Dear Sara, I cannot say enough what a pleasure it was to work with you. It took a tremendous amount of trust to hand over that beautiful dress with all the intricate lace and detail and know that it would come back to me just as I envisioned. I had absolutely no problem or worry in doing so! You did such a wonderful job talking me through the options and making sure that I could make educated decisions. The final result was absolute perfection. I'm still so amazed that you were able to preserve all that intricate lace detail in the way that you did. All night I heard about how incredible the dress was. I loved it when I chose it but it was you who made it truly my perfect dress. Forever grateful, Stephanie read more

Sara at The Tailory is the best! She is so sweet and professional. She is open and communicative. She worked with me throughout the multiple delays and postponements of our wedding due to the pandemic. The top portion of my dress was far too large when I first brought it in, but Sara did a great job both resizing it and refitting the lace. It felt like a dream to wear it! I could not recommend Sara more! read more

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Sara was more than great. She deserves all the stars! My wedding outfit was 3 pieces and Sara did a fantastic job on all 3 pieces. We did a large rework of the top of the dress that included moving the waist, adding boning, adding lace, and adjusting the overall fit. Sarah also removed the train from my gown as I had an overskirt so I decided to not have a bustle. She always made me feel comfortable and was always on point. She helped me make design decisions about my dress but always listened to what I wanted. She was by far my favorite vendor for the whole wedding experience. Each appointment I was excited not only to see my dress but also to see her. I highly recommend Sara for your wedding gown needs. read more

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Sara was fantastic! She made what could have been a very stressful process so easy and simple! Sara was recommended to me by "The Sample Rack" as I purchased my gown from there. She was responsive and organized and my appointments were on-time and well-spaced (this was very important as I was traveling from DC to Philly for my fittings). During the fitting/ tailoring process, Sara offered recommendations and alternative views - which I appreciated, especially when I wanted to add pockets (I didn't and thank you! :)) As we had a destination wedding, Sara recommended a great garment bag and also packed my dress for me! I would definitely recommend Sara and can't thank her enough! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Sara! I was referred to Sara by Lovely in Old City. I was super nervous going into my first appointment knowing my dress needed a ton of work to the top. However, my nerves quickly disappeared as Sara quickly demonstrated how skilled she really is. She was patient and listened to all my concerns. In the end my dress fit like a glove and I felt comfortable and confident all day and night. Sara also is great to work with. She's as nice as they come, responds quickly to emails, and kept to her timeline. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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If you do not get your dress fitted at the Tailory you're crazy. Sara is an amazing and talented person who makes you feel right at home and so comfortable upon meeting her. My dress needed alterations has far as the hem and adjustments on the top. Everything worked out beautifully and Sara even added in boning so that the top was more comfortable. I felt amazing on my wedding day and Sara had a huge part of it! read more

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Sara was amazing to work with! She was so kind and thoughtful, and really listened to me during our fittings. Her attention to detail is impeccable. She also made a cute how-to bustling video for my bridesmaids! Really cannot recommend her enough. read more

I was referred to Sara by a friend and it was the best decision I made ! Sara is a real professional she has a degree In design And makes her own wedding gowns too; this is very important when it comes to making Changes to a wedding gown. She is very detail oriented when it comes to alterations. My wedding gown was a beaded bodice with trumpet bottom and lots of tule, also was nearly two sizes too big . Sara made it fit like a dream! She is very reasonability priced and fair . She made me feel beautiful on my wedding day ! I received so many compliments on my gown ! Thank you Sara ! read more

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Sara was such a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job altering my wedding gown and accessory wings! She truly went above and beyond and made sure everything was PERFECT. She is also just an all around lovely person! I highly recommend her for your special event! read more

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I was referred to The Tailory from Sabrina Ann Consignment, where I purchased my wedding dress. Although I live in Center City, I figured Manayunk wasn't too far of a drive. Each fitting with Sara was productive and fun. She is patient and strives to get you the look and fit you want. I joked with her that now that I've had something custom tailored, I can't look at my clothes and their fit the same way again. I ended up getting another dress for a wedding altered there as well. Sara is a pleasure to work with. She provided me with an accurate estimate and was easy to communicate with. The alterations cost ended up being $675, which was a hard pill to swallow, but I was really happy with the fit the day of. Highly recommend! read more

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Sara tailored my wedding dress in September. She did an amazing job and for a super reasonable price! The bottom of my wedding dress was pink and I did not want to lose that when we shortened it so Sara detached all the pink "petals" from my dress and reattached them to give me the look I wanted and I know it was a ton of work. All in all, she is amazing! read more

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My wedding day was absolutely perfect and part of that reason was the amazing job Sara did on my dress! I had a unique situation because I bought my dress from Sabrina Ann's which is a consignment wedding dress shop in Ardmore. They recommended that I get in touch with Sara at the Tailory for my alterations. Sara was easy to contact via email (her preferred method for contact) and responded quickly. We had an appointment several months before the wedding and had follow up appointments (3 actually) weeks before. What I really admire about Sara is that she is not just a bridal tailor, she is also a wedding gown designer. She definitely has more than just an eye for altering dresses, she can also find solutions for dresses (including mine) that was altered more than once. Since my dress was a consignment Tara Keely by Lazaro, it needed some help with lace arrangement, a new bustle, an overall silhouette change (altered to the prior bride's shape) on top of just taking in the sides and sewing in cups. She can most certainly guide you on what looks nice and what the material can do. I especially really admire that Sara takes the time to really fix the dress. She took time to rearrange the lace so that it was even (the prior tailor had placed it a little haphazardly), and after my second to last fitting, she had spent extra time working on the bodice so it was just right for my shape. In the end, the dress was perfect because of Sara and I couldn't possibly thank her enough. All I can say is, Sara will definitely alter the dress to the best of her ability and go above and beyond for you, until she feels the dress is perfect. It's just that design eye she has ;) On top of that, her store is now located in Wissahickon (right down the street from me, neighbors!) Please inquire for her new location, as she is not in old city anymore. read more

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Sara was very easy to work with and very nice. I think overall she did a good job; however, I asked Sara to keep the bust/bodice loose and it wound up being tighter than I had requested which altered the look of the dress hence the lower rating. read more

I'm so happy I found Sara for my wedding dress alterations. She was patient and worked with me (and my mother!) through 3 fittings to help me figure out exactly what I wanted to do with my dress. Her suggestions were on point and she offered creative options to help ensure I looked amazing in my dress. I was sure I would want to change into my after party dress right away but ended up loving my perfectly fitted dress so much that I was sad to take it off at the end of the night. Her services were reasonably priced and I was so happy with how my dress turned out. Thanks Sara! read more

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I was referred to Sara at The Tailory after I purchased my wedding gown from Lovely Bride in Old City. The dress was big when it came in, and I was nervous! Sara did a great job assuring me that it was the right size and would be perfect after alterations. I had two fittings before picking up my dress, and Sara was very attentive to every detail she saw, and responded to questions we had or things we felt needed to be tweaked. Sara's studio is private and lovely, easy to get to with parking right outside. She talked us through how to care for the dress in the days before the wedding and what to do on wedding day. I highly recommend Sara for your wedding dress alterations! read more

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Sara from the Tailory is the absolute best for wedding dress alterations! I received her information after purchasing my dress at Lovely Bride in Philadelphia, and booked my appointment immediately. Even through a pandemic, Sara kept in touch and updated me with COVID protocols which made me feel very safe for each appointment. Not only is she professional and easy to talk to, but from the moment I met her, I knew she was an expert in her field. Since I picked a wedding dress with a square neckline, Sara explained how alterations can be tricky, as the entire neckline needs to be reshaped. She did an absolutely amazing job and was super accommodating to my schedule and stayed right on the timeline for when it needed to be done (actually earlier than expected!) I highly recommend Sara for all wedding dress tailoring needs! read more

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Sara was just fantastic! First of all she is a pleasure to work with. She is kind and patient and makes sure that you are comfortable. I actually did not fit into my dress close to the wedding and she put in a beautiful lace up which of course was her idea. It was fabulous! She is amazing! Definitely use her as your seamstress. I highly recommend! read more

Sara was the best. My dress came out just the way I wanted. She was professional and accommodating. I would go back in a heartbeat. Definitely recommend seeing her to get your wedding dress tailored. read more

I can't say enough about what an absolutely incredible job Sara did, and how supported she made me feel. She took my dress which was too big and had no structure and made it fit me perfectly and look incredible. And she was so sweet and instructive throughout the whole process. I can't imagine why anyone would get their bridal gown tailored anywhere else. read more

I reached out via, Instagram, email and phone 1 month prior to my wedding needing relatively simple alterations (hem, waste- maybe a sleeve). They were not able to accommodate me. Unfortunately there's no simple way to schedule an appointment or see if they're availability so I had to wait for a response. Now a week later, I'm still without a a tailor. 3 stars because my clients and peers in the wedding industry recommended them, -2 for lack of easy communication and scheduling. Note for future according to them, they book FAR IN ADVANCE for popular wedding months (which includes early April). read more

I see many people reviewing Sara's work and I'm sure she's great because Tony, who handles men's alterations, does a fantastic job. I can be particular especially when it comes to how my dress pants fit and honestly Tony gets it perfect every time. Both are welcoming and very friendly and the price is realistic if you want quality. read more

Sara did an absolutely amazing job with the alterations for my wedding dress! Could not recommend her enough!

Finding a top-notch tailor in Philadelphia isn't the easiest task. Make that wasn't - because now I've discovered Sara, who blew my mind. I needed a fix on a botched and incomplete wedding dress job (read: high stakes) and she not only called me back immediately, she worked late on the weekend and days leading up to my wedding to correct what was necessary and alter what remained undone. She is a total perfectionist (spent hours adjusting and pinning, when all was said and done), very nice and friendly, and most importantly, does high quality work. Her studio is clean, bright, and private. I can't tell you enough how she transformed my dress from the misshapen disaster the other tailor made of it, and turned it into what it should have been - the dress I bought, but fitted to my form. She's like a Fairy Godtailor! read more

Sara does amazing work! I had a lace wedding dress from BHLD that needed to be shortened, bustled, as well as some adjustments done to the top. Sara was helpful in explaining everything she was going to do and wanted to make sure I was comfortable with what she planned to do the dress. The dress was done on time and everything came out flawlessly. Highly recommend The Tailory. read more

I can simply not say enough wonderful things about Sara. She altered my dress from BHLDN and did an amazing job. Her work on the bustle and the length of the dress was perfect. In addition, I asked her to lower the neckline a bit and she was able to show me exactly what it would like before making the final alteration. She also made a suggestion about moving the straps closer to the end of my shoulders and I swear it completely changed the look of the top of my dress for the better! Her studio is super cute and for all three of my visits I brought some combination of my mom and two friends. Sara was so welcoming and we had a blast laughing and talking with her during each fitting. Sara was clear on pricing and the timeline for the dress to be completed. My experience was wonderful and I can't recommend her enough!!! read more

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Sara was wonderful! I had no idea what I was doing when it came to getting my dress fitted. She was so sweet, detail oriented, and she definitely knew her stuff! From the first fitting, I knew I could trust her expertise. While I didn't realize it was going to be so expensive (at least for my dress), I didn't think she tried to upsell me or anything like that. My one bridesmaid came along to the fitting and she even squeezed her in to my appointment to do some small alterations to her bridesmaid dress. I could tell she is very busy so this was super nice gesture. If you want someone who is extremely trustworthy as well as an expert specifically on wedding dresses, you can definitely rely on Sara! read more

I was so incredibly pleased with Sara and the work she did to make my wedding dress a dream. She made my vision come to life. Not only is she incredibly talented but also kind, fun, and sweet. I recommended The Tailory to anyone who is looking for realistic prices, detailed work, and a pleasant experience. Thank you Sara!! read more

Sara did the alterations on my wedding dress and it turned out beautifully! The dress was originally made with very thin straps ("spaghetti straps"), and I asked Sara if she could make much wider lace straps for the dress. She did an incredible job at making it look like that was how the dress was designed all along! Beyond her talent, she is so wonderful to work with. She is always kind, patient, helpful, and it is obvious that she takes great care in her work. She also made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. I cannot thank her enough! read more

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Sara is so talented and made my wedding dress look absolutely stunning - it was perfect! Aside from Sara's skills with alterations, she is so caring for all of her clients and always has candy and water ready for when things get overwhelming and you just need a minute to sit down and cool off after lots and lots of pinning! Sara is so sweet and made me feel that my comfort was important to her. During my last fitting I told her I was going to be fidgeting with the straps on my dress, so she whipped out her needle and adjusted them (and I didn't touch them at all on the day of!). For weddings, the rest of the planning process can be so stressful, but my dress was something I never needed to worry about thanks to Sara. She's the best!! read more

Sara is absolutely fabulous to work with. She is meticulous in her work and an absolute pleasure to get to know along the way. 100 percent would recommend and would trust her with any garment. read more

The Tailory was recommended to me, along with a couple of others, from Lovely Bride in Philadelphia where I purchased my dress. After reading reviews and looking at pictures, I decided to go with The Tailory and I truly could not imagine having gone anywhere else. Sara is truly an artist and so talented and I was never once worried about my dress once it was in her hands. She was such a pleasure to work with, and made both of my fitting appointments so enjoyable. She spends so much time with you at your appointments making sure your dress fits perfectly and just the way you like it, and has such an attention to every single detail. When I went to my final fitting, the dress felt like it was custom made for me after she worked her magic on it. I could not recommend her enough - you and your wedding dress will be in the best hands! read more

Could not recommend Sara enough! Not only is she the nicest and most kind person, but she's also exceptionally talented. She was hands down my favorite vendor I worked with, making me feel like an old friend from day one. I came in with a sample dress that was over 4 sizes too big for me, and I wasn't totally in love with the style. Sara was able to take my vision and bring it to life - making this oversized strapless dress into a gorgeous, fitted (with straps!) wedding gown. I am so lucky I found Sara when looking for a tailor for my wedding dress. Cannot recommend enough; working with Sara will be the easiest (and best) wedding-related decision you'll make! read more

Sara did an amazing job on my wedding dress. It was a beautiful Atelier Pronovias with heavy lace and crazy amount of fabric and under neath trimmings that had to go. It was pretty long and larger than me. By the end she had the lace tips matched up perfectly with my height. And perfectly fitted to my curvy body. Everything was tucked in beautifully and i had the perfect amount of cleavage and lacy straps that never fell! (Very important details ha0 She also was able to accommodate her busy schedule to fix at a low price, and at the last week before my wedding, a matching Pronovias veil that my MOH lent me from her wedding - one where i had accidentally stepped my stiletto through during her wedding! I had some problems with the bustle during the reception time; however, she graciously fixed the tears at no charge following the wedding, so i will be able to wear the dress soon again for pictures, or have ready for a future date for any number of future daughters or nieces to wear if they choose. It was great working with Sara for the year leading up to my wedding. Super reasonable costs for the amount of detail needed! read more

Sara did an incredible job with my wedding dress! When I bought my dress, I wasn't 100% in love with it, but Sara turned it into my dream dress. She worked wonders on my delicate tulle over skirt, and also did small touches like seeing on buttons back for an extra added touch. Her quality of work and attention to the little details is outstanding, and her prices are very reasonable. During the entire process, Sara was incredibly friendly, helpful, and very attentive to my requests. In particular, she was very flexible in working around my busy work schedule to arrange for fittings. I loved working with her, and will certainly return for any other tailoring needs I may have! For as something as special and important as a wedding dress, you want someone who is going to do a good job. Sara did amazing work and was so much fun to work with. I highly recommend! read more

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I recently had my wedding suit tailored here and had a stellar experience. Tony was wonderful to work with--he clearly knows his craft and was personable, courteous, and professional in all of my interactions with him. I had to have something tweaked on the suit after the initial alterations and he was completely accommodating. All of The Tailory's correspondence seems to be conducted through email, which might seem a little weird to some customers who are used to just calling to set up appointments, but I always received prompt and clear replies to any of my queries. Highly recommended! read more

I recently brought a few pairs of pants & jeans over to be fitted and hemmed. Tony is now handling the men's work, and he did an absolutely amazing job on all of my items! He is professional, but also down to earth & extremely personable. Tony was able to schedule evening appointments for me, which is helpful with my work schedule. Overall, I am very happy with the work they did and will definitely continue to go there. Most of their business is on the women's side (Sara actually worked on my wife's wedding dress and did an amazing job), but I can tell you from experience that their men's alteration are top-notch. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Sara and the work she does! I found Sara after scouring the internet for a seamstress that had good ratings and she absolutely lived up to it! For starters, she was a pleasure to work with. Professional, sweet, organized and extremely knowledgeable about her craft. My dress was extremely plain with no detail on it whatsoever which in turn made it rather difficult to alter because it showed every wrinkle and area of illfit. Sara spent hours with me, at times even altering the dress while on me, to make sure it was perfect. At no point did she express frustration or seem to feel this was "as good as it was going to get." She didn't stop adjusting it until she was happy with the look, fit and her work. I would without a doubt recommend Sara and her services. I will also return to Sara in the future for any alteration needs I have! read more

I found Sara from general searching on the internet and I was not disappointed. She is amazing and does really amazing work with wedding dresses! She ensured that I was comfortable and secure in my dress and talked through all the alterations and adjustments she was making before making them. I also had my mother's veil that I wanted converted into a cape. She did this so easily and handle the family heirloom with care. I highly recommend her and her team, truly fantastic! read more

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Me and one of my groomsmen were looking for alterations for custom suits and pants we purchased through an online company so we made an appointment with Tony at The Tailory who does their menswear alterations. Tony was extremely professional and knowledgeable as he went through his recommendations for each of our fittings. When we came back to try on and pick up the suits the fit was perfect. We were both really happy with how easy Tony made the process and with the final results. read more

I trusted Sara at The Tailory in Philadelphia to alter my wedding dress. Her work was flawless, and I love that she took so much pride in her work. We had to make big changes to my gown, and Sara did an amazing job. During the visits she could tell I was nervous, and she did a great job calming me down and reassuring me. Keep in mind, the easiest way to communicate with her is via email, which was fine by me. She is quick to respond and flexible with her schedule. Payment was due at my final fitting. Her prices are fair, and although she prefers cash payments, she does accept credit cards! For any Philly Area bride, Sara was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend her in a heartbeat!!! read more