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    Dustin H.

    I have used Galina for tailoring pants and shirts, repair of suit jackets, shoe repair, and (most recently) custom masks. She is always so kind, professional, and such a hard worker. Her store is kept up well and her work is top notch. Her masks are by far the best quality! She will customize them for you and is able to make any needed alterations. If you haven't found the right fitting mask, check her out.

    Vicki W.

    5 stars!! Galina did an amazing job altering my wedding dress. She was very patient,kind and finished it all in a weeks time. Not to mention for a great price! Go give her a visit

    Louella G.

    I purchased my dress online w/o trying it on expecting a baby I figured I'd grow into it. Sadly we lost the baby, I was hospitalized for weeks and in bed for almost two months. My wedding dress was two sizes too big with four weeks until our wedding Galina saved the day! I wish I'd taken a pic before her work, when I put it on the neckline fell to my hips, it just added to a really bad time. She helped me with more than just a dress she was sweet and caring and her talent is amazing! Btw-this is the second time she saved my family, my daughter's senior ball gown also lace and jeweled was too large at a 00 she was in tears when it came in and we took it to Galina she was the belle of the ball!

    I wish I took a before photo of the hole, but this darning repair technique she used is A1.

    Wish I could give more than 5 stars to be honest! I've been going to Galina for a few years now (mostly just for hemming raw denim and shirts), but this is the first time for repairs. I brought in my favorite linen jacket that had a tear developing on the elbow due to wear. This is a special jacket with a silky lining that ran through the sleeves so repairs would be quite elaborate. I brought in my jacket, and Galina was really helpful and meticulous: she explained how she would need to unthread the sleeve lining in order to repair the tear on the elbow (this way the repair won't obstruct through the lining). She also mentioned she would need to find softer/delicate fabric thread that would match the linen when repairing the tear. Right when she explained the details to me I knew I was in good hands. It took about a weeks time before the repairs were finished. When I picked up the jacket, she showed me the repair and it was A++ excellent work! I'm really into vintage Americana menswear and this repair technique that Galina used is called "Darning", which is a repair technique practiced by artisans in the 1950's where instead of patching a fabric over a hole, one would mend it by knitting new fabric by interweaving yarn. This repair technique requires A LOT of skill and cannot be done by just any alterations person. I was honestly shocked by her work, and the funny thing was she didn't even know what "Darning" was. She's just that good! Overall my experience was amazing as usual. This repair cost $35 (which is a really good deal in my opinion). I gave her a tip as usual and it was worth every penny. Definitely recommend anyone who is looking for A1 repairs. Thank you Galina! She is definitely an asset to the alteration community in Elk Grove/Sacramento area.

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    Very expensive and had to redo the alterations twice. Also wasn't physically there when the shop opened.

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    I needed my suit tailored and the turn around time was fast and had very good communication

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    Great work, fast and very affordable! I went in for alteration and I was taken care of right away and the turn around was very quick!

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    i've been here a few times to have my jeans hemmed and will definitely keep coming back, great results, thank you!

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    CJ Sewing

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    I had a last minute appointment and needed alterations to a pair of pants completed in less than a…read moreweek. Doing a quick Yelp search, CJ Sewing popped up as one of the top rated alterations establishments in Elk Grove. I immediately scheduled an appointment for the following day. Since I was in such a frenzy, I totally overlooked the instructions in Ms. Jackson's (business owner) appointment confirmation email (the email states that you should bring a long sleeve shirt, a belt, and dress shoes if you're having a suit altered). When I showed up to the establishment, I was warmly greeted by Ms. Jackson and her cute furry friend- Sir Winston. As fate would have it, my suit jacket did not require altering; therefore, the belt and dress shoes that I had on were sufficient. Ms. Jackson is definitely a wealth of knowledge and respectfully shared with me that the slim fit suit pants that I had were not appropriate for my athletic build (slim waist & thick quads). However, she walked me through the alterations that she would make that would complement my physique. On the expected pickup date, Ms. Jackson informed me that she would need additional time and could drop the pants off to me later that afternoon . This was not a problem considering that I dropped the pants off at the last minute. Also, I really appreciated her communication. As promised, Ms. Jackson dropped the pants off and they were a perfect fit. Thank you CJ Sewing!

    I tried CJ Sewing because of the positive Yelp reviews, but unfortunately my experience was very…read moredifferent. I brought in my maid-of-honor dress for my sister's destination wedding. The color was discontinued, so I asked about adding a corset back and a hem. I was quoted over $375 for those alterations. When I asked about a first-responder discount (because my fiancé is one), she responded by asking whether he was the one with the dress. The comment felt dismissive of the impact first-responder life has on a whole family. I then asked about a graduate-student discount, and she began asking several personal questions about my education. I even offered to show my student ID, to which she said she was "just trying to make conversation" and that she would take $50 off--but the exchange still felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. She scheduled me to return in two weeks for the first fitting, where I would try on the corset and we would mark the hem. However, when I arrived, the corset wasn't completed. She explained she had difficulty finding a matching back panel and ribbon, which I understand since the color was discontinued. What concerned me was that she hadn't sourced materials ahead of time and didn't offer alternative solutions (such as lace) until I prompted her. She even suggested using fabric from the third layer of my dress for the back panel--something that would clearly be visible in photos--and only agreed it wasn't a good idea after I pointed it out. During the first fitting, I also told her that the corset was pinching my back and I didn't like the way it looked. She said nothing and offered no explanation. I later learned that with a corset, you're supposed to shift your back toward the sides to prevent pinching--something she failed to mention, and possibly didn't know. I had also repeatedly struggled with the straps since my first appointment, and instead of offering to re-sew them, she recommended adhesive. When I asked about simply re-stitching them, she hesitated and commented about my "budget," which felt judgmental and unprofessional. She then quoted $40. Because of the missed deadline, lack of proactive solutions, and overall unprofessional communication, I decided not to continue the alterations and returned to pick up my dress. At pickup, I told her I would pay for the work she had completed and compensate her for her time marking the hem. She initially agreed, but then tried to charge me the full cost of the corset--even though it was unfinished. She also tried to charge me for a hem that was never sewn (just pinned). After going back and forth--and telling her I wasn't there to argue--she charged me $25 for the 30 minutes she spent marking the hem and the partial corset work. I ultimately paid $150 for half a corset and pins she removed. Overall, this was a stressful and disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend this business.

    Carole Kenney Design - Let's talk about the side slit! Underneath layers of different lace to give it the most unique look.

    Carole Kenney Design

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    Carole came highly recommended for wedding dress alterations. I decided to go with her, as she has…read morea reputation for being the best..and she did not disappoint. She did an EXCELLENT job, in a very short amount of time. Not only is she incredibly talented, she is wonderful to work with! I enjoyed the experience and I LOVE my dress! The high quality work and attention to detail is truly remarkable. During our initial phone call, she took the time to answer all of my questions and didn't rush me. She didn't pressure me to go with her, made me feel comfortable and said she would be able to fit me in just in time for my wedding. My first fitting was such a positive experience! She is incredibly bright and insanely talented. She is friendly and personable. When I went to the second fitting to pick up my dress, I was truly stunned. I have never used the word "snatched" before, but she made me look "snatched". I never wanted to take my gown off. She transformed it into a work of art. My mom needed help when steaming my dress on the day of my wedding, and I didn't know what to do. I gave her my phone and had her call Carole. Carole was so kind and helpful and went above and beyond. I am so grateful for Carole! TLDR: Carole is absolutely AMAZING and will make you look and feel BEAUTIFUL on your wedding day. You will not be disappointed

    Carole did an amazing job at putting a lot of love and care into fitting my mother's dress to my…read morewedding day. She worked with my budget and listened to what I wanted and made something I didn't even know what was possible happen. Her studio is very clean and gorgeous. She guided me on how to travel to Mexico with my dress and gave me the confidence to do so. I am so over the moon that I was able to wear my mom's dress for my mom and the rest of my family in Mexico. My mother could not be in the states for my civil ceremony, but with her dress she was as close to my heart as possible. Thank you again Carole.

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    I came in about 35 minutes before closing. When I waked inside a young woman at the counter…read morewelcomed me. I asked her that I wanted to get sized. She did say it can be done but it does cost $10. I said that's fine. She took some measurements then gave me some pants, they were a bit baggy. She ended up giving me two more to try one until I found a good fit. After that we walked to the checkout line and I paid the $10 then she gave me my measurement chart. If I wanted the coat to fit better it would need to be tailed and that would be a few weeks wait. They seem to have a nice sized section.

    I needed a suit. Never bought one before so came here. Saw the reviews. Saw the talk. Surely…read moremen's warehouse can't be that bad right? Oh boy was I in for a negative experience and the more I think about it. The worse it got. Upon arrival: there's no one to greet at the door. There's a sign further in that says "scan this QR code for wait list." I was number 1. People came in and staff walked by and saw them and went to them. What is the point of a wait list if staff don't use it? They just go to whatever patient they see first. I waited maybe 5-10min. Was met by a staff. I said I needed a standard black suit. He measured my wingspan and my chest/bust. And then grabbed a coat for me to try. The sizing was off. Shoulders were very poofy. He provided no feedback. He did not give any opinion. My friend and I didn't like this one. So he said okay. Then he grabbed another one. Again no feedback. I would half expect you to provide some feedback. This is your job. But you have no knowledge on the material. The fit. How it should look. What I should expect. Etc. things that I don't know which is why I come to a place such as men's warehouse. Is it his fault or is it men's warehouse fault for lack of training? Then we went over pricing. The jacket cost something like $350. The pants another $100. And then it's like $20 for every different alterations. So his recommendation was to get a custom suit because it's cheaper and free tailor for life. Those suits start at $500. Why does a custom suit cost the same as what's on the rack? Seems like a scam or a false price just to push for these so called custom suits.

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