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    Dany K.

    Carmelia's alteration for my wedding dress was perfect! She did exactly what was asked and I couldn't ask for more. She has a lot of experience in what she does and it shows! My dress was too long and she suggested that I get the exact shoes I'll be wearing the day of the wedding to be precise in my dress height. The length came out perfect! My top was also a little too big and she adjusted too. Great communication between the weeks leading up to the wedding. Everything was on schedule. Thank you Carmelia! Definitely will be back for future alterations!

    Vantharie C.

    I had my wedding dress altered with Em Ju Sewing studio and Carmelia the wonderful owner help me make my dress fit better. She was able to add a corset on the inside to prevent it from slouching down in the front. She also suggested, adding some buttons in the back of my dress to bustle up the long train. She was so sweet she added removable sleeves for me in case I wanted to change my look. Really good quality work. Thank you so much!! Totally recommend.

    I have had several dresses worked on by Carmelia. I initially had my wedding dress altered by another seamstress where I originally purchased my dress and it was a huge mistake. It was overpriced and she didn't make it form fitting as I requested. About 2 weeks out before my wedding, I lost weight and needed immediate alterations to my dress. I then reached out to Carmelia and she worked her magic. She saved my wedding day and altered the dress completely! I would highly recommend her any day. You won't regret it.

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    Angelique G.

    Carmelia was amazing! She did an incredible job tailoring my bridesmaid dress. She was extremely kind, communicated clearly, and even finished earlier than expected--all at an affordable price. I highly recommend her! 10/10!

    Carmelia saved me! The studio that made my dress made it 10" too long, and it needed significant alterations due to weight loss. Other wedding seamstresses were daunted by the project, but Carmelia took it on without a problem. She shortened the dress to my desired length, removed and resewed floral applique, added tons of corset boning, and hemmed it--a big job! She was so incredibly helpful throughout the alterations process, I always felt supported and knew exactly what was happening. Not only was the price reasonable compared to other Bay Area shops, but the work was impeccable. Anyone with a wedding dress can do no better than Carmelia--thank you!!

    Bridal dress
    Robyah W.

    She did an amazing job on my dress. It fit perfectly. Wasn't expensive like I thought it would be, compared to other quotes I had gotten. Will be coming back for my future wedding dress.

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    Other wedding seamstresses were daunted by the project, but Carmelia took it on without a problem.

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    I never leave 1-star reviews, but this place has genuinely earned it…read more I came in before my wedding to get my suit altered and brought my bridal party along. I already had suits ordered and just needed minor work done. My own tailor had told me to expect no more than $40 for what I needed. This guy quoted me $200. When I said that was too high and that I'd take my business elsewhere, he turned on me and my friends and told us we had "wasted his time." He got hostile when I declined paying an overpriced quote. My friends felt so pressured that we ended up agreeing to a smaller amount of work. Even that was overpriced. And the quality? Absolutely unacceptable. The seams were visible. The stitching was clearly not done properly. And on my wedding day, the moment I stepped into my suit pants, the hem ripped completely. On my wedding day... This man was rude, his prices were outrageous, and his work fell apart literally on the most important day of my life. If you are considering coming here for anything, especially for a special occasion, please take my experience as a warning and go somewhere else. I would also avoid the Alameda Red Hanger Cleaners on South Shore, as they appear to be connected.

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    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!

    Em Ju Sewing Studio - sewingalterations - Updated May 2026

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