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Alex's Tailor Shop

4.3 (84 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Clothing alterations

Clothing mending and repair

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Tracy H.

My sister in law wanted to have some memorial pillows made out of her late father's sweatshirts so I suggested Alex's. They did an excellent job at making the pillows. They even put in zippers so that they could be washed and last even longer. Have had them do many other jobs but after this work I will never go anywhere else.

Alycia G.

Sonia is the sweetest person. She made my daughters dress fit like a glove. This place is a locally owned tailor shop so please support by getting all of your tailoring needs here. They are extremely efficient and professional. Thank you very much Sonia for making my daughter but so pretty for her prom.

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Holly R.

This place was amazing. I needed an emergency alteration for my wedding gown for my wedding that was a week away. There was a small gap in the back that was causing my bust area to be too large. Sonia calmed my nerves and assured me that the alteration was possible and she would have my dress done in time. To no surprise, I was able to pick my dress up with 24 hours to spare and it fit like a glove. Honestly saved the day! Thank you so much!

Fun Fact: Alex's has a small supply of designer dresses at a TJ MAXX price!
Allison F.

When I purchased my wedding dress at a TJ MAXX-esque bridal store in Phoenix, I was told that I was going to need alterations when I flew back to Indy. I had my concerns about finding a seamstress, as I had heard the horror stories from people whose friend had a friend who had their bridal gown ruined during alterations. Knowing my luck, I figured I'd probably be one of those doomed brides telling such bridal nightmare...until I remembered that we live in the age of Yelp. I typed in "bridal alterations" and behold, Alex's Tailor Shop was at the top of the list with an average of 4.5 stars. Bingo. I made the call and set an appointment. I had two dresses altered--a vintage lace dress I'll be wearing to my wedding rehearsal and my wedding dress--and after two fittings I can say that I couldn't have put my gowns into better hands. Miss Toni, who you'll find at the counter, is the sweetest and so helpful. Miss Sonia, one of the seamstresses, is not only a pro at what she does, but also she's a hoot. I have enjoyed every appointment, knowing that the staff is so kind and my dresses, handled with precision and great attention to detail, fit me like a glove. Anxious Bride-to-be's, rest assure: you'll be in good hands at Alex's Tailor Shop. A few other things to note: -Alex's does not dry clean or press, but they can steam your dress. -There can be a language barrier on the phone , so it's best to take care of things in-person. -I've seen other people bring in prom dresses, men's suits, and everyday clothing. From what I gather, many are repeat customers. -It took the staff about four weeks to take in the top of my dress and another four to work on the bottom of my dress. -There is a small selection of formal dresses and bags for sale at great prices.

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I have been a very satisfied customer for over 10 years. HIGHLY recommend them for men's and women's alterations!

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She was recommended by Von Maur. She was good and knew what she was doing. My dress was done when she said it would be done.

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Love Miss Sonia! She is a firecracker of a woman and is hilarious. Does great work and worth every penny!

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Does anyone know if they do tux rentals? Wanted to check before stopping by.

No they don't , only alterations

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Sonia calmed my nerves and assured me that the alteration was possible and she would have my dress done in time.

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Timeless Alterations

Timeless Alterations

(5 reviews)

I had the MOST BEAUTIFUL dress on my wedding day thanks to Laura. She is phenomenal and is truly an…read moreexpert with wedding dresses. My dress came strapless and was many sizes too big. She got the corset top to fit me like a glove - as if it were made for me. I wanted to add removable off the shoulder straps that would fasten with small buttons. She ended up sewing one on and had me come in because she didn't like how it was making the dress look, it was causing a bulge. So she recommended to just sew the sleeves on seamlessly and then if I want to take them off the reception, just cut them (because it's not like I'm going to wear the dress again lol!). I'm so glad I went with her recommendation. I ended up loving the sleeves so much I didn't even feel the need to cut them off for the dancing. My dress was tailored perfectly to my height with heels. My dress was pretty detailed. Had many layers to the skirt including a horsehair layer. The corset had layered lace as well. After picking it up from Laura, it looked better than it did when I bought it! Additionally, there were some buttons in the back of the corset that were loose and she re-enforced those. Even the bustle was perfect. She does really hardy sturdy work but still maintained the delicate nature of the dress. In paying for the alterations we paid for half at our first appointment and the second half at the second appointment. Laura broke down all that we were paying which was really nice. I am so impressed with her work and will continue to return to her for all of my alterations.

I brought in a formal ball gown that I purchased to wear to my son's upcoming wedding. The dress…read moreneeded so many alterations including a redesigned bust since I had a mastectomy a few years ago. I went in for my fitting today and the dress fits perfectly and looks beautiful. I was blown away and amazed by her sewing skills!!

Donna's Alterations

Donna's Alterations

(58 reviews)

I really wanted to have a great experience here, but unfortunately, my wedding dress alterations…read morewere filled with miscommunication, mistakes, and ultimately disappointment. At my initial appointment, I discussed several fairly straightforward alterations: taking in the dress, adding sleeves, closing the slit a bit, and adding a bustle. I was quoted for those services. At no point was I asked to put on heels to determine the hem, so I was surprised when I received a call days later with a new quote including hemming--something we hadn't discussed and couldn't have accurately determined without heels. At my second appointment (wearing heels), we agreed the length was perfect and no hem was needed. We finalized the price without the hem. The seamstress was unable to pin through the material to properly assess how much the dress needed to be taken in, but I trusted her judgment and was told we'd evaluate it again at the next visit. When I came back, a different seamstress informed me that the dress had already been hemmed--despite the prior agreement--and I'd be charged for it. I was told the hemming had already been done before my second fitting. To resolve it, she asked if I'd pay to finish hemming the remaining layers and I reluctantly agreed. She also had to take the dress in more--again, something that should've been handled earlier. At my final appointment, we added the bustle. I asked if the dress would be steamed and was told that it wouldn't be, as we hadn't agreed on that earlier and that the dress had come in "dirty" (it hadn't--it was brand new from the boutique). I was offered a discounted price for steaming and accepted it. When I arrived to pick up my dress, they had trouble locating it--it took about 10 minutes. Once I got it home, it was clear the dress had not been steamed. The sleeves that were added were poorly sewn and I had to reinforce them myself. A clasp that was supposedly fixed fell off just days before the wedding. I had to take the dress elsewhere to fix the clasp and have it professionally steamed. I did reach out to the owner about these issues, and to her credit, she reimbursed me most of what I paid via check (since their payment system was down). But even after all of that, on my actual wedding day, the bustle broke less than two hours into the reception, and I had to change. The dress also never fit properly despite asking at every appointment to take it in more. It was visibly too big and I spent my wedding day pulling it up constantly. I would not recommend Donna's Alterations for wedding dress alterations. My dress didn't require anything overly complex, but the experience was inconsistent, the quality was disappointing, and the lack of attention to detail created unnecessary stress during what should have been a joyful time. (All photos are work from Donna's Alterations before having it all fixed) I wish I had taken more photos

If you're having a bad day, just know that your day could be so much worse if you take your clothes…read moreto Donna's alterations. Updates on my experience: It's Wednesday, my dress still isn't ready. But no worries, communication has improved except my name isn't Jamie and my dress isn't a size large. This place deserves 0 stars, I did buy a new dress and if they charge me for alterations on a dress that wasn't ready for 3 weeks I'll cut my loses and leave it there. What a shame. Do better @Donna's Alterations. p.s. Sorry you're going through the same thing Jamie Edit to Wed. afternoon: I was able to pick up my dress today... and... I was feeling better when I went to pickup the dress because the original worker was there and the guy cashing me out was much nicer. That being said, the only difference between my dress two weeks ago now and today is that there is fabric sewed on crooked. There is no sweetheart alteration to the neckline, it's the exact same. I payed $139 for them to sew on lace. To the original neckline. That's right, quite literally would have saved time and money if I left the dress there. SO THANKFUL I HAVE A BACKUP DRESS. This place truly deserves 0 stars. What a disappointment. Glad I prepared for the worst outcome because that's exactly what I got.

Nora Plaza Alterations

Nora Plaza Alterations

(21 reviews)

don't patronize this business, stay away!!!! the lady…read morebehind the counter can't speak good english for one!!! they act like it's my problem they can't speak very good english!!! you are sadley mistaken you have to get a better understanding of the english language, take a english class!!!! your work is not that good anyway. i think a blind person could do a better job, frankley. i live in nora, and refused to be traeted this way. i'm notifying the bbb and the chamber of commerce for nora. businesses like yours don't belong in nora. i'm also posting this on every social media platform i can. everyone needs to know.

Do not patronize this sleazy shop. They took my cardigan to which I had pined embellishments…read morearound the buttonholes (testing to see that they still opened/closed) and asked her to sew it in place. I came back a week later, fifteen minutes before the requested time and it was not done. I returned and they needed additional time, seemingly quickly sewing the whole front in place so that the buttons were unusable. When I complained she first stated that my request was impossible (but never called to discuss this,) then changed her story to say that this over -the-head sweater mode (which now made the sweater completely unusable with a dress,) was what I had initially requested. At home I did the work myself, so obviously her "expertise" was a sham. Now calling the Better Business Bureau to obtain my money back.

Alex's Tailor Shop - sewingalterations - Updated May 2026

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