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Wendy Lo

4.5 (61 reviews)
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Clothing alterations

Clothing mending and repair

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Same suit altered again the next year. - Two boys in formal suits with bow ties are outdoors, one holding a wrapped gift, while women in dresses stand nearby.
Aimee A.

I bought a pretty cheap, but good-looking, 3-piece suit online for my 6yo son, but it arrived huge! Wendy altered the suit and trousers for a wedding that summer, having suggested to leave a bit intact so the growing kid could wear it again. And sure enough, I went to her the following year to alter it again for another wedding. Beautifully done both times. She was very friendly and funny to my kid (and us), so it made his experience of getting measured pretty fun and positive one. I will be visiting Wendy soon for an alteration for myself!

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Madeline S.

Wendy is an absolute wizard. She is brilliant and so skilled. I came in with a dress that had brittle material and was very hard to work with. It didn't fit and so she was able to adjust so not only it would fit, but so it has some flexibility to adjust with my size. I came in with no vision and she was able to create a perfect vision and execute it flawlessly. This dress had a lot of sentimental value and I'm so glad that I put my faith in Wendy. She did a better job than I ever thought was possible. Trust Wendy and she will amaze you! She is perfect for someone who needs help crafting a perfect idea--she is an artist and will do it well and know what's feasible and attractive. Also, she is hilarious and kind!

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Wendy is a great resource for anyone that needs clothing altered. She is super friendly and does an expert job. I won't go anywhere else.

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I've gone to Wendy for about 20 years and she is the absolute best. impeccable work and always a joy to see highly recommended!

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Quality work for a quality price. Very timely as well. I will continue to go here for my tailoring needs.

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I'm short. All my shirts are too long. Wendy makes my clothes fit. Thanks Wendy!

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(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!

Irena's Studio

Irena's Studio

(117 reviews)

Montclair Village, Oakland Hills

Disaster. Waited 4 weeks for an appointment at this place. Told the tailor exactly what we needed…read moreover the phone - a dress needed to be tailored to fit. Gave her the brand, size, etc. she quoted us $160. Steep, but reasonable given the quality of the dress. She took measurements. After the fitting, she told us the cost would be $400. $400 to tailor a dress?!? That's more than most dresses cost. Why? She said, "wedding dresses cost more." We explained that it wasn't a wedding dress (I'm already married!). But she wouldn't change the price. It felt strange and uncomfortable and kind of awful to be called a liar. Walked out and found another tailor who did an epic job for $120. Went to the party (NOT A WEDDING) and felt fabulous. Skip this place. p.s. Apparently this owner gaslights customers. To clarify: 1. I definitely called in advance, 2. I was definitely overcharged, 3. It was definitely Lily from Irena's studio. Not confused, and not a mistake. Avoid avoid avoid.

Irena's Studio is a gem!!! I was initially hesitant to trust someone in general with something as…read moreimportant as my wedding dress, but Lily (the owner) did an amazing job and knew exactly what alterations would flatter my body. During our first meeting, Lily was thorough, clear, and explained each recommendation and steps of the alteration process. I loved how for each visit, Lily took a step by step approach to alter my dress so that she could confirm that I was happy before moving forward to other aspects. I also appreciated that if I had a recommendation or question, Lily really listened and did not make me feel rushed during my appointment. I received so many compliments on my dress during the wedding and my photos came out so good as well. I'm so grateful for Lilys expertise and would highly recommend her!

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Rockridge Royal Cleaners

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I think I just found my new cleaners for 2026. I came across this location when in the area and…read morenoticed the warmth of the location and its open doors, as I passed on a cold day. I had a couple dress shirts and a pair of pleated Dries pants I needed dry cleaned. So, I decided to give them a try. I was welcomed upon entry, and a lady quickly asked me for my number, like she had always known me. I said, "I am not in your system". She said, "that's okay, I can add you". I provided my name, number and email. Then I gave her my two shirts and pair of pants and asked for the items to be ready by Monday, having brought them in on a Friday. She quickly said, "I'll put a rush on them, so they are ready on Saturday, but you can pick them up on Monday, no problem." It was so easy. She said, "we'll see you on Monday, sweetheart, thank you for coming in to see us." As I left, I got a text message tracking my order that I just dropped off and an email. In the text, I had a link to track progress of my order and the email gave me the option to add a credit card on file for future cleanings. On Saturday, like clockwork, I got a text notifying me of my order being completed- yes, in less than 24hrs after drop off. I did mention that I needed the garments cleaned for a funeral, which could have prompted the rush order. The two shirts and on pant came out just under $20. Pick up was super easy and very quick. I kept my pick-up tag and with one scan it was done. I am hoping to go back to try their alterations services. Great service, value and speed. They also have excellent hours, and are open 6 days a week, closed on Sundays. Try them out, if you need something dry cleaned. My pieces were perfect when I got them back.

Disappointing. They damaged my dress and accused me of doing it myself. Then, the woman at the…read morecounter told me there are bigger problems in the world and that I shouldn't be upset about this. Bad customer service and damaged my favorite dress.

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Eclipse Alterations

(314 reviews)

Piedmont Ave, North Oakland

Thuy did a wonderful job with alterations for my wedding attire. We asked her to take in my mom's…read moreqipao, slim the sleeves on a reception jacket, hem and bustle my wedding dress, and added on a request to mend a veil (borrowed from a friend). Since I was working with her from out of town, I scheduled my appointments 3 months prior to my wedding date and ultimately met with Thuy 4 times before my wedding date. She did a beautiful job with all the garments. I requested a hidden bustle on my dress which turned out exactly as I envisioned. I was especially impressed with how Thuy used scraps of lace from other alterations to almost exactly match the lace from the veil to hide some small snags. She mended the veil overnight and it looked beautiful. Overall the total cost was less than $1k for everything mentioned above and she didn't charge extra for her work on the veil. I highly recommend working with Thuy for alterations if you're in the East Bay!

Eclipse Alterations did beautiful work on my wedding dress. They were recommended by the…read moreAnthropology salesperson and I was worried with the complexity of fitting and shortening my dress which was made of very fragile netting material. You would never be able to tell that the dress was altered. The work was incredibly clean and the owner had many great suggestions for accommodating my vision. I felt like the pricing was fair and competitive for the area and I'm glad I trusted them with such an important day.

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Piedmont Alterations

(51 reviews)

Piedmont Ave, North Oakland

Ashley has hemmed sets of curtains for me twice. she is super easy to work with and does an…read moreexcellent job! I will be coming back to her with any and all sewing needs!

Ashley is wonderful. In late 2021, I had a late Halloween costume that I realised (two days before…read moreHalloween!) was too large for me, especially around the arms. I spent the evening researching places where I could get my costume altered the next day, the day before Halloween, and decided on Piedmont Alterations. I lived nearby, so I took the 20 minutes walk down to explore Piedmont Ave and to hop down to Piedmont Alterations. It's a teeny little shop that I nearly missed... I'd thought it was a support for the much larger building behind/above it! Turns out that it's Ashley's store, and she does all her magic in this little space! I don't know how she does it, but she does. In the shop, she has made room for a rack of clothing she's working on, her counter and sewing machine/tools, and a privacy curtain for customers to check out her work. I popped in and was introduced to the owner herself. Ashley was busy with other a few other customers' projects, and furthermore she would have to leave a little bit early that day to attend a Halloween party... but she had me try on the costume, put a few pins in it to mark the adjustments she would be making, and then told me that she would be able to do it! I would be able to pick it up within 1-2 hours. It was a very reasonable price for a rush job: I believe $30 or somewhere in that range? The costume ended having no problems at all. I'm very glad I went to Ashley. If I hadn't, I would've worn a pretty baggy costume around! I'm amazed that Ashley was able to take the rush job on the day of and deliver so wonderfully. I would recommend anyone who needs alteration work done to go to Ashley. She is such a wonderful and pleasant woman as well. She has been in the area for years and years, and I imagine that she is humble and hard-working as ever. I believe from past reviews that her work has been unwaveringly excellent, and she is no-nonsense when it comes to doing the best work she possibly can and delivering quickly. If you visit Ashley, do give her my compliments, and the compliments of everyone else that is in her Yelp reviews!

Wendy Lo - sewingalterations - Updated May 2026

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