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Shirley's Designs & Alteration
Expert tailoring and custom designs to make your wardrobe perfect.
4.8(5 reviews)
boutique
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Expert tailoring and custom designs to make your wardrobe perfect.
Shirley's Designs & Alteration in Oakland offers professional tailoring, custom clothing, and alteration services with a focus on precision and craftsmanship. Specializing in wedding attire, formal wear, and home decor like curtains, our skilled seamstress Veda provides personalized consultations and expert fittings. With high customer satisfaction and attention to detail, we transform garments and create bespoke pieces to meet your unique needs.
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Bespoke garments tailored to your measurements and style preferences, including wedding dresses and formal wear.
Expert alterations for fit adjustments and repairs on a wide range of clothing, from everyday items to delicate fabrics.
Specialized tailoring for wedding dresses, suits, and ethnic attire like lehengas, with fittings and redesign options.
Design and creation of custom curtains and other home textiles, with optional onsite measurements for accuracy.
Personalized appointments to discuss projects, assess garments, and ensure perfect fit and design execution.
I couldn't be happier with the custom curtains Veda made for us. She is really a professional and her attention to detail is expert level. For a small extra fee, she even did an onsite visit to make sure she had all the measurements and design details correct. I highly recommend her for all your curtain needs.
Ms. Veda is one of the few masters left! She reimagined my grandmother’s wedding dress from 1945 into something I’m so excited to wear on my wedding day. She was a treat to work with, ensuring that everything was fitting well and getting it all done quickly!
Shirley took on a near impossible repair challenge on my favorite well worn sweater. So grateful and happy to have found her!
I wanted to get my lehenga (Indian wedding attire) tailored/shortened, so I brought it in for an assessment. Unfortunately, I was not able to get it tailored, as the seamstress said it would compromise the quality, ratio, and design of the skirt. (It’s a very intricate skirt with embroidery and beading.) I still wanted to write a review commending the seamstress’s honesty to her craft and her willingness to explain in detail why it would not be a good idea to tailor the skirt. She was very nice and upfront about the cost and timing as well, so I was very grateful for her for keeping me informed! I’m thankful that she used her expertise to give an honest assessment rather than trying to squeeze me in to make a quick buck. I’ll definitely come back here in the future for my tailoring needs!
I had Veda alter two of my dresses this past summer. The first was an engagment dress which I bought online which was so ill-fitting! Veda fixed it up on short notice and was very easy to work with. I also brought in my wedding dress which she did an excellent job making fit like a (very comfortable) glove. I am so impressed with her expertise and calm cool demeanor. I give it 4/5 stars because there were a few times where I had made appointments with Veda, and they didn't make it on the calendar. The receptionist was on top of her game when it came to rescheduling so it wasn't too big of a deal, but I know I wasn't the only one and even bumped into someone who'd be double-scheduled during my slot. All in all a great tailor, and despite the cost, well-worth it!
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