Dorcas’s Alterations

I brought my wedding dress in for them to work on. The skirt is a tulle skirt and the top was a see through lace topper that was meant to be a cover for a wedding dress, but I loved it and wanted to make it my top for my wedding dress. I took it to Dorcas to have them add a liner so that it could be worn as a top. Not only did they do an amazing job in the alterations, but I came in Saturday to let my girls look at it and they let me try it on for them, even though they were busy! I love this place and they do excellent, custom work! I am one happy bride!

Dorca is my go to and always does a fabulous job. I trust her with my husbands expensive suits, my bridesmaid dresses, and of course my wedding dress. I brought my wedding dress to her about 4 months in advance and had two additional fittings before the big day. The dress fit like a dream! My bridesmaid had her dress changed from a zip up to a corset back (needed some extra room) and dorca did a fabulous job. Give her adequate time as she is busy!

I got my wedding dress altered here and was very happy with the service! She did the fitting in three trips just to make sure everything was perfect, and it was!!!
She was somewhat pricey, but nothing out of the ordinary for a wedding dress and totally worth it!

I’ve been going to Dorca’s for years and never had a problem. my mom who knows how to sew and is extremely critical with other people’s work, gave her seal of approval so they must be really good! I had several items altered and they always delivered a perfect product.

Great service and price. Absolutely no complaints. Completed my alterations on pants and a dress with no problems. I recommend Dorca’s Alterations. They also accept credit cards which I feel is atypical for alterations stores. I wish I would have found this place sooner.

Friendly service, professional, and reasonably-​priced. Certainly recommended!

I’ve taken numerous items to Dorca’s, including my wedding dress. On two separate occasions, I brought a few items here and there before I decided to bring my wedding dress. Overall, I’ve had the works done: pant legs hemmed and waists taken in, silk skirts taken in and hemmed, blouse and dress straps shortened and then, a formal wedding gown taken in. All of them were well done and did not require a second go around.
At some alterations shops, you are charged after you receive the altered item. At Dorca’s, you are asked to pay upfront when you drop your item off. This may be strange for some but I understand why they do this. They don’t want to get scammed by people who like to run off with free services. At first, I was hesitant about paying upfront but the fact is that Dorca’s has consistently produced quality work for me so I’m fine with it.
They are good about noticing small stains or imperfections on the items you bring to them. Perhaps due to experience in the alterations business, they make a point to do this to cover their bases. This is particularly smart though because I didn’t notice that I brought in a skirt with a stain on it. They noticed it before I did and I’m glad they let me know, as they were taking measurements.
There is a small language barrier, but not enough to be a problem for me. Also, Dorca’s is on the pricier side and they are firm on their prices. I haven’t been to other alterations places in Tampa, mainly because I haven’t found another place with better reviews. So I will continue to go to Dorca’s for my alteration needs, unless I find a suitable place that is closer to home.

Previously had a dress altered by Dorca’s that I was very impressed with, so I brought my maid-​of-​honor dress to her to be fitted. The price was $ 85 to take in the back and complete the hem, as well as adjust the overlay, which I thought was pricey, but she had done well before.
When I came to pick up the dress, I tried it on, and the back and hem fit, but the overlay had not been cut to fit. Dorca was busy, but laid the dress on the counter and she cut the overlay while I waited. She immediately wrapped it in plastic and rushed off to another customer. I took the dress home and flew out the next morning. Upon taking the dress out of the dress bag, I noticed that the overlay was cut very jaggedly anywhere from 2″ — 4″ below the hem. In fact, it was 2″ below the hem on the right and 4″ below the hem on the left. Now I will be cutting the overlay myself to make it look professional, something apparently $ 85 can’t buy.
I will not be going back to Dorcas, and recommend that you don’t as well.

First time there. Great service. Had 3 pants hemmed and bf had four pants. All were perfect. Would go there again.

I had a bridesmaid’s dress that needed several alterations (bust, waist, hips, length). There was wiring in the front of the dress to keep the shape, so I wanted to take it to someone who was experienced and would do a good job. I was debating between Dorcas’s and Angel Custom Tailors, but based on the number of reviews and the appearance that Dorcas seems to specialize in formal wear, I went with Dorcas.
I went in first thing on a Saturday, and Dorcas herself had me try on the dress and pin everything together. She was very friendly and seemed very professional. Dorcas quoted me at $ 70 (the dress cost $ 100) and it was a little more than what I wanted to spend, but I didn’t mind as long as it was done right.
I returned the next Saturday to try on the dress. Everything was done except for the bottom hem which worked out because I wanted it to be a little shorter than what she had cut. Dorcas said it would be ready on Tuesday. I told her that I wouldn’t be able to come back until the following Saturday as I can’t come on a weekday due to work and I don’t live nearby; she said that was fine.
Again, I returned the following Saturday. I went first thing in the morning, and the dress was not ready. I was asked to return later that day, but I had other plans so I would have to come back next Saturday. However, the business was planning to be closed the next weekend. I was then told to wait and that they would finish it right now. This was not something I wanted to hear because I didn’t want them rushing through it. Nonetheless, I waited as I did not want to come back in two weeks and I did not want my drive out there to be in vain. Dorcas came back out with my dress. The store was too busy for me to try it on and by then, I had somewhere else I needed to be anyway.
Upon returning home, I found that my original hanger had been swapped out for a disposable plastic one and there’s a small dark stain on the back of the dress. While the alterations were professionally done and the dress fits better than it did than when I first got it, I now have to spend extra time and money to take my dress to the dry cleaners (and hope that nothing goes wrong there).
I can’t say «Yay, I’m a fan,» and I can’t say that I’ve experienced better as I have never had a formal dress altered before, but I will probably explore other options the next time I need something altered.

After seeing good reviews went in twice, first time with 2 shorts needing stitching, and 2 dress pants, one requiring stitching and one hemming. Advised the girl in front that the hem length should be the same as the other pair. When got back the shorts were stitched very well and the dress pants stitched, but no work done on hem. Only charged $ 20 which was still great price for the 3.
Went back about a week later with just two dress pants to be hemmed, this time with a needle pulling the hem up to where it should be on one, and again asked for them to hem the other at the same length. Again, the one with the needle was hemmed, the 2^nd was not. This time $ 23.
Moral of the story, either have their staff put in marks of where to hem, or be sure to fix the hem length yourself first. While they are open Saturdays, it usually seems quite busy. I dont think the girl out front speaks english very well, but if you make sure they understand what to do it looks like they do a very good job and a good price.

Wonderful service, quick turnaround time and quality work!

I had several dress pants fixed by Dorcas and they fit perfectly now, as if they were custom made for me. The staff was so nice and made me feel comfortable during the fitting and pinning. I returned to get a dress altered in several areas and now the dress fits just right! Thank you Be!

Place is great! Friendly, professional service and a mindset of the utmost attention to detail!
I had two pairs of really expensive AG jeans that were too long. They promised a quick turnaround and delivered. I never had to get jeans altered so I was a bit skeptical about the process… Dorcas’s took the time to explain exactly what they were going to do (to keep the worn look on the cuff). I was very impressed when I picked them up and couldn’t even tell they had been altered. Yes, they were that good! I will definately use them for any/​all my alterations.

Seriously, the smoothest and best deal you’ll find in Tampa. I brought my suit pants in to be altered. They did them in a few days time and the pants fit perfect. I’ll never go anywhere else. They are super friendly and really helpful.

I tried out this cute little alterations place for the first time last month. They were efficient and reasonably priced. Quality work on dress hems, a zipper and jeans. I would definitely return. The only complaint is the parking lot can be tricky during traffic.

I am in love with Dorca’s. So far I have had 3 dresses altered here, including my rehearsal dinner dress and my wedding dress. I brought a fairly complicated project in to Dorca’s and they were able to do wonders. I had a relaxed time line for two dresses, but one that I needed within a week was finished right on time. This is the best alteration shop that I have been to in Tampa

Update on my review since this time around, I DID get something altered for myself.
I had a bridesmaid dress that needed plenty of alterations. It was one size too big and too long. The bride had specific rules that the measurement from hem to floor must be 20 inches. I was measured and the dress was pinned together. She even pinned it at the chest to make sure it wasn’t too revealing.
A week later, I come back to pick it up. A different girl was there and had a little trouble finding my dress. It doesn’t seem like they have a very good organizational system, but nonetheless, she eventually found it. It fit perfectly, and I was very satisfied.
Thank you, Dorcas!

I personally don’t know a whole lot about alterations, but I have come here on several occasions with my wife and it is the only place she will go to get alterations. The ladies who work here are nice and very knowledgable. Betty has never complained about the dresses she has had altered. I personally like that they a couple couches that I can sit on while she is getting fitted. :)

The work they do is second to none! I’ve gotten a few items (mostly dresses) altered with them and I’ve never been disappointed.
Very professional and timely service.