What a lovely person, and a beautiful job on my two jumpsuits and 2 pairs of jeans. She was even able to take in a pair of jeans I bought too big and they are now my favorite, go-to jeans! If you're a shortie like me, you know the value of a good alteration. Love Mahin's! read more

I was extremely pleased with the service I received at Mahin's Alterations. My sister and I had two bridesmaid dresses that needed to be taken in, hemmed, along with soft cups sewn in and snaps added. The first place we went was a local dry cleaners, where the woman said she had never done some of the things we were asking for and seemed unskilled in doing alterations. She pinned our dresses along the sides to take them in, causing a strange bunching beneath the bust, and advised us, this was the only option. Frustrated, we left. After researching some other places we came across Mahin's Alerations on this website. Mahin quickly understood what we wanted done, and advised us this was no problem. She seemed quite capable and comfortable with doing these specific alterations . She finished both dresses in just two days and gave us a very reasonable price. The dresses look good and are flattering! She is incredibly pleasant and skilled! Truly professional and kind! read more

Fantastic job done on patch placement and work on a denim jacket. Worked quickly and efficiently for cheap, great service!

Mahin beautifully altered the neckline of my Signature bridal gown on short notice almost six years ago. As a petite woman (5 ft, size 0/2) alterations are often necessary. I have been taking my clothing to her ever since. I find her prices reasonable for this area. From shortening my dress slacks and designer jeans or tailoring my shirts and blouses; Mahin has always done a terrific job. She makes sure that she understands what I want. Mahin is honest about whether something is worthwhile to alter and has always done great work. She is kind and compassionate and tries to be sure her customers are happy. I can buy anything and know that if she doesn't recommend it, it's just not worth doing. read more

Mahin is a one-woman show but she will get your alterations done right and on time. She is very friendly and very professional and did a great job on my jacket. I know where I'm going next time! read more

Even though I like this business this isn't my preferred choice anymore since her prices have increased too much for my liking. I'm 5-ft tall and all pants I buy are too long. Been coming here for a few years now to get my jeans hemmed, I even bought a pair of partially destroyed jeans and asked one of the holes to be patched up. Mahin did a great job and usually takes 2 business days to get the job done. Whenever I walk in she always greets me with a smile and is almost always working at her machine. read more

A sweet lady. If you ever need any sort of pants hemmed/tapered, Mahin is your girl! Her prices are also very affordable!

I brought a pair of pants to get hemmed and tapered. I wasn't in a rush, so she completed the job within 3 days. They turned out exactly as I wanted them to, all at a reasonable price. read more

My daughter is in veterinary school and has a very busy schedule. She thought she'd be able to get away with a short cocktail dress for a school event but then realized everyone else was wearing gowns. Wednesday was her only "off" day and the function was on Friday! That meant finding and buying a gown on Wednesday and having it hemmed by Thursday since she had class Friday and would have to head to the function shortly thereafter. Since she's 5'2", I knew whatever dress she bought would need to be hemmed. I sent a message to Mahin's Alterations on Tuesday evening asking if a long gown would be able to be hemmed if dropped off on Wednesday afternoon for pick up on Thur. I'm a true believer of that expression "bad planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part", so I didn't expect much. However, Mahin replied with a quick "Yes I can do it". My daughter found her gown and dropped it off Wednesday around at 3:30PM and was told she could pick it up anytime the next day between 10am-5pm! She text me on Thursday "the length came out perfect!" Well, you can see for yourself! Before and after! Great quality work, in less than 24 hours and at an affordable price!! THANK you for providing such great customer service! read more

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I'm so sorry to report that a skirt I had her hem this week is completely uneven. by 1-1.5 inches in areas! It is a very flowy sheer material- difficult to work with but that's why I took it to a professional! I don't even want to take it back to her because I'm afraid she will mess it up more ! Soo bummed. read more

Totally satisfied. Have had work done by her over several years. Prices are fair--they are posted in the changing area. She reserves the right to charge extra for difficult jobs or if working with designer pieces that require extra care. She also has good suggestions and has never let me down. read more

Mahin did a great job with my dress shirt and slacks. She may be a one woman band, but she gets the job done within a week. This is my first time getting clothes altered, so I don't really have a basis for comparison, but Mahin was very helpful throughout the process as well. read more

I was working a rough and busy 12 day work week. But there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Lots of them. Red ones, blue ones, yellow ones, green ones..... It was Vegas baby. I got off a couple hours before my flight and I needed to hem a few dresses. I'm short, but yes, it's also Vegas. I came in at 2 and told her I needed them done today. She had them ready for me at 5. I don't think I would've been able to find same day alterations, not even in Sac. And considering I tried to cut the hem myself on jersey fabric the night before, Mahin did an amazing and excellent job fixing this catastrophe. read more

Awesome!! She took a pair of nylon pants that I needed altered but were too afraid to do myself, and did the MOST EXCELLENT job on them! Not only did they look exactly the way I wanted them to, you couldn't tell they were altered at all. My friends have been asking me where I got them all week! Totally recommend her. read more

Mahin is the best! I had some dress pants tapered by her, which was ready in two days. I will definitely come back. Her craft is not to be missed! read more

I came to Mahin for an alteration to a jacket. She did a really nice job, and she is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet! She also did it it in a few days. Very reliable. Reasonable prices. I will come here if I ever need something worked on in the future, and I will definitely lead my friends here. :) read more

Amazing! She did a great job altering a dress for me at the last minute, really reasonable prices and she offered to do it the same day at no extra charge. She was really friendly, great service, I wouldn't go anywhere else! The job was really professional and looked great as well, she was very thoughtful and cared about the result! read more

I've had pants hemmed here which turned out fine so I came back when I needed a bridesmaid dress taken in at the chest. It only needed to be taken in an inch or so. Cost $40 which is reasonable. Had to pay in cash and there's no receipts or any paper trail involved. It took a week (I was not in a rush) and when I tried it on it was puffy on the side where she took it in. She only took it in on one side. She also glued one of the ruffles which she claimed was already ripped when I brought it in but I'm not so sure. Plus it looked like a rushed/haphazard job. I said, "There's a problem, it's puffy here" and she says "that's not a problem grumble grumble" but does take it back and fixes the puffiness the next day. This time around, she took it in a little on both sides and it doesn't puff out anymore but now it's too big. Plus there were uncut threads hanging and again the look of half-assedness. I'll just have to wear a bra under it or something to make it fit...didn't feel like dealing with her anymore. Will not come back! read more

I walked in & while the woman working there was nice enough, she didn't really seem to be too friendly or welcoming. I had a single-layer maxi skirt that needed hemming and she quoted me $18. A little pricey, so I decided to take my skirt elsewhere in Sac where prices aren't jacked up like crazy! read more

Fast and great to work with! Fair prices and no surprise charges. She was quick to respond via phone and very nice.

The shop is a little shady. It's upstairs and there's no storefront or anything. I'm pretty sure only one lady works here, and you don't get a receipt or anything. However, she does what she says she will and is pretty fast about it, so you get what you pay for. If you need a quick patch up or alteration, here's the place to go. read more

I came here because of the great Yelp reviews and was disappointed. I brought in a Juicy Couture trench coat to be shortened. I was leaving for New York the next day and I was happy when she said it could be done before my trip. I thought $40 was reasonable for the job considering the time crunch. Since I was in a hurry the next day, I didn't inspect the coat when I picked it up. When I was in NY, I saw that the stitches were uneven on the left and they weren't even finished on the right, as if she stopped midway and never got back to it. In addition, a button detail that she had to move up as a result of hemming was so awkwardly sewn back that it doesn't lay flat on the coat. It sticks out in a weird way. I was so disappointed that I didn't wanna go back for her to mess up my coat even more. I've learned my lesson not to be lazy. I will take all my alterations to Sac in the future. read more

Extremely satisfied! Coming in, my dress pants were too long and baggy but the alterations make them look excellent. Pleased with the work done on my shirts as well. Highly recommended. read more

I must say that this woman's work and her speed are incredible. I've taken a few of my Paige and Seven jeans here and have nothing but respect. They fit perfectly now. If you want decently priced and fast, and I mean FAST, service come to Mahin. read more

If you have clothes that you like, don't take them here. She is the worst craftsmen and tailor that I have ever gone to. As the other postings state, Mahin is rude, uncompromising, and inadequate at her job. On top of those issues, there exists a language barrier, so she doesn't even understand how awful of a job she has done. She said the quality of the pants was poor, so that is the reason the stitching was done poorly. I have taken A.P.C.'s, Nudies, Naked & Famous to plenty of tailors and they can work with the material. Once AGAIN! If you like your clothing take it Executive Alterations and Formalwear. A little bit more expensive but completely worth the quality and care that is put in. read more

Not great the woman had a bad attitude-- should be nicer after all it's a college town.

Went to get my jacket sleeves shortened and she got them done very quickly, at an affordable price too! Stitching was finished very well, no complaints whatsoever. read more

Very satisfied. Prices are very reasonable and alterations are done in a very timely fashion. She was able to alter a pair of jeans for me in just 2 days! Mahin is also super friendly! Overall, great service and I will definitely be returning. read more

I was so impressed with Mahin's willingness to accommodate my timeframe. I needed a dress altered for my brother's wedding, which is only days away. She consulted with me, provided two different options for adjusting the size, and allowed me to choose how I wanted the dress altered. Not only did Mahin do beautiful work, but she also managed to complete it the same day I approached her. I am incredibly grateful for her help; I would definitely recommend her services. Don't forget to bring cash or a check book! read more

This woman is Amazing!!!! I had a bridesmaid dress I did not fit into. She somehow found 3 inches in the dress. She altered it the same day. The dress still looked perfect. She only charged me $50. She is my hero. read more

Honestly, I've only had one experience here so maybe I am too quick to judge. I had Mahin shorten a dress for me a while back and while it wasn't too expensive, for the quality of work I did feel like i was overpaying. The stitching wasn't even and I asked her to keep the lace detailing on the bottom of the slip, and while she did do this, it was second rate work at best. If I owned a sewing machine I probably could have done a better job. Recently a friend of mine brought a bridesmaid dress in here for alteration (though I warned her that the work was really just ok) and Mahin really mangled it. She was trying to fix one problem and in the end Mahin made it much worse. There aren't a lot of options in Davis for alterations, but I don't think I will be back to Mahin if I have a choice. Luckily for me I usually just need pants shortened and my El Macero Cleaners in South Davis does a great job. read more

Mahin is AMAZING! I came in with my graduation dress which was 2 sizes too small and after hearing so many people tell me it was impossible, she took out four inches from the waist and now it fits PERFECTLY!!! She is so nice, timely and affordable and her work is amazing! Please go to her! read more

Wonderful company and people! I came in with a button that needed to be sewed back on to a shirt, and they stopped what they were doing and helped me out at no cost by quickly adding the button back on with a thread that matched. Was a wonderful experience, and can't wait to send them business in the future. read more

I have been coming here for the last 6 years and all of Mahin's work has been excellent. She is personable and very good at what she does. One time I brought a sweater and other items to be fixed. She noticed that it was chilly outside and I did not have another jacket so she fixed the sweater on the spot and said that I could pay for it when I picked up the rest of my items. Very nice lady. Highly recommended. read more

Mahin is wonderful. She hemmed and altered two long dresses, one for my daughter and one for me. The alterations were difficult, but she did a beautiful job. Her prices are reasonable and she is very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend her for all your alteration needs. read more

Mahin has repaired my family's clothes for the last 15 years and always does a great job. She's even taken items that seemed unwearable and re-crafted them (e.g., ripped sleeves of a blouse). read more

Mahin has been doing alterations for my family for years, and she's never done less than a great job. Her prices are sometimes so reasonable that I feel I've underpaid. If there is a question about how the garment will look after the alteration I've requested, she explains the options to me clearly. I couldn't be happier with her services. read more

Dissappointed in quality and price. I had a bridesmaid dress that needed to be hemmed and taken in at the top of the halter. Well, she charged $50 for the hem, which was high compared to what my NYC paid for theirs. It was a good job. However, the halter was terrible. The handsewing was horrible - it is my fault for not noticing until I got home. I re-did it myself and it was better and I am no seamstress. I got the impression that she had too much work to bother doing a decent job. She also screwed up a pair of my friend's jeans hem job. I will never go to her again. read more

She completely ruined my wedding dress! The quality of work is horrendous! She should be a shamed of herself! A wedding dress is a big deal and I feel like I could have done a better job and I don't even know how to sew. I'm getting a professionals opinion on whether it could be fixed and if it can't I want her to pay for the dress and refund the amount it cost to butcher my dress. If she isn't willing then small claims court here we come! read more

I have been taking my clothes to Mahin for many years. Mahin is a gifted seamstress who can modify, adjust and tailor just about any dress, jacket, pant or blouse you need fixed. She is a whiz at hems, and while the "original hem" option can be more expensive than a straight hem job (it's a lot more work), her prices are competitive and from what I can tell, quite reasonable. If you need a costume fix, a quick mend or a seam let out, Mahin is not only fast (usually within a day or two) but also dependable. I do not understand those reviewers who call Mahin rude, I have never had a problem with her attitude and have over the years come to enjoy our conversations. Mahin is also a great artist and all of the works you can see in her shop are original pieces of art. When my son was born, she gave me a beautiful painting of a mother and child. That is just the kind of woman Mahin is, and I will treasure that small gift forever. Things like that make Mahin's alterations worth while. read more