I had a last minute appointment and needed alterations to a pair of pants completed in less than a week. Doing a quick Yelp search, CJ Sewing popped up as one of the top rated alterations establishments in Elk Grove. I immediately scheduled an appointment for the following day. Since I was in such a frenzy, I totally overlooked the instructions in Ms. Jackson's (business owner) appointment confirmation email (the email states that you should bring a long sleeve shirt, a belt, and dress shoes if you're having a suit altered). When I showed up to the establishment, I was warmly greeted by Ms. Jackson and her cute furry friend- Sir Winston. As fate would have it, my suit jacket did not require altering; therefore, the belt and dress shoes that I had on were sufficient. Ms. Jackson is definitely a wealth of knowledge and respectfully shared with me that the slim fit suit pants that I had were not appropriate for my athletic build (slim waist & thick quads). However, she walked me through the alterations that she would make that would complement my physique. On the expected pickup date, Ms. Jackson informed me that she would need additional time and could drop the pants off to me later that afternoon . This was not a problem considering that I dropped the pants off at the last minute. Also, I really appreciated her communication. As promised, Ms. Jackson dropped the pants off and they were a perfect fit. Thank you CJ Sewing! read more

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I tried CJ Sewing because of the positive Yelp reviews, but unfortunately my experience was very different. I brought in my maid-of-honor dress for my sister's destination wedding. The color was discontinued, so I asked about adding a corset back and a hem. I was quoted over $375 for those alterations. When I asked about a first-responder discount (because my fiancé is one), she responded by asking whether he was the one with the dress. The comment felt dismissive of the impact first-responder life has on a whole family. I then asked about a graduate-student discount, and she began asking several personal questions about my education. I even offered to show my student ID, to which she said she was "just trying to make conversation" and that she would take $50 off--but the exchange still felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. She scheduled me to return in two weeks for the first fitting, where I would try on the corset and we would mark the hem. However, when I arrived, the corset wasn't completed. She explained she had difficulty finding a matching back panel and ribbon, which I understand since the color was discontinued. What concerned me was that she hadn't sourced materials ahead of time and didn't offer alternative solutions (such as lace) until I prompted her. She even suggested using fabric from the third layer of my dress for the back panel--something that would clearly be visible in photos--and only agreed it wasn't a good idea after I pointed it out. During the first fitting, I also told her that the corset was pinching my back and I didn't like the way it looked. She said nothing and offered no explanation. I later learned that with a corset, you're supposed to shift your back toward the sides to prevent pinching--something she failed to mention, and possibly didn't know. I had also repeatedly struggled with the straps since my first appointment, and instead of offering to re-sew them, she recommended adhesive. When I asked about simply re-stitching them, she hesitated and commented about my "budget," which felt judgmental and unprofessional. She then quoted $40. Because of the missed deadline, lack of proactive solutions, and overall unprofessional communication, I decided not to continue the alterations and returned to pick up my dress. At pickup, I told her I would pay for the work she had completed and compensate her for her time marking the hem. She initially agreed, but then tried to charge me the full cost of the corset--even though it was unfinished. She also tried to charge me for a hem that was never sewn (just pinned). After going back and forth--and telling her I wasn't there to argue--she charged me $25 for the 30 minutes she spent marking the hem and the partial corset work. I ultimately paid $150 for half a corset and pins she removed. Overall, this was a stressful and disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend this business. read more

I signed up for an open sewing lab to work on a project and I absolutely loved it. Cherney was very thorough when it came to providing guidance and she really helped me understand the foundations in sewing that I was lacking. I can't wait to sign up for another lab and classes! read more

Needed someone fast to help with my daughter's prom dress that would not zip up. Found CJ sewing after pricing other spots, and they saved the day! My daughter's dress was fixed and she looked beautiful in it. Thank you! Great price amazing work! read more

Being only 5'5 it seems that I have to have all of my pants altered recently because they're too long. I only take my clothes to CJ Sewing because she does a great job and I get my clothes back quickly. I wouldn't trust my clothes to anybody else at this point. read more

Ms. CJ the coldest to ever do it !! Truly the nicest person in the 916. I took a good amount of pieces to her and she had them good as new !! read more

I was looking for a tailor to tailor my suit jacket for an event. I found this tailor on yelp and I reached out. I was scheduled for a fitting immediately. When I arrived at the tailor, I was greeted by the owner. The owner was nice and very helpful. The price of the fitting was reasonable and the fitting was done in a great timely fashion. The jacket was tailored to perfection and all of the owner suggestions made the jacket fit even better. This is a great place to get your clothes tailored. read more

I took the Saturday Open Sewing class and learned how to draft a pattern from my favorite dress! Really great learning experience. Totally recommend this for improving any of your sewing skills. read more

Needed to have a suit pant pocket repaired and she did a wonderful job. Friendly, knowledgeable and skilled service. And I met Sir Winston as a bonus! Highly recommended. read more

She filters her reviews!! Pictures attached Extremely rude, unskilled, overpriced. Hemmed a bridesmaids dress almost 2 inches too short and STAINED IT! She had to change her shoes to flats.. absolutely terrible. We asked her to clean it since she stained it-- she didn't. Still charged full price. Wedding dress- Every fitting was a disaster... 1. Hemmed crooked, left holes in the stitching 2. She took in the dress, then told me I was too heavy for the dress and needed to pull it over my head on the wedding day. Told me I need to lose weight a week before my wedding.. 3. Used purple pen on the dress that didn't come out 4. Uses cheap snaps for the train. (Doesn't hold) 5. Charged $1000!!!!! 6. Her office is disgusting. There's barley room to get into the dress, and her workspace is on a stack of clothes that looks like garage sale pile-- cluttered and sloppy. Thank god I took the dress to someone that was actually skilled.. she fixed the dress in 1 day for 1/5 of the price! You spend too much on your wedding dress for her to destroy it and collect $1000. Asked her numerous times to fix it.. even took a family member that sews to show her what was doing wrong. read more

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Cherney is amazing!!! My daughter needed a miracle alteration for her prom dress... she needed it lengthened and altered to help keep the strapless dress held up and more fitted. The fabric and color of the dress added additional challenges. Cherney is super creative and thoughtful and worked closely with us to find the right fabric and alteration style. She had a vision that matched perfectly with my daughter's ideas and her implementation was flawless! And her price was super reasonable given the amount of time and care she gave to us. I highly recommend Cherney. read more

CJ is such a pleasant/positive person and definitely knows what she is doing. Highly recommend getting alterations done here!

The best. The best. The best. Super friendly, on time, great price and I will absolutely be referring friends here. Quality was great, my pants were hemmed perfectly and I will bringing back my other suits for fitting in the future. read more

She does amazing work. Very pleased with her work in the past. And she is working on my current project. I have total faith in her abilities and vision. She communicates well with clear expectations. read more

Amazing service! She's so friendly and accommodating. I go to her every time I need altering.

Cherney is an absolute delight! Kind, respectful, quick and quality work. She really values her clients. This is my second time using her services. She is my go to seamstress from now on! read more

Went in to get my pants hemmed for a job interview on short notice. Was able to help me and did an amazing job as well. Customer service is top tier. I will definitely recommend to my friends if they need any alterations done. read more

No I don't recommend this place. Went there and it was closed even though the business hours says open. There were two customers waiting at the door. One of them told me we needed to make an appointment. So I called and it went to voicemail and instructed me to text only. I texted and did not hear back until later next evening. By then I already took my dresses somewhere. read more

Ms. Cherney is absolutely fabulous and such a Blessing to have in our community. She has altered suits for my husband and sons on several occasions and is so sweet and professional. She is extremely talented with her sewing abilities and her work is quality. Thank you, Ms. Cherney! read more

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This place is over priced! She charged me $40 just to changed kid's jeans zipper, $40 hem jeans, $150 just to hem dress! $40 just to adjust the chest area tighten mini dress! Overall not satisfied with the results! Not coming back and not gonna recommend. Go to dry cleaners they do better plus affordable. read more

Cherney not only is an expert but she knows what looks good for your body type. I have brought her jackets and a formal gown to shorten but she went above and beyond by suggesting other adjustments that made the outfits look like they were really made for me. I completely trust her and her judgment. I'm never disappointed and I get compliments all the time. Cherney's skills are worth every penny read more

Cherney saved the day for my wedding! She altered my wedding dress during a time when every seamstress told me no or it would take too long or was too complicated. She took her time to find out what I expected from my alterations and how I wanted my dress to fit. She wrote out all the details on an invoice and gave me a price breakdown for everything we discussed. The price never changed and all the work we discussed was completed exactly as she said in the time frame she promised. She was very organized in a scheduling my automated appointments. She's was such a wonderful person to work with and she made me feel so comfortable. She truly has a passion for her work and making others feel special. read more

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It's not every day that I go in for a dress alteration and walk out with my soul touched. CJ not only met the deadline for a last minute modification for my bridesmaid dress, she made it fit me in a way I couldn't have ever imagined. I'm 5'1 and most dresses have to be taken in and shortened, but she easily fitted me and made the modification within two weeks and the dress had THREE layers (ya, I know).... I want to also give CJ a shout out on a spiritual level. Somehow I believe I was sent to her by the universe and she touched my heart and left her mark. Good people are hard to come by these days, I thank you CJ for your encouragement and support. You are an amazing soul! A+ on price, timing and communication. No weddings anytime soon, but 2021 I will have three- so be ill be back ;)! read more

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I requested an alteration to hem my sons pants on short notice and Cherney was able to do more than I asked and still get the pants done in time. I asked for a simple hem and upon visiting her shop, she suggested tapering the pants to give them a more modern look. We visited her on a Wednesday afternoon and picked the pants up on Saturday morning. In time for my son to wear them to a wedding Saturday evening. read more

It was a pleasure meeting CJ and discussing the alterations I wanted. After dropping of the dress I was confused about the alterations , so I sent her a text. She quickly called me and had me come back to clarify my expectations and make sure she understood what I wanted done. She is a great seamstress and extremely patient. I would definitely go back for future alteration needs. read more

Cherney did a phenomenal job altering my dress for my 15-year vow renewal ceremony. I had a tight timeline, and she kindly worked with me to ensure the alterations were complete ahead of time. The alterations included a hem (2 layers), bodice (reshape bust, raise straps), skirt (reshape rear), and she added a belt for a little extra bling. My dress went from "off the rack" to "tailored just for me." I felt comfortable in the dress and was happy with the result and customer service I received. read more

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Though I didn't need her service after all, I will absolutely call her again! Her 5 star ratings insure my future business. And if you've wondered where good, old-fashioned customer service has gone, you will find it at here CJ Sewing. read more

I'll say the same thing she told me when I had my first consultation with her: she isn't cheap but she knows what she's doing. While my wedding dress alterations were pricey, it was clear that CJ Sewing is a master in her craft. She brought to life the vision of what I wanted my dress to look like on my special day. Lots of nips, tucks, and cuts to get it just right so that it was a perfectly form-fitted mermaid gown. The end product spoke for itself. You can trust that your garment will be in good hands here. read more

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I had such an amazing and uplifting customer experience with CJ :) She was personable, timely, accommodating, communicative & honest. She's by far one of the best, if not THE BEST, in Sacramento County! read more

Love how my dresses turned out. One was hemmed beautifully and the other was fixed to its original style that I had work done prior to seeing CJ. She was wonderful to work with. read more

She did a great job for me, She sew some patches on my Vest and the job looked terrific

Couple of months late to review. Did a great job altering my dress. Cherney is really good and very accomodating, highly recommend.

I just spoke over the phone and CJ Sewing gave me great advice on wear to go to get my wedding dress steamed. They went out of their way to help me, even though their focus is on alterations! So grateful! read more

She was very helpful and knowledgeable, and we definitely recommend it if anyone's looking to have anything altered as that's what she specializes. read more

Sew-per happy with the alterations made to my two BetaBrand "work" yoga pants! Cherney is a witty, talented, customer service oriented business owner with experience in countless varieties of fabrics and projects; and who makes your tailoring needs stress free. My items were altered promptly and exactly to my specifications. They were also ready for pick up precisely when she stated they would be-- after asking how urgently I needed them, I must add. I'll most certainly be returning for any future alteration needs. Most payments accepted for further convenience! read more

She was amazing! I was able to get a last minute appointment scheduled and my dress was done on time and perfect. I have a petite frame so my dress did not fit snug around my waist....she was able to alter my dress and it fit perfect on me read more

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I love coming here and introducing her to anyone that asks! Great tailoring, fun personality, quality work, fair prices and turnaround times. read more

CJ sewing is a blessing to have because it's hard to find a good Taylor or people who can really help you customize your clothes. It's a lost art.. read more

Cherney is really kind and did a great job with amending a rip inside my coat pocket. And ofc, Sir Winston was there to entertain us while we waited. Little cutie. read more

CJ Sewing was amazing! I chose CJ Sewing to alter my Maid of Honor dress for my best friends wedding. The owner is kind and professional. I was late due to family issues to my first appointment. She was kind and we had an encouraging conversation as she took my measurements. When I left CJ Sewing, I felt encouraged. My dress was ready on time and it fit beautifully. I felt comfortable in my dress at the wedding. CJ Sewing pricing was competitive and reasonable. I will definitely use CJ Sewing again!! read more