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    Bridals by Sofia

    5.0 (95 reviews)

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    Clothing alterations

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    Cindy C.

    Sofia did all the alterations for my wedding dress and it came out amazing! She is super sweet and knowledgeable. She did exactly what I asked for and also gave me advice when I wasn't sure about certain aspects. I loved my dress and would highly recommend Sofia for any alterations!

    Before and after

    If you're looking for someone to make your bridal dress dreams come true, look no further. My dress was almost ruined by another tailor, two other people told me that my skirt was "unsalvageable"... And then I found Sofia. Originally two pieces, she resurrected a disaster sewing job into one dress in the EXACT perfect way that I pictured it when I originally purchased. I truly don't believe anyone could have fixed or perfected my dress the way she did. Super grateful that I found her on Yelp and would highly recommend her for any alteration, small or big. She was so easy to communicate with and reasonably priced. Thank you Sofia!!!!

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    Meghan U.

    She did an amazing job with my bustle and was a very sweet woman. Very professional and got everything done on time. She didn't try to oversell me and it was 1/2 the price it would have been if I had gotten it at the bridal store. She also added some straps inside the dress for me to loop my bra through so it wouldn't show. Definitely would recommend going to her for any and all alterations.

    Hannah J.

    If you're looking for your wedding dress to look absolutely perfect, Sofia is the lady to go to. She hemmed my dress even with a more difficult lining and added clasps in the back to keep my dress snug and fitting. She is extremely helpful and one of the sweetest women I've had the pleasure to meet. Thank you so much Sofia!

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    Shanthel D.

    I was so happy when I found Sofia for my wedding dress alterations. I had got a quote from someone else for way more expensive and she only wanted to trim my dress. Sofia was amazing and was immediately accommodating to my concerns to where the dress fit loose. Sofia was ready to start on my dress immediately and was amazingly organized. She went above and beyond all my fittings. The outcome was spectacular!! I can't thank Sofia enough for all the hard work she put in!!

    Madisen K.

    I found Sofia after doing some research on Yelp! I purchased my wedding dresses from BHLDN online, so I needed a seamstress to do my alterations! Sofia was very responsive and has very fair prices for such a beautiful quality of work! She altered both of my wedding dresses, one of which was a more fitted/mermaid style dress and the other was a looser a-line style dress (BHLDN Elise and Rowland gowns). She altered them both perfectly through multiple fittings, I was so impressed with Sofia's attention to detail and craftsmanship, it certainly shows in her work! Sofia also altered one of my bridesmaids dresses, and it fit her like a glove! Sofia also created a custom belt that paired with both of my dresses, it is so lovely! Lastly, Sofia rented a veil to me for the wedding that pair so perfectly with my gown! I was so lost when it came to veils, I'm so glad that I had Sofia's expertise and guidance! I loved my veil so much I almost ended up buying it so I could keep it! Thank you Sofia for not one, but two wonderful fitted wedding gowns, a belt, and the lovely veil! Don't hesitate when choosing Sofia for your wedding alterations and accessories!

    Sofia altered two dresses for me and both of them fit me like a glove. I went for fitting almost every week and Sofia was always patient and professional. I thought my first dress (the one in the picture) only needed hemming but Sofia pointed out that I should add cups and taking in the side a bit and I'm so glad I listened to her. The dress made my body look so much better once she made the changes. My second dress required so much more alteration and Sofia was able to fix the dress little by little to perfection. She put in so much effort and transformed the second dress to exactly what I wanted even though I I knew made ridiculous requests! Sofia was very accommodating when it comes to appointment times and definitely charges a reasonable price for her service. I definitely recommend Sofia to all brides!

    Beautiful bustle!
    Araceli F.

    Sofia is amazing and one of a kind! When I was looking for someone to alter my dress from BHLDN which is very heavily beaded, I was looking for someone that was able to explain clearly what and how they were going to make the alterations. Sofia did just that and made me feel comfortable handing over my beautiful dress so that it could fit perfectly. Aside from that I was looking for someone that didn't have outrageous prices. You can be sure Sofia is the best around price wise but most importantly quality wise. I went to many appointments so that she could make sure the work she was doing was to my liking. I trusted her and was happy with it every time. She is so kind and sweet and her alterations made sense. I am so happy with the work she did to my wedding dress for my big day! I can't stress it enough, look no further and go to Sofia for your bridal alterations! - she added cups to my dress, brought in the sides to make it more fitted, hemmed the length, and added a beautiful bustle!

    Erica J.

    I was so nervous when deciding who to trust with my wedding dress. I did my research and visited 3 different alterations companies for consultations before making my choice. My dress was too tight in the hips/legs area and too loose in the bust area, and the first two companies suggested losing a little bit of weight to make the dress fit better so that they wouldn't have to let it out. However, when I mentioned this to Sofia she said absolutely not. "If we take away from your curves we take away from the dress." She assured me that she could let out my dress without any trouble. And sure enough...she did!! She was professional, knowledgeable, and her perfectionism was apparent from the start. She made my dress fit like a glove. She met with me several times to make sure the dress was perfect. I can't recommend her enough. She really cares and she's such a joy to work with.

    McKenzie P.

    Working with Sofia was a dream. She is very communicative when it comes to the timeline of alterations, her prices are fair, and she is a great listener and pays attention to what you want and need. She even suggested moving the straps on my gown, and it transformed the fit and look of it, making me love the dress more than I could have imagined. My dress was a very delicate silk, A-line dress and she knew exactly what needed to be done.

    Dress that Sofia altered. Veil rented from Sofia.
    Rosie R.

    Loved my experience with Sofia! She knew her stuff too! She helped with my ideas and also made great suggestions that I used She also helped alter my sister's dress just one week before the wedding! Great rates! She has items to rent if you don't plan to buy everything too! All around, Awesome!!

    Rebecca C.

    Thank you to Sofia for making my dress look so beautiful! She was very patient and kind. She definitely has an eye for her work and you will not be disappointed if you work with her. I felt like a princess on this day(: she also added sleeves to my dress which perfected the princess look I wanted!! so happy with how everything came out. So happy with this day, thank you for helping to make it possible! Book her now for the perfect dress on the perfect day

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    Working with Sofia was such a joy! She listened to all my needs, gave great suggestions, and had flexibility with scheduling visits. She is such a kind and sweet person, I always enjoyed talking with her. Her work was amazing and she never gave me any concern at all about my wedding gown. She takes her time and doesn't rush anything. It came out absolutely stunning and my bustle was perfect. I would definitely go back to Sofia again!

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