks Yvette! read more