A friend referred me to this shop, since I needed a timely alteration job done, this on almost no time to notify them. I called them, asked if I could drop my job with them "NOW" and surely they said, yes you can. Turnaround time is promised to be short, and so it was. Very friendly folks there, sure I'm a man, so a gown ain't my dress to be interested in. Yet having seen them at work, makes me believe they are very professional and I can trust them, with a job way more complicated than patches on a biker vest. I think they aren't too pricy, as this work is time consuming and has to look right at the first attempt. So I don't mind $8 per patch. Update, picked my cuts up at the promised time, everything was ready for me. Cool, I paid Debit with this iPhone swipe thingy and got my receipt as email, super cool. They've got a new permanent customer, as they are not only doing petite cloth, but heavy duty stuff, like hamming a pair of leather chaps. Perfect shop, just around the corner!! read more

Bella Jean Boutique - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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McKenna was so helpful with alterations. Price was reasonable. I will use them again!!

Made to order bridesmaids dresses at the same price as the big box stores? Yes please! I used these ladies' services almost 2 years ago for my vow renewal, which was taking place in Michigan. Even with girls sending their measurements in from across country, the instructions were precise enough that everyone (except one girl who I think just measured wrong, she has a really long torso) got a dress that fit just as well as the only local girl's. They also fixed my wedding dress, and then un-fixed it when I outgrew it before the renewal (oops). Their studio/shop is very small, but stuffed with goodies. Last time I was there they had a lot of toddler clothes (which you can also get made to order), and some wares from various local etsy sellers. I wish these girls much luck in their endeavors, and will definitely be a customer for life! read more

Bella Jean Boutique - Bella Jean bridesmaid dresses, altered wedding gown. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Olympia, Washington

What a cute shop! I went here after calling another place in the area, they had me send photos of the dress and what I needed done which I really didn't think was too much. However the other business stated they couldn't do it because of timing ( dress needed to be done before sept. 1 this was end of July) Kinda stressed out I was happy that Bella Jean was not only willing to do the job but wasn't concerned at all about having enough time. Thank god they know what they are doing because I really didn't know all that I needed for the dress to fit me perfectly. The ladies there got me all fixed up bringing things to my attention I wouldn't have even thought of. Overall the alterations were seamless and the dress fit perfect! It wasn't cheap believe me but glad I went here. read more

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I chose here because I wanted a better experience than David's Bridal and support a local business. I am not sure what was going on, maybe they didn't like my face or something, but I don't understand why my experience is what it was. I initially left a VM on their machine regarding my dress. Someone called me back and asked me to text them a picture, which I did. A few days later they called me back and I made an appointment. I dropped my dress off a moth before the wedding, which they said was plenty of time. They told me they would have it done October 31 (Wedding was Nov 3). I got pinned and left my dress. I went on vacation and got a phone call, while I was on vacation, that my dress was ready. I made an appointment for the day I was back from vacation. Unfortunately, due to an incoming hurricane, my flight was very delayed and I had to cancel my appointment. Having returned from vacation, I had a hard time rescheduling due to work conflicts and had a hard time reaching anyone on the phone. Once I was able to connect with someone, I came in right away. My dress was taken in MUCH more than it should have been. It was horrendous. We couldn't even zip it up, it was incredibly painful. The girl helping me went and talked to another person there who I assume is the owner and said they would fix it (why would that even be an option? Of course they should fix it). I came in the next day to pick my dress back up. It was still WAY too tight. I could barely breathe. They told me if I needed it fixed any further they would have to charge me- and they actually couldn't take it out anymore since they trimmed it too much from the first time. I left with my dress, frustrated that they were so careless. Again, the owner was sitting RIGHT THERE. She never once looked at me, offered an apology, discussed anything with me- never once in the times I was there even offered a friendly smile. I wore my dress last weekend and it was incredibly painful. I was left with BLISTERS and BRUISES on my ribs, armpit area and breasts. I often felt faint from not being able to take a deep breath. I paid $60 for this place to RUIN my dress and was never offered an apology. I would NEVER recommend anyone EVER take their dress UPDATE: After my review, the owner refunded my money for my purchase and apologized. I changed my review from 1 star to 3. read more

When you're a female in your late 20's/early 30's, you're a bridesmaid more times than you care to count. I initially found Bella Jean almost 10 years ago looking to get a bridesmaid dress altered and have since brought numerous dresses and other pieces to these ladies for custom tailoring. I have rather odd proportions, so they always have their work cut out for them but continue to deliver time after time. They have reasonable rates and very friendly service. I think their ability to create custom pieces lends great ideas on how to (or not to) alter a dress or other garment. Whether it's a pair of jeans, a blazer, a jumpsuit or a wedding dress, you're in the right hands at Bella Jean Boutique. read more

McKenna was very helpful these past couple months. She was very friendly and accommodating. Every wish I had to make my wedding dress into my own, she fulfilled and more. I asked to shorten the dress and add sleeves. At first she wasn't sure if she could find the right material or blend the sleeves but she found a way and it came out perfect. I'm so happy with this alteration. read more

What a wonderful find! Took my sons vintage WWII wool coat to have the sleeves lengthened. We were concerned about creases, being that it is wool. Wonderful and he was so happy. I then went and had my formal gown altered, and that came out just right! Highly recommend. read more

I had Bella Jean alter a jumpsuit I wear for concerts and a black silk sleeveless blouse. They did an amazing job. Planning to take in a wool coat that needs the lining fixed and another blouse. read more

We took jeans in on a time crunch before a trip. McKenna was able to get them done and even came in on a Saturday for me to pick them up. They are SUPER reasonable with their prices and the work was great. I am super excited to go back with all my jeans! read more

Absolutely the most wonderful alterations experience ever! I had multiple business suits needing sleeves lengthened/shortened, and the overall fit optimized, as well as a bridesmaid gown needing the bust altered. It was very easy to schedule my appointment on their website, and I could set up reminders on my phone which was super convenient. The fitting was a very easy experience, and the seamstresses are very knowledgeable, talented, precise, innovative, and super friendly. Their shop is so darling, so family-friendly... just extra cute and welcoming. They were very transparent about how long all the alterations would take. Everything was finished on time and exactly as expected, very high quality! I would 100% use this shop again. I loved everything about it! read more

I just finished having my wedding dress altered with these ladies. Makena was polite, thorough, professional, and had great ideas for how to achieve the look I wanted on a dress that was several sizes too big. She added sleeves that never existed and I am thrilled with the final look. Weeks later I had a rush job on a dress that I needed in just a few days--they fit me in as soon as possible and it was perfectly done. I used to bring my work clothes here years ago and had a great experience, so after I found my wedding dress they were the only ones I wanted to take it to. The shop is super cute and modern and there is nothing better than supporting a local business owned and operated by talented young women. read more

This botique was super cute and chic inside and also very clean - whenever I go places I think the environment reflects how the company is! Also was Havilah was great to work with! She was helpful from the beginning to the end and I love my dress now. She listens to your needs, which is also another plus! I would definitely come back for any future projects I have and recommend Bella Jean to my family and friends. read more

I had an unusual request and Makena at Bella Jean was totally responsive, professional and quick! The price was more than fair! Great work and I'd recommend them! read more

They saved my wedding my dessed needed to be let out they made it look the same even though it was let out and my bustle look amazing and stayed up all night! read more

I have used this alterations business 5 times now including for my daughter's wedding dress. I have always thought they were a little pricey but worth it. Now I know they are also a good deal! I just got a fine gown shortened and taken in (seams, darts, the whole deal). $80. I had my daughter take her prom dress to the mall thinking it would be a little cheaper -- just shortening the train of a full skirt. Highway robbery! $125 Almost doubled the cost of the dress . Moral of the story? Bella jean gets my business EVERY TIME FROM NOW ON! Thanks Victoria for heading up an excellent local business read more

I was so impressed with the amazing customer service from Bella Jean Boutique! Needing alterations during COVID was stressful yet Makena made me feel so comfortable during my consultation and my wedding dress alterations were perfect. They also tailored my fiancé's suit and it looks amazing. I 110% recommend their services and will return for any future alteration needs! read more

I have been absolutely thrilled with the cute dresses that Bella Jean Boutique have fashioned for my granddaughter over the last couple of years. The twins have also designed a line of Halloween costumes that are well made & well priced too. (Little Red Riding Hood is a favorite.) The young women are extremely talented & dedicated to growing their business. Besides sewing, Bella Jean also offers hand knit sweaters for children. I love the one I had specially knit (in a size larger than advertised) a couple of years ago. It was perfect and fit my growing granddaughter for several seasons. I'm positive you will be pleased with any Bella Jean purchase. read more

I recently used Bella Jean for my wedding dress alterations and they did a great job! I have a very unique and likely difficult dress and had a couple of fittings. Each time Victoria made sure I would be happy with the end result. She even did a couple of last minute changes by hand while I waited. I would recommend to anyone! read more

Definitely recommend! Responsive, easy to make appointments, great work!

I have hired these ladies for three projects now including one very difficult customized update of unique cabin upholstery in my yacht and can't say enough good things about their performance. Not only do they perform first rate work and deliver a five star final project but they are a joy to work with. Their character and desire for excellence shows through in all that they do. I am definitely a raving fan. read more

I had an awesome experience with, Victoria!! She did such a beautiful job on my Pronovias wedding dress and it amazed me how fast the turn around was! She does great quality work and fixed my dress in areas it needed most due to it being a used dress. It looks like a new dress just by the alterations she did but it looks so great! She's very sweet and made me feel very welcome. She was so accommodating to what I wanted done to my dress and did just what I imagined to what I wanted it to look like but better! She knows what she's doing and does a great job! I am going to tell everyone I know who needs anything done for their clothing because she is definitely the one to go to!! read more

Victoria has done multiple projects for me...making curtains for my sons' bedroom windows, alterations from sizing, to darts, to fixing a dress ordered from overseas that had to be overhauled, to my daughter's prom dress. The list goes on and even though I wish it were more affordable-her work is perfection! And moreso, she has saved me in two different crises on very short notice with a smile and extremely friendly service. She is an amazing business owner and provides excellent customer service. Love this place and wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

We have two very nice winter coats that needed the zippers replaced. Victoria said to bring them in and that it would be no problem. I really appreciated that she was willing to do the job for me because a lot of places that focus mainly on dresses won't take on smaller jobs, and that's what I was running into when I inquired other places. The Bella Jean shop is beautiful and impressive and I knew as soon as I walked in the door I was in the right place. She did an excellent job and the coats are good as new. Victoria is very friendly and professional and the price was more than reasonable for the quality of work done. They look as perfect as the day I bought them. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

It all started with a google search for 'custom wedding dress Seattle' that lead me to a blog post on Style Me Pretty featuring a gorgeous wedding dress created by Bella Jean Boutique. This was the start of such a positive and memorable experience for me that I cannot possibly recommend Bella Jean Boutique enough. Victoria and Veronica are not only superbly skillful seamstresses, but also have an absolutely amazing ability to help you envision your dress design and then make it come to life. With their expertise, my wedding dress developed into something more beautiful than I could imagine. Victoria and Veronica are very invested in their clients and this shines through in the quality of their work. They went beyond expectations by meeting me in Portland to help pick out my fabric. They provided me with genuine and honest opinions and advice and changes to my dress were always easy to make. With Victoria's great sense of style, I was able to decide on a veil, makeup and hair that fit perfectly with my dress and overall wedding theme. So thank you, Bella Jean Boutique, for making me feel and look stunning! read more

I absolutely adore Victoria! She completely transformed my wedding dress into something that I will cherish and love forever. Seriously, she took my dress from a size 14 to a size 2, she has a talent for sure! Victoria is extremely personable and genuinely cares about her customers. She is attentive to every detail and very efficient. I HIGHLY recommend Bella Jean Boutique to everyone. You will not be disappointed. read more

I highly recommend them for any alterations work you may need. They are professional and easy to work with. Victoria and her staff and talented and efficient. I was under a time crunch with several wedding gown alterations and not only did they do a great job, my dress was ready to go and their work was top notch. We will be a return customer! read more

I'm getting married in June & for a year I've contemplated on where to have my dress altered. I purchased my dress @ David's Bridal but wasn't thrilled about having them work on my dress. I've called & walked in, in several Alterations place but no one caught my attention. I searched online & found "Bella Jean", read their Bio & loved it!! Called them & in an instant, I was sold! Made the appointment, met the girls & just "Loved", them!! Very Friendly atmosphere, One-on-One attention & no distraction nor waiting around!! I love the fact that they absolutely "Love", what they do!! To All Brides, "Bella Jean" is where you should take your dress to get altered! They are very friendly & do an "AMAZING" job!!! They not only do a Great job but they also do it fast:) you don't have to wait forever for your dress to be done. I had some extra things added/taken out & their * Prices* are very reasonable!! I give "Bella Jean a *****(Five Star) Always, Kat Taisacan read more

The service and performance was really lacking and I felt like I was more of a bother than appreciated. I took my work clothes in to be altered, didn't need a lot...maybe 1/2-1 size smaller; slacks, skirts, and a dress. I had to take every item back twice and they still didn't look right. Pants were embarrassing how they bubbled in the back and dress was curvy on one side and straight on the other, shocking really! I've since taken everything to Yi's and they've done an AMAZING job!!! read more

I stopped by this place last June to inquire about making a custom wedding dress, since I'm on a budget and was looking to save some money and had read good reviews about this place. The website said custom wedding dresses start at $500. When I came in with a photo the gal said $2,000. I pointed out the price estimate on the website and she said it hadn't been updated in a couple years. I felt like it was a bait and switch scam. I asked her if there was a way to make it at a lower cost. Maybe if I bought materials. She then proceeded to say she would go to a fabric warehouse in PORTLAND to shop around for fabric but said it would cost a minimum of $5/yard. She said she would do some research and order a few fabric swatches. She took my phone number but she NEVER called me back. I ended up going to an actual bridal boutique out of town and got a NEW dress for less than half of what Bella Jean Boutique quoted me. read more

I found Bella Jean Boutique on Yelp when I needed an alteration to a dress for formal pictures. Victoria and Veronica were a pleasure to do buiness with and the dress turned out fabulously. They were efficient and the quality of their work is very good. I highly recommend their services at Bella Jean and I will certainly return for future business. read more

I have known the owners of Bella Jean for quite some time now and i have to say it is always a pleasure working with them. It is always great fun working with them on designing various projects from aprons and dresses to restyling a room. They always do what ever it takes to make sure I am happy with the result! read more

My wedding dress alterations were a breeze at Bella Jean!! I called them after I was told by another local seamstress that my dress was "too complicated to hem and I'll be busy during December with winter formal dresses". I brought my dress Bella Jean and was told "no problem! We alter lace dresses like this all the time!" What a relief! Victoria did a fantastic job and my dress was the perfect length. It fit like a glove! I had a great experience from start to finish! read more

They did an average job altering my wedding dress, but the price was outrageous for such a simple job (I had a similar alteration done elsewhere on another dress, and it was less than half at the other place) and it took them too long to do, they had my dress for weeks (I just needed the top taken in a bit so it didn't show too much cleavage when I leaned forward, and had them sew one piece of ribbon around the waist). I probably would have given them 4 stars if I hadn't taken another dress somewhere else for the same thing, and if they had my dress ready when they said they would. I waited weeks, and made the appointment to pick it up while I was there dropping off my dress, but when I went back they claimed my appointment was not for several more days, so I had to go back, and they were not very friendly. Unless you need something very complicated done, I would suggest looking elsewhere. read more