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Ette the Wedding Tailor
1747 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
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Ette the Wedding Tailor

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Sa
Review №1

I used Ette the wedding tailor for my wedding dress alterations in August 2020. I had quite a big and detailed dress and they did an amazing job with it! I actually had a concern one week before my wedding about how the top of my dress fit, and they were able to work with me in two days to make it fit absolutely perfect on my wedding day! They also made me feel very safe with their covid precautions! My advice to to speak up early because they will listen and try to help you! I am so glad I chose them!

Ra
Review №2

What a joyous experience this was! I only have experience with one other tailor in my life and it was less than ideal. The ladies at Ette are so fabulous! And also I feel VERY reasonable cost! They go over everything with you from how to bustle and how to tape your dress. They are true artists in that they understand the female body and how clothes move on it. Everyone was extremely kind and accommodating! I would recommend them 100%!

Gr
Review №3

Met with me several times to make sure the dress still fit perfectly after my wedding was postponed last year. Not enough words to describe how amazing and gracious they were to work with!

Em
Review №4

I had a wonderful experience at Ette. I brought in my wedding dress I bought at another dress store and they helped tailor it to perfection. I didn’t need a lot of work done, so it only took two fittings. Very professional and beautiful space - can’t say enough good things!

De
Review №5

I work in the wedding industry and once the time came for me to get alterations to my own wedding dress, I knew I had to go to the best - Ette was the place that was continuously brought up & recommended. I now see why!Each appointment was really seamless (no pun intended). My guests and I always felt welcomed and taken care of; each seamstress we worked with carefully explained the process, took careful notes and walked us through next steps.I was very fortunate in that my dress didnt need too many alterations in terms of structure and fit (just some taking in on the shoulders), but boy, was my bustle a BEAST! Were talking three layers of fabric that were pinned together randomly. The French bustle I initially wanted didnt end up working out because of the gown design, but Ariana took the time to carefully explain and show us the alternative option -- which ended up being just as beautiful!Additionally, they didnt oversell us, but made thoughtful suggestions -- such as sewing on my belt for convenience and moving flower material from my skirt to the back lace of my gown to cover a scar I was self-conscious about. I never would have even considered the latter as an option, but it was genius and more cost-effective than make-up coverage.But dont just take my word for it -- these photos hopefully do their work justice. My gown fit like a dream and I received so many compliments on our wedding day!

Ma
Review №6

I had my Rime Arodaky gown altered at Ette for my wedding and they are just the best. As a Covid my relationship with the team at Ette spanned over a year and they were so responsive and flexible when our plans had to change and they did an amazing job making sure that my gown was perfect for me. Our wedding isnt until the end of August but Ill be sure to share a picture of their impeccable work after our special day.

La
Review №7

Im so glad I brought my wedding gown to Ette for alterations! From my first consultation appointment, Goli made me feel so comfortable and was great about answering my questions and explaining the alterations process. Due to Covid, I attended all of my fittings solo (I was very glad that Ette was taking appropriate precautions, requiring masks, etc.) and Goli always offered to take pictures for me, asked about wedding plans, and went out of her way to make each appointment still feel fun and exciting. The whole team at Ette was very organized, responsive, professional, and transparent about pricing. When my dress needed some last-minute alterations, Kpoene was wonderful about working with me to come up with a plan and reassuring me that my dress would fit perfectly. The best part: it did!!! My dress fit like a glove and was perfect for my wedding day, thanks to the wonderful team at Ette!

Jo
Review №8

I had my wedding dress altered here. They did a great job at making sure I was comfortable and that everything fit like a glove!

Ma
Review №9

Ette was so considerate with my alterations and made every effort to make sure everything down to the smallest detail was handled with care. I was surprised that I was working with different seamstresses each appointment but everyone there is so knowledgable that I felt like everyone had a hand in making my dress look perfect. I had so much anxiety about buying a dress that wasnt exactly what I was looking for off the hanger. After my second fitting it came to life and I couldnt have been happier with the final look.

Jo
Review №10

Amazing store with dedicated dressmakers making magic happen with alterations! Inspiring to visit.

To
Review №11

I had the best experience working with Goli at Ette! She made this process the most seamless it could be and honestly it was the only stress free part of wedding planning in a pandemic because they made it so simple and the outcome couldn’t have been better. I was extremely nervous to have my beautiful Floravere dress altered after some bad experiences with alterations going awry at other shops, but I quickly trusted Goli and the Ette team’s expertise and I was thrilled with how my dress turned out. They were very clear about what they’d be doing to the dress every step of the way, offered recommendations on fit and under garments and how best to bustle the dress based on its style. I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day thanks to the team!Process wise for the bride it’s a breeze. I love that they set up all 3 of my appointments in one fell swoop so I could “set it and forget it” and just show up when planned. When I visited the shop each time it was warm and inviting, the space itself is beautiful and I felt so glamorous. Even though I couldn’t have guests with me due to COVID I was able to FaceTime and Goli took a bunch of photos for me each time to ensure I could share.They have straight forward and clear cut pricing for alteration services and post wedding cleaning and preservation. In my experience with tailors in the past I always feel like the pricing is so ambiguous and I appreciated Ette’s transparency. Thanks for everything!

Ma
Review №12

Ette is amazing! They did wonders and miracles on my dress! Best in the city!

An
Review №13

Fast turnaround, even during Covid. Safe Covid 19 precautionsWedding dress perfectly after their tailoring services. Professional and helpful team. Boutique feeling. Great experience.

Ly
Review №14

I worked pretty exclusively with Ariana and she was an absolute angel to work with. The moment I walked in I felt welcomed and that her attention was undivided.There were so many little things we need to do to my dress. Put fabric where there wasnt, hem, add a simple bustle, shorten the torso, take in the hips and thighs, shorten the straps, and attached a belt I made myself but didnt finish.Not only did she make me feel that the adjustments were doable, but that they were fairly simple fixes. It definitely put my mind at ease as I was stressing about whether or not some of these things could be done. I picked up my dress with my two matrons, to whom she explained thoroughly how to bustle my dress and even last minute bought a set of earrings for the big day. I had plenty of time to spare and am forever grateful for all of Arianas vision and work on my dress. Thank you!

Le
Review №15

Ariana did an impeccable job altering my wedding dress, I couldnt have been happier. I didnt fuss with my dress at all on my wedding day and it was so comfortable.Ariana was so patient and knew just what needed to be done when I mentioned even the tiniest of adjustments. She also created a beautiful bustle.I appreciated her thoughtfulness and attention to detail when she went above and beyond her job duties - I bought my dress from a sample shop and it had a small black grease mark on the bottom of the skirt. It was a bummer but it wasnt really visible so it didnt bother me very much. Lo and behold, when I came back for my third appointment she told me she did a little googling and was able to get it out! Talk about good service. I recommend Ette and Ariana to all brides!

Va
Review №16

The experience was fabulous from beginning to end. We cant imagine going anywhere else. True professionals with great attention to detail.

La
Review №17

Recently had my BHLDN gown tailored at Ette. The whole process was pretty simple, I believe you get up to 3 fittings, I had my dress completed and back in my closet one month before the wedding! It was a huge stress off of me to know that I had a perfect fitting dress for my big day. My only qualm was that my initial consultation required alterations that weren’t totally needed which drove up the price. I voiced my concerns with the price with Ette and they listened!! I came in for an additional consultation and they advised to what alterations were absolutely necessary which reduced the price to something much more manageable. So my advice to brides during the initial consultation is to be clear on each suggested alteration and price, and evaluate what’s really needed.Overall, I’m so happy with how it turned out!

Ni
Review №18

Came here for a rush job after a bad experience with a different alterations service. My wedding dress fit perfectly after using Ette! I received a bunch of compliments on my dress, Ill add pictures once I get them back from my photographer!

Ma
Review №19

Document Everything! The centerline of the bodice of my lace wedding dress was cut and the center point removed before the design was agreed upon. Goli originally denied that this had been done, the loss of the lace centerpoint, but because there were pictures and an email documenting the original condition, and that the design was still under discussion, she suddenly said she would “ask the seamstress” how this happened. Lace is forgiving, and although the center point could not be retrieved, the dress was patched so that it would not be noticeable to guests.The dress was then scheduled for pick-up 3 weeks prior to the wedding. But it could not be taken home. The lace at the shoulder tops was raggedly cut and hanging unevenly. Again, after showing pictures and reminding them of the discussion, this was patched and the dress was picked up the following week. Document Everything—your wedding dress is their hostage.

Ja
Review №20

Ariana was a dream to work with! I was getting a custom top made by Kpoene at Mignonette and used Ette for my skirt alterations. Her and Kpoene were so patient and understanding as we tweaked a few things in the last hour. I even bought a belt the week before my wedding, after they had finished my skirt alterations, and they carefully sewed into my skirt with invisible thread and did not charge me extra even though it took them about 30 minutes to get it right.I would have never been able to achieve my bridal look without the hours of work and insane amount of love the team put into my outfit. I was not a bride who enjoyed the wedding planning, but the thing I miss the most is the incredible team of talented women at Ette. THANK YOU Kpoene, Ariana, and the incredible team at Ette for working tirelessly to give me a fire bridal look!!!

Ju
Review №21

Great experience, created the wedding dress of our dreams for our daughter.

Pa
Review №22

Beautiful job on my daughter wedding dress.

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  • Address:1747 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
  • Site:http://ettetailor.com/
  • Phone:+1 773-880-9141
Categories
  • Clothing alteration service
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:11am–7pm
  • Wednesday:11am–7pm
  • Thursday:11am–7pm
  • Friday:10am–6pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Health and safety
  • Appointment required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Highlights
  • Black-owned:Yes
  • Women-led:Yes
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