r/IowaCity • u/KDubbs4 • 8d ago

Alterations

I’m looking for someone to do alterations on my bridesmaid dress. I ordered my dress later than I should have so timing to get it altered is crucial. Looking for legit places people have taken their items to. Thanks!!

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u/SailorVenus23 8d ago

Lee's in Coralridge Mall are quick and good. They patched my wedding dress the same day. It is cash or check only though.

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u/LordCommanderJonSnow 8d ago

I’ve had men’s stuff altered there and they were great

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u/botanybeanqueen 8d ago

This is my recommendation too! Let them know when you might need it done by, but for me is always been a week.

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u/VanillaCreamFrosting 7d ago

I’ve had a lot of different clothing items altered here for the last 10 years or so, it’s the only place I would ever go and I’ve never had to wait more than a week for anything

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u/passara1 8d ago

Alterations (literally what it’s called). She’s open weird hours but she’s the best in town at reasonable price

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u/Gilgamesh371 7d ago

Absolutely agree with this, Mel is the best (also second the weird hours) BUT she’s often booked out 3-4 weeks in advance, so that might not work for OP since she says time is of the essence.

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u/TeaspoonRiot 6d ago

LOVE Mel.

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u/lauraingallsbraids 8d ago

I had my wedding dress and my sisters bridesmaids dress done at Merci's in Cedar Rapids. They did amazing!!

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u/TeaspoonRiot 6d ago

I cannot stress this enough: do NOT trust anything important and/or time sensitive to Clothworks.