My wedding dress for my elopement was altered exactly how I envisioned. I had the front hemmed since it was a bit too long, added bustles to the back, and had the sides taken in slightly for a more fitted look. The consultation was very helpful in finalizing the details and pricing, and I appreciated the discount for paying in cash. They set a clear pickup date and time, and at the final try-on I was extremely happy with the result. I would definitely recommend them for wedding dress alterations! Just be sure to allow at least two months specifically for wedding dress alterations, as noted on their website. read more

This is long overdue but I have gone to fancy alterations twice already. First time was for myself last year, I needed my bridesmaids dress altered for my sister's wedding and the second time was recently (about 2 months ago) when my daughter needed her flower girl dress altered. Both times I left very satisfied!! Everyone is very nice and very helpful. My sister also got her wedding dress altered here as well. I didn't really have a spot that I felt comfortable going to before this and now I do! Will always recommend fancy alterations!! They are the best! read more

They saved my dress. Another alterations place made a mess and Fancy Alterations was able to save it. They were masterful cutting out embroidered flowers from the discarded sleeves and adding them to the bodice. They also identified that sewing in cups vs wearing a bra made the fit so much better. They are true pros! read more

I came to Fancy Alterations with a very specific and detail-oriented request -- having military badges placed with precise measurements on my uniform. Maria was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was professional, patient, and genuinely invested in getting everything exactly right. What really stood out was her attention to detail. She communicated every step of the way, sent photos for approval before making any permanent decisions, and asked all the right questions to make sure the final result met the required standards. She clearly takes great pride in her craft. The end result was clean, precise, and exactly what I needed. I couldn't be happier with the experience. I will absolutely be coming back for any future alterations needs and would highly recommend Fancy Alterations to anyone -- military or civilian -- looking for a seamstress who truly cares about the quality of her work. 5/5 stars without hesitation! read more

I had 2 dresses altered here, both were done within about 1.5-2 weeks of dropping them off. The service was great & my dresses look beautiful. I would definitely come back & recommend my friends come here as well! read more

I have had multiple things altered here, including my wedding dress and I'm very happy every time. Their prices are fair, timing is fair, and everything is made extremely well. Definitely a lifetime customer here! read more

I chose to get my wedding dress altered by Mariam instead of the boutique I bought my dress at and she exceeded my expectations! She is highly skilled, pays attention to detail, and doesn't take shortcuts. My dress was tight fitted, and she made it fit me like a glove! She took the time to make extra adjustments to make rhe dress look flawless while bustled. Her price is extremely fair and she will take your dress from looking pretty to absolutely stunning! read more

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Unfortunately this place was doesn't take last minute alterations but their work is impeccable. I had a floor length dress tailored to my petite height with heels. I like that they have a platform for you to stand on in front of mirrors. The second time I went they were unable to accommodate my quick deadline. read more

They are very quick and do a nice job! I needed my bridesmaids dress hemmed for my friend's wedding. It was done in the two weeks they said without any issues. Great work and a good price. I would bring my dresses here again read more

Fancy Alterations did a fantastic job altering my wedding dress. The prices were fair and she held accurate timelines. The end product fit like a dream. read more

Cannot recommend their services more! They altered my wedding dress and did such an amazing job. They were very pleasant to work with and went above and beyond to make the dress beautiful. Their rates were very reasonable and I was so happy with how the dress turned out. Highly highly recommend! read more

My two sisters, niece and ai all brought our dresses here to be altered for my sisters wedding. Maryam was quick, and super professional. She knows right away what needs to get done. Think 'dress doctor'. I highly recommend this place for ANY and every type of alterations. read more

Fancy Alterations - Maryam took a few in. off the bottom of my dress so i could change into my flat after the ceremony and I wouldn't be walking all over it - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Excellent shop and meticulous professionals. Highly recommend! You schedule an appointment time, and they had same day openings both times I visited. My dress looks like it was designed this way all along and fits me perfectly. I will be back! read more

This review is long overview, but Mariam did an amazing job altering my wedding dress last December. She was meticulous in her approach, making sure every seam was perfect and the length was just right for my outdoor wedding. She also did an expert job adding buttons down the back of my dress, allowing me to choose the specific button type and spacing so that my look was totally customized. I would recommend her without hesitation to any bride who is looking for expert tailoring for her dress! read more

Fancy Alterations - Buttons added to the back of my dress. Bustle in place to shorten train. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Mariam helped me alter my wedding dress with the neckline, hem and bustle. My mom who is a menswear tailor complimented her beautiful work on the bustle which was intricate to make the dress bustle underneath the gown. She also helped me add a bustle to my Vietnamese Ao Dai to help manage the long train. The wedding dress neckline needed more coverage and to be closed so I'm glad I trusted her expertise to help me feel more comfortable on my wedding day. I felt that what I paid for in alterations were worth the additions and craftsmanship. read more

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Poor experience with my wedding dress. She was not able to get it to lay smoothly and removed boning on one side but not the other. The length was also made too short originally and was permanently stitched/altered, despite the fact that I had double checked that no permanent alterations would be made the first fitting. Thankfully she was able to fix the length. read more

went in today for my first wedding dress fitting at Fancy Alterations, and I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more understanding experience. When I started feeling faint after putting on my dress, the seamstress was incredibly sweet and attentive. She immediately offered water, directed a fan toward me, and let me know we could slow down or reschedule if needed--no pressure at all. Her compassion made all the difference in what could've been a stressful moment. I'll be back in a few weeks to check the fit, but they've already earned 5 stars for their exceptional service and genuine care! read more

Fancy Alterations is absolutely phenomenal! Mariam was able to take a size 12 wedding dress and tailor it down to a perfect size 0/2 all within the 2 month time line that she promised. Her work is stunning and she wants her work to be perfect. Miriam's eye for detail made a world of difference in creating the perfect end result. I highly recommend her for any alterations you need. She is pretty much a magician with how perfectly she tailored my wedding dress. read more

Fancy Alterations - Final result - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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6 years ago they did alterations to my wedding dress and I was so happy with them, I recommend them to my cousin. They did a great job once again on her dress and my alterations on my wedding guest dress. I recommend them for all alterations you may have. read more

Mariam and her team were amazing and exceeded all my expectations! I brought in a strapless/corset-like BHLDN wedding dress. With it being a strapless dress, I obviously had the concerns of it falling down during my wedding! However, the team did such a great job. She was able to add cups, fix the bust so that it fit my chest perfectly, add a few bustles to my train, and hem the bottom of my dress a few inches shorter. The outer layer of my dress was very intricate with lots of lace and mesh, but her handiwork is so amazing that you can barely see where she cut! Pricing was also very fair. Scheduling was also easy. She knew exactly what the timeline should be so that the dress would be ready for my wedding! Overall, would highly recommend for any occasion! read more

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My husband and I eloped in October 2021 and it was clear from the reviews that Fancy Alterations was the best place to take my wedding dress for alterations. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! Mariam was accommodating, and super thorough. I had silk lining added to the bust, the skirt was taken in at the hip seams, a handle added to the back/bottom skirt, and shortened to the perfect length at the front. I believe they turned around my alterations in a little less than two weeks - and flawlessly! Thank you Mariam and team! :) read more

Fancy Alterations - Lining added to the lace bodice - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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If I could give more stars I would. From the first appointment with Mariam, I knew that she really cared about the results of her work. I bought my dress with sleeves, thinking that I was happy with it. After a while, I started to think that it would look better sleeveless with a straight neckline. I had a vision, but I wasn't sure how it would look once executed. After meeting with multiple people, she was the first person to actually pin the dress so that we can both get an idea of what I wanted. I figured this should be basic practice, but I was really surprised to see that not a lot of people did that. I knew that Mariam was the person I wanted to work with, and I am so happy I did! Her work ethic is amazing and turnaround time is quick. She pays attention to the details of her work and always let me know if there was something she didn't like so that she could fix it by our next appointment. The dress was everything I imagined it would be, and I'm so freaking glad I found her. I live about 40 minutes from her, but I will go to her again for any tailoring needs because I know the results will be fantastic. read more

Fancy Alterations - Before with sleeves - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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I was apparently one of those women who buys a wedding dress wishing it was a different dress! Luckily, with Mariam's experience and extreme skill, my dress turned out exactly how I wanted it. We: - removed the sleeves - shortened to tea length - added in layers of tulle to fill out the skirt She was very responsive and easy to schedule with. All timelines were met with no problems. Honestly I couldn't have asked for more! read more

Fancy Alterations - Modified wedding dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

I was nervous because I've never used a tailor before, but Mariam very quickly changed that! I'm a covid bride and brought her my BoLee wedding gown recently for some minor lace repairs as well as a pretty big hem job. I was so impressed with her work and quick turn around! Mariam is so sweet and helpful and very skilled. I was amazed at how much she could do for my dress! I highly recommend this very clean and professional seamstress for whatever alteration or mending service you need! :) My style is the Rosa Clara: Amapola dress, if anyone's interested. read more

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Mariam is a talented and expert tailor. She has done a beautiful job with all my dresses over the years including my Vera Wang Iconic bridal dress. She brought my wedding dress back to perfection after our wedding party. It had many tears within several layers after a night of dancing. I was afraid that it couldn't be salvaged but she fixed it all and it looks absolutely perfect! Over the years, I've brought her many more dresses and pieces from Aje, Dolce&Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Valentino etc. she does an amazing job each time with great patience. She's got a great eye for what would be best for transforming pieces too. Her work is worth every penny! read more

I absolutely recommend anyone to come here. Both my sister and I had our wedding dress alterations done here and could not be happier. Not only does she know her fabrics and how to alter dresses to perfection, but she is also so sweet and bubbly. Prices are very fair, and she is so quick (in a good way) to have your alterations done to your liking. Whenever I have another alteration, I will absolutely be coming here read more

Thank you for being professional and quick at my daughters prom dress alterations. I know you request 2 weeks for the work to be done but it was only a couple of days short of 2 weeks and the dress just needed to be shortened a bit. You were honest and said that it was close but promised to get it done- and you did!! Thank you! It was perfect and she had a great time. read more

I am so glad I found this alterations place near by my home. It just open this morning. I had 10 pieces of clothes that need some alterations. And I couldnt find someplace convenient for me Mariam is a very knowledge experience creative professional person. I diffinitely will come back and promise her new shop. read more

Fancy Alterations - My favorite dress has to be let out - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

First off if you're here reading comments trying to decide where to take your wedding dress for alterations. You have came to the right page! Mariam makes miracles happen! When my wedding dress came in it was way too big especially on the bust. I needed major help. I searched all around the bay area to find the right person to take on such a tough job. Based on the reviews and how great they spoke of Mariam and I decided to go with Fancy alterations, I knew this was my place. She and her team did an amazing job on not only my dress but 3 of my bridesmaids and my now husband's tuxedo pants. Thank you so so much for your patience and amazing work! read more

Fancy Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

Pricey but the quality work is great, plus they are realistic in the timeframe when they will complete their work. I choose this place since it's close to my work. read more

Omg she's amazing!! I came here for my bridal tailoring and have been really impressed by the service thus far. She's so organized and professional and really has an artistic eye. I will update this review when I get my dress but I know already it's in amazing hands. Also the quote was incredibly reasonable! read more

Best alterations I have ever had. I am definitely a repeat customer! I even got called because my clothes were done a few days earlier. Not only did both pair of pants fit perfectly, they were steam pressed and looked brand new. Thanks so much for your expertise and care. read more

Marianne altered my wedding dress and did a wonderful job. There were lots of intricacies with my dress and she did amazing work on all of them. My dress fits great and looks beautiful because of her work. She was very accommodating with my schedule. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent experience with my daughter's prom dress. They do a beautiful job and provide expert alterations. I highly recommend.

I brought my dress to fancy alterations a few months in advance. They planned a very good timeline for me and were accommodating with my schedule. They added a bustle, shortened the front of my dress, and streamlined all the frills on the top to make it simple yet elegant. Would definitely recommend in regard to wedding dress alterations. read more

Fancy Alterations - The long train that fancy alterations was able to bustle. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

I brought my fully beaded wedding dress in, Mariam walked me through what alterations I could try and made many suggestions that created the perfect fit. She took in the waist, added security to the shoulder, fixed in bust inserts, and hemmed. All without disturbing the beading!! read more

Fancy Alterations - Absolutely in love with the alterations for my dress! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

They are great!!!! We just had our wedding dress altered and the result was fantastic! They had great alternative ideas to make the dress look great without trying to charge you any extra. Very efficient and thoughtful. read more

I got married August 2022. I got my wedding dress from BHLDN/Anthropologie. I needed my dress to be tightened around the buss, shortened length wise (not to mention my dress was lace and multi-layered), and needed bustles for the train. I price shopped around and Miriam & Fancy Alterations had the best price. Miriam was very communicative throughout the whole process and never did I feel worried about my wedding dress. My dress was altered in a timely fashion and I was very satisfied with the results. Would definitely come back to her for any alterations and would highly recommend! read more

Fancy Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Redwood City, California

I used to walk by Fancy Alterations all the time, but have never patronized. I lost some weight recently and bought a sportscoat and two casual pants to be altered. The items all turned out perfectly!!! I am especially pleased with how the pants turned out! I cannot tell that the waist and seat were taken in. The pants are not dressed slacks, which I assume are easier to "fix." Miriam did a great job! I returned today to have another sportscoat and two favorite casual slacks altered because the previous work on my other items was perfect! read more

Getting my bridesmaids dress altered here was so simple and easy. I made an appointment online and came in to have it pinned where the alterations were needed. It was ready in 2 weeks and fit great! read more