A very reliable tailor near Berkeley, and the only one I'll be going to until I move!…read more I got my dresses hemmed and it was done perfectly. The stitching was on point! It looked as if that's exactly how the dress came in. At the appointment, the owner takes the time to understand how it's supposed look, and how you want it to fit. After the appointment, it was very easy to communicate with the owner. He responded promptly and was transparent. I had to schedule a last minute hemming request and it was done on time! If you're in a pickle, just call and see if he can do it. He will not schedule an appointment if he knows he cannot get it done on time, which I appreciate for being direct. I'll definitely come back but this time without any last minute requests!

Gabriel is truly the best there is. I've taken countless items to Gabriel from traditional vintage…read morePalestinian thobes, evening dresses, pants, etc and he always approaches each item with care & attention to detail. He's very kind, understanding, and is a master of the craft. Below is a recent before and after of a vintage thobe I thrifted that needed some love. It was originally way too large for me and I wanted to convert to short sleeves & lose the 70s shoulder poof without removing any of the handmade cross stitch embroidery. The after picture speaks for itself. The thobe fits perfect with all the right details I wanted Thank you as always for the excellent work!

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

I found Mari's Alterations through Yelp because of the many positive reviews. Unfortunately, my…read moreexperience 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.

I've been here a few times and they do really quality work. Had blazers expertly altered at the…read moresleeves, and their prices were fair. Very welcoming place, too.

These guys are the real deal!! They were super knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I had them do a…read morecustom suit for me for my Grandmother's 90th birthday and they did not disappoint! Amazing fabric and amazing tux! Every time I came back wanting it shorter, tighter, etc bc I was in the middle of losing weight, they did not mind one bit!! Would recommend them to everyone and anyone. Make sure you make your appointment online, they stay busy!

Lily was such a pleasure to work with! Not only is she professional, conscientious, very…read moreknowledgeable and highly skilled, she is also kind and affirming. I came to her with two very different mother-of-the-bride dresses and she helped me carefully evaluate my options including alterations needed and the look & feel I was hoping to achieve, etc. She did a fabulous job altering my dress and provided expert advise along the way. She even looked at my shoes and jewelry, offering super helpful advise as I made those decisions. All in all, a wonderful experience! I highly recommend her services!

Disaster. Waited 4 weeks for an appointment at this place. Told the tailor exactly what we needed…read moreover the phone - a dress needed to be tailored to fit. Gave her the brand, size, etc. she quoted us $160. Steep, but reasonable given the quality of the dress. She took measurements. After the fitting, she told us the cost would be $400. $400 to tailor a dress?!? That's more than most dresses cost. Why? She said, "wedding dresses cost more." We explained that it wasn't a wedding dress (I'm already married!). But she wouldn't change the price. It felt strange and uncomfortable and kind of awful to be called a liar. Walked out and found another tailor who did an epic job for $120. Went to the party (NOT A WEDDING) and felt fabulous. Skip this place. p.s. Apparently this owner gaslights customers. To clarify: 1. I definitely called in advance, 2. I was definitely overcharged, 3. It was definitely Lily from Irena's studio. Not confused, and not a mistake. Avoid avoid avoid.

I can't say enough amazing things about Ms. Louise! I was referred to her through my cousin, who…read morewas getting married in Europe back in December, and I was a bridesmaid. When I got my dress, it was entirely too small and I was in full panic mode. Ms. Louise was upfront about what she could and couldn't do, which I really appreciated. She ended up opening the dress and adding fabric to the side panels so it fit my hips comfortably--and somehow made it even more beautiful than before! She did all of this within about a month while also working on my cousin's (the bride's) dress. On top of that, she altered a second dress for my reception at the last minute and had it ready in less than a week. I was able to pick everything up just in time before my flight the day after Christmas. Truly a lifesaver! Ms. Louise is the best--so talented, professional, and reliable. I'm beyond grateful and can't thank her enough! Highly recommend!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Louise! From the very first time I heard her voice over…read morethe phone at 6:30 in the evening, I immediately had complete confidence in her--and after meeting her, I knew my instincts were right. Louise is an amazing seamstress! Her talent and her eye for even the smallest details are incredible. She didn't just alter my dress--she paid attention to everything, right down to recommending what undergarment I should wear and helping me with the right choice of shoes. That kind of knowledge and attention to detail was absolutely priceless! I needed my dress altered on a very short timeline, and Louise had it beautifully done for me in just 6 days! She was accommodating, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure everything looked perfect. I honestly felt like I hit the lottery when I met Louise! Finding someone this talented, knowledgeable, and trustworthy is rare. I will definitely be going back to her and would recommend her without hesitation. Thank you, Louise, for making me feel so confident and beautiful in my dress!

Great prices and service. Turn around for my 5 items was 4 days…read more Pants take in: $25 Pants hem: $15 Pants zipper fix and addition: $18 Shirt hem x2 : $15 each Yoga pants hem: 15 Price will probably vary based on material / complexity. You must pay first and cash only. They had a little dressing room you could try on your clothes if needed. Very friendly staff. Easy to communicate in English.

I paid $50 to have my skirt hemmed after being told it was $25 per layer, which I agreed to…read more Unfortunately, the sequin layer wasn't actually hemmed--it was simply cut, and not evenly. That part required no finishing and is something I could have done myself. I expected proper hemming on both layers for the price, so this was really disappointing.

This dress was an absolute stunner at a Tuscan wedding I attended this summer. I received so many…read morecompliments and the alterations process was a breeze with only an initial sizing and final fitting. I brought in an oversized dress (about 8 dress sizes too big) and the results couldn't have been better. Miss Veda and team are so accommodating and made me feel special. I wish I could wear this dress again!

Shirley was amazing. She went above and beyond to help me get my wedding blouse fixed on time. Her…read moreexperience and skill set is unmatched. Would give her 10 stars if it were possible to do that.

Thuy did an incredible job with my wedding dress! I bought a second hand dress online (without…read moretrying it on and without being able to return it - I know sounds crazy) and it wound up too small, where I could not zip it. I took it to her and asked if she could make it bigger (I wasn't hopeful since my alterations budget was $500 and there was so much beadwork). She said to do the hem and make it bigger and fix the beading on one of the straps it would be $450 so I said yes. Wow I am so glad I did! She was so sweet and took her time and was thorough which I am so appreciative of since it was for such an important dress. Definitely recommend!

Phenomenal experience getting my wedding dress updated. I'm wearing my mother's dress so I was…read morepretty nervous about where to take it. A friend also got her dress altered here and recommended it and I'm so glad she did. Thuy did an incredible job. I'm still pretty in shock at how affordable everything was for how great the end result was. Getting married next month and will hopefully update with photos from the actual wedding!

He has helped my hem two of my pants! I just asked him to save the fabric, so I could use it for a…read morerepair and he did exactly that. He is great at communicating date of completion and I appreciate his care and attention to detail. Thank you so much!

I came here about a year ago to get some selvedge denim hemmed and tailored. Now somehow when then…read moreget cuffed, there is a fold that happens as if they weren't cut right. Posting now because I now have a pair of $300 Warehouse & Co. jeans I literally have no desire to wear.

Super quick and easy spot for alterations, also accepts card, which is kind of hard to get in…read moreOakland. I only had one pair of dress pants that I needed tailored - it was $15 for one pair and the turnaround was very speedy - it was done in about two days. The seams were very even and they did a great job!

Getting clothes altered and repaired is preferable these days over buying new stuff…read more My wife and I have gone to Ritz for years, including things like hemming pants, alternating dresses and suit jackets, etc. the owner does a good job, works fast and seems to charge reasonable prices. The owner Yim is a super nice Vietnamese lady who seems to put attention into detail. I've seen customer get measured for new suits, I don't know what she charges but it seems like people have good experiences. A more tailored fit to my suit jackets have made them feel and look better. I've brought her cheaper jackets and nicer more expensive jackets and they all come out ok.