got a hold of them. They have been busy, linh is amazing! Quality is still good and she offered face masks for hospital workers.

This review is long overdue! I absolutely LOVE Linh's Alterations. So I used to go to a Dry Cleaning place to get my alterations done but felt it was time to find another place. Decided to come here after seeing it on Yelp! So glad I did. Came here a few times so far. First Time: I needed to get pants altered for work. The process was easy and quick. They measured me and informed me of when to pick it up. It was affordable too! What really got me was when he offered me an ice cold bottled water. I've worked in customer service and high end retail so I APPRECIATE the little details and really taking care of the customer. Picked it up and my pants was perfect! Second Time: So I had a big family event coming up and found the perfect pants but just needed the length altered. I was so busy that I ended up waiting until the last minute. They were able to accommodate my order and make sure it was done in time for my event. They even did it while they had to close their shop for renovations. They kept me updated and it was DONE in time!!! Those pants are now my ALL TIME FAVORITE pants! Tips: -Must find street parking or park somewhere close by! -Check in on Yelp! for a discount. I keep forgetting to do that! read more

Was graciously asked to be a bridesmaid, but would need to order my dress online. Scary thing about ordering a dress is getting the right size and measurements, so I was told to get myself measured by a pro. Immediately whipped out my yelp app to guide me, then lo and behold Linh's stood out with it's glowing reviews. Decently priced with friendly service? I'm there! I was able to conveniently make my appointment online, choosing the type of service I wanted. It said measurement for that type is free but...stay tuned. It's kind of located in a weird place; its in a building that's located on the corner of keeamoku and kinau. When you're turning right at the stop light, it's that building right there. It's also such a small building, you're likely to miss it (like I did) so keep your eyes sharp! They don't have any parking, and didn't want to risk parking in the lot by the gas station, so I drove around the block and parked across the street from the park for metered parking. Arrived promptly for my 4pm appointment, but saw that Linh was still working on a customer (it's a super small shop with the pawn shop, so I was surprised to see her working out in the open). My friend and I sat down while the man helped another customer before us. It was kind of awkward, so we sat and waited for my name to be called. The man finally got around to asking if I had an appointment and told me to wait for Linh. 15 minutes later, she came out and asked what kind of measurement I needed. Told her that I was looking for get measured for a bridesmaid dress since I needed to order one, she immediately grabbed a piece of paper with guidelines for measuring for a dress and went over them with me, which was nice. She would warn me or let me know what or where she would be measuring. When it came time to pay, she told me that for that type of measurement it was $25. 0.0 Alrighty...thought I read that it was free but she did do some work to measure. But $25? 0.0 Paid and she handed me bottles of water (one for me and the other for my friend). Overall: The Good: -I liked that she had a sheet of where and what to measure, and that she went over things to explain what and where she would be measuring. I didn't feel uncomfortable with her, which was nice. The Bleh: -Parking is gawd awful. -Service: I read about how friendly their service was, but I didn't feel very welcomed? No smiles, no hello, no nothing really. -Price: $25 seemed a little steep for a measurement. I've read about others having problems with prices. Maybe she should give people a heads up before proceeding? Before coming here, I had been thinking about bringing my jeans here to get hemmed (short people problems) but I think I'll just look elsewhere. read more

I don't know what that guy's problem is but he doesn't even acknowledge you when you walk in! I came to pick-up my clothes and he never greeted me and he NEVER thanked me when I picked up my clothes! At least tell me THANK YOU when I leave! read more

They are so patient and sweet. They even give you a bottle of water before they start. The changing room is behind closet doors and lined with mirrors and the alteration business is joined with a pawn shop, but once you get past the weird layout of the place you'll realize the creativity of the space and the great service! read more

Linh's Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I made an appointment to get my wedding dress hemmed. They were pretty fast with assisting people and knew exactly wha needed to be changed or altered. After discussing with Linh on the estimated price, she somehow increased it by $50 even WITH discount. It came out to almost $270. Not as cheap as she had explained, and it definitely seemed really pricey. I also had to make a payment then and there if I wanted to get it altered with her, but I said no. Overrall, friendly people and parking is available for you at the gas station (walking distance: less than 1 min away). read more

I needed a simple hem on my simple dress for an event about 10 days away. I called in advance with the dates and details and was told it "wouldn't be a problem" and to come in. I made an appointment and came in and was immediately greeted with a bunch of complaints on how busy they are by the man at the desk, who is the very person who told me my request wouldn't be a problem previously on the phone. I was then informed that I would be charged extra because of my time frame, something that was not previously mentioned. I completely wasted my time coming down to their shop and I am now in a scramble to get this work done. I would not recommend Linh's Alterations- very unprofessional and unreliable. read more

With COVID effecting my original wedding in LA I bought a last minute gown for my fiancé and I to have an elopement on the island. I went to Linh's to get it altered on fairly short notice. I appreciated her making it happen and doing an amazing job altering the dress. She even caught that the straps on the dress were sewn wrong and fixed that too. My dress consisted of pearls from top to bottom so I imagine this was a pretty difficult alteration. She also provided me with two handmade face masks for myself and the groom for our wedding day. Such a nice woman and great alteration work! read more

$30 for a simple hem, was late so gave $5 discount which was nice but when I got home noticed 3 tears on a brand new dress which I knew weren't there before. They were either intentional because I was a little upset it was late or they don't take good care of your garments. Wasted $30 and ruined a dress I was planning on wearing for friend's wedding. Avoid at all costs! read more

Everyone needs a good tailor and Linh's is mine! I had a beautiful dress with an elegant train that someone had stepped on and ripped at a party, so I needed to get it fixed. My dress was over $500 so I really wanted to make sure whoever fixed it didn't botch the job with weird stitching. After reading all of Linh's glowing reviews on Yelp, I decided to give her my business. She's located right on Keeaumoku Street, off of the Beretania intersection right next door to a Texaco gas station. There are a few parking stalls adjacent to the building and she shares the space with a pawn shop. An odd combination for sure, but retail rent is pricey these days. When you walk in you'll find a clean shop with pawn shop items on one side and Linh's dressing room and mirrors on the other. Linh greeted me and had me try on the dress so she could explain what she'd be altering. Since the dress has a mermaid style bottom and the rip was in a weird spot, she decided to trim the train and alter the front bottom opening. Essentially it was not quite as dramatic, but still gorgeous and rip free for $50. I agreed to the alterations and paid her. She filled out a slip and told me it would be ready in two weeks. I picked up my dress on the agreed upon date and it was perfect! I'll definitely be coming back and bringing in other items which need repair. I feel really good about the work that she does and I know I'm not going to learn to sew anytime soon! read more

I needed my bridesmaid dress taken in a bit at the top. The customer service was wonderful. She was super sweet and gave me a couple of options as to how I wanted it taken in. I let them know I wasn't pressed for time and was able to pick it up on a scheduled date time two weeks later. Came out to $50, but for reasons I'm still not clear on, I ended up getting 15% off. Was pleasantly surprised they were able to maintain the pleating in the back! I would definitely come back! read more

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Some of the worst customer service I've encountered as well as trying to totally rip me off! I went for several alterations on different occasions because the reviews seemed good, while the work was as expected the wait times and price were ridiculous! Almost twice as much as what I paid in Beverly Hills for the same work! On top of being over priced for a simple hem the wait time was nearly 3 weeks! On my last visit he quoted 9 dollars more for the same job.. then told me I was wrong and it was never the original price I paid- I have Receipts's and so do they. Then after debating price for the exact same request as previous visit i was then quoted 3 weeks, when I lol dissatisfied the guy said "What you don't have clothes?" Excuse me! So incredibly rude, needless to say I did not leave my belongings and will not return- since then I found an alterations shop that does the same job for literally half as much and in less than a week turnaround. Shop elsewhere read more

I chose this place due to the great reviews but the man that assisted me had no idea what he was doing. I came in with a gown and already have measurements of where I wanted it. He insist I try it on . Okay sure.. then I come out and he asked me where was my heels. What do you mean my heels. I want it 2 inches exactly off the ground why would I need heels. Then he said sorry cannot help you. What a I would not come back or recommend this place. Just awful experience and service. read more

This is why Yelp is so great! Do not judge a book by its cover - you have to come here for your alteration needs! I have passed by this place many times and when you see Pawn Shop & Alterations - you kind of go hmmmm. But I went on Yelp and saw Nat's review and read other Yelpers reviews and thought I would give it a try. I took two Aloha Shirts and a ripped sweater in for altering, total cost $35 - very reasonable for three pieces. When I was first walking in - I was totally prepared for a dark room (like a pawn shop) with someone sitting behind a counter watching TV and eating their home lunch. Yes, I watch too many movies:) It was the complete opposite! You walk in to an open space with white walls and plenty of light. To the right is a mirrored alterations platform and dressing rooms, to the left - the biggest TV with split screen shots of the interior for security, a fish tank and right above the counter - an array of tennis trophies sitting up top a high shelf (courtesy of , I think, the owner ) If you see a young high school student behind the counter - her uncle apparently won those - she not only translated for her aunt what the costs where, she rang me up and made sure I was well taken care of - you go girl! Park at the Chevron next door as there is parking against the wall that is free. I appreciated the great service and work on hemming the shirts - this will be my go to place from now on for alterations - which means I may go shopping just a little more now - thank you Nat and the rest of the Yelpers who reviewed this place! read more

The only alteration place in Honolulu I would recommend! I've had a couple things tailored here and everything came out perfect, both times. The shop owners are very polite and their service is always prompt. The shop itself is very well kept. Getting things tailored in Hawaii can be extremely expensive but they price their services fairly and have always had my clothes ready on time. read more

It's been almost 2 weeks since my wedding and needed ample time to write a proper review for Linh's alterations because I still cannot thank her enough. I had a horrendous experience at RK Bridal (you can read my review on their page) where I needed my dress re-altered a week prior to my wedding day (a bride's worst nightmare)! Linh was GOD SEND. She pointed out mistakes they made and told me she can rush it for me. I never had that "dress moment" until the day I picked up my dress from Linh. My best friend started crying then I started crying and Linh started tearing too! It was such a sweet moment. I was SO UNBELIEVABLY thankful for her. She fixed it and took a dress I despised and made it something I was proud to wear on my wedding day. And she told me if it wasn't perfect that she would work all night to have it ready for my wedding day! If that's not great service, I don't know what is. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! read more

I came here on a Yelp recommendation, looking for a rush job on a suit (multiple pieces), and Linh delivered! She knew exactly what needed to be done for a great fit, and managed to get it all done in a week. What's more, she gave out bottles of water on each visit. How nice. Highly recommended! read more

The alteration work was fairly high quality but the price was a little high for the work.

How can you not like a place that is both a pawn shop and an alterations shop? Or a place that plays Yanni live in concert, or Celine Dion live in concert on a large flat screen TV? If those things don't sell you on this place, maybe the following will: -Linh's is clean and well lit. -They are very friendly. -They do good work. I've brought several pairs of jeans and slacks here. I've been going here since Sears closed and I've been very pleased. -They take credit cards. -As you are checking out, they offer you a cold bottle of water. Parking is not great but you can quickly park at the Chevron on Keeaumoku/Beretania, or street park on Kinau. read more

I am vertically challenged and I had spent quite a bit of money on some beautiful maxi dresses and a pair of pants. My mom (bless her heart) was kind enough to hem the pants for me, but she would not touch the maxis and the waistline of the pants for fear that she might irreparably damage them. She insisted I take them to a professional. Back in high school, I used to take my prom dresses to Angel Tailor but that was nearly a decade ago (insert sweaty, nervous laughing emoji here) and according to you always-helpful Yelpers, the quality of alterations at Angel Tailor has declined. Womp womp. I used to work at Bebe ages ago and, luckily, I remembered that we used to send all of our clients' purchases to Linh's for free alterations if you were part of Club Bebe (great tip for frequent Bebe shoppers, btw. lots of perks, plus sign-up and membership is free!). We never had a complaint and the Yelp reviews for Linh's were all great. Their website recommends calling or emailing to make an appointment so that's what I did. If you are last-minute or impatient like me, just go ahead and call. They're super friendly and accommodating and I was able to schedule an appointment that afternoon after work. Got to Linh's. Super clean and well lit -- I was admittedly expecting the worst when I realized the place doubles as a pawn shop. Everyone there was super friendly. I was there for quite some time as Linh herself painstakingly pinned up the hem of my dresses and offered suggestions for other alterations that I didn't even consider (e.g., replacing the elastic at the waist of two of my dresses because they weren't sitting correctly at my natural waist, evening out an asymmetrical hemline, etc.) Linh also talked me through the different ways that she could bring in the waist of my pants, since the zipper was on the side and there were (decorative, non-functional) buttons on either side of the waist. It would have been more expensive had she needed to move the zipper, but she was able to save me money and you would never guess that they'd been altered. Please note that you have to stand up straight and remain still for the entire time so that she can ensure an even hem (not an easy feat for me, personally). The dresses I brought in had quite a bit of fabric so I was standing there for kind of a long time. Combined with the bright lights and the illness from which I was recovering, I got lightheaded with only one more dress to go. Linh and her daughter (?) were so, so sweet. They brought me water and chocolate and let me sit until I was ready to resume the pinning process. I was super embarrassed but they were SO nice about it. I paid before leaving. They accept credit cards and now accept ApplePay! I assume they also take cash but don't quote me. The prices are reasonable. I paid $40 per dress, an extra $10 charge for my dress with a lining, and $35 to bring in the waist of my pants. I was scheduled to retrieve my items in ten days but they called me to ask if it would be possible to push my pick-up date back a day or two. Totally fine by me but it was clear that if I had needed the clothes right away, they were prepared to have them ready. I will be back and absolutely recommend. read more

Another reason why Yelp works. I had been looking to get some alterations for my work slacks and since I didn't get them from Nordstrom's, I had to get them altered on my own (your welcome Nordies for that plug). So of course what do I do? I open up Yelp and type in alterations in my area. Of course the first one that catches my eye is a highly rated Linh's. The plus side is that I saw a few of my own personal friends had already used them as well. So I got on the phone and asked them what they thought and that was enough for me to try this place out. Parking is probably their only downfall but if you are just going to be in and out of Linh's just park at the next door Chevron. My pants was ready in about 3 days and it was exactly what I expected and needed. What more could you ask for? Oh and I hear that he was also quite the tennis player back in the day. You can actually see a few of the trophies in the store. On a side note, they are also what looks to be pawn shop so if you want to get your pants altered and sell some of your bling you can probably do that there too. :p read more

I have been vertically challenged since I can remember. I am also addicted to shopping. These two things just don't mix. Thankfully I found Linh's! I'll admit it. I was VERY skeptical when my friend, Jason, recommended Linh's alterations to me. I immediately jumped on Yelp to see what other people said about it. Thankfully Linh's had a lot of great reviews. I stopped in one day with a huge bag of brand new jeans and dresses that had been sitting and waiting in my closet for the longest time waiting to be worn. I had 3 pairs of jeans hemmed and 4 dresses taken in as well as hemmed. The dresses were kind of expensive because I wanted them to be more form fitting so the sides had to be brought in. The jeans cost less to hem. Turn around was a couple of weeks because I had brought in so many items but I didn't mind at all. Service was professional and great. I am VERY happy with the results! Don't mind the fact that this place is half a pawn shop. It's kind of weird but they make it work! There is only street parking but if you are quick you can just park on the side of the building at the gas station and run in quickly. A great big thank you to my fellow Yelpers for helping me fit into my clothes! I can now wear my jeans without them dragging on the ground! I can now wear cute dresses that actually fit! I can now be a stylish mom! Yes! Stylish moms DO exist! read more

My appointment time is at 9:00. It was confirmed also on the email. Parked my car at 8:30 waited till 8:55 to get out my car. I'm outside waiting till 9:14 for them. I'm trying to call but the operator said that the voicemail isn't set up yet. Seriously!!! read more

Just adding to the numerous positive reviews. I needed the sleeves of 2 sports coats hemmed. They did it in about a week for $25 each. Came out perfect. They seem to really care about doing good quality work. Will definitely go back for any alternations need. read more

Linh's did alright! But it could have been better. I went to Linh's about less than a month before my wedding for alterations to my dress. I needed my dress let out around the hips and to add an invisible zipper only. Linh looked at my dress and first quoted me $150. I agreed. Before i even tried on the dress, she jumped the price up to $250. I had no choice but to agree to that as well, I couldn't sit in my dress and was out of time. We went through what needed to be altered and Linh quoted me June 1st for my dress pick up. I came June 1st and the dress was not ready. It lining wasn't put back in because Linh wanted me to try it on. If I had needed the dress then, I would have been out of luck. My wedding is on the mainland so we had to leave June 7th to touch bases with our vendors for our June 14th wedding. Back to the dress, when Linh put it on me, it didn't fit anymore, anywhere. I think she had took out the bust area and I didn't need that. Linh told me to come back on Tuesday for the dress pick up. I did and it was closed up and still had fitting issues. One side was let out more than the other and created a weird shape. I had mentioned to Linh that I wanted it to be more tapered around the thighs to show a more mermaid look but she advised against it. These are things I had asked for in my initial alterations and it wasn't done. In the end, the gown still had fitting issues and Linh blamed the dress. I had to wear a belt to give the dress more shape. I also told Linh I wanted some work in the bust only to make my cleavage pop. In the end, she suggested sewing in a push up bra but of course for more alterations fees. I also asked Linh to bustle the dress and she was unable to, however, she did sew in a hook to carry around my dress for free. When I met up with my sister on the mainland, she was able to bustle the dress in less than 10 minutes! Just a simple 1 point. My sister also did a simple alteration to the thigh area that would allow my dress to taper like I wanted WITHOUT opening the dress up again. I would expect a professional to know these things and not an amateur like my sister (who makes clothes but NOT wedding dresses). If Linh was faster and was on time, even with my last fitting I would have requested more alterations. The dress had its weird moments. A little part of my regrets getting the alterations done because it seemed to fit better around the bust and waist and even the thighs before alterations. If you have lots of time, maybe they are for you. Good luck! read more

We went here to alter my hubbys work slacks, which needed to be shortened a bit. This is the first time we've gone to an alterations store & despite the price, I was pleasantly surprised w/ how good of a job the guy did. Usually, we purchase the slacks from Macys or Nordstrom & just get the free alterations there. However, bc the quality is a gamble when doing so, we decided to pony up the extra money & have them done in a separate locale instead. Just a little tidbit, what everyone says about the lack of parking is 100% true. Essentially, there is none. Linh's is a tiny, hole in the wall place located on the side of Keeaumoku (across from Itchy Butt eatery) as you head towards Makiki. If you've ever been in that area, you'll know that street parking is non-existent. We ended up parking at another location & did a short walk from there. Also, the place is a Pawn Shop as well so don't be fooled by how sketchy it may look from the outside - the interior is actually quite nice & comfy w/ seats, a large tv, and a beautiful giant fish tank. The young lady that helped us was very friendly, and after a quick change in the private changing room, she took the needed measurements & pinned the slacks extremely quickly. We were in and out in less than 10! Picking up was super simple as well, as we had our order retrieved immediately. Although they did ask my hubby if he wanted to try on the slacks to check the length, we opted not to & decided to wait till we got home. The stitching itself was excellent, the perfect length, & after several times in the washer/dryer since then is still holding strong. In contrast, the freebies at the department stores began un-stiching after a month or so =( Five stars to Linh's, and a big Thank You to all my fellow Yelpers whose positive reviews led us here =) read more

Linh was able to alter my dress for me when other's told me they couldn't do it. She also was able to get it done for me quickly as I had pictures I needed it for. It is also beautifully done and you can't even tell that I had to have the dress altered. I will recommend her to anyone and will go nowhere else in the future! read more

I have used Yelp a few times to find good quality services when there are lots of options. When I needed alterations done to my Maid of Honor dress for my sister's wedding, Yelp showed me Linh's Alterations had a 5-star rating (rare!) and many glowing reviews from satisfied customers, including several who told stories about the quick service and how Linh's was even able to meet the needs of rush customers. This was very reassuring since I wasn't able to get the dress altered till the last minute (less than a week & a half away from the wedding date). I arrived at 4:00pm and explained my situation and what the dress needed. I could see from their calendar that they were already very booked up, but they accommodated me anyway. I was amazed at the difference in the fit of the dress originally and the fit of the dress even after just a few expert tweaks with pins. I liked the dress before, but I LOVED it once I saw it tailored to fit me perfectly. I was even more amazed that the price they quoted me was about half of what I was expecting, even with a tiny rush fee. By 4:48, I was fitted, paid, given a date to return by for final fitting, and out of the store. Thank you so much Linh's Alterations! I created an account with Yelp just to make this review and let everyone else know how wonderful Linh's is! I'll be returning to you for sure with any future needs for sewing/alterations. read more

I had two dresses I needed altered, one for an award ceremony and another for a wedding. The first I needed taken in and the second I needed hemmed. A few years ago I went to a lady out in Kailua but I wanted to find a shop closer to town so I found this shop based on the yelp reviews and the reviews were accurate, this is a great shop for alterations! I made an appointment online at their website (http://www.officiallinhsalterations.com/#!bookafitting/c1ivl) and arrived at my scheduled time. I was on a moped so I just parked on the sidewalk, there is also a gas station right nearby you can maybe get away with parking at though the signs say it is for a restaurant next door. Otherwise you're left to street parking. When I arrived the person working was busy with someone else and told me to wait for like 5 minutes. They gave me a bottle of water while I waited which I appreciated. More people came in the shop and were picking up or dropping things off and I was a little irritated that my appointment time wasn't being honored and I was on a bit of a tight schedule, I was worried that all these other customers were going to make my wait much longer than 5 minutes. However, after about 6 or 7 minutes of waiting, another person working at the shop came out and said she would start until Linh was free, I really appreciated this, as I originally thought that it was maybe just one person working there. It turned out there were actually 3 or 4. I was able to change in a dressing room (with AC!) and they got right to work pinning things. It turned out the dress I needed hemmed was cut very unevenly so they made sure to pin it so it would be even. When I had the other dress on that needed to be taken in, Linh did the pinning and it felt good then she put in a couple more pins and magically it was even better, so she really knows her stuff and what will make the dress look the best! The total amount of time for my appointment was about 45 minutes for two dresses, including the wait. The hemming was $45 and taking the dress in was also $45. However I got a 10% off discount as a first time customer. I thought the price was reasonable. 10 days later both dresses were available, I was able to try them on and they were both perfect! She even added a little elastic I think in the back of the dress I needed taken in, to give me a little breathing space. The one that was cut unevenly was perfectly even. I also got a punch card so I will be going back there for my alteration needs. My husband is a groomsman in a wedding coming up so he'll be able to go there which is great that they do both men's and women's clothing. Other perks: They have a fish tank and a TV they turned on to keep you entertained while standing there getting pinned or waiting for the appointment. Overall I'm very happy with their service and their work. I only have pictures of one dress, but it turned out beautifully! read more

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First, I must say, before I try a new place, I check Yelp for reviews and since Linh's Alterations has 5 stars, I knew this place would be good. I had purchased a used wedding gown off the internet. The gown was several sizes too big and in need of serious alteration. I called to see which day was best to bring in my gown because it does take some time to get in-and-out and would need a lot of her time as it needed a considerable alterations. She said, "come down now"! I was very surprised; it was a Saturday morning and I thought for sure she would have brushed me off to a weekday. I found street parking and walked-in to a very clean and well lit shop. She had me change into my dress in an ac dressing room (plus!). She was able to accommodate all my alteration requests and gave me a wonderful idea for a bustle as the underside of my gown is discolored. She was also very straightforward with the price so, I knew there would be no surprises when it came time to paying the bill. She pinned my dress, had me walk around to check fit and really took her time to make sure everything was correct and to my liking before having me leave it. Everyone in the shop was very nice and did not make me feel rushed at all. They even offered me bottled water; sweet right? :) The gown has a lot of applique detail that required removal prior to making any alterations and then sewn back-on so, my dress was at her shop a little over a month. When I called to check on my dress, she remembered me by name and was very cordial. I picked-up my dress this Saturday and it is absolutely everything I ever wanted!!! It fits me perfectly!!! I was worried the applique would sit oddly because they had so much fabric to alter but, all the worry diminished when I realized they made all the necessary adjustments! She put me into the dress, laced it as if I was getting married right then, and so patiently took a bunch of photos for me with my phone. The service I received was exceptional!! I recommend Linh's Alterations to everyone who is in need of a seamstress. read more

I've been to Linh's a few times with some of my most trusted items. She is absolutely amazing and a complete artist. Do not let the location fool you! This is the best place for alterations and tailorwork in Hawaii. I've taken DVF dresses that were too big, dresses the dry cleaner ruined, and skirts that just needed hemming. Every time I've been greeted with great customer service, consultation, and artistry! Go to this place! read more

If it's a simple alteration DO NOT GO HERE. IT'S SO OVERPRICED!!!! Backstory: My mom usually alters my dresses for me. However, she was gone for 2 weeks and I needed the dress in a week. I've read positive reviews from Linh's but everybody else was also complaining about overpricing. But I risk it thinking she must be really good. Alteration: I put on my $30 dress and she started to assess it while I tell her my expectations. The upper body was so loose on me so I wanted the shoulder and chest area to be tighter to see my shape. What's next was unexpected! She charged me $30 with the shoulder alteration, and said would charge me an additional $30 for the chest!! It was such a simple alteration that would only typically take 10 minutes to finish. I only agreed to alter the shoulder area as I would not pay an extra $30. Moreover, this was Dec 3. I told her I need it by Dec 11 but she said it would be ready by Dec 12. If I want it the day before that, I would have to pay an extra $10! It was such a simple alteration I would expect it would be ready in less than a week. I WOULD NEVER GO BACK HERE AGAIN. Other information: - Location is shared with a pawnshop. - Only one small dressing room is available. - They offer you one bottle of cold water. - Communicate effectively over the phone. - Appointments can be book online. - Friendly but don't let them fool you. read more

I brought in an outfit that needed the pants and the arms hemmed. I was pleasantly surprised that not only did they cut it to the size i needed, they replicated the 3 stitch hem at the ends. Also, my jacket needed to have the inner tie strap fixed and they also did that. Turn around time was quick enough for me at about a week. I received the 10% new customer discount and the infamous ice cold bottle water. I did have a tough time looking for parking though. I ended up finding street parking down the road a bit. I would have parked in the gas station lot for a quick pick up but I always get paranoid that my car would be towed so I played it safe. read more

This was a place recommended to me by a coworker. I trusted her personal experience. However my experience was horrible! And I am being polite otherwise this review would be filled with bleeps! First of all I found out that this place can do last minute alterations. Biggest factor why I went there. I was probably stressed and just didn't want to deal with driving, etc. And my mistake was not going to the place I always go to in Chinatown. Chinatown is cheaper!! Murphy's Law kicked my butt because I had a week to hem my daughter's prom dress. Her gown was white. If you have a white gown...I found out they charge you wedding alteration prices! The price she quoted was ridiculous! $80 for the hemming plus $20 for rush job and then the sales tax. Please heed my warning! DON'T EVER GO THERE! Plus the day we went to pick up the dress....IT WASN'T READY! Another FAILURE on Lihn's part!!!! On time my big f'n okole! She told my daughter to come back the next day at 10am. WTF, that was her prom day and we were busy with nails, hair and make-up!! I had a funny feeling on the day we were asked to return and I refused to go there before calling ahead. And Lihn didn't disappoint because.....wait for it....I WAS RIGHT! The dress wasn't ready....YET AGAIN! For all you out there reading this...I would go Chinatown. Better quality ESP the Filipino alteration shops on River St. My daughter and I will plan her next two proms better. We ordered her gown online this year. And next year we will order months in advance so she'll have the perfect dress for her Junior prom. AND we will avoid white! read more

Walked in to have a patch sewn on some clothing. Super reasonable ($5) and they let me come back at the end of the day to pick it up even though I didn't make an appointment. Cute little establishment, I'll be back when I need something hemmed or repaired, definitely! read more

The best alteration place in town!! My friend got her bridesmaid dress altered at this place and it looked wonderful:) Reasonable pricing too! read more

I heard such a great review on this place, so I decided to check it out last year. Last year I had to go to my boyfriend's senior prom, and I honestly did not know that I had to make an appointment with Linh before walking in (since it was my first time there), but she was nice enough to squeeze me in her schedule and take my measurements even when she was about to close. Since it was my first time getting an dress altered she noticed and said I could take a break after standing up for a while. After she took me measurement she told me that it would be ready in a week. A week later I came back to try on my dress, I couldn't been anymore happier than I already was because it was now the perfect dress, the hem made it look like it had never changed, it was beautiful. My boyfriend's mom noticed a flaw that was made the on the dress, she pointed it out. Linh came in and explained to her that it probably happened while she turned it inside out when hemming and it probably got caught to one of the beads, although she said it's not really noticeable the mom wasn't too happy about it. I was actually fine with the full priced i paid since all her effort was put into this dress, but since the mom made a big fuss about it she offered to pay me back half the amount on what I originally paid for the alternation. Of course the mom took advantage of this and took the money when I told her it's okay. But thanks you Linh, for altering my dress, you may see me again when I have to alter another dress. read more

Fast, proficient, efficient and reasonably priced. Me and the GF take anything needing tailoring here. Shared space with a pawn shop. GF's evening dress picked up at Waikele for cheap was tailored magnificently. Jeans keep their original hems and I've had some basic sewing done a number of times for same-day service. read more

Linh is amazing. Hemmed a wedding dress. I asked if it was possible to do a small train when she hemmed it and she said yeah no problem - looked very nice. Perfect length - she made sure of that - hit the floor nicely but was able to walk around without having to lift my dress at all. Also at the last minute when I realized the dress was see through in daylight, she adjusted a way too oversized full slip to fit perfectly inside the dress. Reasonably priced. Linh also loves Shakira. read more

Linh's Alterations - walking around, no tripping on the dress all day all night - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

priced has doubled since the beginning of the year. the service has not improved, and once forgot to complete my order.