Bellevue Alterations

I have a lot of experience with tailors… been involved in menswear for over 30 years. This is a great tailor shop that can handle any kind of job.
They have always been perfect for me and I have 3 difficult fitting problems on mens suits.
Likewise, bridal thru prom to just basic womenswear, they are great. The adage of «you get what you pay for is true» but I think they are reasonable.
Also, they can do custom or design and fabrics to choose for each.
Mimi is the owner, she has a great staff… the only lil problem is that there isn’t much parking… at least it’s free, unlike the growing trend in downtown Bellevue.

I was referred to Mimi at Bellevue Alterations by a couple of co-​workers to alter my all lace wedding dress. Extensive alterations needed to be done basically everywhere except the bust. Mimi went above and beyond my expectations. Not only was the finished product perfect, she did it much faster than other places had quoted me and for less and she added a bustle. I would definitely recommend Mimi for your alteration needs. She also can make beautifulsuits and other things from scratch with a plethora of fabrics to choose from. Thank you, Mimi!

Overpriced & did a bad job on my clothes. Also, I drove all the way there to pick up my clothes on the date they told me it would ready and it was not finished, and they were not even sorry. It was so strange! They just said «no it’s not ready & you need to come back next week». Who does that? Who runs their business this way?

They are so good! I bring in my pants to get hemmed and they always tell me what else the pants need to get a good fit! She suggested to close my pockets so they don’t stick out. Last time it was taking in the waist on a pair I bought up a size. They also do wedding alterations. They do not have a cleaning business on the side so their main focus is on the alterations.

I really like Bellevue Alterations! I have been here twice so far. I got 2 bridesmaids dresses hemmed and a few pairs of pants. The place is clean and everybody was nice and helpful.

Their service deserves 5 stars, but the price doesn’t. ! They take a week time no matter how smal or big the alteration is. But upon request they can speed up the process. Parking is a little tricky there during peak times but we can use Safeway parking right opposite the store. I would definitely recommend it.

Went in today to get two men’s suits altered due to losing some weight lately. My Expectation was about $ 50-​$ 60 per. Then, the woman gives me the quote of $ 350. I could buy another cheap suit for that price. I laughed at this quote, took my suits home, and went to 2 different places since and received quotes around $ 100 at both. I wanted to check two because my expectations may have been wrong and I didn’t want to jump at the first cheaper one without getting a similar quote elsewhere. I don’t want bargain basement work either on my suits. My expectations were on par. I don’t understand how their service was so much more expensive. Onward.

Mimi reconstructed my wedding dress and designed a beautiful wrap to go with it. What a gift it was for me to look and feel beautiful on my wedding day! I loved the dress so much, I wore it to our celebration party the following weekend. The dress design and the fabric were amazing, but what made the dress spectacular was the perfect fit!
I highly recommend Bellevue Alterations!!!

I was recommended this place from a local bridal shop because I was in need of getting my dress altered (the place I bought it had recommendations as well, but it was pretty far south for me). After a really upsetting first experience elsewhere, I decided to try it again. I came in, and was greeted by a very friendly lady who instructed me to put my dress on. After putting it on, she took a look at it, told me what needed to get done and asked when I needed it by. At this point, I was thrilled that she was able to actually work on my dress! As mentioned, I had a very upsetting first experience elsewhere, so I was worried I wouldn’t get this in time (our wedding was in September, and I’d say this was about June/​July? I was SET on this dress, ladies!!) But she said she was able to take it in with no problem! Amazing customer service! When I came back for my first fitting, I couldn’t believe it. The dress that didn’t quite fit me right and was really long had ACTUALLY fit me! I truly felt like a bride when I put this dress on at my first fitting! There were a couple of other things she needed to do, such as take the dress in a little more in some spots and shorten it a TIIIINY bit more, but overall, I was so happy with the way my dress turned out! I felt so beautiful and was so happy with how it turned out. The woman that worked on my dress was so nice and best of all, made me feel good. My previous experience elsewhere was the total opposite, so I couldn’t give this place more praises! Cost wise, I mean, it was in the range I was expecting for alterations, so for any other sort of alterations that you may need, I wouldn’t be able to tell you the cost. For me, customer service is what brings people back to you, and the people here were very nice to me and was able to help me out, so I’d definitely recommend this place for whatever alteration needs you may have, wedding or not.

I brought a dress to be taken in to be shortened and waist tightened. A nice lady Mong (?) was assigned to help me, I was hoping it was Mimi but she wasn’t available. Mong (?) speak very little English so one of the attendants who we’re working on the front desk help to translate what I needed to get done. Mong (?) then had me put on the dress and started pinning (hem and sides). She reassured me it’ll get done.
It cost $ 35 for the alteration and since I needed it in four days they charged me additional $ 10.
On the day of scheduled pick up I got a call from them and told me it was ready, I wasn’t able to pick it up myself so I had someone to do it. On the day of my event (which was the next day after pick up) was the first time trying it on again, I was so surprised to see my dress in the same condition! She might’ve just chopped off two inches off and the sides we’re untouched! The hole marks where the pins we’re placed was visible on the sides of my dress!!! I feel like they did a very sloppy rushed job :(
I called back and spoke to Mimi and had told her how disappointing my experience with them.
I had to take the dress somewhere to get it done the correct way.

Mimi awesome. Even though she is always giving me a hard time about my color choices for the shirts I buy, she always tailors them up right.
She understands a tall guy needs a little extra break in the leg and room in the sleeve, while still looking good! She also gives great advice on what to look for in dress clothes, before bringing them to her to make them perfect! Even when Nordstroms offers free tailoring, I will pass and bring my clothes to Mimi due to the trust factor.
I have always had a great experience here, will continue to return.

This place is kind of shady… I came in here to have my wedding dress altered. Just a hem and turn my top into a sweetheart cut and I was charged about $ 350. I wasn’t too concerned about the price cause that’s about how much I was expecting, but she didn’t even give me an estimate and was already marking my dress so I had no choice but to pay after she marked all the lines to have it cut. I originally came in to the shop in May cause I was getting married in August. She took the measurements and gave me a date to come in July to pick it up. I said ok, that’s fine, and left my dress with her to come pick it up in July. July comes around and I come in and gave her my receipt that says pick up July. I remember it was a Tuesday because I came after work and was excited to see my dress all done. I walk in and she had a puzzled look on her face and checked in the back and brought out my dress. There was my dress, untouched, unaltered, nothing was done. She gave me and excuse «oooh I just put this date here to have you come back and try it on again so I can make sure to have it altered correctly»…really? I left you my dress for 2 months expecting it to be done in July and you tell me it was just another fitting? So why did I leave my dress with you 2 months in advance?! Makes no sense. So after I tried on my dress and she «remeasured» everything, she said ok, come in on Tuesday to pick up. In my head I was like… sooooo this is only taking you 1 week to complete? I dropped my dress off in May, you have me come back in July and it’s going to be done in a week… sorry, but I was not happy with that. It honestly felt like she forgot and gave me an excuse because when I initially dropped it off in May, they told me to come back on this date in July to pick it up. Also! When I first dropped off my dress I had my dress wrapped in the plastic bag that the bridal shop gave me when I purchased my dress and the alterations lady lost it! She actually told me maybe I didn’t even give her one when I dropped it off. That makes no sense!!! Why would I give you my dress that wasn’t covered with anything that I put in my trunk. My WHITE dress?! Of course it was wrapped in plastic. YOU just lost my bag. Smh. any alterations I have to do in the future, I’ll look somewhere else.

Had my bridesmaid dress altered and they did a great job. I felt it was a little pricey but worth it since it was done correctly. Defiently will be back!

Great set up but poor follow-​through. This place is quick in terms of making the marks for adjustment and getting you out the door. Unfortunately, the experience after that point leaves much to be desired. We had two pairs of jeans requiring the waist taken in and length shortened, one pair of pants requiring shortening, and a karate uniform requiring the sleeves shortened. They did not take one of the waists in and shortened the sleeves to different lengths. I took those back and they didn’t take in the waist very well. They also close earlier than their stated time and only allow you a week in order to bring items back with issues. Not worth it at all.

I agree with the positive reviews about Bellevue Alterations. Took a few loose fitting shirts and two jackets that looked baggy and got back shirts that fit great and jackets that I don’t look foolish in.
Mimi had me try on the shirts and immediately spotted the problem areas, pinning areas together and asking me to move my arms to see if it felt comfortable. The consultation was pretty easy actually. Mimi was very polite and a nice person to work with. Especially since she knew exactly what I was aiming for.
The quality was great. The service was fantastic. You won’t regret it, folks!

Overpriced and not good for anything beyond simple hemming jobs. I wasted about $ 50.00 on a dress I needed to have fitted and a blouse that needed a snap at the neckline to keep it closed. They put in a cheap plastic snap that was completely worthless. Not only that but the snap was sewn in unevenly so that my blouse gapped and then popped open because of the cheap plastic snap. My dress was too big and needed to be taken in at the arms. They told me all I needed was to replace the elastic. The dress still doesn’t fit and now I have to take it somewhere else. Terrible consulting and shoddy work. With the exception of hemming my jeans and two tops, the workmanship was not good. If you have anything complicated, take it to a tailor. These people are only capable of handling easy alterations.

This place is truly amazing and very reasonably priced! I was looking for a tailor to lengthen the sleeves in my Filson wool jacket. This jacket is very heavy wool and I knew it would be a struggle to find someone that could do it. After being turned away by several other local establishments, the fine employees of this store said they could absolutely do it, and only charged me $ 22 to boot! I wasn’t in a hurry, so turn-​around time was not an issue, I got it back in a week and the work was perfection. I would highly recommend this business to anyone. Believe the reviews, this place is the best in town.

Where have you been all my life? We are talking miracle worker, here. Mimi took a dress that I had a simple alteration to, and suggested two additional changes that not only changed the whole look of the dress but elevated it to runway quality style. I would have never thought of these ideas but it seemed effortless to her. I brought a number of other items to her for simple alterations and those were done to perfection as well.
While I was there, she showed me some other projects they had done at the shop and I was blown away. Bring in something you like, but don’t wear for whatever reason and they will transform it into your newest «go-​to» item in your closet. Whether it be a boxy trench that’s just a bit outdated or that blouse that’s sleeves are too short. She will find a way to update it by adding a beautiful lace trim or maybe a leather collar to the trench… whatever it may be, you will be shocked and so excited with your «new» clothes made just for you.
I. Am. A. FAN!!!

If you want the best, this is where you go!!!
The staff is incredible and the work is brilliant! (i.e. Often I will bring something in to be just to be shortened or taken in, but Mimi will look at the over all garment and make sure that it looks perfect from top to bottom, making my clothing feel like a custom piece!) She has taken quite a few pieces and tweaked them to make them more special! (i.e. I had a Vince leather dress… she changed the neckline and then on her own… added wire so that I can wear it several different ways and still timeless.) She has a great eye and will give you an honest/​genuine opinion. The work there is tops!
Absolutely the BEST!

Great place for basic sewing needs as well as custom work. The staff is so friendly and never rushed. Good value for quality work. They’ll always be my first stop, and so far they haven’t turned down any requests for specialty work.