Skip to main content
Weddings

SEAMS Alterations Reviews

SEAMS Alterations View more information

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
42 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

Awards

42
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
  • Sydney
    Sydney S. Sent on 07/03/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Miracle Worker

    Words can’t ever express how thankful I am for Claudia! When I bought my dress I was advised to buy it many sizes to large. When the dress came in it wouldn’t even stay up without being clipped. It was a total nightmare. I didn’t believe anyone could fix this dress to the way it needed to be. It had a lot of detailing in the top and a lot of lace on the bottom. From my first fitting meeting with Claudia she helped put me at ease. She did major alterations from taking the dress in many sizes all over, doing a full hem over lace, doing a bra, rearranging the straps, to making the front panel so it wasn't see through. She also used her many years of experience to help me pick the right bustle for my dress that never broke all night! When I got my dress back on the second fitting I cried. She made it fit beyond perfect and did what I thought no one was going to be able to do! She made one of my most important wedding elements turn from a disaster to the most perfect dress for me! She was worth every dollar and more! You can trust her with your wedding dress stress free!
  • C
    Cristina G. Sent on 04/26/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Absolutely amazing!

    My dress arrived very large and had some areas of shear and lace so I was nervous to get it altered. After the first appointment, the dress fit like a glove. Claudia's work is spectacular and she makes you feel extremely comfortable. If you want your dress to look perfect- go to Claudia! I would hands down recommend her to everyone! Don't look anywhere else!
  • C
    Caroline B. Sent on 02/19/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia is the best!

    Claudia was so great to work with on alterations to my wedding dress. She clearly explains everything she is going to do and why, which made me feel even more confident and reassured that my dress was in great hands. My dress had a slit that could open all the way, so at the first appointment we discussed options to ensure I wouldn’t inadvertently flash anyone - we landed on a stitch to limit how much the slit could be opened. When I came back a few weeks later to try on my dress, I didn’t love the stitch. Claudia went to work while I was there, removing the stitch and instead adding a clear snap in its place. The clear snap was perfect! Not only is she an amazing seamstress, Claudia is so kind and really listens to what you want. It’s obvious that she wants all of her brides to feel beautiful in their dresses.
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • M
    Mary K. Sent on 02/27/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia was the best!!

    Claudia was the best to work with! She was so friendly, polite, and easy to work with! She made me feel so comfortable at my appointments and she was very honest throughout the process. I bought my dress secondhand and she did such an amazing job on the alterations to get it fit to my size and body shape! She was able to get it fitted exactly as I wanted and even helped play around with deciding on a veil. I can’t recommend her enough!
  • Casey
    Casey L. Sent on 10/24/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia is incredible

    Claudia is incredible. She was the absolute best to work with for my wedding dress - she was honest throughout the process and I knew I could trust her with my wedding gown. She knows what she is doing and made me feel so confident in my dress. Use her!!
  • E
    Esther Sent on 08/06/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Would 100% recommend

    I highly recommend Claudia for your wedding gown alteration needs. She was very professional, super skilled in what she did, was able to listen to my concerns and I felt extremely pleased with the custom gown I picked up today. Though I’ve hated wedding planning, one thing I’m looking for is wearing my custom wedding gown. Thank you Claudia for all of your efforts! I will be recommending to friends and family.
  • B
    Brenna P. Sent on 07/13/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing Seamstress!

    Claudia is absolutely the best! Two of my close friends went to her for alterations for their own wedding dresses and they spoke so highly of her so I knew I had to make an appointment with her for my wedding in April 2022. I was blown away by her work! She is so kind and easy to work with, and very easy to communicate with. She took so many pictures to share with my mom and close friends and made me feel so beautiful in my dress. She knew exactly what shoe height I needed that would look perfect with my dress (my shoe height ended up needing to be much shorter than I originally thought so I am so thankful for her suggestion!). I received so many compliments on my wedding day about my dress and I have Claudia to thank! Highly, highly recommend!
  • Erin
    Erin O. Sent on 03/25/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Love love love

    Oh my goodness one of the BEST decision I made during wedding planning. Claudia is amazing. I was not an easy client, during my first fitting, after she had beautifully pinned my dress for alterations, exactly as I’d asked, I fainted. She was so sweet making sure I didn’t feel embarrassed and also that I was ok. THEN when I later found out I was pregnant and had to have my dresses re-pinned, she was so accommodating. When alterations were complete both my ceremony and reception dress fit perfectly. I felt so beautiful and also felt that Claudia’s personality and workmanship sets her apart.
  • Caylee
    Caylee C. Sent on 11/16/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia is amazing!

    Claudia was initially recommended to me by my mother-in-law (Claudia actually altered my husbands tux for his high school prom), so when the bridal salon also recommended her for my wedding dress alterations, I knew Seams Alterations was where I needed to go. Claudia is AMAZING. She immediately knew what needed to be altered on my dress, just by looking at it. When I finally put my dress on, after all the alterations were completed, on my wedding day, it was absolutely PERFECT, and I have Claudia to thank for that! There is no one better than Claudia and I cannot recommend her enough!
  • A
    Annie S. Sent on 11/23/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    My alterations were PERFECT, you will be amazed by Claudia!!

    Claudia is the best seamstress!! While my dress didn't have many layers, I did need it to be hemmed, busseled, brought in around the hips, and shoulders shortened. Claudia only needed one appointment to pin all the changes up, suggesting alterations that I would not have thought about otherwise that were lifesavers (i.e. a clear strap around my neck holding together my sleeves so that they wouldn't fall down exposing me - I had a nice deep v-neck dress). She was so friendly and efficient that the appointment flew by. When I came to try the dress back-on, everything was absolutely perfect!! The dress looked and felt amazing. The bussels were also super easy for me and my bridesmaids to follow and looked great! Claudia really is the easiest and best seamstress, and I could not recommend her enough!!
  • H
    Hannah S. Sent on 10/12/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Perfect Dress!

    Claudia was amazing and made my dress exactly what I wanted it to be and more! She expertly placed an applique over an illusion slit I wasn't crazy about, and created the perfect most seamless bustle. The top fit so well and didn't slip once all night! She was so fun to work with and I'm so glad my friend recommended her. Very reasonably priced as well. Definitely use Claudia, you won't regret it!
  • H
    Hannah U. Sent on 06/21/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Unbelievable!

    I was told by many of my clients to see Claudia and DAMN am I happy I went to her!!! She’s not only kind, but truly a genius when it comes to alterations. I will never use anyone else again. Beyond professional, QUALITY work, and so very helpful! I only needed two fittings and her price was beyond reasonable. At the last fitting I brought in the dress I’ll wear for the night before the wedding and she was able to add cups to the dress so I wouldn’t look flat chested (no bra was possible for this dress). She tried multiple pads and we agreed that the second one looked the best…10 min later it was completed and I left feeling extremely lucky that so many of my clientele told me to go to Claudia. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!!!! SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!
  • Melissa
    Melissa S. Sent on 05/18/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing Alterations

    Claudia was extremely professional and her background in fashion allowed her to fine tone small details to make my dress fit perfectly. She even took the time to video tape how to bustle my dresser since my family couldn’t be there. Her prices are also extremely reasonable for all the work she puts in. I would take any dress/outfit back to her. Thank you for making sure my wedding dress was perfect!
  • Rebecca
    Rebecca L. Sent on 06/19/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Best Seamstress!

    Claudia is absolutely amazing! She is so personable and caring! Because of COVID and my family living in NY it was only myself coming to my appointments. Claudia was so great and took a ton of photos each time I was with her so we could share them with my mom. Claudia's prices are fantastic, especially with all of the wonderful work she does. I thought my dress was sized well and there would be very little that would need to be fixed. On my first appointment Claudia pinned it and it immediately looked like a different dress. On my wedding day, everyone told me that the dress looked like it was made for me and that is thanks to Claudia! Thank you Claudia for everything!
  • Victoria
    Victoria G. Sent on 02/02/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia is the BEST

    Claudia is amazing!!! The boutique sized me two sizes too big and she worked her magic to make my dress fit perfectly. She made the process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!
  • Meredith
    Meredith Sent on 10/11/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The best seamstress in Richmond

    Claudia is the absolute best! I heard about her through a friend and turns out, she did about 3 or 4 of my friends' wedding dresses! She was timely with the alterations, affordable and so sweet. My dress fit absolutely perfectly and she did the BEST bustle...I never thought people would notice but several people commented on how beautiful and not even noticeable it was!
  • Beth
    Beth Sent on 10/11/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia is the best!

    I can’t say enough good things about Claudia. She was quick to respond to my messages and made the whole process seamless (no pun intended). She listened to all of my ideas and made tweaks based on everything we talked about. I LOVED the final result and it’s all because of her talent!
  • L
    Laura P. Sent on 07/20/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    100% Recommended!

    I worked with Claudia for alterations after she came highly recommended by the bridal shop where I purchased my dress and veil (Annalise Bridal), and I am so happy I did! Claudia is so sweet - she radiates warmth and kindness, and was a joy to work with. She is clearly an expert at what she does, and was able to fit my dress perfectly to me and make me feel absolutely beautiful! She also has the cutest little dog, who was so well-behaved and a lot of fun to have at the fitting appointments.

    Lastly, Claudia was so accommodating when we had to reschedule from our original April 2020 date due to COVID. She helped make a very difficult situation much easier on me by being so communicative and flexible. I 100% recommend her for your bridal alteration needs - she was wonderful!
  • N
    Natalie Z. Sent on 11/16/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Exceptional quality with an amazing person

    Claudia is the best. Not only is she a talented seamstress, but an amazing person with a great personality. My dress had very intricate hand embroidered lace which was bulky and baggy in all the wrong places when I got it in from the designer. We did one alterations appointment and the fit was perfect. She was very accommodating to my work schedule, she communicates effectively and her prices are on par if not a little less expensive than average. I was most impressed with the bustle. Typically, I think they look silly. I’ve never seen one I liked and was questioning if I even wanted one. She did such a PHENOMENAL job, I cannot say that enough, that I actually preferred the bustled look. It was so unique and different. I will recommend Claudia to anyone!
  • Amy
    Amy G. Sent on 12/30/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Perfect Seamstress

    I can not say enough great things about Claudia. She is so skilled and was able to add sleeves to my dress and make it look exactly how I wanted. Her flexible schedule attracted me to her in the first place, but her skill and attention to detail will have me recommending her to all of my friends for years to come. She was able to fit me in for an unexpected last minute appointment before the wedding to adjust my dress after some unexpected weight loss. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she is so sweet and has very reasonable prices!
  • M
    Madeline Sent on 10/21/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Great experience

    Claudia is a skilled, knowledgeable professional. She altered my mother's wedding dress to fit me perfectly. I highly recommend her to anyone in the Charlottesville or Richmond area.
  • Kelly
    Kelly G. Sent on 11/03/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Claudia is a magician!

    Claudia made the alterations process a BREEZE. She is so sweet and makes you feel genuinely beautiful throughout each fitting. My dress was about two cup sizes two big in the chest with a lot of lace detail - I have no idea how she did it, but you would NEVER know that it had been altered. The dress fit me like a glove, and I am SO glad that I worked with Claudia. I drove from Williamsburg to see her in Short Pump, and I would recommend her to any bride!
  • E
    Elena Sent on 11/12/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wedding dress magic

    Claudia is a phenomenal seamstress and wedding dress coach. She is extremely experienced in working with bridal gowns and knows how things should look and fit, and how to make it happen. Better yet, she listens to your concerns and will work with you to make any adjustments needed so that you feel comfortable and confident. Claudia helped to make my dress fit like a glove and was an absolute joy to work with. Highly recommend!
  • Angela
    Angela Sent on 09/24/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    She saved my day!

    Claudia is amazing at what she does! She was not only sweet but also honest during the entire alterations process. During my very first fitting of my wedding dress (that I purchased about 8 months in advance), about 3 months before my wedding date, I let her know that I just found out I was expecting. I was absolutely terrified that I would have to give up my dream dress to accommodate my changing body due to my pregnancy. She set up a schedule for fittings and alterations that would work to make sure I was fitted correctly on the day of with my changing body. Claudia listened to my concerns about the fit and the parts that were most important to me, and my dress turned out absolutely perfectly on my wedding day. Thank you so much for saving my day, Claudia!!!
  • K
    Kit Sent on 06/21/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Perfect fit!

    Claudia was a joy to work with. I'll be honest, my dress only needed one alteration on the top, so I can't speak to more complicated dresses. None the less, my experience with Claudia was wonderful and she made me feel even better in a dress that I already loved!
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message