Jenkins Joan Seamstress

I recently had Joanie alter my wedding dress my taking in the waist, creating a bustle that can be dropped into a train and hemming it. She did a fantastic job and made me feel so comfortable and welcome every single time I walked through her doors. At first I was actually nervous about how difficult the dress would be to alter because I planned to wear a corset underneath which takes my waist down by around four inches and I already have a 12 inch difference between my bust and waist. However after looking at a few of the dresses Joanie was already working on and talking with her a bit I knew she could handle it and felt much better. My dress turned out beautifully and I’m so glad I went with Joanie.

Will never use this place again because of lack of professionalism, use North Cleaners and alterations on Market street. I needed sleeves shortened on a leather jacket. Joan said it would be ready in about10 days to two weeks, I came back after 14 days on Friday. She seemed nice, said sorry it’s not ready come back tomorrow, Saturday. I arrived at 11:30 on Saturday, she then reached for a bag and Tossed the jacket at me in a huff and said I can’t do it and good luck finding someone who can work on leather. In 30 minutes I found A PROFESSIONAL alterations, North Cleaners and Alterations @ 413 N. Market street, excellent job completed in one week.

Joan is not only an excellent streamstress, she is one of the nicest people you will meet. I bought a maxi dress to wear at a friend’s wedding, however, it was too long. Because she is so talented she is very busy so I gave her as much time as possible and she did not disappoint. I love this lady!

I had the pleasure of using Joan’s services. She altered my wedding dress by shortening the straps and length of the dress to accommodate my petite frame.
She was very personable — but at times, was absent-​minded (at the time I worked with her, her shop was overflowing with dresses because it was Prom season).
It took a total of 3 – 4 visits before my wedding dress was complete (she had to shorten the straps, hem the dress, and add a bustle in the back.) The total cost of alterations for my dress? $ 75. Her prices can’t be beat.
If you’re in no hurry to get your altered item back and are money-​conscious, she’s the to go-​gal.