Walked in for a garment repair and they were able to help me in 10 minutes! Will definitely be coming back for a bridesmaid dress fitting in a few weeks! read more

I just picked up an old favorite suit that I had downsized two full sizes and properly tailored. It looks terrific, was priced reasonably and service was friendly and even fun. I have already brought another item in (sentimental and expensive) to be resized/tailored, and will be bringing more. I recommend very highly. read more

What an amazing job. I brought in about 4 dresses that were quite tight on me and there wasn't much room to do much, but Maria Luz made it happen. Truly a very professional job. I will definitely use her services again in the future. Outstanding work!!!! read more

I had the worst experience with that place. I entrusted Maria Luz, the owner and seamstress of the business, with beautiful, noble fabrics like silk charmeuse and french lace, for her to make a mother of the bride dress and bolero, I gave her a photo of the outfit I wanted, she accepted the job. I was somewhat surprised by her language and attitudes when she took my measurements, she is rude and unprofessional, but decided to put up with it, assuming that she was a good seamstress. It took Maria Luz 3 months to produce a dress and bolero too large, so badly sewn and which didn't ressemble the photo model I gave her. She also tried to steal the remains of the silk and lace that I bought and that she didn't use, quite a lot of that beautiful silk and lace. In a nutshell, I had to call the police to help me resolve the dispute, 3 officers came..... My outfit is now in the hands of another seamstress who is trying to fix the bad work that Maria Luz did. It also means more money for me to spend. Despite what is written and advertised for on her website, Maria Luz is not a stylist or designer. If you want beautiful sewing results and if you have a good eye for details, avoid that place, you will spend money not worth the results and you will be treated like s..t by that being. read more

Called about a rush, same day, quick draw. Dropped off after 1pm and picked up around 4 ... amazing, thank you

Having recently moved to Silver Spring, my old seamstress is a bit far for me. I needed alterations on an item quickly, and decided to try Anytime because it was less than 5 minutes away from my home. The owner seemed professional and helpful when I came in, and while her rate was a bit higher than I expected, I moved ahead as I needed the alteration and wanted to find someone local in a pinch. Fast forward to the pick-up: I was told that my altered item would be ready the following Wednesday. It took me a number of telephone calls with differing answers every time as to when the shop would be open (and days it was randomly closed) so I could pick my item up. They were not the same hours posted on the Anytime website. My final irritation came when I was told that the owner would be in the shop from 8:00am until 4:00pm the following Saturday and I could pick up then. I walked in at approximately 9:00am and was told by the owner that she was just leaving and that while I could pick up my item, there was no time for me to try it on. I explained to her what I was told by her staff (each time I spoke to them) and she rudely responded that I must have heard wrongly, and that my pick-up had to be by appointment only (I heard THIS for the first time in all my contact with this shop). I was quite surprised at her vehemence that I could not possibly have heard correctly and was in the wrong. Overall, it was not worth the hassle here. My alterations were also not perfect, but frankly, I'd rather pay my regular seamstress to fix them than attempt another drop off/pick up at this shop. And I cannot help but feel that the owner's attitude toward me neither made me feel I was valued as a customer nor that she cared if I returned. Unfortunate indeed. read more

I went in to see Maria to get an estimate for wedding gown alterations. I told her I just needed the gown shortened and a bustle. Admittedly, I had changed my mind at the last minute and decided I wanted a "real" wedding gown instead of the evening gown I had planned to wear. I bought a sample dress at David's, but didn't have much time at all (2 weeks) to have alterations done. Maria was nice enough on the phone and told me she could fit me in early the next weekday morning, right before work, but warned me she usually asks for 8 weeks to do alterations. Once I got there and tried on the gown, she told me I needed to have cups and boning added to the top of my dress. The top of my dress is perfectly fine. I'm not saying it wouldn't have looked better to have that work done, but I had limited time and money. I assured her I just wasn't wearing the best bra and I'd get a much better one to wear with the dress. When it came time to get the cost estimate, I was shocked. She wanted to charge me $750! Granted that included a $200 "rush fee." I asked how much it would be to just do the alterations I *asked* for - shortening the gown and adding a bustle. She said she wouldn't do that because my dress "needed" the other things. My dress was only $400 - there was no way in hell I'd pay nearly twice that for alterations! I am having a small wedding with a limited budget. If I wanted to pay over $1,000 for a gown, I would have gone to a fancy bridal shop, not gotten the dress at David's & paid through the nose to have alterations done. Plus, I don't want boning in my dress - even though I know it makes it look better - because every single one of my friends who has had boning in her dress complained about how uncomfortable it is. I'm not doubting her skill as a seamstress, or that the dress would have looked better with all the stuff she wanted to add to it. I'm simply saying she didn't seem to care one bit about my budget or time line. In the end, I left with my dress and went to a dry cleaner in my neighborhood who charged me $85 to shorten the dress and add a bustle - no rush fee. read more

The shop is clean and well-decorated with flexible hours and a convenient location. Maria completed the alterations for a bridesmaid dress for me. It ended up costing about double what all of the other bridesmaids had paid for their alterations but I thought that I was paying for quality and convenience. With a rush fee, she was able to complete the alterations within two weeks. However, the rest of the review has only to do with Maria's professionalism, not the cost nor the quality of the work. Unfortunately, when I put the dress on the day of the wedding, I felt a pin that had been left in the bust of the dress and was unable to remove it because it was sewn between two layers of fabric. Because wedding days are always a bit hectic and rushed, I had to leave the pin the dress and move on - a few pokes and a little embarrassment. I messaged Maria when I returned from the wedding and asked if she could repair and would consider a partial refund. She offered to look at the dress. I brought it in a weeks after the wedding and entered the store expecting a simple, courteous apology, a repair, and perhaps a partial refund. Instead I was immediately put on the defensive. She blamed me for not noticing the pin earlier when I picked the dress up (she also must not have noticed it), for not calling her as soon as I felt it (I was of course phone-free enjoying a friend's wedding day), for not bringing it in sooner (I brought it in within a few weeks when it fit into my schedule) , and finally for not being able to figure out how to remove the pin on my own before wearing it (she ended having to rip the seam and then re-sew it to remove the pin). I have never experienced such a lack of kindness and professionalism. I understand that these things can happen but I am shocked by how mean someone can be when all I had expected was for her accept that she made a mistake and offer a polite apology. I was offered neither an apology nor even a partial refund - I was left hurt and shocked for being personally accosted for a mistake that she made. I unfortunately will not be returning to Anytime Alterations and would not be able to recommend her to a friend. read more

The business has since moved to somewhere near Wisconsin Ave rather than Silver Spring. I'm glad that so many other people on weddingwire have had positive encounters, but I for one have not. Does she delete the negative ones? I absolutely think so because I tried to post this there...and it's for some reason not visible. It was a nice space that she worked in, but would be concerned with anyone continuing to use her services. Unable to provide any details regarding quality of service for work performed as it was decided that I would not do business with her. I'd called to make an appointment a few times, most of the time she answered but not to friendly nor did I ever get the impression she actually acknowledged the appointment we just set. I was proved right when I showed up to the appointment on time, the store was not open - I called and she was unaware of the appointment we had set the previous week, and insisted that it was not in her book. Fortunately she was not too far and showed up about 20 mins later. Agree with another posters on YELP when they said she was pushy. She actually lifted my breasts into the cups she wanted to insert in the dress without telling me and was not the slightest bit friendly in providing guidance on how she wanted you to move or what to do. It was as if I were her child being reprimanded. (Mind you I was not the one that was late.) When I'd decided I didn't want to have my alterations done by her, she removed pins from the dress and placed it back into the garment bag. Not too thorough of a job because I went home with a few keepsakes that were still intact. Had the pins actually caught something it could have certainly ripped the delicate cloth that remained pinned or otherwise drawn blood. read more

After reading reviews for this place from numerous wedding websites and on yelp, I decided getting my dress tailored right would be worth several 45+ minute drives from NoVA. The verdict? She definitely did a good job - the alterations were seamless, my strapless dress stayed up without me having to constantly tug at it all night (a problem I usually have with strapless tops), and Maria was really nice - doesn't pressure you to make decisions in a hurry, and has lots of helpful accessories at the store for you to try on with your dress - shoes, veil, even some jewelry that you can hold up. She was very professional and was always super busy every time I went - people were coming in back to back. Appointment is definitely needed. Parking out front (right in front of the store). I had the tulle inside my dress completely removed so that it would lie flatter, length shortened, the waist and hips taken in, the top/neckline of the dress taken in, and a 3 point bustle added - all cost about $450. Made 3 trips total for the fittings. I didn't get quotes from other places for alterations, and have never had such extensive alterations done before, so not sure if that's a good price or not. Some of my friends have paid close to $800 for their alterations at other places, though. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

WORST experience I have ever had. Brides, your wedding dress is a gamble you do NOT want to take! Maria is the most unprofessional person I have ever dealt with. Between not returning phone calls, and screaming/making a scene in the salon, she is completely unprofessional. She also went back on the contract we had. She acted like what I said didnt matter, and she did her own thing. Bottom line, she ruined my dress, it didn't fit me and when I walked the beads fell off! She REFUSED to fix it! I took it somewhere else where they were HORRIFIED with the job she did. They took pictures of her work, and told me I should press chargers, which I fully plan on doing. DO NOT use her! She is rude, and just an awful person. read more

Maria is sooooo wonderful! Really can't put into words how fantastic she is but I'll try. I was stressed out about my dress fitting 2 years after having our surprise baby. She put me right at ease and worked magic. The entire shop was professional and frIendly. When I went to pick up my dress, she came outside and helped me put it in my car so it would be safe and clean. Way above and beyond what she needed to do. My dress was perfect, the day was perfect and I have her to thank for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you for everything! read more

Anytime Alterations - Maria worked magic! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

I had never heard of Anytime Alterations until I needed an emergency fix for my daughters school uniform and my neighbor said they were great. She was wrong, they are awesome! They saw I was in distress and got the job done "seamlessly" , quickly and they were super nice! I would recommend them to anyone who asks "do you have someone who can do alterations?" read more

I got married in May and Maria did a SPECTACULAR job on my dress. She took the dress I bought made of the changes I wanted, and the dress turned out than my own vision! She is professional and is truly a master if her craft. She will give you her honest opinion about your dress and if you trust her she will not steer you wrong. I found her on yelp after moving here from NYC and I'm so glad I came to her. Not only is she a good tailor but she has a heart of gold that is rare to come by. One piece of advice...if you are getting married in the high season May-September you need yo get your dress to her 4-5 months before your big day to give her time to focus on your dress. read more

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I have now had 3 dresses altered here. I should have written my review sooner but I see there are plenty of helpful reviews. I've taken 2 bridesmaids dresses here and not only have they been altered to make me look amazing, but she took the time to sew in cups for a more natural look. I would have never even thought of that and probably would have tried to shove a strapless bra under the dress. I also took in a dress that I was wearing as a guest to a wedding. Last minute of course, the week before. And she was able to take an off the rack Macy's dress and make it look like it was custom just for me. Like other reviewers have said, it is a bit pricey. But so worth it because these pictures that we ladies are in last forever! read more

I found Maria and Anytime Alterations on yelp after I broke my zipper on my bridesmaid dress three days before the wedding. I called her at 705AM (they open at 7AM) in a huge panic. She saw me right away even though appointments are recommended. She explained why the zipper had broken (it was a strapless bone in dress) and that it was not that I had gained 5 lbs since I last tried the dress on a month ago. Her experience is apparent when she speaks to you. She is also going to alter the back where it was bunching slightly. Assured me it will be ready first thing Friday morning, and that I can try it on one more time at pick up to make sure it fits. Excellent customer service and experience. Prices very reasonable. She has a beautiful studio with ample parking in the front. Thankful for her efficient service! read more

I used Yelp to find this place, as it had good ratings. I needed a maid of honors dress for my sisters wedding altered to fit my curves/bust and waist as it was a size larger than I usually get. I was planning on wearing a corset underneath, but was told by Maria that it was not necessary and would not make the dress fit right anyway. Maria instead built the corset/boning and bust support right into the strapless dress. I was more than impressed with how PERFECTLY the dress fit, after putting in the rush order on a Tuesday and picking it up that Friday. I have never had a dress or anything fit me so perfectly and supportively (with my large bust), I was more shocked that I was able to go Bra-less, as Maria worked miracles. I even had to hug her right after trying it on because of how absolutely perfectly the dress fit with her alteration magic. Bit Pricey, but only because it's DEFINITELY WORTH IT! (And I payed extra rush fee) HIGHLY recommended. read more

First of all I'm very happy with my experience and will definitely return. I bought an expensive Belstaff leather jacket made of soft Napa leather. The jacket fit very well except the sleeves were too long. Most tailors will not touch leather and the tailor I have had for years who does a great job tailoring my suits and dress pants told me the same thing. I took it to Maria unsure if I was going to leave the jacket or not and wanted to feel out the store and be convinced it was the right choice. I was worried considering the price of the jacket, I wanted it done perfectly. The jacket has zippers at the bottom of the sleeves so you couldn't just cut the sleeves at the ends. The zippers had to come up with the rest of the sleeve. I thought maybe she'd do it at the shoulder's so I asked her about this. She immediately told me that wasn't the way to do it since the shoulders wouldn't fit if we moved the more narrow part of the sleeve up. I liked her confidence and she suggested to move the sleeves up in the middle where there were some seams from two different textures of the leather. I decided to leave it with her but still concerned which she noticed. She told me not to leave it if I wasn't sure. So Maria wants you to feel confident about leaving your item with her rather than just trying to get your business. This honesty is important and gave me even more confidence. When I came back to get the jacket it fit perfectly, and looks so good. I definitely would take something back to her. Once you find someone good, stick with them because getting clothing right especially expensive pieces is so important. read more

I have been going to Maria for years and she always gets working done fast and for a great price. She has even managed to fix shoddy alterations done by a department store on two suits of mine. 5 stars! read more

I found Maria on Yelp and after seeing another glowing review of a bride with an almost identical dress to mine, I scheduled an appointment with Maria through her website. She got back to me very quickly and scheduled an appointment for 2 days later. I am on a bit of a time crunch as I received my dress exactly 31 days before my wedding and brought it to Maria with only 29 days to go! Maria is confident she can get it done in the short time frame and I found her prices and rush fee to be fair. I feel like everything is in good hands, and will update this review after receiving my dress! read more

Maria at Anytime Alterations is a true master of her trade! I just had several drapes altered and she did a fantastic job. Such a lovely lady and great service. Highly recommend her! Pam J. read more

Fantastic job altering my wedding dress after it has been incorrectly bustled and taken in elsewhere. She saved my wedding dress! Thank you! read more

My mother-in-law has a delicate pearl veiled crown that the women of the family wear for important events (her wedding, her mother's wedding, christenings), and, some months ago, she gingerly handed it to me to wear on my wedding day! Unfortunately, I'm just not the tiara type.... So I had Maria detached the beaded pearl work from the band and veil. She sewed a hook and eye enclosure on the ends of the band, and put some smart little loops hidden underneath, so my hairstylist could easily pin the pearl portion around my updo. This worked great! She charged me $55 and told me she'd reattach and re-net it when I returned for the same price. Not too bad. I was worried, given how old and delicate the piece is, but she did a really good job. Just dropped the pearl portion off yesterday to be reattached and re-netted.... so will update if anything changes. One thing to note is that Maria is always busy and running around her shop, but she responds quickly to email and it is easy to schedule an appointment that way. She can come off as brusque or uncaring, but she is really sweet and actually just busy and efficient. Thanks, Maria! read more

She was amazing with the alterations of my dress - which included re-applying some of the bling from one place to another, and gave me great advice related to the wedding and my outfit in general. But really the cleaning of the dress was outstanding. My dress was a Filene's running of the bride dress and she was able to make it look untouched for the wedding ceremony. That day I tramped through a garden in the rain - and then brought it back to Anytime for another cleaning prior to my wedding reception. The bottom of the dress was 100% black. And I got it back looking pristine again. Total magic. 100% recommend. read more

I am so impressed by the attention paid to the details of my alterations for my wedding dress. It came out absolutely gorgeous and fits like a glove. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I am so thrilled with my choice to take my dress to anytime alterations rather than having it done at the bridal salon where I bought it. The space is very comfortable, and they think of every detail from helping me bustle to teaching me how to carry my gown onto the plane. I really cant say enough great things. read more

I've had several of my wedding planning clients use Maria at Anytime Alterations for the Wedding Dresses, as well as Mother of the Bride dresses. They were so happy with her services and the alterations were top notch. read more

Anytime alterarions and Ms. Maria provided fitting, measuring and customized alterations to business suits, jackets and pants. The work is excellent and she completed the repairs ahead of time. Ms. Maria is the ultimate professional with suggestions, quick fixes and overall understanding of form, function and appearance of custom fitted clothes. A quick adjustment to the shoulder area reduced the bulk thus making me look thinner which is always a plus and this wasn't even something I would have thought needed adjusting. I will be using this business in the future and recommend it to anyone looking to custom made alterations to business suits, jackets, pants and outerwear. read more

I came in for a consultation of alterations to be done on my wedding dress. It was custom sized for me at the boutique I purchased it at so there was no need for the dress to be taken in or the length altered. I just needed a bustle for the train and cups put in to the top. After the consultation I was told that I needed more done than I thought, so I decided to pay the deposit and left my dress there. I looked at the receipt (which had no total on it) and it said my alterations would be $850. I was shocked and felt sick that my custom fit dress would necessitate such cost. I called Maria back who told me that if I did not get the alterations She suggested that I would look ugly. I was very upset and distraught because I had already paid so much to get a dress that would fit well. I ended up deciding to not have any alterations done except for the bustle and cups added in, which I think made Maria a bit upset. When I came to pick up my dress the buttons for the bustle were uneven and the dress was completely dirty covered in hair and threads all over it. I'm upset because of the great ratings she has and I trusted her work would be good. I recommend getting other consultations before if you have time. read more

I recently went to Anytime Alterations for altering sleeves in my leather jacket. Maria gave me two options an expensive option that would move the zippers that would slim the cuffs and cheap option that would not slim the cuffs. I opted for the expensive option based on Maria's note that the expensive option would slim the cuffs. But apparently after 2 weeks of wait she has moved the zipper and shortened the cuff but has not slimmed the cuffs as she suggested earlier. When I asked about this she mentions that she can do it for more money. I wish she had been more transparent about her ability to properly alter my jacket. I will not trust her with leather jackets. I would recommend this business if you want to be overcharged and under-serviced. read more

I used this place for alterations on my daughter's Bat Mitzvah dress, which needed a lot of work. They did a fantastic job and fixed every single issue and also delivered in a timely manner. My daughter and I were thrilled with the results. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Marie is a master of her craft! I read some of the poor reviews just to compare and I couldn't agree less. While some were funny and spot on about Maria's no nonsense attitude, she is always a professional. She sees what needs to be fixed to make the garment flatter you and that's it, not a lot of talking, no questions asked...why??? because she is an expert. She tailors all of my special occasion and designer dresses, she will deconstruct and reconstruct if she needs to. She makes my off the rack clothes look like they were made for me. Her personality is wonderful, she is always courteous and will call if her hours are going to differ from the "set" hours, I have never had a problem. Her new location, is a beautiful large studio with a full private sitting area in the front, beautiful hardwood floors and plenty of parking. And when the day comes Maria will have free reign with my wedding dress and I'm sure she will have something to say about how poorly some aspect of it is made :) ....and then make it better, cause that's what she does!!! read more

The seamstress was very pushy and would not listen to my concerns. She did exactly what she wanted and looked at me with a blank stare when I asked her to do anything. I expressed that I was unhappy and she was very cold and callous. My bridesmaids also experienced difficulties with her and were accused of not paying even though they already had. She was obviously very unorganized and the shop was very unclean. I was afraid to take off my shoes to try on my dress and the shop's odor stuck to my wedding dress. Now I am in a friends wedding and must find a new shop for my bridesmaid dress! read more

I would not recommend Anytime Alterations, unless you need something altered right away. At first I thought Maria was going to do a good job, but there way too many nuances that lead me to officially write a bad review. I needed alterations for my wedding gown. During our initial consultation, Maria (the owner and tailor) informed me of the alterations that she suggested (basically tightening the area around the chest, hemming, double bustle, and adding cups for $405). I had another consultation and I wasn't satisfied with the more expensive suggestions and without tightening the chest area. I agreed to her proposal. Picking up the dress, I found out that she likes to take trips to Argentina and not tell you about how limited your choices are going to be for pick-up. I told her about needing the gown by a certain date, and we agreed to one date. She decided to go to Argentina early and hurried me to pick up the dress at an earlier date. Not too big of a deal, just as long as it isn't late. The dress looked gorgeous-- at first. I guess you notice imperfections AFTER you pick up the dress (in addition to only allowing to stand in the dress at my final pick-up for 2 minutes), and I knew that nothing could be done once something was altered. But, I did notice that she did a very poor job with one of the main seams (basically at the cleavage). There were a lot of strings coming out and the chest part looked slightly lopsided but only noticeable to me. Unfortunately, it did get a bit worse when I actually had to wear my wedding gown. The bustle wouldn't stay and my gown ended up getting very dirty. I even saw her sew the inside bustle and she took a couple seconds to "secure" the hook. Quality at first glance is great (maybe because it was a marvelous dress), but lasting impression was poor quality. read more

Okay, so I really want to give Maria a good review. She came highly recommended from a friend and gets great reviews on Yelp. But, I did not have a good experience. I came here to get both my rehearsal dinner and wedding dresses altered. My first appointment started off very well and I felt like she understood what I wanted. I did not need much done to either dress. The rehearsal dinner dress needed to be taken in a little bit, needed a ruffle removed (a peplum layer), and needed cups put in. My wedding dress, which has a bow in the back, needed to have the bow reduced, the waist taken out a bit, and hemmed a bit shorter. I came in for my second appointment. The rehearsal dress fit perfectly, but the cups were not put in yet. She hadn't even begun to work on my wedding dress. She told me she would need to cut into the waist and then create a band to go around the waist of the dress so you could not see where she had cut. I told her the next time I was coming in would be my last appointment, as it was a Saturday, and I was leaving for my wedding the following Tuesday and she told me it would be done by then. Well, I came in for my "last" appointment and the dress was not ready. The band had not been created and the cups still had not been put in my rehearsal dinner dress. She told me she needed me to be there to make this band, but we had talked about it at the last appt, so I am unsure why she didn't measure me then. So, even though I was supposed to leave with my dresses that day (and paid for them that day), I was told I had to come back again. She wanted me to come back on Monday, but I had a dentist appt in the morning and had to go to work. I think she knew she made a mistake, so she did offer to drop the dresses off at my office. She dropped my dresses off and ran off before I got a chance to look at them. When I got home that evening, I saw the cups were never put in my rehearsal dinner dress and that the band she created looked cheap (it truly looked like something I could have sewn on myself) and did not flow with the dress. Luckily, I had her cell phone number. After calling several times and not receiving an answer, I had to text her. She did respond quickly and told me I could come in the next day. I had to take off of work that day, as I was leaving that evening for the wedding, which was out of town. Luckily, my boss is very understanding, but it still cost me an unplanned vacation day and a lot of stress! To "fix" my dress, she took off the band and sewed where she cut at the waist - I had lost some weight, so luckily the waist no longer needed to be taken out. But, during the reception this "layer" kept folding up (the original one), as she did not do a very good job sewing it back on. I don't think it was noticeable to anyone else, but it was bothersome to me and not something a bride wants to notice on her wedding day, especially after paying very good money to have the dress altered. I would have been better off never having it altered to begin with! My feeling is that Maria rushed when she did my dresses and it resulted in poor work. She did not offer me any sort of reimbursement for the stress or hassle of having to come back nor did she apologize. I would not recommend her or use her again. read more

Wonderful service and fast turn around. My sister got married May 28, 2016, but didn't order her bridesmaid's dresses until APRIL. I got my dress May 8, 2016, and needed several fast alterations. I was nervous about finding someplace that could do a rush job, but obviously needed something! I was incredibly pleased at the speed and no-frills, no-fuss attitude of the proprietor. Both fittings I was in, measured, checked, and out the door, which I loved. I've done some sewing in my life and I know that the dress I had was definitely not the easiest to alter, so I was incredibly impressed. No puckering, no spillage, and she even adjusted the cups to compensate for the fact that I had lost some weight in my boobs! I was impressed with the hemming. The dress had two linings, with one spilling over the other, and she managed to do a great job with hemming both without ruining the look of the dress. If you want someone chatty, maybe not the fit for you, but if you want someone who takes your alterations seriously and will do an excellent job, I can't recommend this tailor enough! read more

I didn't have many regrets with my choices during my wedding planning but coming here was my biggest regret. Complete waste of money. The owner's attitude is a complete turn off. She initially comes off as cheery and energetic but she is actually pushy and rude. The first visit was fine. She showed me what she could do to alter the dress to fit me better. The price was kind of high but my dress required a lot of detailed work because of the bodice so I didn't mind especially since she had so many other good reviews. When I came for the first fitting, I brought my wedding shoes and she told me I didn't need them to alter my dress because the hem was fine. For the second fitting, she tells me to put on my wedding shoes. Of course, I didn't bring them because she told me I didn't need them. Then she gives me this long speech about how she has to alter the hem and how my dress will be too long. I'm 5'8 and my dress had barely fit my height barefoot. Of course after my fiance called her and asked her why she was trying to charge an extra $250 for a hem out of nowhere, she tells me at my 3rd fitting that she refuses to do a hem. I didn't need one anyhow. Then she adds on another 125 to my total out of nowhere for beadwork when the entire quoted amount was supposed to be given from my initial invoice. When I came to my final fitting, I was under the impression that I was trying it on for the last time with all the alterations done. I had my mother in law with me and we were excited to see the final product. Not only did I have loose strings and a needle with thread sticking into my dress but she tells me I'm just supposed to pick it up and she won't re-press it if I try it on. Fortunately my dress fit fine but the extra couple hundred I paid to have the bustle re-done was apparently unfinished. My wedding coordinator could not find the buttons that were supposed to have been sewn on so I had to have it bustled in its original bustle shape. I realized later that there were strings hanging in the back where i suspect the buttons were supposed to be but she didnt finish. Overall, I am extremely displeased and would not recommend. She also couldn't remember who I was and kept confusing me with other customers. Please take your money elsewhere. read more

As I mentioned in my previous post, Maria did a great job altering my BFF's wedding dress which needed A LOT of alterations, cleaning, etc. I was excited to have her do mine. My dress was purchased brand new, in my size needing basic adjustments to fit my body (I wanted it form fitting) and the height. Overall, I am happy with Maria's work and feel that she does a good job. However, I never tried my dress on when it was 100% complete, at my fittings there was always something else left to do. I trusted all would be well when I picked it up and unfortunately the cups (I could not wear a bra with it) never were put in. The reason for my reviews now is that I just received our professional photos back and I notice it in every single photo...it just did not sit right. While I had a wonderful wedding day, if there is one thing you don't want to have to worry about it is how you look! I did notify Maria and she reimbursed me for the cups ($35) and offered to clean/preserve the dress for free but I had already purchased these services when I bought the dress. For as much as you spend on alterations in addition to as much as I spent on my photos, I am just disappointed. Everyone is human, but I think anything relating to your wedding day deserves a little extra time and attention...I always felt like she was rushed. Also, my bustle kept coming undone all night even with double knots...eventually I just stopped having someone re-do it so I could enjoy the evening. While I would recommend Maria to others in the future - I would suggest requesting a final fitting before the dress is pressed so you can make sure it is exactly how you want it. read more

I wanted a seamstress that could alter my bridesmaid dress in a proper and quick manner. I found Maria on Yelp.com and decided to go to her based on her positive reviews and location. She is very experienced in formal ware and gave me her expert advise on how to alter the dress. She did this in a timely and price conscious fashion. I will definitely use her services again on my next formal ware or anything that needs alteration read more

I am shocked that Maria doesn't have a 5 star review. My friend has used Maria to do alterations for her upcoming wedding. I have been to every fitting and Maria has done everything the bride has asked and more. She is extremely knowledgeable about everything wedding dress related! The wedding is across the country and Maria is even packing the dress to be shipped. I am a bridesmaid in the wedding and she also altered my dress. She did a great job on my dress and even instructed me on how I can pack it in my suitcase so it won't wrinkle. She always gives us all the time we need and answers all of our questions. To the people complaining about the prices, good alterations aren't cheap. If you want the dress to look like it was made to fit you will have to pay more. I will definitely go back for any other alteration needs. read more

I cannot recommend Maria highly enough. First, I bought a wedding dress after trying on the sample in the store -- the sample wsa about 10 times too big, so I had ordered a significantly smaller size. Turns out, I hated the way the dress that actually was my size fit and looked. Nonetheless, I figured it just needed some tailoring and I would love it again. Maria added cups, fixed the hem, fixed some boning, put in an objectively beautiful bustle, and did amazing things with very intricate beadwork. But, after my last fitting...I still hated the dress. Thanks to Maria, the fit was perfect, but I just did not like the dress. So I pulled a bridezilla, went to abridal shop, and bought a sale sample dress...11 days before my wedding. It was close-ish to my size, but still needed taken in, cups added, and the gorgeous bubble hem needed taken up a few inches. Maria. didn't. blink. I felt so stupid and terrible for being THAT bride, but Maria was an absolute professional. She reassured me that these things happen, that she has had way hairier situations, and she calmly told me to come in as soon as I could with the new dress (which ended up being 6 a.m. the very next day!). Maria made me feel so much more at peace with my frantic decision, and the dress turned out perfectly. Highly, highly, highly recommended. read more