Never use this place for any alterations or dry cleaning. It's only her working here, and she takes on too many orders to keep up with. My order was one month late and she's always changing hours. She is also never in the shop and leaves notes on the door to come back another time. She didn't bother to snip loose threads after tailoring, and the dry cleaning was mediocre. I never leave reviews, but the experience was so bad I felt inclined to help someone else avoid this place. How do you expect to get good reviews when you make false promises and not even be in your store during the hours YOU POSTED as open? Thats not how a business works. Don't waste your time or money like I did. (The door is locked in the photo and she wouldn't pick up the phone. It was my fifth visit before I finally got my clothes) read more

Christine's Alterations - Locked door during business hours. Wouldn't pick up phone. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Havelock, North Carolina

I have waited a long time to post this review as I seldom give a small business owner negative feedback. However, after much consideration I have decided it is warranted in this case. I enjoy wearing expensive clothing and am able to do so by buying pre-owned items which I could not afford if new. I am very selective in my purchases and know my body's dimensions in precise detail. During April I took several items of quality men's clothing to Christine for some simple alterations including the letting out of waistlines, the finishing of hems, and the replacement of buttons. Each item of clothing was accompanied by a handwritten block printed note requesting (as in "please...." ) the specific alteration that I desired, such as "please let out the waist to 36 inches". I would estimate that there were approximately ten items in total. She accepted my clothing and instructions and took my contact information. The first warning sign was that the receipt she issued me did not specify the number of items I was receipting to her, the work she was to perform, an itemized expense for each requested alteration, nor a total amount which would be due. She requested that I make a deposit and I was receptive to that as I am used to paying 100% up front for alterations. She specified a pickup date two weeks into the future in which I was fine with. I visited her shop approximately three weeks afterwards (intentionally allowing additional time for her completion) and no work had been performed. I was told to come back in a week. In approximately ten days I returned and again no work had been completed. I was told to return in a week. In a week I returned and you know what I was told. At about the 45 day mark I received a phone call that my order was complete and ready for pickup. I arrived her shop and the first problem was that she had difficulty locating all of my clothing. The next problem was she told me she had not performed several of the alterations I had requested as "those clothes are already the dimension you requested!" I ask you - based upon what I have shared so far in this review - do I impress you as someone precise and meticulous or does she? And finally, she proceeded to quote an astronomical total price for the work she had (not) done. At this point I was just happy to get my clothes back, pay her, and get out of her shop. In fact, I was so exasperated and in a hurry to leave that I failed to notice she had failed to credit me for my deposit against the final amount due. Engage Christine for alterations at your own peril. Some of her reviewers seem quite satisfied with her work. Are you feeling lucky? read more

I asked for a speedy dry cleaning and Tailoring, came in on her off day to help me out as well

Christine is amazing at what she does! I brought my dress blue pants in and she did an incredible job! I now bring all of my clothes that need alterations to her! Her prices are very impressive as well!! read more

she will tell you when to pick up but never be in, won't have anything sewn on, never in store during hours, won't answer phone when you call read more

Best in the business. You want your clothing or/and other any products to be taking care of this establishment will take care of it.

Great customer service and quick turnaround for my tailoring on my suits. I highly recommend Christine's if you want it done right.

I love going to Christine when I need last minute alterations or even just routine dry cleaning. It always brings a smile to my face to see her. She's always working extremely hard and takes a lot of pride in her work. She loves to help the military and is dedicated to her services being completed in a timely manner. If you need something the next day alterations or dry cleaning, Christine's Alterations is the place to go. read more

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My husband and I have been using Christine's for years. I think she does fantastic alteration work - she altered 2 of my ball gowns over the last 3 years and they always fit me like they were tailored made for me.. She's the only person in a 100 mile radius I would let touch my husbands Marine Corps Uniforms. Every time we go to her, she is practically a miracle worker. Her prices are fair and she is honest with you about the work she does. However, it can take a good amount of time to get your items altered and I almost always assume they will not be ready by the date she has promised them. To many times I have walked in and been told "Oh you'll have to come back tomorrow!" which can be very very frustrating. Recently my ball gown took over a week from the date she promised it would be ready (which was about 10 days after the date I dropped it off..) I understand that she is the best know clothing alterations store in the area so around Ball season it can take her some extra time. I just wish she would say that from day one and not have me stopping in several times only to leave empty handed. We keep going back because she really is great at her job and that is so important when you are handing her clothing items that cost hundreds of dollars a piece. Plus, Christine is a hilarious and very kind woman - I would rather give her my business and deal with the frustrations of later wait times than to go somewhere where the business owner wasn't as kind spirited as she is. I would also note she does not accept cards, but has an on-site ATM. read more

I dropped off a pair of jeans to be hemmed on a Monday. The woman who took my information wasn't able to answer any questions and had to refer to someone else (I'm guessing Christine) for the answers. Christine was too busy herself to look at my jeans because she was sitting eating lunch and talking to a friend in the main area of the store. I go back on Friday to pick up my jeans and they hadn't been touched. Apparently she had questions for me about them. She had my phone number. I asked her why she didn't call me with her questions and she replied that she was too busy to call me. Completely unprofessional. There's no way they'll be getting my business...and trust me, it could have been substantial. read more