I love having custom fit clothes. You know, where the hem of your trousers hits just perfectly at the base of your shoe or how the cuff of your jacket hits right at your wrist. I'm 5"4 and long waisted, so clothes off the rack look okay but never WOW...and I'm a fan of the WOW. I love to shop and I love to bargain shop, finding that perfect St. John's suit jacket or Tahari skirt and then put everything together just so, so why not customize the fit as well, I figure! Especially when Stitch in Time takes just a few days to get me to knock 'em dead. I first came to Stitch in Time after being recommend by the Dilliard's suit salesman, great guy by the way, and i needed a suit altered within hours, literally for a funeral out of town. Stitch in Time came through. We explained our situation and the owner told us after 4pm the entire suit would be ready. Same day service, I was thrilled. Since that fateful test by fire, I have brought numerous pairs of pants in for alteration- that whole 5'4 can be a pain and I get right in and out and back in a few days to pick up my clothes. I have even gotten creative and bought a skirt, knowing I'll want it taken from A-line to pencil and Stitch in Time puts it together for just a few dollars. My clothes may be bargain but my look never is. I have Stitch in Time to Thank for my million dollar, custom looking wardrobe. read more

I really wish that the owner exhibited better customer care (or even acted like she wants to keep customers), because the seamstress work is actually decent. I've been going here for YEARS to have pants hemmed and items taken in, but unfortunately I'm tired of being treated rudely and dismissively by someone I'm paying for a service. The last time I was in I took in 11 items, and was "greeted" by the owner who was on the phone. I use the term "greeted" lightly as I stood in the lobby waiting for a break in her phone conversation to be noticed, and then was waved into a changing room. As I tried on the first two items it became clear she wasn't getting off the phone. I indicated that I had questions for her (wanted thoughts on lengths and to know if she could do certain fabrics that I had). She seemed irritated that I would be so demanding, but did get off the phone so I could ask my questions. A few items later a gentleman came in....I was left standing on the podium waiting while she had an in depth conversation with him. Finally we were back on track...when the portable phone rang and she picked it up and began an excited conversation....breaking from it to tell me "It's my daughter, I don't get to talk to her much" before continuing talking while giving me and my items minimal attention. When I came back for the items a week later they weren't ready despite a call from her the day before asking me a question about some of the hems (guess she couldn't remember what we'd talked about between all her phone calls while she was helping me) and telling me to come the next day (which was the originally indicated day). When I arrived and they weren't ready she asked me to come back in an hour. When I returned, she told me that she only accepts cash or check, neither of which I had on me (true, I'd been there before but forgotten). When I expressed frustration at the limited lack of payments and having to come back a now third time she told me that it wasn't her fault she clearly has a sign behind the counter indicating this and was unapologetic about having failed to remind me. Overall not worth the annoyances for decent at best hemming. read more

I finally found a tailor! Yea!!! Fatemeh, the owner, is always here and she is SO nice! I've had several things altered here already, ranging in complexity from the hemming of a pair of dress pants to the total refitting of a long, complex, embroidered dress skirt from India. Everything has turned out lovely, and the prices are great, too ($9.50 for a pair of pants is just fine with me). They'll even rush orders, if you need it. I highly recommend this place. Just don't tell too many other people, or I won't be able to get my same-day alterations :) read more

I needed my new outfit hemmed by Sunday. The owner Fatemeh of A stitch in time rushed this for me, she completed my request with in a matter of hours! I now have a tailor, Fatemeh is also the nicest person ever, very friendly and was happy to help me! Please go see her if you need alterations or tailoring. read more

The ladies here are amazing. Very kind, professional and efficient. I came here to get a heem let loose on a pair of suit pants that were a bit to high on Thursday morning. I was flying out of town for 3 weeks on business and needed to have them by Monday afternoon. They were able to get this completed for me at no extra charge. The prices are very reasonable and you will receive great service here. I will be bringing all of my business here moving forward. **Keep in mind that this is a cash only business** read more

Absolutely lovely owner. She was very helpful In both measuring and suggesting alterations. Prices were lower than competitors and workmanship was fantastic. read more

Fatemeh did an amazing job altering my daughter's wedding dress! She reconfigured the top half... adjusting the chest, waist, and sleeves. She also added bustles which were easy to use. In the end, the dress fit like a glove and was just gorgeous. Fatemeh was so helpful, reasonably prices, and I would highly recommend her work! read more

Thank you so much for such a great experience. You did an amazing job on my alterations on my wedding dress. I am super excited.

Unprofessional, disorganized, DISSAPPOINTED! Tried this for the first and definitely the last time. Dropped of a dress for a small alteration, adding lace to the bottom of a dress that was a bit short. The lady at the counter initially said it'd be ready in 3 weeks. I was surprised it would take so long so she said 15 days she could do instead which still seemed like a long time but I agreed. I went in today to pick up the dress, 2 days after it was supposed to ready and the lady could not find the dress. After 5-10 mins of looking she finally found the dress in a bag on a table, unaltered where it had been sitting for over 2 weeks. The lady asked me if I could come back later and promised to have it done but I decided not to waste anymore time with this business and took the dress home, pulled out my sewing machine and made the alteration myself in 10 mins for free. Total waste of time, I'm just glad they didn't lose the dress altogether! read more

This place is amazing. Been getting their help for years. From simple hems to tailoring lined dresses and coats, the quality is fantastic. While cash only, the speed and low prices can't be beat. You will not be disappointed. You'll come back again and again. read more

This place is a gem. Great communication. Wedding dress with beading and lace alterations. Shortened, bustles added, back extended, hips made smaller and it looks perfect. You cannot tell it has been altered and it was all completed in 2 weeks! The price was also super reasonable. Would recommend this place to anyone. I will be a returning customer. I also witnessed many happy customers coming and going. read more

A Stitch In Time - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Picked up my glove the next day, as promised. Guess how much to HAND SEW a seam between my fingers? Three Dollars! I left a $5 tip. she's got my biz for life! read more

Fantastic Bridal Alterations! I called with a quick turnaround on my wedding dress, only 2 1/2 weeks before the wedding and she said no problem. I came in and she was so sweet, got my dress marked for alterations. Picked it up today and wow! It fits perfectly! She even was able to fix a small hole in the lace by the button. Can't even find where it was. Highly recommend not only a great job but great customer service. I left feeling excited. Thank you for the kind words and wishes, and for fitting my dress so perfectly. read more

Just choose a different alterations place. Beware this place severely ripped me off and may do the same to you! A Stitch in Time has done 2 other items for me over 6 years ago but this time, when I took a bridesmaid dress there to be altered, they specifically did my hem, stitched 2 darts, and added fabric to the sides. That's it. And these simple alterations cost me nearly $150.00! I was so shocked, I started to cry...the hem cost $55 alone! After I put it on, my bra still showed on the sides and in the front. I was so upset, I just took the dress and vowed to get it altered elsewhere. (my mother ended up helping me out). I've never heard of or experienced such pricing. Guess in this economy anyone is willing to jack up their prices to make a buck off of a needy bridesmaid. The thing is, I mostly wish I had known how much it would be ahead of time, but there was no forewarning, nothing. If I had known, I could have chosen to go elsewhere to get my alterations done. Now I'm just trying to help those who are out there so that they won't be suckered into going there. read more

Great work, and faster than expected. What more can I say? Brought in some curtains to be lined. Fatemeh had them ready in no time. I'll be back next time I need anything altered. Thanks ladies! read more

They did a great job on my dress. Service was super, super nice! Turn-around time was fast and the price was totally reasonable.

Adore this place. While it is cash only she is so considerate and detail oriented and not to mention quick!! I have had multiple pieces done through her. I live in Atlanta half the year and save anything I need fitted for when I'm back out in AZ! read more

awesome business, quality, work, and people!!! they will take care of you and can get just about any job done. i work with lots of clothing and these ladies know whats up! definitely the best alterations place in the area read more

I had a very pleasant experience with A Stitch in Time. Just got a new pair of rather expencive jeans and needed them a lot shorter. I was really nervous about turning my jeans over to just any store so I read the reviews of the locations near my house and was happy to find such a nice, inexpensive place to close to my house. The owner was very polite, and I will be going back very soon. I got my pants back in 2 days for only 10 dollars and they did a very good job. read more

Fatemeh is phenomenal. I brought her my wedding dress to get a quote on alterations and she made me feel so confident and comfortable to have her to the alterations. Not only were her prices better than anyone else, but the work she did was more than I even imagined. The dress turned out beautiful and she did such an amazing job. I couldn't thank her enough. I will never go to anyone else. read more

Will not be back. Came to pick up jeans on Tuesday and sat while owner talked on phone discussing her recent eye doctor appointment. Rattled my keys and she got the hint and asked the person to call back. Jeans weren't ready. No big deal. It was only 11 am. However, picked them up Saturday for a date night with hubby and with my four inch heels,, the jeans still drag the ground!!!!! I was worried when she didn't spend much time when I went in--other tailors pin them fairly well and really take their time making sure they have the right break in the hem. She didn't do anything but spend thirty seconds. I should've run then but thought I was being overly picky. Obviously, I wasn't. I can't wear the jeans tonight bc they would fray. I'm beyond irritated. Go someplace that takes pride in their business!!!! This is not the place. read more

This place has been in business for decades, and for good reason. The prices are fair, the staff are friendly, and the work is good quality. My father used to come to Stitch in Time, and now I do. The only people I see complaining are bridesmaids because their dress doesn't "perfect" - I've seen Bridezilla - I know you can't be pleased. "And have a *beautiful* day!" Fatemah. read more

I bring all our Martial Arts clothing here. She is always so friendly and nice and does a great job for a fair price.

Amazing! Fatemeh is magic. I was in tears when my wedding dress didn't fit right but she added a corset for me last minute and it was all alright! I am thrilled with her timing and price. She is absolutely wonderful! read more

I created a Yelp account just to write this review! The ladies here are amazing. Last week I came in to the store almost in tears because I found out my bridesmaids dress that I am to wear to my sisters wedding this weekend was a little bit more snug that I remembered. I brought it in doubtful that anything could be done and ready to call the bride when the woman (I wish I had gotten her name, but she was so sweet) assured me that everything would be fine. It was so effortless on my part. She charged me almost 1/4 of what a competitor quoted me and had the dress back to me in LESS THAN A WEEK and the work was beautiful. I will definitely be recommending to all of my friends and family. read more

A stitch in time came to our rescue when we needed a same day alteration on a vintage dress to fit my daughter for a special event. It turned out gorgeous. They are so professional and pleasant... and truly provided us with "a stitch in time"! read more

I do not recommend this place. We were given this place for alterations for my wedding dress. They said she was great and more affordable than others. Before I had her do my wedding dress I had her alter my dress for the bridal shower. Terrible terrible terrible! Its uneven and the chest area was done all wrong. In addition she double charged me. My mom paid for it up front and I was not aware of this until after I had paid for it again! Thankfully I did not take something as important as my wedding dress there. Will not be returning! read more

Just had a pair of jeans hemmed here. The job was quick, but mediocre. The woman who owns the place is nice and the turn around was quick, but the work won't have me going back. The stitching on the hem is uneven and reminds me of the hems my mom used to do on our cheap sewing machine. I wrote a review for a place on Guadelupe and McClintock in December of 2008, they will get my business again before I ever go back to A Stitch in Time. read more

Fatima is the best! She has been doing alterations in the area for years. Every major department store sends their clients for alterations. Plus if you need something done quick she never hesitates. read more

DO NOT bring your business here! My pick up date was 6/3 as it was clearly stated on my copy of the receipt. I get there on 6/3 with my receipt and she said it was for 6/5. I showed her my receipt and she showed me hers. She wrote over the 3 with a 5!! I told her that it was very clear what she had done. She said she couldn't figure out if it was a 3 or 5. I asked why she didn't call me and she said, "I don't know". No apology or explanation! I had to drive back the next day before my flight. She was not apologetic and had no explanation as to why she did what she did. Bad Business!! Will never go back!! read more