Cori did a fantastic job altering the length of my mother of the groom dress…read more She is professional, reasonably priced and very nice to work with. Highly recommend!

Cori did an amazing job with a dress alteration for my cousin's wedding. She was super nice and…read morehelped me figure out exactly what needed to be adjusted for the dress to fit me perfectly. She had great communication and her pricing was fantastic for the value she provided! I will 100% use Alcora Designs for my future alteration needs!

I had a mixed experience. I called for a quote on a simple bridesmaid dress but was told to come…read morein. After giving them my dress, they quoted $300 for hem, waist, and bust alterations. The hem (2-3 layers) alone was $250, with the rest $50. When I asked, they said hems start at $150. Why not say that over the phone, then? Other bridesmaids paid around $60 for hems, so that price felt excessive. After a 10% discount and scaling back the work to bust, waist, and only one hem layer, I paid $211. The finished dress fit very well, and the seamstress actually hemmed all layers at no extra charge, which I appreciated. Turnaround was also fast (about 1-2 weeks). However, when I picked it up I noticed a large snag in the chiffon. The front desk said, "You already paid for it, so..." before taking it to the seamstress, which was concerning given their strict policies: full payment required BEFORE work begins, and NO fit adjustments without additional charges (unless a hem comes loose.) The seamstress fixed the snag, though. They were vague in their texts and commitment to providing a good result. I wanted to protect myself, so I asked "If I gain or lose 0 weight, it'll fit as pinned, correct?" And only then, did they give me an explicit "Yes." The policies are not customer friendly, their room for accountability was very limited, and the pricing was high compared to other shops, though the final workmanship and turnaround were good. The business might a fit for convenience/people who have money to lose. OR they are a small business that's been burned before and has now adopted broad policies and protections.

An 'in back, over there', business allows this establishment to be humble. Don't let that deter…read moreyou from trying these professionals out. There is no doubt they have been doing alterations for decades! Took in two pairs of trousers for alterations! Hemmed perfect, competitive pricing! My 'of course I go there...duh...place!

A fun find while wandering downtown Asheville - indeed, like Anthropologie kissed a thrift store!…read more Good shirts and slacks on the racks, fabrics that will last, and a host of patches to style them to suit you -- and sewn on while you wait, or while you wander across the street and check out the glassblower. Loving my new button-down.

From the owner: Reworked Textiles • Mending • Alterations • Custom Work • Private Beginner Sewing Classes • Patches…read more& Appliqué • Upcycled • Buy Here or Bring Your Own Item to Rework • Design Workshops

Julie did something amazing for me. My job requires professional attire, but my petite figure…read moremakes it difficult to find the right sizes. I often wore things that were too big, but mostly it was that things just aren't made to where they are cut right for my body. Julie went through my closet with me. We picked out some of my some of my essentials and she altered them in a way that made me look more put-together and timelessly-professional. This was such a lifesaver for me. I have noticed a difference in how I am treated at work as a direct response to altering my attire to more suit the job position. I cannot thank Julie enough and would definitely recommend her to everyone.

Julie is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL! She has been my seamstress for years now and she has always done a…read moresuperb job of anything I needed - from complete historically-accurate pieces for Scottish-heritage activities I participate in to adding a little ribbon piece around a dress to give it a special touch. She runs a professional business, including great communication.

Love this store. The prices are always cheaper than Michael's Craft Store by a lot! The employees…read moreare consistently knowledgeable and nice. I shop there maybe every other week sometimes more so I'm there often. The store is always clean and organized. Easy to find what you are looking for. Bathrooms are clean. I've had items custom framed there and they did a fantastic job. I only wish their yarn department was bigger but that was a corporate decision and not this store's.

Terrible customer service. Unable to resolve simple issues. Untrained staff. Lines move slow and…read moreare using an updated system to keep track of returns and purchases.