Martha’s Alterations

When my go-​to seamstress had to retire, I was nervous about having to find one in Dallas because I was used to paying ridiculously low prices and not much in Dallas is ridiculously low priced. After doing some research on Unilocal,I decided to use Martha’s to alter some skinny jeans that were several inches too long and too wide in the calf area. Not only was she incredibly reasonable and very talented, she’s sweet and funny too. She even made my husband blush when she enthusiastically praised him for a job well done on my ring. I’ll be going back.

Martha has raised my standards for what it means to be a 5 star. I am new in Dallas and one of the first things I needed for my new job was a fantastic tailor. I had purchased several end of year suits online that were way to big to try to save money. Martha exceeded my expectations on every level. Literally, my suits look well over $ 500. As a matter of fact, I cannot even call her a tailor. She is like a suit magician, a complete artisan. She has a keen eye for how a suit is supposed to look and she can keep the shape of it for you. She doesn’t just pull it in at the sides and say «here you go». Instead, she carefully pins it in a way that keeps it looking just how it was designed to look, unless it was designed to look cheaply, in which case she fixed that for me too. Seriously, I love her. I love her as a person, I love her work, I love her deep commitment to her customers looking good. She completed both suits in less than a week to expedite it for the important occasion of my first day. She always calls me «my love» and «darling», she is an incredibly warm person. This really does matter when you have someone doing your measurements. She takes the way you look in your clothes incredibly personally, which is the most important part for me.
So, if I could make Unilocal magically grow a bonus star for the most amazing experience/​results/​person-​ability ever, I would do it in a New York second for Martha.

Martha is wonderful, funny, and an incredibly talented seamstress. I’m pretty sure my husband has never looked better in a suit — impeccable tailoring and incredible attention to detail. Her rates were also very reasonable. I will absolutely come here for all of my tailoring needs!

In the midst of my wedding planning, I moved from Austin to Dallas. I chose my mother’s wedding dress to wear to my wedding, a beautiful, handmade stunner that carried 30+ years of good luck. While in Austin, I had the dress altered to fit me (if you can believe it, my mom still had all the original fabric!) but wasn’t able to complete the final details and final fitting. In Dallas, with the wedding just a few months away, I felt helpless in trying to find an alterations specialist that could handle a task of such a special, vintage dress. I found Martha on Unilocal.After my initial meeting with her, not only was she so touched by my dress story but she was thrilled to take on such a challenge. MARTHA DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! Truly incredible work at a fair price. And she might just be one of the loveliest humans you will ever meet. Expect to receive lots of «love you’s» from Martha. If you are thinking of wedding dress alterations (or any alterations for that matter!), see Martha’s Alterations.

Hands down the best alterations EVER! I’ve lived in St Louis, Atlanta, NYC and now Dallas and nobody does it better. Martha takes the time to understand what you want and is meticulous about getting the job done correctly. There are times I’m satisfied with the fit and look, but she notices something else that needs fixing. She doesn’t give up until it’s perfect. I also enjoy a tailor that has a real opinion when asked. She’s never let me down on a tight turnaround. She’s an old school tailor with flawless work at reasonable prices. The only way to go wrong is to go elsewhere.

I recently lost 100+ pounds and my wardrobe has been in overhaul status since last October. I took a few pieces to Martha’s that I couldn’t bear to part with. I am currently a size 4 and all of the clothes I took were size 12 or larger. Eta worked a miracle! Everything fit and nothing looks «altered». I am very impressed. I’m 5“4 and I alter everything. Eta is the best in Dallas. Before going to Martha’s I was a regular at Harry’s Tailor Shop. Eta is better and her prices are amazing. Keep in mind she doesn’t take credit cards so have a check or cash ready when you pick up. You get quality work without the arrogance of some other local shops. She very easy going and very humble. I forgot about the clothes and went to get them 2 months later and she remembered me. I recommend her to everyone. If you want more info about Eta check out the article in the Dallas Morning News.

First, Etta (yes, her name is Etta– not Martha.) is excellent at what she does. I’ve been to several tailors in the past, and she’s the best. Also, she’s very sweet– not pushy with her opinion. She’s very flexible with scheduling. Her pricing is very reasonable for her work. The location is far from where I live but I won’t consider going to anyone else. Her work is worth the drive.

Great person to deal with. The location was a little odd but she makes you feel very comfortable. Great work at a great price.

She is a lifesaver! She took a bridesmaid dress from impossibly small to a perfect fit in a week! She is literally a magic worker — I don’t know what I would have done otherwise. Sweetest lady ever, to top it off! Truly a hidden gem. Keep your eyes peeled or you’ll miss it! I will forever take everything to Martha’s Alterations — no questions asked, darling!
Ps — I second the comment about Edna Mode. If you’re a fan of the Incredibles, she is the real life incarnation of Edna!

Had same experience as previous poster. I called for pricing information and was told she refused to give that over the phone; that she «needed to see the garment, please and thank you goodbye»
Definitely does not make me want to use her for alterations.

Like others have said Martha’s is THE best. Actually, her name is Ethel not Martha, if you ask she will tell you, but people assume it’s Martha (Her and I joke about it). Her service is out of this world, she tells you how much she loves you, teases you about bringing her «more work», and is just an overall pleasure to do business with. I’ve used her 5 – 8 times at this point having different men’s clothing from hemming business slacks to blue jeans, and recently Ethel been taking up all the «extra» fluff out of the back of my long sleeve dress shirts as well as the arms. And that hair do is awesome, there is no way about it… She is simply the best!

Have you ever seen The Incredibles? Remember Edna Mode? This is her, only taller. No joke.
I had a very unique situation. I have been preparing a detailed and realistic costume for Comic-​Con in San Diego. First, I had the cape made somewhere in Wisconsin, it took them 6 attempts and they still only got it sort of right (that was after I had to hand pick fabric to send them). Then I took it to yet another local tailor who only sort of fixed it.
Then there was the problem of the upper body armor. This piece started as a motorcycle jacket that was dyed and modified to the nth degree and I knew alterations to this needed to be done by someone who really knew what they are doing.
Thank goodness for Unilocal,I needed the best, and Unilocal helped me find her. She altered the upper body armor and cape perfectly, (something the others failed at). She took the time needed to do the job right. She cares about her work very much, and surprisingly, she charges very little to do so.
I am a very picky guy, and can be a bit of a perfectionist, especially in situations like this, and for my best suit for the next ComicCon, I am headed straight to her.

Martha is absolutely fantastic! & I would recommend her to everyone for any alterations needs. Work Clothes, Special Occasion Dresses, Wedding Dresses, EVERYTHING!
I had Martha bring in my wedding dress almost 3 whole dress sizes & her work is absolutely beautiful.
She pays attention to every little detail and is very meticulous about her adjustments, I am so glad I found her.
Brining in my dress was a lot of work for her & could have very easily turned out wrong because satin shows every little flaw and detail.
But her work was impeccable and beautifully finished.
Not only is she an amazing seamstress but her personality is absolutely fabulous and there is no better word to describe her.
I do not bring many people to my alterations appointments because I have such a small wedding party but Martha was so easy to talk to and she just made me feel like a beautiful bride to be!
Sometimes people do call her when she is in with a client and because she works alone she is always sure to tell the person on the phone she is with a client and unable to give the phone client her full attention.
That means so much to me that Martha covets the time she has with her clients in house even if it means inconveniencing clients on the phone.
Absolutely love Martha and am so thankful I found her!

I know Eta will never read this but the world needs to know that this woman is a complete treasure! She’s the sweetest, warmest woman in the world and sounds just like Zsa Zsa Gabor, dahling :)
I was in a bit of a bind and needed my wedding dress hemmed one week before I was set to leave for my destination wedding. A friend’s daughter referred me to Martha’s, as she’d taken a formal gown there in the past for an emergency alteration. Eta, the owner, worked total magic on the hem and fashioned the most beautiful French bustle on my designer gown.
I can’t wait to bring other clothing to Martha’s Alterations. I know that the work will be masterful and look absolutely perfect, no matter the deadline.

Martha was great to work with, very nice and listened to what I wanted. She actually charged me less than she initially said and her price was reasonable

I’m extremely happy with the service and the results. Service is extremely friendly. The lady calls everyone «love» or «dahling.» She only takes cash or check, and I had neither but she told me to take my hemmed bridesmaid dress and just send her a check. I went to the Chase ATM down the block and returned within 10 minutes to pay her the $ 55. I love that kind of trust and customer service.

Really enjoyed my experience at Martha’s Alterations. Martha is very good at what she does, but she is also a pleasure to work with, and is extremely nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place, and will be taking anything else I need altered here.

Just called to ask to be fit in for a bridesmaids dress alteration and she was really rude. She said she could fit me in tomorrow and then pretty much hung up on me and said she couldn’t give me an idea of what hemming charges generally run for bridesmaids dresses. Not very friendly at all…

This is the place to go for alterations! I had two last minute bridesmaid dress alterations needed and the ladies made it happen! These ladies work wonders!

This place is such a rare treat. A small throwback in time with great service and incredible skills. Ethel, who assumed the shop from a semi retired Martha, will have you feeling like you’re at home. The service and skill is a reminder of what once was, yet still modern and timeless in there execution. I encourage all in the neighborhood to support such a great shop.