Ioana is truly wonderful! Beyond her exceptional skill, she is incredibly kind and accommodating. I've visited her twice now, and her work is consistently fantastic. On one occasion, I accidentally arrived after closing, yet she graciously welcomed me in anyway to ensure my dress fit perfectly. I couldn't recommend her more highly! Alterations by Ioana will definitely be my go to, always! read more

Great place for a quick pant alteration. I've only been once, but they were friendly... quick....and reasonably priced. Would I go back? YES! read more

Short notice no problem. Work was done perfectly and on time. Very happy with the service.

Ioana is an alteration wizard! Her prices are high but worth it, especially if you value quality work. She also works fast and takes time to get to know her customers. read more

Great service awesome alterations definitely a place to utilize when you are in a tight pinch.

I had a mixed experience here. The alteration itself was done well--my dress was hemmed to the right length and turned out exactly how I wanted. However, the customer service left a lot to be desired. During my first visit, I felt uncomfortable and a bit unwelcome. As a first-time customer, I wasn't given clear guidance on the process (like trying the dress on), and when I hesitated, it felt like I was being laughed at. There was also a non-employee present, which made the environment feel unprofessional, especially with personal/political conversations happening while I was there. When I came back to pick up my dress, there was confusion locating it, and I had to follow up myself since I never received a call. During pickup, I also felt like I was being mocked, which didn't sit right with me. read more

I can't recommend Ionna highly enough. She has altered around 40 outfits for me, ranging from simple adjustments like hemming dresses to incredibly complex transformations--such as resizing a suit from a size 44 down to a 34. That's over a 10-size difference, and you would never know. Every piece looks like it was custom-made for me. What truly sets Ionna apart is not just her technical skill, but her creativity. We've collaborated on reimagining certain pieces beyond the designer's original vision to better match my personal style--and the results have been amazing. Most of the garments I bring her are vintage, and since the original designer is no longer around, my only option is to purchase whatever size I can find and rely on expert tailoring to make it work. Ionna executes this flawlessly every time. On top of all that, her pricing is incredibly reasonable for the level of craftsmanship she provides. She is truly talented, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. Highly, highly recommended. read more

She's great. She does really a wonderful job with Alteration. And beautifully done. She also a really nice person.

They do a good job here in terms of quality but your item may or may not be ready when you go to pick it up, even if you give them a week extra, past the pick up day given, to complete it. Which isn't uncommon. Something to keep in mind if you need your clothing by a certain date. I give them 3.5 stars for that reason. read more

Great quality of work. Turned a pair of sequin pants that were straight leg and felt like a curtain into chic bell bottoms. Quick turn around and great price. Will come here for future alterations. read more

The women that work in their are extremely rude. I went in to get two things altered, and I was hardly given a time of day. I was asked to write up my name paper. She wrote down the prices for two very minimal things have done and then walked away from me. I paid the money called across the room and asked if it would be ready in a week she said yes. I left with my fingers crossed that would be altered and not lost. When I went to pick up my items, they were equally as rude as the week before. Had to find the items myself on a rack and then was asked to leave. No thank you, no nothing. read more

I needed a skirt altered within 5 days and they were able to get it done within that time frame. I paid $70 to have the sides and the length taken in. There is a dressing room available. Don't forget to bring your shoes if needed. It makes a difference when altering things. read more

I have been coming to Ioana for the past year and she is amazing! First off, she's so friendly and sweet. Second, she does such a great job and my items are always done being altered when she says they will be. Definitely recommend coming here for all of your alteration needs! read more

Excellent quality of work every time. When I've gotten multiple quotes, Ioana's are often cheaper by 10% and often delivered days sooner.

10/10 I don't go anywhere else for Alterations. She's altered every event!! Thank you Iona for everything you do!!!

Ioana has mastered her craft. You won't be disappointed. My family has trusted Ioana with My daughter's wedding gown, prom dresses, formal dresses and all our everyday clothes tailoring. read more

So happy to have found this Willow Glen gem! Im so incredibly impressed with the alterations on my pants and dress. Im 5ft and have been to MANY places that do alterations ...none have met and exceeded my expectations as Ioana. All my alterations will be going to her only. Expert level! read more

She did fantastic work in taking in 2 jackets in the body since I lost weight so it looked properly tailored. The same with the slacks. She knows how clothes should fit and does a great job in making the alterations. read more

I'm super bummed to leave a bad review. My previous review was 5 stars and nothing but good things to say. And I can still reiterate a lot of that. Her actual work with hemming denim and shirts .... Fantastic! Pricing ... absolutely no complaints. Turn around time ... extremely reasonable. This review dropped because they have now lost my clothes 3 times, never to be found. I would say that I am just unlucky but every time I've been there lately there are other people doing the same as me....helping her look for their clothes. She allows customers to take what they "think" is theirs which perpetuates the issue. I wish she could get a staff member to just own this and keep things organized. read more

I've been going to Ioana for alterations for many years due to being short for most of the outfits off the rack. Most of the time I would come in for simple dress shortening. Sometimes the dresses I bring in would have multiple layers of cloth or tulle, and she'll still be happy to alter it for you! No dress is intimidating for her. If you come in, don't forget to bring the shoes/heels you plan to wear with your outfit! Ioana is honest and blunt which may be a lot for some folks but I certainly appreciate it! She's really good at what she does - she would quickly take measurements and make so little markings it makes me wonder how she remembers what fixes need to be made within the pile of clothes she has around the shop. There was one dress I took in awhile back where the cleavage was too low and I'd mentioned I was wearing it for a dinner with conservative family members. She was happy to add a button to close up the cleavage for no additional charge (and done on the spot) and a couple years later, it still holds up! In the dress pictured in this review, she let out a "ooh lala" and "mama mia" which made the visit so fun! I came back two weeks later to pick it up and the dress was trimmed perfectly. Prices are reasonable for the consistent work Ioana and her team does (when she sets a deadline on when your clothes are ready, it will be done by then)! It's funny because I have met coworkers and family friends in the area who also go to Ioana for their alterations (pants, wedding dresses, party dresses, traditional wear, etc) if that speaks to the good reputation she has built in the area! read more

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After my go-to alterations moved to Los Angeles, I decided to give Ioana a try. I brought over two pair of pants along with my Indian dress which I'm very sensitive about as it is difficult to tighten Indian outfits per my experience. They need to be synched in the right areas and what not. The prices quoted were a little high but due to the quality of my clothes, I was comfortable paying the higher price. Ioana met my one-week turnaround and the fittings were perfect! I am happy I have local and new spot to go to for alterations! read more

I found loana on Yelp and I'm so glad that i did. I needed my dress to be altered and she did an amazing job. She is prompt and professional. Her suggestions and honest opinion were much appreciated. I value her expertise and the dress ended up fitting well and looked great. I will definitely come back to her agaIn. Thank you Ioana. read more

This was my go to when I moved to the neighborhood. I'm petite so I need pretty much all pants hemmed. I also have a lot of costumes (Halloween, parties, festivals, conventions, etc). Quality of work has been Great to Ok and prices are reasonable. But they come across as possibly judgmental and mean. When I come in with a costume, many of them are themed or risqué. For the first few times I joke around with them about it and they seemed friendly. I know me coming in with a renaissance fair queen outfit, for example, is funny and we laugh. I tell them how excited I am to go to the upcoming renaissance fair. But the last 2 times I brought in a new outfit, they laugh very loudly literally as I walk out the door. I get polite smiles and small talk as they mark the clothes for tailoring. Small talk about the occasion, the weather, etc. Then they continue to be polite and smile as I hand them my clothes, pay, and as I turn to go. The loud laugher from the 2-3 ladies with the owner starts as the door shuts. I'm standing in-front of their shop hearing laughter. This has happened twice now. I feel embarrassed? This is the Bay Area and we should be kind and positive about how people choose to dress. I don't feel welcomed, even if they do a good job. I will be looking elsewhere. read more

Service is great, she gives honest opinion on garments. I needed a gown hemmed for wedding, she evened out the skirt, did a great job and had it ready days before it was promised. read more

I brought in a dress to get altered, as I tried to go to another establishment with an appointment and did not feel they would be willing to take my project. My bridesmaid dress had an odd back with a corset backing with ties and Ioana was able to give me a tutorial on how to use this, she also gave some feedback on how the altering would take place! I went back again to get a last minute costume adjusted and it was too small, I brought it to another establishment and they said it couldn't be done, Ioana saw it an immediately thought of a creative solution. She is the best and her knowledge of clothing & Fabric shows! I will be back for many more alterations and will recommend it to all my local friends :) 2/2 successful alterations look no where else read more

Loana is absolutely amazing! She was able to re-create a better bustle for my wedding dress as the previous bustle was at risk for tearing apart. Not only did she create a beautiful bustle that my MOH was able to take care of for me on the day of without any practice, but was also able to get the work done in 2 weeks! In addition to my wedding dress bustle, Loana was also able to tailor my wedding reception sequin jumpsuit as well as hemm a few pair of pants for me. These services took no longer than 1 week which is an amazing timeframe. Her pricing is also very reasonable, especially for the bustle. read more

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Ioana works magic! I have lost weight and she's probably worked on 100(+) of my clothing?! She takes in my waist and also always have to shorten pants as I'm 5'4". Will never go to anyone else again. read more

We've taken several different garments-prom dresses, jackets, shirts with ripped button hole, pants- to be altered and she has done a super professional job on each one! read more

Best place ever! I wish I had more alterations just so I could spend more time in the shop. Been there several times and always a total joy to work with. read more

I don't write a lot of reviews, but am very disappointed that a garment I dropped off to be altered was lost by the business. It was likely given to the wrong customer. I've been coming here for years and the work is generally very good, but the organization in the shop is not. Ioana acknowledged the issue (luckily I had the receipt from when it was dropped off) and she did offer to pay for the lost item, which I appreciate. But, the item was a specialty item and hard to replace. Very disappointed. read more

This review is for a wedding dress alteration completed in less than four weeks. I was in need of alterations for my wedding dress, and also did not want to spend crazy amounts of money given how expensive dresses and alterations can be. Ioana was highly recommended through yelp reviews. I went to her location after calling and making sure she was available, within 20 minutes she was able to assess my dress. She took measurements and placed multiple pins and was realistic and what I wanted and gave me a quote. I came back about three different times before picking it up. There was one little slip up where she called left me a voicemail to let me know my dress was ready if I had any questions to call. I arrived the following day to pick up my dress, and she stated it was not ready. I tried to give a lot of Grace, especially considering she is doing such great work and at reasonable prices. She is incredibly knowledgeable about her work she shared. She worked at Nordstrom's as their primary alterations until she was laid off. There is a constant flow of customers coming in and she is a staple in the community. The price that she charge me for alterations, which included shortening seven layers, and bring it in and adjusting the straps very reasonable! read more

So far, great experience! I've been to many alteration places, and honestly never had a great experience. Loana was a wonderful pleasure to be around. I have not got my pants back but I will follow up on the quality of work. Customer service and basic human interaction was great! read more

Was quick and timely and good quality. Thank you Ioana! Will be coming back for sure. I brought three items.

I'd come a few years ago to Ioana for a difficult bridesmaids dress that she fixed very well. This time I was severely disappointed. I needed my New Year's evening dress's straps fixed because they kept falling. I came the day after Christmas and was told that it would be ready by the day before New Year's. My straps look extremely messy and uneven, with thread hanging off and the rhinestones not matching. After Christmas is a busy time, and I know my dress was tough, but if she couldn't do it or didn't have enough time, she should have just said something so this would have been avoided. read more

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Ioana is an amazing tailor. She has excellent creative ideas & gives welcome input on my design ideas. She is super friendly, appropriately honest (very important for a tailor), gives amazing customer service, & her services are reasonably priced. read more

Don't be scared when you walk into this bustling business...and even when she just puts your items on a pile with other items. Ioana will get your work done, and on time. I was amazed. She did baseball pants (shorten and leg alteration), 3 jumpsuits, a jacket and like 2 other things for me in less than 48 hours. Very brisk and businesslike and I appreciated her efficiency. I will definitely be back. My son is still amazed she can put one pin in an item and make it perfect. read more

I will be Ioana's customer for as long as she is in business. Not only is she a wonderful tailor, she is also an honest business woman. The first time I ever went to her shop for a hem on a bridesmaid dress, she told me to save my money, get taller shoes, and walk with my head up high. She won me and my business forever. read more

I had really high hopes for this place based off reviews but do not leave your clothes here.. I went in a Friday morning to get some items altered.. just hemmed nothing that had any special requests or difficulties. I had about 5 items in a lululemon bag she told me next Saturday I was in no rush to get the items back.. She circled the S for Saturday on my invoice. I went back the following Saturday around 2pm to pick up just to find out to my surprise none of my items had been touched and were still sitting in the same bag. She then told me she meant the following Saturday which she never specified on the invoice and apologized and said she would have my items on Monday. I was annoyed since I live 20 minutes away but didn't say anything and agreed. Well guess what :) ... I went on Monday to pick up and yet again none of my items were even touched. They sat in that lululemon bag for 13 days untouched!! My 3rd time there living 20 minutes away and she told me that would be ready that Monday. But it gets better :) I got annoyed and told her just to give me my items back. So she did and in a rush and being annoyed I left in a hurry... to come home and find other peoples clothing in the bag as well!! So now I get to back for a 4th time because she has no idea she sent me with other people clothes. read more

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Horrible worst owner I've ever met in my entire life. I'm only forced to put one star cause there's no option for zero! She may be good with her work, but she has no manners. I read reviews here that she doesn't have good personality but gave her benefit of the doubt. She started by insulting me why I bought big clothes for my son. She then got super annoyed cause he started getting fussy. Long story short we left. It's a mystery how this shop is still open cause she has the worst customer service! read more

This place was recommended by a vintage dealer. I have a large pile of vintage for repair but I have had several places now damage clothing beyond repair or do incredibly stupid things like stitch the back of a dress up with the zipper hanging out. Things you would think would be a no brainer. So when I try a new alterations place I will now only bring a few things to see how it goes before I commit to a large repair order. This time I brought two pairs of pants that are mine-one pair the crotch seam reinforcement popped open, the other had a ripped and stretched buttonhole. I wanted the buttonhole PATCHED because it was ripping and Magnolia Pearl uses a lot of distressing on their clothing making it somewhat fragile for a $550 pair of pants. I also brought in a vintage dress that had a few popped seams and a vintage blouse that needed the armhole stitched back up. The crotch seam on the pants was fine. As far as I can tell the two vintage pieces are OK (although I haven't gone over them in great detail as they are both black) but the buttonhole on the pants was still ripped. She told me that two of them went over the pants and couldn't figure out what needed to be done. Isn't that what colored tape or a pin would be for? I'm not the one with a tailoring business but that seems pretty basic to me. My husband and I sat there and waited for the buttonhole to be repaired. When she brought it out to me she had just stitched around it and it looked like it was done by hand. To say I am not happy is an understatement. I wanted a piece of fabric sewn behind it to reinforce it and that did not happen and it looks basically like something I could have done myself. So essentially I'm going to wear them a few more times, they will rip again and I will have to pay someone else to actually do what I paid this shop to do. I don't think I'm asking for a lot or being overly picky. I am always polite when I go to these shops so I don't know why I keep getting weird low quality work done. To make matters worse my things were on the floor and I had to tell her what was mine and what wasn't. Why weren't they hanging up like other people's clothes? Rude. read more