Alterations By Kathy

Name: Alterations By Kathy
Address: 520 Chama St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA, Albuquerque, NM, US
Telephone: (505) 266-9530
Rating: 4.6

Albuquerque, NM

Bridal Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.6 Very Good · 131 reviews

Bridal Wear in Albuquerque, NM, with dress alterations and heirloom dress modernization.

Contact information

(505) 266-9530

Business hours

Sun —

Mon 9AM 5PM

Tue 9AM 5PM

Wed 9AM 5PM

Thu 9AM 5PM

Fri 9AM 5PM

Sat —

Address & map

520 Chama St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA

About Alterations By Kathy and their Bridal Wear services in Albuquerque

Alterations By Kathy is a bridal fashion studio in Albuquerque specializing in dress alterations and heirloom modernization. They work with both store-bought and online dresses, and have experience with vintage heirloom dresses that need a style update.

Kathy transforms heavy, oversized gowns into lighter, more modern pieces. Services include bust adjustment, hemming, sleeve modification, bustle addition, and replacing fabric layers. They offer competitive pricing and operate Monday through Friday from their Chama Street location.

Those looking to preserve sentimental details from a family dress find here the option to keep those elements while updating the overall design. The process includes multiple fitting sessions to ensure the final fit.

Also as: Tailors / Custom (Dresses)

Reviews of Alterations By Kathy

Reviews consistently highlight Kathy's talent for transforming difficult dresses into perfect pieces. Brides especially appreciate her skill at working with heavy gowns and making them more functional, whether removing layers, shortening hems, or adapting them for different seasons. Competitive pricing comes up as a recurring strength across multiple reviews. Kathy has also proven adept with heirloom dresses, updating vintage pieces with patience and respect for their sentimental value. Works well for brides seeking professional alterations without high costs, especially those bringing online purchases or family garments.

★ 4.6

Very Good · 131 reviews

Read reviews of Alterations By Kathy in Albuquerque, Bernalillo (NM).

Meriah Valverde-Duran

★★★★★ 5.0 2026-06-27 Google

My dress was bought online with my exact measurements and had long sleeves but when I tried it on it was to big and the sleeves to long and had no boning and the dress was super heavy and long. Kathy went above and beyond on my dress and turned a mess of fabric into a perfect dress for our perfect d…ay. She added a bussle, took off the extra layers and shortened everything and even took the sleeves off to make it summer friendly. Super affordable option. Thank you Kathy for making my dress perfect. ✨️❤

Gwen Goldsmith

★★★★★ 5.0 2026-03-07 Google

Beyond a doubt my favorite tailor in the world. I found Kathy because she did costumes for Drag Queens and they were gorgeous. I’m a bit chubby so I figured if she can make them look like sexy girls, she should have no trouble helping me look slimmer and taller. And it worked. I look great in everyt…hing she makes/alters and she is very sweet and loving. I call her friend now and bring her projects just to hang with her. Massively creative.

Maggie Hanson

★★★★★ 5.0 2025-08-26 Google

Love Kathy she has such a good eye for alterations, she is my go to as a short person who needs a lot of clothes hemmed! Definitely recommend!

Eunice c.

★★★★★ 5.0 2024-12-07 Google

I love Kathy! She's incredibly skilled at what she does. No matter what piece of clothing I bring to her, she always knows exactly what alterations are needed. I've been going to her for a while now, and she's affordable, quick but also genuinely kind and attentive.

Yohana Martinez

★★★★★ 5.0 2024-10-27 Google

I’m so happy I brought my wedding dress to Kathy! I wanted to change it for our one year anniversary party. My dress was so big and heavy, I knew I wanted to remove all that while still keeping its charm. I took my dress to Kathy had she had a beautiful vision. She’s very experienced and her work is… clean. She made what I wanted come true and her extra touches made my dress even more beautiful.

Kelsi Murphy

★★★★★ 5.0 2023-03-29 Google

Kathy is so great. She took this wedding dress which was too big, and altered it perfectly to me & added a bustle! I truly felt amazing & it’s thanks to Kathy. She is also incredibly reasonably priced. She gave me tips for the wedding & getting ready during our fittings, and I overall had a 5/5 expe…rience.

Hannah LaCourt

★★★★★ 5.0 2019-01-15 Google

Kathy worked on my wedding dress. A little background on my dress. It was an heirloom handed down to me from a friend who’s been like a mom to me. She was married in the early 1990s. Entirely lace and entirely beaded and had a 8-9 foot train satin with beaded accents. It was 80s/90s style and Kathy …modernized it beautifully. She took out the poofy shoulders, customized the neck line, added a beautiful tulle mermaid bottom and also removed the poofy train too. She was so patient with me considering I went up and down in my weight throughout the process. Excellent prices. I highly recommend her. A little advice before you choose any seamstress for your special day, make sure you are fully loaded with patience this is a process you do not want to rush. Take your time and try to enjoy it. It goes by so fast.

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