Reasonable price and excellent work! Her Spanish is also so good! Do NOT go last minute, that is just plain inconsiderate on your end. She is very busy since she works alone. I got the bottom of my wedding guest dress shortened and Lydia made it look like it was never cut or re-sewn! She used thread that matched my dress color perfectly and steamed the wrinkles out of my dress (I should have steamed the shawl, but that's my fault ). Now I need to get married before she retires haha! A true Bay Area gem! read more

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I used Yelp's Project feature to assist in finding a local tailor to help fix a rip in my dupatta scarf. Lydia quoted me $20 for the service and said she could try a certain stitch to fix it as best she could which included hand sewing. She cautioned that it would not be invisible but she'd do the best she could. I appreciated Lydia's reasonable quote and her honesty. She was also local, which made pick up and drop off easier. Price wise, I found Lydia very reasonable. While a couple of places quoted $15, they were located in San Jose which would have been a further pick up and drop off for me. Lydia finished the job less than 24 hours after I originally dropped off the piece. I thought it might take a few days, so this was a pleasant surprise. I think she did a great job. Overall, I had a good experience. Excellent communication, reasonable price, and honesty / managed expectations on the fix. Thank you! read more

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LYDIA IS A LIFE CHANGER. Looked into her initially for wedding dress alterations to understand my options, and never looked back. I came to Lydia understanding that I was shit outta luck. I had received a dress with sizing that was extremely off (brides, this is your warning to not order online) and she made the impossible possible - my dress went from being ill fitted to fitting like a glove. It was engineering magic! I cannot recommend her enough, and will be going to her for all of my future alterations. Lydia, I am forever grateful to you and your patience with me! Thank you for all of the great chats and being your wonderful self. To all the folks looking for alterations, Lydia is IT! Just make sure you give her enough time to make your alterations so it isn't stressful for either of you haha. read more

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Working with Lydia on my wedding dress was an absolute dream. Her accuracy and delicate craftsmanship brought my wedding dress to life with such elegance. She guided me through every fitting with care and commitment, making sure every detail was perfect. Thanks to her, I felt truly confident and beautiful on my special day she made me look and feel amazing! read more

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Lydia was so fun to work with! I came with a dress that was adjustable and does not look flattering on a petite sized body like mine. She problem solved the best way to work with the dress and make it look snatch and made for me despite the state of the fit of the dress was on me. I enjoyed our appointments and she also gave tips to make my bust look amazing for wedding day! Highly recommend her and I'd come back for any alterations in the future! read more

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I came to Lydia for help with a hem on a somewhat complicated sequined gown. She asked me to come in for a fitting at her home studio before giving me a quote. At the fitting she was thorough, transparent, and personable. She gave me the price up-front, finished the job when she promised, and had me come back for a final try-on before sending me on my way. The dress came out looking perfect, as if it were made for me. To be honest, the total cost was more than I had originally anticipated, as the job ended up being more than just the hem (which I fully understood after the initial fitting). With that said, seeing the end result and the pride Lydia takes in getting every little detail right, I think it was worth it. I will definitely be giving her future business. Do not hesitate to trust her with any job that needs to be done just right. read more

Lydia is absolutely amazing! I brought her my wedding dress that needed a lot of fixes and alterations, and she handled everything perfectly. She even meticulously fixed the lace, which was unbelievable. I'm so happy with how my dress turned out. Meeting with her was honestly a highlight of my planning process, she is real and honest. She's an amazing person and a talented professional and I can't recommend her enough. read more

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Lydia is transparent and very reasonably priced, great at her job, listens, and is attentive to details. I had no idea I had gotten a dress two sizes too big and Lydia was fully transparent with me on what she could and couldn't do given my dress style and fabric, how long it would take, and the cost, all on the very first appointment! She has great attention to detail and my dress fit like a glove the entire night. read more

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I had a wonderful time working with Lydia on my wedding dress alterations! She was very professional and did such an amazing and thorough job. I will definitely be coming back to her for future alterations! read more

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I'm so happy that I worked with Lydia on my dress. I was recommended to her by a friend and would definitely recommend her to anyone else. I had no idea what types of alterations I needed on my wedding dress other than hemming and Lydia was able to walk me through all the different options that were possible with my dress silhouette and fabric, including things I definitely overlooked or didn't even know about. She made plenty of suggestions that would enhance my dress on my body even though it would take more time and effort on her end. She was very honest and transparent with her pricing and gave me time to decide and get second opinions. I met with her a total of four times, three of them fittings, within the span of three months. Make sure you account for the time needed to meet, especially if you have a dress with lots of fabrics or materials. Lydia was also super helpful with the undergarments and shoes I'd be wearing, even teaching me how to properly wear the Boomba. Made a significant difference. I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day and it's thanks to Lydia. read more

I believe Lydia is magic. She is truly amazing at what she does! I am forever grateful to her. I brought in a dress 3 sizes larger that didn't even look like a wedding dress on me, but I had to wear this dress on my wedding day. It was really an amazing journey working with her. She took the time to understand you, your body shape, your wants and needs. Of course all of this will a little bit of feedback. It was all like a puzzle. I met with her for weeks trying on, altering, section by section on every part of the dress. Then my final fitting she met my family and it was a final goodbye. The day of my wedding my dress fit my body customized just for me. If you come across her page it was meant to be. Thank you Lydia! read more

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Lydia truly made my experience so lovely from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel so comfortable, like I'd known her for years, and she honestly felt like family. She's also incredibly honest and will tell you like it is, which I really appreciated and trusted. My dress fit perfectly, and you can immediately tell she's an expert at her craft. Her attention to detail really shows, and I couldn't be happier. I would absolutely recommend her. read more

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Lydia was great. Got back to me right away, set up a time quickly, we met and she was fun and straight to the point. My dress was done well and fast and looking forward to working with her again in the future! read more

Lydia is great! Super professional. I had 3 pairs of pants hemmed - they were done well and on time. So happy I dropped another pair off. Glad I found her! read more

Lydia was amazing. My dress turned out perfectly. She added sleeves, hemmed the skirt, and accommodated additional late requests at a very reasonable price. My dress held up beautifully through dancing, a million hugs, and trekking around outdoors during photos. She was a joy to work with and I will miss her now that my wedding is over I absolutely recommend Lydia for any alterations needed. read more

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Lydia did wonderful work on my wedding dress. It fit like a glove and I had no issues the day of. Since it was a strapless dress, she made sure the dress wasn't going anywhere and that it hugged in all the right places. She is very detail oriented, transparent on the work she is doing to the dress, progress she's made at each try on visit, and what additional work still needed to be done. She will be honest with you on what looks good, what works, and what doesn't. She even took the time to teach me how to handle and transport the dress since the fabric was more prone to wrinkles. I received so many compliments and the photos turned out beautiful as well. You will need to make time to go a few times throughout to try on the dress a few times as she works on making the alterations, but that is because she wants to make sure it fits in the best way possible. So make sure to dedicate the time and schedule time with Lydia well in advance to get on her schedule! read more

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Wow, where do I start?? I was referred to Lydia by a friend because I needed a bustle done do my wedding dress. Unlucky for me, my dress that I ordered came in at the end of April and my wedding was mid June. I was getting rejected left and right by other tailor shops as the nature of my dress requires a bit of work. Lydia, although was already swamped with a busy wedding season, took me in to accommodate me! When I went in, I expected only for my bustle to be done, she noticed that my sleeve needed to be cut to look more fitting to my body. She not only took care of my dress, but she had a lot to offer when it comes to suggestions of what will and won't look good when it comes to alterations to your dress. Another super helpful thing she did was suggest different types of bustles and even showed my MOH how to properly bustle my dress! Can't thank Lydia enough for all that she's done to help me look amazing on my special day. Definitely highly recommend to other brides looking for some alterations! She's also super duper affordable! Pro-tip: the sooner you know you need adjustments, let her know and don't wait till the last minute! Don't swamp her with a tailoring job a month before, she gets super busy! read more

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Lydia did amazing work on my wedding dress! I received so many compliments and truly felt like a princess on my wedding day. She brings a wealth of expertise while always respecting your choices about the services you want. Her focus on the function of the dress and attention to detail really stood out to me, which I truly appreciated. Plus, she is transparent and reasonable with pricing. She was very responsive via text, which made communication easy. Although she had to reschedule a few of my fittings due to bridal emergencies, I appreciated her professionalism throughout. read more

I bought a wedding dress online and needed alterations for my wedding which was only four months away. I found Lydia on Yelp and was so impressed with her reviews. My initial consultation was so thorough, informative, and helpful. I had no doubt that I wanted to work with her, as I am someone who appreciates direct and honest communication. Lydia is very blunt and will tell you that from the get go. She transformed my dress to fit me beautifully, and provided several options for a bustle, which held well all night. Additionally, she instructed me on which bra to purchase and how to apply tape for extra oomph and securing the straps. We even consulted on veil options, jewelry, and shoes. Lydia assisted me with my whole look, and I could not have been happier on my wedding day. Given my busy schedule, I was grateful that I could book weekend appointments when needed. The cost was also very reasonable. Lydia even took the time to teach my maid of honor to bustle the dress to ensure it looked just right. Lydia is clearly very experienced, and if you vibe with her personality you will not be disappointed! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Lydia and her amazing work! Not only is she amazing at what she does, she is also a wonderful person as well! I had gotten a dress that was 5 sizes too big for me and she worked her magic to fit it to me perfectly. She was very straightforward about what was needed and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable in the dress. Her price is extremely reasonable for the extraordinary work she does! THANK YOU Lydia, for turning me into a princess! PS - I will come back and post more pictures once I get them back from the photographer! read more

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Lydia is incredible, she was able to take my wedding dress to the next level by making it fit perfectly to my body and wear comfortably throughout my big day. I first met her at the top of this year and while this was not any easy dress to work with, she was able to see me for all my fittings and make the necessary adjustments weeks before my ceremony. Lydia is thorough and puts her clients first to ensure they receive the best quality results. She was also able to take my husband's suit and hem it to his measurements, so now he has a suit to wear for years. You will not find someone like Lydia just anywhere! She is also very responsive. I would recommend her to anyone looking for alterations. read more

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Look no further, if you have been blessed to find Lydia's page & she can fit you in! She is a genius, fairy god-mother seamstress. From a picture I sent her pre-meeting, she listed at least 5 details specific to the dress, it's fabric, and changes that would need to be made. (She knows her stuff!) During the final fitting, I almost began to cry as we went over the pressed dresses & my veil. I knew the hours of time she put in and the high quality attention and care she gave to not only making sure my wedding dress was perfect, but also making me a reception dress with a HUGE Blue bow (I wanted to be extra;) and altering my bonus girls dresses all before Christmas! The etiquette classes & education on "tape" & bras she gave to me and my teens was worth the prices alone she charged for their dresses. She is beyond reasonably priced for the quality of her work and her commitment to you looking & feeling perfect on your day. I can't tell you enough how much she has meant to me leading up to the wedding day (my own mom on the other side of the country) and look forward to more as my husband and I throw a second ceremony in April! Thank you Lydia for everything, including your suggestions - I'm glad I wore the heels after all :). read more

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Lydia is a personable and very talented seamstress. I bought my wedding dress second hand and it needed the bust taken in, hemmed (7 layers!), bustled added, and back buttons replaced. Lydia likes to say, "if I do my job right, no one can tell your dress was altered at all!" And she was so right. My dress fit me like a glove and looked so good on my wedding day. In the middle of it all, I also brought in a reception dress which I needed the straps swapped out and she gave me some thoughtful suggestions of what would look good and made the changes without issue. I'm very glad I went with Lydia for my dress alterations. She did request a lot of fittings but it's because she's detail oriented and needed to see how the dress fit at every step before finalizing it. read more

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I reached out to Lydia a little over a month before my wedding and she was able to take me in (thank goodness). She helped me alter my wedding dress, reception dress and tea ceremony Ao Dai. Her attention to detail and suggestions were so helpful. Everything fit me like a glove! I came almost weekly to try the dresses on while they were being worked on to ensure the fit was good. She made suggestions on approaches that would work with my budget and I never felt pressured to do anything beyond it if I didn't want to. I appreciate your knowledge and expertise and so much to her quality of work to make everything fit so well. read more

Lydia made my wedding day a dream come true! From the moment I reached out to her I could tell she was knowledgeable and professional. She started by asking me for a picture of my dress to see if she could be of service before scheduling, which I appreciated. We had several dress fittings and each time she was thorough with measurements and making recommendations to make sure the dress fit perfectly, like the type of under garments to purchase - which made the dress fit and look even better on me. This was no simple hem job...she made adjustments that made my simple Azazie gown feel like red carpet couture!! Lydia is extremely knowledgeable about fit and fabrics and technique. She did all the work according to schedule and made sure I knew what to expect each time. She even had me bring a friend to my final fitting to make sure someone knew how to help me get into my wedding dress for my special day. I received so many compliments on my dress and no doubt that was thanks to the excellent fit that Lydia provided. Lydia is a terrific seamstress and is hilarious as well. I'd highly recommend her if you want a custom fit for your special event. read more

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I bought a maxi dress last minute for a wedding that needed to be hemmed. It was a very tight timeline from the date of delivery to the event day but luckily for me, Lydia accepted the alteration despite her packed schedule. She was transparent with me regarding the pleats on my dress and how they might be more challenging to handle. She did an excellent job with the hem and got the dress back to me in time for my event. Her pricing is very fair as well. I definitely recommend her services and will be returning to her for future requests. read more

Lydia is an amazing artist. She tailored two dresses for my wedding (and countless other non-wedding dresses). Technique: - My wedding dress was a fitted corset that was far too large on me. - Most other tailors insisted that they had to redo the entire corset and put in cups that would have just gaped. - Lydia is more sophisticated and creative. She was able to redesign the corset without having to remove the zipper or redo the cups! This saves money and time! Style: - Lydia not only made the dress fit like a goddamn glove, but she made ME fit the dress too. - Most tailors don't think about how you and the dress can better embody one another. But Lydia knows, and she coaches her brides so that the second half of the equation is also addressed. - Lydia coached me on how to wear the dress, which undergarments were needed, how to put on the undergarments, how to adjust my posture so that the dress looked natural on me. - She even sewed my veil for me! I feel so blessed that I found Lydia because she was my fairy godmother. I thought of her when I was getting ready for my wedding and cried because that's how important she was in making me a bride. She is a generous and kind soul who really cares about her brides. Lydia's prices are also very, very reasonable. She does this work because she cares, and that is priceless. I'll add more photos of the dresses once I get them from my photographer! read more

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She is very professional and detailed. Gives very good advices and delivers work on time

My coworker recommended Lydia to me, and I couldn't be more grateful. The attention to detail and care that went into tailoring both my gown and City Hall dress were truly exceptional. From the very first fitting, I felt confident that I was in great hands. Lydia took the time to understand my vision and made sure each dress hugged and contoured my body perfectly. She's incredibly personable, and I always enjoy our conversations whenever I make the trip from San Francisco for fittings. With many years of experience, Lydia is truly knowledgeable and offers thoughtful advice to ensure each dress made me look and feel absolutely stunning. Not only was her work impeccable, but her prices were also incredibly fair -- especially given the high quality and level of detail she put into her work. read more

Lydia is amazing. I brought 4 pairs of jeans/pants for her to tailor. She not only took the time to measure everything to perfection (into my exact liking), but also educated me on how to take proper care of them. She's very knowledgeable. The craftsmanship was great along with her vibrant personality. The pricings were also super affordable (I compared multiple places prior). I definitely will be going to her for all my future alteration needs! read more

For detailed and trustworthy alterations Lydia Lee is the one to turn to. Her work is quality and she strives for precision. I went to Lydia with the simplest of dresses, knowing that the simplest lines need the most discerning eyes. The work was completed beautifully and within a short timeline. Thank you for your hard work Lydia. read more

If I could give Lydia 1000 stars, I would! My wedding date was 8/17/24. I ordered my dress from Janene's in Alameda on 9/2023 with estimated delivery date of mid-June 2024; a whole whopping 9 months. Janene's dress selection is great and the staff are "nice", but that's about it. When June rolled around, I was so stressed because my dress still haven't come in yet; they kept saying it's going to be delivered soon and soon became 2nd week of July. 37 days until my wedding; 37 days to find someone to help with alterations; because who are we kidding - Janene's was quoting me half the price of the dress for alterations plus some princess class or whatever. I saw and got quotes from 2 other ladies, which yes, they were cheaper than Janene's (I'm pretty sure everyone is cheaper than them), but I wasn't confident/comfortable as the 2 ladies seemed like they were rushing thru what the alterations would be and were also a little dismissive. I finally met with Lydia on 7/17/24 (exactly a month from wedding date) and I immediately knew she was the one. She took her time to examine my dress, went over what she would do, and gave me an very fair quote. From start to finish, with all the fittings in between, I trusted Lydia with the whole process and was sure she was going to make my dress perfect, which she did. She is seriously a mad scientist for wedding dresses! My dress was a lot of work: cutting the many layers to match my height in heels, removing and reapplying the floral appliques higher, taking the boning out of the corset and stitching it by hand to bring it in because the dress was too big, sewing in a belt, creating the bustle, etc., but she did it all and more! And super meticulously at that. Her whole thing is making the dress fit your body; and that was exactly what she did. I could literally be the leader of the IBTC, but she made suggestions of what to buy, how to tape things in, and taught my bridesmaids how to help with that and how to bustle! My dress survived 2 dips and 1 lift on my wedding day and still looked fantastic by the end of the night. I received so many compliments and I could not thank Lydia enough for all of her hard work and dedication :') She even recommended what kind of veil would look best with my dress and helped me press it too! I attached a before and after photo to this review. Although it doesn't look like much changed, the pic on the left was actually super loose and way too long; probably 5-7 inches too long. On the right photo (after alterations), the dress fit my body like a glove; the belt inside made it feel super secure and was invisible, the dress just barely touches the floor, and not pictured, but the bustle was perfect! It allowed me to twirl and do my first dance seamlessly. Although my dress came super late and I had a thousand other things to stress about for the wedding, my dress was one thing I knew I didn't have to worry about because it was in Lydia's hands. I cannot recommend Lydia enough and am so happy I found her in the nick of time :) read more

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Lydia was able to make my dress fit like a glove. My dress was a strapless heavy dress and I was afraid I would have to tug it all day but Lydia made sure it was molded to me and I couldn't have been happier. From the start she was very transparent about pricing and gives her honest and expert opinions about alternations. She made some modifications to my neckline and skirt of dress and I couldn't have been happier with the end results. read more

I purchased my dress from Janene's in Alameda back in February and didn't receive it until the end of August for my November destination wedding. I was in a crunch for time and was so grateful to find Lydia. She paid attention to every detail on my dress and did most of the work by hand and with so much love and care! She really took care of me and my dress. Everything came out perfectly and I was impressed by her skills! Thank you for everything, Lydia! I will definitely be back for any of my altering needs. read more

I needed a bridesmaid dress adjusted and Lydia made the whole experience nice and easy for me. She gave me a reasonable price for excellent work. I feel like she really went above and beyond to help me out. 10/10 would recommend! read more

I can't thank Lydia enough for bringing my dream wedding dress to life! I mean I was swimming in it when I first presented it to her but she took on the challenge and transformed it. From the very first fitting to the final try-on, the experience was absolutely seamless and a good time. She paid such close attention to every detail, listened to what I envisioned, and made expert honest suggestions that made the dress even more perfect than I imagined. My dress fit me like a glove and made me feel so beautiful on my big day. I received so many compliments! If you're looking for someone you can trust with your most important dress ever, I wholeheartedly recommend Lydia. She has the eye to make you look perfect on your wedding day. read more

This is a super overdue review for Lydia who helped me altered my second hand wedding dress that I absolutely could not zip up initially. Lydia worked her magic and make the dress look amazing on me and so grateful to have her as part of my wedding journey. Definitely missed the visits with her leading up to the wedding and thank you so so much again. So glad I found you, Lydia :) read more

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Lydia is SO extremely talented. I got married on Oct 7 and my mom and I took our dresses to her for some alterations and she was amazing! She's very good at communication and meeting deadlines. The quality of work is also wonderful. I LOVED how my dress came out and it fit perfectly. She's definitely our new go-to for any kind of alterations. :) We love you, Lydia! -Sam & Nick read more

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Where do I begin? Lydia was a lifesaver for my wedding! I originally bought my dress from Turkey and in the initial process when I did my last fit it felt fine, fast forward when I got home it didn't fit anymore! I felt scammed and betrayed. That's when I went into full panic mode and found Lydia. Bless her heart she took me in on short notice.. She fixed so many areas of my dress In that time being that I was amazed! She fixed the sizing in the back, my neck line(before it was totally messed up), sleeves(could move after she fixed it!), made a bustle for me, and added another piece to my veil, as well as pressed my dress! She also told me which under garments I needed for my dress that I didn't even think about! She made me feel so calm every time I went for a fitting, I knew I was in good hands. Also she's a great human being, I remember I broke down the day I went to pick up my dress and she made me feel so much better. Besides being a great tailor she's an amazing person. I wish nothing but the best for her, she truly made my wedding day so special. Thank you Lydia! read more

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Loved how the dress turned out in pictures! Very happy with the alterations and fit of my dress! read more

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