Karen is still doing great work in midcoast Maine! Prom is up on us and she gave excellent advice…read moreon how to proceed. She is also knee deep in pants hems, zipper replacements, and of course the bridal and bridesmaid work that has put her on the map. I am thrilled to refer my coworkers (mother of the brides, wedding guests, and their families) to this self made entrepreneur with 30+years specializing in formal wear alterations. Thank you, Karen!

From the owner: A home based business at my home in Bowdoinham, ME, I operate by appointment only. I am willing to…read moretravel. I have 35+ years of sewing experience with a in depth concentration on women’s formal wear. I do all sorts of alterations from hemming pants, sewing on military patches, to replacing jacket zippers, to altering bridesmaids dresses and wedding gowns.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Clean, new machines…read more Convenient location across from the fire station. Just what we needed to get back on the road following a camping stop. Free WiFi! Highly recommend!

Everything ready on time. Clothes came home perfect. Collars of shirts perfectly clean…read more Couldn't ask for more.

This was my first time taking clothes to Material Instinques for alterations. Wanda expertly…read moreassessed what could be done and promised completion within an acceptable time period, which she delivered on. The work (men's trousers) was well done and the cost reasonable. I recommend this service. Just note that its address is on Water Street but access is actually on the other side of the block, from Commercial Street (the door has no address number but there's a sign that is clearly visible); so park on Commercial Street to save time.

Communication was very good and she returned my call in a very timely fashion and spoke…read moreprofessional so I'm definitely going to be choosing this business for my alterations

Does all of my Navy Uniform tailoring. Only issue is cash or check only. The quality is great, but…read moreour Unit can only pay by card. So we outsource or big orders to a different vendor.

Quality service and quick turnaround. Always responsive able to alter anything I have taken to himread more

I cannot rave enough about Deby. She is so skilled and knowledgable. I bought a dress from a sample…read morestore, and it was several sizes too large. I also wanted to put lace capped sleeves on the dress since it was originally strapless. She was able to do exactly what I was looking for, and I could not have been happier with the way my dress turned out. She also provided expert advice when I wasn't sure exactly how I wanted certain aspects of the dress. She thinks of every detail--aspects I never would have even thought to ask about. I was extra appreciative of Deby because shortly before my wedding, she was able to accommodate a last minute change to the capped sleeves. When I called and asked if it was possible, she told me not to worry at all and during my final fitting, she was able to reshape the sleeves. Her prices were completely reasonable as well. Definitely use Deby if you're looking for expert alterations, a friendly person, and reasonable prices.

I went to someplace close to my home, the week before the wedding, she had not started on it. I…read moretook it back and took it to Deby's. She came up with a better solution and finished it in a few days.

Top shelf- brilliant - she made my groom look like a million dollars and stayed up into the wee…read morenight hours. She is magical in her ability to fix anything including hats!

Insook is a pro. She took in a Hickey Freeman blazer after I lost weight & saved me the cost of…read morebuying a new one. And she left enough fabric in case I gain some of that weight back (which I won't!). She also took in a Filson vest & it looks great!

Very knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Establishment was was clean and organized. Will…read moredefinitely return!

Excellent business! The owners were so helpful and squeezed me in without an appointment last…read moreminute. Fast service, reasonable pricing, and the quality of the work is fantastic! I can't even tell where/how my pants were taken in because all of the seams are flawless

Michelle is a very talented seamstress and amazing instructor. She's new to the Yarmouth scene but…read morehas many years of experience Fashion Design and Fashion Retail. I have been able to take one class for so with her to make a fun and easy pair of lounge shorts. She explanation and instructions on how to read a pattern and actual application of basic sewing concepts has peaked more than just a curiosity with me. I am going to sign up for the next class since it fits my busy schedule and try and tackle a slightly more challenging project that I can wear! Definitely recommend taking her classes. If you don't have a sewing machine, no worries. She has machines on site that you can use to get a sense if you want to continue on or just do one class to see what sewing is like. She also does alterations and a master zipper fixer .

OMG! I went in to get. a few pieces of clothing altered and saw that she was doing classes - one of…read moremy 2024 goals! So I signed up and went to my first class last weekend. You don't even bring your own machine or fabric - literally everything is provided for you. I had a BLAST as a beginner and got to make my very own tote bag. Michelle is so nice and fun I feel like I could have stayed for hours. She's right next to Binga's on Route One. And it's so nice to have a local tailor who is available wihtout having to wait 4 weeks to be seen.