Deolinda’s Tailoring & Alterations

I love Deolinda’s. I rented homecoming and prom dresses from her for four years and they were always one of a kind. I never had to worry if someone else had the same or similar dress. Her alterations were always spot on and I loved how I felt my gowns. She made suggestions for accessories that totally made my outfit a ¹⁰⁄₁₀. I would recommend her services for homecoming, prom, formal occasion, anything where you need formal wear.

Not a great experience my second time in the store. Procrastination pervades. An item with a number of alterations and a new zipper that was said to be done one week took three. I suppose the volume of work fluctuates a great deal, but get some back up before I go back.

I’ve been going to Deolinda’s for years now! She has altered several formal dresses for me, including my prom and multiple bridesmaid dresses. The prices are terrific and my dress always comes back exactly the way I wanted it. I just sent my Mother to Deolinda for custom curtains and a table runner for her outdoor dining area and they look fantastic!

This was a terrible experience. My husband has been going to Deolinda’s for years for his alterations, so I thought I would give it a try.
On Monday, October 19^th, I brought a navy blue cardigan that needed a light stitch on a cloth belt that ripped off. She told me she wasn’t feeling too well and that it would be a couple days, but definitely be ready by Thursday, October 21^st. I went in 15 DAYS LATER, November 3^rd and this was my experience:
A) She was flirting with a young gentleman for about 5 minutes while I was waiting in line. Her only acknowledgment to me was that I should shop in her dated, old gowns she has while she finishes her flirtation.
B) When she finally took me, she took an additional 10 minutes and searched all over the store because she couldn’t find my sweater. When she finally did it was crunched up in a tiny ball and WASNT EVEN WORKED ON!
C) She insisted that she could do the work in 2 minutes, although I told her I would just come back later. She insisted that I shouldn’t leave and said, it wouldn’t be a problem because she has BLACK THREAD (I had a NAVY BLUE cardigan). I told her that «I don’t want black thread, and that I had taken it to her because I wanted it done professionally.»
(If I wanted a hack job, I could have done it myself.)
D) I expressed to her my disappointment that the garment wasn’t done in a timely fashion (15 DAYS) and her response to me was «DID YOU NOT HEAR ME??? I WAS SICK!!!»
This was VERY unprofessional. Deolinda needs to understand that it’s not the customers problem if she can not deliver what she promises on. This is a business and customers should not suffer because she cannot balance her personal life and her work load.
I simply took back my unfinished, unworked on cardigan and left with Deolinda for 15 DAYS. I brought it to Fashion Cleaners located at: 1152 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33 756 (less than a mile away) and they will have it ready for me by tomorrow!!!
My husband and I will never be returning to this establishment. If she had acknowledged that she had made a mistake or apologize even once, this could have been prevented, but her attitude and lack of care for other peoples property is unacceptable. I will not be giving any more of our business to this poorly ran shop and I deeply suggest that you don’t as well.
On a side note, when I spoke ti my husband about this incident, he had informed me that many times his items are not done on time either in the past.

I picked this place out of a couple options because of the convenient location. The first time I went to her for my wedding dress alteration, she picked apart my dress & continually stated the poor quality of the material. Standing there in front of the mirror this didn’t make me feel good.
By the time she had ripped everything apart we agreed on what needed to be done & a reasonable price was first suggested. We agreed to the terms and set a date a few months later to try the dress on again.
When I came back, nothing had barely been done. She made several excuses for not being able to get to my dress but mainly resorted back to picking on the poor quality of the dress as to why it was taking longer than ‘usual.’ Meanwhile at least five business people walked in and handed her their blouses/​pants etc. told her they were on a tight deadline and that they needed it by a certain time and if she came through they’d make it worth her wild. She agreed to every single one… while I was standing there in a ripped up wedding dress and she told me it would be another month or two. So basically if you’re willing to bribe her she’ll get it done on time.
By the third time I went to pick up the dress, she had lost my veil and the dress still wasn’t done. Plus she wanted to charge us a ridiculous amount because she said it took her more of her time to do it then she originally thought! What?! After several hours and many words exchanged, the dress was finally done and the price we paid ended up being okay despite what we had gone through.
I would NOT take my wedding dress here. She seems to put business people first and is very disorganized!

Their service is exceptional! I had never been there before, but as soon as I walked in the door they treated me as if I was a ten-​year customer. I visited other seamstress shops to attempt to get an item fixed and they all said it was beyond repair; this place took it and made it look brand spanking new! I will definitely return to give them my business!

I had 2 pairs of denim jeans hemmed and they turned out beautifully. I had nearly shredded the ends by walking in them while they were too long (shame on me, I know…) but when she was through with them they looked brand new. The shop was a bit messy and I’d recommend keeping your shoes on even while changing in the dressing room as I saw several sewing needles on the floor, but honestly it’s been like that inside every tailors I’ve set foot in. $ 20 for 2 denim hems with exactly matching thread, not too shabby!

These women are AMAZING! They hemmed my dress the same day. Thank you ladies. I will bring all my things here. No where else.

Deolinda’s really is a hidden gem in downtown Clearwater.
My story is simple. I was late on getting fitted for a suit/​tux for my wedding. The original location I chose to get fitted closed early so rather than get angry, I called around until I got to Deolinda’s. She said she was working late and that she’d be available to look at tuxes. I immediately drove down there and was fitted.
Yes, Deolinda’s shop is a little cramped, a little messy, but she’s been there for a long time and she knows what she is doing. She is very easy-​going and full of personality.
We received our tuxes as promised and she was available throughout the day for fittings and hems as needed, as my groomsmen came in at different times that day. In the end, I was very pleased by her flexibility and positive attitude.
I will be heading back to Deolinda’s soon for some additional work and know that I will be pleased with the results.

I had two pairs of Seven for All Mankind jeans altered at Deolinda’s. They offer original hem alterations where you can keep the distressed portion of the jeans kept instead of a new hem made with new non-​matching thread. She had the jeans done quickly, and was very personable and friendly. I was very happy with the results, and have found a local tailor who I can trust to do original hems for designer jeans. Finally!