I cannot recommend this tailor enough! We brought in my son's very inexpensive 3-piece Amazon suit that was WAY too big, and somehow, in just a short turnaround, he transformed it into something that looked like it came from a high-end boutique. My son wore it to his school's end of year dance and was absolutely beaming and he felt confident, stylish, and so proud of how he looked. The craftsmanship was flawless -- he didn't just tailor the suit to fit perfectly now, he even left extra fabric hidden inside the seams so we can let it out as my son grows. That means we'll get maybe another year out of it, which is such a thoughtful touch most people wouldn't even think of. If you're looking for someone who is not only incredibly skilled but also truly cares about their clients, this is the tailor you need to see. We will 100% be back! read more

Expert One Hour Alterations #1 - Suit alteration - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Houston, Texas

I highly recommend this business. I called ahead and the owner was very nice & professional. Quickly after I arrived he helped me immediately. Even though I wasn't able to get my alterations here ( due to me just buying too big of pants ) he helped educate me on what size to get it moving forward . . He's a very kind man and i definitely recommend his services. read more

My husband and I have always had everything done exactly as we discussed. I have had items done so I could wear them the same day, and I have had them done when requested. Excellent tailor! read more

Great place with great and quick service! Mazen is great, very patient and helpful. I would highly recommend this place!

Great Tailor! I had to get my scrub pants hemmed to length before my first day of school next week, and they knocked it out of the park! Very good prices and even better work! read more

Came in last minute to get the straps on my dress shortened for a New Year's party. It was done in 1 day. Excellent service, and my dress fits so much better. Thank you! read more

One hour alterations is real , the best costumer service, good quality work. I will return .

Weirdly polarizing reviews on here, so will weigh in with my personal experience. My wife referred me to Ismael when I needed a new pair of tux pants hemmed in a hurry. She had a fantastic story of his customer service, going above and beyond for her dress crisis, so I went in to give him a shot. He hemmed the pants in an hour and I think it was about $15. I'll definitely be back with larger projects and will update my review from there, but so far so good. read more

Ismail is great. He altered a bridesmaid dress for me as it fit great except for the hip area. I took it back to him with only a few days to spare and he made adjustments for little to no charge. read more

Man, this guy is so great! He basically runs the shop by himself and he does a damn good job. I brought in a pair of pants I needed hemmed that I didn't have time to do so myself (I do a lot of sewing) and he was able to get them finished in the short notice I gave him. Love it! When he hemmed them, he left enough fabric hidden underneath in the event that he might've done them too short and I wanted to lengthen them in the future. Although this was such an awesome idea, I won't need to do so because they're now the perfect length! I'm super happy with his work and highly recommend him to any of y'all who need some alterations done. read more

I found this gem online, which had solid reviews. I had previously used a cleaners for alterations, but was dissatisfied and took several weeks to complete. The manager/owner really listened to what I needed, offered helpful suggestions and asked when I needed it done by. I requested the following day, and he explained he could have my pants altered THE SAME DAY!! WOW! I told him that a day turnaround was fine. The pants were altered/tailored very well, and he pressed them as well! But the best part was his friendly and informative demeanor! Highly recommend! read more

I would not recommend this place to any woman. I needed a blazer's sleeves shortened, and we've finished agreeing on the cuffing length. Then, out of the blue, Ismail lifted my shirt up significantly above my belly button almost to my sports bra, measured my waistline on my bare skin and measured my hip/butt circumference, and told me I had a beautiful, great ratio. Completely inappropriate. There was nothing about shortening the sleeves that called for him doing that, especially not for lifting my shirt up. I felt incredibly uncomfortable, like I didn't have control of who touched my body or how, and was so stunned that I left the store with the pick-up ticket for the blazer and a few other items. 20 minutes later after calming down and deciding that needing the blazer back for the next day's trip was not worth giving money to someone who had treated me in such an inappropriate manner--and who hadn't even written approximate prices on the slip. When I came back and asked for my clothes back, he demanded to know why I wanted them back. I didn't want to get into it or even speak of it happening, so I explained that I was uncomfortable not knowing how much everything would cost. He said that it was my responsibility to ask him for the prices (though, every responsible tailor I've been to before quotes the customer... rather than making it the customer's responsibility to decipher the price--when there are no prices in the store, online, etc.). When I told him I also was not comfortable with how he treated me, he said that because I had said I was short (which was how I explained having to get sleeves taken in--always a problem for the less height-advantaged of us), he wanted to show me that I had a beautiful body. Not what I was looking for from a tailor when I just wanted the sleeves shortened. Short version: When shortening sleeves, the tailor without asking me lifted my shirt up almost to my bra line (completely inappropriate) and then measured my waist and hip-circumferences (unnecessary for sleeve shortening) and told me that I had a beautiful body (again, inappropriate). read more

Got 3 pairs of pants tailored by Ismael and all came out excellent. He knows what he's doing!! Any compliments I get come as a direct result of his work. Nice, kind, friendly, and listens to what you have to say. Highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend women to fix all type of clothes there . After many bad experiences with another alteration shops,I finally found someone who understand how I would my dress to be done . the owner very professional and respectful. I will always go there regularly . read more

Do NOT go to this place! I bought a sequin Zara jumpsuit to this place and everything was great, so I felt confident to go back. Well I was wrong I bought my 1000.00 Maggie Sottero wedding dress to have the train cut off, and NOT take up the front of the dress at all, and the bust area taken in. I was measured in my shoes and under garments that I am wearing with the dress. I came back a week later, and my dress was 4 inches TOO SHORT in the front. When I addressed Ishmial about it , he claimed he did NOT touch the front, but he could not tell why it was so short in the front. I also instructed him to keep the dress in the provided garment bag, and he did not have the bag, I had to go back the next day, and it had a huge hole in the bottom of it!!! NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Expert One Hour Alterations #1 - He ruined my wedding dress!!! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have not had my dress done yet, but wanted to let reviewers know. I called Expert and he let me know the address is wrong on here. 5630 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77056 read more

Don't dare try and go here if something went wrong last minute and you need an alteration. I showed him my Maid of Honor dress: The zipper came undone while zipping it up the night before, so that needed fixing and I needed to let out the seam. There was no way eating like a bird would help me at less than 48 hrs before the wedding. He hurriedly told me there was no fabric and he couldn't let it out. He proceeded to hand me a sucker. Ironic much? He didn't even look inside the dress, just the outside. It was a J. Crew dress, and they include an extra 1/2 an inch on all dresses in case you need a little wiggle-room! I was so flustered by his response that I forgot that little detail. He also told me he could try and find a zipper but he would have to charge $20 for that and he miiight be able to have just that done by the next day at 3pm. I reluctantly left the dress there and drove down the road since I was trying squeeze this in and not be late to work. When my morning fog/sucker-daze cleared and I could think clearly again I called and told him I just remembered that 1/2" was included and to look inside. He said "No theres no fabric. Come pick up your dress I'm not helping you." Uh rude! I took it to Nhu on Shepherd instead who was very sweet and said she could do it all by noon tomorrow. Fingers crossed for Nhu! read more

Horrible experience! I brought my bridesmaid dress to get hemmed in the length and straps. I gave him a week to do it so it wouldn't be rushed. When I picked it up a week later, it fit fine. But then it goes downhill from there. First, he charged me $97 when all other 7 bridesmaids paid $50-$60 for the same exact thing at other places. But I paid the $97 without saying anything. Then I notice there are stains all over my dress. Looks like something spilled on it. And I know it wasn't me bc I have pictures of it before I had it hemmed and there are no stains on it. When I mentioned it to Ismail he started to get flustered and said he didn't touch it in the places where there are stains. He went on and on about how it was impossible that he did it. At that point I was getting frustrated and left. I brought the dress to my boyfriend and had him take control on the situation. First, he called Ismail acting as a new costumer inquiring about how much it would cost to have a formal gown hemmed. Ismail was rude to my boyfriend on the phone and even refused to tell him his name. So my boyfriend takes the dress to Ismail's shop trying to either get my money back or a discount. Ismail was rude and was YELLING at my boyfriend and was saying "I am older than you. I demand respect" my boyfriend then gets angry and tell him "he's taking advantage of people and ripping them off and ruin clothes. And that's not how you do business" Ismail then kicks my boyfriend out of the store. He is a bad business owner. He did not own up to the stains on my dress. Or even offer to pay for it to get dry cleaned. I have a bunch of friends who are in upcoming weddings and I told them to spread the word to NOT go to him or any of his other locations. read more

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Horrible service, terrible quality... avoid this place or you'll be sorry! Been there twice and should of known better after the first time. The owner is repulsive and a con artist as well. Ruined a pair of $259 jeans because he wanted to alter them to how skinny he thought they should be! The first time I was there, he had 2 people in front of me who were both upset with him, one guy said he was charging 3x what they agreed upon and the other person was a 50 something lady claiming he's touched her inappropriately... BEWARE!! read more

So, I had ordered a pair of jeans from Ebay and the seller failed to mention that she'd had the pants taken in by FOUR inches... So I yelped for alterations and seamstress. Yelp pulled up Expert One Hour Alterations in my local area to work. I took my jeans over there, he only charged me $25 to completely restore my jeans to their original state. He added matching denim to where they jeans had been cut in the waist area to take them in...(not even sure how or where he found matching denim at that, but glad he did). My jeans looked AWESOME as if I had just pulled them off of the rack!!! He gave me an ETA of about 3 days to complete the work. I went to pick up my jeans at the designated day/time, and they were all ready to go! I seriously recommend this place for any tailoring you need done to your garments. He's fast, professional, (handsome), has great customer service and does amazing work!!! Plus he gives you candy... and I love candy! read more

It was an emergency. I had flown into Houston and caught my pocket on the airline seat, ripping it at the top over 3 inches. I had 90 min before my meeting with the client, no change of clothes, and gave Expert One Hour Alternations a try. They did a fantastic job - quick, high quality. Cannot say enough about this place. Not only a lifesaver but the quality was great. read more

Ismail is the best, period. Service excellent, work impeccable, highly recommend for any alteration needs. Honest and professional. Went in for pants alteration. This pant alone cost over $100. Had to take 5 inches from the bottom and he did it perfectly. Even stitched them back exactly as they were purchased. I will send everybody I know to you. Thank you Ismail! read more

I agree Sam...weight loss is a bitch. An expensive bitch at that...but Im married to this bitch!!!!!! I already had some work done by one brother @ their katy location and dealt with the other @ this location with same great results!!!! read more

Great work, as well as timely. My only problem was I asked for my clothes by noon, and when I went in, they were not ready. All he had to do was let out the waist 1 inch and hem the bottoms. He asked me what time we agreed on. I said noon. He then told me "No, we agreed on later." Excuse me? That's not customer service. I took out my slip and showed him the box where HE wrote 12pm noon. He said he could have them done by 5pm. The work was done well. The pants feel and look great. However, while the time wasn't a big issue this time, I'm afraid of what will happen when time is an issue. read more

Ismail (i hope I smelled his name right) is an expert at what he does. I took in some some snowboarding pants, which are VERY difficult pants to alter, and I wanted them shortened and tightened around the thighs. I also NEEDED them the next day. Although he told me it would be a difficult job and he had lots of clothes to alter, he said he would have it done. AND he DID. He tightened them as much as they could be (snowboard pants have to be a little loose) and he shortened them perfectly. On top of that, he was very friendly. He gave me lollipops and offered me a soda both times I went in :) Good person, great work. Takes what he does seriously and works really hard. Highly recommended. read more

This place knows how to tailor your clothes and make it look great on you! The first time I had it altered, I went to their Katy location and had the owner tailor my suit in a few hours (I had a big interview that day). He did such a great job! My suit not only fits, but gave me the confidence boost I needed that day! He asked me what I wanted, and I told him honestly that I knew nothing about alterations. He then proceeded to tell me that he knew what to do, and he definitely did! I go to this alteration place now, because it's closest to me. The owner's son is the tailor for this store, and he is great as well! I recommended him to my hubby when he had an alteration mishap from another tailor and was very pleased with the results. He said his suit made him look like a million bucks! Definitely try this place out. They also make some delicious desserts that you get to take home after they tailor you. read more

Been getting work done here for years and Ismail is great. A lot of the bad reviews are about sticker shock, ask for the price before leaving and he will tell you (problem solved). If I'm in a bind he gets me a quick turn around which to me is worth a couple of extra dollars. read more

Good work half the time...I will no longer use him as he was very rude and condescending to my wife when asked about his high bill for simple alteration. He replied "sometimes the alterations are worth more than the clothes" with a FU grin on his face (ie your clothes are cheap). Maybe it is a cultural difference as women are 3rd class citizens in his country but you are in America now....lose the attitude. read more

I would give 0 stars if i could. I needed 4 items to be altered for my honeymoon and so I took it to Expert One Hour Alterations on Westheimer. It was a Monday and I leave for my trip on Thursday....so I figure it would be done on Monday since its a One Hour Alteration place. NOPE!!! He stated that it would not be done until Wednesday.....fine (things happen, it was my fault for waiting til the last minute) so when i arrived on Weds, two hours after pick-up time, they were still working on my dresses. I waited another 15 minutes. Worst Part: He only had 3 pieces done.....the last one wasn't even at the store. IT WAS AT HIS FATHERS HOUSE! No apologies....he just said he's been busy..................so what does that have to do with me other than a shitty job and keeping my dress so i can't wear it on vacation..... Don't go here read more

I was in a bind and he saved me! I was planning a small backyard wedding and had trouble getting my dress in time. I received it last minute, but it needed alterations - I'm pregnant. This sweet man was so kind to me and got me my dress in record time. Less than 2 days. I am so grateful for this little place off Montrose for helping when everyone else told me it was impossible!!! Thank you!! read more

Let me start off by saying that I have been using this alterations business for over a year. And, while a little pricey, they have always done very good work. Once, an item was not ready when promised but not a big deal; the quality overrode the fact the item was not ready. However, my recent experience (week of 6/1/2015) will be my last. I took two pairs of trousers to be taken in. I gave them a week as agreed to by Ishmial. A week later the trousers were not ready. I gave them another week and while they were ready, it was as if nothing had been done to them. I know I had not lost more weight in a week! Also, the alterations charge came to about $45 per trouser pair. Ridiculous!!! For this kind of service/quality I should just take to the local cleaners Definitely have lost a repeat customer. Be forwarned. read more

I took a pair of brand new Seven jeans to Ismail Alkhatib, the owner of this shop, to shorten with the original hem. The work he did was awful. Worse than awful, he spent a good bit of time trying to convince me otherwise, first by telling me how many years he had in the business, then by telling me that only he and I would notice and finally by explaining that lots of people buy jeans with holes in them. The hem was sewn about 1/2 an inch higher than the normal yellow thread at the hemline so the jean fabric looked like a ruffle or sewn in patchwork. The job was horrible and unwearable. I wouldn't trust your clothes to someone who does such lousy work and who doesn't realize his work is lousy. Oh, did I mention he hemmed one leg 3/4 of an inch shorter initially and when I brought them back, he told me that I didn't know what I was talking about...until he measured them. Ugh. read more

Expert One Hour Alterations #1 - Horrible alteration. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been looking for a great place to get my jeans altered and this is it! Great service! Great quality. I will definitely be returning

I had a bridesmaid dress altered here and they did a great job. I needed a quick turn around, and they were able to make it happen. The dress had a complicated pattern on the sides where it needed to be taken in, but they were able to take in over half an inch on each side, and the dress looks perfect! Definitely will take all of my alterations here in the future. read more

If you know the industry, you know that Saks and Neiman's are hard to beat. Well this place beats them in terms of both quality and price. And no three week waiting period. See for yourself! read more

This place is awesome! It is so hard to find a great alterations shop and Ismail is truly the best. He is very quick and always gets your clothing completed on time. I have taken many articles of clothing into Expert One and even leather purses or accent pillows that need some sewing or repair work done and he does the job every time! read more

Not sure what the horrible reviews are all about. Brought in some jeans to get hemmed and Ismail had them ready to go same-day, great work. And he even gives you some candy. Calm down, internet. read more

Ugh. My stomach hurts after reading all the negative reviews which seem to be the same thing each person is complaining about. First, I went in with 4 very simple maxi dresses for the summer, nothing too fancy. I asked a few times how much it would be and he kept dodging it, but asking if I wanted something to drink or how my day was going. I assumed he just didn't hear me. I tried on all the dresses and it it seemed to be I only really needed two inches off each dress. When he gave my yellow slip to leave, I asked again how much and he said $20/ dress. That would be $80 for 4 dresses that I needed two inches off of. I didn't even pay that much for each dress, as they came from zulily or rue21!! I negotiated to bring it down to $50 total. He gave me grief and was rude about it, but finally did it. After I left, I had a bad feeling because he didn't write the price down that we agreed to. So I got on yelp, and that's when I read all the awful reviews. I turned back around and went to pick my dresses up. He laughed in my face as he threw the pins all over the counter taking them out of the dresses. I was shaking! Ah. PLEASE DONT GO HERE! read more

Love this place! I took a dress here that I needed last-minute alterations on for NYE as well as a pair of jeans to have hemmed. I brought in a lace dress with a pleated skirt and was not sure I would be able to find anyone who could alter it due to the delicate material and the pleating. He understood exactly what I wanted and did fantastic work. I got tons of compliments on the dress, and as someone who has some experience of my own with needlework I can definitely say that he did a very high quality and durable job. The jeans look amazing. He left the original hems (but is also able to create new ones if you prefer), so the jeans look like I bought them straight out of the store fitting me this perfectly. He also was wise enough to inquire about what type of shoe I planned to wear with the jeans and as a result, the length is absolutely perfect. Prices were definitely reasonable, especially considering the quality of work and the promptness of service. I will be back for more alterations soon. Tip: If it is a new garment that is likely to shrink with washing, then wash it BEFORE you have alterations done. This way you will end up with a perfect fit. read more

Amazing care. Professionalism was outstanding. The pants I got taken in were perfect. All you'd hope for and then some!