Very nice and helpful lady, but doesn't do men's alterations. She did suggest alternatives which…read more i appreciated.

"Material Things" in Nanaimo is the worst seamstress. Not only did she do a hack job on my…read moredaughter's prom dress, she laughed and me and said it wasn't her fault and that I wasn't getting my money back. I don't care about the money. It would have been nice if she were reputable enough to admit when she made a mistake and offer to fix it somehow or at least apologize.

This is the first time I have ever felt compelled to write a review, good or bad. This one is bad…read more Don't go here. I asked for two simple things, and they screwed them both up! I asked for a slit (button hole) in the back of a dog jacket to attach my dog's harness through... I repeatedly asked for them to make sure it was centred. I went to pick up the jacket, and the hole was not centred. The other article of clothing I brought in was a button up shirt... I wanted the longer back hem to match the shorter front hem. There is a slit in the back I wanted filled in with the material that was cut off the back. It wasn't done, and the material was thrown away. Very disappointed. I won't ask them to alter any more garments. I had to pay when I dropped the garments off, so I am left with no recourse.

Very rude customer service. Phoned to ask a question and owner/employee was very argumentative…read more Not recommended!!!

I have been shopping at this store for two years, spending a considerate amount of money and have…read morealways been happy until now. I bought my daughter bodysuits ( and $300 worth of other items) for Christmas and one ended up being defective and when I went to exchange it for the same suit I was told I had to pay another $30 as I bought it on a buy one full price get one half off sale....I wanted to exchange it because it was defective!!! I will never spend another cent at this store ever! I will drive to Courtenay and buy all my children's dance items from now on! I am beyond livid! Horrible customer service! But I guess when you are the only game in town you call the shots

From the owner: Performing Fabrics and Dancewear was established in 1995 to fulfill the need for a dedicated dance…read moreshop for Nanaimo and the surrounding area. Our aim is to provide knowledgeable and friendly service to all our customers. Our staff is well trained in fitting all types of dancewear, from basic ballet slippers to Pointe shoes, and everything else a ballerina needs. Our staff includes an experienced seamstresses that can create the perfect dance costume, your dream wedding dress or the bridesmaid dress that you will wear again. We do custom orders and our selection of fabrics is extensive. Our creative staff will help you create a garment that is beautiful, well made and appropriate for your occasion. We aim to maintain stock of regular class items at all times. Fashion garments such as bodysuits change on a seasonal basis, as do cover ups, warm ups, yoga wear and ballroom outfits. Performing Fabrics and Dancewear always have great new looks for whatever type of dance you are doing.

I wouldn't recommend Barry's to anyone. When my daughter got a zippers replaced on riding boots…read morethat were two years old, they didn't last a month. When she called, she was told unpleasantly that she was too rough on it. Ummm... riding boots fit tight and you have to crank them over your calf. Zippers are supposed to last way longer than a month.

Barry's is awesome! Great prices, efficient service, and good quality work. I've had a few dresses…read moretaken in and hemmed and all have turned out great! Would definitely recommend.

Took part in the 3 day Ron Collin's retreat and it was amazing. The facility was clean and the…read morefriendly staff set us up with treats coffee and tea and a fridge for our lunches so we were all set to spend the days learning. Great selection of fabric, notions and machines.

Always pleased with the service and selection at Snip and Stitch. Very dedicated staff and owners…read moreare lovely, kind and considerate. They offer very interesting sewing classes for quilting as well as garment making.

This tailor replaced a jacket zipper for me, and did a great job. Seams were straight, it closed…read morewell, I was pleased. So I brought my boat curtains to be sewn-- just four curtains to be cut from the cloth and then hemmed. It was critical to have them cut to the right measurements, which I provided. Unfortunately, they were all off be 1/4" to 3/4", and the hems were angled, not straight. This should have been an easy job for a tailor, but the result was sloppy, unprofessional. Too bad, I won't use her again. :(

We have tried several places in town to get a few things repaired. Tailor to Go did excellent work…read more(approved by my wife and her impeccable taste), did them at a far lower cost than offered at any other place in Nanaimo and always have the work done in a week. She has done hems, pocket replacements and general alterations, all the work has been excellent.