I went to Magic Fitters for wedding dress alterations. From the very first appointment, the ladies were phenomenal! They were friendly, welcoming, and explained in great detail how they would work on my dress. I looked forward to all my fittings because I found the ladies to be very lovely. They had the type of energy I wanted to be around before getting married. I never had a problem communicating with them via phone or email, and they were flexible and willing to work around my schedule. The job they did on my dress was impeccable; it fit me like a glove. They detached the sleeves, and they suggested other alterations to make my dress more "breathable" for my tropical destination wedding. They even helped me pack my dress for travel!Thanks so their work l got to dance all night long- I wore the dress for 12 hours and was SO comfortable the whole time! I cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you, Oksana, Irina, the second Irina :) and all the talented ladies of Magic Fitters! PS. I should also add that place itself is big, clean and smells great! I will continue visit Magic Fitters for all my alteration needs. read more

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I just want to say that thanks to Oksana and her team at Magic Fitters, I had an absolutely gorgeous dress. Tailor Irina made all the necessary alterations to make the dress simply perfect. The atmosphere at the fittings was so welcoming and calming that I wasn't worried about my wedding day. I also want to add that I am even more appreciative of the Magic Fitters because they had my dress ready on a very short notice in the midst of pandemic. I am so thankful for making my day special and beautiful!!! To all other brides out there, do not hesitate for a second and go to Magic Fitters! They will take care of all your needs and make your experience pleasant and unforgettable. read more

Magic Fitters - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - New York, New York

Oksana is my go-to. I'm short (5'1") so I constantly need most of my dresses and gowns altered whenever I have an event to go to. She creates the perfect fit. I've brought many dresses (gowns, short dresses, long dresses, etc.) to her over the past few years and she always makes sure to tailor them to perfection. She is so professional and kind, and I know I can trust her! I would highly recommend her! I don't go to anyone else for my alteration and tailoring needs. read more

Update: I brought in 3 items to be altered with mix results, so readers will have to decide for themselves; but, I did add a conclusion at the bottom to assist with potential customers' research. 1. Wedding Gown - The ruffled neck flared out too much and had to be controlled a little bit. This was altered very nicely. - The back was too wide on me and had to be taken in. This too was altered very nicely. - The bottom was too long on me and had to be shortened. It has three tiers and our agreement was to shorten "each" tier and follow the gown's original proportion for each. However, disappointingly, they instead shortened only the "middle" tier. I have two of the same gowns so I'm able to compare the Original vs Altered version; photo attached. - They were late by a few days delivering on the 1st alteration. The reason given to me was they had an emergency helping another bride. While I think it's nice of them to save another bride's day, I feel they should have called to ask me whether I'm ok with the delay before accepting a job that will push my delivery. There's a reason why I brought my gown in early and the reason was to avoid stress; so while they helped another bride they did put me on stress mode. - We were also going to create a cape but I had to scrap the plan as they provided the fabric sample much later than agreed; and when the sample arrived, it did not match the color of my gown. (At the end, I found a private tailor to make my cape.) - Their price is very reasonable. They have a standard rate card for each element of alteration so you know you're not being over-quoted. - Their studio is large and comfortable for brides to do tireless fittings. But note it is on the 3rd floor; stairs only. - Overall, I was happy enough with the work and relieved to retrieve my gown in pristine condition. 2. Stripe Maxi Dress: - Following the fairly successful job of my wedding gown, I brought in two maxi dresses for alterations. - This dress has a low v-neck wrap style. Its original silver snap button by the v was falling off and was to be replaced with a clear plastic button. However, when I came to pick up the dress, I noticed it was replaced with yet another silver button so they had to make the correction while I waited. - The dress's length was too long and had to be shortened. This was done nicely but I'm pretty sure they accidentally created a run in the fabric during this process (it is a delicate material). Of course, they said they did not create the run. So, my recommendation is to thoroughly check your garment with them and ask them to write down on the receipt any existing issues that the garment might have (kind of like when you rent a car). This way, you'll avoid any He said She said when you pick up your garment after alterations. - Between those two issues, I was not happy with the experience. 3. Yellow Maxi Dress: - The back was too wide so the back zipper was bunching up on me. Their solution was to take in / tighten the back. When I picked up the dress and tried it on, the zipper's bunching problem persisted, so they decided to take up the shoulder straps to further reduce the problem but I'll have to come back again. - Today, I did the final pick up and was relieved that it fit fairly well. - However, now both shoulder straps have some alignment issues due to the way they cut the straps. This was not a cheap dress and now it has a cheapened look. - They did not remove the hook & eye at the top of my dress even though it no longer serves any purpose since it now sits at the same level as the top of the zipper. For the price they charged, I should not have to snip it off myself. - There appears to be a small blood stain on the underside of the dress which I'm currently trying to soak out with Spray & Wash (perhaps the seamstress poked herself with a needle?) - Considering the cost + number of visits + I'm trying to wash the little blood stain out... I was not happy with this experience either. In conclusion, YES I would recommend Magic Fitters for wedding gown alteration because it is very difficult to find good tailors at reasonable prices and they did a nice job (but write down your agreements and take photos) but NO I'll skip the hassle for regular outfits. read more

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Oksana and Irene are wonderful! They are my go to seamstress and have been lifesavers for me with my clothes! Not only do they have the best prices, but they also have tons of ideas when it comes to taking in clothes or even taking clothes that are too small to adding fabric for the perfect fit. I highly recommend using Magic Fitters!! read more

I'm so happy to have found Magic Fitters! Oksana and her team are the best, so kind and knowledgeable. I came in with a designer wedding gown that needed several alterations and everything was done perfectly. They even made my wedding veil, which was exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding alterations experience. I've brought in several different dresses since and they never disappoint. I will definitely be a lifelong customer. read more

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So glad I found magic fitters for my last minute wedding dress alterations! They are fast with alterations, prompt appointments, and super sweet! My dress fits like a glove and is everything I wanted! Only wish I remembered to take pictures, will upload after the wedding! read more

Oksana and her team were wonderful to work with and made my wedding day outfit perfect! I was inspired by a designers work to wear pants with a long top instead of a dress, and she made every adjustment and edit that I needed, and gave great suggestions and encouragement when I had doubts about my outfit. She was a joy to work with, and was available to answer all my questions and work with my schedule for fittings. I got so many compliments on my wedding day thanks to the amazing tailoring and artistry at Magic Fitters. Thank you Oksana & Team! read more

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I've gone to magic fitters twice and they have always provided me with exceptional service. I brought in 5 items to be altered the 1st time I came in . I'm a small girl with A short torso, And so I needed multiple alterations on each outfit. The end result with absolutely amazing the clothes I bought fit Perfectly now. Since I did multiple alterations, The total did come out to be a bit pricey, but totally worth the cost. If there is an alteration that you don't agree with that they suggest they are happy to accommodate your needs and desires. I usually have the clothes back within a week's time. Sometimes I have to come back in for a second fitting and that's another week, But they always ask me when I need the clothes by and they are usually able to accommodate it. They are very friendly and kind and I've already gone back to them a second time for a new clothes. read more

Randomly found Magic Fitters while in a cab going up 6th Avenue. Easily made an appointment online. No trouble at all! Even better, they will come to your house. I thought that was amazing! More importantly though, when I got there, the ladies were so warm and comforting in whatever I wanted to do with my articles of clothing and spoke English! (This isn't your dry cleaners tailor) They would make recommendations for my body type and they were usually right so I would go with their recommendations. I have been going back ever since which has been over the past two months ago. read more

I discovered this place after stumbling across it on my way to work out upstairs. The studio is beautiful, and exactly the ambiance I wanted for my wedding dress alterations. The team alerted a Pronovias crepe dress for me, and did not stop altering until I was 100% happy. At one point I felt that the length was too short, which I thought would be unfixable, but instead they lowered the dress down from the neckline instead! I can not recommend the talent and friendliness of these ladies enough! They know what they're doing and gave great advice throughout the process (veil, bustle etc.) My only complaint was that I had many of my fittings in the summer and walking up 3 flights of stairs meant I was pretty sweaty once I got there - so go slow if you're as unfit as me!! read more

Brought them a bridesmaid dress that was 3 sizes too big, and tailored horribly. At the time, I thought my options were to risk it with a potentially bad tailor, or wear a paper bag down the aisle. Came back 10 days later, and the dress was honestly unrecognizable. The ladies at Magic Fitters will work with you to discuss alterations in depth to make sure you're on the same page before they cut into your clothing! I had my entire gown custom fitted to my body, and a long leg slit added. What impressed me most is that they went above and beyond with attentive details that I hadn't even thought to ask for: adjusting the dress lining (originally a heavy material) and sewing it to the outside chiffon layer (for a slinkier look), adding minimal darts in the bust area, etc. Price was fair for the amount of care and work put into the piece. Oksana also noted that while they specialize in gowns/bridal wear, they also service small alterations such as hemming, etc. for very reasonable prices. Thoroughly impressed and would recommend! read more

I was referred to Magic Fitters by the boutique where I bought my wedding dress - and I'm so happy that I was! In addition to doing a perfect job with my wedding dress - Oksana & the ladies at Magic Fitters were friendly and incredibly flexible, going above and beyond by working within my tight timelines (they managed to tailor my party dress last minute as well). I'll certainly plan to come back to them with regular tailoring, and highly recommend their services! read more

I am so lucky to have found this place, the women are as lovely as they are talented. I have trusted them with all sorts of alterations. From a very complicated beaded bridesmaid dress (see photo) to skinny jeans, they know exactly what to do! I won't go anywhere else for alterations. Did I mention the space is large, sunny, gorgeous and on top of the M/F trains! read more

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It was such a great pleasure working with Magic Fitters! I brought my wedding dress in for alterations over a year ago and due to COVID my wedding got postponed. Oksana was very accommodating and extended my alterations time frame. They were very detailed and quick on getting my dress altered. Today I went to pick up my dress and it looks Amazing! I highly recommend them if anyone is looking alterations service read more

Review 1: I cannot say enough good things about MagicFitters. Oksana is warm, genuine, incredibly patient, and understanding. The craftsmanship in her Studio is top notch. The team of seamstresses knows what they are doing, and it shows in their work. I first met Oksana when I stumbled into MagicFitters shortly after they opened on W. 16th - conveniently right across the street from our apartment. The second I met her I knew I was in good hands. I felt like being invited into an old friends' home. She was so kind and genuine (although I had wandered in without an appointment) and she made me feel instantly comfortable. For my wedding rehearsal dinner, MagicFitters altered a Catherine Dean white midi skirt from BHLDN to better fit my petite frame, and they took in a lace bodysuit from Josie Natori. The bodysuit was a tricky item to alter -- it's delicate and unlined, but she made that thing fit like a glove. After only a few short days, I left incredibly happy; happy with the alterations, the reasonable prices, and thrilled that my tailors were now right across the street from me! I'll never get anything altered or fitted from anyone else, ever again. Based on the alterations MagicFitters had done for my rehearsal dinner outfit, it was apparent they have the expertise and skills to complete any job - big or small. It was also clear that Oksana operates her Studio with integrity - she's a straight shooter and isn't looking to rip off her customers. The whole team at MagicFitters wants you to be happy with both the results and the experience. UPDATED REVIEW (# 2): At the end of September, I went back to MagicFitter's Studio. This time, I was days away from my wedding with a pretty horrible bridal nightmare on my hands. After nine months of fittings at a highly regarded bridal salon in Soho where I purchased my dress in February, the result I took home was ill-fitting at best, incomplete at worst. I left the bridal salon knowing my efforts to fix this thing there were 99.9% moot, but I got in a cab anyway and took the dress straight to MagicFitters. Most places would have either 1) baulked and turned me away (it was a lot of work in a pretty unreasonable time frame), or 2) agreed to some element of alteration for the same boatload of cash I just paid to the Soho bridal salon. But like I said earlier, Oksana, the owner of MagicFitters, is a woman with integrity. She saw a person in need of help and extended her hand. Oksana and Yuliya went through every detail and flaw in the gown. It needed a TON of work, but Yuliya remained resolute in her commitment to not only fix the dress but improve it. She added beautiful hand beading and intricate design details that blew me away. Within the week, Yuliya had overhauled the entire thing and fit it to my frame perfectly. Oksana kept me posted in real time via texts on Yuliya's miracle work, sending me photos of the progress and putting my mind at ease. They even made special trips to the Garment District to get the right type of lace this particular dress needed (these women are angels amongst us). When I say they went above and beyond, I am not exaggerating. It was all-hands-on-deck at MagicFitters to get this dress in shape by my wedding date, and it is not an exaggeration when I say that Oksana and her team moved heaven and earth for me. They recreated what the dress was supposed to be from the ground up, and the result was truly magic. Thank you, Oksana and team, for keeping me sane and for making me the dress of my dreams. I can't recommend Oksana and MagicFitters enough. You will not find a more dependable, honest and quality service. That's what MagicFitters is all about. read more

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I've been using magic fitters for all of my bridesmaids dress needs and they are amazing! Super speedy and they can easily look at the dress or item and let you know exactly what needs to be altered to make sure you leave looking your best. I went in thinking I only needed a hem but they were able to alter the top of the dress to make it fit even better than I expected. I trust them with all of my alteration needs and totally trust their opinion. read more

They butchered my dress, and did poor quality work. They were gossiping and giggling about me in Russian (I think). Basically they ruined my wedding dress. Do not go here! read more

Magic Fitters is truly amazing! I contacted them 4 months before my wedding for special project. My niece who is 5 years old, was my flower girl. My mother saved my flower girl dress from 1995/1996 and I really wanted my niece to wear it. I emailed them and Oksana answered me right away. She said that they would be delighted to take on the project.I made an appointment and took the dress in along with my niece. Oksana and the seamstress looked at it, took my niece's measurements and made suggestions on how they will make the dress more modern, but still keeping it's original feel. I am beyond happy with the job that they performed! Magic Fitters really took the dress to the next level and it looked beautiful. I recommend them 100%. Great customer service and a job well done. Thank you to Oksana and her team! read more

Booked an appointment online after reading reviews here. Received a text the night before at 9 p.m. (after I had requested off work the next morning) asking to reschedule. Turns out, the location no longer exists as listed on yelp. The business is in-house at a Manhattan bridal shop (which has challenging availability) or a studio in Brooklyn - I thought that was deceiving. I asked for additional availability the next day given I had already requested time off work and received a response "definitely can't make tomorrow morning." Said they would get back to me with additional availability, never did. read more

Highly recommend Magic Fitters. Was referred by a work connection and do not regret it. Oksanna and her team were highly knowledgeable. They listened to what I wanted and made it happen. They also created my beautiful cathedral length veil to go with my wedding gown and worked on my daughters flower girl dress. They were super timely and packed my dress beautifully in a suitcase for me take to our wedding destination so that it would not be wrinkled upon arrival. Magic fitters' pricing is very reasonable. Great overall experience and highly recommend! read more

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Magic Fitters/Oksana is now my permanent seamstress! After bringing my dress that I ordered from Singapore and my (now) husband's formal wear.... and seeing what she could do with it, we will always be a customer. She told us what would work and what wouldn't. The final results were breathtaking! MagicFitters is the BEST! Our fitting experiences were fabulous. We will never go anywhere else! Thank you Magic Fitters/Oksana read more

Magic Fitters - Magic Fitters is the BEST! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - New York, New York

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Oksana and her team are fantastic! Finding a good suit tailor in NYC is a little scary but after my wife raved about the great work they did on a few of her items- I gave them a shot. Best decision ever! Suits fit perfectly...look no further for a quality alterations place! read more

Absolutely amazing. What wonderful ladies that work here. Irina and Oksana have gone above and beyond to help me with multiple items and prioritize them for my schedule/timeline. What amazing and kind souls. I will for sure be recommending this shop to all of my family and friends. Thank you thank you thank you! read more

I absolutely loved having Oksana and Irene from Magic Fitters handle the alterations for my wedding tuxedo and mother's MOB gown. They were warm, professional, very knowledgable, and extremely skillful. They were so accommodating, listened to all of our questions/concerns, and were truly committed to collaborating with us on our vision. They also provided guidance and sound advice to achieve the best possible fit. Their talent and commitment to client satisfaction are unsurpassed.  Highly recommend! read more

Awesome! i got some very valuable (to me) pants altered and they did and awesome job- communication was great, and i LOVE the work they did- and the location is perfect read more

They altered a bridesmaids dress and a bra for me. The dress is one that I've worn before and I LOVED. But I tore a seam and I was wearing shorter shoes, it needed it hemmed, and I wanted to wear a different bra. They promised they could alter the bra so it'd work. I went in with a clear vision, I needed the dress hemmed, a small seam rip fixed, bra tightened. Instead I let them convince me to change the top of the dress, shorten the straps. The dress is fine now but it's not the same. I should've stood my ground because I know my body but they convinced me otherwise. They told me it'd drape the same at the top and it does not. I LOVED it and I paid $180 to just like it. read more

After receiving quotes from multiple bridal alterations specialists across Manhattan, I ultimately decided to go with Magic Fitters based on their friendliness, professionalism, and very reasonable prices. Oksana, Natalia, and the whole team were SUPER accommodating and attentive to what I was looking for, so I knew I'd be good hands. Magic Fitters truly went above and beyond in delivering my ideal wedding look, and I can't thank them enough for their efforts! My first outfit involved a sample sale top and skirt that needed a lot of work. The team went the extra mile and actually *remade* the entire top from scratch with the correct dimensions for my body! Everything fits like a glove, and I couldn't be happier! They really hold themselves to a higher standard and would rather put in extra work for a client rather than settle on doing the bare minimum and deliver a sub-par product. I'm so thrilled that I found my new go-to tailor for jobs both big and small. (I've already taken a number of non-bridal items to them, and everything reflects the same high quality of work.) Thank you, Magic Fitters! read more

Amazing experience with Oksana and her team. I brought in a silk maxi dress that I'm wearing to a wedding this summer and they not only helped me figure out how to put it on (lots of strings and buttons and wrapping involved!) but they pinned everything up in a matter of minutes and made sure I felt comfortable with their changes and the price. Picked up my dress about a week and a half later and it's perfect! Will definitely come back for all my alteration needs read more

Magic Fitters - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - New York, New York

I had bought a dress for my prom about 3 months ago which I believed was my size and when I tried it on about 2 weeks before my prom it ended up not being able to fit me as well. I was struggling to figure out what I was going to do with the dress and I came across Magic Fitters. They were able to do the alterations the dress needed in a quick matter of time before the day of my prom and the dress fit me so well and comfortably. The environment of the business is great and relaxing and all of the workers are sweet and professional. read more

So helpful and did a great job on a bridesmaid dress that needed multiple alterations (taken in, length, etc...) Really pleasant experience!

Two wonderful women who made me feel great in their beautiful space. They discussed options and made suggestions based on my desires. Was very easy to make an appointment online and they were flexible when I came in without warning twice. Wonderful place, my new go to!! read more

I had to have a quick turnaround since I planned my wedding in three months. By the time I received the dress I had three weeks left. Oksana literally came in and a week and half later the dress was perfect and I didn't need any additional alterations. She was also very accommodating with the time restrain I had. Would def recommend her! She was also a hoot to work with, no way you can keep a straight face with her! :) read more

I've brought a few different items to MF and they have done a fine job however I have three issues. 1. On three different occasions my clothing came back reeking of perfume. I had to air them out outside for two days and one of the pieces I had to end up dry cleaning the smell just wouldn't come out! 2. They do not do free adjustments which every excellent tailor I've been to in NYC does. 3. One of the alteration specialists quoted me the completely wrong pricing so I was shocked when paying at pickup but at that point there was nothing I could do. For these reasons I will be using my old tailor which is not convenient but I save money and my clothing does not smell of perfume. Giving them 3 stars bcs their technique is good and they are super friendly. read more

What an amazing tailoring experience! Perfection is their motto! My sister of the bride Ellie Saab gown was sculpted to my body with perfection. Wow! Amazing talent!!! Will recommend to all my friends! FIVE STARS!!!!! read more

Oksana and her team are really amazing. I rarely write any reviews but want to make sure to recognize this place for the great customer service and work. They did a fantastic job with my reception dress (hemming, tightening/adjustments around the top, adding cup etc) under a short timeline, meticulously fitted it 3 times to make sure everything is right (versus trying to give something to me that works but isn't perfect). They listened to my concerns and requests patiently every time. Thank you for making sure my dress is as perfect as it gets! They also did a great job with my work pants fitting (hemming and tapering). I plan to use Magic Fitter as my go-to place now even if I live in a different neighborhood. read more

I just had my pants and top totally redone by the incredible team at Magic Fitters. I am very particular and pay a lot of attention to detail. I also like things made to perfection. Natalia took my items nipped, and tucked, shortened and fitted both items to my exact specifications. She did a better job than I could ever have expected. Both my top and pants fit like a glove and I received tons of compliments. They made me feel very comfortable and the job was completed way ahead of schedule. Natalia's work is the extremely high quality I cannot recommend these women more - It was definitely the best experience I've ever had with a finished product that surpassed all of my expectations. And space is beautiful, only adding to the experience. Highly recommend! read more

I can't say enough great things about Oksana! She did my wedding dress in just 1 appointment, quick turn around and it fits like a glove! More importantly she was such a dream to work with, my mother wasn't able to come to the fitting due to Covid which I was nervous about, but I immediately felt comfortable with Oksana. She made suggestions without being pushy or opinionated and also listened to what I wanted and reassured all my concerns. Highly highly recommend!! read more

Super convenient and great experience with Oksana from Magic Fitters! She got my alterations done in record time and even came to my apartment for the fitting and delivery of the dresses once they were done. Highly recommend Magic Fitters! read more

I had a great experience at Magic Fitters. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating and had my dress ready for me in less than a week. I'm heading back this week to have another dress tailored and am very much looking forward to working with them again. read more