[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shamsi is the best! She can alter clothes to fit me "just right", cheerfully and timely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yesterday, she offered to sew up a neckline while I waited... her good eye, expertise and years of experience showed in the work she did... you cannot tell she altered the dress at all! Everything I have brought to her, she and her helpers have fixed well, and done an excellent job. I met her 10 years ago when she altered by daughter's wedding dress. I highly recommend Original Alterations :) Thank you, Shamsi! Pat read more

Wedding Dress was altered perfectly and in a timely manner! ! Highly recommend! The ladies there were so very nice and helpful, especially Shamsi! read more

Summary: Original Alterations did not complete a simple hem per my request and now I will have to buy another new pair of pants (and pay to get that new pair hemmed also). What happened: I took my young teenage child in to have their new Scout pants hemmed. We had just bought the pants new and big enough with room to grow (a Scout is Thrifty). I asked Original Alterations to hem and keep the extra fabric folded up inside the hem so we could let them out longer as the child grew during puberty. Instead, at pickup I learned that they cut off the excess fabric and made a normal hem (which was not what I repeatedly requested at drop off). While the hem was clean and on-time, I am now out $64.99 + tax (probably more with inflation when I have to buy another pair next year) for when I have to buy another new pair of pants when my child outgrows the wrongly-shortened legs, plus I'll have to pay for another hemming ($18 + tax) on that second new pair of pants. Here I was trying to do something extra to make my child feel proud of their final years in their Scout uniform, and demostrate the value of thriftiness. I was also trying to support a small local business. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I called Original Alterations out on their mistake at pickup, they claimed that what I asked couldn't be done (which they did not tell my child and I when we left the pants to be hemmed after try on). They offered no apology or refund (nor any other type of customer recovery).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Well, just like many experiences in Scouting, this was a learning opportunity: (1) make sure you have someone repeat, paraphrase, and/or demonstrate exactly what you need if you have a specific request. (2) if something cannot be done per someone's request, tell them up front, or tell them as soon as you can once you're partway along (and let the customer decide). Do not say "yes" to someone's requests and then either come across as unintelligent (not seeking understanding), incompetent (being unable to do a fairly routine task), or unscrupulous (do what you wish and hope the customer either doesn't notice or has no choice but to pay to get their item back). (3) If you make a mistake, be empathetic and apologize. Offer some form of customer recovery (e.g., full or partial refund for incorrect services; free next alteration with no expiration, etc.). Sure, mistakes happen--it is your actions afterward that can make a substantial difference[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Original Alterations took their actions and non-actions, IMHO. My action is letting other customers know of our poor experience and choosing to not do business with them any more. read more

Took a formal dress in for alteration (straps and made smaller through the top). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff were not very friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], straps were cut in the middle which put a seam in the middle of them, very noticeable and uncomfortable! Also cost was very excessive! Will not be returning! read more

Original Alterations altered my wedding gown and did an amazing job! I am currently pregnant which made alterations a little challenging because each week my body was changing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But Original Alterations scheduled multiple visits with me to ensure that my wedding dress fit me perfectly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They put my mind at ease, and my gown turned out gorgeous! They are unbelievably professional, kind and accommodating. I can easily say if/when I need alterations done, I will be coming back! read more

I just picked up my wedding dress and it was perfect! I originally had alterations done at David's Bridal and to say I was unsatisfied is an understatement. The dress is a v neck and I did not like how "on display" I was. David's told me there was nothing they could do to fix it, it's just the cut of the dress - I was devastated. I made an appointment with Original Alterations and within 5 minutes the seamstress pinned up the neckline and marked places to cut down the arm holes and sent me on my way. Two weeks later I was nervous to see my dress again but should not have been. The seamstress was fantastic, price was fair, and they even sewed to buttons on last minute that were coming loose. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I could not be happier![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The quality of service here is great. It was my first time in, my usual seamstress was not available but I trusted online reviews and am glad I did. The service was excellent and I was well taken care of. I even brought them a 2nd dress for my reception with only 2 weeks before my wedding and they got it done no problem. My Ceremony dress was preowned (altered) and a bit tight but they helped me make it fit. It cost about what I was expecting for multiple wedding gowns. Thank you for taking care of me! read more

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Original Alterations made my wedding dress comfortable and well-fitting, within an amazing timeframe as well! They genuinely listened to what I was looking for and did an amazing job. The bustle for the dress was especially helpful-- I'd highly recommend that for any bride with a longer train. My grandma also went with me and needed some pants hemmed-- the turnaround was fast and the quality was amazing as well! She goes to them for any alterations she needs now. read more

Shamsi is the absolute best and I would recommend her to anyone! She has now altered two bridesmaids dresses for me and my wedding dress! Everything has turned out perfect. Shop hours look a little different these days, you have to call to make an appointment, you can only bring one person with you and you have to wear a mask. We were allowed to pop a bottle of champagne when we picked up my wedding dress though!! There is a discount offered if you pay in cash! read more

My wedding gown was purchased over a year in advance. My gown fit great when I bought it but in the time before the wedding I ended up losing about 50 lbs due to medical reasons and my gown was just hanging on me. I was so nervous and had a backup gown picked out incase mine couldn't be altered, well they worked their magic and had my gown fitting perfectly!! They had to take it in 4 sizes! I am so impressed with their work, my gown turned out beautiful and all for a very reasonable price. Also there's a discount if you pay with cash. read more

Original Alterations - Wedding gown before and after alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Shamsi of Original Alterations is unbelievably talented and an even more amazing person. I bought my dress in DC but was getting married in Ohio, and when I couldn't find anyone available to alter my dress in my timeline or within my budget, I asked local Ohio friends for help. Shamsi was recommended by many, and I am so so grateful for friends who led me to her. She altered my dress in no time, a month before my wedding and scheduled another appointment the week before! I also added a jumpsuit to change into and she hemmed it and made it fit perfectly in no time. She was so kind, patient, and creative with what I needed. I truly can't think of a better place in Central Ohio for alterations. Do not hesitate to make an appointment today!! read more

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I used original alterations for my wedding dress . Loved the bustle of my dress. This picture shows it all. She really did a great job. She is the best in Columbus! Highly recommend. read more

Original Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I will ALWAYS give Original Alterations my business! First, they took me in on a whim for a bridesmaid dress. When I came to pick it up, Shamsi was on the phone with a bride in distress (the dress got butchered somewhere else). She did her best to calm the bride down, offer services, and figure out how to fix things. Although I pretty much walked out of there giving a thumbs up and a smile, all I could think was "if I am that bride, Shamsi is exactly who I would call!" Second, she NAILED my wedding dress on the first try. You can tell she takes great pride in her craft and wants it to be precise. She also coordinated my days so both my out of town mom and step mom could be present at each appointment. I could not be happier with my experience. Supporting local businesses is important and I will tell everyone to go there! read more

Absolutely recommend Original Alterations! Shamsi and her team are absolutely terrific! I took my wedding dress to be altered at Original Alterations, and I am so glad I did. I bought my dress at Wendy's Bridal, but after looking at some of the alteration photos from Wendy's Bridal here on Yelp, I was terrified. Original Alterations did a super professional, amazing job. I had all of the following altered - Bodice taken in (both sides), both shoulder straps shortened, bustle, hem, and some buttons tightened. Total, it was $445.00, in cash. (There is a discount for cash, because they do not have to run it through the credit card machine). The work performed was 10/10, everything was done so carefully and meticulously. So happy with my perfectly fitted wedding dress!! read more

If you need to take your wedding dress someplace to be altered, THIS IS THE PLACE TO TAKE IT!!!!!! I had a wedding emergency- 4 weeks before my day and my wedding dress was too small. I was told by a different seamstress that there was nothing they could do to fix the dress. I took my dress to original alterations for a second opinion and I am SO happy that I did! She had my dress fixed in ONE WEEK & it is perfect! I do not have enough words to say how much I appreciate the work that was done on my dress. Very reasonable pricing and TOP NOTCH WORK!!! If I could give this place a million stars I would. Stop looking for a place to take your dress and just make an apt at original alterations. Thank you so much!! read more

I went to Original Alterations to get a suit hemmed for my wedding. The ladies there were very nice and accommodating. They were quick to let me get changed, measured where I needed to be hemmed, double checked that they could do what they needed to do because it was a rental so there were specific guidelines to what changes could be made. They totally knew what needed to be done and knew how they needed to do it with it being a rental. My measurement appointment was super quick, they had my suit ready on the promised day, and I had a super quick appointment when I went to pick up the suit as well. They made sure everything looked right, made sure I was happy with the alterations and I was on my way. Quick, efficient, and they are good at what they do. Couldn't ask for more from an alterations business as the whole process went very smooth and they had me looking super fly for the big day! read more

They're quick and amazing. A little pricey but worth it on high ticket/important items!

Shamsi and her family are amazing! I brought my dress into her shop 2-3 weeks before my wedding, which was out of state, hoping and praying that she will be able to alter the dress in time without multiple fittings because my schedule was so tight. Mind you, my dress was about 2 sizes too big with A LOT of boning. She took the boning out completely for the fitting and put it back during alterations. My dress fit like a glove! When I went into her shop, the dress was heavy and hanging off of me and when I got it back it was a completely different dress (in a good way)! You have a lot of anxiety in planning a wedding and Shamsi beautifully checked off one of the most important things about my wedding. Thank you so much Shamsi!! You can see the beautiful dress in my profile picture! read more

I had never had a dress altered before and was super nervous to have my lace wedding dress altered. They did an amazing job and my dress fit perfectly! They made a video on how to do the bustle which was super helpful. And I plan on having my alterations done here in the future. read more

I felt so comfortable with her. She is so knowledgable and will make sure you look stunning in your gown. I knew I loved my dress but after she altered it to fit me I fell madly in love with it again. She was truly amazing from start to finish. So glad I went to original alterations. I would recommend it to all brides. read more

Original Alterations - My dress fit like a glove thanks to original alterations. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Shamsi is amazing! Her skills are incredible and she is so sweet to work with you to make sure everything is perfect. She has a degree in fashion design and has owned this shop for 7yrs. Definitely worth the drive if you're not located on this side of town a d her rates are very reasonable! read more

does amazing work! She's quick, friendly and all around a fabulous! Her schedule was accommodating and she did exactly what I needed! I didn't even need my second fitting. read more

I had my wedding dress taken in about 3 inches on each side with intricate overlay lace on crepe material. They made it fit like a glove and you couldn't tell that the dress pattern was altered at all! I will definitely be a repeat customer read more

Don't hesitate looking any further- this place is great for all your alteration needs. I used original alterations for my wedding dress and it fits like a glove. After my final fitting, there was something I wanted re- looked at on my dress.. they had no problem fitting me back on the schedule. They fixed the issue right then and there. No problem! I didn't have to pay another fee either for having the issue fixed. They do good work and have very reasonable prices for alterations. They work by appointment only Monday - Saturday. read more

Shamshi is a true professional! The alterations were wonderful and the bustle was of the highest quality. She had to take a gown with a scalloped lace hem made for someone 5'9" and shorten it for my 5'0" daughter. She did a beautiful job! read more

Original Alterations - Beautiful alteration work! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service was amazing. Although the label size of my dress was 8, Shamsi did such an outstanding job to alter the dress to my size (size 2!!!). I am so glad that I went to her. I would highly recommend her to the brides who want to wear a perfect dress. read more

Original Alterations - My dress looked great. Thank you Original Alterations! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was referred to Original Alterations by my neighbor, who just got married. I bought my dress at Wendy's Bridal and needed just a few things that got altered. Shamsi was awesome! She was so sweet and got everything done quickly! She didn't mind me asking a bunch of questions. When I went to pick up my dress, she showed me how to do the bustle (which she added) and even suggested I take a video of her doing so I could show my maid of honor! Genius! I would 100% go back to her in a heart beat and would recommend Original Alterations to all! read more

I'm so happy I went to original alterations! My dress is literally perfect! I didn't ever want to take it off!! The service was wonderful and I wouldn't go to any other place for wedding dress alterations! They also saved me my extra lace for my flowers and the press was free! Seriously, don't go to any other places for dress alterations! read more

We bought our daughter's wedding dress from David's Bridal and the quote we were given for alterations was way to expensive. Especially considering they took a large size dress off the rack for my size 2 daughter and so much had to be cut off of it. I found this business in a Google search and I was amazed by the personal attention they gave my daughter. They were so nice and did the alterations so quickly it was such a blessing to find them. When I was told the price for all of the work they had to do I thought maybe it was just a deposit, but no, that was the final price! So affordable! I would recommend Original Alterations to anyone that needs alterations or sewing done the right way at an affordable price. These ladies really work hard and make sure everything is perfect. read more

Original Alterations - Perfect dress:) - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Sooo impressed with the alterations from Original Alterations. I bought my gown online and had never tried it on before purchasing. Coming in for the fitting was quick each time (once for the initial and once to pick it up) and it could not have fit better. I received tons of compliments and you can tell this is truly a passion for this business. read more

I was referred to Original Alterations by Elegant Bride in Dublin. I had never had anything altered before, so I was completely clueless! Shamsi did an amazing job on my wedding dress! Price was fair and she was a pleasure to work with. She was very easy to get ahold of via text or phone call. I have definitely found a seamstress for life!! read more

Great experience! They got me scheduled so quick and altered my wedding dress better than I could have imagined!

I wish that I would have gone here from the start and I will definitely come here for any future alterations. I purchased my wedding dress from David's Bridal and let them do the alterations, but after three appointments it still didn't fit and they basically shrugged and told me there was nothing else they could do. I called Original Alterations and they were able to get me in on the same day, do the pinning in less than 10 minutes, and get it back to me in time for my wedding which was a quick turnaround. I also wrote down the wrong date for pickup, but they were so accommodating and let me come in anyway. The dress fits even better than I had hoped and they literally saved the day. The pricing was also reasonable and I think I would have probably saved money here vs David's. I am so thankful for them and couldn't recommend them more! read more

The staff were very friendly and helpful. My bridesmaid dress was done quickly and beautifully and I'm thrilled with the result. Very affordable and high level of professionalism, I definitely recommend Original Alterations and will be using them again in the future! read more

The service that was provided to me at Original Alterations was beyond amazing. It was the easiest, most simple process ever. I went in for my initial appointment, and when I returned for my second appointment, my maid of honor dress fit perfectly! I was sure I'd need a third appointment, but I didn't! I will definitely be back if I ever need anything altered again. read more

I found Original Alterations by coincidence. My fiance and I were planning a simple courthouse wedding, so I wasn't interested in buying an expensive wedding gown at a bridal boutique. Instead, I bought a couple white cocktail dresses online figuring I'd wear whichever fit better. I loved them both, but they were made for women that are six feet tall and all legs. My first stop for alterations was my normal dry cleaner, but they didn't want to work on evening wear for fear of ruining the garment. I appreciated the honesty, but that kind of left me with nothing. I yelped tailors and seamstresses and I was right around the corner from Original Alterations - I decided to stop by. Although she operates by appointment, Shamsi took me as a walk-in and afforded me every courtesy and all the attention of a scheduled appointment. I probably did disrupt her routine that day, but she was so warm and welcoming you'd never have known it. She was fantastic in the quality of her work, her quick turnaround time, reasonable pricing (I'd gladly have paid twice as much!), and just her overall demeanor. She says she treats her clients like family - it's true. read more

Shamsi is absolutely wonderful! I was referred to her shop by the bridal salon where I bought my dress. From the beginning, Shamsi was very professional, helpful and caring. My dress has an extremely long train and she bustled the train to look like it was always a part of the dress. During my last fitting, I asked for another change and she completed this within two hours so I could take my dress that day. Above all else, her work is incredible and I am so impressed with each alteration she completed. I highly recommend her shop! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this business. I came in last minute needing my wedding dress let out and my wish was granted. The dress fit perfectly and quickly. I would recommend Original Alterations to anyone. read more

quick, reasonably priced, trustworthy. Worth the money!!! Dress fit like a glove!

Shamsi did a great job on my wedding dress- I had to have it taken in at the top and also shortened. I panicked & went back in, thinking it was too tight, and Shamsi definitely put my mind at ease... She explained the dress will stretch, but assured me if I wanted to let it out she would do it- she treats every customer like one of her own children. In the end, we unlooped some of the corset and it fit PERFECT! What a great idea! She even added a top clasp for me to make sure the zipper didn't fall down when I sat down. Overall, very happy with her work & her willingness to make the dress perfect for me. read more