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    Dianna M.

    I had my wedding dress altered here around year and a half ago so this review is long overdue. Mo exceeded all of my expectations. I honestly had no idea what I wanted to do with my bustle (I was not even thinking of getting it done). Mo provided some great and honest suggestions. I'm so glad I chose this business for my wedding dress alterations!

    The back of my dress before alterations. Tears in the mesh, extra material under the lace, and no bustle.
    Kendra M.

    I cannot recommend Mo highly enough! He worked on both my wedding dress and my husband's outfit and the results were nothing short of exceptional! My wedding dress was brought straight off the rack and fit me pretty well. However, there were tears in the mesh on the back of my dress and I wanted a bustle added. *Brilliant Idea* I brought my wedding shoes with me for the first fitting, which was perfect for Mo! He used chalk and pins to mark where the bottom was to be hemmed accurately. He also suggested hemming more of the material under the lace. There was no 2nd fitting for me, just a pick-up date, within 1 1/2 months. Mo also suggested getting the dress dry-cleaned and pointed out where it was dirty, which I hadn't noticed during my previous two tries on the same dress before buying it. Mo also worked his magic on my husband's suit jacket and shirt, tailoring each piece to perfection. The suit was previously tailored elsewhere, but my husband wasn't comfortable with the outcome. Mo removed most of the padding from the jacket's shoulders, shortened and tapered the sleeves, trimmed the shirt collar, and removed excess fabric from both pieces. Mo made a huge difference by transforming his suit. My husband's new fit was immaculate from every angle with clean lines, flawless structure, and total comfort. My hubby has declared that he's going back to Mo anytime he needs a tailored suit or shirt that they make custom in-house. When I picked up my dress, I wanted to cry. My dress looked neater at the bottom and the holes in the back were strategically covered by the excess lace cut from my dress. I was so panicked about those tears and being nervous that they couldn't be repaired or hidden without looking tacky. And then the bustle! It was perfect!!! Super easy to learn and Mo sewed a button on the bottom to help quickly find the hoop. What truly sets Mo apart is his craftsmanship, paired with his professionalism and warmth. Mo has an expert eye, incredible technical skill, and a calming presence that every wedding couple needs during wedding prep. He treats your garments like works of art and treats you like family. He took the time to explain adjustments, listened carefully to our feedback, and delivered everything on time with zero stress. He also texted us on our wedding day to say congratulations! If you want your wedding attire to look exceptional, feel perfect, and be handled by someone who truly understands the weight of the moment, look no further. We are endlessly grateful and would recommend Mo and his shop without hesitation. Ten stars if I could.

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    Mohammad is a life saver! My dress arrived 5 weeks before my wedding and I started scrambling trying to find someone who could alter it. I reached out to some alteration services near me via Yelp around 4 am (that's how worried I was -- up late researching) and Mohammad messaged me 5 hours later, willing to take a look at my dress that afternoon (February 14). He assured me that he would finish the dress by March 14 (3 days before my wedding) but he finished it by February 27 (2 weeks since I first came to him!) I went to him for a total of 3 times (first meeting + dropping off dress, came the following week to try on and check for additional adjustments if any, and came the next week for final try-on and pick up). On the day of pick up, I ended up not liking the bra insert that the dress originally had (I didn't notice it before but the color didn't match my skin tone). Mohammad replaced it RIGHT AWAY within 15-20 minutes. One of his specialties is creating wedding dress bustles - he added buttons and hooks to my dress to create over 4 different bustles, which were gorgeous! Now I have peace of mind going into my wedding day. I feel so beautiful in my dress - it's so perfect and I'm so happy. Thank you Mohammad!! I can't recommend him enough.

    Lucy A.

    I was recommended to Mohammad by my sister-in-law, who had her wedding dress tailored by him, and I'm so glad I went to him too! From the very beginning, he was professional and clearly takes great pride in his work. You can tell he truly cares about making sure every bride feels confident and beautiful in her dress. My gown was quite large, but Mohammad handled it with such expertise. He fixed the wrinkles in the bodice, hemmed it perfectly to my height, added bra pads and lining to help the dress stay up comfortably, and created a beautiful bustle that held up all night long. He even shortened my veil since it was too long. He gave me a fair price for the amount of work involved and was incredibly thorough, making sure everything fit just right. He also took the time to show me exactly how to bustle my dress so I felt completely prepared for the day. I would absolutely recommend Mohammad to anyone needing wedding dress alterations or any other tailoring work. His skill, honesty, and attention to detail are unmatched -- he truly goes above and beyond to make sure you're happy.

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    Jennifer Y.

    I bought my wedding dress in Sacramento, but didn't want to drive back-and-forth to the store for alterations. I found Mohammad on yelp and decided to give him a try based on the reviews. Mohammed altered two wedding dresses for me. One creating a small train and the other preserving the dress by creating bustles. He was patient, dedicated and hardworking. He was honest with his advice the work and made sure everything was done on time. I'm so glad I found him!

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    Yanira H.

    Best place to get your wedding dress altered!!!! Mohammed is very talented and knowledgeable. Made my dress even more beautiful and versatile with the addition of 2 bustle options, which made a great 3 look transformation during my wedding.

    Cora Y.

    Mohammad was a miracle worker! A mix up with the store meant I got a size smaller than I ordered and there was no time to rectify. He was able to get that dress to fit me instead of the other way around and was incredibly creative and thoughtful to the design of the dress while doing so. Excellent service!

    Jenny L.

    Wanted to add pics from my wedding day. Dress turned out gorgeous and got so many compliments!

    Trimmed the inner layer for a lighter dress and easy bustle. Beautiful!

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    Got my dress altered here. Very straight forward guy - be prepared for him to be brutally honest. Had good experience!

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