I met Jessica on 6/10 needing two dresses hemmed up for a wedding in September…read more We had our fitting scheduled for 6/11 but it was rescheduled on her end for 6/20. We had the fitting at her home where she conducts her business. She was very friendly in person. On 9/9 I texted her asking if she had time to fit another dress in for a hem job to be completed by 9/29 as I was going on vacation and wanted to wear the new dress I bought, knowing it was only a few weeks- I asked if a last minute hem was possible, she said it was and we arranged for it to be dropped off 9/10. I picked up my initial two dresses 9/25 with no problem and confirmed the third would be ready 9/29. On 9/29 I messaged asking when I could come by to pick up the dress to which she replied she had not started it and could have it done by 9/30. I was unable to pick up 9/30 as my flight left the country then. So I told her I'd pick it up when I got back into town- disappointed I wouldn't have my dress but not the end of the world. I got back into town and texted 10/17 asking when I could get the dress. I didn't receive a reply, I messaged a week later 10/23 when I could get the dress, and if it wasn't ready I still wanted it (at this point it had been almost a month since it was initially due to be done). She replied that I could come 10/24 to get the dress, and asked "if she was able to hem it, did I want her to do so". After almost a month of having my dress she hadn't even touched it yet, despite her offering to have it done by 9/30 I told her if she hadn't started it don't worry about it- I'll come get it anyways, planning to take it elsewhere. She messaged me 10/24 telling me she did in-fact end up hemming it and I picked it up that day. While she did apologize over text for not having it done by the due date back on 9/29, she did not mention or apologize in person for it being a month late I understand the fall is considered "wedding" season but over-committing and not meeting pick-up dates despite assuring it would be fine, and not even doing the hem until the night before I told you I wanted to pick it up is super frustrating. Communication wasn't great either, often waiting awhile to hear back over texts despite it being her preferred method of communication. While my first experience was good and everything was done in time, the second experience did leave a bad feeling about going back for future alteration needs.

Jessica seems to be very disorganized. Dropped off 5 pairs of shorts to have the waist taken in…read more Told her I needed two pairs in two weeks for vacation. She forgot the date I needed them and had to hurry to get them done in time. I was gone for 3 weeks and expected the other 3 pairs to be done when I gone home. Nope. Hadn't even started on them. Told me I could pick them up the end of a week and she would call. Nope. No call. I purposely waited another week before reaching out to her. She said I could pick them up the end of that week. Texted her and said I would be by that Friday. She said okay. On Friday I said I would be by at 11:30 that morning. She texted me and said she had not had time to finish them and that she would leave them UNDONE in a bag on her porch. I believe she charged me about $30 per short to just take in the waist. I found someone in my neighborhood who finished them in one week and charged me $12 per short! So, no, I would not recommend her.

The owner does a good job, and is quick. There is no funny business, not a lot of friendliness, but…read morethe owner is a straight shooter whose aim is to get your job done quick. She only accepts cash to keep her costs down. What I went there for: Get my pants hemmed. For folks worried about getting their nice suit hemmed, have no fear. I brought over my new Bonobos suit(pants). This is part of a $600 set that I saved up a years worth of clothes money first. I trusted Chi with these and she did not fail. Cost: $10. Prices are not listed, but at least this will give anyone an idea about one item. Could be more or less depending on the mood of the owner. Call beforehand, let her know you're coming in. She's working with your prized fancy positions, just be smart about it.

I found Chi's business on Yelp and called to see if she could rush a dress for me. I just moved to…read moretown and needed a dress hemmed four inches asap. She told me to stop by and she would look at the dress. When I arrived she was very kind and told me she would be able to get the dress done in time. I tried it on and we agreed on the perfect length with the shoes I was going to wear. She pinned it and took down my information and called me back the next day! She had it steamed and ready for me to pick up! It's perfect and I'm so grateful I found Chi's business!!! It was a great price for her getting my dress completed so quickly. I highly recommend Tailoring by Chi! I will be bringing her all my items I need tailored!

I had an emergency tailor need for my son's wedding. I came in dropped off my suit and they got it…read moredone in time, even before their vacation started. So helpful and professional!

Do NOT give them any thing with holes in it that you want tailored and repaired. I had to pre-pay…read moreto repair two long sleeve flannel shirts with holes in the elbows. They charged me $80, and a week later when I picked them up I was flabbergasted at the atrocious job they did. A blind paraplegic cat hopped up on Red Bull suffering from epilepsy could do a better job. I mean, just what the heck was there goal with this repair? I could have bought new shirts for what they charged, and thanks to the phenomenally bad job they did, I need to.

Great service! I've brought multiple items to be altered and tailored, and Serena has been great…read moreabout hearing my needs and making adjustments. Even when there was a slight misunderstanding, and one of the outfits went in a direction I didn't want, she was quick to hear me out and fix the problem! 10/10 would recommend!

I needed help for my nieces graduation and whoever answered the phone was in NO WAY HELPFUL!…read moreBeyond rude! I called Men's Wearhouse and they were so kind and helpful with quotes eta even just over the phone. Men's Wearhouse was perfect and affordable and kind. UNLIKE WHOMEVER I SPOKE WITH AT 'Sew Joyful' what a joke. So unprofessional and beyond rude when I was just trying to get a quote.

I've been using Valentina for about five years now, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my…read moreclothes. Her lead times can be long, but that's because she's incredibly busy--and after seeing the quality of her work, it's easy to understand why. Every piece she's done for me has been impeccable. She's altered everything from high-end suits and dress clothes to everyday shirts and pants, and the fit is always spot on. I moved to the other side of town a while back, and I still drive 45 minutes each way because she's that good. If you're looking for someone who does exceptional work and takes real pride in what she does, I highly recommend Valentina. Just plan ahead--she's busy for a reason, and she's absolutely worth the wait.

I wanted some jeans shortened. First it was $55 then I said just the normal way $28. I told her…read morethat was highest I have ever heard. "Well, that is what I charge". Just know, nothing wrong with the results but know you will pay a premium for her work. I found better options.

Very nice couple who started this business when they moved to Boise. I have had many problem rips…read moreand tears on suits and Guayaberas that I couldn't part with. One pair of pants ripped when I was on one of those bike share bicycles in DC. Meeting ended, thought I would pedal down to Air and Space before heading to the airport. I have no idea when the rip in my trousers appeared. All I know is after a flight to Boise. I got home and noticed the huge rift. Oh my. Alterations Master fixed everything ecxept my dignity.

I give the place credit for fixing the zipper on my ski jacket, but the tailor and the place…read moresmelling like cigarette smoke, which caused my jacket to come back smelling similarly, isn't cool.

I needed an alteration of my wedding dress, because it had a train and I didn't plan on switching…read moredresses during rehearsal. At first, consultation of what I wanted done went smoothly, so smoothly in fact that I was sure that it was going to be exactly what I wanted. A few weeks later, I went to try on the alterations and the back bustle button wasn't as high as I wanted it to be, so I had them alter it again. I told them exactly where to put it and to keep it the same design only higher. I came back and picked up the dress and thought it had been fixed for my wedding day, which was weeks away. When I went to try on my wedding dress the morning of the ceremony, let's just say I had a panic attack. The bustle wasn't where it was supposed to be, in fact it was so wrong that it looks really bad! Yes, I shed tears that morning because of it, and my saving grace was a family member with a sewing kit who was able to sew together everything where I wanted it to be. I am leaving this review just so that if you're looking for alterations here, be mindful that you need to do this months and months ahead of time so that every detail is perfect. I'm not sure what happened, but it felt like my words weren't heard or lost in translation when I asked for help second alteration. I didn't ask for the money back I spent, only because my wedding day had come and gone and I am not someone who wants to fight or have confrontation. I just wanted to leave a review because I still think about what happened..... a year later.

I am so thankful to Sew Boise for my alterations and highly recommend them! Erin was so wonderful…read moreto work with and she made my dream dress come true. I was so unhappy with my wedding dress and wanted to add sleeves. They captured my vision perfectly and made my dress even more beautiful than it was.

Jodie does fantastic work. She's responsive and reliable. So happy to have found her business!read more

I'm very content with the outcome. It took a little longer than what was originally said but I was…read morehappy with the alterations. Will definitely go back to Flying Needle.

I'd give her 10-stars if I could! Very accommodating, fast and does a great job for a great price…read more My pants are hemmed well. Would highly recommend to anyone for their alteration needs. Thanks Crystal!

Crystal fixed my tent quickly and really thoroughly. I am so grateful! She did a great job and was…read moreeasy to work with and communicative