I dropped off 3 pants to hem, and Dorota listened to how I wanted each length to style differently. I forgot she texts when it's done, so don't go by what's on the receipt like I did. :) They were ready in about 11 days. The new location is next to Costco, inside SaveOn cleaners, in Sand City. $15 per pant includes tax, and she prefers cash. Thanks from the short people's club! read more

She does an amazing job and she is always nice to everyone Unfortunately, she has a tip jar and everybody ignores it If people threw in their change before they leave that might improve her quality of life Just something to consider read more

Absolutely love this seamstress in Monterey county. She took our phone call and chatted with me momentarily. She was booked but made room for our special party dresses! We received the dresses back exactly when she promised and they are absolutely perfect. Thank you so much! Highly recommend. read more

Dorota is so great at alterations! I had a tricky hem issue on a dress, where I wanted to straighten out the "asymmetrical" hemline and shorten it at the same time. She gave me some good feedback on the length, and the result looks great! Now I can where the dress again rather than giving it away. Thank you, Dorota. read more

Dorota is a friendly, happy person with a great laugh. She's also a talented alterations seamstress. I've been going to her for years and years, and always recommend her services to anyone who needs alterations, patch sewing, or anything like that. She takes care of my pants, jackets, and the like, as well as my children's Scout uniforms. We always look great in what she's sewn. She can get busy, so avoid rush jobs and take your stuff long before you need it. read more

In the 40 or so towns I have lived, she is by far the best and nicest tailor I have ever had. I'm moving soon and I wish I could take her with me. Dorota was always willing to help me and always charged me fair prices. She couldn't stop me from tipping though (she's that good). Her shop is a bit hard to find the first time as it is located on the back side (side furthest from the bay) of the American Tin Cannery Row Mall. Attached is a photo of Dorota (Dorothy) and a photo of her shop. Dorota also does military alterations and she does them quite well and is considerably cheaper than what you might pay on base. read more

Dorota's Alteration - The front of her shop on the back side (furthest from the bay) of the American Tin Cannery. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Sand City, California

Did an excellent job on my suit alteration. She worked very quickly and at great rates. I would absolutely come back.

I found this small shop when I moved to the area on military orders, you have to go to the back of the American Tin Cannery to access it. It had been over 6 years since I had to wear my service uniform as the wars kept us in our utilities between short rotations. Needless to say, the geometry of my 20's was lost somewhere. Dorota saved the day and was able to get me into my uniforms with a bit of talent while sparing no humor on me. A few months later, I sent my (then) fiancé to her for taking in a dress before a formal ball. The night and that dress were both magical. We're now waiting for a dress to come in for her to fit on my beautiful 6.5 month pregnant wife. Dorota's work is top-notch, quick, and offered at a great value. I just took a new pair of work slacks to her this week and they were expertly hemmed for $10. She's a great business owner and I highly recommend this establishment for anyone who wants their clothing to have the best fit. read more

Dorota's Alteration - The entrance from the one way st. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Sand City, California

One word: AMAZING. Dorota did an amazing job with my full sequin dress. It was the right price and fit me perfectly. This dress was originally ordered in a size large and it was way too big for me. She made the dress look like it was never the wrong size from the start! Thank you so much read more

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She is a workaholic and will get everything done super fast. She's also really sweet and I will keep coming here for all my alterations.

I had a great time with Dorota! She is amazing and kind. We laughed the whole time I was with her. She also made my wedding dress look gorgeous! I highly recommend her services for any alteration. Thank you again! Leïla read more

Took my dress to get altered here after seeing that she has worked on dresses before. All I wanted her to do is cut fabric off the back to make the dress more open and she told me she could not do it. At least she was honest but seems like a pretty easy fix for someone with experience.... Taking my business elsewhere. Do not recommend. read more

Dorota is the person to see for alterations. She gets the job done and does it well. Know that you will need to pay in advance for most alterations. My husband and I will continue to go here all tailor needs. read more

I went to Dorota to alter my wedding dress. Between the time I purchased the dress and my wedding, I put on a lot of muscle so my dress was too tight, especially around my booty. The final outcome of the dress was wonderful. She was able to take out the dress through the booty and the bust and it ended up fitting like a glove. However, I have mixed feelings about the experience at Dorota's. First, it took almost 3 weeks to get my dress altered. When I talked to her originally, she said she would only need 1-2 weeks and cost $40. She barely finished it within a few days of my wedding, so it was pretty tight and that made it too close for comfort and it ended up costing over $100 (which is still a great price to get a wedding dress altered, but it was more than what she quoted me). Second, Dorota is a smoker, so after having my dress for 3 weeks, my dress SMELLED LIKE CIGARETTES. It was disgusting. I had to air it out for 3 days, which was problematic because she finished it only 4 days before my wedding! So, her alterations and seamstress skills were great, however, the overall experience was fairly poor. read more

Dorota was amazing! Her prices are great and she works hard to accomplish what you ask for. My dress had a TON of layers and a lot of length had to be taken off but Dorota worked hard through about 4-5 fittings to make sure it was exactly how I wanted it. She also did my husband's suit and did as much as she could for his body type. His chest and legs are much larger than his waist so she did great at altering his pants and jacket. I highly suggest her. She is also time effective. read more

Dorota's Alteration - My dress afterwards. I wanted the frills off of the neckline and added a belt sown in. Length was perfect too! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Sand City, California

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I had my jeans get taken in on the side (to make a flared jeans into skinny jeans) and Dorota did a fantastic job. She was very quick and her prices are very fair. The altered jeans look as if I bought them that way. Fits really perfectly too. Highly recommend taking any alteration projects here! read more

* In the last 30 I have lived in this area, I found this nice lady by far the best and nicest tailor I have ever had . Dorota was always willing to help me and always charged me fair prices. Her shop is located on the back side (side furthest from the bay) of the American Tin Cannery Row Mall. Dorota also does military alterations and she does them quite well and is considerably cheaper than what you might pay on base. Dorota is a great lady and her prices and hours are great. I have told my students, family, and friends about her fantastic job in tailoring and altering I had my pants, Jackets get taken in on the side (to make a flared pants into skinny ones) and Dorota did a fantastic job. She was very quick and her prices are very fair. The altered everything and they look as if I bought them that way. Fits really perfectly too. I recommend this lady highly to everybody with respect , she is very great and professional Mike read more

Very nice lady. Greatest prices for alterations in Monterey. And great work. She is quick, honest, and accomodating to busy schedules.

Dorota's is a great place to bring any clothing for hemming. She hemmed a bridesmaid dress for me last year and work pants for me this year. Very nice, quick, well priced! read more

Dorota does excellent work...she did an outstanding job tailoring several jackets for me, and was willing to give me several fittings to make sure her measurements were correct. She does brilliant work! read more

Beautiful, inexpensive are two words I love together. Dorta, takes pains to make your alterations perfect. I brought her a size 14 ladies high-end, hooded coat from Russia. I am a size 4. Dorta laughed trying to find my body underneath yards of bulky coat. Several fittings later, I have a perfect fit and form flattering luxury coat for $200.00. $20.00 add customized sleeve length to velvet mans dinner jacket. My husband looks like a James Bond in coat sized just for him. I can't wait to see what normal dinner gown she can create out of my ball style wedding gown. Don't give it away...Dorta it to a new way. read more

Shes really rock it. She did a awesome job on my brand Names jeans. Cut like a factory. Size is perfect. And she have a magic hand. Price its very very good for this job. I love my jeans and how to cut it original highly recommended read more

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Simply stated, she's the stuff! Her sewing machine is her paintbrush, she is a master at what she does. Satisfaction is a certainty! Martin S. read more

So far so good!!!! I called after hours to leave a message and she called back before I could leave a message. I have a very important date tomorrow and need to look sharp, she fit me in for the early afternoon (just hours prior to). I'm stoked to follow up on this review considering I haven't had much luck with a few other tailors. read more

I brought in a very expensive Robert Talbott sport coat to have the sleeves and waist tailored to my liking and was very cautious of who I would bring it to. So after talking to Dorota she assured me that she would take my measurements and show me exactly how it would fit. As a result, she did an amazing job at a decent price! I'm now considering bringing in more suits to have tailored, so note to self this was a test on how well she could deliver. read more

i sent my prom dress here to get altered and she calls me a week later saying she couldn't do it 2 days before my prom. i was so irritated we went to carmel and this amazing woman and she helped me and did it within a day. unless you want your things altered a month later go to her. read more

This lady is such a sweetheart and she does great work. And FAST!! I had two dresses that needed alterations that weren't exactly simple. I needed them for a friends wedding the following weekend and she had them done in only 3 days! She was super reasonable and did I mention how nice she is? The day I dropped off my dresses I didn't have change for the parking meter and she was nice enough to drop a couple quarters in for me so I wouldn't get a ticket!! Noone does that anymore! I live part-time in the Bay Area and can tell you that you would NEVER find this level of service or prices for alterations there. I'm so glad I found Dorota. read more

Dorota is a gem and her prices and hours are great. My regular lady is getting up there in age and doesn't work as much as she used to. As a special favor Dorota even came and delivered my item to me at my work. I would definitely go and see her if you're looking to have both minor and major alterations done. read more

Dorota's Alteration did an amazing job ! I am one satisfied customer and I will be coming back. I took 4 pairs of pants to be hemmed and they came out perfect ! Dorota is very friendly and the service was done in a day - no extra charge. The prices are way better than any other alteration place in the area and in Santa Cruz. Also, when I picked up the pants I had my 70 lb dog with me and she told me she could come in too (how nice !) read more

Dorata's simply amazing. Can not recommend her more highly! I walked in, and she has closed up shop on Christmas Eve, but not yet locked the door. She Hemmed some slacks while I waited..... with amazing skill and a very fair price. read more

Perhaps it was a bad day or something came up.... But I was in desperate need for a dress to be hemmed and I heard great things about this place. My disappoint was that the store typically opens at noon but no one was there even at noon even now at 1:40pm. I am force to bring my business elsewhere now. read more

The owner was very nice and was willing to work with my busy schedule. The alteration on my sport jacket turned out excellent. The prices were also very cheap. Will definitely come back. read more

Great price and turn around time on a repair to my Osprey hydration pack. Thank you for a great repair that will hold up to the outdoors.

I was in town (from Texas) for my son's wedding in Carmel Valley a couple of weeks ago, and my dress was too long & big at the waist - I had no idea where to go to fix it, I was in a HUGE bind. Fortunately, I found Dorota on Yelp and picked her for her 5 star rating - she did NOT disappoint! She was up for the challenge, and not only hemmed my dress and added 2 pleats to a very complicated beaded dress, but she also hemmed the cuffs on my fiancés suit - all in 2 days! Even when she miscalculated and the stitching was off, she fixed it and made it right within a few hours - I looked/felt beautiful in my dress and had so many compliments! Thank you Dorota - I appreciate you! read more

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Dorota was excellent. She hemmed two pairs of jeans and added a missing button to another pair. She was fast and the price was very reasonable! Make sure you give her a good tip! She has 2 little dogs that were great to play with as well. Thanks Dorota! read more

I've been going to Dorota's for almost 2 years now, and I cannot begin to tell you just how incredible her work truly is and how much she cares about her customers. I personally have never had any complaints with her whatsoever. She goes above and beyond, just to make sure each garment fits properly, and if there's a slight difference, she'll gladly go out of her way to fix it at no extra charge until it is exactly as it should be. Exceptional and phenomenal service at such a reasonable price and fast timing! I couldn't ask for more. Thank you!!! read more

Dorota's Alteration is great! She gave me the best price and the best quality. The work was for a bridesmaid dresses . I got the dress back in a few days. She is friendly and willing to satisfy your need. If I ever have any alteration need, I will definitely go to her! read more

Dorota is fast, conscientious, sweet, skilled, fair-priced and does an excellent job. No matter how small the alteration, she makes you feel like your garment is the only thing she has to do and is of the utmost importance. I love this place...what a gem. Note that the entrance is on the street behind Ocean View. Bring quarters for parking meter : ) read more

Great lady! I went in for her to take my measurements for a project I was doing. She was simply amazing! Great customer service and got the chance to see some of her work. I'll definitely be contacting her for future alterations and tailoring. read more

Hands down most amazing tailor ever. A sweetheart and a dedicated hardworking individual. She works wonders and will tell you straight up if there's no point in getting something tailored in order to save you money. Thank you so much! read more