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Reviews of Lien's Dressmaking & Alterations

Caroline
Caroline Sent on 12/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Seamstress! Wedding Gown Perfection

Lien is simply the BEST! I know if you're here, you're likely looking for someone to entrust a precious gown or piece of clothing to, and let me tell you– look no further than Lien!! She took my massive gown that was accidentally ordered 2 sizes too big and artfully tailored it to my body perfectly, She hemmed the gown, adjusted the removable sleeves, added a beautiful bustle, and added cups. I listened to her expertise regarding the waistline– I wasn’t sure it was snug enough to hold the weight of the gown, but I am so glad I trusted her! The dress fit amazing, was so comfortable, and I received a million compliments. I will return to Lien for ALL tailoring needs now!! She’s AMAZING and an all-around beautiful human. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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Emily Sent on 04/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience with bridal alterations!

Lien did an absolutely fabulous job altering my wedding dress so it fit perfectly (she was also able to provide quick and careful alterations for a number of other wedding event outfits, too). Lien was polite, kind, and completely professional throughout the 3 visits my alterations required. She knew exactly what I wanted done and was even able to suggest a few additional alterations to help the dress (a structured, off-the-shoulder ball gown) fit even better. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lien and her work for any bridal alteration needs. She is phenomenal at what she does!
Maria
Maria Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Lien is amazing! I highly reccomend

Lien did incredible work with the alterations on my wedding dress. I live in Texas, and she was more than happy to work around my travel schedule for fittings. She was so kind and helpful at every appointment, and the work she did on my dress is just beautiful. The price was also incredible! Less than half the cost of what I was quoted in Texas. You will not be disappointed!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Vendor You'll Ever Have

Lien's is amazing! She tailored my wedding dress and a bridesmaid dress of mine for another wedding. Lien was incredibly helpful during the fittings and even helped me identify which undergarments would work best for my dress. Lien taught my mom how to bustle my dress. I'm planning on going back to Lien for any tailoring needs that come up!
Carrie
Carrie Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely time with Lien!

She was so great to work with and made you feel beautiful and special at each step along the way. She listens to your needs, is flexible with timelines, always has a solution (and spare material/ pieces), and is open about her process and steps involved. She is fun, personable, passionate, and very talented at what she does. Go to her for any alteration needs!
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Amy Sent on 08/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I got my dress from BHLDN and asked them for their suggested alterations people in the area. My dress was covered in lace, and I wanted to make sure I went to someone who knew how to alter it properly. I'm short (5'0"), and I knew it would require a lot of delicate work to hem the dress. I was very happy with Lien's work. It was the perfect length and fit perfectly. At my final fitting, as I was walking around in the dress, she noticed a little bit of one of the dress layers peeking out below the lace, and even though I hadn't even noticed until she pointed it out because it was such a small issue, she still took the time to fix it right then. I was able to schedule all of my fittings on Saturdays which was convenient. The prices were reasonable. My dress needed seven bustles because the train was long and wide, and instead of charging me for seven times the individual bustle fee, she charged a portion of that.

One note: she only takes checks, so make sure you have your checkbook with you!
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Veronica Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Lien is absolutely THE BEST!!! She made my wedding dress look stunning! I ordered it online without proper measurements. She was definitely a God send. From the first fitting to the last. She made me feel welcome, comfortable and at ease. She also showed my 2 friends how to tie me into my dress. I sent 2 of my bridesmaids to Lien. They would both agree that she is an awesome person and works miracles. I can't imagine ever working with anyone else. Love. Love. Love.
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Erin Sent on 03/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I thoroughly enjoyed having Lien do the alterations for my wedding dress. Her office was easy to get to and usually had a couple of prime parking spaces available right out front... a good thing when carefully carrying a heavy wedding dress in and out! Lien was a riot and a lot of fun to work with. She did only was needed and made my dress look perfect without any expensive undergarments. I ended up returning the special bra I ordered, since she was able to sew in some support and extra padding right into the dress. I had purchased a belt to add on to my wedding dress, and she offered several options to me, but didn't push in any particular direction. She was quite frankly interested in making sure it was what I wanted, and not the priciest option or the easiest to put together. Lien even put some time into helping me practice properly walking in the dress. A nice touch I hadn't considered! :)

An additional note: I found Lien through a friend and had read through a number of online reviews where brides complained about their bustles not staying up for their entire event. I think Lien's work is excellent, but no bustle is "foot-proof". Especially when you are working with layers of lace and tulle with a relatively small thread count, all it takes is one clumsy person and the fabric doesn't stand a chance. My bustle made it over half of the night before a guest backed into me on the dance floor and snapped the stitching right out.
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Tasha Sent on 06/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I became pregnant shortly after purchasing my wedding gown. I was disappointed by David's Bridal alterations, who had me feeling like I needed to just accept that the dress would fit a little strangely. I reached out to friends on Facebook, and was surprised how many completely unrelated friends of mine recommended Lien. I had low expectations on what could be done, but decided if anyone could fix it it would be her. I was ready to throw money at this problem, and I communicated that to her. I just didn't want to have to find a new dress. She was awesome. Firstly, rather than suggesting costly changes she showed me (twice, so I could video it) how to adjust the lacing on the back of the dress so that it would still fit like a glove. Then she noticed me fidgeting with my bosom (obviously bigger than I'm used to right now), and suggested that I might feel more comfortable if the boning extended through the chest. That was a $50 alteration, and was all that was needed. My girls sat in the dress much more nicely, which allowed me to stand straighter, and the work was invisible from the outside. She was extremely flexible with my very full schedule and even kept two spots open for me to come back for the second fitting. She was friendly, honest, and professional. I wish I had known about her for the various bridesmaids dresses I've had to wear in my life!
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User2627955 Sent on 05/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Lien was super easy to work with, and she trimmed the length on my gown meticulously! The tulle looked amazing!!!
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