Reviews of The Sewing Lady (Tailor)

Julia Frizzell

From proms to party gowns to gorgeous bridal, The Sewing Lady has it all! My wedding dress was a wonderful collaboration of ideas, creativity, and talent brought to life by years of experience and an eye for detail. It turned out AMAZING and I couldn’t have had a better experience!! The Sewing Lady and her knowledgeable staff are great and they all helped make my special day GREAT! Highly recommend!!!

Mercaides Burton

The sewing lady does absolutely amazing on all of my apteraalter I bring to her as well as giving me a great turn around time, I would highly recommend her, she does not disappoint!

Debbie Keys

Everything you need for a bride to be comfortable atmosphere wonderful boutique

Audrey Schafer

The did a beautiful job on my lace wedding dress. They really go the extra mile to make sure the dress is perfect!

Terri Messer

Trusted her for all three of my daughter's wedding dresses! She and her staff are outstanding.

Erika Jo Evans Howse

They did my my cleaning and preservation (at a great value!). Staff is so friendly with wonderful customer service and I fully trusted them with my gown. Their shop is also full of beautiful veils and accessories.

Indira Escareno

Great service! They made my wedding dress fit like a glove :)

Leah Swint

It's just ok, wouldn't really recommend.

Sarah Smith

The seamstress is so talented! She knows how to add sleeves to wedding dresses and they look like they were designed to be there. Very knowledgeable and detail oriented. Can handle complicated work without any trouble!

Katherine McClendon

I got my wedding dress altered here. Wonderful staff, great service! I loved how my wedding dress alteration turned out. Easy to schedule appointments and flexible when I needed to reschedule. Highly recommended!

Jessica Leachman

I had an incredible experience here. When I bought my wedding dress in December, it fit perfectly. Well, being silly, I lifted weights to help lose weight but ended up gaining back muscle!!! I went in 4 days before my wedding (February) to add breast cups and when she (the owner) had me try on my dress, I COULDN'T ZIP IT UP! Panicking and crying, she calmed me down and said, "I will fix this. It will be perfect for your wedding." Well, 2 days later when I picked it up, she let the sides out just a little (couldn't tell at all!) and it zipped perfectly. The price, $125. She saved my wedding day. I appreciate her kindness and expert sewing skills!!!

Tiffany Dennison

did excellent work on my wedding dress.

Sera Zarnich

So many thanks to The Sewing Lady who made me a custom coat to keep me warm on my wedding day. It was perfect!

Kelsie Shrake

The owner is rude. I feel sorry for her staff. And she messed up my dress and refused to fix it. Oh and it cost $600 plus dollars. I’d give it no stars if I could.

Terri Rucker

She's amazing

Sarah Pike

Diane and her team, truly were My Fairy God Mother’s. They were so amazing and worked so hard to make my dress fit perfectly. I drove 2 hours each way to get to the shop and had 5 trips total. It was totally worth the drive and they went above and beyond to make me look perfect for my perfect day. They offer a great selection of accessories,veils, and flower girl dresses. I bought it all there. I would highly recommended Diane and her team! Thank you!!!

Jamie Reno

Thank you for saving the day!!! They made us the greatest 1st Birthday dress ever & last minute! Highly recommend The Sewing Lady and her whole team

Angel Bodenhamer

We use the Sewing Lady for all our specialty uniform needs for our Mobile Bartending Business. She takes great care in selecting materials and making quality vests! We love her!

Alex Kelso

Wouldn't give them 1 star if I didn't have too. They were GREAT when I first came in. New to this wedding stuff and no idea how much alterations typically cost, I was qoutwd around 500 for bustle, hem, and one inch taken in the bust. After pinning and leaving. I called 4 or 5 other places and they all said that I was being ripped. When I came back into the store the same day to tell them i was looking for a cheaper place, the immediately got am attitude and charged be 35 for a pin up fee. But when I checked my bank that night they had actually charged me 45! Long story short, I ended up at Sues Alterations and she did an AMAZING job. (:

michele kulling

I can’t stress how much I love this business! I first encountered their name on FB. I was a little Ieary. I live outside of Philly. They were so helpful. I purchased 4 items Wednesday & they were in my possession on Friday! The items are more beautiful in person! And bonus points to them for having the best sale I have ever seen! I highly recommend The Sewing Lady!

THE INDPLSTREAT

They could not get my jacket right after three times. They are not good at basic sewing jobs.they are nice people but they perplexed meat how bad they are.

W Cody

I am a cancer patient whom was having a rough past 7 months. My 17 year old was trying to prepare for her first prom while I was extremely ill. She was referred to this place thru a friend. My health has come back and this past weekend was her prom. As I steamed her dress I found several issues. The length was taken up in the front so she wouldn't step on it while walking. As the new hem met the orginal hem in the back the material folded over and it was sewn with a fold. Where the darts where placed in the front at the waist, the material was already frayed. I had my daughter add a quarter inch sparkle belt to the waist. This should have only been attached to the front of the dress, because it's an open back dress. However, it was added and ribbon was added to tie it around her back. This ribbon was not equal lengths, and once tied and trimmed we then had a bow that looked like it should have been in a little girls hair. And after wearing the dress for 5 hours the belt has already started to fall off the dress! I'm so disappointed in the cost of alterations and the quality of work she got!! I don't care how sick I am next time MOM WILL BE THERE!! I will never recommend this place to anyone!!

Chris Burrus

My daughter had a prom and she needed sleaves added to the dress and made her feel special. Very happy with the service

Rebecca Rivers

Amazing experience. Impeccable work and friendly staff. If you need your wedding gown or bridesmaids dress altered. This is where you need to go. I wouldn't trust any place else. Diana has been doing this for years and she's wonderful.

Keith F

Thought I did not make a purchase, this is truly a fantastic location for finding a dress for your next event. I truly enjoyed the personal attention and drive to help any way they could. Top notch service.

Ashleigh Braughton

I WOULDN'T GIVE THEM 1 STAR BUT I HAD TO, SO I COULD TELL YOU HOW RUDE & OVERPRICED THIS PLACE IS! THE WOMEN THAT WORK THERE ARE MONEY HUNGRY SNOBS! THEY TRIED TO CHARGE THE BRIDE TO BE OVER 50% OF WHAT ANY OTHER ALTERATION SHOP CHARGES! WHEN WE TOLD THEM THAT THEY WERE WAY TOO OVERPRICED & WE WERE GOING TO SHOP AROUND... THEY CHARGED US $25 FOR PUTTING PINS IN THE DRESS & THEN TOOK THEM OUT! I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR ANYONE! GO 2min DOWN THE STREET TO MAIN STREET ALTERATIONS!

Morgan Gibson

This has been a very hard review to write. At the end of this horrible experience I was happy with how my dress looked..... so let’s start at the very beginning. They told me I didn’t need a hem and that it needed taken in a little in the bust. They also added cups and a bustle. The price would be around $400 which I thought was not to bad because I had a lot of beading. Well when I went to try my dress back on it wouldn’t zip. They took it in to much. So I went back again and it still didn’t fit. Then my grandmother says to the sewing lady that I needed a hem as well because I was walking on the dress. The sewing lady acted surprised and said oh yeah she does..... so then she charged me more for the hem. Which now put my total over $400. So I go back again. The dress still didn’t fit and they never touched the hem!!! So I decided to call Sophia’s bridal where I purchased the dress and they recommended the sewing lady and told them what was going on. I wanted them to re measure me because I was thinking maybe it was my fault my dress wasn’t fitting. Sophia’s bridal called the sewing lady and had her meet me at Sophia’s to try and get everything sorted out. Well I was still the same measurements so it wasn’t my fault the dress wasn’t fitting. Sophia’s bridal told her that the dress needed to be fixed. We all came to the conclusion I needed a lace up back. Well of course then that was going to cost me more to do....... Which I didn’t have. I was extremely blessed that I purchased my dress at Sophia’s Bridal because they payed for it to be fixed. I can not say enough nice things about Sophia’s Bridal and highly reccomend them! So now we are at the next fitting and it is the week of the wedding. The dress fit perfectly, but the hem was still not done. They promised it would be by my wedding day. Fast forward to the day off. My dress was not still not hemmed and I was walking all over it! My sister had to safety pin my dress because I was tripping all over it. If you do decide to use her make sure you don’t walk out of that store until you know your dress is done properly!

Erin Krebs

Such an incredible experience! I highly recommend using the Sewing Lady. She made me feel so comfortable and so beautiful.

Mike Sanchez

It was nice

Shala Hodge

The sewing ladies are great at what they do. I know some of them personally and they are great people. They do a great job!

Lindsey Fluharty

The main lady was not friendly at all. She was impersonal and did not explain anything. Every time I came for my alteration I felt like I was in the way and being rushed. OH and they are way over-priced. $500 to fix the hem and add a bustle

Ruthslink

I just love The Sewing Lady! She did an amazing job of making the dream dress come true. The staff is warm and welcoming and my alterations were done well and on time, so I’d say she’s well worth the money!

mariah miller

Mad about bad review not losing a customer. Bye

April Higgins

Paid $257. For a corset to put into prom dress. The corset ribbon that put was cheap ribbon (very thin) and starting fraying as they started tying the corset together. We giving same type of thin ribbon to replace it. Last year prom dress was corset also with very thick material for the ribbon. I just assumed that all corset would be made of strong material. So off to another sewing company to make strong ribbon. Wish I could show pictures.

Sarah Wadsworth

My experience was great. They were professional and did an excellent job.

kiarra pumphrey

They are super expensive. With what the alterations to my prom dress wouldve cost i couldve almost bought a whole other dress. 85 to tighten the back? A little outrageous. Just go to Sues alterations, shes amazing.

Jessica Marshall

I can't say enough good things about The Sewing Lady. The day I visited, I was with two of my sisters. The younger one was getting married the next day, and we brought her wedding dress with us. The previous seamstress had messed up the dress and we were at a total loss as to what to do...talk about a fiasco!! Our seamstress here was Donna, and she was amazing! The owner graciously gave us a discount on the alterations, and Donna got right to work. She was so calm and kind. In a few hours she had repaired what the previous seamstress had messed up and made it 100% better..and this was not an easy job in the least. The whole staff was very gracious and accommodating. I give them 10 stars!

Shantelle Reams

I have used them a few times and I wouldn't go anywhere else. They are friendly, professional and take the time to make sure I'm always happy with the finished product

Mekenzie Buchanan

Terrible service.

Billy Green

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful place! I was initially overwhelmed while searching for an alterations business for my wedding dress. The sewing lady was my 5th or 6th inquiry and she completely had me hooked from the get go- I had concerns about my slip and bustle and she explained some things over the phone she could offer. Her experience gives her the ability to truly give you the best options for your fit, what you're wanting, and the bustle. Herself, her daughter, and her staff are all so kind and truly care about your dress and your big day.

Rory Deneen

I literally cannot say enough nice things about these ladies! Every time I went in I had a great time and they made me feel extremely comfortable. They did an amazing job adding sleeves to my dress. I got so many compliments on my dress and the fit! You may pay a little more here but they are 100% worth it. They also made a wonderful belt for my rehearsal dinner dress and it turned out beautiful. I would recommend them to any bride!

Amy Hargett

I had a very last minute alteration need for my wedding gown, and the lovely ladies here fit me in immediately. Everyone was so sweet, and they fixed my dress very quickly. It turned out absolutely perfect! It was a bit more money than I wanted to spend, but I was in a rush, and they gave me the price before they did anything to my dress. I really appreciate the transparency and kindness of the staff! Highly recommend for all alteration needs!

Ken Kyle

25 bucks to raise the hem on a casual men's shirt. Either they're stoned, or the only want wedding dress business. If that's the case, just say so to your potential clients when they inquire and don't waste their time.

Katie Blaue

Had a great experience working with The Sewing Lady! They were easy to work with and my dress fit perfectly!

Chloe Dietz

They are amazing!!!

Taylor Nordmeyer

AMAZING work & wonderful staff! Definitely recommended!!

Kristin Guy

They were very rude! Was not professional at all!! And way over priced! Will never recommend any one here!! DO NOT GO HERE!!

heather nicodemus

Fast, talented, and reliable. Have been coming here for years, and have never been disappointed. All the staff are talented seamstresses, and very friendly. Wouldn't go anywhere else for my alteration needs!!

Nancy Long

They are awsome in sewing Wedding dresses and was so polite and sweet

Audrey Hopkins

I had a wonderful experience with The Sewing Lady! My dress needed a ton of alterations and they did it all perfectly! I really appreciate their attention to detail! Thank you so much!

Sarah Turner

They are great at what they do and very nice people.

Saskia Dienst

Had an Appointment here to get my wedding dress altered. When I walked in I was kinda being ignored. Eventually someone came and told me that there is the changing room and I can get dressed. So I got dresses as good as I could. I stepped out of the changing room and was standing there for like 5 min until someone came. Everyone was sewing and no one seemed to care about the customers. I then was handed a paper to fill it out with my information. Now the seamstress came and looked at my dress. She said she would need to add two new panels on either side . I told her the dress can be zipped and if she could please do that. She told me there is no way it can be zipped. (I had it zipped 2 times within the last 3 weeks and just need about half an inch taken out on either side so I can breath easier) She even showed me in the mirror and then did not listen to me anymore. She went away to talk with one of her employees to then give me a quote. The quote was about $600 but it also could be more, they told me. I then got changed again and left the store. While I was there another girl got kicked out of the changing room as there were other customers waiting and she wasnt fast enough. I went to a different seamstress 3 days later. She magically was able to zip the dress and then took a look on what needs to be done. Now I am paying $135 and I am getting additional things (buttoning up my train, fixing the belt) done that the Sewing Lady did not care to listen to my other requests. I would not recommend for anyone going. It seems like a major money grab.

Madison Utigard

the sewing lady is so helpful I came last minute with my homecoming gown and she made it fit perfectly! 100% recommend!!

Jennifer Burton

Wonderful people to work with

Stephanie Custis

Just a wonderful experience in this beautiful boutique! LOVE MY DRESS!

Nathan Ahaus

These women who work here are not very nice at all. Not a day went by that I did not worry about my wedding dress when it was in their hands. I went to them as suggested from the boutique I bought my wedding dress, they did not do alterations. They make you pay in advance for the work they do (Nearly 400 dollars for a bustle, tack on a belt, and take in on the top some). The stress you're under as a bride, your dress should be perfect and this is the one thing I wanted perfect. When I got my dress, I didn't even want to face them, because the last time I tried it on, I knew my belt was slanted on my dress (which I asked for them to pin but they wouldn't for some reason and her excuse was "Honey, I have been doing this for 45 years"). So, I asked for my dress and left and immediately went to another shop. After they laughed at the dress and got over the initial shock, one of my breasts were bigger than the other (she took in the fabric in the wrong area and they were repeating OMG as I cried about my dress, the belt was slanted and we could not figure out the bustle (yes, even another seamstress did not understand her bustle, so how am I too on my wedding day). For the first time, I absolutely hated my wedding dress after she put her hands on it. It only cost me 150 to redo the entire dress, but being new to this bridal thing, when she told me "oh well it's wedding season" I thought that it was going to cost that much everywhere. Recently called the boutique to let them know as well, and they stated they have also been getting some complaints as well. Just because someone does something for 45 years, does not mean they do it perfect. All in all, I would avoid this place if all possible!!!!

amanda raney

Very cute things, seems very pricey on accessories but I haven't compared.

Christina Manning

I volunteered at a wedding event years ago when this shop just opened and they were wonderful. Since then I just now needed a very simple hem on a little summer dress. So I decided I'd go there to support local. They have grown immensely since my first interaction. This experience everyone was just ok. Not overly friendly and the cost for my simple hem was the cost of the dress $60. Never in my life have I heard such a ridiculous price for a simple dress hem and I worked high end boutiques setting people up for hems constantly. However I needed the dress done quick and didn't have time to go anywhere else so they got my first and last business. The hem was done well but the lack of friendliness and the insane hem price has cost them a customer for life. Glad I know now before I start my wedding dress shopping

Laurel Herbert

Excellent service. Thank you so much!

Kelly Hillhouse

Beautiful work and fabulous customer service

Amanda Nickolaus

They were GREAT!! Very friendly and professional....love all the ladies working there!!

Tarra Waters

They are fantastic!! I highly recommend them. My wedding dress needed some work and they made it perfect!!!

Taryn Parker

I went in to look at veils in February of 2019.. they were going to custom make my veil...about 4 months later I get a call saying we've misplaced the lace for your veil and I needed to return to reselect...2 weeks before my wedding I call to see if veil is done, get told almost. 5 days before my wedding I finally pick it up! My wedding was 9/22!!

Jeremy Moore

Friendly and quick service. A little expensive though.

Jada Jackson

Lovely facility, amazing work, and an all around wonderful staff! If you need any alterations this is definitely the place to go!

Haley utigard

Love!!

Rachel Kamo

Hands down the worst experience of the wedding process. I took my dress in and was told, while they can't promise anything, my dress would only need three appointments. They were suppose to add a four button bustle, add cups, take in a little under the hips. Instead, so much was taken in at the bust (which wasn't suppose to be altered) that I couldn't comfortably fit in my dress and they refused to fix it. Instead, I was told to come in for a follow up appointment. At first they refused to fix it, then they said they did, then they admitted to lying about fixing it before they finally did. It took 6 appointments and a lot of unnecessary stress before I could finally take my dress home.

Chris Kilbourne

Love these ladies!!!

megan case

The Sewing Lady is awesome! They did a wonderful job on my dress and did it so quickly! I had less than a month to get everything finished on my dress and they got the job done! I am so happy how everything turned out!

Kristin Ding

They do AMAZING work! They knew exactly how to make all the changes I wanted for my wedding dress. I'm not a fan of bustles and they even managed to make my dress look like it never had a train in the first place once it was bustled. They are incredible. Highly highly recommend.

Jasmine Hollon

Diane is one of the most talented seamstresses I've ever known. Her work is exquisite!!!

Casey Baker

I was given her information from the place I bought my dress and she did not disappoint!! They were fairly priced and did an unbelievable job on my dress!! I had so much fun at my wedding that I ended up ripping my dress in a couple of place and they fixed those after the wedding for a very fair price and it looked like it never happened! They dry cleaned it and preserved it for me. I can not say enough good things about these ladies. From the alterations to the bustle I was amazed and how perfect they made it all look!! I even traveled from the north side about 40 minutes to use them and well worth the commute!! Highly highly recommend for any bride!

Alix McLaughlin

I had a great experience with The Sewing Lady and I would highly recommend them. My appointments were always quick and timely and I loved how my wedding dress fit on my wedding day!

Natasha Brosius

Very friendly and professional. They were great with my gown...i highly recommend them!

Ellen Peterson

My Saviors!!!! The most beautiful job on my wedding dress!!!!

Shelbi Anderson

I went to The Sewing Lady for my prom dress to be and by far the best place I’ve been. I would recommend it!

Joun A.

After leaving an inquiry, I got a call back within a couple hours and was able to come in that same day. The entire team pitched in at different times to help me. The seamstress was attentive and so sweet and did an amazing job despite my wedding being a week away. She was definitely worth the price for the quality of work and I appreciate her squeezing me in on such a time crunch.

Carrie Cohoat

Great for bridal alterations!!

Devona Chatman

My dress was stunning and i was the queen of the day