Still my go to after all my years in Vancouver! Prices are reasonable as the quality is very good. The staff are lovely and really professionals in what they do. I've always been pleased with the finished product, so much so that I occasionally even buy clothes that I love but don't fit me quite right because I know that they'll be able to fix it for me (taking in/changing straps etc). read more

Simdy's is an expert at alterations. I have been a loyal customer of this business for many years as they have always provided top notch service and care with all my garments. Very friendly customer care! My uniform shirts sleeves are always way too long and so I have to have them altered. Simdy masterfully measured the correct length based on my body dimensions for my arms. Every time I replace my shirts , they have always come back perfectly tailored. Same experience for my jean and trouser alterations. I have always been given proper advice on fit and how certain styles should fit. Simdy has always listened to my concerns and always offered proper suggestions as to what would look best or what is currently trending for hem lengths etc. Very knowledgeable in fashion ! I have always done all my repairs here. Simdy was always able to correct tears and rips and with delicate care on one of kind shirts. Very reasonable turn around times for pieces done. I adore this neighbourhood business thank you for your wonderful work Fred and Simdy! read more

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Wonderful service. Quick fix and great customer service. The price was very reasonable too Thank you Simdy

Great price, fast and high quality service. I got one pair of jean shorts tailored here at first to see how good the service is here. Now, I go here whenever I need any adjusting for my clothes (which I need a lot of right now, since I lost a ton of weight during quarantine). If your clothes don't fit right after tailoring, they will adjust it free of charge. On top of that, their sewing is very intricate and professional. These guys know what they're doing. read more

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Brought a dress in for Simdy to remove the sleeves. She gave great advice and the dress turned out great. Simdy went above and beyond to complete the alterations. read more

Simdy was so amazing to work with! I highly recommend her. I brought in a Berta wedding dress for alterations and was highly recommended to her from Blush (high end wedding boutique). They were right! She was knowledgeable, professional, provided a quick turn around and was great to work with. She also gave me a "package" deal which would include the full alteration works and it turned out beautifully. She was so sweet and very genuinely excited for me for my wedding which I also appreciated. read more

Simdy is absolutely amazing! She mad my way-too-big online purchase into a perfect fit, and on a tight timeline too! I can't believe how amazing the fit is now, I'll be wearing this dress to every event I can find. Will definitely be bringing more clothes here in the future, and would 100% recommend! read more

I feel that this place is a bit overpriced. I brought in a wedding dress that was slightly too tight in the upper body area and Simdy wanted me to put on my own silk dress for a fitting fee of $35. That just seemed suspiciously scammy to me regardless of skill. So, I took my business and dress to another shop also on Davie street (one of the tailor and dryclean places) a few blocks away and was able to put on my own dress on for free to show where it needed to be let out. Total cost of "fitting", consult, alteration, AND professional cleaning? $18! Turnaround time was also less than a week versus Simdy trying to tell me 4 months would not be enough time because she was busy. Yup, another tailor on Davie did the job for me for HALF of Simdy's fitting fee in just a few days...I don't even want to hear what it might have cost to have Simdy actually do an alteration for me! Anyhow, I understand she could do good work, but I would definitely suggest visiting other shops first. Being overcharged like this reminds me of taking the car to the shop and being quoted inflated prices--it sure leaves you with a bad taste. read more

About 4 months ago I bought a jacket that I really liked. It wasn't the most expensive jacket in the world, perhaps about $150 but I liked it. I liked it so much I said I would only use it for more dressy events. The problem is by the time I could use this jacket I lost about 20 lbs and it no longer fit. So do I buy a new jacket or get it altered? I ended up bringing it to Simdy's, for just under half the price of a new jacked they altered my coat to fit me and it looks amazing. Not only does it fit but it fits well, fits better than any off the rack jacket I could buy in a store. The quality of the work was amazing, you would not be able to tell that a significant amount of material was removed from the jacket. read more

Simdy is the only person I trust to touch my dresses. I have had her alter over 5 dresses now. Most recently she helped me take in a dress that was too big for me. I have never been so stressed over a dress. It was either I alter the dress or continue my search. The timeline was less than three weeks. Simdy was able to save the day. The dress turned out better than I could have ever hoped. She altered it to fit my body shape. She is truly incredible and worth every penny. Before finding Simdy I have had alterations done elsewhere and let me tell you, I notice the difference. Simdy takes pride in her work and it shows. The quality of her alterations outshine all the rest. I will be a lifetime customer. read more

I ordered my prom dress online, so of course it didn't fit exactly right. The waist of the dress was a bit too big and the slits that ran up both my legs were too high. We took my dress into Simdy's and she altered it perfectly (taking in the waist and stitching up the slits a few inches). We were concerned that with the mesh material of the dress that it would be difficult to take in, but Simdy made the dress look beautiful with no harsh lines. She was a friendly and lovely woman and we will definitely be going back. read more

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I am very happy with my alterations! Slightly pricey but the dress turned out great, the hem was perfect. Easy to find. Would totally recommend. read more

Simply fantastic service, quality and speed. Simdy and Fred are wonderful people who own and run this alterations, custom clothiers and dry-cleaning business. We used Simdy's Fashion Alternations on several occasions to alter dresses - including a wedding gown - and custom suits. The results exceeded our expectations and we recommend Simdy to everyone. My "custom" suits from popular online businesses came out way better after Simdy's got a hold of them to get me the perfect pants fit and coat - in particular around the shoulders. Based on their work, I have decided that my next suit or blazer will be ordered from this couple. In speaking with them on our visits there to drop off or pick up clothes, we discovered both Simdy and Fred have fashion backgrounds from Hong Kong. It explains where they picked up their craft. Bonus: this is a dog-friendly shop. Our little fella received dog treats each time he accompanied us. So glad we discovered this shop! Just wish we found it sooner. read more

Simdy and her business partner are experts. The quality of work and finishing always meets my expectations and I've brought in everything from jeans and shorts to floor length dresses and shirts. They know pattern work and really understand how a garment should fit the body. They will work with a wide variety of fabrics and always meet deadlines they promise. I saw some reviews comment that the work is pricey, but I honestly wouldn't be happy with a sloppy job, no matter the price. I'm happy to pay and feel that they are very kind and honest people doing great work. read more

Simdy to the rescue! Best alterations in Vancouver! I had a maid of honour dress made in California that ended up not looking right on my body. I took this to Simdy to see if she could help. She fixed every single part of my dress. The only thing that didn't need fixing was the length! I will forever be grateful that Simdy fixed my dress. This was a very important wedding and I don't know what I would have done if Simdy couldn't help me. I highly recommend Simdy for any and all alterations no matter how complicated. She is a real expert and also she is so kind and caring! read more

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I'll preface this by saying that I haven't received my dress yet, so can't attest to the quality of her work - but I felt compelled to write a review because I was so impressed with Simdy. I took my $400 wedding dress in for alterations - it needed shortened, bustled, and taken in at the top. The top was only a little bit too big (or so I thought). Turns out the waist needed taken in an inch or two, which would fix the top. I was told that taking the top in would be $180 (yikes) since its beaded and time consuming to fix. It was $35 per bustle, and shortening was $120. (I had three layers) Simdy suggested an alternative to taking in the top (adding a thick elastic band to cinch the top in) to help save money (it was half the cost of actually taking in the top), and also suggested hemming my bottom layer all the way around so that I wouldn't have to bustle two layers of fabric. I ended up doing one bustle and hemmed my dress - cost came to $165. She told me to wait until my next appointment to decide on whether I want to add the band or not. I've never been to a place that is as honest as Simdys. I also feel fairly confident leaving my dress there, as she had a row of 20+ wedding gowns hanging up along the wall. Really looking forward to going in for my next appointment! read more

Simdy has years of experience both of owning their own clothing manufacturing shop in Hong Kong but also she does all the alterations for highend designers like Vera Wang and Berta gowns. I bought a gown from a designer boutique overseas that was too big and did not have a chance to get it altered. The boutique owner recommended some alterations and when I brought to Simdy not only did she recommend the same alterations, she recommended including the bra into the dress for the best silhouette. The result, a gorgeous fit and I felt like a princess. It is more pricey from other places but Simdy really knows her stuff and is worth every penny. I would highly recommend her! read more

I had a small job that needed a creative tailor. I wanted a leash clasp attached to a dog harness without interfering with a mid-vest zipper. Not only did that get done but frayed ends on the straps were cleaned up and finished so that they won't fray again. They did a great job, with care, and I couldn't be happier. read more

I felt very ripped off with the price. The price got higher after they finished the work and what's up with the consultation fee? They receive consultation fee only in CASH. read more

We bring all of our clothes here to get altered. Pants, jackets, a bridesmaid dress and going to bring my wedding dress in soon! Simdy and her husband are a wonderful team who really take care in the detailed work they do. My orders are always on time, if not done earlier than quoted. read more

I'm reviewing this place because the owner specifically asked me to - LOL. I was pleased with the alterations they did to my wedding dress. However, it was quite expensive (just over $300 to get the bodice taken in, and the bottom hemmed) and I did not appreciate the advice on how to do my hair so I would, "look skinnier." It was fine and all, but I think there are potentially better places out there. read more

Far from being outstanding. I went out of my way to get there because of the high reviews, however I was not impressed with the quality or the price. I don't mind paying $20/$30 for a hem on my pants, but I expect a good job. The thread chosen was not the right colour and it was too thin, not matching the rest of the original stitches. Definitely, not up to my standards. read more

I bought a wedding dress on Craigslist, but it was a touch to small, and I believed the panel retired replacement so I made an appointment and went with my girlfriend to the store to get a quote. I had the dress but showed photos first. Simdy looked at the photos and told me that she was a wedding dress specialist and I didn't need to have any change done. She told me for $35 she would 'dress me' and show my friend how to leave me in properly, if it didn't look how I wanted, the $35 would come off any alteration. The cost of a new panel and dressing would have totalled $168. But she was right. She spent a good half hour with me and showed my girlfriend exactly how to do the dress up so that she could do it on the day. I asked her the cost to steam the dress, $65-but, she said as its a destination wedding it will get creased again in travel, so I don't want to take your money as its pointless. In addition to saving me a bundle where she could easily have ripped me off, she was hysterically funny, my friend and I were were in stitches! We will both be retuning for any dry cleaning or alteration needs-this woman clearly know her stuff (there were very Wang wedding dresses on her rack being altered) and she's a lovely lady! read more

For various reasons, my non-traditional custom wedding dress arrived in the mail about a month late. Consequently, I only realized a week before the wedding that I needed to have the rib cage expanded ever-so-slightly in order to allow me to breathe properly/not pass out. Simdy came to the rescue! She wasn't pushy at all, and she took the time to ensure that the alteration was in fact necessary. I was tremendously thankful that she was able to complete the job in just five days, and her subtle alteration was absolutely perfect. read more

This guy is brutal. Took some pants to get the slit closed up. The guy did such a 5 minute amateur job and tried to charge me $48. Then he went on to say he charges $28 an hour which the job he did wouldn't of taken 15 minutes by hand. Total rip off. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

I have no in-depth experience with them, so shouldn't give a "eek" rating or anything. But When I phoned, he quoted me 48$ to just lengthen the sleeve of a men's suit jacket. I'm sure there was no misunderstanding as triple checked using different vocabulary. I think I've had this done at Tip Top (not great communicators or level of care, admittedly) for 12-15$, so there's some pretty big price range. Just thought I'd put that out there in case you don't ask and dump a bunch of stuff off with them without investigating price... Maybe it's way cheaper if you get a bunch done at once? read more

Brought in a white cotton shirt because it was too big on me and I wanted it more fitted. Paid $70 + tax and it was a HOT mess. Even though they measured me, they ended up cutting too much on the shoulders and left them too narrow. Guy kept saying that my "shoulders are too broad" and suddenly pretending not to speak English (Perfect timing). So not only was I left with a narrow shirt, but also insulted and laughed at. Besides their poor execution they were never even humble enough to say they made a mistake or had any willingness to try to fix the problem. If they are not able to do this simple task....even though they advertise their shirt making abilities, then I have no clue what all those girls are sending their wedding pictures for. For all we know they are as fake as their excuses. My recommendation is save your shirts and dresses and try somewhere else. read more

I needed a bridesmaid's dress taken in in a hurry. Simdy's had less than 4 days to do it and i could tell they were busy. Did a perfect job,even added BOOBS for me! Had to add 4 cups, but only charged me for two. She was super funny and my dress looked great. I agree that they are little pricey, but my job was so beggars can't be choosers! read more

The guy who works here is really friendly and sweet, unlike places I've gone to in the past. They fixed my pants which had become unstitched in the crotch and reinforced it as well. Pleased with the result! I will definitely come back in the future. read more

Got a complex alteration done at Simdy's. Designer silk organza skirt with crochet overlay, very delicate and intricate. Taken in from Size L to S. fit like a glove. The only drawback was the cost: around $70. read more

Wonderful job relining my full length vintage wool coat. Saved some money by providing my own fabric. They also did such a great job sewing a hole on my partner's favourite tweed pants - it's practically invisible. They're very busy so it takes 1-2 weeks but it's worth the wait. read more

I went to Simdy to alter my wedding dress. She provided excellent and professional suggestions to make my dress even better than it was. The alteration turned out very beautiful! Thank you Simdy! read more

Brought in a couple suits for tailoring, great job on both. Very friendly and good service.

Disappointed - I went in for a bridal dress alteration consultation, hoping to hear her approach to fixing my dress and also the total cost of alterations. I thanked her, and told her that I would like some time to think about it afterwards before I confirm, as she told me that the total cost would be a whopping $900 (3 times what other bridal shops/alterations stores were charging)! Meanwhile, she was trying to justify the price, telling me she was the in-house seamstress at Vera Wang. After I had told her again that I needed time to think, she demanded that I would have to pay around $30-something dollars for the "consultation fee," which she did not remind me beforehand, nor does it say anywhere on the store website. Feeling very pressured and somewhat ripped off, I paid and left the store - and I will NEVER come back again. I'm sure Simdy's really talented at what she does; however, she's using some manipulative sales tactics. read more

I took my wedding dress here because of all the good reviews - turns out it was a huge mistake. My dress fit me almost perfectly when I bought it, was just slightly too large. It's a very simple dress, with no beading and didn't require anything other than for the bodice to be taken in. This was all I asked them to do, and they charged me $300, which was outrageous, but I didn't know where else to go, I was in a hurry, and I figured I would be paying for quality. This is not what I received. When I went back for a fitting after the alterations had been completed (they took a month, despite the simplicity), I tried to put on the dress and it tore in the back, below the lacing. Simdy told me it was my fault, that I hadn't put the dress on correctly and that she would fix it. She tied it up and it was so tight! I figured when the actual day came, I could loosen it a bit. She said that if I lost some weight, it would fit me perfectly! I am smaller than a size 2!!! She had also put a bustle on that I didn't ask for and didn't want to pay for. When I mentioned it, she quickly said it was a gift. She tied it up, and I thought it looked horrible (it was way too far down on the dress and looked like it would tear at the slightest tug) but I figured I could always get it taken off, since I had decided to go to a different seamstress to get the bustle done anyway. She fixed the tear in the bodice and I was on my way. Four days later, I tried the dress on for fun, and it tore again in the same spot! Not only that, I couldn't get the back to close up without my skin showing (I guess this is why she told me to lose some weight!). It was a size two and she made it too small for me to pull it up over my hips without it tearing and it wouldn't do up in the back and also allow me to breathe. My fiance and I went back to the store to see what they could do in terms of a refund, since we had to take the dress out of Vancouver in four days and didn't think this was sufficient time to fix the problems since it had taken a month initially for a simple alteration. This is the bit that really upset me - instead of listening to our situation and trying to come up with a solution, the business owner screamed at us. At the mere suggestion of a refund, he got entirely too defensive, kept cutting us off and wouldn't listen to a word we said. He yelled in our faces so much that we ended up just walking out. I was shaking. It was so unprofessional and I probably wouldn't be posting this review if that hadn't happened. Maybe the dress being done improperly was just a random, uncommon mess-up, but no business owner should be screaming in their customer's faces until they have to walk out. Needless to say, I will never be giving these people my business again. Thankfully, I found a seamstress in a different city who undid all the mistakes and properly fitted my dress and gave me a strong, beautiful looking bustle for a third of the price I paid at Simdy's and everything was alright for my wedding day. I have just never had such a poor experience with a business. I refuse to recommend them, not because of their alteration quality, but because of their conduct when we encountered a problem with their work. I have never been screamed at by a business owner, especially when I paid them $300, and I think Simdy's should learn that that's not how you treat your customers if you expect them to come back ever. read more

I took a suit here last year to get altered. I had to alter everything from the pants, shirt and jacket. It ended up costing as much as the suit, but well worth it. When I pick up my alterations I usually just leave without checking it because I guess I just trust it's ok. But Simdy asked if I wanted to try it on and I'm so glad I did. When I walked out and look at the changes, I was SO excited to wear my new suit again!! She did an amazing job and I have gone back to her numerous times for alterations. Again, kind of costly but well worth the price. read more

I always get my alterations done here and they always do a great job. I was especially impressed by Fred when he removed pleats from a pair of suit pants for a hundred bucks. Excellent workmanship and almost half the price of what another well known Vancouver tailor quoted me. read more

Simdy did very good work on my bridesmaid dress and also provided suggestions and input as to what should be done to make it look best. I would recommend this place to friends. read more