I can't speak for other customers' experiences, but I had no issues the few times I have been here. I came here a few times for pants alterations, which were $8/pants, and a zipper fix for my winter coat and the work by the employees was excellent. The shop is extremely small and tight, but the ladies here do a good job. At times, their vibe could be interpreted as unfriendly, especially if you've never interacted with them, but don't take their curtness for rudeness. In no way does it look like their intention to be unfriendly, but it's just the way they operate - quick and to the point. In addition, they don't speak fluent English, so sometimes things can get lost in translation. If you DO need any type of alterations or clothing fixes, all you have to do is walk in, present to them what you need done and they'll take a look at it on the spot and let you know if it can or cannot be done. If whatever you need can be done, they'll fill out a receipt for you with the date you came in, what the work is and how much it might cost. When your clothing is ready, they'll give you a call and you can come in to pick it up. It's that easy or at least those were the experiences I had and each time was a replica of the previous. In addition, the pricing for their work was very reasonable as I called up a few tailoring shops for a quote and Sanita's always came out as the lowest or equivalent. read more

I basically only bring slacks or jeans to be hemmed, but would not hesitate to bring any type of clothing for tailoring to Sanita. I am always greeted very warmly and professionally and the work/tailoring always exceeds my expectations. You may think that all of these places are the same, but I can assure you they are not. If you've ever had your hem start to unravel, you know what I mean. That never happens here as they take enormous pride in what they do and they always get it right the first time and that is why I keep going back. So glad they are in my neighborhood and very highly recommend. read more

This little shop could easily be passed up while you're walking on Avenue U....unless I happen to come up to you and rip that seam out of your pants. Need a quick fix now right?! Who cares if you like your now torn jeans! Get them looking like you're pretty sauve in this tailor shop. Come inside to Sanita! Nothing truly expresses the effective use of space more than this place! Everywhere is jam packed with clothes and sewing equipment. Everyone in here is Russian, but are welcoming and sweet. Got several of my pants fixed up nicely myself and a dress taken in. Give these ladies 2 days max, and you'll be walking down that Avenue in style! Just be on the look out for that crazy freak ripping people's clothes...how strange! read more

Sanita Tailoring Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for wedding dress alterations because I saw glowing reviews and my coworker highly recommended for her wedding dress alterations. I needed cups adjusted, hemming and bustle. When I first called, they told me 1 month before would be more than enough time for sure so I followed their schedule. On the first appt, she measured the length needed to be adjusted and told me she would adjust the cups. When I came back on the 2nd appt, she barely hemmed it so it needed to be hemmed again and I didnt really feel the cups were adjusted but it wasnt a huge deal at that point. After she measured me again, she told me to pick it up 5 days before my wedding and I asked her several times if it was going to be completely ready and she reassured me it was fine. In addition, I also noticed a few beads falling off the waistline and she said she would take care of it. I was getting worried, but I trusted her because she seemed knowledgeable. For my 3rd and last visit, I found that the final alterations were way too long along the sides and back even with the bustle pinned up and there was nothing done about the beading. I was disappointed and mostly focused on addressing the length. I told her that i felt very insecure about doing my first dance which is a waltz without tripping over it and she explained that was just how the bustle is going to be because of the shape of the dress. I wish she had mentioned that earlier for the 2nd fitting. When I went home, I seemed help from my mother in law and she was able to make a second bustle which lifted the dress another 8 inches higher without sacrificing the look. In addition, we used a couple bobby pins the day of to bring the dress up. Overall, I felt like all the lady did was hem my dress and waste a bunch of my time. The place looked very busy and throughout my experience, she seems to keep pushing my fitting dates due to large volume of alterations on her calendar. I felt that I probably could have had a better results if I had pushed harder and rushed her, but at the end of the day, i shouldnt have to do that to get the right service. read more

Sanita Tailoring Shop - The length of the dress after bustle is pinned and alterations are done - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sonia is amazing. I discovered her when I was looking for someone to alter my wedding dress without charging me an exorbitant fee.. The dress fit perfectly and she was so great to work with. I have taken countless items to her for alterations and they always exceed my expectations. I would highly recommend her, she is worth the trip to sheepshead bay. read more

Sanita Tailoring Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was an absolute pleasure utilizing this business to tailor both my wedding and reception dresses. Their craftsmanship and expertise exceeded my expectations. And the fact that the prices were so reasonable was the bonus. So pleased, my now husband got his suit altered there as well. Thank you for your time and effort to make sure my dress looked great on my wedding day. Work done: Bra cups added to the dress to provide support and enhance cleavage. Wedding dress taken in 2 sizes. Corset taken in. read more

Sanita Tailoring Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Sanita is a wonderful tailor who is prompt and lovely to speak with. She provides great service and is very costumer minded. I have been to her on several occasions for different dresses and pants. She always optimizes the outfit to your current shape and makes sure it flatters you. read more

This tailor was the only one with reviews in my area, so I tried it. First off, they are rude and unwelcoming. I can deal with that...it's a tailor not a social club. However, the cloak I needed hemmed came out shorter in the back and almost too long in the front. Bad vibe. Bad workmanship. Will NEVER go there again. read more

I wanted to love this place really... But even with really low expectations (I noticed people said the lady is rude and standoffish- I was fine with that as long as the end result was what I wanted), this place still managed to disappoint me. I went in on a Saturday and wanted to hem my wedding dress. My dress was fairly simple. Just needed to hem it and add a belt to the waist. It was super busy when we were there and in hindsight may have been a factor in why it didn't come out properly. I wanted to hem the front of the dress (but keep the back long for a train). All she had to do was the fix the length in the front and keep the back of the dress as is. She said fine and wrote down "back long" on my receipt. I also wanted to sew a belt on it and told her where I wanted it. She even said "this isn't the first time I'm doing this." A little sassy, but I assumed she was right and left it with her. She told me it was $50 (my first time at a tailor but seems pricey for hemming and sewing a belt). I returned in three weeks to pick it up. I tried it on at the place and once I took it out of the bag I noticed how short the back was. I tried it on and she asked me if I liked it. I said, "I asked for a train in the back." And she said "There is a train." And pointed at the little bit (less than 1/2 inch difference in the back). She said if it's too long of a train, I will trip. It is a wedding dress. I told her from the beginning I didn't want to have the back hemmed. She said ok but looking back I think she may have been distracted as there were a lot of people in the store. Additionally she even wrote it on the receipt!!! So there is no excuse. At the end, if she decided for me that she didn't want a train because I would trip, it's not a decision she should be making. She gave me the extra fabric from my dress back and you can see she cut STRAIGHT ACROSS with no train in mind. The extra fabric is at least 3 inches which could have been a moderate train in the back. The dress is now out of stock online - therefore I am left without a wedding dress one month before. I cannot in good conscience recommend this tailor, which is such a shame. I really wanted to ask for my money back... I am extremely disappointed and now stuck in a bind. read more

This angel saved my mother's gown! We love her . My mom bought a gold gown to wear for her birthday and it wouldn't zip up. After hearing from other tailors that they couldn't alter it, Ms.Sanita was able to open the dress and adjust it accordingly. So happy to have found her. I would highly recommend her read more

My mom and I stumbled over this place when we walked into the tuxedo tailor around the corner to ask about places that do dress alterations. Normally I'd just walk by it - it's this small, side street shop off Bedford and Avenue U that doesn't seem like much. But hell, I needed my bridesmaids dress altered, so we decided to try them out. They didn't disappoint. :) I think the place only employs 2 or 3 people, but they know their stuff. I was pleased with the way my dress was cared for and marked for alteration (I sew myself, so I can be pretty anal about that stuff), and they're very understanding about time constraints for weddings and events and stuff. My dress was ready in a week, and it looked and fit great. I'm definitely going back here if I need any future alterations. read more

The ladies in Sanita are not only masters of their craft but also extremely nice, and do the work at very reasonable prices. At 5'2" altering the length of almost every article of clothing I buy is a necessity. I would never go anywhere else. Upon reading some of the other reviews , I think many people posting about this place must go in with unreasonable expectations or nasty attitudes themselves. I have been using Sanita tailors for years, and have absolutely no relation to any of the ladies that work there. I have never been greated with anything other than kindness and all the work I have had done there has been of the highest quality. read more

Sonya is a miracle worker. I have been come to her for about five years now, I bring her everything from denim to evening gowns. As first, when you walk in to this place, you get a little nervous- Everything is completely squished, there's barely any room to breathe. The changing room is like the size of a shower stall, but it works. I always bring soya my designer jeans to shorten because she does a fabulous job in under a week, just amazing. She of course matches the thread color, but not only that, she matches the sticking style that was there originally. Shes literally one of the most honest professionals I've ever seen. Countless times shes told me when things didn't need to be altered, or weren't possible to be altered. Unlike others would be like okay give it to me, ill see what i can do, and $20 later, they did nothing and don't give you a refund. One time I wanted boot cut jeans to be made into a straight leg. And she told me right away that she could do it but it would ruin the "effect" of the jean, being that the side hems were darker than the entire light wash jean and she would not be able to preserve the "sleek leg" that detailing created. This was something I had never even noticed or realized, she saw it right away! She is an amazing tailor, and a truly sincere and honest lady. Such a sweetie. *Everyone here speaks Russian if you need to, but she is so open to anyone that walks through her door, unlike many business owners* read more

Its very difficult to find a tailor these days that is not at the cleaners. I saw the other reviews and figured I would give this one a try. I gave in 5 pairs of pants. All hems, plus some letting out at the waist. I think they did a great job. The hems are all clean and professional and at the right length. They also had it ready on time. I would use them again. read more

Could not be more happy with how my dress was tailored! My bridesmaids dress was one size too small and it was too late to return it for a different size.I went around to ask if anyone can tailor my dress and most places said that it's impossible to make a dress bigger. This was the only shop around that actually said they can get the job done. I was super nervous because there wasn't a lot of fabric to work with but I picked up my dress today and it fits perfectly! This shop saved my butt!! read more

STAY AWAY ! This place gets zero starts . Horrible customer service and over charge for nothing , this old lady at the "front desk " is a nightmare to deal with , she's rude and gives you attitude pretty much about anything you ask her , I went there couple times and every time it just got worse and worse , I will never come back !!! read more

This place was rather small and cramped with hardly any room to breathe, but that would be irrelevant had they been able or willing to do the alterations I wanted. I went to it based on the glowing reviews and was left with disappointment. I had just bought a very nice suit that needed its pant legs altered to become more slim. The lady at the counter started bombarding me with a bunch reasons why it could not be done using tailoring terms that I couldn't understand and even suggesting that any alterations wouldn't be worth it anyway because I could just go buy a new pair of pants for the same money. Ye, good luck finding pants of the same fabric and pattern as the jacket of my suit. I almost returned my suit, but thankfully found another tailor in sheepshead bay to do the job perfectly without all of the fuss. Bottom line, this place seems to specialize in minor alterations and make their bread and butter off of that due to the many customers they get. I got the impression that the work I needed done was just not worth it for them because they had tons of other much easier orders already lined up. Based on the reviews and my own experience, this place specializes in women's garments and can't or won't do much for suit/tuxedo alterations read more

The two women working there were rude and patronizing. I took my wedding dress elsewhere and suggest you do the same.

If you're living in Sheepsheadbay area who needs tailoring, come to Sanita's. I have been trying to find some good tailoring shops near my house for awhile and found Sanita's Tailoring. It was a good 10-20 blocks of walking, but trust me, it was worth it. (probably the most exercise I will have day to day basis) I brought a couple of dress pants for tailoring. By the time I received it, I realized the length of the pants I asked for was too short. But Sonia told me they will fix the problem for free. (ofc you have to pay after that) When I got the pants back, the fit was perfect from waist to length. Then nowadays, I keep bringing more and more things to tailor there. And it doesn't even cost alot. So why did I give it a 4 stars? When I brought my pants back again for re-tailoring, Sonia wasn't there. It was one of the worker's attitude. She looked soulless and was not happy that I brought the pants back for retailoring. After evaluating my pants, she asked me for the cost of re-tailoring. Then when I said I talked to the owner about it, another worker pulled her and they spoke in Russian about something. After that, she said okay we'll fix it, but just this one time. After I keep going back for multiple times, I realized she wasn't such a bad person. Maybe she was just tired that day. Anyway, I am going back to get my tailored pants this week. :) read more

Wow sanita and staff are amazing!!!one gown I brought her had a long train which she used to build up the gown, she even put in hidden zippers in the sleeves in order to get the gown on and off. One gown she built up from a second one with a cape and all. the third gown was also made from 2 gowns, she switched the top from one and put it on the bottom. i highly recommend for any tailoring job big or small. And... very well priced and pleasant to work with. read more

Fast, reliable and very affordable. Best tailor around the area. The ladies are nice and no nonsense. I've taken a pair of pricy pants here and have no complaints. read more

I had a Vera Wang gown and Sanita did an AMAZING job altering the dress (several times) before my wedding day. Customizations were perfect!

Hands down the best tailoring I've ever had. I personally think that Sanita undercharges for the quality of her tailoring. I've put many of my family and friends on to her and they LOVE her work as much as I do. I travel to her all the way from New Jersey... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

This place is a gem. My roommate found Sanita kind of by accident a couple of years ago when she was looking for alterations to a bridesmaid dress. For only $40, she received high quality work and was the envy of other bridesmaids (who had paid over $100 at the dress shop). I just picked up my own dress there, and was equally impressed. I had a bridesmaid dress taken in and shortened, and it looked amazing. Throw in two other minor sewing/alterations on other dresses and my bill was still less than $50. If you are willing to make the trip to Sheepshead Bay--and you should be--you will receive very high quality work for an extremely low price. This place does a lot of business, and can do rush jobs, but does not sacrifice quality. You can tell from the constant influx of business that this is one of Sheepshead Bay's best kept secrets. read more

The best tailoring shop in Brooklyn. They worked a miracle on a couple suits that were tailored poorly by another shop, been a couple years and their work it still perfect. read more

Sonya, the owner, is by far more than an expert in her skill. I am one picky person!! Before dropping off my wedding dress at an alterations place, I shopped around. I went to four well-known wedding tailors. Two in Manhattan and two in Brooklyn (Williamsburg Seamster - and the Wedding Dresser - Who by the way was very scary and unpleasant). My dress was couture - a runway piece by Marchesa (delicate and intricate). Therefore it was exclusive, and I was very careful on who was going to do the job. However, I also wanted the job done at a reasonable price. I know the wedding industry and how much they take advantage of brides. The prices just seemed exorbitant for the work needed, And I know they were making a big deal about the whole process... Because that's what they want to make it seem, as if it was a big job. I decided to look one more time and I actually found Sonya on yelp. I thought to myself- let me give a final try and I went to the shop. The second I met with her I realized she knew exactly what she was doing. It made me a little uneasy at times, because for her everything I mentioned I wanted was "yes of course, ok, no big deal"! After the first fitting, I trusted her and all the ladies that work there with eyes closed. I realized that she is an expert! hit of the neighborhood also as she has very loyal long time customers. And her shop is filled with gowns and wedding dresses to be altered. She is Brooklyn's best kept secret!! I became her biggest fan quickly. I have had tons of dresses altered there now and my husband's and groomsman's tuxes were as well. She even did my tablerunners for the event. To top it off she's more than a Seamstress, she's a designer. She knows how to do things and how they should fit... The one thing I wanted was a high neck on my dress...was bummed it didn't have it. I mentioned this in passing and She transformed it overnight from V-neck to a high neck!!! Unbelievable. Needless to say everyone was in love with the one-of-a-kind gown it became. Maybe even more important, was her honesty, quickness, reliability, and SHE CARES about delivering the BEST product. She is listening to you and what YOU want. If you have any sense, you would go to no other place. Check out the before and after. read more

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Absolutely horrible experience. Im 7 months pregnant with 2 y.o. in my hands steped in just to ask if the lady could do very simple sundress for summer.The lady greeted us with mean face and replyed in a rude way that she doesn't do that."and who even sent you to me".. wow! That is a service..!. Will never come back, though we just moved to this area. and for sure Would NEVER recommend this rude tailor to anyone! read more

Avoid this place! do not no how to treat people. I had a simple question about the tailoring, the lady was very rude and unprofessional! Instead of answering the question, she showed me to the door. My friend who recommended me this service said that she wasn't fully satisfied with the service, as the alteration wasn't done properly and they overcharged her. Would never recommend this place to anyone! read more

Tailored my wedding dress at a great price with 2 days turn around time. I had a lot of detailed beads and lace on the dress and the ladies did amazing. I don't not have before and after pictures unfortunately. But I can upload pictures of the dress in use after when I get the moment. Will update soon. read more

Overpriced. Don't get the job done properly. I took my dress for alteration, for a small job they charged $40 and I had to go there twice because first time they didn't get it done right. Even the final result wasn't as good, I just didn't want to deal with the hassle of going back there again. read more

Excellent! Found Sonia through Yelp, and i am so glad I did! My wedding dress came without a bustle and needed to be taken in. Sonia got it done, wonderfully, altered another dress I had AND got me a garment bag! Sooo affordable and wonderful work!! My wedding is next week and I can't wait to wear my dress!! Thank you, Sonia!! read more

I found this business here on Yelp, I needed to get my measurements for a wedding dress I was ordering online, I was in the area and I called over there first to see if she could do it and how much it would be. Sanita said it was only $5 and to come right over! I was very happy with that price, very reasonable! The shop is very tiny but I guess that is all the space she needs, she had clothes everywhere (but not messy!) so obviously she is very busy. She was very quick and professional and I asked that when my dress comes if I wasn't happy with the beading she stopped me and said "just bring it in and I will take care of it" which I certainly plan on doing !!! I only gave 4 stars for now because she didn't actually alter anything yet but based on this first meeting I have confidence in her! read more

I love this place - very patient and great seamstress :-). She tailored all of my really expensive dresses that I would not trust to anyone.

I love Sanita (Sonya) and her team. Super sweet ladies who seem to love what they do. Sonya i ssuper patient and takes the time to explain why an alteration may or may not work. She did a great job on my wedding dress, husband's tux, and bridesmaid dresses. I will always recommend other to her! read more

We've been using Sonia since she was located at Daisy cleaners on Neck road....but that was many years ago. Daisy sold and Sonya ended up over at a tuxedo shop where there is now a dunkin donuts...that was short lived, but thankfully, her skill was so in demand, that she was able to branch out and open her own shop. Now, any and all tailoring, there's no question where we're going. From simple hems to full on down coat zipper replacement, she can do it all. Trust me, there is no job too big or too small, Sonya and her crew can handle it all. read more

I went all around looking for a tailoring shop because I need to get my wedding guest dress altered. I asked serval places about the pricing of the dress and how much it would to be tailored. Sanita gave the best price to alter my dress. When I got it it just looks brand new. I was very pleased with the outcome of my dress. The workers there are so sweet. I would highly recommend this place if anyone needs their dress to be altered. read more

We had an amazing experience!! My mom, sister and I had our gowns altered there for our sisters wedding. I had lost about 30 pounds since I ordered the dress. They altered the dress to fit me perfectly! We had a great experience and would highly recommend friends and family to go there read more

I would not recommend this shop. 3 out of the 4 gowns we brought to them were either not done when we picked them up or done incorrectly. When I called to complain, they were not nice. I could not get to them again so I had to bring it to a different tailor, more money. When I told them that, their answer was: unless you bring it to me there is nothing we can do. I want my money back. That they will not do. When I said I was leaving a bad rating. They said do what you want. Not nice people at all. Btw...the wedding is in 7 days. What kinda people are they? Isn't the customer always right? read more

over charges. didnt make the changes i asked her for. she was a pain to deal with. i brought it to another tailor that was in the city and they were not only cheaper but they made the changes i needed. read more

I have to leave a review of this very talented seamstress. I came here in Nov '12 for a consultation on my wedding dress alterations. Sanita, or Sonya like others call her, told me her ideas and said come back in Jan '13. I was nervous because my dress has so much beading and was 6 sizes too big. Did I forget to mention it was a sample dress with a couple of tears in the different layers of the dress. All this work needed and my wedding is in March and this lady says come back Jan. I did come back Jan and she started the work. She did remember me even though her little shop had a million pieces of clothing hung up and hundreds more customers coming in to drop off items. I went in for 2 fittings and everything was done. The fit perfect, the length correct and all my tears gone. Her demeanor is so calm and her suggestions are on point. My wedding dress looks like I bought it just for my body. Just a reminder there is complicated beading and 9 layers on this dress. Price was unbelievable....$175. The work was done in 5 weeks. Don't walk, run to this seamstress. read more