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Eclipse Alterations

4.7 (314 reviews)
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Candice T.

I visited this shop to have a pair of pants let out. And they did an amazing job! The women helping me were so nice and welcoming. The service was amazing! They made sure to have hem tape that matched perfectly. I'm very satisfied, and will return with any other needs.

Bri D.

Eclipse Alterations has been doing alterations for 20+ years and it shows! This small shop in Piedmont is kind and welcoming. Parking can be a bit difficult in the area as it is all street parking but definitely come here for their expertise! As a plus-sized bride I never once felt weird or treated badly. I would ask for my needs and accommodations and they made it happen. They have a fast turnaround time as well and prefer cash when possible which will help you too! Truly a pleasure to work with and love love love how my dress turned out and fit me, especially with adding in the sleeves.

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Vivian L.

I had a pretty good experience with Eclipse Alterations. I ended up having 3 fittings for my wedding dress alteration, and the owner made sure to book me at time where there were fewer customers so I had focused attention. They took the dress a size down, shortened the straps, added a bustle, and added snaps to the sleeves which were designed to have options for on or off the shoulder. We had a few issues with the length of the sleeves which took longer to figure out than I expected, but overall I loved the finished product! I did find one safety pin holding together a tear in the tulle at the bottom of the dress, but otherwise the alterations held up nicely.

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Unfortunately, I had a pretty terrible experience here. Thuy seems skilled. However, one of the dresses I brought to take in the waist, she said was perfectly fit and would not adjust it. It was definitely too large in the waist & bust, and she denied my request to work on it whatsoever. I brought in another dress that same day to be taken in. She told me to come back in one week. I called on the day of to make sure it was ready, and she said yes. I come in, she tells me to come back tomorrow. I come back tomorrow, and it is STILL not ready. Finally, 2 days after she confirmed it would be ready, it was "ready". She had let it out way too much and it was way too big. So, I asked her to take it in again a tiny bit. Waited another week. The result honestly ruined the dress and I paid $65 for utter s**t. Bare threads that were not there before were visible, the seams were visible. I wish I could get a refund, she just said she wouldn't charge me next time. As if I will ever come back here! :/

Thuy did an amazing job altering my wedding dress and I received many compliments. I purchased my dress second-hand and it was a bit oversized on the top and missing a few of the pearl buttons on the back. With only a few tweaks, she made the dress fit like a glove. She even replaced and sewed in the missing buttons. Also, she added bustles, taking care to add them onto the embroidered flowers on my dress so they would blend in, and showing me where they were and how to snap them. Everything was sewed so securely and professionally. Her prices are reasonable too - pay cash if you can!

Ellen M.

Sure, here's a revised version of your review: "Thuy is a true magician! She transformed my wedding dress from something I was uncertain about into my dream dress. The dress originally had sleeves and a completely different neckline, and it needed to be taken in several inches. Thuy was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process, even with a tight five-week turnaround. I'm so grateful to have found her! While I was quoted $1,800 at a bridal alterations shop in Alameda, Thuy at Eclipse Alterations charged $1,000 after making numerous changes--originally estimated at $600. The final cost felt more than fair for the quality of work she provided."

I cannot recommend Thuy highly enough! She worked on three of my wedding dresses and did the most incredible job -- all in under a month. Not only was her craftsmanship flawless, but her level of care and attentiveness went above and beyond what I ever expected. She took the time to make sure every detail was perfect and even showed my mom how to zip and lace up my dresses so everything went smoothly on the big day. Her professionalism, speed, and warm personality made the entire experience such a joy. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and delivers exceptional results, look no further -- she is an absolute gem!

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Christine H.

I had my wedding dress altered at Eclipse Alterations and it was such an easy process. They were professional and had great expertise on options and what's available. I had my dress hemmed (5 layers!), cinched in at the chest and waist area, added off the shoulder pieces and a three point bustle. These are a lot of alterations for a little over $1k at the time. Everything was done well and easy for my bridesmaid (the bustle) to follow. I would highly recommend this place and I gave myself plenty of time for them to complete their work. Great experience!

Tatiana T.

Went eclipse alterations for my wedding dress that I bought from Anthropologie. Had such great service. I did not want a long train and want to be able to move freely in my dress. Eclipse gave me great advice and trimmed it down to the perfect length where it would still look good in photos. She also added on a bustle that made it easy for the dance floor. She adjusted the waist line so that I did not feel any discomfort or worry that the dress would fall. Very on time. Overall very satisfied and came back to get my pants tailored as well

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Had my dress altered at Eclipse Alterations and it was such a great experience! I really trusted their opinions/suggestions and my dress turned out so beautiful. She had suggested to take a layer of tulle out from underneath since I have a smaller frame and it truly made the dress even better. They're quick and affordable in comparison to the quotes I had received from other places. Will definitely be returning for any other alterations I need in the future!

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Always stellar work and they work so hard to meet the crazy deadlines we've given them. Reasonable prices. Cash only!

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Lovely and nice. Walked in and they immediately helped me. Recommend this tailor!!!!!!

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I have had many items altered by Eclipse, and all have turned out excellently. I highly recommend.

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They are a great local business in Piedmont that I frequent for all of my tailoring knees. Highly recommend.

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Best tailor ever. If she can alter my lace wedding gown with a three-part bustle, she can do anything. Absolutely amazing.

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Ask the Community - Eclipse Alterations

Hi Thuy, I have a wedding in February 2023. Are you able to work on my wedding dress? It needs minor alterations. Thank you!

I went by Eclipse yesterday and they are no longer there. storefront was completely empty. Does anyone know if the business moved or have they just closed completely? I have been going there for years, so was surprised.

Hi Jennie L This is Thuy,I moved to new location.New address is 4168 Piedmont Ave Oakland.… Read more

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Thuy was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process, even with a tight five-week turnaround.

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Temescal, North Oakland

A very reliable tailor near Berkeley, and the only one I'll be going to until I move!…read more I got my dresses hemmed and it was done perfectly. The stitching was on point! It looked as if that's exactly how the dress came in. At the appointment, the owner takes the time to understand how it's supposed look, and how you want it to fit. After the appointment, it was very easy to communicate with the owner. He responded promptly and was transparent. I had to schedule a last minute hemming request and it was done on time! If you're in a pickle, just call and see if he can do it. He will not schedule an appointment if he knows he cannot get it done on time, which I appreciate for being direct. I'll definitely come back but this time without any last minute requests!

Gabriel is truly the best there is. I've taken countless items to Gabriel from traditional vintage…read morePalestinian thobes, evening dresses, pants, etc and he always approaches each item with care & attention to detail. He's very kind, understanding, and is a master of the craft. Below is a recent before and after of a vintage thobe I thrifted that needed some love. It was originally way too large for me and I wanted to convert to short sleeves & lose the 70s shoulder poof without removing any of the handmade cross stitch embroidery. The after picture speaks for itself. The thobe fits perfect with all the right details I wanted Thank you as always for the excellent work!

Irena's Studio

Irena's Studio

(117 reviews)

Montclair Village, Oakland Hills

Disaster. Waited 4 weeks for an appointment at this place. Told the tailor exactly what we needed…read moreover the phone - a dress needed to be tailored to fit. Gave her the brand, size, etc. she quoted us $160. Steep, but reasonable given the quality of the dress. She took measurements. After the fitting, she told us the cost would be $400. $400 to tailor a dress?!? That's more than most dresses cost. Why? She said, "wedding dresses cost more." We explained that it wasn't a wedding dress (I'm already married!). But she wouldn't change the price. It felt strange and uncomfortable and kind of awful to be called a liar. Walked out and found another tailor who did an epic job for $120. Went to the party (NOT A WEDDING) and felt fabulous. Skip this place. p.s. Apparently this owner gaslights customers. To clarify: 1. I definitely called in advance, 2. I was definitely overcharged, 3. It was definitely Lily from Irena's studio. Not confused, and not a mistake. Avoid avoid avoid.

Irena's Studio is a gem!!! I was initially hesitant to trust someone in general with something as…read moreimportant as my wedding dress, but Lily (the owner) did an amazing job and knew exactly what alterations would flatter my body. During our first meeting, Lily was thorough, clear, and explained each recommendation and steps of the alteration process. I loved how for each visit, Lily took a step by step approach to alter my dress so that she could confirm that I was happy before moving forward to other aspects. I also appreciated that if I had a recommendation or question, Lily really listened and did not make me feel rushed during my appointment. I received so many compliments on my dress during the wedding and my photos came out so good as well. I'm so grateful for Lilys expertise and would highly recommend her!

Piedmont Alterations - Hours : Wed-Fri 11-5pm and Sat 11-4pm

Piedmont Alterations

(51 reviews)

Piedmont Ave, North Oakland

Ashley has hemmed sets of curtains for me twice. she is super easy to work with and does an…read moreexcellent job! I will be coming back to her with any and all sewing needs!

Ashley is wonderful. In late 2021, I had a late Halloween costume that I realised (two days before…read moreHalloween!) was too large for me, especially around the arms. I spent the evening researching places where I could get my costume altered the next day, the day before Halloween, and decided on Piedmont Alterations. I lived nearby, so I took the 20 minutes walk down to explore Piedmont Ave and to hop down to Piedmont Alterations. It's a teeny little shop that I nearly missed... I'd thought it was a support for the much larger building behind/above it! Turns out that it's Ashley's store, and she does all her magic in this little space! I don't know how she does it, but she does. In the shop, she has made room for a rack of clothing she's working on, her counter and sewing machine/tools, and a privacy curtain for customers to check out her work. I popped in and was introduced to the owner herself. Ashley was busy with other a few other customers' projects, and furthermore she would have to leave a little bit early that day to attend a Halloween party... but she had me try on the costume, put a few pins in it to mark the adjustments she would be making, and then told me that she would be able to do it! I would be able to pick it up within 1-2 hours. It was a very reasonable price for a rush job: I believe $30 or somewhere in that range? The costume ended having no problems at all. I'm very glad I went to Ashley. If I hadn't, I would've worn a pretty baggy costume around! I'm amazed that Ashley was able to take the rush job on the day of and deliver so wonderfully. I would recommend anyone who needs alteration work done to go to Ashley. She is such a wonderful and pleasant woman as well. She has been in the area for years and years, and I imagine that she is humble and hard-working as ever. I believe from past reviews that her work has been unwaveringly excellent, and she is no-nonsense when it comes to doing the best work she possibly can and delivering quickly. If you visit Ashley, do give her my compliments, and the compliments of everyone else that is in her Yelp reviews!

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