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User5790829 Sent on 06/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Reese is so sweet and wonderful! She worked tirelessly to give me the wedding dress I've always dreamed of. She made my dream come true and my husband cried tears of joy as I walked down the aisle to him. She gave me a lot of different options for designs and added details and custom made my wedding belt. Plus she was so patient with me when I was so indecisive. Can't thank her enough!
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Anna Sent on 11/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I went to Reene for my wedding dress alterations, and I can say that was the best decision! Right off the bat, you can tell that Reene is extremely talented, with many years of experience altering bridal gowns (both at a bridal shop and through her own business). She has an eye for what works and really pulled together some magic for me! I bought my dress not being completely sure about alterations, but she made excellent suggestions and really did an amazing job on my dress. She is patient, funny and made the whole process a lot easier than I expected. Within 3 fittings, my dress was ready and pressed for the big day, and all at extremely reasonable prices =) Thank you Reene! I will definitely recommend her to friends and go back to her for other dress alterations.
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User1915149 Sent on 11/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot recommend Reene enough!!! I bought a used Maggie Sottero dress online five months before my wedding date. I was able to find the dress at a local bridal shop so I definitely had seen and liked the dress style. I based my purchase though solely on the seller's description (measurements) since she was located in S.F. and I in L.A. and she wasn't allowing any trying on of the dress (already packaged for preservation).

I was shocked when the dress arrived and it fit too snug in the hips and the corset wouldn't close. I promptly put myself on a no carb diet. 2 months later (and 8 lbs lighter), I looked online for local wedding dress alteration vendors and found Reene. I contacted her based on her high Yelp reviews. She lives up to them all! Yes, she is direct but that's what's great about her. She is honest all around plus she'll give you tips and suggestions without being pushy.

The dress still didn't fit so I figured that my alteration costs would be sky rocket with having to add more material in the corset backing (lace dress so couldn't make bigger) to make the dress fit. Reene and her assistant work from Renee's home. She has a bathroom next to her sewing room so it's easy to change and get the fitting done. I put on the dress and Renee added the corset string and she promptly proclaimed that the dress couldn't be more perfect for me. She didn't have to alter the dress at all! I guess my mom and I just didn't know how to properly corset a dress so that's why it wasn't closing.

The only alterations that I requested were adding bra cups to the dress (she removed velcro which was sloppily added by the previous owner) and added a two part bustle (the previous one had torn due to the weight of the chapel train). I went back three weeks later for another fitting. I fell in love with my dress! Total alterations AND steam pressing of the dress totaled $119.90. My dress was perfect!!!!!
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User5790837 Sent on 07/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Reene is the best. Do not give your dress to the boutique seamstress because they are overpriced. Reene does amazing things with new and used dressed. She took my sample sale dress in a size 10 and made it a 2!!!! My dress fit me like a glove. Also, she has amazingly priced beaded belts. Literally the same belt I saw in the store was $350 and at Reene it was $45 ! I think the best thing is that she is truly honest with you. If she doesn't think something will flatter your body figure, she will tell you and give you better alternatives. Definitely an amazing vendor and I HIGHLY recommend her !
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Susie Sent on 06/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Renee was very professional and did an AMAZING job! My only concern was that I lived so far away from Woodland Hills but I am so happy that I decided to hire Renee to alter my dress. I am so pleased with her work and recommend her to anyone!
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Syreeta Sent on 02/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I absolutely LOVE Reene!!! She is knowledgeable, quick and has an awesome sense of humor. I took my dress to her on 1/3/14 and it was ready 1/11/14! Of course I loved her instantly...she and I share our wedding anniversary!!!
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User5790831 Sent on 09/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I got married on August 11, 2013 in Simi Valley, California at The Vineyards and In Stitches altered my wedding dress. Reene was such a breath of fresh air in all that's wedding craziness and price gauging--she's fair with prices, is full of tons of helpful knowledge, and is a true problem solver. I had a Nicole Miller dress with little in the way of alterations, but she did a hem, three bustles and sewed in a bra, all for $120! Amazing price! And everything was so perfect. I just loved it all. And the advice she gave me ensured my wedding dress stayed in tip-top shape all night. I highly recommend her!
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Vanessa Sent on 11/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Reene was the sweetest cutest person i have ever met, her dress altering and prices can not be beat.
i was a-bit unsure when i first pulled up to her house but the min she open her door it was like taking a breath of fresh air and she will have you laughing the whole time fitting you in your dress.
She has been doing it for so long that she knows exactly what to do for you on your day.
I highly recommend going with Reene to get your dress fitted...she is the best.
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Jamie Sent on 06/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
If you don't know who to trust with altering your beautiful wedding gown, then contact Reene. She knows exactly how to make your dream dress fit you perfectly for your dream day! I purchased my dress from a well-known bridal salon 11 months prior to my wedding date. It arrived 6 months prior to my wedding date. 2 weeks later, my fiance and I moved out-of-state due to a job transfer. I knew I would be returning to California for my bridal shower in April and I called the salon to set a fitting appointment for the Sunday of my bridal shower weekend. They informed me they do not do fittings on Sundays - no exceptions! I thought I was going to have to pack & fly the dress home to Seattle with me to have it fitted and altered and then return with it for the wedding. My mom found Reene who accommodated my schedule in L.A. Her alterations were perfect and her suggestions for the bustle and other accessories were spot-on, and I didn't have to pack my dress.
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Eva Sent on 05/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Reene is the BEST! She does AMAZING work! I ordered my dress online from China with a vision of tranforming it into my dream gown - and she did that and more! Reene is extremely knowledgeable, honest, understanding and hard working. She took my hem up, tightened the hip area, lowered the back, replaced the wedding belt and created a mantilla veil out of lace I found downtown. She has a great eye for opportunities and knows very well what is (or is not) possible. I definitely recommend her 100%!!!
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