I loved working with Amanda! I'll be getting married soon and, since my bridesmaids ranged widely in age, body type, and personality, I decided it would be fun to have each lady in a different vintage-style dress and print. When I started contacting seamstresses and dressmakers I was struck by how unfriendly most of them were. Amanda was pleasant and helpful from our first conversation and remained so through the whole process. Her rates were also FAR more reasonable than anyone else I researched. I am located in New York City but ALL of my bridesmaids are in different parts of the country and weren't necessarily able to come to NYC for a fitting. Lucky for me, Amanda was able to do everything via mail. I'll warn other brides: this is NOT how I would recommend doing things if you can help it, but it's what I had to do and Amanda worked hard to make it possible for me. I have exactly NO dressmaking experience so Amanda offered lots of advice and guidance to me and my ladies, and even prevented us from making a couple of unfortunate design choices, LOL! The nature of how we had to work on my bridesmaids dresses meant that things weren't always easy and there were times where there was some frustration on both sides. That being said, any time I approached Amanda with a concern, we were able to find a solution that worked for both of us. I imagine that, had all of my ladies been able to have multiple fittings in person, the process would have been a breeze from start to finish. At the end of the day, each of my bridesmaids got a unique and beautiful dress that they helped to design. Amanda is very good at what she does and the quality of her work is high. I would absolutely recommend her to other brides or to anyone who wants to have something special made just for them. She really went above and beyond to give me a fabulous finished product! read more

I brought my wedding dress here to be tailored and a belt added on. It came out perfectly thanks to Amanda! Plus, the environment at the shop is so nice & calming, exactly what you need when you're a bride to be. When I kept losing weight and we were down to our last fittings, I was nervous the fit would be off, but Amanda worked tirelessly to get it right, and even though my wedding was approaching fast, she made sure the belt was added on in time, and it was absolutely beautiful. I also found a stunning veil here (they weren't pushy at all). I was in such good hands here, and I highly recommend them to other brides to be! read more

Amanda did an incredible job altering my wedding dress. She was very nice, her shop was very cute. She was easy to work with. She had late hours which was perfect for my work schedule. She listened to what I wanted and my dress came out great. I'm not sure why I needed so many alterations appointments but I think that's a common thing with wedding dress alterations. It's so hard to find a good alterations person in NYC or Brooklyn. There are SO many mixed reviews and it gets very confusing. I would say- just go to Amanda! She delivers a really good, quality product and I didn't worry about my wedding dress in her hands. Also, I stored my dress at her shop which was SOOO HELPFUL for me not to have to worry about it! Seriously, she knows what she's doing-big time! One thing I would say that rubbed me the wrong way was two weeks before my wedding she said "maybe you should have a backup dress." I totally know she meant this in the best way possible (like a dress for dancing and a dress for ceremony.) However, bride's go through hell and back planning their weddings, picking out their dresses for months or years.. The last thing I want to hear is maybe I should have another dress on standby. Anyway, it wasn't a huge deal but it was one thing I would recommend not saying to future brides. She was super nice, friendly, and super talented and she did a great job! I would definitley recommend her to anyone looking! I might even go back for other dresses and clothes in the future! read more

I would definitely recommend this shop to a friend. I had two pairs of paints altered and they looked amazing. Price was very reasonable too and it is so convenient as the shop is located a few blocks from my work. Will be taking more things here in the future. read more

Amanda worked tirelessly to get my wedding dress complete on time despite a number of near-catastrophes. RK bridal ordered a size too small, in my opinion, and the dress did not come with extra beads, which it DEFINITELY needed to do. I'd say the quality of the Kitty Chen brand is not the greatest. This meant a whole lot of work for Amanda and a hefty alterations cost of $750 for me which included taking in the bust, adding cups, taking in the waist, letting our the hips and then re-beading the sides of the dress BY HAND to match at the seams, hemming the dress about four inches, trimming the internal boning, adding hefty straps and adding tulle cap sleeves to camouflage the hefty straps and give me some added coverage. It was a HUGE project and Amanda delivered a much improved dress after 4-5 sessions. Basically, my gown came out well and overall I was very pleased with the work Amanda did, although I still wish I had purchased a different dress from a different store. They also messed up my veil order, which I didn't figure out until the day of my wedding when I took the veil out and found it was half-done. Beware of RK bridal - check EVERYTHING twice. There's a reason it's so affordable and it might be that they cut some corners and are a bit careless. As it happened the sleeves we added to cover the thick straps needed to keep the dress from sagging under its own weight turned out to be an issue at my wedding, as they kept falling off all night and will definitely look weird in the pro photos based on the candids I've seen. I think Amanda meant to give me wardrobe tape but didn't get around to it, so my bridesmaids ended up taping them down with double-sided scotch tape which also burned my skin and gave me a yucky rash that lasted my whole honeymoon. Bride fail and word to the wise - pack some wardrobe tape in your emergency bride kit. This would have significantly improved my day. The other hiccup was that I she and I did great together when it was just the two of us, but my mom and my maid of honor both got a bit of static from Amanda when they came along. They aren't easy to please, but at the same time, a professional should be able to smile and smooth things over and that's not quite how things played out. Definitely think twice before bringing guests with big opinions if you want to remain stress-free. Overall, a skilled artisan and a passionate craftsperson. Amanda loves her work, and cares about her brides. She did her level best to make me happy and I really appreciate that. read more

Amanda's work on my wedding gown was phenomenal. The dress was structurally complicated and had a heavy train, but Amanda made short work of taking in the boned bodice and whipping up the bustle. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and never imagined I would feel so secure in a strapless dress. I would recommend Amanda in a heartbeat. read more

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She did a great job with my wedding gown. It fit like a glove. I will be coming back for more alterations. Very talented and professional to work with. read more

Amanda did a beautiful job of altering my daughter's wedding dress. It was a challenging dress to cut and sew, but Amanda has the expertise of a professional and the eye of an artist, and the dress was perfect. read more

Amanda was friendly and easy to work with. She did an absolutely wonderful job altering my wedding dress. I got so many compliments on the dress and fit. She was very accommodating in scheduling all of my appointments. She was also able to quickly alter the mother of the bride dress with beautiful results. I would definitely work with her again! read more

Amanda did a great job altering my Maid of Honor dress! All night long people kept telling me it "fit like a glove" and this dress was a disaster when I first got it! Prices are great and she is wonderful! read more

I just had my wedding dress altered by Amanda, and it was a wonderful experience. I was nervous about going to a tailor and was happy to find Amanda, who works for herself. The alteration looks great, and Amanda suggested a bustle for the dress as well, which was super helpful. She was really nice and put me at ease, and a great job. I will definitely go back to her for any tailoring needs! read more

Amanda did an amazing job tailoring my wedding dress. She got the fit exactly right after a few sessions, and the price was right. That's really all you can ask for! She's also patient, calm and extremely laid-back. During the weeks leading up to my wedding, when it seemed like everyone else in my life was inadvertently stressing me out about my wedding/constantly asking me how stressed I was, Amanda's laid-back attitude was such a nice respite. Thank you, Amanda!! read more

I highly recommend Amanda! She made my bridal gown fit like a glove and was an absolute pleasure to work with. I especially appreciated how organized and communicative she was. She followed up with me after each appointment reviewing what we discussed and what she would be doing with the dress before our next fitting, which helped me keep track of everything during a hectic time. She also made suggestions for fixes to the dress that I never would have thought of that made it look and fit me much better. read more

Amanda did a great job on the alterations for my wedding dress. Best of all, she was affordable. My dress had a simple, straight silhouette, so it didn't need much work, but Amanda was very professional and the shop is very charming (sweet treats and nice 50s music). Her receptionist, Steph, is also very friendly and pleasant to work with. read more

I brought my wedding dress here after a lot of research. My dress didn't require much work (thankfully) and I appreciate how honest Amanda was about that. A hem on several layers was required and she did a great, clean job with plenty of time to spare. Her shop is cute and clean and she was pleasant to work with too. The price was reasonable and I'm more than happy with the job she did. I would definitely trust her with other work and highly recommend her. read more

Had Amanda help tailor my dress again for a belated reception back home and it was a dream to know that I'm in such great hands! My dress has been transformed twice by Amanda and it never fails. Please trust Amanda and her talents. She's patient and is willing and able to work with you all the way and give you advice on what works and what doesn't. Thank you, Amanda! read more

Had my wedding dress altered here she made me look even more amazing in my dress after having a baby. Her shop is extremely cute and she is very organized. I would definitely use her again. read more

I was getting married again and, this time, my wedding would be a somewhat informal evening wedding - no big wedding gown for me. But I knew the kind of dress I wanted and I couldn't find it anywhere. I got in touch with Amanda Madden, since I'd heard good things. She did not disappoint! She knew exactly what I wanted, and I got the dress I had envisioned; it was perfect. Not only that, my daughter, who was my maid of honor, wanted a dress that looked like one in the animated movie Frozen - eegads. But Amanda was able to interpret the dress for my real human daughter, and she looked magnificent. It's now her favorite dress of all time. Don't waste your time looking anywhere else....run, don't walk, to Amanda Madden. read more

There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Amanda for the work she did on my dress. Amanda is not only an artist but a dress whisperer. Getting the dress perfect for my wedding day was quite the process! I chose a custom dress from a lovely store but due to multiple reasons it became what I began referring to as the Frankenstein Dress: There was extra fabric that took away from the structure and color, the lace was cut haphazardly making alterations difficult, the bodice was crooked, etc. I do not have the proper vocabulary to explain all the errors that were present before Amanda got her talented and patient hands on it. AMadden's customer service is phenomenal. Amanda even contacted the place I got my dress and insisted that they make me a new top for my dress free of charge. She even negotiate them covering part of the alternations due to a miscommunication made during ordering. As if that isn't enough, Amanda worked tirelessly the week before my wedding, squeezing me in-between appointments and insisting that if it was necessary she would complete the dress on her day off so that my dress would be perfect and beautiful. Whether I can speak for other brides or just myself, Amanda gave me the opportunity at 33 to feel beautiful and comfortable in my skin and to look exactly how I wanted to look...that is a true gift. And do not worry Amanda! Your hard work was not for only one day, I recently got my dress shortened and can't wait to wear it again! Thank you, thank you, please plan on many referrals! read more

Amanda is professional and wonderfully helpful. She was very informative in my consultation and gave great advice on alterations. I highly recommend her! read more

I was referred to AMadden tailoring when the bridal shop I bought my dress couldn't alter it in time for the wedding. Amanda is awesome. She took her time and listened to what I wanted. My dress was ready even earlier than planned. Not to mention she SNATCHED me. My dress was the talk of the night! read more

I made an appointment here after reading all the Yelp reviews. It took weeks to get an appointment, however I patiently waited as it seemed from Yelp that Amanda was the best. I'm pretty petite so I need to get things altered often, and I was excited to potentially find a great place in the neighborhood. I received a confirmation email right away which asked that I respond to confirm. I replied and asked for an estimate to which I never received a response. Upon arriving to my appointment, I was greeted by Tina Marie. She was very friendly and told me I could go ahead and start trying on my items. When I exited the dressing room, there was a woman sitting there scowling -- it was Amanda. I didn't get so much as a smile or hello, I immediately felt completely unwelcome. While doing try ons, I tried making polite conversation to break the ice and she was not having it. I'm not sure what her deal was, but I got the impression she didn't want to be working with me for some reason. She commented that it wouldn't be worth it to alter the dress the way I wanted (shorten the straps) since it would probably cost more than the dress. I appreciate the honesty and cost benefit analysis, however, have some tact. It came across very backhanded and the dress had cost $150, so not exactly inexpensive. When trying on jeans, I asked about the length and her opinion on if it was ok to which she replied it didn't matter to her, she wasn't going to be wearing them. I found her commentary very snide, she is supposed to be a professional and I was asking for her professional opinion on the alteration length. The grand total to shorten two pairs of jeans and shorten straps on a dress: $48, to be paid upon pickup. A bit steep and I would have appreciated knowing in advance, hence my email request for an estimate that went unanswered. Also, cash only for $75 and under. A little less than a week later I got a call from Tina Marie that my items were ready and I'd need to schedule a try on appointment. The times that she gave me were inconvenient (during work hours) and one week plus away. I told her I would just pick them up and not do a try on, which she said was fine. Although I didn't get a try on appointment, it did take a phone call to coordinate a time for pick up. Ultimately I was not able to go and my husband stopped by around the given timeframe I had told Tina Marie I'd be by to pick up. It took a while for him to get in (this isn't a store front, you have to call when you're there, etc) and he gave her $50 for the $48 total bill. She didn't have change. How can you require cash payment but then you don't even have change? I think he was pretty frustrated by that fact, as I would have been too. They ultimately agreed to an amount a little less than $48 because of the change issue. He brought my items home and I was shocked -- every single item had an issue. One pair of jeans had excess material folded and sewn inside, creating a bulky look. The other pair of jeans were still way too long, by at least an inch. The dress strap had been sewn back incompletely on one side, looking as if it is pulling apart and will come undone. I immediately emailed Amanda telling her of the issues, I also mentioned that I felt very unwelcome in her studio and would have appreciated a response to my estimate email request. She curtly replied that she would refund in full to my Paypal account. She did not apologize for the way she made me feel in her place of business, the lack of communication or the poor quality of her work. She also made a comment that seemed to imply I was not telling the truth about the dress or that I had somehow damaged it myself over the course of a couple hours. I would have preferred that she offer to correct the issues as opposed to refunding me, as I now still have three items that need to be properly altered. As annoying as that is, the silver lining here is that I never have to step foot in this place again. read more

I had a bit of a mixed bag experience with Amanda for my wedding dress. Pros: -She is really the sweetest person, and really makes you feel comfortable about your gown (and how you look in it) -Her prices are very reasonable, and she books you for as many appointments as it takes to fit your dress -She did a beautiful job of hemming and bustling my dress. I love, love, love how the bottom of the dress turned out, including a 2 part bustle (the satin was a French bustle, and the top lace layer of my dress an American bustle). Cons: -The big one: The top of my dress did not fit. I got it to my parent's house, out of the city, and the back (corset style, with a "modesty panel" under it) would not close- it was about an inch and a half from closing. This was the same day that I had picked the dress up from her. I was in tears- I hadn't thought to look at the back of my dress to be sure it closed and everything looked great from the front in the studio. We emailed with Amanda, who promised that the dress had fit perfectly in the studio and that maybe we were not lacing it properly. However, when we brought it to a seamstress near my parents, she took one look at it and said "This is all wrong, and I don't have time to fix it properly"- the left side of the dress had been taken in significantly more than the right side, and it had all been taken in too much. The seamstress offered to move the "modesty panel" that closed the back of the dress over as far as possible to try and get the dress to close. That helped a lot- we could get the two sides of the dress to touch by yanking on them a bit, but they still did not close when the dress was laced up. My mother and I ended up having to stitch hook and eye closures into the dress ourselves in order to get it to stay closed. It ended up looking fine, but only because of a lot of work on our end. -When Amanda took in the lace on the bodice, it was perfectly done on the right side, but on the left side, there was a significant "bubble" sticking out around my hip where the lace had not been taken in smoothly. I was able to sew it down myself at home, but the last thing I wanted to be doing the week before my wedding was sewing my own wedding dress (while wearing it to make sure it sat right!) Although my experience ended on a bit of a sour note, I do think that Amanda is a good tailor. The things she did right, she did really right. She is also planning her own wedding and had a lot on her plate in terms of tons of new clients, so I want to be fair in my review. I think that she made some mistakes with my dress, which led to a really stressful week leading up to my wedding, but I do think that she is probably usually much better/careful in her work. Just make sure to check every inch of the dress before you take it home!! read more

AMadden Tailoring did an incredible job with my wedding dress. When I finally found the perfect dress it was a sample that was three sizes too big. I wasn't sure if it was even salvageable, but I brought it to AMadden, and Amanda took the dress apart and reassembled it beautifully (not an easy thing to do with the intricate folds in the dress. After Amanda worked on it, it fit like a glove! Her work and transformation of the dress was amazing! I am now going to her for all of my tailoring needs after my wedding. read more

I brought in one of my favorite cocktail dress that needed to be altered for a wedding and she made it look even more amazing. She's meticulous and friendly, very easy to work with. I will definitely recommend her to friends and family. read more

Where to start? I am getting married in 9 days. I got my dress a year ago, one size bigger just in case my weight fluctuated. About a month ago, I was looking for someone who was skilled enough to handle a heavily beaded wedding dress. I emailed 3 other tailors and was denied, whether it was because they were busy, or because the beads of the dress was too much. But Amanda is amazing. From the moment I walked in, she took a look at me wearing the dress and she went right to the point, explaining everything she could do to the dress. she took it in, and the beads that were going to be lost were re-instated them back into the dress. I had 3 fittings, and on top of getting married herself, she made my dress BEAUTIFUL. she did a very simple bustle that works wonderfully and even looks great. I've gotta say, I will name drop her whenever someone asks me who tailored my dress. I will come back to this review with pictures. read more

I worked with Amanda on a very tight deadline for my wedding dress fitting. She was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process; patient, efficient, and accommodating. The entire process with her was quick and the cost was reasonable. I would definitely recommend her services; the dress ended up fitting like a glove! read more

Amanda altered my wedding dress from Rebecca Schoneveld. The shop recommended her tailoring services and overall I was really happy with the job that she did. I didn't need a ton done, the dress just needed to be shortened and taken in on top and a bustle needed to be put in. First, I appreciated the reasonable price that she charged, because the wedding industry can really rip you off. In general, she did a very good job with the dress and it looked perfect on my wedding day. I really liked the bustle she did as well. Overall, she was knowledgable and professional and I would recommend her to others, especially if they went to Rebecca Schoneveld. read more

Amanda was such a pleasure to be around! She did an excellent job tailoring my wedding dress. The dress gave me such an awesome hourglass figure - I was even shocked! read more

Amanda tailored my wedding dress and the results were amazing. I bought a (relatively) inexpensive wedding dress from the SoHo store Reformation, which sells regular clothes but has a small bridal line of very simple dresses. I fell in love with their crop top, all lace Sophia two-piece dress. The skirt fit like a dream and didn't even need to be hemmed. The top, though, looked and fit like a t-shirt. I wasn't exactly going for the casual t-shirt look for my wedding, so I brought it to Amanda and she gave me exactly what I wanted to elevate the look from casual to elegant: altering the neckline from a crewneck to a boatneck; adding scalloped lace along the neckline; cutting open the back and adding pearl buttons (originally, you just pulled the top over your head, which makes zero sense for a bridal gown because you'd mess up your hair putting your dress on); turing the sleeves from t-shirt sleeves to cap sleeves; and making the top fit closer to my body altogether. As you can see, Amanda did a lot to fix this damn top. The photos speak for themselves. I got so many compliments on my dress on my wedding day, and thanks to Amanda I was able to wear something that was completely original, one-of-a-kind, and gorgeous. The price was reasonable and exactly what I had budgeted for alterations. read more

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Amanda is great - quick, very nice and reasonably priced. She did a good job on a range of clothing, from hemming jeans (all the right length, right thread, right width), to taking in the shoulders of a winter coat, to narrowing the flares out of trousers. I'd definitely use her again. read more

I bought my wedding dress from a Reem Acra sample sale, which needed some minor repairs on the beading of the bodice, and the RA sales associates highly recommended Amanda as a couture tailor. She was incredibly easy to work with and went out of her way to make herself available to me as a client. We had a slight issue with the company that dry-cleaned my dress and Amanda went above and beyond to correct the situation. My dress looked absolutely stunning on my wedding day. Amanda is professional, knowledgeable, stylish and above all honest. Very reasonably priced, too. I will absolutely use Amanda again! read more

Amanda is amazing! My husband and I threw together a plan to elope in Las Vegas with very little time to spare. Amanda PERFECTLY altered a vintage dress I bought off ebay. Then I made the mistake of having it cleaned and the dress came back all wonky from the process. Without batting an eye, Amanda fixed it last minute, the day before I was supposed to fly out. She is a phenomenal seamstress and a dream to work with. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars! read more

Amanda was absolutely wonderful. She is a perfectionist and would not give up until my wedding dress fit perfectly (it was of a very delicate fabric and really difficult to maneuver). She is a pleasure to work with, reasonably priced, no bullshit, and really cares about what she does. I plan on going back to her for any major tailoring I might need done in the future. read more

I can't recommend working with Amanda. I bought my dress at Schone Bride and AMadden was one of their recommended tailors. I got a bad impression of Amanda from my initial consultation when she was very quick, unfriendly, and cold. She challenged me when I asked about anything: especially putting in cups and tightening the straps. I trusted her, and sure enough in hindsight I wish I had pushed back harder. She also was incredibly "strict" about the number of alterations she could perform on the top of my dress. Isn't that the point of having 3 fittings, I asked? Isn't the point to make sure it fits perfectly? My dress was still beautiful but the straps slid down the entire night. And it wasn't cheap, either! I paid almost $500 for her to hem the bottom (which she did haphazardly with scissors and no measurements/tape/pins) and take in the top. I wish I had trusted to my first impression and taken my dress elsewhere, but she was already filling out the paperwork, scheduling my next apt, and reaching for my credit card. I will discourage my friends from going to AMadden. read more

Amanda tailored my wedding dress and two suits for my husband. She did a great job and was friendly and easy to talk to. Her rates were reasonable and it was easy to schedule appointments with her. Highly recommended! read more

Not a good experience. Amanda did not finish my wedding dress on time. I should have gone with a different shop when she didn't show up to our first appointment. Her assistant sent an email a few minutes before I arrived, no phone call or any other communication. I was like, okay, she has migraines and that happens, but it would have been good to know in advance so I didn't make the trip with my wedding dress in tow. Luckily part of the reason that I went with this shop was because she's a small business owner in my neighborhood, so I was only out about twenty bucks round trip, no big deal. I made the rest of my appointments leading up to the wedding thinking that this was a one time thing. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. I think I had five appointments total for taking in the dress, hemming, adjusting straps, and bustling. They always felt rushed, and there was very little communication during about what the plan was for next steps. I'd ask questions, because not much changed between appointments. I was worried, but felt it would all come together at the end because of the good reviews I'd seen. My last appointment, the day that I was supposed to try it on, show my bridesmaid how to bustle it, and then take it home: THE DRESS WASN'T FINISHED. It was unhemmed, unbustled--literally buttons hanging off the back--NOT DONE. Her attitude was unapologetic. She was upset and said she had worked on dresses late into the night, which was unsettling, that she was cramming my dress in like a homework assignment due the next day. It felt like she was mad at me for wanting to take home my dress as promised. Also the dress was wrinkled and that was disconcerting as well. Now I would have to wait for her to finish (hopefully later that same day) and take it to a dry cleaner for pressing. Which would take a few days. Amanda recommended Boerum Hill Cleaners and they were fabulous (and an extra $50, make sure you put that extra cost in your budget if you go with this shop). My friend who had come to the appointment had recently gotten married, and she was shocked at Amanda's tone and lack of professionalism. Afterward, she asked me if Amanda had talked to me like that the whole time. Ultimately, we worked things out so that I was able to have the dress done in time for my wedding. And while it didn't fit perfectly (some gaping in the chest and I had to use double-sided fashion tape to keep my straps up), at least it was done, and I felt beautiful. I wouldn't write this negative review except that I spent $595 for a negative, stressful experience and wanted to warn other brides. read more

I could not be happier with the results of the alterations to by bridesmaid's dress. I received the dress with just over two weeks to the wedding. I knew i was cutting it close but had no choice. Amanda made me feel more than comfortable. I have a very pear shaped body type so the dress while pretty good fitting on the hips was a tent up top. Amanda had me come in for three separate fittings, basically had to reconstruct the top adding in several darts and doing some other magic behind that white curtain. I wish we had a pic of the before to show just how much she did. All that said I would highly recommend Amanda to anyone that asks, I even got compliments from the other bridesmaids on the fit of the dress. read more

Amanda tailored my wedding gown and it was a great experience. She scheduled many appointments for me so we had time to do all the alterations i requested and said we could just cancel them if i dont need them. I didnt need them since her work was great and quick. I was so happy with her work, she is so talented. read more

I was beginning to worry about finding someone reliable in the city to trust with my wedding dress when I stumbled across Amanda here on Yelp. She altered my wedding dress quickly, efficiently, and affordably. I'm no longer worried about tripping all over my train. I would highly recommend her to others! Thanks Amanda! read more