Not only did she alter my dress to perfection to fit me, Chris was just an awesome person to have in the whole wedding process! She has such a fun and uplifting spirit, definitely gave me a lot of needed positivity during moments of stress. I'll forever recommend her! read more

If I could give Chris/ Studio Tissue8 more than 5 stars, I would! Chris is so talented and was easy to work with throughout the entire process of altering my wedding dress. I had a lace dress that Chris not only did an incredble job altering but really went above and beyond to make sure it fit perfectly. Chris is so talented at what she does, she is an expert in her craft. Chris was flexible with my schedule, responsive, and communicative while sticking to a timeline that ensured the dress would be perfect for my wedding day. She made sure to spend the time with me to make sure I felt comfortable with the dress, would listen to any concerns I had and then make the necessary alterations for the dress to fit perfectly. She even took the time to set up the dress for travel and explain what to do when we got to our destination. If you are looking for someone to do your alterations, Chris is the right person and will make you feel like confident in your dress on your wedding day! read more

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Chris did an incredible job with my BHLDN wedding dress. It fits like a glove and the whole process was so easy and low stress. Chris made sure to take the time to understand my preferences, gave me lots of options, and I never felt rushed. I am so excited to wear my dress on my wedding day! I couldn't recommend Chris highly enough if you want an expert service with someone who goes above and beyond! read more

Chris was amazing! I emailed her completely panicked that I needed a vintage dress hemmed for a wedding. She immediately got me in to see her and finished the alterations in less than a week. Also she didn't just hem this dress... she completely took it apart, put a new liner in, added a working zipper, and then hemmed it. For no additional cost. Highly recommend her!! read more

Chris has worked on my wedding dress over the last few months. Chris has been a lifesaver amidst the stress of wedding planning! She is a lovely person and an amazing seamstress. She put so much detail into my dress, including unstitching parts of an embroidered layer and reworked things as we went along if she didn't think they turned out well. The entire process was very easy and comprehensive. Not only is her work stunning, but her prices are also very affordable for DC. Lastly, she's been so accommodating with my busy work schedule. Don't be turned off by the reviews complaining about the $75 consultation fee; it's applied to the final cost of alterations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

I came in on a saturday morning to get a dress taken in for NYE! Chris was very warm and welcoming and did the job very fast and to my satisfacation. I need me a seamstress bad, and I think i've found one in her! read more

Chris is amazing at what she does. She is very affordable and professional. I had a hem alteration that needed to be performed for a bridesmaid's dress and was referred to her by a friend after a less favorable experience with a hem job at another alteration shop (read* uneven hemline). The detail was even better than the original hem. She is also very personable and makes herself available for your convenience. I would definitely return for any of my other sewing needs. *Probably best to call for appointments/pickups versus walk-ins read more

The good: Chris was very friendly and responsive via email. Booking the initial consultation is easy through the website. The bad: Most wedding dress alteration places I looked at in the DC area offered free 1 hour consultations. Chris charges you a $75 fee for even an initial consultation (can be applied to the final alteration cost). I booked her because she was conveniently located. I had to cancel the appointment due to an emergency (done 48 hours in advance). Despite mentioning this, I was told the refund was non-refundable. When I did the initial online booking, there was no mention of this policy and in fact, it stated you needed to give 36 hours notice prior to the appointment for a refund (I thoroughly read the fine print). I would never have booked a consultation with such a strict, non-refundable policy. The website appears to have been updated to state the non-refundable policy more clearly now. Bottom line: I would only book for wedding dress alterations with Chris if you are 100% sure you are going with her. There is a NON-REFUNDABLE initial consultation fee. I would consider checking out other tailors who have free consultations so you don't lose $75 if you decide otherwise. read more

I stopped by the address when Yelp said it was open and no one was there. I called and the message said she's not accepting new clients until the end of August 2016. So I haven't used her services, I'm just giving 4 stars to share the message without running her rating. Make sure to call ahead. read more

Chris is AMAZING! I ordered a cheap wedding dress from China and Chris altered the neckline, added a bustle, and did everything else to make it fit me and look beautiful. She was really accommodating schedule-wise and fine with meeting me at 8:30 pm on a Tuesday. The alterations were really complex because of the lace overlay, but Chris had a really fast turnaround. Pricing was completely reasonable for wedding dress alterations and especially for DC. read more

Highly recommend! Chris gave me just what I was hoping for: a wedding dress that fits perfectly and a hassle-free experience. Chris is friendly and easy to work with. Her prices were less than other tailors I inquired with. Great experience! read more

Chris is awesome. She helped me alter my first wedding dress, and then my second... When I decided I didn't love my first dress, she was patient with me. Deciding on my second dress, she took out the synthetic layer that was in the dress, and added something more breathable, also making it a bit wider so i could dance. She hemmed the dress expertly. She also went the extra distance to help me look for lace that I had wanted to add to my dress, and would text me whenever she was at a fabric store. It's pretty awesome that she comes to your house too. All in all, she helped me get exactly what I needed, and I loved the final product! read more

This is a review of Chris' intro to sewing class. It was amazing! She took the time to make sure I understood how to use my machine and its different functions and suggested good resources and starter projects. The lesson never felt rushed and she was very patient. She also offered to let me stop by if I ever felt stuck and needed help on a project! Overall, I'd highly recommend the sewing classes for people like me who are enthusiastic beginners but don't have a clue. :-) read more

F you read my other reviews you see that 5 is rare for me. I have NO idea why Chris doesn't have more reviews. I just wrote this on yelp so I am copying and pasting from there. Okay knotties - I'm a DC living bride that's getting married out of town. I'd been renting a zip car and driving otu to Estee for an amazing priced alterations - $150 to take the dress down a few sizes, add a bustle, etc. It was a TON of work and Estee was wonderful. However, once I added up renting zip and the time it took to drive out to MD I thought it probably ended up catching me a bunch more. Anyway, cut to the chase. A week before the wedding I changed dresses (ha I know after all that). What could I do in a week? I needed some alterations done and Estee was too busy. I searched around and took a chance. Hadn't seen a lot of reviews but ultimately after chatting with Chris on the phone I knew it was a great fit. Long story short DC BRIDES you MUST try Chris! She COMES TO YOUR HOUSE!!! COMES TO YOUR HOUSE! And not only does she charge MINIMUM - I mean seriously she charged me $50 for my alterations. BUT SHE COMES TO YOUR HOUSE. She did my alterations in 3 days. I can't say enough. I'm writing about her everywhere! Here's her website http://www.projecttissue8.com/ Also so you know there is some credibility she teaches sewing classes at an Artspace in NW DC. http://www.yelp.com/events/washington-sewing-lessons-project-pencil-skirt Her name is Chris Cooper and her # is 2024454403. She's FANTASTC! PS - She does other alterations at your home as well for pants, skirts, whatever so even beyond bridal dresses I will use Chris for my hubbies irregularly sized clothes =) read more

Chris is amazing! I scheduled a fit-by-fit session and just brought the pieces I wanted to go through with her to the studio, though she usually meets people at their homes and goes through their closets - super convenient! Her passion for her craft showed in every part of my experience. The facility is clean, bright, and pleasant. Chris was on time, professional, pleasant, and very straight-forward and thorough. I felt totally comfortable going through each piece, and working out what we could fix and what I should let go. The turnaround time was reasonable, and ready for me to pick up right on schedule. My wardrobe feels totally renewed and I love the work she did on everything. I will never go to a random dry cleaner for rushed alterations again - the personal service that comes with supporting this local businessperson is outstanding! read more

New in town and just bought a bunch of professional outfits for work and needed someone trustworthy to alter them because they were expensive. Brought them here and Chris did an amazing job. Knew exactly what to do and did it. It was a little pricey but she did such a good job that I didn't mind at all. She hemmed some pants, brought in the waist, fixed up a dress, and hemmed the sleeves of a jacket. Everything looks and fits much better now. If I ever have anything else that needs a good job I'll definitely take it here. read more

Thank you Yelp for helping me find Chris! She did a great job altering my wedding dress, and while my dress was relatively simple, I would have trusted her with a much more complicated job. Not only does she do a good job, but she also has a warm personality and clearly loves what she does. In short, she is wonderful to work with. On top of that, her prices are very reasonable, AND she is willing to come to you for fittings and deliveries (at least in DC- I live in SE)!!! This was more than I hoped for, and in the hectic last few weeks before my wedding, this was a huge! read more

I found Chris Cooper through Yelp and I am very glad I did. I was dreading the trip to and from and back again to the seamstress for my wedding dress. Plus the expensive bill! Chris came to my house on a Saturday and returned a week and a half later! I am very pleased with how the dress turned out. She even got all the wrinkles out of it! read more

Chris is the ABSOLUTE best!! I read a review on yelp about a bride that purchased a cheap wedding dress from China and had Chris alter it and that is exactly what I needed! I visited Chris to get my measurements before ordering the dress and when it came, it was almost the perfect size. However, I wanted to actually dance during my wedding (it didn't allow for much movement in the thighs) and the bust was a little too big. I came in for two fittings with Chris and I left with a dress that fits me perfectly (and will be the cheapest thing at my wedding!). Chris's prices are very affordable and she does amazing work. Look no further--you've already found the best! read more

Have used her alterations services for a numbe of years and am completely satisified. Turn around time is great and items are returned to you in ready to wear condition w/a thank you note! I would highly recommend her services. read more

Chris is wonderful! She has a very flexible scheduling and always aims to please. Her professionalism and down to earth attitude is so refreshing. Sense relocating to the area she has been a blessing to our family, from altering my daughters school uniforms to sewing on stripes for my husband's military uniform. Her prices are very reasonable and her turn around time is quick! I highly recommend her services! read more

I made the fatal mistake of ordering my wedding dress online, and was mortified when I received it. Nothing fit right, and I thought it was a lost cause. Then I called Chris - not only was she super responsive and accommodating, but she saved my dress. This lady is a magician! She made sure that everything was right before took my dress home. I felt like a million bucks, which is exactly how a bride should feel on her wedding day. On top of it all, her prices are so reasonable, especially for DC. Thank you so much, Chris! I am going to bring all of my altering work to you! read more