I have so many wonderful things to say about this business. The first thing I want to mention is this: you get what you pay for, and this place is worth every penny! From beginning to end, they make you feel like a princess, and isn't that how every bride wants to feel? Enjoy the complimentary champagne, browse their adorable selection of accessories, and enjoy the process. Getting your dress altered is intimidating and can make you feel uneasy, but trust me when I say that they will bring your vision to life! Shout-out to Genesis, Danielle, and Ruth (the owner) for always being so friendly and inviting! Also the lady at the front desk who rings you up is absolutely lovely! I'm sorry I forgot her name, but I adored her too! These women make your experience feel so personal and unique. I'm not sure why any bride in DFW would go anywhere else. I drove about an hour or so just to make it to my appointments and it was so worth it. read more

Choosing AFTA for my wedding was the absolute number one BEST decision that I made hands down! Ruth and her team treated me like family from the start and made sure my voice was heard and exemplified through the beautiful custom work on my gown! I have never received so many compliments as I did about my wedding gown and I truly felt like a princess! They helped me select customizations that made me feel like my most genuine self and I am so thankful for their time and diligence. I could not recommend them enough! Their prices are higher than some of the other alterations options I looked at, but AFTA is not just a place you get your dress altered, it's an experience from start to finish that I will cherish for years to come! If you're on the fence, DO IT! You won't regret this choice! read more

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If you are needing bridal alterations, GO HERE!! Abigail and Juli are truly incredible; not only are they experts but they take time to listen to truly understand your vision. My experience prior to working with AFTA was less than ideal; my dress needed A LOT of work and I was less than 3 weeks out from my wedding. Not only did they completely re-build my dress based on my vision; they never made me feel rushed and were very flexible with my short timeline. HIGHLY recommend; the alterations and the experience are truly worth every penny. Oh and you get a complimentary glass of champagne during each visit which just makes the experience feel that much more VIP. read more

I could not be more thankful for picking Altered For the Altar for my wedding dress alterations! During my first appointment I was in the middle of having to postpone my original wedding date. The kindness that the AFTA team showed me during that appointment will never be forgotten! On my final alterations appointment, I noticed that I felt like the waist needed some adjusting and Ruth was so helpful and knowledgeable to let me know about adding in wiring to the bust area. I honestly expected to have to come back while they made the adjustment. But, no! Ruth quickly told me they would work on it right then and there and bring it back out! She poured me and my mom a glass of champagne and we were able to relax while they worked on my dress. We were so impressed and when they brought my dress back shortly after it was PERFECT! My dress fit and felt exactly how I imagined the day of my wedding. I will always recommend AFTA! read more

Altered For the Altar - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's been almost 6 months since I got to wear the perfectly altered wedding dress by Altered for the Alter. The dress: An Allure Bridal one of a kind. I was so blessed to find this little gem, off the RACK, on the very first day I went wedding dress shopping. This apparently was the only model in this style so what I saw was exactly what I walked home with - which meant that I would have to risk paying a lot of money to get it altered to my size. The details of this gown were ever changing, each time I tried it on I noticed details I hadn't seen before. I knew this had to be the one and I knew I had to find the best tailor in Dallas to get it just right. Ruth was an absolute DREAM!!! I had a scary experience with another tailor who took one look at my dress and told me there was nothing she could do about it. I was so terrified that I spent money on a dress that wasn't my size and that there would be no way to let it out. After I found Ruth's shop on Yelp, she took every concern I walked in with and from the moment I stepped into the dressing room she made me feel so calm and assured me that she could create something I would feel so beautiful in. Ruth was able to add in a corset to the back of the dress allowing it to fit my size perfectly!!! It's an intricately laced mermaid ivory-champagne bodice with a modest sweetheart neckline all sitting atop soft blush layers of tulle and the most beautiful train following every footstep. As you can see the details are insane so I have no idea how she did it! But I have recommended her to all my bride friends in the Dallas area and will continue to do so for years to come!! Throughout my entire wedding process, AFTA was the most professional with quality customer service, an incredibly efficient work ethic and a pristine waiting room and dressing room (comfortable for both the stressed brides and their supportive family and friends who visit). THANK YOU RUTH AND TEAM! read more

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Rude service they should change the hours to show that is by appointment only not only did I drive there for nothing the girl that opened the door was just rude. I would never go back there. read more

Altered for the Alter was AMAZING!!! I can't imagine getting my dress altered anywhere else!! Each and every person I interacted with on the phone leading up to my appointments and during my appointments were so knowledgeable and helpful-- they made this potentially stressful process a breeze. I looked forward to coming in for each of my appointments because of their smiling faces! Thank you ladies for making my dress fit like a glove, and being so amazingly talented and full of joy! I 100 percent would recommend coming here for your bridal alterations. XOXO One very happy Bride to be!!! read more

Ruth is precious and this shop treated me so well and made my day after visiting two places prior who were awful! They saved the day, it won't be cheap but it will be worth it! Thank you all for your kindness! read more

Altered For the Altar - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The team at Altered for the Altar is a machine in the best way possible! They took care of the alterations on my wedding dress for my October 2021 wedding and I really didn't have to do any work other than showup, put on my dress, and sip some champagne as they nipped, tucked, and pinned. I really had no idea what sort of alterations were needed on my dress, other than adding a layer of tuelle to the skirt, and the seamstresses knew EXACTLY what to do to make sure it was a perfect fit and that I would look my best in the dress! I am so thankful to her and the AFTA team for ensuring my dress looked perfectly on me so that it will be captured in pictures perfectly forever! I cannot emphasize enough what an efficient operation this team is and it is so helpful to have that level of professionalism brought to something that can be so emotional for so many! read more

Altered For the Altar - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I could not have had a better experience with this place. Ruth and everyone else who works there are incredible. They worked with me every step of the way and ensured I felt great/comfortable in my wedding dress. Technicalities and skills set aside, they were also so nice and genuine. The week of my wedding (3 days before) Ruth made time for me to come in and completed all of the need alterations that same day. Hope was also great and always made sure I didn't fall on my face trying to get in and out of the dress haha. They also sell any sort of undergarment product for their brides so you can try them on with your dress. Very nice and convenient. Highly recommend this place! read more

Ruth, Rylee, & their team are seriously the best! They will always be real with you & customize your dress & accessories perfectly for your special day! My favorite part of my sessions are looking around the shop with a glass of champagne & speaking with the staff. They are always making me feel welcome. One of my sessions, I had a few too many plus ones tag along, & Altered for the Alter were able to accommodate them. I just love this place & they make me feel at home! I seriously can't wait to be back! Thanks for everything y'all do! Xoxo Jess read more

Altered For the Altar - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The service here is great! From my first fitting to the last and in between (them having to hold my dress longer due to us pushing out the wedding) everyone was very accommodating! They did make a slight mistake where they took in the dress too much, and then put in the corset but they fixed everything quickly, and on the last fitting they made minor adjustments within my appointment time frame so I could take it home that day! Could not be more pleased with the outcome! read more

Such an amazing experience! I came in very distraught because of an unfortunate experience with a prior Seamstress and my wedding dress at a different shop. And Ruth and her team completely saved the day. It was a very quick turnaround, but they took the time to listen and find creative solutions to what I needed for my wedding dress. And it could not have turned out better! They always made me feel comfortable, understood, and valued. 10 out of 10 would recommend read more

The BEST place to get alterations! The staff was so kind and helpful!! They went above and beyond to design a bustle that best fit my dress- and it stayed ALL NIGHT and did not rip the fabric or pull off any buttons!! read more

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Way over priced. Check prices with your tailor or seamstress first. They also charge a rush fee when they have 3 months to do the alterations. read more

Altered for the Altar is totally worth the price and I would 100% recommend them because of the quality of their services and their phenomenal customer service! The owner is lovely and my seamstress Julia was amazing and so sweet. My dress basically needed to be overhauled because I bought it off the rack and it was a size smaller than I needed. They added boning for support, moved the lace, added nude modesty panels beneath the lace, hemmed the dress, added padding to the bust so I didn't have to wear a bra, took up the straps, and later they took my dress in at the waist after I lost 20 lbs in the last two months before my pick-up date. My alterations cost $1800 (the dress itself was only $900). They did a ton of good work so I felt that was a fair and reasonable price for the services. There was a minor problem with the boob cups (I felt like they looked strangely pointy and weird) which I mentioned to them but I didn't feel like the issue was fully resolved to my satisfaction. However, it was 100% my fault for not pressing the issue because if I had said something after picking up my dress, I know they would have fixed it for me. Everyone there was so nice that I didn't want to complain about such a small thing when they had worked so hard on my dress. All in all, people might get sticker shock when they hear the quote for the alterations but you get what you pay for with Altered for the Altar. Their work is quality and you will always walk out of there happy as long as you communicate with your seamstresses. There are so many steps in the process (multiple appointments spaced out over time and many opportunities to provide feedback on their work) that they make sure your dress looks exactly how you want it to look. You can probably find cheaper alterations services in Dallas but that's a pretty big gamble to take on your wedding dress! I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Unfortunately, the seamstress services provided by Altered for the Altered was disappointing and all around, terrible. I expected a certain level of service because they're located in the design district right next to the best bridal shops; however, my experience was chaotic, unprofessional, and extremely stressful. I chose this seamstress because they were recommended by my dress shop and their website promoted specializing in undergarments. My alteration request was a bodice fit and a higher slit. I was hoping that a spanx suggestion or a specialized undergarment would help the overall look of the dress but come to find out, they don't really specialize in undergarments, they just hang them in their shop for sell. During my 1st fitting (and the many subsequent that followed), I felt very rushed. It was obvious they were shuffling girls in and out constantly. I felt like just another number to them rather than getting the custom "bride experience" you get at nearby dress shops. They talk about the 2nd fitting being a "test fit" but my dress was so unaligned and deconstructed to a point where I was almost in tears. Rather than being understanding or expressing any empathy, they just shrugged and said "didn't you read our policy?". As professional seamstresses, surely they know that dress fittings can be highly intensive and stressful situations but regardless, Altered for the Altered communication skills were downright rude, disrespectful, and bad! I had to schedule another "2nd 2nd" fitting as they call it. When I came back I'll admit, the dress looked better but still needed a couple of minor adjustments. So when I came back for what should've been the last and final fitting, I was hopeful to have been wrong about my initial impressions. To my horror, nothing I had requested had been done, they forgot about my bussell and they brought me two other brides veils. The owner, Ruth, showed me that although they she had written down the minor dress alterations at my 2nd 2nd fitting, nothing had been done. There was no apology, just a suggestion that I come back for a "Final final" fitting. Its clear they had taken on too many brides and their quality and service was suffering severely. When I tried scheduling my final final fitting, their schedule was full and they wanted me to come back 1 day before my wedding. I told them that was too close so they reluctantly gave me an earlier slot even though it was their fault I was having to come back for a 5TH TIME! When I came back, they made me sign a form to leave with the dress stating that I was happy with the service but, in all honestly, I would've done anything so I could take my dress and leave. At that point, I (and my mom and friends) had taken off of work 5 times to be at these ill planned and poor quality bridal fittings. I literally had run out of time to have the perfect fit dress. Honestly I never write negative reviews because I like to give a business the benefit of the doubt but I felt compelled to write about my experience because these people were downright negligent with the most important dress a girl will buy in her life. I also felt it was important to tell my surly because I wasn't alone in this impression. On several occasions I witnessed multiple women coming in for "2nd 2nd" fittings and "final final" fittings almost as it was their standard procedure. If it is their normal process,it's certainly not advertised on their website as they so like to bring up. I felt like it was my duty to let other brides know whey kind of experience they're in for and it's not a good one. I would NOT recommend Altered for the Altered and think bridal shops should take them off of their preferred vendor list. They are not good. It was the absolute worst alteration experience I've ever been through and talking to other brides, this is not normal and there are much better places to take your dress. I was intimidated by the fees they charged just for an initial opinion so I just choose to trust the process and let them do my alterations. This was the biggest mistake of my entire wedding process. Shop around, make sure you know who is actually doing the alteration work on your dress, and please beware before moving forward with Altered for the Alter. read more

The tailors are nice and friendly. I believe they had good intentions but they didn't do a good job considering a 5-star rating. I paid almost $700 on two of my wedding dresses. Here's why. 1. They left a needle in my wedding dress (See attached photo). I should have checked the dress when I picked it up. However, leaving a needle in the pick-up dress was unacceptable regardless whether or not I have checked my dress. Too bad that I have signed the consent form that the dress was okay when I picked it up without checking it. 2. I ended up with 6 visits (5 for fittings and 1 for pick-up) because they didn't do the job right based on what we agreed upon and what I paid for. On my last alteration, my alteration stylist's mother had to alter my dress because her daughter was on honeymoon. 3. They didn't put new buttons on one of my two dresses that I requested and paid extra for until the fourth fitting visit (this dress was done after the third visit and I reminded them to change buttons every time). They only initially cleaned the buttons instead of changing the new ones which I was charged extra for. 4. They lost my designer tag (Mila Nova - Jeneva) and told me that it wasn't their fault. If it was attached to the dress, someone would keep it. Instead, the owner gave me another Mila Nova tag from a different style and size and said that this was the only one she had). I asked the person who helped me change the dress initially whether or not I could leave the tag on and she said yes because everything would be kept as is). I told them on my first visit that I needed the original tag kept because I planned to sell my dress. If the owners read this comment and have any issue or concern, please let me know because everything I said was true. read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! The friendly and professional staff were great. And the work they did on my daughter's wedding dress was AMAZING!! Weddings can be so stressful but you can relax when it comes to alterations by Ruth and her team. read more

Beyond impressed with this team and the store owner!! Quick, efficient, champs ready at every fitting, and the perfect alterations for my much loved wedding dress. I would suggest them to every bride. THANK YOU!!! read more

Altered For the Altar - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

They are excellent!!! The whole experience there was amazing and my dress was fitted perfectly. Each visit was fun, timely, I felt so special, celebrated and well taken care of. The location was great and I love the set up of the shop- trendy, modern with old fashion excellent service! So happy with the results and my experience! . read more

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AFTA was incredible! They remade the back of my daughter's dress and it exceeded our expectations. It fit like a glove and was perfection! read more

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When I purchased my gown it was the recommendation of the bridal boutique to use 1 of 2 different alterations places. I am so incredibly thankful that I trusted my instincts as well as some friends advice. Altered for the Altar did not disappoint. Each and every time I went to an appointment they treated me with kindness, welcomed me by name, and went above and beyond to make my experience the best possible. My dress turned out beautiful and exactly how I wanted and I can't wait to walk down the aisle in a few short days. They really are an exceptional group of ladies working there. Highly recommend!! read more

Awesome experience from this team. I came in having doubts about my wedding dress and came out with the perfect one of my dreams. I had significant alterations done including removing a lot of the tulle underneath, shortening the length (and resewing the bottom lace in), making the torso skinnier and re-positioning some of the lace pieces on the dress. Amazing, amazing work from AFTA!! read more

I was referred here by a friend after the last alterations place I went to ruined my dress. I was able to get an appointment quickly. I had about 40 days before my wedding. I had my initial fitting, a second fitting and a final fitting, picking up my dress about 4 days before my wedding. My alterations were PERFECT When you arrive and check-in, they will offer you a glass of champagne or a bottle of water. You will only wait a moment before being escorted to your fitting area. It's not a "room" per se. It is a large area with a secure curtain and plenty of seating for your guests. Everyone there is so attentive and is able to answer any questions you have with confidence and reassurance. read more

Can't say enough about the staff at Altered for the Alter. They were SOOOO accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable about their craft. They are worth EVERY PENNY. Thank you to the staff for all of your help in making my bridal dreams come true. Thank you Julie for helping me in and out of my two gowns and for making the experience so great with my mom and best friend! read more

They did such an AMAZING job on my dress. Everyone in there was super nice and accommodating. I'm so grateful for them! read more

Altered For the Altar - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

These ladies know what they're doing! I had a somewhat difficult request for an already challenging dress. They were very clear with me on potential "risks" and told me exactly what they were going to do. Not only did they turn my wedding dress into my DREAM dress, but they did it for less money than what was expected! Customer service is great, talent even better. Just listen to the experts and trust their judgement! read more

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I cannot speak highly enough of Altered for the Altar for providing your dream wedding dress. Early on in my wedding planning I decided that I wanted to restore and modify my mom's wedding dress. We are by no means designers, but my mom and I pieced together some ideas and set up a consultation meeting with Ruth. She quickly understood my vision for the dress and truly understood how meaningful this was to both me and my mother. Ruth and the entire team did a phenomenal job using their eye for design to make design changes that transformed my mom's dress into the beautiful, fresh-but-vintage, unique, and very "me" dress that it is now, while keeping the integrity of the original design. Everyone at AFTA made us feel comfortable and listened to and the fittings were so much fun! Again, I would recommend AFTA to any bride one thousand times over. Thank you again to the team! You're the best! read more

I loved my time with Ruth and Jessica. I walked in with a lot of nervousness on fit and just really appreciated Ruth's kindness and attention to detail to make me feel beautiful and heard. Jessica went above and beyond to ask me nice questions and make my experience special. I feel like I can be confident in my dress now and am looking forward to my next appointment! read more

I had the best experience with my dress alterations. They are so detailed, and knew exactly what to do to flaunt my features. They also made sure I could move properly in the dress, and packed it up so nicely. read more

Altered For the Altar - Wedding Day! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I LOVE this place!!!! My wedding was in September and I can honestly say, they are totally worth it! My dress was heavily beaded and it also had a detachable lining so I was soooo nervous finding a place that I could trust. Especially bc my dress was a little unique it was hard finding someone. I was also a part of a local bridal group and everyone recommended them! I decided to go to a consult and felt immediately comfortable just because of Ruth's great customer service & her expertise. Overall, it was such a great experience and alleviated soooo much stress from wedding planning- I just knew I was in good hands. Ruth also helped me pick out a veil and I couldn't decide if I wanted one, but they gave me options that fit the dress and wedding style! So I have to say, that was also the best decision! It was also super cool that I met the lovely women who made my dress magical! Highly recommend read more

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I had my wedding dress altered here and the results were amazing! I actually questioned my dress choice when it first arrived because it did not look quiet right. After the first round of alterations, I remembered why I chose the dress six months ago! My favorite aspect about this place is that Ruth personally came out to meet me and pin my dress during the fittings. Since Ruth does the alterations, I liked that she actually sees me in my dress and makes recommendations based on my body type. She is honest and I valued her opinions. My dress was perfect and I can't thank Altered for the Altar enough for the work they have done! read more

I usually do not write reviews, but after having my wedding dress altered here I wanted to make sure other brides know how great the team at Altered is! I went to several other seamstresses in the Dallas area and was told that it would be near impossible to line my dress. I came into my first appointment as a panicked bride, but Ruth quickly reassured me that I had several options. Ruth was so detailed oriented that she was able to line my dress and add additional lace details on top. At my final dress fitting the dress was exactly what I had imagined. I'm so happy we found Altered, they were flexible with our timeline and always very friendly! read more

LOVE this place. As soon as you walk in you'll be greeted by Reese, he was SO nice and immediately offered us some water or champagne, of course we took the champagne. Rylee helped me with my gown alterations, she was so amazing! Super sweet and made me feel comfortable. Everything I wanted to do she took into consideration and talked to me about my options. I can not wait to get my gown back. It's going to be absolutely perfect. Highly recommend this place. read more

This team works seamlessly together!!!! I would not trust anyone else with my wedding dress. Wedding planning is already stressful- take a load off and book with AFTA! My dress is perfect!!!! Thank you! read more

I had a wonderful experience here for my bridal alterations! Everyone you encountered was very organized, friendly, knowledgeable and knew exactly what to do with my dress. They are a family owned business and they strive for fantastic customer service. I would highly recommend this place for any alterations! read more

Every single person working here is incredible! First, I had a really hard time making decisions with my dress- Rylee and Ruth were so patient and kind. They gave great advice, but also listened to what I wanted! As a Covid bride, things haven't been the easiest and these women are incredibly supportive, really going the extra mile to help where they could. Sarah is an angel, along with all the ladies working up front and in the back. The actual store is lovely and they make you feel very comfortable. This is definitely a small business to support! read more

So the owner had previously done my friend's dress years prior and she did a great job so decided to try her for my dress. At first I thought the price I was quoted was to high so I took a week to get pricing from other tailors. For the basic wedding dress adjustments the other companies were a little bit cheaper or the same. But most of the other companies did not do custom work which I definitely needed. Because I didn't know anything about the other companies that did custom work, I didn't want to take a chance. The dress came out perfect. Everyone loved my dress. Once I get good pictures I will update my post. read more

Let me start off by saying Altered for the Altar is a godsend. Not only did they do a fabulous job on my wedding dress and were so attentive to what I needed, but they were able to assist me in a wedding crisis :) My Maid of Honor's dress was altered by another tailor and he ended up getting something on the dress and told her to dry clean it (I'll save my thoughts for this topic for another review). She then took it to the cleaners and I am not sure what transpired but the fuchsia dress ended up having black all along the seems. This is all a week before my wedding and the dress was pretty much ruined. I rushed the dress to Ruth and her team and they were more than willing to help me. I think at one point we had the entire crew brainstorming about what to do. We ended up overnighting fabric from the designer and Ruth is currently working on reworking the dress. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for Altered for the Altar. They are all so helpful, warm, friendly and have great senses of humor. I trust them hands down and I would give them 100 stars if I could. They are brilliant at what they do and you can fully trust they will not only treat you right, but your garments will look fantastic. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! read more