Norma is our GO-TO-PERSON for any alterations needs in our extended family. She is a PRO and her prices are incredibly reasonable. You wont be sorry! She's awesome! read more

The services are cheap but the quality of work is also cheap and she forgets about clothings all the time i've had two different incidents where my clothes were forgotten about read more

Norma is the best - been bring alterations and repairs to her for more than 12 years!

Martha is talented, creative and very pleasant! Also a pleasure to bring her projects.

I brought my wedding dress here and deeply regret it. First, the dress was returned to me slightly yellowed with a yellow water mark through the train that I had to get out (didn't notice it before bringing it home). The bustle she added was a flimsy piece of ribbon with loose ends that did not hold up the dress on the day of my wedding. I also called once to ask about the dress and they did not know what I was talking about and said it would not be ready in time... so overall, go somewhere else if you're getting your wedding dress altered. read more

This place does incredible work. I brought in an embroidered patch that I wanted to have moved to a new jacket. The patch had been on a previous jacket that had worn out. When I had the patch put on the original jacket (by a different business) it was a decent job but, when I compared that job with the one Marin Designs just did, it was like night and day. Marin Designs attached the patch with such precision and attention to detail, I was impressed. I know it sounds like a simple job but, there is something to be said about someone who takes the time to make their work look highly professional. The price was very reasonable, and the job was done in a timely manner. This will definitely be my go-to place for any future alterations or sewing jobs. read more

Norma consistently does an excellent job with all of her alterations. Marin Designs has changed its phone number, and Norma is currently working on updating it on the website. In the meantime, if you would like to reach her, the new phone number is (415) 497-9614. read more

Norma is a genius! She tackled and succeeded with some very tough restoration projects. And excellent value, too!

Norma is a jewel. Hard to find, perfect work each time. Anything from jeans, to complicated jackets to removing shoulder pads, pre iPod branded items, hemming, reshaping. You don't even need to work hard to explain it. I just pick up my clothes and it's exactly how I want it to be.100 percent confident of the outcome for years. read more

On short turnaround Marin Designs did an excellent job replacing a zipper (including matching the color well) and also repairing seams. I will definitely be back and recommend this local business based on such a positive first experience! read more

Martha is quite talented. I brought her a wool sweater with a bunch of moth holes which I really didn't want to toss. She fixed it for $15 and you can barely tell there were ever holes in it. I've also brought her pants to hem and a cashmere sweater with a small hole. She only charged me a couple of bucks for the small hole in the sweater! The pants were hemmed perfectly. When it comes to clothes I am very buy it for life oriented. I thrift a lot of higher end items on the cheap and then if they have small issues that need fixing, I bring them here. Now I'll be able to keep a lot of these items in my closet for years to come and for a reasonable price, too. Even better, this place is an easy walk from my house. read more

Amazing work ! Went in with a thrifted dress that was shy of closing around the bust area - but that had worked wonders with altering the dress to my bust and bring it in the waist for a more sinched looked - had it done in 2 weeks time - would highly recommend!!! read more

An absolute wonderful experience - translated exactly what I wanted for my wedding dress into reality for a very fair price with a great and warm customer experience. Highly recommend! read more

She absolutely crushed the tailoring of coveralls and a jumpsuit. Both for a wedding both needed in under a week. Absolutely wonderful

What an incredible find. Had to hem a dress for a wedding, but wasn't loving how it fit in the torso. I was weary of having anything done to it, as I had a short window for alterations, but Norma was able to take the dress in seamlessly so that it fit like an absolute glove. I looked and felt so great thanks to her. Reasonably priced, very sweet and professional. Could not recommend enough. read more

If you are looking for a bridal tailor, go to Marin Designs!! Norma is nothing short of a magician. She tailored my wedding dress beautifully! She has an amazing eye for detail and is incredibly talented. She was communicative during the whole process and her turn-around time was excellent. My dress looks perfect! Her prices are also incredibly reasonable. You would be wise to put your trust in Norma!! read more

Norma worked her magic in repairing a hand-stitched quilt that had numerous tears... my spouse burst into tears when saw it; we'd given up on ever using it again. Work is professional and affordable. read more

Norma did such an amazing job and she completely saved my wedding dress. The wedding dress that I bought was ordered in a size that was at least 2 sizes too big for me. However, I didn't realize the mistake until I received it, and by then, the dress was out of stock in my size. I was heartbroken (I was in literal tears over this) because it was a dress I truly loved and I thought I would have to find another dress. The store where I bought the dress recommended I go to Norma at Marin Designs and I'm so thankful I did. Her prices were so reasonable (she could actually charge way more than she does for the work she provides) and she let me come in multiple times to her shop so we could get the fit just right. The dress now fits me perfectly and I can't wait to wear it at my wedding. Norma was actually going to charge me less than the price she quoted me, but I insisted on paying more because I knew how much work she did on my dress. Norma's work is excellent and I highly recommend her services. I would give her more than 5 stars if I could! read more

After picking up my daughters bridal gown and my mother of the bride dress today, I couldn't wait to get out this review. Norma is simply a fantastic listener who takes pride in her craft. We had multiple appointments over many months as our body weights shifted and we continued to need alterations. I was blown away that Norma could take a dress that I bought when I was 25 pounds heavier and alter it to perfection for our big day. I can't wait to wear it. The bridal gown alteration required a complete back redesign and bustle and came perfect. I will let my daughter place her own review because I really want everyone to know what an expert tailor Norma is. For the amount of labor and effort it took to get these finished products, her prices in today's economy are shockingly low comparatively. We love Norma and you will too. Don't look around. Just trust her-even if you have to drive a bit. She is the BEST!! There are not enough stars to give her! read more

Norma at Marin Designs was recommended for wedding gown alterations by a high end bridal shop in Walnut Creek. Norma did an outstanding job fitting my daughter's wedding gown, knowing just where and how to make adjustments. She was reliable and timely. Not only is she a pro who charges a reasonable fee, but she is also so pleasant and helpful. My daughter and I HIGHLY recommend her for any type of fitting, but especially for that all important bridal gown. read more

Quick turnaround. Great prices. Great work! They are so reasonable and do such a great job! Brought a black dress in there and it came back fabulous! read more

Incredible,professional, extremely talented ladies. Goddesses of their craft, if you can imagine it, they can do it. They have fixed dresses, skirts, pants, even bedding for me and my entire family, all in a timely manner. They have made table cloths and various other items for my children's school. These ladies genuinely care about their customers and treat them like family. Many afternoons discussing ideas with them have turned into visiting with friends! I can't recommend them enough! Seriously, only place to go to in Marin County! read more

A lot of alteration places only do hems but Marin Designs is full service tailoring. The ladies are friendly and helpful, the workmanship amazing. Dress hem was $30 and added sleeves $40. Looks like the dress was made that way! Perfect. read more

"I know an excellent 'wholesale" seamstress who an exasperated dry cleaner/tailor recommended to me because I had so many tailoring needs. He outsourced his work to Martha of Marin Designs (415) 456-6637 at 512 4th St. Ste. A (back of parking lot on first floor), San Rafael because of her quality & low prices! He was exasperated because I'm oddly shaped with a higher right hip & I'm very picky so Martha has been a life saver with many creative solutions & EXCELLENT work as well as the cheapest I've seen! When my daughter gets married, I will go to Martha for my whole family's tailoring needs! read more

These ladies are amazing. They do amazing work. I didn't hesitate to bring a pair of Gucci jeans to them for alteration and they duplicated the original cuff exactly. They've made original pieces for me as well and each piece is amazing.... Please be courteous to the as they are the best! read more

I want to thank Martha and Norma so much for your amazing working. I am a film producer and have to look smashing on the red carpet and at special occasions and receptions. I couldn't be more happy with your alterations. You make me feel like a million bucks. With my former mate, Fred Segal, I helped develop his last fashion boutique in Santa Monica. Fred created the first fashion jeans and has dressed some of the biggest movie and rock stars over the last 50 years. So the most celebrated artists in the business depended on Fred Segal to make them look good and there was always a full time tailor on the premises to do alterations. Your work is right up there with the best. And working with you to make alterations on items in preparation for my trip to Egypt where I knew I would be confronting 110 degree weather was a joy and proved to be a life saver for me dealing with the most extreme weather. Your kindness and professionalism make it a treat for me to visit your storefront. I always feel a great sense of love in the air when visit to have alterations. You are not only a master at altering clothes but a master at altering hearts as well because your sincerity and thoughtfulness always uplift all those around you. Thank you again and wish you the greatest success. read more