I had an absolutely amazing experience with Creative Alterations. I brought in 10 incredibly important items from my wedding including my couture wedding dress, a vintage rehearsal dinner dress, my after party dress, a beaded welcome party dress, my husband's tux, and several other pieces. Every single item was treated with the utmost care, professionalism, and attention to detail. Joseph, the owner, truly makes this place special. He is such a warm, kind person and someone you genuinely feel good about supporting. You can tell he loves what he does. He takes the time to get to know his clients (and even their dog, in our case!), which makes the experience feel personal and memorable. After cleaning the items, Joseph personally called me to let me know they were ready, which I really appreciated. When I picked them up, I was blown away, everything was cleaned to absolute perfection. If you're looking for someone you can trust with your most meaningful and delicate garments, this is the place. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Inconsistent pricing. Brought two pairs of jeans in- both needed 1/2 inch taken off the bottom. First pair I dropped off 2/9 and was charged $32 for original hem. Second pair I just picked up 3/5 and was charged $48 for original hem 1/2 inch. I said I was charged $32 my first time and immediately the man jumped down my throat that they never charge $32. Well, overall both prices are steep given... also here is proof you charged me $32 and then $48 However they did fit me in, and finished the work timely. I was just a bit upset about the change in price given my first purchase. read more

Creative Alterations - $32 for original hem pick up on jeans - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Amazing craftsmanship. So organized , from booking an appointment on line to the very fast reply. This is a very busy place because of the amazing work they do. Trust the system. Joseph has the experience and an eye for what needs to be done. Pricing is very reasonable. Deadlines are met. Impressive all round. read more

Great attention to detail, is communicative and walks you through the process listening to you and giving you suggestions. I got my civil wedding dress and work pants altered here. The service was good and the business was well equipped and clean. Getting in contact was easy. The pricing was decent only thing is I didn't find out till the end. I'm sure if I pushed I would have gotten. But all in all, great business, very professional and worth the money and trusting him with your very important outfits. read more

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Thank you so much to Joseph for his masterful handiwork. He is an old world guy who runs his business out of a small, house-style atelier and I really appreciated the personal feel. I dealt with him personally for every consultation and fitting. He will be honest with you about how you should wear the dress and the alterations to make. The price was a little less than I had been quoted at other places like Flares, it ended up being around $700 for the hemming on a double-layer train, cups, strap adjustments, bustling, and steaming, which I think is a great value for the work. My dress was backless, slinky and tight with nowhere to hide underneath and he made it fit me beautifully. I felt like a goddess and I got so many compliments. Don't hesitate to trust him with your clothes for the biggest days of your life! read more

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Joseph at Creative Alterations was a pleasure to work with! We did three fittings for my wedding dress, and I couldn't be happier with the end results! I had the dress steamed as well, they did a fabulous job, no steaming touch ups needed day of wedding! Thank you for making my dress fit me like a glove, your professionalism and beautiful workmanship, and for helping me feel my best Donna Calvillo read more

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Joseph, there are not enough words to describe how talented and how much of an amazing man you are. I will forever be thankful to you and the services you provide at creative alterations. Your knowledge along with your sweet kind soul helped me feel so comfortable with the process. Originally, I did not even want to go wedding dress shopping to begin with. When I got my city hall dress altered I was annoyed at the entire process cause the previous person I used was rude and wanted to cut off the entire thing. Yelpers - my dress was probably half the size that it should've been. I bought it off the rack, and fell in love with the detail. I could've ordered one my size, but honestly, I never thought it would find it. When I tried it on on the first day on my wedding day it definitely felt surreal. The dress looked magnificent - and I was in awe! Those multiple alterations paid off for sure. The price for the amount of alterations was justifiable. By no means was it cheap, but alterations allow expensive anyways. Joseph was able to create straps with the tulle off the shoulder caps that was provided and added some of the design from the dress to the straps, it was beautiful' Thank you, Joseph! read more

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This is a wonderful business! I got a pattern made and was exactly what was looking for. Felt so taken care of and he really went above and beyond. read more

Joseph did an amazing job on my dress! I took my dress to a couple other alterations businesses for quotes and they all seemed a bit hesitant due to the amount of work it would take, since there was a layer of embroidered lace over the entire skirt, but Joseph was so confident he'd be able to take it on and he did an amazing job. He's so knowledgeable and considers every detail. The store is filled with so many other dresses -- a testament to how great his work is! My dress fit like a glove and was worth every penny -- I couldn't be happier to recommend his work to other brides. read more

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Due to past experiences I've had a lot of trust issues when it comes to tailors. This time for my wedding dress I did a lot of research and that's how I found Creative Alterations. At first I was worried about the price as it was on the higher rate than most but after the few appointments with Joseph I knew it was going to be worth it. The whole experience was worth every penny. Joseph knows what he is doing and his attention to detail is spot on. He took time to explain to me why we needed to do things certain ways and what to expect. Highly recommend him for any dress alterations. read more

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I have been going to Joseph and his amazing team for over 12 years and trust no one else with my clothes and alterations! His work is impeccable and his art/craft is dying and Im so grateful for him. read more

I have been going to Joseph for alterations and cleaning for more than 10 years. He has taken clothes in, hemmed loads of items, reworked an expensive skirt that now fits, replaced leather inserts in a dress and altered several long dresses that didn't quite stay in place. He is kind, patient, tells the truth when he can't fix the item (I returned a few items) and is very creative when trying to make something fit. Ex: He took the shoulders up on a vest that I loved, but had huge armholes. I recommend him highly not only because of his knowledge and experience but because he really listens to what you want. read more

Very poor quality. The expensive formal gown I brought in to be altered was returned in such unacceptable condition I have had to take it somewhere else to correct his work. read more

Joseph is so wonderful to work with. I had a quick turn around for my wedding. Dress arrived late, but he got to work right away. He made suggestions that were so thoughtful and professional. I will be going to him from here on out for anything I need done. read more

Great service and nice job on my son's Letterman Jacket. I will use them again for special sewing projects.

Joseph is amazing! I purchased my dress as La Soie and brought in my wedding dress for alterations a few months prior to my wedding dress and Joseph took his time evaluation every area of the dress that needed alterations. My dress fit like a glove on my wedding dress. He is very professional, very knowledgeable and very reliable. I had a destination wedding and Joseph went out of his way to pack up my dress as safe as possible for traveling. Unpacking and hanging my dress was a breeze now Thank you so much Joseph! read more

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Joseph was absolutely amazing. A previous shop butchered my hem and bustle. He was able to fix both and my dress came out perfect. It fit like a glove. I had three bustles and they were gorgeous. He reinforced my removable straps. My hem was seamless even though there were about 5 layers of tulle. Everything was steamed to a tee on pick-up. I couldn't have asked for a better tailor. My wedding dress wouldn't have been possible without him. I have also gotten bridesmaids dresses altered by him and he knocks it out of the park every time :) He's so knowledgeable and extremely detail-oriented. You won't want to go anywhere else again. read more

Creative Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Lafayette, California

Love Joseph and the whole team at Creative Alterations. Such great service! Would recommend.

Wonderful job on two dresses I had brought in for my sister's wedding. Both of my potential dresses needed to be hemmed in length and one of them needed minor strap re-adjustments. I had brought them in at two separate times which was not a problem for them. The second dress I had added on a steam which totaled to about $80 - it was more pricey b/c of the press n' steam add-on. Joseph is very professional and he and his team gets the job done well. There are two changing areas and one platform where you'll stand in front of the mirror in. I really liked seeing what the process was for altering hem lengths - he had this tool that would pump what I believe were chalk markings onto the garment and had you turn every direction until you had spun around back to where the markings began. Be sure to bring your own hanger and garment bag. I never had my own garment bag and was able to request one when I went to pick my dress back up (plastic). Joseph allows you to select your pick-up date and determines whether or not he'll be able to have it ready by then. I've never had a problem with the date / times provided and he's always so accommodating. I would recommend Creative Alterations to anyone in need of a tailor! read more

Joseph did an amazing job on my wedding dress. My dress fit like a glove and he was so fun to work with. I will definitely be returning for all my alterations in the future read more

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This is the place to go if you want reliable alteration. They are always busy so plan appropriately if you need that special outfit for a special occasion. read more

Joseph was exceptional!!! I was quoted $1700 by my wedding dress designer to alter my wedding & rehearsal dress. Joseph altered both dresses (1 needing significant changes), and steamed both dresses and my veil for less than $650, saving me over $1K!! Joseph really knows what he's doing- he's honest and straightforward about what changes are realistic and how it'll influence the structure of the garment. He's flexible, detail-oriented, reliable and truly an expert in his craft. He cares a lot about the success of his clients too, going as far as placing my dresses in my very-packed car to ensure they don't get wrinkled on our drive up to Tahoe for the wedding. I felt so confident and beautiful in my wedding dress and rehearsal dress weekend-of and am so thankful for Joseph for that! I got so many comments about how each garment looked like it was custom made just for me, when really it was Joseph's exceptional craft that made it that way. Thank you thank you!!! read more

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Owner was kind enough to accommodate a last minute rush job for my son's suit alteration needed for high school prom. Work was nicely done.

Joseph saved the day and fixed the disastrous tailoring done at Flares Bridal. Fortunately we knew of his incredible skills and he jumped right in to help. He kept my daughter calm and assured her he would find a way to fix the dress that had been cut too small. He had her come in a day earlier than planned to give her the reassurance that her dress would be perfect! It fit better than it had when the bridal seamstress fitted it. There is no one better or more caring than Joseph! read more

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I had a dress emergency and Joseph fixed my dress in 24hrs. I had ordered a dress with custom sizing, which was supposed to fit perfectly in arrival. The dress arrived late, it came on Tuesday and the wedding was on Thursday. I was the maid of honor, so I definitely needed the dress to look right. On top of it all, this all happened during wedding season, so Joseph was super busy. However, he fit me in and was a life saver! I don't know what I would've done without Joseph! read more

Joseph is the man! He altered my friends wedding dress a few years ago and I attended almost every fitting. I loved how Joseph was honest and straight to the point. He knows what needs to be done to a dress to make it look perfect, and it was easy to trust him as he has been doing this for ages. I knew I would go to him when it was my turn to get married. I pretty much planned my small Catalina Island wedding in about 3 months. I freaked out a bit because I knew it could take a couple months or more for wedding dress alterations. I gave it a chance and called Joseph anyway and he told me he could get it done on time (1.5 months). I attended 2 fittings and I felt confident that my dress was going to fit like a charm. On my wedding day, I felt absolutely beautiful and then when I saw the photos, I was even more impressed with how gorgeous the dress looked! Not to mention, I had to buy a dress that was almost 3x bigger than my size because it was the only one left in stock. Joseph still made it look perfect! I would highly recommend Creative Alterations to any bride. Thank you so much Joseph - I hope you see this! read more

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I will forever scream from every mountain top that nobody can touch my dresses except for Joseph. I have used him for all of my prom dresses growing up and it was finally time to use his specialties for my wedding dress! Again, I do not trust anybody else except him. His attention to detail and desire to make your dress as perfect as possible is just unmatched. He cares about the quality of his work and it shows! THANK YOU for the work over the years and HUGE THANK YOU for making my dress as perfect as could be. I am so happy with how my dress turned out read more

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Joseph was recommended to me after I purchased my dress at Lace and Bustle. His attention to detail is amazing. I had a beach wedding, so the length of the dress was important (I was going barefoot) and it was perfect. I initially thought the amount of fittings was a bit too much, but it turned out to be just enough after all the small adjustments I needed/wanted after each one. The bustle was beautiful as well! read more

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Joseph was a dream to work with. He inspires such confidence and made both mine and my husband's garments fit beautifully for our wedding. He's a true perfectionist and I couldn't be happier! read more

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Joseph has now tailored both my engagement dress and wedding dress and I wouldn't trust anyone else!!! His attention to detail and consideration of your preferences is top notch. He helped me create a wedding hijab that attached to my veil in addition to tailoring my dress to perfection. He was so warm and welcoming, always made me feel comfortable, and is truly the best of the best! read more

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I've been going to this tailor since high school. After moving back to the area I started taking clothes here again(pants, dresses,etc.)They do an amazing job! Most recently I took my grandmother's designer wedding dress in to see if they could help make it fit. This dress is very old and has extremely delicate fabric. Joseph was able to carefully take it out so I could wear it to my rehearsal. They took care of the dress throughout the whole process and made sure I could wear it my wedding weekend. They truly care about your clothing and making sure it fits you. I definitely recommend this tailor for any job read more

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Joseph was amazing! He is a perfectionist and such a happy person to be around especially during the special wedding dress fittings. He tailed my wedding dress and my husband's tuxedo. Would recommend him to anyone! read more

I had a really lovely experience having my wedding dress altered at Creative Alterations. The team did an impeccable job. My skirt had several layers of tulle and it was expertly cut. I would highly recommend their services! Thank you! read more

Creative Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Lafayette, California

I was referred to Creative Alterations by a handful of people for wedding gown alterations. Originally the main appeal was how close they were to my home but soon after coming in for my first appointment I understood all the hype. I was a desperate bride lol. By gown was VERY late to arrive from the designer. By the time I got my gown I only had about 1 month for alterations and my dress had a lot of lace detailing and lots of layers to work with. Luckily it didn't need much as it fit pretty well but still needed a few nips and tucks. I called Joseph in a panic stating I didn't have my dress yet, I don't know for sure when I will have it and that I wasn't too confident on the ETA as it was already more than a month past the guaranteed arrival date. He was so kind, expressed to me that we would definitely have a tight time crunch but assured me that he could help. As soon as I FINALLY got my dress I immediately brought it in to Joseph. I could tell immediately that he knew his stuff and was very experienced. I had 2-3 fitting prior to picking up my completed dress and they did such an amazing job! I knew I had a tall order but they made magic happen! Thank you Joseph and team for your expedited and amazing service for this desperate bride!! I will definitely be returning for all future alteration needs and referring anyone I know to you! read more

Best in the biz. You might pay a little more for Joseph but you want the best, it's worth it. Perfect alterations every single time.

Joseph worked miracles. He was very flexible and understanding when I cancelled my October 2020 wedding due to covid. Then last minute we decided we weren't going to let 2020 prevent us from getting married and planned for a micro wedding with 3 weeks notice. I called Joseph with no expectations whatsoever and he said yeah I can do it in 3 weeks as long as you come tomorrow. He reconstructed the top, created arm straps, took it in and hemmed. He is very knowledgeable and helped me make decisions based on look as well as comfort. read more

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Once again, wish I could give 10 stars. When the gown I ordered (paying for 1 day expedited service) arrived SEVEN DAYS LATE!!!, and 2 days before the event I needed it for, Joseph came to the rescue and hemmed AND adjusted the bodice so that I was able to wear the dress the next day. Excellent work all around, and so appreciative! read more

Joseph literally SAVED the day for my wedding. I had previously been working with a seamstress that the salon I purchased the dress from recommended. At my final fitting before my wedding, the previous seamstress broke the zipper on my dress, said I could expect that it would happen on day of and that I wouldn't be able to lift my arms to dance. Needless to say, I was devastated and freaking out. And then, I found my knight in shining armor, Joseph. He fit me in immediately, fixed my dress so it would not break again during the wedding, and found a creative solution so I would be able to dance at the wedding, arms included. His work was truly remarkable and he was SO INCREDIBLY KIND. After my horrible situation and horror story with the other seamstress, he literally made my wedding day possible and I felt so much peace in his capable hands! I couldn't recommend him highly enough! read more

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Joseph is the ABSOLUTE BEST! He completely saved my wedding day. When he gets in the zone, he has a vision and is EXTREMELY FAST in his turnaround time. I flew many times from Seattle to CA just for Joseph and he was able to perfectly tailor my dress to my body. Each alteration session he had a turnaround time of one day and is extremely precise and perfectionistic in his craft. I could not have asked for a better experience- I will be using Joseph for all of my alterations until he retires! read more

I own a virtual custom dress studio (JoSaBi Mariées) and we do not offer alterations due to our virtual nature. I just worked with Joseph for one of our Oakland brides who had a tight turnaround. The work was IMPECCABLE. Suffices to say I'm now referring him to to every single one of my Bay area brides moving forward! He is kind, honest, fast and talented. Thank you Créative Alterations!!! Working with you was absolutely amazing and we can't thank you enough. read more