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Submitted 11/3/2014
I had to get a blouse and two pants tailored and since this was the first time getting my clothes altered, I decided to trust the reviews and try this place out. I'm glad I did because I am satisfied with the work. They did everything they said they were going to do and gave helpful suggestions.
- Jessica, Brooklyn NY
Submitted 5/6/2013
As first, when you walk in to this place, you get a little nervous- Everything is completely squished, there's barely any room to breathe. The changing room is like the size of a shower stall, but it works.
I always bring soya my designer jeans to shorten because she does a fabulous job in under a week, just amazing. She of course matches the thread color, but not only that, she matches the sticking style that was there originally.
Shes literally one of the most honest professionals I've ever seen. Countless times shes told me when things didn't need to be altered, or weren't possible to be altered. Unlike others would be like okay give it to me, ill see what i can do, and $20 later, they did nothing and don't give you a refund.
One time I wanted boot cut jeans to be made into a straight leg. And she told me right away that she could do it but it would ruin the "effect" of the jean, being that the side hems were darker than the entire light wash jean and she would not be able to preserve the "sleek leg" that detailing created. This was something I had never even noticed or realized, she saw it right away!
She is an amazing tailor, and a truly sincere and honest lady. Such a sweetie.
*Everyone here speaks Russian if you need to, but she is so open to anyone that walks through her door, unlike many business owners*
- Vera L, Brooklyn NY
Submitted 11/5/2011
Excellent! Found Sonia through Yelp, and i am so glad I did! My wedding dress came without a bustle and needed to be taken in. Sonia got it done, wonderfully, altered another dress I had AND got me a garment bag! Sooo affordable and wonderful work!! My wedding is next week and I can't wait to wear my dress!! Thank you, Sonia!!
- AK, Brooklyn NY
Submitted 8/25/2008
"My mom and I stumbled over this place when we walked into the tuxedo tailor around the corner to ask about places that do dress alterations. Normally I'd just walk by it - it's this small, side street shop off Bedford and Avenue U that doesn't seem like much. But hell, I needed my bridesmaids dress altered, so we decided to try them out.
They didn't disappoint. :)
I think the place only employs 2 or 3 people, but they know their stuff. I was pleased with the way my dress was cared for and marked for alteration (I sew myself, so I can be pretty anal about that stuff), and they're very understanding about time constraints for weddings and events and stuff. My dress was ready in a week, and it looked and fit great.
I'm definitely going back here if I need any future alterations."
-Ariela B., Brooklyn, NY
Submitted 7/21/2010
"This place is a gem. My roommate found Sanita kind of by accident a couple of years ago when she was looking for alterations to a bridesmaid dress. For only $40, she received high quality work and was the envy of other bridesmaids (who had paid over $100 at the dress shop).
I just picked up my own dress there, and was equally impressed. I had a bridesmaid dress taken in and shortened, and it looked amazing. Throw in two other minor sewing/alterations on other dresses and my bill was still less than $50.
If you are willing to make the trip to Sheepshead Bay--and you should be--you will receive very high quality work for an extremely low price. This place does a lot of business, and can do rush jobs, but does not sacrifice quality. You can tell from the constant influx of business that this is one of Sheepshead Bay's best kept secrets."
- Liea D., Brooklyn NY
I had to get a blouse and two pants tailored and since this was the first time getting my clothes altered, I decided to trust the reviews and try this place out. I'm glad I did because I am satisfied with the work. They did everything they said they were going to do and gave helpful suggestions.
- Jessica, Brooklyn NY
Submitted 5/6/2013
As first, when you walk in to this place, you get a little nervous- Everything is completely squished, there's barely any room to breathe. The changing room is like the size of a shower stall, but it works.
I always bring soya my designer jeans to shorten because she does a fabulous job in under a week, just amazing. She of course matches the thread color, but not only that, she matches the sticking style that was there originally.
Shes literally one of the most honest professionals I've ever seen. Countless times shes told me when things didn't need to be altered, or weren't possible to be altered. Unlike others would be like okay give it to me, ill see what i can do, and $20 later, they did nothing and don't give you a refund.
One time I wanted boot cut jeans to be made into a straight leg. And she told me right away that she could do it but it would ruin the "effect" of the jean, being that the side hems were darker than the entire light wash jean and she would not be able to preserve the "sleek leg" that detailing created. This was something I had never even noticed or realized, she saw it right away!
She is an amazing tailor, and a truly sincere and honest lady. Such a sweetie.
*Everyone here speaks Russian if you need to, but she is so open to anyone that walks through her door, unlike many business owners*
- Vera L, Brooklyn NY
Submitted 11/5/2011
Excellent! Found Sonia through Yelp, and i am so glad I did! My wedding dress came without a bustle and needed to be taken in. Sonia got it done, wonderfully, altered another dress I had AND got me a garment bag! Sooo affordable and wonderful work!! My wedding is next week and I can't wait to wear my dress!! Thank you, Sonia!!
- AK, Brooklyn NY
Submitted 8/25/2008
"My mom and I stumbled over this place when we walked into the tuxedo tailor around the corner to ask about places that do dress alterations. Normally I'd just walk by it - it's this small, side street shop off Bedford and Avenue U that doesn't seem like much. But hell, I needed my bridesmaids dress altered, so we decided to try them out.
They didn't disappoint. :)
I think the place only employs 2 or 3 people, but they know their stuff. I was pleased with the way my dress was cared for and marked for alteration (I sew myself, so I can be pretty anal about that stuff), and they're very understanding about time constraints for weddings and events and stuff. My dress was ready in a week, and it looked and fit great.
I'm definitely going back here if I need any future alterations."
-Ariela B., Brooklyn, NY
Submitted 7/21/2010
"This place is a gem. My roommate found Sanita kind of by accident a couple of years ago when she was looking for alterations to a bridesmaid dress. For only $40, she received high quality work and was the envy of other bridesmaids (who had paid over $100 at the dress shop).
I just picked up my own dress there, and was equally impressed. I had a bridesmaid dress taken in and shortened, and it looked amazing. Throw in two other minor sewing/alterations on other dresses and my bill was still less than $50.
If you are willing to make the trip to Sheepshead Bay--and you should be--you will receive very high quality work for an extremely low price. This place does a lot of business, and can do rush jobs, but does not sacrifice quality. You can tell from the constant influx of business that this is one of Sheepshead Bay's best kept secrets."
- Liea D., Brooklyn NY
