I have been going to this talented , hard working woman for 28 years . She is amazing as I've purchased a dress for son's wedding four sizes too large and she altered to my size, as she's done the near impossible redesigned outfits for me. read more

A-1 Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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This was my 2nd time going and she turned down doing any service for me. I think she has a problem with the color of my skin.. how are you too busy to take my service? read more

This was my first time going here. The owner is very sweet and she was quick and did a good job. With that said... I had two skirts hemmed. One was two later. While I did not ask for the price, I didn't think it would be an issue because as a shorter person, I have a LOT of my clothes taylored. When she told me the price I nearly fell over. $80. For heming two skirts. Absolutely not. I paid her because I wanted my skirts back and I did not ask the price, but I will never go there again. $40 for a simple hem is out of the question. read more

Alterations for three slacks. Very nice work, very friendly and good price. I would highly recommend read more

Excellent service for years in alterations. Wow just received my purse back for sewn on patches! Love!!! Fast, great pricing and We love the little lady who takes the orders and such!!! This is the Only place you need. No worries. The job he's done beautifully! read more

Kinda pricey though. Plus, she gave me a price, then on the receipt, she added an additional $4 without telling me, so unsure i would go back now. read more

The lady who works here is super nice and does a good job for a good price. I have been going to her for alterations for years and have always been satisfied. read more

If you're searching for a local tailor, I highly recommend this lady. She's hemmed four of my pants in the past, and her work has been exceptional. The attention to detail and the quality of her craftsmanship are truly great. And her pricing is very reasonable. read more

Highly recommend! I brought my dress here for alterations, and she had it expedited to be ready in just three days at a great price! On top of that, she was incredibly kind and offered helpful recommendations. This place is truly a hidden gem. Drop-off and pickup were quick and easy, and I'll definitely be returning. read more

I came here to have a hole in my shirt sewed and was told they don't do that here. Not sure why the name has "alterations" in it if they don't alter clothes. She told me they were just a cleaners and that was disappointing. Would not recommend. read more

The little Korean lady is the sweetest person, she made an amazing alteration for my girlfriend and gave us an great price for a 3 day rush.

I started a new job that requires jeans, and being a big & short boy, I had to make sure I had good fitting jeans. Right after going to Levi's I went straight to A-1 alterations, to get it altered. It is in a non-busy area with lots of parking but it close to a bar and karaoke bar. Upon walking in, she told me to go to the fitting room and put the pants on. She went straight into it, and it took like 5 mins just to figure out where to alter. It was so fast. She's such a sweet lady, and deserved nothing but the best. You can tell she loves what she does and she's pro at it. The shop itself is just a really small shop, and gives such a nurturing & home feel. She understand English very well, but you could tell it's not her first language, so please if you go there be prepared & be respectful. She told me the pants will be done in a week, but I told her I'd pay her extra to get it done in 4 days. She got it done in 3 days, and she refused to take my tip, but I gave it to her anyways. She's so sweet & I know she's doing this not just for her but her family so please be generous with tipping, she deserves it. I'll be back with more jeans and others soon! **EDIT** after reading some of the negative reviews about her speaking, I just want to add my opinion on that. It is obvious she isn't from here, so her English will be broken. I just want to say, MOST of these alteration shops consists of people that moved to America for a better life, please keep in mind that they're doing jobs that your family can't and won't do. That's how they make a living. If your review is on her English, go learn how to alter clothes & open a business or find another store. But putting a 1 star for that is crazy. It takes basic knowledge to put together a few words that she says and make a sentence. She is a respectful & talented woman, and she doesn't need any of the negativity. The audacity & privilege of these people is unbearable sometimes. Thank you. read more

I love her works on my pants. She is friendly. And the price is reasonable. I will come back soon.

Came here to have a dress altered and she got it done so fast! The price was better than I had expected and she refused to take a tip. What a sweet lady! I wish i had insisted more on the tip because she did an amazing job. Told me she would get it done in 4 days and had it done in 2. This lady deserves your business! read more

Good quick service, turn around was fast and priced well. I'll be back for future alteration needs. Had three pairs of jeans hemmed.

Cathy does an outstanding job every time. Fast service. Fair pricing. Highly recommended to all. Thank you! P.S. On a side note Cathy's a super nice person as well. read more

The seamstress was very kind and friendly and communicated her suggestions well. I was helped very quickly as a walk-in. Happy with the end results and the clothes were ready by the end of the week with a fair price! Will be coming back here for future alterations. read more

I didn't have a good experience here. I came to this place based on a recommendation where I got my daughter's prom dress. The lady here did not seem like she wanted to help, she kept saying "it's too much work" when we asked about getting her dress hemmed and tightened around the waist. I noticed she was doing similar things with other customers, making suggestions that were easier to do instead of what would've looked the best. I had no problem paying for the work, but she was reluctant to help after telling me she could help over the phone. After standing there for nearly 2hrs we got nothing done. She seemed more than happy to help customers who had simple requests, another issue is she kept telling people she "had no idea how much the job would cost" no estimate, nothing. I'm not sure where the great reviews are coming from here she seemed to laugh at people for no reason when they made requests (which was weird). Needless to say we found another place not too far away they were able to knock out the measurements, get me a quote, and timeline of when the dress would be done. Maybe this lady was just overwhelmed with prom and weddings, but it wasn't a good experience at all. read more

The owner did a wonderful job altering my bridesmaids dress that had three layers. She had it ready in less than a week and the stitching was well-done! A heads up: she does not speak a lot of English. BUT she does a great job regardless of language barriers because she is so talented. Highly recommend supporting this business that has been in Federal Way for many years! read more

Found this shop through a referral in my fb moms group and I am so happy with the couple of items I had repaired by this sweet woman. I dropped them off for minor repairs and she had them ready in just a couple of days and only charged me $12 - such great work I felt like I robbed her at that price. Highly recommend and will be back with anything and everything I need done. read more

Not sure what her name is but she's awesome. The location is right off Pac Hwy and the entrance is a bit tricky. I like to enter off 312th and drive to the back parking lot. I've already been there twice and she's done a great job with our pants. I love that I'm supporting local businesses and on the plus, she's Asian. She measured and makes sure the length is to your liking before you leave. The turn around time isn't that long either. I just dropped off pants to be altered on Saturday and I'm going to pick up on Tues. She's closed on Sundays. The jeans to get altered are only $6 each. This price is awesome! You won't be disappointed. read more

Since moving to Federal Way and being extremely short, I needed to find a go-to person to get my clothes hemmed. I've been coming here for almost two years now and the lady that owns this business is so reliable! She has a quick turn around and her prices are great. She's so great that it has encouraged me to come back to not only get special occasion clothes hemmed but also anything else that is too long. I also feel more comfortable buying clothes that might be too long knowing I can come here and get that adjusted asap. I highly recommend this place! Also, the lady is sweet and welcoming. read more

Let me start out by saying I wanted to give 4 starts initially. The reason is because the price wasn't quite what I was expecting. However, she gets the extra star for putting customers first. I went in on a Monday afternoon needing alterations for two suit pants I needed to begin wearing on Wednesday. She said the wait is about a week, but when I told her about my situation, she said she can have it done by the end of the business day the next day for a small extra charge. It was $5 more per each pair of pants, so I thought it was reasonable. Now, probably for the most important part. The pants fit well with the fit and look I was asking for. She turned an ugly pair of loose looking dress pants into a great slim looking one. She's also pleasant to talk to and is kind. I'd recommend her services, just be aware her pricing is higher than what I'm used to seeing. read more

She was fast and efficient and was able to get my dress done within a week for a reasonable price. The shop owner is very sweet and kind. I would go to her again for sure. read more

The Korean lady was so engaging and talkative (in Korean). She does understand some English and can help you if you show and tell her the issue or problem you want fixed. She did a wonderful job of altering our dresses. She has been doing this for many, many years and does her work well. read more

They were helpful fast and the quality of work was great. I will definitely be going back for all of my alterations

I have been going here for my alterations for years and she has always taken care of me. I've never left unhappy or with any issues.

The lady who does the work here is a professional, great at what she does. I recommend for any type of garment alterations.

This establishment is a "GEM". Alterations I've had done were from hemming some slacks to much more difficult work and I have to say, this wonderfully funny Korean lady exceeded my expectations with the quality of her workmanship. Prices are very reasonable and I am just thrilled to have found this place. 5 stars all the way!!! Anna H read more

What an amazing find!! Kind of a sketchy hole in the wall location, but most definitely amazing. I took a gown in that I needed to be hemmed up sooo much and multiple layers and the little old lady (Korean I believe) was able to help me right away. It took her 4 days to get my work done which was so reasonable seems every other shops I had contacted said it would take on minimum 1-2 weeks. Her work was perfect and you couldn't even tell it was altered. Oh, and the little old lady was absolutely hilarious, she made the whole experience fun and pain free. I will definitely be taking all future alterations to her. read more

A-1 Alterations - My gown after being hemmed and having the hook in the back fixed. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

I had a dress hemline alteration and it was completed in a day. I was pleased with the result and quick service.

She was sweet and fast! I think her turnaround time changes depending on how busy she was but it wasn't that long for me she told me she could have it ready in a few days but I didn't need it for a few weeks so I told her I'd come back in a few weeks when I came back it was done just as I need it read more

The owner is an excellent seamstress and always so nice. She has done several projects for us and they are all top-notch. Highly recommend. read more

I'm going to sound like a broken record, but echoing what everyone is saying: the Korean lady who runs this shop is the most adorable and talented seamstress. Great quality in her work. So affordable and quick. I brought in an expensive bomber jacket with a huge broken seam (expensive jacket, but the original sewing was cheaply done). She gave it back to me in even better condition. read more

I've been here a couple times now to get some clothes fixed and been surprised every time with the quality and turnaround time! Feels like a special hole in the wall find. The prices are fair and the owner is very nice and funny. Great find! read more

Amazing service, amazing outcome! This was my first time getting a formal dress altered, so I was nervous about what to expect - but what a treat! The experience was pleasant from the moment I stepped into the small store to the day I went back to pick up my dress. The owner (Jenny) was very patient in listening to what I (thought was) needed, explained the different changes she had in mind to make me look my absolute best, and was quick in the turnaround and delivery of the final product. I am forever grateful for her professionalism and execution of the work, but also her kindness in understanding my vision and making it possible. I plan to continue coming back for all my future alternation needs and recommend A-1 to anyone. read more

I took in a Pucci like skirt with a semi-matching blouse that was too tight. I had a great party to go to, and she worked magic on that outfit. She took a three inch length off the bottom of the skirt and made to triangles on both sides of the shirt to match them together and made the shirt fit perfectly. It looks like a vintage outfit. I wish I had a photo with me to show. She is as fine a craftsperson seamstress of the likes I haven't seen. If she were in Los Angeles, she would be impossible to get into. read more

I cannot recommend this place! We went in to have my daughters prom dress hemmed. I could barely understand a word the woman (I assume owner) was saying. Her English was extremely broken. She basically ended up saying the dress was too much to alter (it would be a full days work) and she suggested buying a new dress (at least I think that's what she was saying??) I'm actually glad she didn't want to do our dress because I would of been worried about miscommunication and the dress not done properly due to the huge language barrier. We went down the road to Fit-Rite Alterations and they had no problem with our needs for alterations. I wanted to believe all the reviews for this shop but it just was not a pleasant experience. read more

I bought a beautiful vintage floral dress for my graduation last year at a very good price from Amazon. Because of my height, the dress was way too long so I needed it shorter. I did a crap ton of research on where to go to get my dress altered and came across this place on Yelp. I was a bit worried about the two low reviews of this place, but I decided to just give it a shot. Why not, right? I came to this place because of the five-star reviews and I have to say - I was very satisfied! The Korean lady was so, so nice! Very lovely! She shortened my dress perfectly to suit my height and the price was very fair! I highly recommend going to this place and definitely will in the future if I need any of my clothes to be altered. Will also come back for future events (wedding maybe? ha idk). Anyway, she's amazing! Great at what she does with clothing - thumbs up for me read more

Not sure about all the good reviews below?! But I got my pants hemmed and they were God awfully uneven. It looks like the cut prior to the hemm was eyeballed. Since the cut from the get go was a mistake they just decided to just go with the hemm. I'd be careful if you are getting any expensive clothing hemmed here. read more