Imelda’s Alterations

First time there. Walked in and wasn’t greeted OR acknowledged by the lady who works/​owns? this place, but actually by the customer she was with who turned around with a big smile and said hello. After the customer was finished and walked away, the lady still didn’t look at me with any sort of acknowledgement. Walked up to the counter and asked about my the items I needed altered. The whole time this woman was cold and very unfriendly. My husband picked up my items for me when they were ready and without having known of my experience when dropping off… he said, man that place isn’t friendly at all!!! I knew then that I wasn’t wrong! I had super high hopes for this place given the other reviews but I’m afraid its a no go for me. Rude and expensive is not an establishment I want to continue to give my business too. I

Very rude. Asked if it was possible to get my wedding dress altered by Dec 6^th, yes I know it is short notice (6 days) and I’m freaking out. (6 days away)
I had been asking for help to try my dress on I can’t latch it by myself. This is when I found out.
Called and asked her immediate response was, «I have another wedding dress, no I can’t do that, you waited until the last minute, no.» I then calmly said, okay, that is fine. can you recommend someone who can? «No, no one can do something like that.» Uh, thanks?

I had my LA Kings Jersey altered here here after doing research on Unilocal.The sleeves were too long. They did an amazing job! I was told it would take 3 days but she got it back to me the next day, just in time for the Kings vs Sharks game. And the price was crazy inexpensive!

She does good alterations work but she takes a long time to get things done. I have had to leave items there for 3 weeks to get fairly simple alterations done. She takes too many silly emergencies of people who fail to plan ahead and insist things are done NOW and doesn’t have enough help. I would go somewhere else but the other tailor in Napa is backed up just as long with stupid emergencies as well.

I’m so happy I found her! I’ve recently lost a lot of weight but had spent a good deal of money on my wardrobe and love so many of my items I couldn’t bear to part with them. She’s done an amazing job with each piece custom tailoring them to my figure and far more flattering than they were before. I’m headed there today to ask for a rush alteration! I need something ready to go for a work conference on Monday. I have high hopes and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she can get it done. If anyone can it is Imelda! She’s wonderful and I’ll never take my alterations to anyone else in Napa!

My husband and I have been to Imelda’s twice now, and are gathering items to bring in for a third trip! The first time, we had only a week before a Vegas trip and my husband had bought a $ 90 pair of Lacoste swim trunks for $ 17. They were too big in the waist and she was able to completely take apart the back side and make them fit. For myself, I’ve had her take in the straps on a couple of dresses, and she did a great job. She’s great at what she does, and her helpful, friendly staff members are an extra bonus. The rates are reasonable and we’ll be back!

Love Imelda. She is so cute.
I felt super comfortable getting my dress pants altered for my wedding. Coming back with some suits to get altered soon.

Brought in a gown for hemming but found out not done by appointed time, she did it within 2 hours and gave us a fair discount. Imelda takes responsibility and is considerate.
We will return and will refer her definitely!

I’ve had Imelda and Oyuna do a handful of alterations for me and I couldn’t be more pleased. Unlike some other alteration businesses in town, they were able to do my dress shirts which is one of my biggest issues when it comes to buying clothing. The prices are fair. I’ve had dress shirts, jackets, and chinos altered so far, all with great results. I now refer all of my friends and family to them.

Quality sewing done on inside liner of jacket. Done in less than a week and at a reasonable price (considering I have no sewing skills). I would definitely go back!

Absolutely the BEST alterations in Napa County!!! Highly experienced (decades, I think) and intuitive. She can deseminate a garment visually and know what needs to be done. Prices are super reasonable. All knowledgeble, and personable. I’ve been with Imelda for years. In all fairness, sharing my best kept secret with you.

I have had clothes altered by some of the finest seamstresses in Scottsdale and San Francisco, but Imelda surpasses them all at her attention to detail and professionalism. I would recommend her to the most discriminating ladies of style and quality.

Excellent service! Friendly and great value. My repair was completed the same day. .. was happy to leave a good gratuity.
I paid cash, so I’m not sure if they accept credit cards. ..

I’ve heard great things about Imelda, but I had a different experience. I brought in my chef jackets because the hems were too long. She charged me $ 20 for each, she was very rude when I came in to pick them up (because she was oh so very swamped and I was taking up her time), AND she cut the sleeves even though I didn’t ask her to! So now I have to work with too short sleeves, and the hem’s still too long. Perhaps she’s slipping? I see that someone else had a similar experience but it’s under the «unrecommended» reviews which I find very interesting… In any event, I will NOT be returning to Imelda!

I went to Imelda’s after work and got to her place at 5:30pm. She sounded very inconvenienced and told me she didn’t know how long my alterations would take because she had a lot of work to do. She said if I had more than 1 item, she would give me a better deal. I had 4 pairs of pants that needed hemmed and the waist taken in.
She again stated she was very busy and she was about to close. I asked her if I should come back and she said no, but that I would be her last customer for the day. I went back a couple of weeks later to pick up my pants, and she charged me $ 112 dollars to alter 4 pairs of slacks! That’s $ 28 for each pair! Then when I put the slacks on to go to work, the length was still too long and touching the floor. Now I have to get it altered again, but I’m definitely not going back to Imelda.

Found a new favorite!
Imelda & her staff really helped me out with some last minute alterations. I was in a panic, was calling around trying to find someone, anyone who could hem my pants within 24hrs. I was desperate. I called at 9am on the dot, and explained my situation. Imelda said «no problem, I’m here all day. Bring your pants.»
I showed up at her place in downtown Napa (it’s in a professional office building) and there were 2 other people there working away. The place is tiny, and they are very busy. I tried on the pants, they pinned them for me, talked to me about the right length I needed, and asked me what time I wanted to come back for them.
When I returned for my pants the next day, they fit perfectly & the seams all matched.
Best part? The price! They were extremely reasonable, and could have totally ripped me off, or worse.
I would highly recommend Imelda’s Alterations.

Needed a dress altered within two hours (because greene’s cleaners had two days and didn’t finish). She altered the dress right away and didn’t even charge for rush order. The alteration was perfect and she made the tear look like new. Found a new favorite place for alterations!

She did a great job on some pants for my husband. I plan on taking her a pair of my pants next week.
I wanted to write this review specifically to mention that she does NOT take credit cards, which is not what the business info heading says. Cash or check only.

Imelda is amazing!!! She has hemmed jeans, shortened sleeves, and made a shirt that was 2 sizes to big fit perfect! My husband and I take all of our clothes to her. Her prices are also great and average turn around is about a week depending on how busy she is. We highly recommend her!

This business has been in a new location for several months now but Unilocal has been neglectful enough not to update it despite many attempts.
941 Lincoln Avenue
Napa, CA 94 558