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Stitches

4.8 (81 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Clothing alterations

Clothing mending and repair

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Alex M.

I needed last-minute alterations to a wedding dress in a hurry, and Polly not only opened on a day off to work with me but also got the job done in time for my wedding in NY a week later. Kudos to Polly and everyone else at this shop. You saved the day!

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I can not express how happy I am with the work Poly had done for my Wedding dress. My dress had a lot of applique and a scalloped hem, however Poly did her magic and my dress fit me perfectly. She also added a bustle and it made it look like a totally different dress for the reception. Her prices are reasonable for the great work that she does.

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Kelvin A.

Very professional and offer detailed work! I took some wide leg Nike pants and they tapered them exactly as I wanted them. Recently moved from SF, and looks like I found my new place.

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5 months ago

Great quality of work & service! Had a sheath dress with no room to work & they created a slit which now looks as if it was always there.

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3 months ago

always excellent service!! love this place. I am short so I get a lot of hemming done there

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11 months ago

Great service. Will be coming here for all of my future alterations! I lost some weight and she helped my suit fit perfectly.

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8 months ago

The best alteration in town. Using her services since 2016. She knows what I want to do, and I like her work.

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10 months ago

The first time I used them they were great. The second time, not so much. Not sure where there is another option on the island.

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2 years ago

Fast, good quality, affordable prices, everything you need with a skill and service. Can't beat that!

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1 year ago

Got it done in one week! Alterations and adding a little extra fabric ! Thank you! My dress was perfect thank to you!

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4 years ago

Very professional operation. Good prices and expert alterations. Alameda is lucky to have Stitches.

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2 years ago

Polly is the best! You won't be disappointed! Excellent workmanship and customer service, reasonable prices!

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3 years ago

One of the best tailors I've been to both in their quality of work and as people. I'll never need another place to go for a tailor.

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Ask the Community - Stitches

Does this place do custom outfits from scratch?

Looking to get an expert measurements for a dress can you help me?

Yes Stitches offers expert seamstress services and they can make alterations to your dress so it fits perfectly. Excellent local business in Alameda!

Does this place offer alterations for men's suits?

YES! They have altered four suits for my son

I'm looking for a place to get my full measurements for a bespoke suit. Does the place do that?

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My dress had a lot of applique and a scalloped hem, however Poly did her magic and my dress fit me perfectly.

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John is so helpful and courteous. I've had 3 shirts and two pairs of pants modified by him to an…read moreexact fit. Love having his opinion on clothes. Do your part and keep local places like this open during unprecedented times.

I never leave 1-star reviews, but this place has genuinely earned it…read more I came in before my wedding to get my suit altered and brought my bridal party along. I already had suits ordered and just needed minor work done. My own tailor had told me to expect no more than $40 for what I needed. This guy quoted me $200. When I said that was too high and that I'd take my business elsewhere, he turned on me and my friends and told us we had "wasted his time." He got hostile when I declined paying an overpriced quote. My friends felt so pressured that we ended up agreeing to a smaller amount of work. Even that was overpriced. And the quality? Absolutely unacceptable. The seams were visible. The stitching was clearly not done properly. And on my wedding day, the moment I stepped into my suit pants, the hem ripped completely. On my wedding day... This man was rude, his prices were outrageous, and his work fell apart literally on the most important day of my life. If you are considering coming here for anything, especially for a special occasion, please take my experience as a warning and go somewhere else. I would also avoid the Alameda Red Hanger Cleaners on South Shore, as they appear to be connected.

Tailor it!

Tailor it!

(91 reviews)

Temescal, North Oakland

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!

Stitches - sewingalterations - Updated May 2026

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