I was a long time customer of Rita's at Maridadi Couture. She did amazing work and we were always pleased with the results. Rita has retired, but I expected the level of expertise to be on par to my experience in the past. How disappointing! They "repaired" this zipper on a Love ShackFancy dress. The workmanship is shoddy. They even damaged the fabric. This is a 500.00 dress that is now unable to be worn. Please be cautious and check the work! My daughter lives out of town so she didn't discover the issue until she went to wear the dress. read more

Maridadi Couture - Damaged dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Had to go back not once, not twice, but three times and they still couldn't make it right. Terrible workmanship with the new ownership and even worse, an unwillingness to work with me to make it right. They should be ashamed of the quality of work they tried to present to me as my alterations. Keep in mind these were simple, just a hem and adding snap straps. Would not recommend. Especially for something as important as a maid of honor dress like this. read more

Maridadi Couture - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Skilled dress makers who don't cut corners. If you buy an expensive garment, dont use the dept store's "free alterations." Go here instead. You need an appointment. They took in some pants and a leather kirt of mine, plus took in the bodice of my daughter's gown. I was thrilled with the work. And I can sew. read more

The new owner Emily is amazing! So sweet and so talented. I had visions of an incredible wedding dress and she brought my dreams to life. The details were beautiful and the workmanship was impeccable. We met for multiple fittings and each time she made sure everything was to my liking. I was beyond happy with her work and my experience and she made me feel like a beautiful bride! Highly recommend for any types of alterations. read more

Maridadi Couture has been under new ownership since the spring of 2025. We were referred to the new owner, Emily, by the wedding dress shop where we bought my daughter's gown. All I can say is...RUN! DO NOT get your alterations done here! Why? 1) They charge way too much for alterations, and 2) their quality of work is below standard for this type of business. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Over the course of two months, my daughter had 4 fittings. The 4th fitting was supposed to be the last, and the dress was supposed to come home with us that day. However, some of the work still wasn't done...or it was done poorly. For example: 1) Shortening a skirt and reattaching the lace at the bottom - they only tacked the lace back on. Luckily, I ran my finger along the lace and found the large gaps between stitches. The owner said she must have missed that when doing the alterations. She said normally the lace would be hand-stitched on, but she'd make sure to run it on the sewing machine. Mind you, this was the 4th fitting; the day we were supposed to take the dress home! I don't think it was the owner who actually did the alterations. Instead, there was a very nice, but inexperienced seamstress we always met with at each visit. I had to request to see the owner (with whom we made the appointment) at the first fitting. After that, she'd come in to each subsequent fitting. 2) Closing the gap between a sweetheart neckline with some extra embellishments from the skirt. They were pinned into place, and we were told they'd be sewn just as they were. But at the next fitting, they were gone, and another piece had been sewn in. Then it was fixed again, but never to what we had originally decided on. 3) Straps had been added to the dress. One broke early on during the reception. 4) A short train needed to be cut off from the slip lining the dress, and then the slip had to be hemmed. They didn't turn the hem up twice, resulting in the unfinished part of the hem showing. We could see the bits of frayed thread on the cut edge of the slip. The owner told us it was turned twice; some of the pieces of thread just popped out. "It happens all the time." Listen, my daughter, who sews, and I aren't stupid. We could clearly see the edge of the slip where it was cut. It was simply shotty work. 4) After bustling the train, ALL 5 bustle ribbons STRETCHED and BROKE during the reception. My daughter ended up carrying her train around all night. 5) For an extra $100 they were supposed to press and steam the dress and make sure everything was secure. The 4th fitting was supposed to be the last - try on the dress and take it - but that's where I found at least 3 issues with the dress. One of them being that the dress WASN'T steamed or gone over. Every flower/embellishment was exactly the same as the day we picked up the dress from the wedding dress shop. Some were folded in half or squished. The owner tried telling me she personally steamed the entire dress, but I wasn't buying any of it. By the 5th and final visit, the dress was definitely steamed; there was a very noticeable difference. These are only the highlights. Although the owner said she did all the alterations herself, we don't believe her. The work was subpar. Perhaps she was covering for the less experienced seamstress, but it poorly reflects on the owner, as she now looks incompetent. read more

I could not have had a better experience getting my wedding dress altered by the owner, Emily! She altered my dress to fit me perfectly, including the illusion lace which laid so well based on her work, allowing me to have the dream wedding dress I had envisioned. She worked so quickly, altering my dress with plenty of time before my wedding and aligning with the timeline she had originally communicated. I could tell she is incredibly experienced and values making sure her customers and brides get exactly what they're looking for - and I definitely did! read more

SO excited that Emily has taken over the reins at Maridadi Couture! For anyone who knows anything about the fashion world, Emily's attention to detail is second to NONE! It is so exciting to be able to get collaborate with someone who has had their work appear in Vogue, People and countless magazines! Emily was an absolute dream to work. She truly takes the time to explain the ins and outs of how alterations work and what the best options are for looking your best. The price point is amazing for this skill level. I cannot recommend her enough. My dress was immaculate! read more

I highly recommend Maridadi. They did a great job altering my MOB dresses. They suggested improvements that I didn't think about which made the dresses fit better and look great on me. The price was lower than I expected and the work was done on time. read more

I have been using Maridadi Couture for over ten years. I have used their services for alterations and hemming with pants, bridesmaids dresses and my wedding dress. I always call ahead to make sure I have the right expectations for the time it will take to complete and an estimate of price. Rita did an amazing job on my wedding dress and even suggested an easier way to bustle my dress with hooks. My maid of honor was thrilled! I highly recommend them because they truly care about their customers and take pride in their work. read more

Fantastic seamstresses! Wonderful customer service. Rita and staff are amazing. They did my daughter's wedding gown and my mother of the bride dress. Highly recommend! read more

Staff is very friendly, helpful and does quality alterations. They were able to get me in for a fitting and dress alterations done within a few weeks time. Conveniently located in Exton and cost was comparable to others in the area. I chose to use Maridadi over the large chain store, where I purchased the gown. read more

I have gone to MC for 3-4 bridesmaids dresses. Two of the brides of weddings I was in went as well. Their work is amazing. I believe they give 10% off to maids if the bride gets her alterations done there. Highly recommend. read more

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Owner helped me with an alterations emergency. I had a dress that was altered terribly. I needed this dress for a wedding and it needed fixed quickly. This place was recommended by a friend and work colleague and it worked out great! The owner took care of me and the dress turned out beautifully. Highly recommended!! read more

Rita is an amazing lady, who works magic to give you the dress of your dreams! I brought my wedding dress into Maridadi Couture after just moving to PA from AZ. Based off the yelp reviews, I was hoping Rita could help transform my off the rack, 2 sizes too small wedding dress into the dress I could picture in my head. To say she nailed it is an understatement! After several appointments over the last 8 months, I walked away with the most gorgeous dress! She listened to all my needs and wants and worked with me to tailor my dress into what I had pictured. I couldn't be more happy with the outcome and Rita's warm, welcoming demeanor. I can't thank her enough!!! read more

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Given the amount of business they have, they must do a good job. But they wasted my time, which is the reason behind this low review. I contacted them approximately 30 minutes before my arrival and asked them if I should make an appointment or simply stop by. They said I didn't need to make an appointment and could just stop in. I told them I'd be there in around 30 minutes later. I arrive around 30 minutes later to find the parking lot filled with at least 15 cars (no exaggeration). As I walk to the front door, a guy walks out and says, "good luck with that." I enter to find the small waiting space packed with people, mostly of what looked to be girls in their late teens. I approach the front desk and tell them I had called a half hour ago and was told I could just stop by. They were pleasant enough and apologized, but that was it. I wasn't going to wait what would have been at least an hour. So I left. Though I can't speak for the quality of their work, they must do a good job. However, I would recommend you not use them unless you have an appointment. They wasted an hour of my time (driving to and from), so I won't be back. read more

My mom had come to Maridadi before so I decided to go when I needed a bridesmaid dress altered -- I was seen right away without an appointment on a Saturday morning to get fitted. I was in and out in about 25 minutes. I got a 10% discount also because my bride went there which was nice. It is a tad pricey for alterations, but they did an awesome job and the dress fit me perfectly when I came to pick it up 3 weeks later. I will definitely be back for future alterations! read more

First let me start by saying, I'm not the kind of person who gets clothing items altered. SO, when it was time to look for alterations for my wedding dress, I didn't know where to start. I even thought about altering my own "off the rack" dress to save money. (don't do that, really, it's totally worth the money!) I read Yelp reviews for places in Philadelphia. They were confusing and conflicting and what some loved others hated, and what some found to be reasonably priced, others found to be grossly expensive for the value. So I decided to ask around to see what people I knew had experienced. I went to Maridadi Couture on a tip from a friend of a friend. It was quite a drive from Philadelphia, but I was OK with that, as I mentioned, based on reviews, tailoring options in the city seem hit or miss & overpriced for the quality of work, depending on who you ask. Also, they have weekend fitting hours here, which was helpful for me. The price was probably the norm, but the work and customer service was of superior quality. Also, my wedding was on a very tight budget, and the owner, Rita, worked with me to figure out which alterations I really needed, and which ones I could live without. She was very generous with her advice and her pricing options for me, which gained huge points. I bought the dress "off the rack" to save money, and because I was short on time. Rita didn't bat an eye at the tight schedule, or the fact that the dress was over-sized and had to be taken in and up a lot. My entire experience with my fittings here were wonderful. Rita and her assistant were very pleasant and easy to work with. In the end, my dress fit me like a glove. I don't know how she did it, she worked her magic and the dress ended up looking better than i could've ever imagined. She knows her stuff, and if you visit her website, you'll see that her experience in alterations and fittings is what you're paying for here. Her work is magic, I tell you. GO HERE to get fitted for anything dressy or wedding related, you won't be disappointed! read more

Working with Rita on the alterations to my wedding dress was an absolute pleasure. She is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, friendly and affordable! She was very professional with her quotes and turn-around times. She went out of her way to give me advice on purchasing undergarments for my dress, gave me a blue ribbon in my bustle so I would have my "something blue", and even swapped the silver closures on my dress for white ones so that they wouldn't show. These little personal touches were so helpful and I'm confident that there is no one better when it comes to courtesies like these!! Plus... my dress fit like a glove when she was finished with it :) read more

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After years of trial-and-error hunting for a consistently reliable tailor for my abnormally tiny frame, I have finally found my go-to. Thank you, tailor gods! Always does a fabulous job and gives HONEST feedback/advice on what you're actually requesting. If you want to go on a Saturday, go early. Anytime after 930am and you'll be waiting on the couch. Otherwise call (or Facebook message) for an appointment as your best bet. Rita, Ashley, and team are THE BEST! read more

Altered my wedding gown here - what fantastic work! I had purchased my gown through Nordstrom online; the sizing chart was extremely off and the dress I ended up with (after even a return!) was still as size too big. I took it to Nordstrom as I assumed they would be able to do alterations on their dresses only to be told it would be impossible! Off I went to Rita! What a great decision. I always felt beautiful, like my dress was unique and never ever rushed. My gown's alterations were rather complicated, but I was never nervous that the work would be done correctly. Rita took the time to do "hair trims" (FOUR fittings!) so that each strip of organza would be moved and correctly fitted. I felt fantastic in my gown on my wedding day, received incredible compliments from my guests and husband (most importantly!). I can't thank Maridadi enough. read more

Absolutely amazing! Needed alterations done ASAP for for about 8 pieces for a National Pageant, and they were done within a week and a fabulous job, everything is perfect. I will be a returning customer for sure! 10/10 recommend read more

Most amazing ladies who do incredible work. More than fair with their prices. Lucky to have them nearby!

I first heard about Maridadi Couture six weeks ago after my daughter made an appointment to have her wedding dress altered. Even though I've lived in the area all my life, I didn't know about this tailor, and I'm sorry that it took me this long to find her. Rita is, first and foremost, an excellent seamstress, but she is also courteous, friendly, detailed, professional, and honest, all essential when dealing with brides and their entourages. My daughter's dress looks custom made, even though it was purchased off the rack, because of Rita's attention to detail. She advised my daughter on the right foundation garments, and she walked her matron of honor through the bustling process. I'll be contacting Rita in the future for any alterations I need. read more

I had to get my wedding dress taken out at the hips and was concerned the fabric would show the old seam. Rita did an absolutely fantastic job and I could not have been happier with how it turned out. We added buttons down the back and it looked like they had always been there. read more

Used Maridadi Couture for alterations to my wedding gown and for groom/best man suits. Great work, friendly people. Definitely recommend! Will absolutely be back for future alterations. Thanks for a great experience! read more

Excellence and perfect attentions to the littlest details. Recommend with much confidence!

I took an old bridesmaid dress there to "de-bridesmaid dress: it. I was very impressed with the work. They were able to take a ballgrown and make it into a make into a slim a-line. They also fixed all the bad alterations that were done by a certain large chain bridal store. They are amazing and very friendly. I will continue to go there! read more

Very friendly and attentive staff. The alterations they did on the show coat looked great! Thanks!!

After being thrilled with alterations on three dresses, I called Rita in a panic when my sister's wedding dress was altered incorrect...4 days before her wedding! My sister was so distraught - the top of the dress looked terrible on her. Rita encouraged us to bring the dress in right away. She immediately identified the issues which were making the dress fit my sister poorly (even the seamstress at the bridal shop was unable to alter the dress correctly). Rita had my sister smiling ear to ear two days later - we took the dress home & it fit her perfectly for her big day. Need an alteration done right the first time? Rita is your girl! read more

Rita is awesome! I got my wedding dress at the Wedding Touch in Malvern however the owner was retiring so I had to buy the floor dress off the rack. I was concerned because the dress was SEVERAL sizes too big. The store refered me to Rita at Maridadi for alterations and assured me that she could take the dress in while keeping the details intact. I have now been to 3 fittings and the dress looks AMAZING!! Rita worked magic for me and I would definitely recommend coming here for any alteration needs. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Maridadi Couture.I was extremely nervous about getting my bridal gown altered, because I didn't know anyone in the area. However, Rita did an amazing job with my wedding dress. She was easy to work with & she listened to me about my concerns, & worked along side my vision. read more

Rita did excellent work with my wedding dress and she made the process very enjoyable! It was comforting to know I was in such capable hands. She takes her work very seriously and the quality of her work really shows. I highly recommend her services! read more

I cannot praise Maridadi Couture enough. Rita was wonderful through the whole process of having my dress altered. She was even extremely helpful with my undergarments and was going to alter those for me if I couldn't find something that fit just right! Her pricing is very fair and she does an amazing job. They always greet you with a smile and you feel like the only bride in the world when you are there. I will recommend them to anyone looking for alterations. read more

I had the most amazing experience having my dress altered here. The employees made me feel like part of their family and quickly and beautifully altered my dress for my wedding! read more

Rita and her team at Maridadi Couture are truly magicians. They are friendly, accommodating, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. Within three weeks leading up to my wedding, they took a shapeless (but pretty) shell of a dress and tucked and nipped and cut it to a form-fitting stunner. They did it within the time frame that I wanted, but if I had to do it again, I wouldn't rush them as much as I did. There was a couple odds and ends that were not as polished. These hiccups didn't bother me in the least though because Rita and her team completed the dress the day before the wedding and as far as value for the money, you cannot find a better value and better service. read more

Rita was an amazing, professional, friendly, and extremely talented person to work with. My wedding dress was everything I dreamed of because of her! read more

These ladies always pull through for me! This is my third time scrambling in with a bridesmaid dress disaster - from redoing lace, to hemming a five layer dress, to creating sleeves - Maridadi Couture always does a phenomenal job. Thank you Rita and Ashley for being so reliable. See you in a few short months with the next bridesmaids dress! read more

Contacted this business by email through their website. Requested an appointment and quote for wedding alterations. Waited several days, no response. Eventual phone call confirmed they do NOT check their email, will NOT schedule an appointment, can NOT provide a quote. We'll look elsewhere. read more

I love everything about Maridadi. Talented, efficient, and reasonably priced. Rita can do anything you want! Kathleen Horn read more

Rita and Ashley are the best!! As soon as I realized I needed help with alterations, I called Rita and she said to come in just after the prom rush that day. I was thrilled she would fit me in! When I arrived, she and Ashley were doing what they do best ....working hard, making it look easy and fun, and giving each and every customer the special attention and expert advice they hoped for. Their alterations for me transformed the fit from ho-hum to stunning! Rita and Ashley then went above and beyond my wildest dreams by having my garment ready a day earlier than promised!!! I'm a customer for life!! Nora M. 4/15 read more