"You can do hard things," my mom used to tell me. Let's talk about hard things a second. Cooking…read moreBeef Wellington, right there, yes, *wagging a finger* that's hard. Asking your crush out on a date to Medieval Times--that's hard. Confronting grandma about her drinking as she drains her fifth gin and tonic during Thanksgiving--that's hard. Finding a dry cleaner that can pull a two-day turnaround AND has eco friendly services. That's really hard. Really. Hard. And then I found Star Cleaners. Little did I realize they were a gem of the Lynnwood scene for a long time. I needed to get my daughter's prom dress cleaned quickly. Like I wrote above--a two-day turnaround. The staff didn't bat an eye. "Of course we can do it." Those golden words singing from their lips nearly gave me an out-of-body experience. The result? Perfection. The dress looks great. Daughter is pleased. They have my business moving forward.

I used this cleaners through the Hyatt laundry service during my stay in Seattle and when I…read morereceived my laundry back one item was missing. I outreached to them by calling more than 5 times until someone finally answered. When I told them an item was missing they told me it was nothing they could do because my receipt listed only 5 items instead of six. Even if the list was itemized incorrectly I should still get all my items back!! They then told me to follow up with my hotel. This to me is not only poor customer service but theft!!

I just can't say enough good things about Mr. Sarkisian, the owner of Werner's Tailoring. He has…read morenow tailored several pairs of linen slacks, some linen shirts, showed me that my leather jacket did not need tailoring (and showed me how the sleeves were supposed to be folded back, thus saving me at least $200) and more. The last items I left with him are silk velvet shirts that I've had for awhile, untailored, until I found someone I could trust with them. I read the reviews on Werner's and initially took in some of the not-dear pieces to see how they would come out. They came out GREAT that's how. He said he can also work on sweaters, so I have several of those to leave with him now. Others have said he's "a bit more expensive" than other tailors and I would say he's quite a bit more expensive. That said, you won't get handed back a ruined piece of clothing. You take your items in and get fitted and he does the measurements. You go back to get the items and get fitted again to check for accuracy. I'm beyond grateful to find Mr. Sarkisian because he is meticulous in his work. He has old-school manners and a quick wit. I'm so grateful to have made his acquaintance. Mary

The best businesses are ones with passionate people that enjoy sharing knowledge about their craft…read moreand take their customer relationships seriously. Yuri is an individual who has clearly taken great care in refining his art- twice as long as I've been alive might I add (around 60 years total). In addition to his independent tailoring business, he has spent years working at high end Italian clothing stores (ask him about it!) When I came in to get my groomsman suit done he complimented the fabric quality and explained to me how it would behave with each alteration. We had an enriching dialog during the fitting process, discussion on how he could perform each modification to achieve the silhouette I wanted. Naturally he is knowledgeable on formal fashion and gave me advice on building my outfit including what to look for in good dress shoes. When he sat me down to discuss pricing Yuri was gentle yet firm. What you are paying for here is not simply the labor but the wealth of knowledge accumulated from tailoring suits for over 6 decades. This is a man who knows exactly what his skills are worth and has self respect to never compromise the quality of his work. With all that said, the price was higher than average but still less than I expected for someone of his expertise. If you came in here thinking you could haggle and get a deal, I'm afraid you've missed the point. Take your business to the dry cleaner on the corner so Yuri can spend his time working for people who have a true appreciation for his craft. Finally, you can tell that Yuri has a high level of respect for his customers by his time management. Once he accepted the job, "You will come back here on August 29th", he said. "And it will be ready." Every single other tailor or seamstress I've worked with has at least once not been ready when I came to pick up my clothes, telling me to "come back in a week" or "I'll do it today, come back later". Not very confidence inspiring when your tailor literally rushes to finish your clothes in a few hours. I came back to Werner's on August 29th, and true to word, my suit was ready. For those who care about technical details, I only had him do the hem of the pants, but on the jacket I had him shorten the sleeves by about 3/4" and he did a really nice tapered pinch. I have lanky arms so this greatly improved the silhouette of the arms, and the taper was very natural from the forearm up to the armpit so it didn't stress the fabric at all. To improve the waist silhouette we decided on adding 2 darts in the back. This was more difficult and costly than taking in the rear seam, but doing the latter would have made the vent spacing look awkward and the fabric wouldn't behave naturally around the shoulders. I was apprehensive because the jacket was a double vent, meaning the rear panel looks most natural when it falls relatively flat, so adding darts would mean it would have a contour and be at risk of unnatural tension. When it came time to put on the jacket however, I was absolutely elated. Yuri simply nailed it. Both of us stared at the back of the jacket for a few minutes before he threw his hands up and declared, "It's perfect!" It was almost too good because I had to make sure not to outshine the groom.

She is down from the street from us and it's a small little shop in her home. She is super nice and…read moreaffordable. She is super busy though. If you are able to plan ahead definitely I recommend her. She's been in service for about 30 years!

Reasonable prices, excellent work. The owner does it all and she is friendly yet business like…read more Being going to her for 25+ years!

Brought in a tennis dress I got off Amazon to get hemmed. Took a week and was $27. The ladies who…read morerun this shop were very lovely and I was happy to support their business during this time. The quality of work was good and I'm pleased! Note that they accept cash/check only and they are only open Tuesdays during COVID!

I brought in top and skirt that required 5 inches+ taken in. I'm from out of town and needed the…read morework to be done in 2 days and the owner took on the work. I was only charged $22 for the modifications that were done in a day and a half and I am so grateful for her. She even added an additional button and metal clasps that my dress didn't come with and I am so grateful. It's a small business and I found it to be super welcoming and so so helpful. I really appreciate the owner and her skills. Thank you!!!

I recently just moved to Seattle and found Oanh through Yelp because I needed to get a dress…read morealtered for a wedding. Turnaround time was super fast and prices were very honest. Ended up coming back here to get my chef uniform altered and I got it sooner than I was expecting yet again and quality was amazing! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something quick and reliable! :)

The best! I called for an appointment on Tuesday, and she got me in the following day! She…read moreoffered to alter my garment while I ran errands so I didn't have to come back across town again to pick it up. Talk about great customer service! Originally I just wanted the length taken up but she noticed the straps and the sides under my arms were a bit big too so offered to take them in as well. It fits perfectly now thanks to her detailed eye and the best part was it only cost $40!! The garment is sequins which can be hard to manage but she did a great job, she's definitely a professional!

Didn't see the shop at first when I arrived, and drove around the building twice before I found the…read moreelevator/stairs to the second floor. So it is a bit hidden away from view. Looked up alterations and repairs on yelp and called to see if they could work on knits. They said no problem. Brought a somewhat expensive cashmere sweater here that was just starting to unravel right and the front on the collar. I didn't have high hopes of saving the sweater, but thought it was worth a shot. They were like "no problem, piece of cake". When I picked it up I was really impressed with their work. You couldn't even tell that there was ever anything wrong with the sweater or that it was repaired at all. It was perfect and looked brand new. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use their services again.

Had a bridesmaid's dress taken in, cups removed, and straps shortened. Kind, meticulous, and turn…read morearound was fast!

Ann is a JOY! She owns Elen Villa and is professional, talented, attentive and SO GOOD at what she…read moredoes. I've brought 9 dresses to her so far, and from minor tweaks in the length, to full on "this dress does not fit please help" - she has made each and every one fit like a glove! Ann has an incredible eye for seeing exactly what needs to be done, and she does it so quickly. I build in 2-3 weeks before I need an outfit for an event, to be respectful of her time and talents, and many other clients, and she always delivers. I am absolutely thrilled to have found her and her skills. She's a delight and so fun to chat with as well - I cannot recommend Elen Villa Alterations enough!

I have mixed feelings about this place, and want to note that I did not end up getting anything…read morealtered here. It came HIGHLY recommended by good friends of mine. A couple of other factors - the seamstress was going on vacation in so her calendar was really booked up for the next 4 weeks. I attempted to get a dress hemmed and altered, unfortunately due to her going on vacation she wouldn't be able to hem it at all, so we looked at just shortening the spaghetti straps that were too loose on me - $38. I was shocked! The folks before me got their pants hemmed and a shirt repair for about that much total. She was very understanding when I changed my mind and decided to shop around more, but in hindsight I wonder if I was charged more because she was really booked, didn't want the job, etc. Or maybe shes just pricey? Who knows. Mixed feeling and mixed review, again I've heard great things but not sure I'll be back myself.

The woman who does the alterations here is AMAZING! She works quickly and is highly skilled. Her…read moreprices are very reasonable. Don't be fooled by her quiet demeanor: she has a wicked wry sense of humor. I once walked out of her dressing room closet wearing an admittedly weird long dress with a cape attached. She started giggling and said, "What is that?" She comes up with creative solutions and has mastered the art of alterations!

I wish that I could give 10 stars!! This place is LEGIT!!!! I go out of my way to take my…read moreclothes here... no joke!