My daughter's prom dress is gorgeous Evelyn did a great job, she paid attention to detail and we will be returning..Thank You So much.

Quick quality work and a fair price. Nothing more to say but Yelp requires more characters. read more

I found Mari's Alterations through Yelp because of the many positive reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was not positive so that was when I started looking into the 1 and 2 star reviews on Yelp and Google. They're all saying the same thing about Maria being disorganized and unreliable, which was exactly my experience. And based on reading the negative feedback, I noticed this lady tends to deflect blame. Never her fault. Always something else. I brought in two pairs of jeans for hemming and a wool coat that needed a lining added. Price was affordable. She gave me a week timeline to pick up. I originally planned to pick everything up on Saturday, but I called the next day (Sunday) and asked if I could pick up a day early on Friday instead. She said yes. Thursday came and I called them just to remind them as I've had experiences elsewhere in the past where things got forgotten and I didn't want to make a 25 min drive and finding out my stuff isn't ready. Lo and behold, when I called to remind her I'll be picking up the following day, she said Saturday so I reminded her I called her last Sunday to change to friday. She said okay, she's not busy so she can work on it. I showed up Friday at around 11. My stuff wasn't done. Her employees were working on it. At first she mentioned pick up was supposed to be Saturday. I repeated I've made phone calls prior to change to Friday and she said yes. Then she said I came too early. Say what? We never confirmed on a pickup time. Then she asked me to wait additional 40 minutes. And she argued with me, giving me an attitude. I let her know she was unprofessional and disorganized and this was before I read all the negative reviews. It frustrated me because she had the whole week to work on them and she didn't. Will not be taking my business here again. I do not recommend her business. read more

I went to Mari to patch up 2 verrrry sentimental blankets for my boo after 2 other alterations place told me they wouldn't be able to help. Super thankful for not only her willingness but her repair of the blankets! Very reasonable price, professionalism, quality, and service. Will be going to her for alteration needs going forward. Super thankful for you Mari! read more

Walked in completely last night to add a clamp she took ny dress and added it, she said to go back in a hour and she had it done very satisfied with her quick service read more

I have had numerous alterations done by this business. Mari and her associates are very friendly, communicative, and do a great job. They did a particularly good job on a furry bodysuit. Prices are more than reasonable. read more

Mari's Alterations - Mari's bodysuit work. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

She's amazing!! Soo happy I found her! She fixed my bridesmaid dress and honestly created a whole new dress for me and it was soo reasonably priced! She truly cares about her work and the service is next to none! read more

I had a dress made for my daughter here using material from my wedding dress. They did such a wonderful job! Highly recommend!

I don't know what type of magic Mari has but whatever she did worked! I ordered a dress for my birthday event that was too small and wouldn't zip up. As you can see in the picture there was a huge gap that constricted me from zipping it fully. Mari informed me she could handle it and do it within 2 weeks. I paid 60 dollars for the alternation which seemed pretty reasonable! The staff was lovely and helpful and made me feel comfortable while getting measured! Thank you for making my day so special and working your magic :) read more

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Excellent quality. They reallllly know what they are doing and work magic with all the things I bring to them. Love the team that works here. The absolute best! read more

I left my garments ; two pairs of pants to be exact to be hemmed. I sled how fast would they be done as I was leaving for a trip in two days. Mari said will be ready within two days. Two days later I returned; and they couldn't find my order. After about 30 min and them searching under multiple piles of other clothing ; my clothes were found; untouched. They had forgotten to work on them. I could tell she felt awful about the mistake, asked me to wait for 40 min, Hemmed both pants and charged me w a 50% discount . read more

Mari is our go-to for any alterations. I had a dress that other tailors said couldn't be altered and Mari altered it to fit perfectly. She and her team are always friendly and great to work with. And prices are very fair! read more

Great experience. Small shop on International, and parking can be tricky, other than that I have no complaints. I took a wedding dress in that needed to be hemmed, taken in at the waist and bust area, and the straps tightened a bit. It was also a last minute request, and she accommodated me. Also, I live in Walnut Creek and she was 1/2 the price of the places I found out here. ¡Muy bonito! Gracias read more

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They provide quick service, offer reasonable prices, and are always very friendly and courteous!

Terrible customer service. Dropped off 2 pairs of pants to be hemmed and tapered. She charged me $27 a pair. Advised I had a wedding to go to and needed these back in time. I even paid in advance and was told to come in the morning, no problem. I show up and I have to find my pants in a pile of other clothes. Owner and workers are looking at me like I'm the problem. Requested my money back on the other pair of pants. Do not take your clothes here, they will lose your clothes the mess they have there read more

Mari's Alterations - Workers who looked at me like I was the problem. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

Wonderful work, lovely people. I had embroidered an otherwise dull J.Crew Blazer which required removing the lining. I asked Mari to replace the lining with a printed cotton fabric which her staff did so beautifully. read more

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Mari was great, attentive, knew exactly what to do, and how to do it! She was kind, helpful, and has VERY reasonable prices. read more

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I had a blazer tailored to fit and it was only $25! She did an excellent job. I recommend Mari's

What a wonderful find! Mrs Sanchez fit and pinned 1) lined silk slacks, 2) silk blouse and 3) silk tank top. Despite me not speaking Spanish, she was so accommodating and made sure I was 100% comfortable before I left the shop. In only 2 weeks, the alterations were complete... and perfect. Sewing silk garments is tricky but the seamstress did a great job. The cost for all items was amazingly low. That allowed me to give a nice tip. read more

When I tell y'all Maria is the TRUTH! She for sure saved the day. Long story short I ordered my daughter a custom prom dress, when the dress arrived it was nothing like what we anticipated. There was a laundry list of things that needed to be corrected. And Maria did just that. Her and her team were very kind and patient. She knew exactly needed to be done to make the dress perfect! We are so grateful for her! She truly saved the day! I have added some before and after so y'all can see MARIA UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT! read more

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My experience with Maria and Evelyn was perfect. They fixed my dress which was almost two sizes bigger and made it fit like a glove. They did it quick and efficiently, other stores were quoting me months of time but she did it within a month. I am really grateful for their hard work. Today they finished fixing my best friend's dress and it looks beautiful! Definitely recommended and will come back! Mi experiencia con María and Evelyn fue perfecta. Arregló mi vestido de novia rápido y eficientemente. Mi vestido era casi 2 tallas más grande porque lo ordené por línea. Ella lo arregló y me quedó como un guante. Hoy termino de arreglar el vestido de mi mejor amiga y quedó perfecto. Definitivamente recomendada! read more

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i came in to have alterations done on my chiffon bridesmaid dress. i purchased my dress a few sizes too big and she was able to take it down two sizes to fit me perfectly. i got my dress back in just a little over a week which was perfect for me amazing prices too!! amazing work, amazing customer service! i loved my overall experience read more

Very friendly, genuine and excellent at what she does! Support her with your dollars!

I joined a kickball team and the jersey was waaaaay too big! Mari and team were able to quickly turnaround an alteration under 24 hours before our season started and it came out incredible! I ended up recommending her to several of my teammates and they all loved how there Jerseys ended up. Highly recommend them for great quality and great price! read more

I love her Mamá Mari's work! Mamá Mari is an artist she helped me be a pretty angel. She helped me make my first mantilla for my First Communion and it is beautiful. She helped me design and style it so I can be Jesus ready for the altar. I love the stitch quality is everlasting. The service requested was received immediately. Pricing was reasonable for high quality. read more

To post this I have to go back one year. Last year my daughter lost her son at 37 weeks. This year she had another beautiful boy but we all miss our dear Izzy. This year we took a family vacation to Hawaii and I had t-shirts and onesies made for the grandkids that say "Cousin Crew 2025". I knew that doing this would break my daughters heart since we would be taking our first vacation without Izzy. I called several locations to see if anyone could take the onesie I bought for Izzy and make it fit this little Beanie Baby named Izzy I found. Everyone said no but Mari was the only person to say after hearing my story and making the most beautiful and creative onesie for the Beanie Baby. This brought my daughter to tears knowing that I thought of our Izzy for this picture and wanted to include him. Mari has the heart of an angel and the hands of an artisan and I will forever be grateful for what she has done. Thank you is not enough, but I will use your services forever, you have earned my loyalty and utmost respect. I will tell anyone that needs alterations to go to you. read more

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Fast quality work. Very professional and super affordable. Will be back in the future for more alterations

She was accommodating, affordable and the work is good. I am grateful that clothes I bought too big fit great and a maxi dress that rolled my desk chair over and put a massive hole in she was able to fix. It looks great now. read more

Good quality and affordable. She did alterations others called "impossible." The turnaround is also quick.

Quick and professional repair of a silk duvet cover. Very reasonable price. Parking though was difficult.

Best Tailor in the East Bay!!! Maria the owner reminds me of my grandmother and is so sweet. She mainly speaks spanish but fully understood english and knew exactly what I was asking for. (clothing and tailoring is a universal language for her) The hem lines are phenomenal and identical to original cloth stitch, pricing is more than fair with a super quick turn around. I found this place as it had the highest reviews in the EB (and now I know why!) For reference: I needed a thick Carhartt work jacket hemmed along with some work shirts -- now they look like they were made for me! Thank you Maria and all your workers for your amazing work read more

Nice people good service reasonable price give them a try Good hemming next I will try to have a garment taken in read more

The best and same-day service! I called several places but few alterations places have a person available everyday. This is all Mari and her team do every day. She got me out of a jam by getting my jeans hemmed for my Vegas trip! Thank you, Mari! read more

Excellent service at a very good price. Elbows fixed on two wool coats and four pants hemmed very well!! Friendly too!

Mari's work is fabulous -- I brought my wedding dress in for some last minute alterations and the dress came out amazingly. Ended up bringing my husband's tux for alterations as well. Price is very reasonable and the turn around time was excellent. Highly recommend and we will be returning. Thank you Mari! read more

The good news, she did an excellent job tightening up my leather cap. The bad news, she said it would be ready the week before and it wasn't. I am glad I didn't need it. read more

Amazing!!! I love this place!!! Good quality! Good price! Really important to talk with them and try things on so you can correct anything, which they do without extra charge. Amazing!! Love love love them! read more

Mari's Alterations - They tailored the waist of the jeans and changed the top from a t-shirt to this cute sleeveless mid-drift top. Jeans $25! Top $20! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

Overall quality of work was great! Turnover time was 2 days. She gave me the option to pay before or after. I paid before. If you use card there is a $2 dollar fee. Parking isn't bad. I paid $20 to shorten some denim jeans and $15 to fix my vest that had the seams falling off. She told me it would be ready by Saturday any time, but I did have to come back twice on the day because it wasn't ready. Thanks Mari! read more

I purchased a formal dress for a wedding that I am coming out in and it would not close from waist to mid-back. I thought I was going to have to add a corset or do something major... maybe even lipo, jk. However, Mari said she would be able to keep the dress looking completely original with alterations undetectable; she completed that task as promised within a week. She is fast, reliable, reasonably priced, polite, and talented. GO! read more

Mari's Alterations - After alterations and a few pounds lost :) - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Oakland, California

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I went to Mari for a zipper repair, she repaired it quickly, and it looks great. It was a bit pricey, $35 for a zipper seems a bit steep. I would go back for speedy service and a quick turnaround. read more