Karen is still doing great work in midcoast Maine! Prom is up on us and she gave excellent advice…read moreon how to proceed. She is also knee deep in pants hems, zipper replacements, and of course the bridal and bridesmaid work that has put her on the map. I am thrilled to refer my coworkers (mother of the brides, wedding guests, and their families) to this self made entrepreneur with 30+years specializing in formal wear alterations. Thank you, Karen!

From the owner: A home based business at my home in Bowdoinham, ME, I operate by appointment only. I am willing to…read moretravel. I have 35+ years of sewing experience with a in depth concentration on women’s formal wear. I do all sorts of alterations from hemming pants, sewing on military patches, to replacing jacket zippers, to altering bridesmaids dresses and wedding gowns.

This was my first time taking clothes to Material Instinques for alterations. Wanda expertly…read moreassessed what could be done and promised completion within an acceptable time period, which she delivered on. The work (men's trousers) was well done and the cost reasonable. I recommend this service. Just note that its address is on Water Street but access is actually on the other side of the block, from Commercial Street (the door has no address number but there's a sign that is clearly visible); so park on Commercial Street to save time.

Communication was very good and she returned my call in a very timely fashion and spoke…read moreprofessional so I'm definitely going to be choosing this business for my alterations

Small little family shop but they do a great job and aren't expensive. I got some men's pants…read morerepaired for $10. They are moving next month so I hope to try the new location in south Portland.

I had a small tear in the sheer fabric on the chest of my wedding dress and Alterations and More…read moretook me in the very next day. She fixed my dress on the spot and did an AMAZING job! You would never know the tear was ever there! I highly recommend Alterations and More!

Debbie altered a bridesmaid dress for me this fall, and was so wonderful to work with! She was able…read moreto work on my dress in a very timely fashion and it came out perfect. Her work is neat and precise, not to mention she is so lovely! I would highly recommend Debbie and look forward to working with her again. (Bonus: She also hand makes gorgeous items such as ornaments and aprons that are worth a look!)

I went to someplace close to my home, the week before the wedding, she had not started on it. I…read moretook it back and took it to Deby's. She came up with a better solution and finished it in a few days.

Miracle worker. I bought my dress at a sample outlet and it was twelve sizes too big. Deby worked…read moremagic and was a delight to work with. It was worth the drive from Boston to Georgetown to work with such a masterful seamstress who knows her stuff.

Michelle is a very talented seamstress and amazing instructor. She's new to the Yarmouth scene but…read morehas many years of experience Fashion Design and Fashion Retail. I have been able to take one class for so with her to make a fun and easy pair of lounge shorts. She explanation and instructions on how to read a pattern and actual application of basic sewing concepts has peaked more than just a curiosity with me. I am going to sign up for the next class since it fits my busy schedule and try and tackle a slightly more challenging project that I can wear! Definitely recommend taking her classes. If you don't have a sewing machine, no worries. She has machines on site that you can use to get a sense if you want to continue on or just do one class to see what sewing is like. She also does alterations and a master zipper fixer .

Michelle's Stitchery is the best without a doubt! Her kindness & patience are outstanding - not to…read moremention her superb sewing & alterations. So so great to find this type of professional in this area. Will continue to be a customer for sure!

I love this small business! I came here thanks to Yelp, and made sure to check the hours. My first…read moreservice here was for 2 pairs of jeans that were 12$ each to get hemmed, the lowest price for hemming I've encountered in years. I came back with a dress, and Judy ended up being my personal stylist! She helped me realize it couldn't be altered without changing the style of the dress, and brought up that I could get a really gorgeous shirt out of it. I said yes and then she mused that she might be able to make me a skirt of the bottom, and still charged me the $20 she quoted earlier. I've been recommending her all over.she also gets your stuff done in less than a week, even though she's busy. There's always someone there before or after me.

Judy has been tailoring clothing for me for years! She does a great job at a reasonable rate and…read moredelivers by the time she tells you, generally 2 weeks or less! I don't know what I do with out her. Well.. I'd probably trip on all my pants and dresses because they would be too long lol

Exellent work and excellent service. Exactly what I was looking for…read more A gem in the dying seamstress industry

She does exceptional work! Been going to her for years for all my alterations.Rather it was pants…read morehemming, or dress alterations

VERY professional, efficient, organized. I wish all businesses would follow her model…read more Hard to find- go up the hill on Main St, look for a hanging sign on your right, and turn into the drive and all the way to the end. Call ahead for an appointment.

I brought her a pair of jeans that needed to be hemmed, she was super nice and we agreed what…read moreshould be worked on. I paid her $50 for a simple pair of jeans, but I thought jeans are difficult work so it's reasonable to pay that much... When I picked up I noticed she decided to do a single stitch instead of a normal denim stitch but she told me it was good. After 2 washes, the jeans split where she sewed them. I brought them back to her and she said "I didn't do this, it's not my work" which is actually nuts because I'm like - I stood in this room with these jeans with you not long ago. She acted like she didn't know me. I got 3 dresses and these jeans. All very expensive which is fine if it's good work but this is insane. I venmo'd her for the work so I can't even dispute with my credit card company.