I wanted to let you know about the heartwarming experience we had Dao Tailor. My daughter purchased a beautiful dress from Vows last year for her wedding. Sadly just a few months before her wedding it was cancelled. My daughter was flying in for a scheduled fitting with Dao and on top of finishing her fitting properly with no rush to pick up her dress when completed, Dao gave her a discount as well as bestowing my daughter lovely, kind words of wisdom and encouragement and told her that she was meant for someone better and this cancellation was just the way to make room for it to happen . As a mom we don't expect anyone else to love and care for our kids like we do. This was such an unexpected blessing to a very difficult time. Dao is extraordinary tailor and human. We will never forget this kindness read more

My friend and I both had our wedding dresses tailored with Dao (without knowing the other was coming here too!). In general, there will be 3 appointments spaced out over a couple months. Surprisingly, the appointments are not very long. The first appointment, I wore the dress and Dao immediately told me a list of things she needed to fix (things that I am clueless about so I cannot verify if true or not) and provides a quote/invoice. The second appointment is a double check. The final appointment was my longest one as I asked her to make a small tweak, which she did on the spot. I did notice that the dress felt more supportive and structured on the last visit due to the work she did (adding boning etc). She usually has one other associate working in the shop and together, they are extremely good at hyping you up as you try on the dress. Cost wise, my friend and I both spent about $1K each on our dresses. In summary, Dao is very confident in her skills and vision and it is clear she has a lot of experience in wedding dresses as her entire shop is lined with wedding dresses. PS. My friend looked STUNNING on her wedding day - the dress fit like a glove and was so flattering. She told me you can take the dress back after your appointments if you need more work. PPS. There is free street parking. read more

I bought my wedding dress from Vows, and because it was too big, I needed it hemmed and taken in. Dao was one of their recommended seamstresses and had availability, so I booked with her. The first appointment in July was quick--about 15 minutes--and since I'd never had a wedding dress fitting before, I assumed everything was fine and paid the deposit for the alterations. My second appointment in August (for a September wedding) was where things went downhill. Five minutes before my scheduled time, Dao called and texted asking me to delay by 30 minutes. I told her I was already nearby and would arrive on time. When my sister and I got there, she asked again to move the appointment. I explained that I had errands afterward and needed to stick to the original time. She asked for a few minutes, and trying to be understanding, my sister and I stepped out to run a quick errand and returned within five minutes and we still waited another fifteen before she finally started. At this point, we were twenty minutes into my appointment with no fitting done. When I tried on the dress, it was now too tight--so tight it couldn't be zipped or hooked. My sister also noticed part of the skirt was awkwardly bunched, and we realized it had been accidentally sewn to the underside of the dress. When I pointed it out, Dao grabbed scissors and cut the skirt free. It felt rushed and careless, but I tried to stay calm and give her the benefit of the doubt. Because the dress was unzipped, it kept slipping, and when I mentioned it, she dismissed me, insisting she "knew my measurements." Every time I tried to ask a question, to make sure we were on the same page, she cut me off. It happened so often that my sister finally asked her to stop speaking over me. Dao became visibly agitated. Things escalated when my sister tried to take a photo of the back of the dress so I could see it. Dao started shouting, saying cameras were recording her. My sister explained the photo was for my benefit, but Dao remained upset and asked if I could come back later. I told her I don't live in Waltham and couldn't return that day. She then told me I could take my dress. I asked if that meant she would refund my deposit, and she exploded again, shouting that no customer had ever asked for their deposit back. She continued to be agitated, and we heard a young man in the back ask her to calm down. She then pulled the young man out and told us we needed to leave because her son "wasn't feeling well". We heard him say he was fine, but she insisted he wasn't. She went to the back again and eventually she returned and said she "didn't feel good working on my dress" and would refund me. I was so stunned by the entire situation that I barely spoke while she processed the refund. She framed it as an act of kindness because of all the "work" she had already done. When we left, I held it together until I got outside, then broke down in tears while calling another seamstress to see if they could help me--thankfully, one could. That seamstress immediately removed all of Dao's work and explained why none of it would have held up or provided the support I needed on my wedding day. Dao's behavior was extremely unprofessional, and the experience was genuinely upsetting. I got married last year and only now feel ready to write about it. I would not recommend her for wedding dress alterations--or any alterations. If negative stars were possible, I would give them. read more

Dao was absolutely wonderful to work with for my wedding dress alterations. She was warm, personable, and made the entire process so easy and stress-free. She listened to all of my concerns, beautifully altered the neckline exactly how I envisioned it, and even resized my bridal gloves. Her craftsmanship and attention to detail were exceptional, and my dress fit perfectly on my wedding day. She even went above and beyond by personally delivering my finished dress to my home, which was such a thoughtful touch. I couldn't have been happier with the experience and highly recommend Dao to any bride looking for a talented, caring, and trustworthy seamstress! read more

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I called this place after seeing so many good reviews because I only needed a very simple alteration -- shortening my pants by an inch or two. To my surprise, the man who answered the phone told me they didn't have availability until next year. I couldn't believe it -- we're talking about hemming pants, one of the most basic alterations out there. If a shop is so busy that they can't squeeze in something this simple, then wow... good for them. read more

Dao is a true artist. She altered the bride's dress, the MOB dress and MOH dress so that they looked custom designed and fitted. She was a pleasure to work with. Her warm outgoing personality made the whole process enjoyable. We needed a number of fittings and she never made us feel like we were being too picky or annoying. We will all use her services again. read more

Dao is amazing! She completely transformed an oversized dress into the custom wedding gown of my dreams, along with matching gloves and an overskirt. Her attention to detail is unreal--she worked on every single bead to make sure everything was perfect. Dao was so easy to work with, even while I was splitting my time between Boston and New York, and she made scheduling fittings stress-free. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and it shows in her work. My wedding guests couldn't stop talking about how stunning the dress was. If you're looking for someone to bring your vision to life, Dao is the one. Highly recommend! read more

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Dao is an incredibly talented tailor. I recommend to every bride! I didn't know how good my dress could look until Dao fit it perfectly for me! She took in the dress, re-laid the lace, refit the bodice and added new cups. It was a perfect fit and so comfortable on my wedding day! I loved working with Dao - she was so thoughtful and sweet and I always left our appointments so excited for the next. Thank you Dao! read more

Dao is the best! I would give her all the stars in the world if could but yelp limited me to five . Dao made the alteration process for my wedding dress so easy and she took so much care to make the dress look exactly as I wanted it to! I would highly recommend Dao's to anyone looking for any kind of alteration. Dao is great to work with, friendly, kind, and takes so much care with the work that she does. She is talented at sewing and altering and really took the time to do complex work on my dress, and it came out perfectly. Thank you Dao! I would highly recommend her services to anybody looking for a tailor or alterations in the area. read more

Dao is a miracle worker. I read so many positive reviews that I felt assured she would be trustworthy with my dress. I have a short engagement and wasn't able to purchase my dress until three months before the wedding - off the rack, of course. There were tailors who weren't accepting customers until after February, when my wedding is. So I drove from Providence to Waltham, and Dao knew exactly what I needed. She hemmed my dress (it was SO long), she took it in *several* sizes, she added cups, she fixed my shoulder bling and allowed the back strap to be removable, she added a bustle, she trimmed and fixed my veil. It now fits like it was custom made for me and I love it so much- I CAN'T WAIT to walk down the aisle. My fiancé may pass out. I'm not sure what Boston pricing is - I will say it was expensive, but I would much rather pay a higher price and know I'm going to get a dress I love then save money and risk it being done poorly ("ruined" as reviews at many other places have said). 10/10 recommend. PS Dao is so sweet and kind and her team is fantastic. She is a joy to work with! read more

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Best tailor I've ever been too. Had my first suit done here for my brother's wedding and most recently one for a funeral. Will only be going here in the future. Not only professional and quick, but incredibly kind and personable as well. read more

Dao is incredible! She transformed my dress so that it looked like it was made just for me. She took great care of my dress and had it ready a month before my wedding. She was a pleasure to work with - I always looked forward to my appointments as she is so kind, supportive, and communicative! Highly recommend working with Dao. read more

I found Dao through Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did--I couldn't be happier with my wedding dress alterations! She has an incredible vision and knew exactly how to make my dress fit perfectly while enhancing its beauty. Working with her was an absolute pleasure; she is kind, genuine, and truly passionate about her craft. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and it's clear she genuinely cares about achieving the best outcome for her clients and was very patient as my mom and I tried different version of the bustle to figure out what would work best. From start to finish, she made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I'm beyond grateful for her talent and dedication--Dao is amazing! read more

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My family has been coming to this tailor for a few years. Dao is really friendly and she does a fantastic job. I brought a dress in while I was home visiting my family a few weeks ago. There's just nobody in NYC like Dao. She is patient and you never feel rushed. She'll ask questions and get things right. I picked up my dress and to no surprise, it's PERFECT. read more

When you see multiple brides write glowing reviews for someone who altered their wedding dress, you know you've found a place you can trust. I went here this past October to get my dress (non wedding) tailored and because of my poor planning, I was on a time crunch. I apologized profusely and Dao said I had nothing to worry about and she could make it happen. Oh, fellow yelp-ers, did she ever. I was so nervous because I had no backup dress and she made me feel so at ease as she talked through what alterations she would make, explaining while holding different areas of the dress. When I came back to pick it up, it fit flawlessly and I had the perfect dress for a wedding in Florida. I cannot adequately express my gratitude, satisfaction, and overall happiness I found with this place. read more

Dao Tailor Alteration & Custom Design - Originally several sizes too big and slouchy, Dao transformed it into a comfortable, perfect fit. Disregard the chaos behind me! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

There's a reason why Dao has so many amazing reviews - because she is truly amazing!!! After living here 34 years I have finally found a wonderful tailor. Dao is talented and knows her stuff - she knows how to make clothes look perfect. And she is an extremely kind person. She took time to make a quick, last minute adjustment to my daughter's dress and it was perfect. read more

The place I bought my wedding dress listed Dao as one of their recommended tailors, and I'm so glad I went with her! I didn't know anything, so she explained everything she thought we should do during my first fitting and how much it would cost. At my second fitting it didn't fit how I was hoping, but with only a little feedback she turned it around for my third/final one a PERFECT fit. It came out very beautiful, and it was so comfortable the whole time at my wedding, I didn't adjust/fuss with it even once! She also went above and beyond to help me when I found out I was allergic to the fabric 2 weeks before my wedding. She found a solution on her own and got it ready a week early for me so I could test it out! She is so nice and talented, I'd recommend working with her to anyone! read more

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I would NOT recommend. They have discrimination and would charge people differently without a standard price. I was charged $130 for only a leather jacket and it was apparently not good... Although they did it again, it was still far from average. You can see the picture I posted. On the right arm, the thread is not in the right place. On the left arm, the thread is connected from top to bottom and it is such a mess. For the other suit, I was charged $40 to adjust the sleeves. You can see, the buttons are not even on the same line. Till now, I still couldn't believe I paid such a large amount of money and get this crap... read more

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I went to Dao for wedding dress alterations, and she was such a pleasure to work with. She has such an amazing eye for alterations, noticing things I would've never thought twice about. By the end of it, the dress looked like it was made for me - it was beautiful and fit me like a glove. Throughout the process, Dao was extremely communicative and very responsive to feedback, even taking the dress back for some alterations after I took it home at my last fitting and noticed I wanted something slightly different in the neckline. She gladly took it back and was able to return it to me within a weekend! I couldn't recommend her more. read more

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Dao altered my wedding dress for a Hawaii elopement, and I was so lucky to have found her! She is incredibly skilled and sticks to the established timeline. She has a wonderful eye for alterations and made some additional suggestions based upon the fit, which ended up making the dress fit like a glove. The day when I came to pick up the dress, there was an issue with the alteration and Dao stayed late to fix the issue personally. She is hard working and lovely to work with! Highly recommend! I will come here in the future for other alterations. Be sure to book with her asap, as I believe she books out for wedding dress alterations. read more

Amazing service- she was quick, friendly, polite and very fair prices. I needed two items modified and this was as easy as it could have been. I will definitely come here in the future for my fittings. Excellent service. read more

I cannot recommend Dao highly enough, she is an absolute magician and so incredibly lovely to work with! I found my dress in late April and became pregnant in late May (planned but earlier than expected!). I ended up being over 5 months pregnant at my wedding and was so sad to think I would have to buy another dress. Despite gaining 20 pounds, (hello pregnancy) Dao was able to alter my dress beautifully! She saved me from having to buy an entirely new gown and was able to make the additional alterations at a very reasonable cost. She worked with me because she cares and she wanted to, not to make a big profit. She is a kind, fantastic person and so talented. You will be in the very best hands if you go to her. read more

Just like many brides, I searched for a long time trying to find someone I trusted to alter my wedding dress. I am so happy I came across Dao. I truly can't thank her enough for the amazing work she did on my wedding dress. From the first fitting I felt complete trust in her. She is so kind and always made me feel comfortable. She made suggestions and made sure I was comfortable and understood everything she recommended. My dress had beading and was intricate and she made it fit perfectly! She has an amazing attention to detail and truly thinks of everything when she worked on my dress. She also helped me alter my veil as well to the length I wanted. I'm so happy I went to Dao for my alterations and I can't recommend her enough! She is truly amazing. read more

This woman needs more than 5 stars!!! I bought a dress for my daughters wedding and was going to Dao to have it altered. When I arrived she had a dress out for sale that was absolutely gorgeous. I had to try it on and I think it was made for me! I went with the dress Dao had and it could not have been more perfect. Dao is such a kind woman, who is very honest and does AMAZING work. She is fast, but does not lack quality. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a dress altered, especially in a time crunch. read more

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Dao did a perfect job altering my wedding dress. I wanted multiple layers removed and she made my vision come true. Very easy to work with, reasonably priced. Highly recommend. read more

Dao Tailor Alteration & Custom Design - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I feel so lucky to have stumbled across Dao in searching for a wedding gown tailor. Dao is exceptional! I had this sleek fit-and-flare style gown, and she did such an amazing job that everyone kept commenting on how it fit like a glove. Her quotes are incredibly fair for the work that she does. On top of that, Dao is a sweetheart. She really goes out of her way in treating her customers well. She thoughtfully made a matching face mask out of the scrap materials from my train. The day I was planning to pick up my dress, there was a hiccup with a broken steamer and was running behind. She kindly offered to drop off the dress after being pressed to my home! I really cannot say anyone else would care that much. Lastly, I had her do some finishing touches on my ao dai (Vietnamese gown), which she also nailed. I strongly recommend Dao for her keen eye, talent, and superb customer service. read more

WEDDING DRESS WIN! Dao is the greatest person and tailor I have ever worked with. She worked on my wedding dress, my rehearsal dinner dress and my mother and sister's dresses as well. She was extremely detail oriented and did not stop until each piece was perfectly fitting. My wedding dress took a LOT of work including taking lace detailing off to resize the dress, and I was extremely happy with the results. On top of everything else, she is SO nice and accommodating- at the last minute I wanted a change in my rehearsal dinner dress and she made it happen, no questions asked. Whether you are in Boston, Cambridge or a suburb, it is worth the drive to Waltham to have her work on your alterations. I will 100% continue to go to her with other alterations in the future. read more

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Dao is so incredibly talented, kind, and genuinely cares about each garment she works on. I brought a sample sale wedding dress to Dao that was 4 sizes too big for me, had some stains/pulls, missing beading etc. At my first fitting Dao instantly assessed the dress, pinned it in every area that needed work and answered all my questions. When I came back a few weeks later, the dress was already 100 times better. Dao has such attention to detail she assured me this was only the second fitting and had even more ideas on how to fine tune and perfect the dress. 2 more fittings later the dress (which is completely remade at this point) fits me more perfectly than I ever could have imagined. All parts of the dress that were in disrepair look brand new. I am truly blown away by the result! Dao made every appointment efficient, fun, and easy. Every step of the process was stress-free thanks to Dao. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone but especially brides, Dao will make this part of the wedding process the easiest, and make you feel confident and beautiful in your dress! read more

I'm so glad to have found Dao, so much so that I will continue driving 30 minutes each way just to use her exclusively for tailoring services. She does timely and impeccable work, offers great customer service, and all at a reasonable price. For example when I have had a new dress altered here, she completed the work in a few days and it fit perfectly even though I was especially picky about the way I wanted the bottom half of the dress to fit. She will also provide her expert opinion (with justification) and isn't afraid to speak up if you make crazy requests that will result in something she knows you will be unhappy with. For example when I pulled the sides of a skirt in to show her how form fitting I wanted it to be she gently brought me back to reality and reminded me that perhaps what I was requesting would also mean a skirt that I wouldn't easily be able to walk in (not exactly a minor detail to be ignored). Ultimately she was able to execute my vision with impressive precision. She's also very likeable and is easy to talk to. During my visits she always had a constant flow of customers, many of which seemed to be regulars. It's always a good sign when a small business is able to retain loyalty customers as it speaks to the growing population of folks who are happy with her work. Regardless of whether you're a repeat customer or a new one she will treat you with respect, understanding and kindness. read more

I went to Dao for my wedding dress alterations and she absolutely exceeded my expectations in every way. She's kind, patient, understanding, and incredible with her work. She fit me into her busy schedule when I waited a bit too long to find a tailor -- and she didn't make me feel bad at all for coming to her late in the game AND for requesting a couple different rounds of alterations. She adjusted the bodice and sleeves on my dress so they fit me like a glove. I can't recommend Dao enough!! read more

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Dao is incredible. This woman altered my wedding dress and after my first fitting, it already fit as if it was made for my body. I wore Pronovias, which includes incredible detail and I was concerned that it wasn't going to fit me the way it needed to, since the detailing is so intricate. Dao pinned me up, explained the alterations she'd need to do, and delivered exactly what she promised. My mother-in-law said, and I quote, "It looks like you were poured into that dress. That's how perfect it fits you." Dao talked me through every option, gave her expert opinion, and was a an absolute BLAST to hang out with! I looked forward to each of my 3 fittings and enjoyed every moment I spent with her! She's the sweetest person and an artist who does the most impressive work I've seen. I trusted her right off the bat and she did not disappoint! My husband loved my dress and I thank Dao for making that happen for me. I would recommend her again and again and again! read more

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Dao is incredible! She constructed a back for my wedding dress to replace the open back design I wasn't comfortable with and it looks amazing! Her attention to detail and the care that she puts into her work is evident.On top of her skill, she is such a sweet and kind woman. I truly couldn't be happier or recommend her enough! read more

My wife went to Dao to have her mother of the groom dress tailored. Dao knew exactly what the first tailor did incorrectly and fixed the dress and made it a custom fit! Dao is very professional and skilled. Her manner is direct and there is no one else my wife would ever consider using. Dao is amazing! Thank you Dao! read more

Received a last minute invitation to a high end charity gala. I haven't worn a gown in 20 years and needed a dress and a tailor in just a few days. Dao saved the day when she immediately responded to my call-out. Friendly and professional, Dao's shop hemmed and spotted other small needed alterations that made all the difference. She squeezed in the work during her busiest season. She also saved me the frustration of messing with boob tape by adding bra cups. Total cost around $160. Plus she made me giggle every time she called me, "My Lady." read more

I came to Dao Tailoring after another tailor did a hack job on my wedding dress. She was SO unbelievably kind and helpful in fixing the mess we had on our hands. She even fixed things I hadn't noticed and in the end the dress fit perfectly and did not look like it had to be altered by two different tailors. Learn from my mistake and just see Dao first, you won't regret it! read more

Dao has done two major alterations for me now. One to let a bridesmaid dress out a full size, which was done perfectly without even seeing any extra fabric, and then my wedding dress - WOW! First off, she is so kind and sweet to work with. The wedding dress itself ended up being redesigned and made just for me. She took the whole dress up an inch in the torso, cut/shortened my train, hemmed length, and made the bustle exactly what I wanted (I was specific). She listened to every detail I mentioned and to every little spot I pointed at, it was fixed - she has en eye to see it all and always knew what I was going to say! I had beading all around the top of my dress and down sides, and this was never a problem. The train was mostly lace and she was able to reconstruct. It took only 3 quick and easy fittings to get this exactly right. She is reasonably priced for the Boston area - it's worth the amazing work and service. I am so thankful I found her! read more

Dao Tailor Alteration & Custom Design - Front of dress, taken up around waist, fabric completely removed and put back. Straps taken in and material added so they wouldn't move/slip - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Dao is literally amazing!! I did TONS of research reading reviews of places to do the alterations needed on my wedding dress and I went to Dao for a consultation because her reviews were good. I was soooooo nervous leaving my dress with her because I had read so many wedding dress related horror stories with other tailors. Dao was so patient, kind, and reassuring, and she did expert work. She is an ANGEL, truly!! My dress came in from the boutique at least 2 sizes too big, so it needed a TON of difficult work with the alterations... and you wouldn't even know it's been altered, it came out so perfectly. See pics for how perfectly it fits now. Truly it's hard to overstate how grateful I am to Dao for doing such an amazing job with my dress. She is awesome to work with too, replies so fast and is always happy and patient with me when I'm worried about how it will look! I've since gone back to her for alterations on other items as well. Absolutely worth the drive to Waltham, I would highly recommend! read more

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I needed a hem shortened on a dress for a wedding. There not only ly was a very fast turnaround but as I have sewn many curtains and articles of clothing I could see that the work was of a very standard of quality. Why didn't I do it myself? I didn't have the time. Dao Tailoring is fantastic! read more

Dao made the most beautiful alterations to my *second* wedding gown! No, not 2 weddings, just 2 celebrations. She did this swiftly and efficiently, and it was far more affordable than I thought. Dao also was able to suggest an alteration that I wasn't considering, and if it weren't for her, I'd have been tripping all over my dress! AND I'm saving the best for last -- she is wonderful, kind, helpful, and goes the extra mile. Don't look elsewhere to have your wedding dress (no matter which number it is!) tailored! Grateful!! read more

Dao Tailor Alteration & Custom Design - My dress fit perfectly, thanks to Dao Tailor! Photo cred: Photography by Natalia - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Extremely professional and friendly. I brought a tux that needed to be altered asap for a wedding. Dao was very understanding and finished it in the time she promised. Highly recommended +++++ read more