The prices are way higher than they should be. 1 coat = $100, 1 vest = $50, & 1 pants = $25. I am getting the same work done in a Dallas, TX suburb for $45 for the coat and $20 for the pants. The passive aggressive replies to reviews from the owner are the kicker. read more

They were so friendly and did a great job with my wedding dress. You'll need to make your original appointment about 6 months in advance. I had 3 fittings and each one was about 15 minutes long. They were very detailed and never cut before making sure the hem lines are proper. They are definitely pricey, but did a fantastic job. read more

I had a wonderful experience having my wedding dress altered at A Better Fit with Amanda! She so patient and answered all of my questions along the way! She took my concerns and made every adjustments to address them. After 3 appointments it fits me perfect and the bustle is better than I could imagine! I cannot say enough good things about Amanda! I booked 6 months ahead of my date and they were already filling up! Definitely call with plenty of time since they are in high demand! Thank you Amanda and A Better Fit! (I will add photos after the wedding!) read more

Sandy and Amanda did the most FABULOUS job on my vintage wedding gown. They were so specific about what there was to be done, and thoughtful in their words in actions. They genuinely care about the pieces, and most importantly what it means to you. There won't be a day you leave there without a smile on your face. I never thought it could be restored in such a jaw dropping way. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Great service. Fixed my janky Chinese dress that definitely needed adjusting. Worked wonderfully for my event. Spent more to alter than I did on the dress itself with all its fab ones, but it was well worth it. These ladies are so quick and great to work with. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Will definitely use in the future, should I need anything worthwhile to alter. read more

I needed last minute alterations to a jumpsuit after a dress was lost in the mail for a wedding. A Better Fit was able to see me and deliver the jumpsuit within a week, which I was grateful for; however, I was hoping for better results for $100. I wanted the waist and hips taken in, but the seamstress suggested we add darts to the back and pull up the shoulder instead. These alterations unfortunately changed how the jumpsuit laid and made particularly the back of the jumpsuit unbecoming. When I returned home, I noticed there was also a sizeable hole along one of the front seams as well. Disappointed and frustrated with my experience, but perhaps a traditional item would be more successfully altered here. read more

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I trust sandy and Carolyn with anything! Ive used them in the past for bridesmaids dresses and other simple alterations. Over the past year I had to use them for multiple items as I just recently got married. I knew I could trust them with my wedding dress and they surpassed all of my expectations. My dress had no seams, so Carolyn had to cut around all of the lace and then reattach it at the perfect length and you'd never even know. I was mind blown and so grateful for her talent. The staff is always friendly and I'll continue to use them for any future alterations. read more

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I loved my experience here. If it weren't for the lovely ladies of A Better Fit I wouldn't have worn the dress of my dreams. They restored my Grandmothers wedding dress back to life! read more

A Better Fit Alterations - Here is my grandmothers wedding dress that is 50 years old. They brought her dress back to life. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I took my wedding dress to to them and it was about 2-3 sizes too big on me. First fitting, everything was great. Second fitting, a nightmare. The dress was stabbing me on the inside and the corset fitted back was bunching up, and looked just horrible. I expressed my concerns and they rushed back to "fix" it. They gave it back to me and would not allow me to try it back on while I was there. Well, my $2k dress was ruined. They refused to answer calls and emails, and when they finally did they told me I was SOL and they would not help. My wedding pictures make me cry, the dress looks horrible. read more

I have used a better fit alterations for a bridesmaids dress and because of the excellent job they did I took my wedding dress here as well! I was impressed with how they worked with my schedule to make sure the dress was done before the wedding and making sure it was perfect!!! read more

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Mrs Jacobs is a class act. I came in before noon the other day in a bit of a panic as my tuxedo brace buttons were too large for recently purchased formal suspenders. She had me fixed up in less than an hour and wouldn't let me pay her (I was picking up dry cleaning next door). Ive been a regular customer of Drake's since moving to midtown and am thankful to have a skilled and generous tailor now as well. read more

This place is God sent. Long story short I purchased a smaller dress in January for a wedding in August thinking surely it'll fit by then NOPE! I was so embarrassed to bring this dress in but a bridesmaid gotta do what a bridesmaid gotta do! One lady looked at me with a "hell to the nawl" face even suggested they not agree to do it. Another young lady looked me square in the eye with "We'll make it work" 5 days later, for my second fitting, it zipped up completely. She wanted to perfect some pleats even after letting my dress out 6in! Don't hesitate to take your garments here. read more

Sandy and Carolyn are THE BEST at what they do. They made my dress perfect for my wedding day and I will be forever grateful to them. Some of my friends told me that I was "paying too much" for my alterations, but let me tell you: it was worth it. I read reviews before I found them because I NEEDED this dress to fit well and I saw the 5 stars for them. I'm glad I did not choose a cheaper choice because you get what you pay for and these ladies do the best work. They also steamed my veil before my wedding. Excellent service and super happy bride right here! read more

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This is the place you need to go if you need your wedding dress altered! Carolyn was fabulous and turned my size 14 dress, into a 4. My dress had a lot of beading and she did a wonderful job with it, I was very pleased! She is the best in town, hands down. Sandy, the owner, is so nice and accommodating as well. Be sure to call early and book with them. read more

I love this place! Sandy, the owner, was wonderful to work with and the seamstress I worked with was Ms Carolyn. Ms Carolyn made me a custom garment to go with my wedding dress that I absolutely loved! I got so many compliments. They're very friendly, affordable and do excellent alterations. read more

A Better Fit Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

First a review of A Better Fit Alterations then on to Drake Cleaners: Sandy is a dream. Appointment scheduled to alter a dress. I forgot the shoes I was going to wear but because a) I live close by and b) the wedding dress fitting appt scheduled after me showed up an hour early expecting Sandy to 'squeeze' them in so they could go to lunch later I went home to grab the shoes (+ another pair - you never know) and returned to flip through a couple of magazines waiting for Miss Sally-Sue Junebug of the Germantown Junebug's to get through her fitting. After an engrossing article on the newest trends in bouquets I was next. I'm being a bit sarcastic about it but I didn't hold the inconvenience against the shop. I had other errands to run so my schedule wasn't conflicted. In truth I was rather amused that Miss Sally-Sue and Mater didn't even notice they jumped in front of me. Ah, the bliss of a shared delusion of entitlement. After Sandy helped me choose the best shoes for the dress, pinning it so well it almost looked finished, we had a grand chat as she was familiar with the area where I was traveling. When I returned to pick up the altered dress it was ready, cleaned and pressed. This is something, having had trouble with other local cleaners, I don't take for granted. I adore her & I'm grateful for the referral. Sandy gets my alteration business for life. My sewing machine is re-tired! read more

These ladies are wonderful! They did alterations and bustle for my bridal gown. They got my gown done in three weeks. Mrs. Sandy is super nice and professional, and she made me feel so special for my big day. They also are easy to contact if you have questions. The main phone is a cellphone so you can text Mrs. Sandy directly if you have questions or concerns, and she or someone will send text reminders about appointments. I'm so glad I chose them for my bridal alterations! I highly recommend! read more

I walked in and was seen immediately! I only had one business skirt that I had to tailor down in the waist and hips (lucky me haha), and she pinned it and had it fitting me perfectly in a minute. Normally when I go to get things tailored I have to ask for several adjustments after. the initial pin, and it takes several tries to get it just right. The worst is when I actually get the item of clothing back and the seams seem poorly done or it still doesn't fit they way I wanted it to. Sandy was so great and professional, I am confident it will fit like a dream. read more

Alycia did all the tailoring for my wedding dress. When she started, the dress originally had straps and I wanted to make it strapless. She completely recreated the entire shape of the bodice to fit my torso like a glove. She was meticulous in her work, you can tell she knows exactly what she is doing. She kept me informed of every step and even made me a custom tulle veil to match my dress! I would recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional. read more

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I have loved this place for years!! Everyone is always great! They do excellent work and most importantly make excellent recommendations!

Worst customer service. I brought in a gown for alterations prior to a graduation event. They completely botched the stitching, said that they "didn't have time to fix it" and then had the nerve to charge me for the alterations. The manager/owner has the most snooty attitude of anyone that I have come across in the alterations business. I felt unwelcome, and I have to believe that it is due to the color of my skin. Would never recommend this business. read more

They are WONDERFUL! My wedding day was mid-June and I was able to bring my dress in until mid-May. Carolyn did a great job hemming my gown, my only negative was that when they took up my straps, they didn't realize it would take the waist of the dress up and made it a bit tighter that it was before. Other than that, I loved my experience! read more

This is the best place I've ever used for alterations and I've been in 9 weddings! My dress was perfect, the seamstress was super sweet, and the turn around was so fast! I'm making an appointment soon to take everything in my closet to be altered! read more

Great service and attention to detail. Everything from appointment reminders to making absolutely sure the customer is satisfied. Sandy and the staff make sure you are taken care of read more

I had a bridesmaids dress that I trusted in the hands of a not so skilled seamstress. A week before the destination wedding, I took in the dress that I thought was ruined, and the ladies at A Perfect Fit saved it! Prices are reasonable and the customer service is superb! I'll definitely be using them for any future alterations. read more

I came to A Better Fit hoping they would correct the work another seamstress made. I did not regret it. Completely overjoyed that they saved my wedding dress. Sandy and her seamstress were professional in each of our meetings, were very skilled and detailed in their work, and showed great dedication in making me happy with their alteration services. Each visit was so pleasant. Sandy listened to each concern I had and I valued her inputs. My wedding dress was fairly complicated so it took 4 fittings to get it right. The style had a slight mermaid look to it and was lace. The dress was ready for a fitting each visit. They were able to complete the work in 1 month where my other seamstress had my dress for nearly 4 months and did a horrible job with it. This is what I had done to my dress: decrease bust, arm whole reshaping, reshape the v-shaped back lacing so it would stop drooping, hips, length, bustling, and installing a hook over the zipper. The average cost of the work done (about $300-400) was a bit pricier than the one I went to before. After they found out what the other seamstress did to my dress and refused to refund my money, Sandy felt so bad for me that she offered me a discount so they can help make it right. Even without the discount, I felt it was well worth it for the quality of work and care I received. I only wish I could have gone to A Better Fit in the first place. This might sound silly but I love how well they run their business. Always on time as promised, accurate, professional, respectful, highly skilled, and absolutely caring! read more

I cannot say enough good things about A Better Fit. My first experience was with a bridesmaid dress. I thought for sure there was nothing that could be done with it because the original fit was so terrible. After I had it altered, the result was basically magic. At the wedding, I received so many complements on how well my dress fit, and had the other bridesmaids telling me they wished they had their dresses altered there. My second experience was with my own wedding dress. I'm a bit on the short side and chose a lace dress. Working their magic once again, they were able to splice pieces of the lace together making the dress look like it was made for me. I had a friend who needed wedding dress alterations and before I could even recommend this place she said "I know... I need to go to A Better Fit!" Yes, they may be a *bit* pricier than other alterations places, but honestly it is worth every penny! read more

I walked in and had a bridesmaid's dress pinned up for hemming. I came back in 6 days and picked up the dress- which was beautifully hemmed. Everyone I spoke to was very pleasant and accommodating and I felt that the pricing was very fair. I haven't had anything dry cleaned here, but based on my great experience with the alterations would definitely be open to it. Next time I need something altered down the line, I'll be very happy to come back to A Better Fit. read more

I looooooooove these ladies, the business, and location! I took my maid of honor dress there as well as my dress I got married in (courthouse). When I went in for my first fitting, I had just received news that I lost one of my youngest brothers. I went in anyway to try and take my mind off things. These ladies had no idea what I was going through. They made me feel welcomed, adored, and were the best company during my fitting. When I went back to receive my altered dresses, the maid of honor one was perfect, but my wedding dress needed a little more work at the hem. I paid for them both and took my MOH one home while they continued to alter my wedding dress. I went back two days later and didn't even try it on. That's how much I trusted them!!! I put it on the day of my wedding and it was beautiful!!!! Their work is amazing. Everyone here is truly heaven sent. I'll be bringing my actual wedding gown to them read more

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Next door to and owned by the same folks at Drake's Cleaners. Fast and friendly service. I strongly recommend.

These ladies do a great job. The turnaround time is quick and work is of good quality. Highly recommend....

Thank you to A Better Fit Alterations for creating the most beautiful alterations for my wedding gown. A wedding dress is a big deal because it is for the most special, sacred moment of your life. I couldn't be happier. I feel so blessed and grateful. Definitely worth it to fly in to Tennessee and find this amazing and beautiful treasure. Thank you! read more

I made an appointment and was seen the next day for an alteration job on a bridesmaid dress. Sandy is great! She is very welcoming and quickly had my job completed! I highly recommend this business! read more

I had an amazing experience at A Better Fit. I've actually never had something altered before, but needed to have a bridesmaid dress taken out a few inches for a wedding I'm standing in October 8th. I called on a Thursday, they saw me Friday, and my alterations were done by Monday. They got everything done super quickly and it made the whole process a lot less stressful. The dress looks absolutely amazing and fits perfectly. Prices are reasonable, and for the quality of the work - I'm happy to pay it and intend to return if I need alteration services again. read more

These ladies are magical! I brought in 2 vintage dresses to be altered and not only did they fit them beautifully, they also found a vintage lace that was a perfect match for one to make it less revealing. They call or text the day before your appointment to remind you which is wonderful and necessary for scatterbrained people like me. I will never go anywhere else to get alterations. read more

This review would have been much better had it not been for the second person I worked with on my wedding dress. I've never posted a yelp review but because of my terrible experience with this person, I felt compelled to post this review. Sandy was a dream to work with. My dress was a simple silk dress.. No fancy fabric or layers. I just needed to add cups, shorten straps, and a simple stitch to cover cleavage. I didn't have my heels the first time I went in for the fitting but I wanted the dress to be long (not showing my feet) so we agreed the dress wouldn't need to be hemmed. I had gone in for a second fitting and unfortunately Sandy was not there. This time trying on my dress with my heels, the dress seemed a bit long but I wasn't sure if I should get extra hemming. I asked the seamstress (she was the only one there) what she thought about the dress. She immediately had a look of agitation and said to me very condescendingly, "yeah, you're not going to be able to walk in that dress" and said that I needed to get it hemmed. She then asked me in also condescending way if I was going to get married and when I was getting married. I've never felt so terrible at a business as I did with her and I didn't know what to do. Do I leave this place with dress because I didn't want to inconvenience this woman with my dress? My shock and despair that this woman was treating me this way weighed so heavily on me, I had no words but to comply with her suggestion of hemming the dress. I had a hunch that she would do a poor job since she didn't seem like she wanted to help me. And my hunch was came true.. It took her all but a minute to set the hemline for the dress to be altered. She didn't bother to ask me if I liked the length and just rushed through the job of pinning the hemline. Like I said, I was speechless because of the way I had been treated and the question of the hem of the dress showing my shoes when I walked didn't even come to mind. I just wanted the nightmare to be over. This quote from Maya Angelou perfectly describes how I felt when I walked out of the alterations that day: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." I walked out of there with many mixed emotions. Thankfully, Sandy was there the following day but the dress was hemmed way too short. Sandy tried to stretch the silk fabric out as much as she could but the dress still didn't touch the ground where it was hemmed. I had a train in the back so the front hem absolutely did not organically flow with the train. When I look at my wedding pictures, the dress does not touch the ground in the front (about a half inch of the ground) and the hem looks very awkward to me. What pains me most about this experience is that when I look at my wedding photos, I can't help but look at the awkward hem and think about the terrible experience I had with this seamstress at A Better Fit Alterations. read more

Sandy is a gem! I was so pleased with the work she did on my wedding dress. She had an eagle eye for any ruching that didn't sit quite right (frankly, I missed it myself) and instead of glossing over it and saving herself the extra work, she took the dress back to ensure that it was fixed and perfect. She took the time to explain the different bustle options, which I appreciated greatly as someone who had no idea what I was doing. She puts you at ease while ensuring that the dress looks the best possible on you. She did a fantastic job and I'll be back with all my other alterations down the road. Thank you, Sandy! read more

Alycia was a godsend! My wedding dress needed several alterations and I waited until the last minute to find someone. I was so blessed to find Alycia! She was able to do so much in so little time! I needed my bust taken in and lined, the dress needed to be hemmed and the lace trim reapplied, and I needed a bustle. Alycia did AMAZING work! The bustle she created was absolutely stunning! I remember going to my final fitting and standing in the mirror just amazed at how great the dress looked. I did not want to take it off. I have never felt more beautiful. I highly recommend Alycia! read more

Sandy, I see that you can lie very well. You came at me with anger yelling and shouting. I can tell you have some issues going on. I didn't yell nor disrespect you in any way. If you are going to have a business you need to learn some customer service skills. I don't believe your shouts and yells where ones from anything I had done wrong but your feelings of how you really think of black people. I was inconvenience by you keeping my dress for 6 weeks if you had good business skills you would have known how to address my issue without yelling at me as if I were trying to get away with not paying you and there were no reason for you to believe that I didn't want to pay because you have never done business with me before therefore your words to me yelling that "I didn't want to pay" came from a place of thoughts in your mind about black people. FYI All race of people do wrong things even your race of people. I have no reason to lie on you and I am not worry as to how you treated me because I leave anyone who do me wrong in God's hand he can better deal with you than I can and you don't hurt me with your words and your lies only yourself. Did you know anger causes health problem? Lastly, you may write that I lost some weight to confirm the reason as to why the measurement you took were deeply incorrect but did I grow a whole foot as well? By your measurements I was 4'3 and I am 5'3 And I did bring the same heels each time. read more

Sandy and her staff were awesome to work with! My daughter had a "big" princess type wedding dress with many, many layers! They did a fabulous job on the alterations. I also had my Mother of the Bride dress altered there as well. Both dresses fit beautifully! We couldn't have been more pleased and highly recommend A Better Fit for not only your wedding day needs, but any alterations. read more