It can be difficult as a bride to find the "one and only" tailor right for you and the one dress you have. I noted the questions tailors I reached out to would ask, their price quotes, and recommendations. Linda left a positive impression with her prompt responses and honest input. Because Linda works from her house rather than at a facility where additional charges are incurred, she was also more affordable. EXPERIENCE: While I had these thoughts going in, Linda continued to surprise me. It was apparent that Linda was experienced and knew what was important. She asked me to bring my wedding shoes and encouraged me to sit, walk around, and move with the dress to make sure that where the dress hit would work for the day of during our second fitting. She also made adjustments as we went, requiring additional work on her end to make things just right. CHANGES: Linda was extremely detailed in explaining the changes that would be required with the dress; I had bought the dress one size too large (I just listened to what the wedding shop said). In addition to the mandatory shortening of the dress, she had to trim pieces of the top so that it didn't hit my neck awkwardly. She also brought in the back of the dress. All of this required removal and readdition of the lace afterwards. Linda helped to add cups with the dress and also bustled it, which I was told later can be a challenge with the layers of tulle. Linda was someone I could consult my ideas with and will not say "yes" to everything a bride wants. I liked this about her, because I asked for more poof to my dress, and she advised against it, explaining how the material of tulle with other material used to add poof could take away from the flow and delicacy of the dress. She was open to doing it if I wanted to, but her reasoning made me drop the idea, and I am glad I did. CHANGES / BUSTLE: I didn't realize Linda would end up adding clear buttons for the bustle. It threw me off to see them on my dress, and I admittedly became the stereotypical over-worried bride. I am happy to say that the Xpert knew what she was doing- it wasn't visible in any of the wedding pictures and I almost forgot I had worried unnecessarily about it. For brides who do want to be informed throughout the process I would advise asking to make sure expectations are in alignment. To emphasize, there was nothing negative about my experience, but knowing how brides can get, I'm just adding this as something to consider :) The bustle was a little harder for my bridesmaids to do, likely due to the tulle material. Linda drew a diagram for my bridesmaids to follow and let me record her explaining how to do the bustle. She also advised that my bridesmaids practice the day before. Unfortunately, I wasn't insistent on this with my bridesmaids, who said it looked straightforward enough, so we ended up spending nearly an hour getting the bustle and were late to the reception (something for others to think about for their day of!) COST: Knowing the cost of tailoring my friends had gone through, the quoted price was much better than I was expecting, provided all of the changes. Linda was very transparent with the work she needed to complete, and the time that it would take given the changes. For brides with a budget, I would recommend going in with a set amount and idea, but knowing that if there are additional changes that you hadn't thought of, be flexible and understanding that something may need to give (perhaps not all of the recommended alterations can be done, for example). I felt it was reasonable and that Linda's expertise was certainly worth it. COMMUNICATION / SCHEDULING: When working with Linda, be sure to be clear of the dates and timelines. I erroneously thought we had a meeting a different day because she had suggested meeting in 3 weeks, and I may have accidentally marked a date, but didn't confirm this with her. Linda is very responsive through text, so there will not be a problem with going back and forth to plan logistics. It was also a plus that she was flexible and had later hours and weekends available. TIMELINE: Everyone's experience will be different; I ended up having 3 total trips. - June 19: First trip for estimate and review of needed changes - July 14: Second dress fitting; additional modifications to planned changes based on progress thus far - July 20: Dress completed - August 3: Dress picked up, bustling instructions shared Linda treats you like a sister by the end of the journey. She is truly talented, and an artist in her own right, expressed through the beauty of her completed dresses. The last thing you want is to worry about is your wedding dress not fitting right the day of, where thousands of dollars are already spent. With Linda, my dress looked beautiful the day of. I was comfortable and able to dance the night away with ease; my dress did not get caught once, even as I danced to Gangnam Style. I am extremely grateful for her services. read more

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I found this woman online and chose her because she had literally 100% five star reviews on Google with hundreds of reviews. I was not disappointed. I needed not only a mother of the bride dress hemmed, but I needed the bust adjusted too. The bus part was complicated work and she did an amazing job. Her prices are not inexpensive, but the work is quality and perfect. She adjusted everything one time fixed it perfectly and it was exactly as I wanted it when I arrived to pick it up. I highly recommend this woman for any Important tailoring needs that you might have. She works out of her home. It has a separate entrance for the business part. She was very personable and business like. I also appreciated the ring doorbell and security cameras all around since I was going to what look like a private home When I walked in to the business part of her home, it was all dresses and looked like I walked into a tailoring shop or laundromat type facility. read more

Used this place for my wife's dress alterations. The quality of her work was amazing and she was able to work with our timeline. Pricing was great for what we needed done. Definitely recommend giving her a try for your alteration needs. read more

Linda did a beautiful job on my dress for my son's wedding. She told me 2 weeks and was done on 10 days. Will certainly be back in the future read more

Xpert Alterations - My mother of groom Dress for my son's wedding May 16. Thank you Linda - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Northfield, Ohio

Prompt response very professional. Highly recommended. Saw her work on very intricate dresses. read more

I needed a hook and eye put on the back of my blouse as the elastic loop that came with the blouse was too small. I also needed a V cut into the neckline of a t-shirt and black tool placed in a two inch section. Lastly, my boyfriend snagged his brand new shorts on something and tore a one inch slit right next to the seam. You can imagine my SHOCK when she said the fee would be $100!!!!!! What? I could re-purchase all three items for under that amount! The shorts were on sale for $29 and the t-shirt was $10.00. I can not believe the owner felt she could charge that much. I am all for people making a living. I am a small business owner with 25 years in my industry so I get it. This price is outrageous!!!! read more

Linda did the alterations on my wedding dress which also doubles as my mother-of-the-bride dress later this year. She was very responsive and professional, also mindful of COVID safety. Her alteration work is nothing short of amazing. My dress needed somewhat complicated reshaping and Linda knew exactly how to fit my dress to make me look so beautiful...like it was a custom made dress to start with. Her genuine kindness and warmth also made my experIence a great one. I can't say enough good things about my experience! read more

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Private owner who does all the work herself with precision to detail and quality. She saves you money by accepting cash . And her price is reasonable considering the quality of work. She mended and altered my clothes. She's in high demand for bridal and homecoming etc read more

I used Linda a few times for small alterations in the past and chose her to do my wedding dress when the time came. Not only is she very talented but also a very nice person! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Soooo I bought a dirndl for Germany which was too small on top..... I found Xpert alterations on yelp and decided to get in contact, cause at this point I was bummed that my dress didn't fit! I spoke to Linda and took it that evening! Linda was sooooo nice I just loved her! She took the measurement and I told her when I needed it by. I went in for another fitting and was able to pick it up yesterday (9-2-19). The job she did was great!!! You can't even tell that my dress was altered! I am super happy and can't wait to wear my dress for Oktoberfest! I would go back to her again in a heartbeat! read more

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Linda is amazing. Trust her expertise. I had a very delicate all lace wedding dress that had several special details that I wanted to maintain after it was hemmed, the most important being the circumference of the train. She was ingenious in the way she was able to make the hem the perfect length, reattach the eyelet lace hem like it was always that length, and add a second hidden bustle to not only preserve the long wide train exactly as it was but also make the back look exactly like the original when bustled even though the dress needed several inches taken off it. Other large alterations places will not have someone with her expertise that will take the time to listen and understand the material and also the features of the dress. She takes the most pride and passion in ensuring you will look your best. Her pricing is also very fair. Trust Linda's guidance and you won't be disappointed. In fact, you will be wowed. read more

Linda is amazing. Very nice and quick to reply. She also completed tailoring my suit quickly and she did a stellar job. I HIGHLY recommend her. read more

Linda is an amazing tailor and also one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I got married last year, and while my dress was beautiful, it was in desperate need of alterations. A friend referred me to Xpert Alterations and I'm so grateful. My wedding was in November and I didn't get in touch with Linda until October. Not only did she do an amazing job, she did so in an extremely short amount of time. She is the only one I will ever go to for all my alteration needs. read more

Xpert Alterations - The finished product. :) - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Northfield, Ohio

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Linda is beyond amazing!!!!!! Made my wedding dress fit like a glove, when I was sold a dress too big! She's don't numerous bridesmaid alterations for my sisters and I. We'll NEVER go anywhere else!! Love her!!!!! read more

Linda did an incredible job with my wedding dress! My dress needed some significant alterations on short notice and Xpert Alterations was the only place that could get it done. The quality of the work was exceptional and I couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend read more

I was a little thrown off at first because Linda works out of her house and there isn't really a sign making it obvious that you're in the right spot. But I'm SO glad I found her. I needed my bridesmaid dress altered at the last minute and she was so flexible with me and got it done in two weeks for such a reasonable price. She let me pick it up late at night after I had to work late, and it was a perfect fit. Definitely recommend!! read more

Linda did a great job on our dresses for a wedding. She was so friendly. She works quickly and charges a reasonable fee.

I had my mother of the groom dress shortened and taken in a little under the arms. Linda was lovely and did a great job and at a reasonable price and very quickly read more

Linda is fantastic! She did a wonderful job on two rompers that I took to her before an upcoming vacation. She was quick, efficient and did great work. Not to mention, she was so kind, and her prices are very reasonable. I will be back! read more

I took my bridesmaid dress to Linda and she did such a fantastic job for a very reasonable price! She did so well I took my wedding dress to her a few months later. Linda really knows what she's doing and has made my wedding dress more perfect than I could have ever imaged. Very recently she has started designing and selling her own wedding dresses and they are absolutely stunning! I will come here for all of my future alteration needs. read more

Linda did an amazing job on a bridesmaid dress that needed altered. She is easy to work with, very kind and extremely knowledgeable. I would trust her with any alterations. Her prices are reasonable and she is extremely timely. I highly recommend Linda for any of your alteration needs! read more

Linda was absolutely amazing!! She altered my wedding dress which was a complex project due to the type of fabric and beadwork on the shoulders. She completed my dress so quickly I could not believe it! She also did an amazing Bustle on the dress. I could not be happier! Linda is phenomenal at what she does you will not find a better seamstress around! Linda was wonderful at communicating with me and getting in touch with me while she worked on my dress to answer any of my questions. Linda is a true gem and her work is unparalleled. read more

Linda is amazing. I only had a month to get alterations to my wedding dress after a last-minute switch I made. She did an incredible job at a very reasonable price. I wanted to take the train entirely off my dress, and I hadn't been able to find anyone who could do that in a short time period, at least not someone I trusted. Linda did exactly what I asked for, and then some, to make the dress the most perfect dress ever. Not only that, she's very sweet, warm, and kind. I am SO glad I went to her. I also see beautiful designs in her store, as well, so if you're looking for something truly unique, I am sure she would do a beautiful job designing a one-of-a-kind piece. LOVE HER. read more

outrageously expensive. it cost more to hem a regular "go to church" dress than I paid for the dress.

Linda is AMAZING! She altered a difficult bridesmaid dress perfectly. I received so many compliments and I know that I owe that to Linda's altering it so well. She is sweet, timely, fairly priced, and great to work with. I highly recommend Linda and Xpert Alterations! read more

She was great with my bridesmaid dress alterations! She was definitely a professional and very reasonably priced! I will return to her with future alteration needs. read more