Communicative and took me even without appointment. Was very friendly and encouraged me to try them on in store after alterations. Prices were reasonable too. read more

Justin was able to squeeze us in last minute- he was awesome! I was happy to see that he does make custom dresses, maybe I'll try that one day! read more

He does amazing work and his rates are extremely reasonable!! You can book online and make an appointment for dropping off. Very easy.

Once I had my wedding dress, I needed to find an expert in bridal alterations in Santa Barbara, since all the salon's recommended places were in Los Angeles. Thankfully, my mom found JRA Designs, and from the moment I walked into Justin's studio, I knew I was in the right hands! His space looks like something straight out of Project Runway, and his talent is next-level. Justin immediately put me at ease, expertly pinpointing the slight alterations my dress needed to fit perfectly. At my final fitting, I stepped out in the dress, and before I could even say a word, Justin stopped me and said, "Don't say anything--I see it, I'll fix it!" His impeccable attention to detail ensured my dress was absolutely perfect for me. To this day, I still receive compliments about how flawless my dress looked! Since my wedding, both my friends and I have returned to Justin for other alterations--he is simply brilliant. If you're looking for a bridal alterations specialist who is skilled, professional, and truly understands how to make a dress fit like a dream, I cannot recommend JRA Designs enough! Review by Annie Doran, wedding was on Sept. 15, 2024. read more

Justin not only did my wedding dress alterations but also made a pretty topper for my wedding dress to use while hiking to the ceremony site. He also adjusted my reception dress AND two casual dresses! He's very creative and great to work with. read more

Well executed work! Will refer many others to this shop!! Quality work, and convenient location.

Really great experience working with Justin. My fiance and I went to him for an alteration on a wedding reception dress, and he showed excellent judgement and skill making our vision for the dress come to life. Great customer service and fair pricing, highly recommend and will return in the future! read more

I cannot overstate how much I recommend working with Justin!!!! Not only did he work magic on my wedding dress, but he also provided top notch customer service with quick turnarounds, reasonable prices, creative solutions, and calm advice for a stressed bride. I purchased a wedding dress I loved, but it didn't fit my curvy body well off the rack. It also had a pretty shear top that I wanted to add a layer too, but the dress shop told me it wouldn't be possible (apparently their alterations people need training from Justin!). I was actually prepared to try and resell my dress and get another one, but I decided to stick with it after my first consultation with Justin. The alterations were definitely an investment, but reasonable considering the amount of work he put into my dress. He literally took apart the top and put it back together to add a little more material to make it less transparent and to make sure it would support my chest with extra steel (lol) boning. He took material off the train to make straps so I could dance the night away and not worry about the dress falling off. While my wedding day was about so much more than the dress I wore, I was able to enjoy it with confidence because Justin made this dress fit my body, and I didn't have to make my body fit the dress. I'm so grateful! Whatever your alteration or costume needs, Justin is the guy for you!!! read more

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Justin hemmed and shortened some straps on a bridesmaid dress for me. It was really easy to schedule with him (just texted some photos and the request to the number on his website) and I was brought in the same week. Quick appointment to get everything pinned in place and he said it would be done in two weeks (though I think if I had needed it sooner, it could have been accommodated). Work was excellent and the price was what I expected for the work. Also quite easy to pay - he takes cash, check, and venmo. His studio is above the laundry mat in the shopping center next to the Target in Goleta, so very easy to get to. Overall, Justin was super professional and nice (he kindly answered questions about some of the costumes and other work he had out in his shop). Would definitely come back! read more

My wife needed her wedding dress altered literally a few weeks before our wedding due to delays with the manufacturer . By the time we got the dress it was so late in the game and the bridal shop suddenly didn't have the time or ability to due the alterations. Justin stepped right up to the challenge. He was extremely professional. This business is still located on Storke, upstairs near the Target in Goleta. Long story short... Justin was also very reasonable with his pricing considering the last minute request and the type of dress my wife had to have adjusted. Thanks Justin. Would highly recommend him for any tailoring. read more

I had a strapless white jumpsuit for my wedding and wanted a beautiful bolero jacket to go with it. Justin was amazing! He found gorgeous salmon, pink organza and made the perfect jacket to go with my outfit. Everything about it was just what I had asked for. He was an expert in making it fit just right which was difficult because the fabric had no stretch to it at all. I am thrilled with the way it looks and it matched my color scheme perfectly! He also fitted my jumpsuit to fit me perfectly as well. Thank you Justin for a fabulous jacket and for being such a pleasure to work with!! read more

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Justin was professional, kind, understanding, and most importantly quick! I had needed to come in just to get two pants shortened. So I went in and 15 minutes later I was out and about with my day. Can not be happier! read more

What a unique and wonderful experience. I was a few weeks away from my wedding and was unable to find someone who could make the correct type of alterations for my wedding dress. I was in the process of buying a back up dress because I didn't think the alterations I needed could be made in time for my wedding. I found Justin and what a relief!! He was consistent and available in communication via phone/text. He was calm, steady and centered while fitting me and educating me on various options for the alterations needed. He had solutions I couldn't have even imagined. On top of that, he had it completed within a few days!! I live two hours away from his studio, and he was beyond worth the drive. I'm so grateful for what he was able to do for me. I would not hesitate to go to him with any alteration need. I'm so grateful and so happy. Thank you Justin! read more

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Quick and efficient, Justin was able to alter my dress on the spot. Will definitely go back for all my altering/tailoring needs!

Justin was delightful to work with. He took the time to perfect my wedding dress and have it ready in time for my wedding. Beautiful work. Thank you Justin! read more

Justin was such a treat to work with to get my wedding dress altered and my (now) husband's suit. Everything looked so great and polished, fit to each of our bodies, and such quick turn arounds! I even had to go back in because my wedding dress didn't feel just perfect or quite right, and he totally heard me out and made sure I was in a dress I loved. Last minute, four of my husband's groomsmen needed their suits tailored as well and he took them and turned them around in just a couple days! I'm going to him for all my tailoring needs moving forward and encourage you to do the same! read more

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Terrific. From the moment I called, Justin picked up right away and was able to quote me the services I was interested in. I called two other services after and none of them answered. I called him back again to add more and he picked up right away again. Justin is on it and he was able to get my alterations done very quickly. The price was fantastic, much lower than other prices but his general demeanor is what made me leave this review. Definitely a tailor worth seeing. read more

Justin is always so fantastic to work with. I've gone to him several times and know if I ever need something tailored he's the guy. He truly knows his stuff and so far he's always game to take on what I bring in. I recently came into possession of a wedding dress, and since I already had mine, I decided to create a cocktail dress for future occasions and Justin did such a good job creating a perfect fit and length without going over my budget. Especially if you have any wedding alterations, I would highly recommend Justin's services: he's knowledgeable, creative with his approach, and is priced very reasonably. read more

I'm short and get all my pants altered. I brought in two pairs of pants and three shirts to shorten, and one dress to repair. Everything was perfect when I picked it up, he did great work. read more

Sent text and he responded within 30 minutes. Was even able to schedule me in within the hour. Even though he wasn't able to alter my dress due to the way the designer cut the dress in the chest area, I appreciated his honesty and the time he took explaining how I wouldn't get the results I'm looking for. Great experience! read more

Justin Avery is a very talented couturier who loves designing and hand making the perfect wedding dress for his brides. He goes that extra mile, and is a delightful person. I have seen a few of the gowns he has made for brides I know and they were all stunning!!! He will also come to your home to fit you for high end alterations to existing garments .... he is a treasure!! read more

What an awesome find this was! I took my wedding dress to Justin for alterations and he immediately made me feel at ease. It was obvious right away how talented he is and how much thought and care he puts into his work. His pricing is reasonable and the turnaround was very timely. The dress fits perfectly now and I can't wait to wear it! I'll definitely be coming back to Justin for any future alteration/design projects. read more

Justin is professional and amazing! Helped tailor my costumes perfectly fit! His expertise and knowledge provided me with great experience working with him! read more

I have been going to JRA designs for the past two years. Justin, the owner, goes above and beyond customer service. He stands behind all the work done and immediately fixes any problems; fully warranty's his work. As a petite woman, I often need to have clothes altered in a variety of ways. He is very knowledgeable and aware of style and what really looks good on me. I trust him implicitly with my clothes. He is efficient, timely, fair with his prices and takes pride in his work. Never wavering in his patience, Justin consistently puts me at ease with his positive, calm, supportive demeanor, spending the time needed to get the job done correctly. He is always responsive to my requests and offers thorough answers to my questions. Thoughtful, personable and easy to approach, he understands my particular needs, thus demonstrating the highest level of professionalism. I return to JRA Designs because of the outstanding customer service and high quality of his work. read more

NOT NECESSARILY CLOSED----JUST RELOCATED So, this business is NOT any longer at 250 Storke Rd, but I called the number listed here on 9/10/2014 and spoke with Justin, and arranged to have some tuxedo pants hemmed. Dropped them off 09/11/2014 and they were finished by 09/12/2014. He did a great job on short notice for a reasonable price, and I had pants that fit for my event. So, I think the business is still in operation---just not at this location. Don't beleive everything you read on the internet. :-) read more

Justin was an absolute lifesaver!! I'm so glad I checked yelp and called him about my wedding and bridesmaid dress. First of all, I had been told that the Free People dress I purchased just wouldn't fit and I would need to have major alterations. However, when I took it to Justin he plainly said, Oh this WILL fit, we just need to make the zipper happy. It made all the difference that he was not just someone who handled alterations, but also does design and understands how the dresses are made. He was so easy to work with, made the whole process seamless, and I LOVED how both my dresses turned out. Just perfect!! It saved me a ton of time and money and created such a peace of mind. I've already referred my friends to him but for everyone reading this... do yourself a favor and call him. Best decision I made! Thanks Justin! I'll add some photo's of both! :) read more

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Got a dress hemmed. He was able to fit me in quickly and did an amazing job. Quality work and super nice guy. Thank you so much, Justin!

He's great, hemmed my pants, great job, fast and top quality. Located right by Rusty's Pizza on Stoke and Hollister.

Justin did a great job fixing up a bridesmaids dress for me. It looks great and he was able to accommodate my relatively short timeframe. I'll definitely be back! read more

My daughter wanted to wear my lace wedding dress but unfortunately it had yellowed in every other panel. After exhausting all possible ways to whiten it, I took it to Justin at JRA Designs, recommended by a friend as a "miracle worker." Justin assured me right away that he could replace the yellow lace with white lace. He was honest, friendly and professional and skilled! The dress looks amazing! And although it fit her pretty well before, now it fits her perfectly!!! I highly recommend Justin. He will be who I go to from now on for any tailoring project, big or small. read more

I had a great experience with Justin! I needed a pair of pants and a dress for my birthday shortened and he did and amazing job and got it done so quick, when I came to pick up my items I ended up dropping another one off to get hemmed because I was so satisfied! Overall great experience read more

Please please PLEASE support this business! I recently took two pairs of pants and a bridesmaid dress to be altered. I am horrible at planning ahead and called hoping for a last minute appointment. Justin was extremely gracious and invited me to come in immediately! He was extremely professional, friendly, and meticulous about the quality of his work. He finished the alterations in a timely matter and insisted that I try on my dress again to ensure that his work was perfect. I am a graduate student and my availability is extremely sporadic. Justin allowed me to come pick up my clothes at a time that worked best for my schedule which is so greatly appreciated. I can only hope that others may read this review and choose to enthusiastically support Justin and his business. I will for sure be coming back the next time I need alterations!! read more

OUTSTANDING service! Justin does amazing work. I called not realizing that he only works based on appointments and after taking, he said come over and it was saturday (hem for pants). While doing the fitting he decided it was quick enough to do the work while I waited. WOW! I'm going to a wedding and need the pants fixed this week and he came through.. Thank you Justin!! read more

Look no further for wonderful service at a very reasonable price. Justin altered my wedding dress and made it compliment my body wonderfully. He also suggested some additions that I would have never thought of that brought the dress to perfection. Everything was done very timely. I highly recommend him for any alteration job. read more

I've never had my pants tailored so quickly. Justin worked on my pants and finished within 10 minutes and the look great! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Love, love, love Justin. Does incredible work and is very creative. Helped me twice with two separate wedding events. He's great!

I needed a last minute alteration done on my suit pants and Justin came to the rescue! I purchased my suit online and got it delivered 3 days before my friends wedding and brought it to him right away and he got it done in 20 minutes. The pants were too big around the waist and way too long for me but after Justin was done with them they fit me perfectly. I will be going here every time I need alterations. read more

Justin is seriously amazing at what he does. I brought him yoga pants I loved, and not only did he fix the complex problem, he made them about 10x better than they were originally. It's the best value alteration I have gotten and I will personally not use anyone else in the Santa Barbara area ever again. He's knowledgeable, quick, and seriously an amazing value. read more

5 star experience with Justin at JRA Design. Nice, articulate & open communication about the work he is doing on your article of clothing. I brought a bridesmaid dress last minute and he altered in 2 days for average price. He took in the sides, removed corset ribbing, and more. Now it's fits me like it was custom made for my body type. Won't go anywhere else for alterations. read more

I had a last minute bridesmaid dress that needed some hemming and alteration work done. I forgot to pick the dress up until that day of the wedding, and called him in the morning. Even though he was not supposed to be at the shop until late that day, He came in early just to give me my dress. Great work and very considerate. read more