Rita’s Custom Dress & Alterations

Rita altered a dress of mine a few months back and it turned out beautiful. So no complaints there. But on two separate occasions, I’ve gone by the store to see a closed sign on the door. However, each time I tried calling before, and got no answer. So I figured she might be busy so I’d just come by. It would be VERY helpful if she would create a voicemail message when she’s not going to be there or something that lists her lunch break so I don’t waste my time going to a business that is closed during normal business hours. Maybe I’m the freak person this has happened too, but after yesterday, I finally decided to just go someplace else. But, that being said, if I need more work done, I will give her a call, but won’t go there if she doesn’t answer. Her quality of work is five stars.

I needed my dress taken in, one week before my wedding. I saw the reviews on Unilocal for Rita and decided to see if the alterations could be done on such short notice. I called her and she could not have been nicer and asked me to bring the dress in that day. She was super sweet and had the dress finished and absolutely perfect in 24 hours. Thank you Rita!

If you’re looking for a place to get your dress altered, you’ve found it. Rita is a life-​saver. She does everything herself and does proficient work. I was super stressed I needed a major alteration within a week, and she completed it same-​day within 3 hours! She is so sweet, reassuring, and calming. Another review I read about her being the Fairy Godmother of dress alterations is definitely accurate. I feel so lucky I found her today!

Rita was amazing to work with. Her price was very reasonable, and she enjoyed other people’s happiness through her work. My dress was very lacey with lots of layers. And instead of just telling me that she would charge $ 300 extra to open up everything, she asked if I could wear slightly higher heels (which I could) so I could save this money for something else! She was also very fast, and accommodated my fiancé’s last minute alteration request. I’m very happy with the work that she did and would highly recommend her to others!

Ms. Rita is wonderful! As a first time walk in she offered to fix my dress while I waited and was done in less than 5 mins! All because she was closing for over a week the next day. I so appreciate her. She has a faithful customer! Thank you!

Rita is amazing at alterations. She did my wedding gown and a few other dresses. She has always done a wonderful job and always has had my dresses ready early! Not only is she talented, she had a big heart. She’s one of the sweetest most genuine people out there. The only the down side is that, now that she’s so busy she doesn’t take anything other than wedding gowns and formal dresses.

I love love love Rita she’s such a sweet lady, I took in my wedding dress and its a big gown and she told me not to worry she will alter it for me, prices are reasonable and she’s very clean and super kind. I had taken my dress to other places and I kept hearing the same thing, «it’s too much work» but Rita knew what needed to be done and she told me, don’t worry everything will be ok and that she would work on it asap, my wedding is 24 days away and she took my dress last minute. So happy my dress is in great hands! I had to hug Rita for her kind loyal service. Humble and wonderful lady. Rita is a hard working lady her work is fantastic you won’t regret hiring her :)

Rita is the fairy godmother of wedding dress alterations — she’s incredibly sweet and supportive and does an amazing job with the alterations! It’s quite obvious that she loves what she does :). Thank you Rita for helping me with my wedding dress!

Rita is a fantastic seamstress has none lots of work for me over the years however now if you aren’t fitting for a wedding dress don’t bother she tries to make a funny like I don’t need you little people, is overworked tired all the time took me over a month to get my jeans back love her to death but it is time for a new alteration person that has time for me Peggy

I took my wedding dress to Rita and I couldn’t have been more pleased. Don’t go in expecting to have a high tech experience. Rita runs an a cash only business and only paper based. I say good for her! It’s her business do as you want!
She did exactly as I asked with my dress. Took her time and met with me multiple times. Very kind and very patient. If you need detailed work done for a special occasion she is your gal!

Don’t bother unless you have a wedding dress. My wife had her dress altered here as well as all her bridesmaids. Great work. Even did a number of my shirts, jeans, etc. over the years. Been a dedicated, loyal customer.
Called to see about turnaround time on some pant alteration. Rita refused the work and said she has too many dresses to bother with anything else.

Hands down THE best place to go for any alterations! This is the most fun and the most positive experience I could have had altering my wedding gown. Rita is very kind and extremely talented. My wedding gown has a very intricate lace pattern along the bottom and she was able to take inches off length and reattach the lace perfectly. My dress looks ask though it was never altered and fits beautifully. She also altered all my bridesmaids dresses very quickly!

I came to Rita’s with a rush job and she was wonderful! She had my dress done within 24 hours. She did a beautiful job and my dress looks very professionally done. I would give it 5 stars except that she takes cash only. My job was small and not over priced– but if I had a large order, I’m not sure I would have cash to pay for it.

Rita is absolutely amazing! She saved us in a pinch, in a very short time-​frame for my daughter’s prom dress. It seems as if she works through the night like a tireless little elf to get everything done and obviously takes great pride in her business. Her prices are reasonable and her work is impeccable. She has gained a lifetime client in me. I love this woman!

I always say that Rita is like my own personal fairy godmother (which is funny that another review thinks that too!) Every time I walk through her door and put a dress on, she makes me feel gorgeous. Not only do her dresses fit like a glove, she will go on and on about how beautiful you are (which is necessary when you are standing in front of a mirror staring and poking at yourself) She even once worked overnight, and stayed open past hours in order for a fellow bridesmaid in a wedding to get her dress fixed. Hers got so botched from going to someone else that she didn’t even have enough room to walk in it. Rita didnt even hesitate to wait for her to get there and had it ready in the morning. Never go to anyone else. Rita is AMAZING and also has GREAT prices.

Oh my gosh, Rita was fantastic! I needed a couple pairs of pants hemmed for a business trip and she took care of me… hemmed them perfectly and did it for a very competitive price. Thank you Rita

came in and had a tux altered (pants, vest and jacket) a week before a wedding and Rita had it done in 3 days. she did everything exactly how it looked on a picture that the bride and groom requested. really nice lady, easy to talk to and charges a fair price for the work.

Excellent service!!! Rita is the best!
Great job, affordable prices and the best attention ever!!!

Rita did a great job on my wedding dress and my bridesmaid’s dresses. She almost cried when I told her I wanted to cut the train, and asked me about 10 times if I was sure, but in the end she made the dress exactly what I had pictured in my head and I loved it!
Rita is super quick too! My MOH was pregnant for the wedding so Rita told her to come back a few days before the date and she would do the alterations overnight so the dress would be a perfect fit! Great service!
A few things to know before you go, no deal breakers, just helpful information. 1) CASH ONLY! Pay when you pick up. 2) She doesn’t take appointments so you might get right it or you might have a few people ahead of you. If that happens, just go grab a bite at the restaurant next door and come back. 3) The place is kind of small and only has one dressing room. I think is she planning on moving to a bigger location, so I will need to update my review when that happens. 4) Move away from the door after you walk in. There is a motion detector that sets off a doorbell sound that does not stop until you get out of the way.
Overall, Rita did a fantastic job and I would trust her with any major alteration in the future.

Pretty sure Rita is my fairy godmother!!! I received a dress from MN for a wedding I am flying back to MN for in seriously a week… Low and behold the bust doesn’t fit at all. I went to another ‘alterations’ shop and they said it was impossible to fix and they couldn’t so anything. Knowing this couldn’t be true I found Rita!
Took my dress in today on my lunch break. A lot needs to be done *** bust taken out… Waist taken in… Straps remover… And shortened by about 6″*** so this was at 1 I went back after work at 5 she had let out the bust fixing the waist as we speak and fixing the rest… Needless to say I go in for a fitting Friday after work and she’s sure it will be done and ready!
I am so relived! It was oober stressful. She’s the sweetest lady ever to! Miracle worker I tell you!
***all my alterations while living here in az will be done by Rita!***