This woman is completely incompetent! I am a costume maker for professional theater. My daughter-in-law brought me her formal gown that needed hemming on short notice. I was completely swamped with my own work and working a narrow hem on chiffon is not something I normally do, so I thought I would take it to a supposedly professional tailor who could do it better and faster than I could. Boy, do I regret that decision! There is a very specific way to hem chiffon which is NOT to cut first - this is exactly what she did and so there is no good way to work a narrow hem after that and on top of that it was uneven and she GLUED the front slit. I honestly don't know what to call this type of work other than butchery by someone who clearly has no idea what they are doing. You would do better with your local dry cleaner. read more

Wonderful, friendly service. Quality work. Very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend Mary to family and friends.

Mary is fantastic. I had two dresses that needed to be shortened in the back They were not straight hems and therefore had to be cut. There was only one chance to cut and do it right and Mary did both dresses perfectly. I trust her completely with all of my alterations. She's great, and her prices are reasonable. read more

Mary is a lovely lady. She is meticulous in her work and a delight to work with. I recommend her highly. Jill Fishman read more

Mary BUTCHERED my Eileen Fisher surplice dress that I asked to be reduced from size 6 to size 4. The hem was raggedly cut, there were loose threads I had to remove, she didn't trim the excess fabric where she took in the side seams, and the bodice gathers were uneven. My elegant dress was turned into a lousy high school project. I didn't go back for fear she'd do further damage. As a petite, I have had many items tailored by someone who has since retired so I tried Mary. Never again. I have no idea why she has great reviews except that she is engaging and chatty, and is conveniently located w parking. read more

I once went in and asked for a dress to be hemmed and she literally looked at me straight in the face and said "no." with no explanation. I left very confused and I would never go back. This was my first time in her shop so it's not like I have ever done anything to deserve this type of treatment read more

Mary is the best. Been going to her for many years and she is excellent. Always fixes things so that they fit like they were made for you!! Plus she's so great to deal with.......pleasant and funny!! Highly recommend read more

I'll never go anywhere else since I found Mary! She not only does a beautiful job on my dresses jackets and gowns she gives me great fashion advice too! I can also take my kids and they sit and play, she has some small toys for them and snacks! She's so friendly and sweet and always gets things done quickly. read more

The zipper on my sons winter jacket broke and Mary fixed it immediately, without me having to come back. Excellent prices and service!

I have been going to Mary for years now for all different types of garments. I suggest her to any and everyone who might need any kind of tailoring or repairs of any sort. Literally any item I have, even when I think it might be too difficult and she'll say she can't do it, she does some magician work and the item comes out perfect. She is amazing at what she does and is so kind -- and speedy! She's truly the best at what she does. Support her small, local business! read more

I visited Mary based upon the Yelp reviews and have to agree with them. She does a great job, is very upfront and honest with her opinion of what needs to be done, works quickly and is a hoot to talk to. Definitely recommend. Tip: Cash only. read more

I wish I could give this place 0 stars, she has no idea what she's doing. I took my prom dress here for alterations and she completely removed my train, my stitches were undone, and coming apart. read more

Mary's Tailoring Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

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Mary is an honest woman who provides quality service for reasonable prices. She is very personable - you'll walk in for the first time and feel like you've know her for years. I had a beautiful high waisted pant that I needed hemmed and she priced it at $10 and it was ready in 2 days. She has great input and really loves what she does. Its just her working so sometimes it can get quite a bit crazy if there are a lot of people in there at once. I have already recommended her to a couple of my friends and will most definitely bring all my tailoring needs to her! Like mentioned before, she only accepts cash or check. read more

Mary is wonderful, just love her! Not only is her work beautiful but she will give you her honest opinion about how to alter (or not alter). Some businesses won't discourage you from not altering, in fear that they will lose that sale. Mary is so honest and her prices are really great, especially for the work she does. One of the best parts of seeing her is that she imparts great wisdom. It's a joy to be in her company. read more

Mary did a wonderful job on my niece's communion dress - and she finished it in less than a week. Just remember to bring cash or check! read more

Mary is awesome! Great service at a great price. I took a difficult dress around to a few people in the area who struggled to pin it to fit well, but Mary instantly knew how to deal with it. She gave me good tailoring advice and also accommodated my requests when I disagreed. She did a beautiful job with my gowns. I highly recommend Mary and I'm happy to have her expertise nearby! read more

If you are looking for a tailor that does great work fast and is affordable Mary is your tailor. She had my bridesmaid dress altered in 4 days and only charged me $15. The dress is strapless so she added elastic to the top so that it fits to my body and I will be able to dance without the dress falling. She said if I want to actually take the dress in it would be $35 and I wouldn't be able to sit. I highly recommend her. read more

Beautiful work done here by Mary. There is no need to go anywhere. She's an honest and extremely friendly business woman, who will tell you straight what needs to be done so your clothing flatters you in the best possible way. Her prices are affordable, her turnaround time is great, and I'm so glad our family found her services! read more

I have never been to a tailor before and had several pants I needed to get hemmed and taken in at the waist that I was hesitant to bring to an average dry cleaners (one was my favorite pair of jeans). Mary did a beautiful job and they fit me Impeccably! She is such a sweet and encouraging lady and is very honest. Mary advised me in the practical course of action to get darts put in the pants instead of taking out the entire leg seam because it would be less labor intensive and therefore cost less. I brought in four pairs of pants, she told me they'd be ready the next day and I was shocked but she was right. She said she didn't mess around and I did in fact pick them up the next day. read more

I recently called to inquire about Mary's price range for a simple service on a dress I own. I described the clothing in detail with full awareness/understanding that any good tailor would need to see the product to give a final price-- I simply wanted to gauge her range, which is something I've done with other shops. Mary responded incredibly blunt and rude to my inquiry, as if me wanting an idea of her service rates was unheard of or ridiculous. Her response was also quite condescending. This exchange was not only unnecessary, but it was a tremendous turn off. Overall, I will not patronize Mary's business and I caution others about her attitude, as well. Hopefully, she is more friendly in person. read more

Mary is the best...I came in with my mother of the bride gown needing some attention on the top-- and she did a terrific job. Her advice was spot-on, and I was completely thrilled. she also refused to do anything just now-- the wedding is in Oct! Wait-- she said. Lets be sure you don't lose or gain anything. I hadn't even thought about that, but once again-- she is absolutely right! I'm coming back from a surgery and will likely lose a few pounds between now and Oct! Duh to me, brilliant to Mary! read more

Mary is the best. I'll never go anywhere else again. I needed the hem of a stretchy dress taken up, which is not easy. She did a perfect job and for only $25. What I like best is the honest,"womanly" advice Mary gave me (when I asked): wear nude hose, pumps with a mid-heel, get some Flexees from Macy's to smooth out bumps. She knows her stuff. Not only does Mary make sure her work looks exceptional -- she wants you to look beautiful, too. read more

Mary shortened a full length jersey dress for me in just two days. I was going to do it by hand myself and quickly realized you need a special machine for this type of material. I took it to Mary. Friendly service, excellent work, timely turnaround and great price. So happy I found her. I cannot say enough. read more

I've taken several items to Mary over the last couple of years and finally reached the point where I'm just not willing to deal with her sloppy workmanship anymore. I've only ever taken things that need hemming, nothing complex, but literally EVERY single item needed to be redone because she didn't get it right on the first try. She hemmed a flower girl dress for my daughter to wear in a wedding, after two tries the hem was straight but it actually came down *during* the wedding. She hemmed a pair of jeans with one leg longer than the other and did not bother to match the original stitching color. She fixed the pants and I went back to pick up a couple days later. They were fine, but what a waste of my time having to make an extra trip. She does things quickly and poorly and does not pay attention to details. I've found when pointing out things done incorrectly that she attempts to convince me that I am wrong--she did this even when the two legs of the pants were clearly about 1/4 inch different in length ("oh it will even out when you put them on" - I put them on and shockingly they were still different lengths!). Most recently I took in two pairs of identical knit lounge pants. Both were done SO sloppily, the topstitching on the hems was wavy and on one pair the stitching was tangled and actually coming loose when I picked up the pants. I pointed it out, she promised to fix and had me come back. I was so frustrated that when I picked them up the next day I did not bother to check the hem, because I didn't want to go back there ever again. Of course the hem is still wavy and a different part of the stitching is tangled and coming loose. I would rather pay to have the hem redone by someone else who will get it correct the first try rather than waste my time making repeated trips to Mary so she can continue to do sloppy work. BOTTOM LINE: Her work is sloppy and you will waste your time and money repeatedly trying to get her to do simple things correctly. Additionally, I find her shop to be messy and unclean and her personally to be somewhat dismissive and abrasive. Go elsewhere. read more

After calling several tailors in Philadelphia who were overbooked, I called Mary to ask if she had availability to hem one formal gown for a wedding 1.5 weeks away. I told her I understood it was short notice. She told me she was very busy but she could squeeze it in if I brought the dress in that day. I told her I might not get off work in time for that same day, since she was a 40 min drive away, and she said she would be around even later than her listed hours, just knock on the door before 7pm. I arrived at 6:30p and when Mary answered the door she told me she was too busy she couldn't help me. I reminded her that we had spoken on the phone earlier and that I had driven 40 minutes to get to her shop, and she said "I'm sorry, I normally don't do things like that, but I'm just too busy. I have 3 bridesmaid's dresses to do before that Saturday." She told me to go to a nearby tailor the next morning, and I explained I had to work the next day. She again said I'm sorry, and shut the door in my face. read more

Mary is exceptional. I was to be a bridesmaid 2 weeks after giving birth. The dress size I purchased before the baby was born was a 'best guess' as to what size and shape my body would be in after the baby. Of course it didn't fit across the bust. Mary did a RUSH job at a very reasonable price, considering what had to be done and the time constraints the altering had to be done in. I would return to her in a second. Go to Mary and you won't be disappointed. Can't say enough good things about her. read more

Mary's work is great, and she herself is wonderful! A hard-working woman who gives great advice (e.g., don't hang a heavy dress for long periods by the shoulder or it'll stretch out and not fit like it did! Oops) and prices fairly. I came by needing quick turnaround for a floor length gown with slight train that I also wasn't sure would look OK over my pregnant belly. She hemmed the dress appropriately and also gave me advice on how to wear it. Definitely try her out! read more

Mary was recommended to me and she is great! Very quick and she tells you the honest truth as to what alterations are needed. She is my go-to tailor from now on. read more

I really wanted to like Mary! Her shop is super close to our home, and I'd heard her prices are good. After we moved to the area, I was in search of a tailor. Unfortunately, both times I went in, she refused to help me! Both times were fairly simple alterations, but she refused because she was too busy with "more important" things. Perhaps she'd have time for me if I wanted a fancy dress altered. However, I also felt she was rude and snobbish about my apparently insignificant requests. I won't be attempting again. read more

Mary is fantastic! She is incredibly considerate to the needs of the customer and does beautiful work. I've brought simple alterations - hemming - and complex ones - completely re-working a dress that was two sizes too big on top and perfect on the bottom - and been very pleased with the quality of work, how quickly it gets done, and the price. Great shop! read more

i have also been to Mary's Tailor Shop and I had 3 stretchy dresses that I need to be altered and she had the special machine to make the alterations and have it shortened. It was very difficult to find someone that can do this type of material and I was very pleased and she is very good at what she does. I highly recommend Mary for all of your alterations. 5 stars goes to Mary! She is also very friendly and customer oriented and eager to please. Love Love Love Mary!! read more

I got my graduation dress from online the day before graduation, and it was HUGE. The size was completely wrong and I didn't have time to order another one. I called at least five shops before I called Mary's shop, and every one of them said it was impossible to help me with the dress. But when I told Mary about my situation, she asked me to stop by and show her the dress, and she told me that she would definitely get it done by tmw. Three hours after I dropped off the dress, she called me and asked me to come and try it on. And it fits perfectly! Mary stayed after the closing hour for my dress because she knew that I would be miserable if I didn't have it done by tomorrow. She is so nice and friendly and great at her job. And she also offered personal advise on how to wear my hair and etc... I really appreciate her help! You won't be disappointed! read more

Mary is great, i have gone for multiple alterations and have never been disappointed

I love Mary's shop. I am tiny and pretty much everything I have gets tailored. Mary was very accommodating to the 6+ pieces I brought in at one time. She gave an opinion on each piece and even suggested that I leave certain items alone. I appreciate that she was honest about what could be done. All my clothing was done within a few days and the price was right. She is cash or check only, so make sure you are prepared. read more

Incredibly disappointed. My dress is ruined. Orange thread used for the hem of my coral dress - very noticeable. Also the tension was far too loose and the hem was not straight - too this Mary argued that it was perfect. It clearly was not. I might not been as upset if she had admitted it wasn't perfect but that it was a challenging fabric and that was the best she could do. She told me that there are more important things in this world and my dress was fine and not important. Sure in the grand scheme of things it is not important but when I pay $20 for a hem I would like the dress to be wearable. read more

Mary is great! I took a long chiffon bridesmaid dress to her to have the length altered. She suggested to add boning in the bodice and elastic around the band since it was one shouldered. She did a beautiful job with the hem, and the bodice was more comfortable after she altered it. She was so kind, quick, and professional! I will be returning with more alterations... read more

Mary was wonderful and fixed a bridesmaid dress and evening dress for me. She's skilled and friendly, I would recommend her to anyone, a real pro! read more

I have used Mary's Tailoring Shop for several years now, bringing over two dozen garments to her for alteration during that period. I very highly recommend her as her work has been impeccable and reasonably priced. read more