Victoria is the BEST. As someone petite, I've seen a lot of tailors and I've been going to Victoria…read morenow for the past 7+ years. She's easily transformed dozens and dozens of items in my wardrobe, including a handful of tricky bridesmaids dresses. I'm always in awe of how she knows exactly what to do to an item to make it *mine*. On top of that, she's hilarious, sweet, and brutally honest on what does/doesn't look good. If you're looking for a dry cleaning tailor, go to a dry cleaners! Totally different experience and well worth every penny.

My reviews a little late but I wanted to thank Victoria for helping me make my wedding dress fit…read morelike a glove. I got my dress from off the rack at Glamour Closet and it needed to it shortened, boning added, the back needed to be shortened to get rid of all the wrinkles, and she fixed the zipper so it wouldn't stick out. Her idea for pining the bottom up made my dress look really beautiful. It was a thin fabric so you couldn't add one hook. She really has an eye for detail and best of all she was to complete my dress in under 2 weeks. I had another tailor recommended by Glamour Closet but with COVID going on she kept cancelling on me. Victoria really was a life saver and she didn't let me leave the store until my dress looked perfect. She even had some suggestions on how to wear my sticky bra as I was doing it all wrong. Amazing work! Thank you again!!!

Glenda did an incredible job altering my dress for my May 2021 wedding. Unfortunately, it was…read moreordered pre-COVID, and had to be let out after I gained about 10 pounds. Because the dress had been custom-made, there wasn't much extra fabric in the seams for alterations, and I was worried. But she did an absolutely spectacular job, and quickly, for a lower price than I was expecting! She was also super nice and just a joy to work with.

In one word... Wow!…read more Since I am a little more long-winded than that, let me start by saying that I have a profound aversion to shopping. This was the main reason I wanted to have my wedding dress made from scratch, but I thought it would be too expensive. I went to a couple of bridal boutiques about 7 months before the wedding and started to feel serious pressure. One saleswoman told me that I had to order my dress 6 to 8 months in advance, which meant that I only had one month and there didn't seem to be anything I liked in my price range. Then I found Glenda, who took the worry out of the whole experience. The first time I met with her, I drew a picture of my "vision." No, I cannot draw, but she didn't laugh! I eventually found a photo that was close to what I wanted, and we worked together to make it the perfect design. Glenda is amazingly talented and professional, not to mention fun to work with. The workmanship on my finished dress was unbelieveable -- from the delicate work on the alencon lace, to the skirt pickups, to the way she constructed the bustle. It was so beautiful... and affordable! Actually, I could not have afforded this dress if I had found its level of quality at a store. To my surprise, having my dress made ended up being one of my favorite wedding planning actvities! It was so special to wear a dress that was custom made for my body, that I saw being made from beginning to end. I got so many compliments on it and cannot recommend Glenda enough!!

Stephanie is absolutely the best! I met with her for a consultation about eight months before my…read morewedding, and from that very first appointment, I knew I wanted her to handle my dress alterations. She is incredibly detail-oriented and goes above and beyond to ensure the fit is nothing short of perfect. Throughout the entire process, she was communicative, flexible, and even graciously accommodated a last-minute fitting reschedule. I chose to travel to her rather than have her come to me, and I'm so glad I did. Her space was calm, comfortable, and relaxing--such a welcome change from the bustle of a bridal shop with people constantly coming and going. I also chose the English bustle, and it turned out beautifully! I couldn't have been happier with the final result and would highly recommend Stephanie to any bride looking for exceptional alterations.

Stephanie is amazing! We did three separate fittings for my daughter's wedding dress, her reception…read moredress and my MOB dress and she was so fantastic to work with. So calm and positive! :-) The french bustle for the wedding dress was pretty elaborate and she made it so easy with her color coded ribbons and snaps. She is an incredibly talented seamstress and we would highly recommend her! She was going to be out of the country when the wedding day arrived and she gave us several recommendations if we needed anything adjusted right before the big day. Thank you Stephanie!

Helen and Irina are the ultimate wedding dress team! I could not have been happier with my one of a…read morekind Helen Miller custom dress. It was everything that I wanted: elegant, ethereal, and whimsical. Prior to finding Helen's Bridal shop, I had been to about 10-15 bridal shops around the Bay Area and was even talking to international designers. Helen's place was my last stop and I was about to go with another dress I wasn't 100% sure about, until I got that "feeling" while trying on dresses at And Something Blue. Helen's dresses are unique and exude elegance + class. She is a true visionary. Her prices for a custom dress are incredibly low and cannot be beat. She has her dresses made in Europe, so if you are looking for a European feel in San Francisco, this is the place for you. Irina was also an expert on what to do on all things alterations. It's clear she has an incredible depth of knowledge that few seamstresses have. I cannot recommend Helen and Irina enough!

5 Stars - The Perfect Dress & The Perfect Experience!…read more Helen was an absolute dream to work with during my wedding dress journey! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable, supported, and truly cared for. As a nervous bride hoping for everything to fall into place, Helen's patience and kindness meant the world. She provided me with a variety of beautiful options to try on, was incredibly communicative throughout the process, and helped me find the perfect dress--within my budget! Her eye for design is amazing, and she really knows how to help brides feel confident and beautiful. Her team was also fantastic--quick with alterations, transparent about timelines and pricing, and so warm and welcoming. I felt genuinely loved and cared for every step of the way. Helen is incredibly talented and exactly the kind of person you want by your side when choosing your wedding dress. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride-to-be. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!

I'm so glad I went with Mila (Fichu owner) for my wedding dress alterations. She was incredibly…read morekind throughout the entire process, and the end result was better than I could've imagined! My dress had a very detailed lace pattern at the top and a mesh backing, making it complicated to work with. I also procrastinated booking an appointment, so by the time I dropped it off it was only 6 weeks before my wedding. It was her busiest time of year (with postponed 2020 weddings), but she still made it work without complaining. She was able to beautifully alter it (even though my weight dropped a bit, requiring a third fitting). The dress fit perfectly without compromising any of the original gown's design. Mila is such a joy to work with; I will definitely go to Fichu for all my alterations in the future.

Mila is next level! I found my dress with only one month until my wedding, and Mila magically bent…read morespace-time to tailor my dress by one full size. She is professional, polished, and committed. She demonstrates advanced skill with efficiency, getting the work done with excellence and speed. I highly recommend you go to Mila early with more lead time because she's high in demand. So much gratitude and respect for Mila's work!

Every bridal shop I called in SF recommended me to come to And Something Blue for alterations, and…read moreI completely understand why. When I came to ASB I brought the insane challenge that was getting my dress down 4 sizes as I had lost a lot of weight. My dress was quite intricate in terms of structure so this was so small feat. The team at ASB went above and beyond to make sure the dress fit perfectly and still looked like my dress. I also ended up getting a custom veil and went through several rounds of alterations while they made sure to perfect the final result. Also, while I was there I regretted not coming there for my actual wedding dress as they all looked so so pretty. I highly recommend coming here if you are a bride!!

Very attentive appointment. When I arrived they helped me to pick out a few dresses to start and…read morebased on my reactions helped me to narrow down and pulled several other options. There were a few other brides in the shop at the same time either to try on or for alterations but we each had different areas and at least for me this was not an issue. When there were customizable options she made sure to show me examples in other gowns in store if not on the one I considered. I was really pleased with my experience here and would recommend it to anyone looking for wedding dresses in the area. They also do alterations and were able to show me examples of adding a sleeve, changing a strap, etc.

Nina's work is top notch. I needed a pair of trousers and shorts hemmed and was happy to spend the…read more$40 total for her work. My next trip will be for shortening the sleeves on two coats so I'm curious what that will cost. Good idea to get a quote at the time of drop off as someone suggested below. I don't like $ surprises! Check or cash only. The only minor complaint I have is that we agreed she would call me when my garments were ready in one week. Never heard from her and went ahead and picked them up on my own at the two week mark.

Nina does do great work and she's very attentive to what you want to have done. I highly…read morerecommend her if you're getting something complicated or special done i.e. customizing a suit or alternating a wedding dress. I however had brought in a simple cotton tank dress. I only needed it to be hemmed up at the bottom as I do with everything because I'm short and take the straps up at the top. Both these actions I could had hand sewn myself had I had the time but that is how simple the alternation was to give you an idea. I didn't think to ask how much it would cost because I've never paid more than $10 maybe $15 for something like this. When I showed up to get the dress, she charged me $40!!! To top it off, she said she had given me a special price!? I can't even imagine how much she was originally going to charge me! I live in San Francisco and I've had 3 pairs of jeans hemmed (keeping the original hem) and it never came to $40 bucks! The dress in question didn't even cost that much. Needless to say, I'm happy with the work but very upset at what I consider price gouging. I feel like if I had asked up front about the cost, it would had been significantly less and she took advantage of the fact that I didn't. Just be forewarned when you visit the shop or I suppose any shop that you ask how much it will cost or you will end up with a nicely fitted item that you paid 3x what it's actually worth.

Sir Nicholas is a huge fan of the Denver Nuggets and he has worn a Nuggets wristband for over a…read moredecade to prove his support. The wristband is multi-colored and has the retro logo on it. It's also no longer sold anywhere. And I mean anywhere. I've searched for years online, in stores, hell I even emailed the Nuggets once asking them if they could let me know if I could find these wristbands anywhere. (They never answered me if you were wondering.) Anyway I really wanted to give Nick this wristband as a groom's gift for our recent nuptials so about 6 months ago I just decided I would hand make the dang thing. I bought all kinds of retro logo patches from online, but they were never quite the right size. So I realized I'd have to have them custom made. Enter Ng's Embroidery. The woman there looked at the patches and told me she could make the size I needed. It had to be done by hand and it was definitely pricey, but I was so happy to have found what I needed. The project was done within the quoted time and I couldn't have been happier with the quality of work. And I was especially happy to see the look on Sir Nicholas' face when he wore the wristband for the first time.

I'm pretty unsatisfied with how the jersey I brought to her came out. The lettering was placed way…read moretoo close to the seam, so it looks unusually high, instead of upper-middle-back like it should have been. No way to re-do it without ruining the jersey now. The work itself is nice and hand-done, but I would have expected better. If you're looking for really high quality embroidery, you don't mind waiting awhile, and you don't mind paying higher rates, Ng's is probably not a bad choice. Just make sure you're *explicit* about what you want, where you want it on the garment, etc.