I had such a wonderful experience with this seamstress. I brought in a dress that needed about seven inches of additional fabric added in order for it to zip up the back. I needed the dress for my daughter's tea party, so it was a bit of an emergency. He was able to complete the alteration in just one day, which I truly appreciated. The work is absolutely flawless. The quality is incredible, and you would never be able to tell the dress was altered. It honestly looks like the dress was originally made that way. I'm so grateful for the care, skill, and quick turnaround. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing alterations done right and done quickly. read more

Trustworthy, dependable, and very good quality work done for me. I will come back. Thank you!

Came in this morning needing a very urgent fix on a dress for a wedding I was in today. The woman there was so helpful and took care of it in MINUTES! Will be coming back! read more

Brought in 2 of my army uniforms for a simple alteration in sewing pieces to my jackets. Very helpful, quick turnaround and reasonable prices. I have to take a lighter to the loose threads that weren't cleaned up, otherwise great work read more

I highly recommend Express Alterations! Hassan is exceptionally friendly, professional, and a true pleasure to work with. I brought in two suits that were in desperate need of tailoring, and the results exceeded my expectations. The fit is now perfect--better than they've ever been--and everything was completed right on time. If you're looking for expert alterations with outstanding customer service, look no further than Express Alterations. read more

Express Alterations worked magic on my dress! Brought it in last-minute for my cousin's wedding, and in just 2 hours, he turned it into a cute, perfectly fitted masterpiece. The transformation was incredible - he not only adjusted the fit perfectly but also redesigned the dress, turning it into a stunning hourglass figure shape. Exceptional service and quick turnaround! So in love with the results! read more

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DO NOT GO HERE. I went to Express Alterations between 2004-2009 with great results at a great price. Since then, the ownership has changed and not for the better. I recently had an awful experience there that resulted in a destroyed bridesmaid's dress and body shaming. Read more below for additional details. I took my bridesmaid's dress that needed minimal alterations on the sleeves and hemming on the bottom (see photo). After Hassan did the initial alterations (that cost a whopping $100), the whole top half of the dress was totally ruined. He took so much fabric off of the sleeves that the dress no longer fit in the chest and was puckering at the waist. The seams on the sleeves were done very poorly as well (see photos). When I went back in to get the dress fixed, Hassan told me that "some people lose a pound or two before a wedding" and asked if I was going to wear Spanx because "sometimes that helps"--suggesting that the reason the dress did not work was a result of my body rather than his handiwork. He also tried to gaslight me questioning what was so wrong with the alterations. He tried to fix the work and ended up making the dress even worse. I truly do not think he knows how to alter dresses for women. After my first bad experience I brought my male friend with me and Hassan was much more willing to do whatever we asked to fix the dress. Not convinced that he could fix the dress at this point, I ended up taking it to another tailor who was able to fix the dress the day before my sister's wedding. I later learned that a friend had almost an exact experience with a bridesmaid's dress a few months before (needed minor alterations and in the process Hassan ruined the dress and body shamed her too). Long story short, unless you want to throw money in the trash and walk out feeling bad about yourself, do not go here! read more

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I came to Express Alterations after lots of recommendations. I was thrilled with the service and timeliness on my bridesmaid dress. Highly recommend! read more

Disappointing and frustrating. That's all I can say about my experience with Express Alterations. I went to Express Alterations to have some alterations and changes made to my wedding dress. After an initial phone call, text messages and an actual visit to the store, it seemed that he and his seamstress understood what I was looking for. (Which was for a yoke to be added between the top of the dress and the skirt and some other minor tweaks). That is nothing like that what I got. Hassam repeated things like "No worries", "We can do it", "Tell me what you want," etc. Yet, he doesn't actually listen nor did they even do what was discussed. He rushes you out and ensures you that he understands and will get it done. When it came time to try on my dress, it was not what we discussed and other areas were not done well. They overhemmed it, did a poor job on cutting the arms holes, pulled the material too tight, and the yoke they added was not what we discussed. Additionally, the material they added does not even match my dress. It's cheap and thin. If I even chose to wear it (which I will not) it would like a hack job, which it was. When I was obviously unhappy that this is what they delivered, he kept saying he could fix it and to explain what we wanted. When trying to do so, Hassam kept interrupting which was incredibly frustrating. In the end, they fixed the mishemmed length and I took the dress because I did not trust them to fix their mistakes. I am extremely unhappy and would not recommend this establishment to anyone. Frankly, my dress is in worse shape than what I brought it in as. read more

This place is incredible, my first visit and I absolutely loved it. I flew in from Phoenix Arizona and purchased my dress on Thursday and needed my dress altered by Saturday. Every place I called denied me since it was so last minute and my dress was very detailed. However, Hassan took care of it. Price point was also great, and no added rush fees. Next time Im in town, I definitely be back. read more

Needed alterations on a bridesmaid dress quickly and they got the job done in 4 days! Very friendly, fast, and the work is seamless. My dress fits perfectly. Will be returning! read more

Brought a bridesmaid dress here for some minor alterations. The owner was courteous and helpful in suggesting more alterations to make the dress even better fitting. All work was done in the speedy timeframe requested and with beautiful craftsmanship for a reasonable price. I will be bringing more of my clothing here for alterations I've been putting off for a while now. read more

She is a miracle worker. On one occasion I brought in a new puffy jacket that had a 2" horizontal tear on the front. She was able to sew in another horizontal stitch that overlapped the tear, and it blends right in. On a few other occasions, she has hemmed mine and my son's pants. One time we needed them that day for my wife's funeral the next day, and she took great care of us. Her prices are very reasonable too. read more

I've had several items adjusted in the last few months (two suits and two pairs of trousers). The work is always very high quality and very fast, accommodating my requests. Highly recommended! read more

Hassan is theeee best! Super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and offers fast service. Wherever you are, it's worth the drive I have a new tailor read more

My mom recommended this local shop, and I was happy she recommended it. Hassan is exceptionally personable and helped me out with multiple garments. He told me come back in 30 minutes and sure enough he was finished as soon as I arrived. So fast! I was impressed! The store is very clean and he showed me the beautiful dresses that he has available. I can't wait to pick out a dress for my next event :) read more

I needed a pair of pants hemmed. I expected to be quoted a day but they did it in ten minutes! Express indeed. Super nice guy, highly recommend. Worth it. read more

just got my bridesmaids dress altered and they did a fabulous job! super friendly and approachable :)

I took in a bridesmaids dress for a wedding that was way too long and needed to be taken in on the straps. Here is a before and after photo of my dress to show what a wonderful job they did! The dress looks brand new basically and fits me perfectly now. They finished the dress in 24 hours--so quick! I'm so excited to wear the dress now! The alterations costed me $100. read more

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These guys are great! I needed a last minute adjustment to a pair of pants that were too small and these guys came through! They were open on a Saturday and made my alteration in about 1 hour! All that and it was done on time before I needed to wear it to Theatre Bizarre a bit later that night. I ABSOLUTELY recommend!!! read more

The worst service and pant alterations I have ever had, didn't object to the $15.00 - but when I went to pick them up, they were not pressed, different color threads were all over the cotton pants and they didn't have a covering over them, No "Thank You!" - the gentleman said, "Here!" And walked away... read more

I came to this place to have a suit tailored and they did not disappoint. The team listened to how I wanted the suit to fit, was able to take my measurements, and turn my suit around in 3 days. All during memorial weekend! I highly recommend them for any alterations! read more

I needed a suit tailored very last minute and Hassan, incredibly, was able to take me in the afternoon and have the work completed within a few hours. I've been to a lot of tailors and never experienced that kind of service. Not only this, but the suit was tailored perfectly and Hassan offered a very fair price, despite my willingness to pay more given the circumstances. Go see him... you won't be disappointed! read more

My standards for a good tailor: - Technical skill - Attention to detail - Good communication - Reliability - Speed when needed Samira of Express Alterations has all of these qualities. She has the talent to do whatever alteration work is required and possible. She notices things (when shortening sleeves, for example, that my arms are of different lengths). She is very kind and empathetic. Her work is consistently good. Finally, she can complete an order quickly when the situation demands it. Samira is not the closest tailor to where I live and work but her combination of quality and sweet disposition make her my tailor of choice. I highly recommend her for any tailoring work you need done. read more

Had EA fix a beloved pair of jeans (torn crotch), a fallen hem on a dress and replace a zipper on an expensive pair of jeans. All done perfectly and fast! Very nice people and great work. read more

Super friendly and very fast! I've had pants hemmed and a wedding dress altered. Both were fast and the quality was great!

Had to stop in for them to sew on a pant button. They took it right away and had it fixed within minutes. When I went to pay they wouldn't charge me for the fix. To some it may be a super small gesture but I wasn't expecting it. I would highly recommend them for any alternation needs. read more

Hassan does amazing work and lightning fast. Was hoping to have it done in a day or two and he had it done a hour later! Bring your clothes here with trust. read more

Hassan does amazing work! This is my second time bringing bridesmaids dresses in to get altered and they both turned out great! The turn around time is truly "express". Definitely recommend for alterations! read more

I needed my wedding tux altered the day before I left for my wedding. Express Alterations was very responsive and was done with the jacket the same day. Not only that, but he did a perfect job on making the jacket fit right, even recommended some other things that I do to make sure it looks as good as possible. 11/10, will be going here again in the future. read more

Have some upcoming weddings to attend and I haven't worn a suit since 2019. Took two of them here and they were altered within 3 days and fit great. Highly recommend and will be visiting again when I'm in need. read more

This place is awesome!! A tiny hole in the wall alteration business. Wonderful customer service, fast, professional & good prices! I've taken 2 bridesmaids dresses, 1 bridal gown & a mother of bride dress there in the past 2 months.. impeccable job.. and if you need it quick, they can do that!! Highly recommend!! read more

Came here based on a recommendation, and I couldn't be more pleased with Express Alterations. Hassan is incredibly friendly and QUICK! My suit fits extremely well and the price was incredibly fair. Basic alterations are a bit more expensive than other tailors, but the quality of work justifies it. I highly recommend Express Alterations for anyone who needs a new suit or just alterations, especially in a pinch. Thanks, Hassan! read more

Needed my wedding dress altered and a beaded belt sewn on. Express Alterations did a fantastic job, it took less than a week, and the price was reasonable. My fiancé had his suit altered here too. Very happy with both! Highly recommend. read more

I had a last minute event come up and due to everything going on with COVID, it was challenging to find a tux for the event. I finally found one, but it needed some serious alterations. Express Alterations was able to completely alter the jacket and pants in less than 2 hours! Great work, great price, and quick service! Highly recommend! read more

I got a jumpsuit from a friend with a tear in the bust and another tear in the lining, so I looked around for a tailor nearby (after breaking up with my previous tailor for serious price gouging and long waits.) I walked in and Hassan said, "one hour and $20." No way, I thought so I ran errands and came back a couple of hours later. When I walked in, he said, "where were you? I said one hour." and smiled. The repairs are impeccable and it was crazy fast! He's gained a loyal customer in me! read more

I wear a suit every day for work. This inevitably leads to constant tailoring. Hassan is the best around, and I say that having been to just about every tailor in Royal Oak. I've done everything from have suits reconstructed when I lost about four coat sizes after putting pizza down for the last time, bought all sorts of festive sport coats that he's got for sale, tailored dress shirts, bought tailored slacks, basically I've done it all up there! Hassan gets it done fast and is worth every penny! read more

I rarely need alterations but I needed a dress altered for a wedding. The staff was extremely attentive, nice, and helpful. The pricing was reasonable. I did not need my dress for two weeks but they had it completed in three days! The alterations were done well and the dress fit perfectly. Would definitely recommend and will be back for any future alterations! read more

I stopped in today to get a tear at the seam of a linen shirt repaired. I thought I would drop it off and leave but Mr. Bazzi asked me to wait. I heard the sewing machine whirring away and out came my shirt fully repaired minutes later: I could not even tell that there had been a tear. I went to pay him, including a generous tip because of the speed & professionalism of the repair but he would not take my money. Wow! I have been going here for years and will continue to do so as well as start recommending Express Alterations at every opportunity given the great service I experienced today and over the years.... read more

Best in the business! Had a bridesmaid dress that was too big, too low in the front, and long. Not only was the turnaround time quick, but the quality was perfect! Definitely going back for all my alterations needs. read more