She is very straightforward and moves quickly which can be off putting for some people, but she does great work at an excellent price! Just don't expect to chat. read more

Kim is the greatest. She does amazing work & is so reliable. I highly recommend her. Carmen read more

I have been going to Kim's for over 15 years! From altering your prom dresses to fixing your favorite pair of jeans, she is a wonderful seamstress, and she gets things done so fast! Her rates are affordable and are not overpriced in the slightest. Some people have thought that she is rude but she is NOT RUDE AT ALL; she just has A LOT of clients and is a fast paced worker so when she's taking care of you she is moving fast BUT she gives you her 100% effort and her results are impeccable! She also gets everything done when you need it. I always refer everyone to her because she does not disappoint! Thank you for all you do Kim, you're truly amazing! - Makina read more

I had ordered a few amazing pieces from a clothing store and when they came in they were a bit to large on me and I needed them to be perfect for my trip to Japan! I went in there with desperation in my eyes and only 3 days before my trip and Kim made sure to get the job done for my birthday trip! The work was perfect and the amounts of compliments that I had gotten in Japan due to my traditional style Chinese dresses was incredible! 10/10 recommend Kim! She was fantastic and gave me great advice on which to choose. And sheeeeeesh just look at the photos she killed it. Thank you, Kim! read more

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Used Kim's to hem three pairs of jeans for my dad. Not a challenging assignment, and at $12 a pair with a week's turnaround, I was pleased with the outcome. Next time, I may see if she can do more complicated alterations,and am sure she can get it done. read more

I got my zipper fixed on my favorite pink velvet romper. She did a great job. It took a little longer than I thought, but it was worth it and I wasn't in any rush other than wanting to wear it :) read more

I have been going to Kim for years she has done all my prom dresses and has always done a great job! Her prices are wonderful compared to other places around town. While she can seem a bit blunt and rude that isn't her intention she is so sweet and very good at her job. read more

Good work? Sure. Expensive? Yes. The owner being incredibly brusque/rude when you ask questions? Yes.

I've gone to Final Stitch, they are good, but I can't always justify the cost to be almost half of the price of the shirt. I've gone to Accent Alterations by Nancy, she's great, the cost to cinch the shirt was more than the shirt. No, my shirts don't cost more than $50 max. At Kim's, I finally found a good balance for cost vs. my wardrobe which are mostly Ann Taylor, Loft, WHBM, Calvin Klein office wear ... I've had 2 skirts, 7 pants, 2 jackets, 5 shirts done here and they came out great with affordable prices. It usually takes one week's time and this petite xxs, 00P lady will be back with more pieces. read more

Kim is always so sweet and gets things done in a timely manner ! I have always gone to Kim and always will !

I've gone here for years. They do it all and do a fantastic job. Kim knows just what needs to be done to make clothes and dresses fit perfectly. read more

Kim's Alterations did an excellent job hemming a pair of slacks! Service was fast and the quality of the work was great! I highly recommend them! read more

I've been a customer for years (maybe over 10 yrs?). Kim always always does a good job. Never been unhappy with any of her work. Thank you Kim for many years of quality work. read more

I choose Kim's Alterations because they won Best in Albuquerque and an employee at Anthropologie recommended them for having pants hemmed. To begin with, I don't think the carpets, sagging sofa, or the dressing rooms have been cleaned once in 20 years. If the funky smell was the only problem, I'd over look it, but it was not. The best part: For pants, it was fine. Both pairs were almost an inch shorter than I asked for, which was irritating, but the sewing was well done and they were ready on time. They cost $12-$14 each, which seemed reasonable. It goes downhill from there. First, I would not recommend EVER taking vintage clothing to this place. The people who work there clearly have no regard for the craftsmanship of an older garment. I had a beaded sweater from the 50s that needed a couple of eye hooks replaced. The sweater came back with stretches around the new eye hooks, they were sewn on top of the lining (unlike the existing hooks that were attached under the lining) and they were visible when clasped, when they should have been hidden. They also detached the lining to add the hooks, but then did not reattach it! I also left a skirt with a waist I needed to be taken in. I asked if she could put in a side zipper because that's usually the only way I can get a skirt to fit properly. She said she couldn't, but she could put some elastic in the back. I said I was worried elastic would make it bunch up, and that I wanted it to be smooth. She said it would not bunch up. So I left it. When I got it back, it was WAY too small in the waist, bunched terribly, and had really obvious back-and-forth stitching where the elastic was attached that totally ruined the aesthetic of the dainty rayon skirt. I told her I was unhappy with the skirt, and she just put her head down and kept repeating the total I owed her over and over again, refusing to make eye contact or acknowledge my frustration. So for some reason, I paid for the crappy (and excessively expensive) work...I guess I was too mad to do anything but get out of there. I waited two years to post this review because I was so angry in the moment, I thought it best to cool off first. I still feel just as angry today! The sweater was ruined and I had to get rid of it. It took me HOURS to get all the stitching out of the skirt, and the short pants annoy me every time I wear them. read more

For the last 12 years I have gone to Kim's. She does an excellent job with all types of clothing. I take all of my jeans to her (I'm a shorty) and they come out perfect. A few months ago she basically reconstructed a dress I needed for my brother's wedding. It looked like it was tailored just for me, all at a reasonable price. If you are looking for an experienced, affordable tailor, Kim's is where you should go. read more

I highly recommend Kim's Alterations. I had a bridesmaid dress hemmed and shortened on the straps. Good service, quality job, and at a wonderful price. I will be going back! read more

Avoid Kim's Alterations in Mountain Run shopping center. I dropped off a pair of yoga pants for hemming. After a lengthy argument that I needed the pants to reach the floor (for yoga, remember), the seamstress acquiesced and let me have them a tad shorter. All the while she kept saying that hemming is not guaranteed. I now know why. They were not ready the first week. The second week, they scrambled and found them on a rack. Finally. The pants had not been touched. Cost me 8 bucks. read more

Based on Yelp reviews, I tried Kim's. I left 3 shirts for some minor alterations. She said one week, which was fine since the trip I needed them for was just over a week away. And, so, I arrived on the pick up day to find that they were not ready. Interestingly, the person ahead of me was also told to pick up on the same day as I, with the same result. I know I should call first, but I was just suckered. I took my stuff, and I will go back to my old tailor. Big disappointment. Apparently she does not need new customers. read more

I have gone to Kims for years, for everything from basic hemming to major alterations, and they have always been on time and great quality. They really know their stuff here. read more

Avoid at all costs. I don't know how she has those awards on the wall because the work she does is awful. Brought a sports coat in to be taken in and two pairs of slacks to be hemmed. The seams on the jacket are uneven and just plain awful and there are snags on the material that weren't there when I brought it in. Bottom line, its a total loss. I cannot wear it ever again. One pair of slacks has totally uneven hem and one leg is a half inch longer than the other. If I wanted that quality of work I would have done it myself, not hire a "professional". I am afraid to even look at the other pair of slacks. Avoid Kim's Alterations. read more

I've been bringing my tailoring needs to Kim for many years She never disappoints. Her work is always accurate.

I hate to give a bad review, but I am furious with Kim's Alterations at Mountain Run Shopping Center in Albuquerque. I've gone there for years and initially was pleased with the work, but now I'm done. I asked for separating zippers put in 2 garments. She agreed, charged a lot (almost $50)- when I picked them up they had regular zippers. She said "we don't order those kind of zippers; people pay me to take out the separating zippers and put in plain zippers." But that's not what *I* paid her to do. I know my body, my needs and what I want in a garment and what I wanted and was VERY clear about was separating zippers. She agreed, and then argued with me when I picked up the clothes about why it's not a good idea to put in those kind of zippers. If you can't /won't do it, tell me at the beginning, so I can either provide the zipper myself, or take my business elsewhere. Plus, the new zippers don't run the length of the garments, either. One of the garments is now unwearable for what I need it to do (down vest that goes over layers of clothes). In addition, increasingly, each time I go in the last couple of years, she tells me that she can't do what I asked. And prices have gotten very expensive. All these things have have taken me to the end of the road with this business. I'll seek out another tailor. You'd be wise to do the same. read more

Wow! I have used Kim for 2 about 15 years now... She is fast, does quality work and has items complete as scheduled until today... She stayed late and completed my slacks... Love this Shop! read more

I called to ask for pricing and the lady told me "you talk too much, sorry I can't help you." I have never been so disrespected! I will never give this place my business. read more

Listen...if you want a personalized tailor, Kim's is the place. They get a lot of work, and if you are not royalty with your own tailor, you will wait a week. Get real, spoiled children! If you REGULARLY need alterations done, Kim's is the place. They are professional and I have been using them for 11 years. read more

Professionally finished alterations of trousers and dresses. Accurate prediction of completion of work. Fair prices. Great service!

Get an estimate in writing! I was charged almost 300% of the estimated price for my sewing job. Last Monday, I was quoted $1 per patch for sewing seven scout badges onto uniform sashes for my kids. When I came to pick up the sashes today, I was charged $20.33, not $7 plus tax as expected. read more

Used to be very good. I had been using Kim for several years for all my tailoring needs. Work was fine. She adjusted the length and waist on a pair of dress slacks I recently purchased. While wearing them the very first time, after picking them up, I noticed the cuff on the left leg had not been properly stitched and had come loose. I took them back to Kim to ask her to fix it and I was very surprised at the reaction. She and her sister said over and over that it wasn't their responsibility and not their thread. They then told me they would have to charge me $5 to fix their mistake. Totally blown away and disappointed at the attitude and lack of accountability. read more