Eclipse Alterations

This was really hard for me to leave this review as Thuy seemed so nice, but I should probably share my experience in case you are considering getting your wedding dress tailored here. My friend pushed me to post this so others might be saved the trouble. I came in with a VERY expensive Marchesa gown that I was going to wear for my wedding, and wanted to have the top let out so it wouldn’t be so difficult to breathe, and squish my chest. I discussed dropping the zipper to the waste line and creating a lace up back so I could adjust it to the right size. When I came in over 2 weeks later she had completely removed the zipper and done the entire back lace up (so low that it ALMOST showed my butt crack) not to mention that a lace up garment buckles in awkward ways when it is very long — she should have called me to check that this was ok before just changing my wedding dress! She also broke one of the beautiful long drapey straps and I didn’t notice until I got home because she didn’t want me to try it on in the store — she told me not to worry because it was lace up and adjustable so I didn’t need to try it on, clearly she wanted me out as fast as possible. There also appeared to be a small pen ink stain on the back that I had never noticed before — this never came out. This was all very sad to me when I got home, and my wedding was only a couple days away. I am skilled with sewing and I just decided to fix it myself and focus on positive things as I had enough stress to deal with, but it definitely caused me to shed a few tears. The dress ended up looking lovely in the end after I fixed it (and figured out a complicated double lacing to prevent the awkward buckling). She is probably fine for simple things, but I am blown away by the lack of professionalism for such an expensive dress for an important event. I should have gotten my money back but I really couldn’t deal with her again without getting more upset and adding further sadness to the experience.

Thuy is really sweet and amazing at her job. She altered a formal skirt for me and also made a custom top that fit me just perfect! I’m very happy with her work and would definitely go back! Quality workmanship.

High quality alterations over many years. A few that I did not think were possible. Perfect nips and tucks on my daughter’s wedding dress that was difficult with lace overlay.

No complaints! This was the cheapest place I found to hem a bridesmaids dress (long, silk chiffon). She was so fast and priced well that I chose to get another dress altered here (a more complicated job). She is good at what she does and timely.

Thuy was the hero of my wedding last year! I brought in my dress 3 days before the wedding, after a someone else had botched an alteration (the bodice now puckered at the side where it had been taken in, which bothered me more than I would’ve expected). Thuy fitted the dress again, showed me exactly what needed to be done to fix it, and told me she’d have it ready by the end of the day before the wedding. She finished it early, and did a beautiful job. I didn’t have to give the dress a second thought and was relieved to go back to being a laid-​back bride.

Come here if you want alterations done right! She saved my dress I ordered for New Years Eve that pretty much fit me but was tight in my bust and arm area. It was a black lace dress so it was a little tricky to find the right lace material to match. It ended up being a few bucks down the street at a fabric store and voila! You couldn’t even tell that there were two different lace patterns sewn together. Simply amazing!

This review is overdue… I became a last minute bridesmaid in August for a wedding in the Midwest. The bride sent me my dress with just 5 days to spare before I had step on a plane to get to the ceremony, and what I received was a dress four sizes larger than anything I’ve ever worn (they must have sent the wrong size or been out of my small size…)
I walked into Eclipse with little hope that I would be able to have alterations done on time, and thatI I would look nice in the finished product.
I’m so thankful I was wrong! They made sure to finish my dress a day early so they could make any adjustments if needed (which they didn’t; their measurements and alterations were spot-​on), and my dress fit like it was made for me. I will certainly be back if and when I need alterations again.

I took my wedding rehearsal dress to be altered and when I came back to pick it up, not only was it not done, but it wasn’t even in the shop. Apparently the lady had taken it home. She kept asking me when I needed the dress (I needed it later that day — the day of my rehearsal). She called her uncle and had him bring it to her, and thankfully I was able to come back later and pick it up.
Super unimpressed with this business. Alterations were fine, but I paid $ 80 for some weird customer service and big inconvenience the day before my wedding.

Thuy is the absolute best seamstress I’ve ever worked with. I’ve been coming to her for maybe 10+ years. I’m petite and need everything altered. When I lived in the Bay Area I would drop clothes off once a week and she always works fast if I need something quickly. Her work is meticulous and pricing is good. I could not live without her! Everyone needs a good seamstress in their back pocket.

Tuey is a great seamstress.
Tuey is very knowledgeable, you can trust her direction and opinion. She is very timely with her work, she does work for all members of my family of four, and I have recommended her to clients and friends for many years.

Fast, friendly, and GREAT work. I’m not sure what else matters for a taylor.

I had a very complex alteration needed and needed in a very short time frame. Eclipse Alterations came through and exceeded my expectations! I’ve now found my go-​to place for sewing and alterations and am recommending them to all of my friends!

I had a rush job on a bridesmaid dress and was pleasantly surprised when Thuy was able to do it in 2 days. No rush fee ~ just great service!

Thuy worked wonders — I needed a wedding dress altered with only a week before the wedding and she got it done and did a splendid job! It was a pretty complicated hem job (4 layers) as well as taking in in the bust/​waist/​shoulders — she fixed it splendidly! Very friendly service as well.

I wanted to like this place because of all of the amazing reviews but I went in to get a bridesmaid dress taken in because it was too big and I was left disappointed. I told her the date of the wedding and when I would need the dress and when I went to pick it up the dress was still too big, it didn’t look or feel like it had been taken in AT ALL. Not only that but the hook to close the dress was torn as well which I had to point out to her and then they fixed it in front of me. They were very nice and pleasant people but I was not satisfied with the quality of work on my garment.

I must say coming here to get my wedding dress altered was a true blessing. I literally saved HUNDREDS of dollars by coming here and she did the job well. Mind you I only had to get the dress taken in, I didn’t need any height adjustments since I am 5’7″ and in heels close to 5’10″. Also she was able to take it in so that the bra area fit better (My biggest pet peeve is missing/​hiding tatas in a strapless dress sweetheart neckline LOL!) my wedding is in less than two weeks and I’m so happy to have this checked off my list and can use that alteration money elsewhere!

I slashed my favorite jeans. The repair was so good, you can’t see that part of it was ever ripped. Done in 3 days. I will be back.

This place is great!
I took in all sorts of odd pieces for alterations; from a silk dress that needed hemming on the sleeves, to a slippy vintage slip I wanted shortened, even a velvet cap that had a floppy front & needed the peak fixed
All were excellently executed in really good time and to a very high standard.
The owner was extremely attentive and found me the most cost-​efficient ways to get the results I was seeking.
I highly recommend Eclipse Alterations for good work, at good prices in great time!

I took my wedding dress to get altered to my petite size here and they did a wonderful job! They were very accommodating and listened to what you want done. My dress was a 3 layer silk chiffon material and the alterations cost around $ 130, although not cheap it is more decently priced than other places. It did take them a month to finish the job but I had the time and was in no hurry to get the dress fixed right away. I would definitely come back here for future alterations!

I’ve only been here once, to get a dress hemmed for a holiday party, but the owner, Thuy, was wonderful! I had tried maybe 5 other alterations places to try to get this dress hemmed with a 2 day turnaround and had no luck. Eclipse ended up working out wonderfully and for a very reasonable price. Thuy is also very sweet and friendly/​easy to work with. Will definitely come back here for future alterations needs!