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    Angela K.

    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!

    Buttons added to the back of my dress. Bustle in place to shorten train.
    Michele L.

    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!

    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
    Joanna R.

    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.

    Kimmy L.

    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.

    Final result

    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.

    Renee J.

    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!

    Lining added to the lace bodice
    Shannon L.

    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! :)

    Before with sleeves

    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.

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    Akiko L.

    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!

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

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    There is stubborn attitude there which makes it hard when you are trying to tell them that the work…read morethey did was untidy. I had pants hemmed and - First: the length was not altered to the spot it was pinned at. She folded it twice and pinned it, but altered it to the one fold. Second: the original hem was used and it is placed there so untidily. I have had original hems done on jeans before and the finish is seamless. This is a clunky unfinished look - very bad. Third: This is on me - I went to this place becasue they were the cheapest, but I got what I paid for. And now I have to go to another place to redo this mess. I will not go back again. I understand the untidy work, but she needed to own it and not be 'this is how we do it here' with her attitude.

    I hate giving bad reviews especially when it's a small "mom and pop" shop but this one needs a wake…read moreup call. This is not a business. They open and close whenever they want. They answer their phone with just a "hello". They don't tell you how much their services will cost nor can they tell you when it will be done. Basically, the "gal" at the front desk says "We'll call you when it's ready" and if you as for a date they'll say "one week". One week will come along and it's still not done. So unprofessional! Zero service at this place and the "gal" offers no apology for the lack of service. Just like what the other Yelpers mention on their post...this "gal" had a major attitude problem and does not belong working and interacting with customers. I waited before writing this review hoping she would change and get a clue but it never happened! Wake up and start running a real business or just work out of your home! Zero stars!!

    Jacquie's Sew & Sew

    Jacquie's Sew & Sew

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    I've been meaning to take some clothes here for years but never get around to it. As I've gotten…read moreolder I've acquired some beautiful articles of clothing that are too delicate and irreplaceable to entrust to just anyone. I was amused that this operation is patronized by some Silicon Valley giants such as Ms Sheryl Sandberg-as I've learned reading other testimonials here. Well-if it's good enough for them, it must be good enough for me-albeit on a pay day. Their pricing is-yes, to the untrained eye, a tad pricey-but you get what you pay for. For special items, this is the place to be. I brought a silk dress that needed to be hemmed and the bust adjusted. I regret not remembering the lady who helped me but she was very friendly, gave me her expert recommendation, had a little chat and she sent me away. I did ask for a quote before I left and I felt it was reasonable given the delicate material and significant adjustments. I appreciated having a private room to myself and seamstress. I noticed they had shoes available of varying heights to simulate what it might look like alog with hair clips etc. Theres a platform they have you stand on so they can be at eye level to the hem if needed without crouching too low. These ladies/ folks are the real deal. Pro tip: there is parking available for customers past their shop in case street parking is complicated.

    Super fast work and good quality. Definitely speak up about…read morewhat you want and make sure you have a vision for what you want your clothing to look like after alteration. Come with pictures! Also, Jacquie is short on time so don't expect a full "hi, how are you." You're in and out of there as fast as possible, and the price is very reasonable considering the location. Everyone who works at the shop is very nice and efficient. They are hard workers and you can tell they enjoy what they do. Jacquie shared with me that she has been a tailor/seamstress for 40+ years which is hard to believe because she is so energetic and youthful. She has a good reputation for her craft, and I look forward to returning to Jacquie's Sew & Stew for future alterations.

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