Golden Thread Alterations

Irina is one of the best tailors I have ever worked with… she is so friendly, attentive and more than anything, she does beautiful work with quick turnaround times. She tailors everything to dresses and pants for me but she was the only one I could trust with my wedding dress last year. She added detail to my dress as well as a beautiful bustle with limited time. Thank you Irina for everything you have done for me!

I had a dress I needed altered for an upcoming Christmas party and found Golden Thread on Unilocal.I took the dress in and she seemed to know exactly what I was needing. She had it pinned up in no time and after a week and a couple of days it was finished. The dress looks perfect and the addition she mentioned made the coverlet much more flattering. They really know what they are doing and I would recommend them to anyone needing alterations done.

Since I moved to Oldtown Scottsdale 2 years ago, I have discovered Irina and the Golden Thread. I have repeatedly used her excellent talents in any number of instances, including alterations of all sorts, dressmaking an design services. She has always performed professionally and in a timely fashion. I have recommended her without reservation, and everyone agrees she is a gem! Hard to find people of her caliber and character, and I endorse her unreservedly!
Beverly R., Scottsdale

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Irina of Golden Thread Alterations, boy do I love her! Irina can sew anything! Not only tailoring but making patterns for me for all my projects in the house. Irina never says no to anything! Can’t thank you enough.
Barbra Gradozzi

Irina does amazing work at reasonable prices! She has done several items for me that now fit perfectly! If the garment cannot be done properly and look great when completed she is honest and will not take on the work. She is an artist of her craft! Timely as well!

Got my wedding dress altered here and she was wonderful. Very nice, very thorough, dress turned out great. Would definitely recommend this place!

Visited this shop with hopes of a moderate alteration request for my daughter’s prom dress. After explaining we would like the sleeves to be capped and have the skirt built up to be more full (think petticoat/​tulle-​ish) the owner insisted it would be impossible. When we said we were willing to pay or perhaps could she custom make a dress similar to what we were asking for (she was unwilling to look at inspiration pictures) we were told the cost would be too great and we shouldn’t waste our time with the process, rather we should find a dress to purchase (and that she had no time for our request, prior to any deadline we would have shared with her). I’m pleased the owner has enough clientele that she has the luxury of turning away new clients who would have paid well to work with her. Perhaps your experience will be different and this review will allow an opportunity for growth with the owner.

I am very impressed with Irina at Golden Thread. I strongly recommend Irina for several reasons!
First, she did a beautiful job with my alteration. I found an Isaac Mizrahi shift dress at an outlet store priced at a bargain and I couldn’t pass it up. The dress was a size 4; however, I am a size 0 or 2. Trust me, it’s not easy to take in a lined dress like this! Her work was flawless and it fits me like a glove.
Second, she was fast! She had originally told me to pick it up in one week, but she called two days later and told me it was finished!
When I came to pick the dress up, it still needed to be taken in a bit more in a different place. Irina even offered to do it while I waited. I opted to come back later in the day, and when I did, it was PERFECT. And I needed it to be perfect. I’m getting married and I plan on wearing it to my rehearsal dinner!
Finally, the cost of her work was very reasonable. And absolutely worth it!

I called early in afternoon for a repair on a quilt that needed to be done that day. She said to bring it in and she would look at it. I did and she fixed it while I waited. It was a huge heavy quilt and she did a great job and a great price. I would recommend the business to anyone who wants good service at a reasonable price.

Took my bridesmaid dress here for alterations. Irena is the greatest! She was very accommodating to my schedule and even willing to meet me a little bit after regular store hours. The cost wasn’t the cheapest, but I’m happy with the results. Definitely recommend!

She altered a swimming suit for me and I loved it. She also fixed a dress that had a wide neckline. She was able to modify it and make it look like it was designed that way. Excellent work.

Irina did an AMAZING job altering my Paloma Blanca wedding dress! She worked her magic to make it fit me perfectly, added the jeweled belt I had bought separately and took in the skirt from A-​line to a modified trumpet/​mermaid style. She made me feel so comfortable and made sure I was happy with the final product — all for a very affordable price. I recommend Irina to anyone, for everyday alterations as well as formal gowns. Thanks again! Maria

Couldn’t be happier with the work Irena does. Everything she tailored for me was impeccable. She is also a perfectionist (which I appreciate!) I asked her to reconstruct a skirt, and when I tried it on, she wasn’t completely satisfied, she remarked and took it back to work on it some more.
Definitely will not be going anywhere else for tailoring.
Seriously though, fit is so key in clothing. Spend an extra $ 10-​$ 15 and you can make anything look amazing and perfect for you.

Recently moved to scottsdale and was looking for new tailor. This place was recommended by dry cleaners I use. Irena knows her stuff. Everything comes out perfect. Not only tailored to perfection but always ironed/​steamed. Also pretty fast. I highly recommend this place.

Irena is amazing. I used to go to her when she did alterations in her house. I am so glad she opened her own shop and took her business to a different level. I recommend her to everyone. She id very good at what she does and has a talent. She did many, many dresses for me over the years and I am glad she now has her own business!!!

Irena is great at what she does and is always pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend her alterations shop!

My new place for tailoring in Scottsdale! If you are looking for a professional tailor with great attention to detail, excellent customer service and very reasonable pricing you will find it with Irena at her new shop, Golden Thread. With years of experience in alterations at Nordstrom, Irena is extremely capable. Her bright and airy shop, conveniently located in the TJMaxx shopping center off Miller and Camelback offers ample parking and easy access. However, it is Irena’s warm and caring personality combined with expert tailoring skills that make her shop first class.

Took my wedding dress here to have alterations done & hubby’s suite for alterations :) We are very pleased Irena is amazing she is so sweet & does fabulous work. I was promised my dress by the 24^th & received a call 2 days after drop off & everything looks perfect very reasonable prices. I will be bringing all of my alterations needs here from now on :)

Less than a week before my sister’s wedding, my Maid of Honor dress FINALLY arrived from David’s Bridal. Because of my curves, the dress was a size 14, and needed to be altered to my size 8 frame. With minimal time before my departure, I found this gem– by word of mouth– to have altercations done! On Monday, Irena gladly took my stressed exhaustion and promised to have the dress done by Thursday at Noon. The store was so clean and decorated fit for both a Queen and King. Simple yet fancy… I received a call Tuesday BEFORE noon that she would have the dress ready for pick up anytime I could come in. She had my dress finished less than 24 hrs from drop off, and more than 72 hours from the promised date. She is so kind and lovely and was very meticulous! Not only was the service amazing, the price was incomparable to any other establishment! $ 60 for a formal dress alteration?! Thank you, Irena! I will return with more services needed and will continue to pass the cards and words around about the amazing work!

So pleased with the service and work here. Excellent turnaround and I couldn’t be happier with my altered pants. Prices are fantastic too. Will definitely be back!