I visited Widad for an estimate on alterations for my wedding gown. She is listed on Mia Couture Bridal's preferred vendor list and after a visit with her I can understand why. Widad is very thorough and honest on the cost of alterations, time needed, and how each dress varies. After meeting with her, I understand that it defeats the purpose of spending what brides do on wedding gowns and then skimping on alterations cost. While I ended up going with another vendor, I was more educated on the alterations needed and the cost after meeting with Widad. I wanted to leave this positive review because she was so helpful. Widad helped me understand the differences between English Netting and Tulle and why bustling these materials is more labor intensive because of the delicate nature of the fabric and to ensure that all parts of the bustle match the hemline. My dress would need a minimum of 20 bustle points for the netting and another 5-7 for the lining underneath, in addition to hemming, and brining in the bodice slightly. Widad takes cash or check and after seeing me stress about the cost (~1100), she offered a slight discount. Again, I didn't work with her and the other vendor I went with was slightly less, but I greatly appreciated her time, knowledge, and honesty. You won't be disappointed if you work with Widad. read more

In agreement with one of the other comments below regarding her rude demeanor and unnecessary comments. Obviously my dress needed to be altered which is why I was there in the first place and was willing to pay her for her services. (Which were ridiculously outrageous). I'm giving her two stars because the dress was satisfactory, but I will never go to her again. The whole dressing situation with no privacy was very uncomfortable. She really left a bad taste in my mouth and it makes me sad to think of those moments of my wedding planning because I remember leaving her shop in tears for feeling ridiculed before one of the most important days of my life. I would hate for anyone else to go through that experience which is why I'm sharing this with you all. Be forewarned. read more

I seriously can't recommend Widad enough. This is the second time we have had her do alterations for all of our dresses for both of my daughter's weddings. She makes the process so easy. She makes you feel so comfortable and like family. She has the magic ability to take an off the rack dress and make it a custom fit gown. read more

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Widad worked magic on my dress! I could not imagine how all the lace was going to be get bustled, but she did it! Super easy to work with and worth every penny!!! I was very comfortable with her and she never cancelled or was late for our fitting appointments. read more

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Widad did an excellent job tailoring my BHLDN wedding dress. She was friendly, professional, and knew what she was doing. She has fine handiwork. First, she pinned me all up to get the estimate. There really was no pressure to stay; she gave me a moment to call and consult the fiancé and such. When I decided to go with her for tailoring, she began immediately. We booked the second and final fitting that day too. During the second fitting, she hadn't cut anything yet, but made sure everything looked good. She made some changes on the hem when she noticed something wasn't sitting right. By the third fitting, she was done with alterations. I tried on the dress, and it fit like a glove. She did a lot to my dress and they all looked amazing. She added push up bra pads, took in the sides, straps, hemmed all 5 layers of skirt, and did a complicated bustle. Disclaimer: It's very expensive here. FYI. If price is a main concern, go elsewhere. My main concern was looking amazing, and that's what I got here. My experience here was good, and I looked and felt fabulous on the day of, so to me, it was all worth it. If you have a different mindset or tight budget, you might want to go somewhere else. read more

Widad is AMAZING. So sweet and friendly to talk to during fittings and she is just fantastic at what she does. I believe she said she's been making and altering wedding gowns for the last 40 years... enough said. I trusted her completely and she did not let me down. I honestly don't know what she did, but I walked in needing a new dress or a boob job and walked out of my last fitting with a perfect dress that I fell even more in love with. Only took 3 fittings including the initial consult! It was the easiest and most stress free process of my whole COVID wedding. She also made my veil exactly how I wanted it. I would not take your dress anywhere else! read more

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WIDAD! What can I say.... I can ONLY say positive things. I've only done TWO fittings with her. I went to New York's Kleinfeld and immediately fallen in love with a Pnina Tornai couture wedding gown (dream collection). I didn't want to go back to New York for every alteration. That is just too time consuming. I found Widad, online! It took 6 months to make, and less than 3 months of alterations. I gave Widad so much time as I knew some things would be hand sewn, and the dress was quite large on me. She did an amazing work of the bustle (beautiful!). Very detail-oriented. She hemmed to perfection with my choice of heel height. I didn't feel like I would stumble in my wedding gown. I can also sit down with the dress!!! She also took in the dress, and this was quite difficult as it took a lot of hand sewing! My wedding gown has a deep back detail. Luckily, I asked Pnina to give extra 3D floral material in case I needed to cover more butt-crack. Haha, Widad also placed the 3D floral material to hide any indecency from the public!! Totally impressed how she managed to blend in the 3D look with other 3D details. I absolutely would HIGHLY recommend Widad to anyone fearing that other seamstresses would mess up their gowns. My pictures are PROOF that she handled my wedding gown (silk and tulle) with care!!!!!! I will definitely use her with ANY couture gowns/dresses! 5/5. And HIGHLY professional with perfect TIMING. Widad made me feel confident and truly a princess on my wedding day. Thank you so much, this will never be forgotten. read more

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There is a reason Widad has such great reviews. Although pricey, she is less than what you would pay to re-do your dress should you have a disaster elsewhere and well worth the money. If you want to look and feel beautiful, go to Widad. She is very organized and helps you to figure out when to do each fitting relative to your wedding. She patiently pinned my 20+ layer dress twice (two different fittings) so that I would glide above the ground. Widad also created my veil and fixed the back of my dress to fit my height (a lacy illusion number that required a lot of careful effort to re-create). She even put my mom in her place when arguing over the correct way to do a bustle (Widad was correct!). In the end, my dress fit like a glove and looked like it had been custom made to my body. Everyone said I glowed and I know much of that was due to how beautiful I felt in my dress thanks to Widad's amazing work. Widad even went above and beyond to rescue my maid of honor's dress hemline last minute after being done incorrectly by another tailor. I was entertained by the stories of her life and highly recommend getting to know her as you might learn a thing of two. I recommend paying in cash. Going to Widad was one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning as I never had to worry about my dress after the initial fitting. read more

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Why I think she deserves one star? Because she completely ruined my first experience of going to a wedding dress alteration consultation. (Skip to #4 if you're in a hurry) 1. I wanted to reschedule my appointment to an earlier time but she told me the consultation would take an hour so I ended up planning my Friday night around it. How long did it really take to get an estimate? 15 minutes. 2. She didn't seem too thrilled when we first met. Maybe because I don't look like I belong in West U? Or maybe she assumed I was a teenager because of my young face and lack of height? Either way, I felt very unwelcomed and rushed. 3. Expensive. 4. One week prior, I picked up my dress and it fit me perfectly (zipped all the way up). I loved it more than I ever thought I would! When I tried on my dress for the seamstress, she stated that it was impossible to zip. Shocked and embarrassed, I tried to explain to her that I just received the dress last week and it did fit me with the help of time and a little body heat. She did not listen to me but continued to say that I did not fit it, that my friend should "try" to zip it up, that eating healthy and exercising is the way to go, that the bridal store (Brickhouse Bridal) lied to me about my size, and that the zipper will break if we keep on trying. Yes, I understand that I could have been bloated but her remarks were completely uncalled for! Mind you, I am an average size woman. I wear size 6/8 in dresses and am blessed in the chest. I DO NOT care if she is talented. Her unprofessional demeanor does not deserve my time or money. Being honest and helpful is one thing, but being insensitive and disrespectful is another thing. Please don't waste your time. read more

I cannot express with words how happy I have been made! I had purchased my dress online and whenever I received it... the sleeves and neck line were completely off. Not to mention the dress did not fit at all. Widad basically transformed this dress. She's wonderful!! Skillful, honest and fast!! Thank you again, Widad! read more

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Widad made me look like a million bucks. Came here for my wedding dress alterations, and the outcome was amazing. The dress fit like a glove, and even made me look skinnier than I really am. She's very honest with her opinions, and will tell you if something can be done or not. I also had her tailor my Chinese Qipao dress for the wedding reception, and it turned out AMAZING! I don't have a butt, so I was thinking about getting some butt pads (I know...so embarrassing that I'm sharing this on Yelp), but Widad wanted to see that if she could alter the dress in a way to make me look like I had a bump in the trunk...I looked truly stunning in the dress - like absolutely breathtaking! Widad is definitely on the expensive side of the alterations, but quite honestly, it's your wedding dress...do your homework, and find someone that you trust will do a great job, and negotiate. read more

I had my lace Watters wedding gown altered here, and Widad did a wonderful job. She brought in the bodice quite a bit in the waist and adjusted the very delicate lace straps for a perfect fit on my hour glass shape. She also added a beautiful, complicated bustle, and sewed together two custom sashes that I had designed to accessorize my wedding gown and rehearsal dinner dress.I was very pleased with her work, and felt that it was well worth the $800 plus that I paid. read more

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I am thrilled about my experience working with Widad on my wedding gown alterations. From start to finish, I felt like I was in the hands of a fantastic seamstress. Widad is such a professional and performed a beautiful job. I had several requests for my dress such as: - I wanted the sides of the gown by the hips tighter - Needed a bustle - Taken up in the front for walking room - Needed to tighten the one-shoulder strap I am fastidious (especially when it came to my wedding gown) but I felt at ease after my first meeting with Widad. Listening to how she spoke about all of my requests made me feel like she would execute the changes the best way possible. And I couldn't be more right. The first time I went back in after the alterations, I tried on the dress and it was a perfect fit. There was no need for further changes. At that point I couldn't be happier. During the same appointment, we talked about a veil and she agreed to create a custom silk veil for me to my exact specifications and in a color that matched my dress. Once completed I went back to try on the veil and again, perfection. This past Saturday I finally picked up my dress and as promised it was pressed along with my veil and looking absolutely BEAUTIFUL! She had it hanging like a piece of artwork when I walked in and I cannot tell you how excited I felt. I realize Widad sees many brides every week. But you would never know it. She truly cares about you, your wedding, and your dress as an individual. Her enthusiasm is genuine and that just added a special touch to everything. Overall, I had an A+ experience and I would recommend Widad to all of my friends and family knowing that she would not disappoint. Can't thank you enough for the beautiful job Widad. Thank you :) read more

I called Widad a month out from my wedding. Although she was very busy and I knew I was way too close to the wedding, she fit me in to her busy schedule. Fortunately I didn't need nor have any major alterations to my wedding dress, but with her experience and expertise, I know anyone would be in good hands. She is so nice, patient, and detail oriented, she made this part of the process easy and stress free. I cannot thank Widad enough, and her quality of work is amazing. She did such a great job on my dress! read more

I purchased my wedding dress at the Bridal Galleria of Texas in San Antonio, and I was given a slip of paper that included Widad's Couture Alterations alongside a few other recommended alterations places in Houston. I called each of the places other than Widad's too and for the most part had the person on the other end of the phone scoff at me telling them that I needed to pick it up by May 28 when I was calling in late April. Widad was very professional on the phone, polite, and told me that while the timing was tight, she would take a look at the dress to see what alterations are needed--I ended up only needing a hem and the straps taken in, so they were relatively minimal. I had 3 fittings over a month or so, and the dress fit me perfectly on my wedding day. I couldn't be happier with her work, and would recommend it to any Houston area brides. That being said, a simple bustle, the hem and the taking in of the straps cost approximately 600$, and I can easily imagine the average extent of alterations costing close to 1k here. However, given how expensive wedding dresses are in the first place, I would suggest not skimping on alterations, as a bad job of it can ruin the dress you already paid $$$ for. The great thing is also that Widad is very upfront re: what each modification would cost during the first fitting, so there are no surprises, and I would imagine you could walk away and choose a different place if the quote she gave was too high. All in all, I loved my dress and it fit me like a glove, thanks to Widad! read more

Widad is simply the best in her field as far as I'm concerned! Her attention to detail and craftsmanship are impeccable, and I could not have been happier with how my wedding gown turned out. She was extremely thorough throughout each step of the process (3 fittings total), and the end result was honestly wow-worthy. It looked as if the dress was custom made for my body from the start. My gown had a very full skirt, and she created the most beautiful French bustle for it (and knew immediately that any other style of bustle would not look right). When it came time for my final fitting, she made sure to explain and practice it step-by-step multiple times with my mom and sister to make sure they were comfortable bustling my gown on their own the day of the wedding. It really did turn out so well - even my now husband commented on how beautiful the bustle in particular looked! We also had a special request to bring my grandparents to the final fitting since they are not in the best health, and were not going to be able to attend the wedding. Widad was very accommodating of them, and made sure that it was a special experience for all of us. We were all very appreciative. I honestly couldn't recommend her more to any bride. I felt comfortable that my gown was in the absolute best hands, and know you will, too. She is lovely to work with, and will definitely be coming back to her in the future whenever my younger sister gets married! read more

Widad is more expensive than other tailors but she is very talented! She is honest and nice which I appreciated. She tailored my dressed perfectly and I have no complaints! She is easy to get a hold of and her location is very easy to get in and out. Thank you so much for everything!!! read more

Widads Couture Alterations - My dress after Widad altered it! - Fashion Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Widad is very talented-- she took every single thing I told her into consideration and made me look PERFECT in my wedding dress. She is sweet, patient, and incredibly good at what she does! read more

Widads Couture Alterations - My beautiful dress thanks to Widad :) - Fashion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Widad did an amazing job. The dress looked perfect! She made sure to explain to me everything that was happening and how long everything would take. Her idea of showing the girls who would help me with the dress's train to placed up on the wedding day, be there for the last fitting was genius. Thank you so much Widad!! read more

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I would go to Widad a million times over again. I am so thankful to have found her. My dress was a size 12 when I brought it to her. In three months/three fittings, my dress was a size 0-2 and fit me beautifully, TO THE T. She had to practically make me a brand new dress but I every piece of work she did made it my dream dress. She even added coverage on the cleavage because originally it was too much for me. Thank you for all your hard work. I am so thankful for you! read more

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Widad is AMAZING! She is very welcoming, attentive, and incredibly talented. She took my size 6 wedding dress and made it into a size 10 to fit me perfectly. She is so personable and her prices are fair for the incredible service. She had gone through a loss in the family but it didn't stop her from giving her customers optimum service. Thank you Widad for being a beautiful person and wonderful professional! read more

My dress didn't need much alteration, just length and making a bit smaller. My dress was all lace and I was concerned that the top portion which was also lace would stretch throughout the night and make the dress too long but Widad assured me that would not happen. Well immediately after my ceremony before my husband and I were going to enter and do our first dance I realized the dress was about 1 to 2 inches too long from having simply lengthened from me standing for a long time. Thank goodness for my party planner who was able to literally safety pin my dress the 2 inches needed so I wouldn't be stepping on it all night. It's really disappointing to have spent so much money on a dress, have Widad charge an insane amount of money for what had to be done, and then have to have my wedding dress safety pinned for the duration of my wedding. Even after it was pinned as I was dancing on the dance floor I had to hold the bottom in my hands so I wouldn't step on it the entire night. Widad is extremely nice and according to other reviews and really the rest of my dress good at her job, but when I expressed this concern she brushed it off and I believed her. It's just upsetting to have had the experience I did after the mass amount of money I paid to have the perfect dress. read more

I came here after getting referred from BHLDN, where I got my wedding dress from. Although it was pricey, Widad altered my wedding dress perfectly and I have absolutely no regrets. Her attention to detail was amazing and you can tell she really loves what she does. There are two fittings each done a month apart and she'll have it ready for you in time for the big day if you come to her 3-4 months in advance. read more

Widad saved my life! Okay, well, not my life, but she certainly saved me from the very expensive headache of replacing my wedding gown. I had my first alterations done at the same store that I bought my dress, only to have the neckline completely botched, an extremely uneven hemline (uneven by 2-3 inches in adjacent areas), and a bustle that was inappropriate for the dress. Widad spent 90 minutes with me at my first fitting with her and was able to fix the neckline (that was nearly un-fixable, but Widad is a miracle worker!), hemmed my dress appropriately, and created a custom bustle for me that hangs beautifully on my dress. Overall, Widad was incredible and extremely professional and put all of my worries at ease, I would highly recommend her! I know that my bridesmaids that live in Houston will be using her for all of their dress alterations for the wedding. read more

All I can say is Widad is one talented woman! My wedding dress fits me perfectly. She is very helpful and personal, has lots of experience, and gives great advice. Like the other yelper said, she is very honest with her opinions. She tells you what needs to be done and what can be done to your dress. She is located at this small neighborhood close by the medical center, which is super convenient to me. The only thing is she is a bit expensive compared to other tailor in town, but hey, it all comes down to having that perfect dress for your big day, I'd say its worth every penny ;) I can't post any sneak peak of my dress just because my wedding is still few weeks away, but I will definitely upload some pictures after the wedding, no spoiler!! read more

Widad is so talented and a good person all around. She hand alters everything herself and it's obvious how much she cares about every single piece she works with. I had her alter my wedding dress and it fits like a glove. Seriously, there is none of that awkward pulling-it-up-over-your-boobs motion that so many girls have to do when wearing strapless dresses. More proof that she is incredible and takes her job seriously- my older sister came with me to my fitting and Widad IMMEDIATELY recognized her because she had altered my sister's wedding dress 3 years before! She was even working at a different store then and remembered, and also remembered the designer of my sister's dress. Incredible! Love her and would recommend to others. read more

I fell in love with a gorgeous dress from MIA Bridal Couture. The dress was strapless and felt a little too exposed on the top. The ladies at MIA suggested I buy some extra fabric & visit Widad. It was the best decision I made throughout the entire wedding process. Not only were the alterations done quickly (I had a short engagement!), but they were done perfectly. The straps that Widad created and sewed on to my dress were gorgeous. They gave the dress this wow factor that it didn't quite have before. Widad is so kind and so thorough. She has a beautiful life story & it was a pleasure & an honor to get to know her. Thank you, Widad, for making the dress of my dreams! read more

Widads Couture Alterations - Widad took matching fabric we had bought & created the most beautiful straps for my strapless gown. They were gorgeous! - Fashion Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Widad did an amazing job altering my wedding gown, which included creating the bustle for a very unique and difficult train. She does excellent work and is very easy to communicate with. Even though I live in Austin, the drive to Houston and back for several fittings was more than worth it given the outcome. People could not stop talking about how amazing my dress looked, and were amazed at how she made the back of the dress look like a miniature version of the original train once it was bustled. Look no further if you are in need of alterations - Widad is definitely the best! read more

Widad is the best in Houston... possibly the world. I went to her for my wedding gown and Widad altered the gown to perfection. She is also very honest and a true expert. Seriously do not go to anyone else... Widad is amazing!!!!! read more

Widad is amazing! I bought my wedding dress from Priscilla of Boston right when they were closing. Widad was the head of alterations there, which is how I found out about her. She was so friendly and pleasant to work with, giving me good advice and always being ready to answer any questions we had. My wedding dress was perfect and I was so impressed with her work and guidance. read more

Widad is the best! She is truly a pro. She knows how to work with all fabrics and flatter a woman's figure.

Widad is WONDERFUL! Her alterations of my daughter's wedding dress were beautifully done. Widad worked with our schedules, and finished everything perfectly. We Highly recommend Widad! (The wedding was October 19, 2013--I am quite tardy in writing this recommendation, but...better late than never!) Thank you Widad! read more

I purchased a dress that was 10 sizes too big, knowing it would need quite a bit of altering. After reading the great reviews from Widad I made an appointment for a fitting and estimate. From the beginning I was uncomfortable because she just sent me in a room with no changing area and had me get into the dress, door to the lobby open, basically standing there watching (I hade a bridesmaid to help me get in it so she didn't need to help). The entire time I was there she raved about oh how beautiful the dress was and so forth and honestly, it felt very fake and schmoozey. She only gave me options for EXTREMELY complicated bustles when I asked for something that would be simple to do at the wedding. In the end the price came out to a ridiculously high amount and she seemed pretty irritated that I didn't agree with her quote. She acted like she was doing me a huge favor by dropping it from $800 to $750. I'm so glad I took my dress somewhere else for a second opinion. It turned out beautiful and I was charged $180. I do not recommend Widad unless you want to pay an outrageous price for someone to pretend like you are a princess. read more

Widad is amazing and so sweet! She altered my dress to fit me perfectly and the bustle is beautiful. Yes, she is expensive--but you get what you pay for, which is high quality. My mom enjoyed Widad so much from my appointments that she actually brought her dress in to be tailored. Overall, this was a great experience and I highly recommend Widad!! read more

Altered my wedding dress to perfection. She shared so many comforting stories throughout the process and calmed my nerves. At my wedding, everyone was raving about how incredible the bussle was done. I could not imagine having anyone else alter my dress. read more