NLefashion Premium Tailor Shop

Women's Clothing Alteration | Skirt & Dress Hemming ☑️ NLefashion

Our Tailor & Seamstresses can alter all kinds of women’s clothing so that you are comfortable, stylish, and party-ready in no time.

You’ve spent hours, days, and perhaps even weeks to find the perfect apparel. It is the color and the style you were looking for, and the price you can afford. The only problem is that it is not fit perfectly so you’ll have to do some alterations.

Our primary goal is to ensure that your clothing fits flawlessly and our skilled and experienced in-house tailors pay close attention to the unique body shapes and proportions of each client. By doing so, we guarantee that your clothing will not only fit flawlessly but also enhance your overall appearance and boost your confidence.

Our alteration services including, but are not limited to:

  • Evening & Formal Dresses
  • Prom & Graduation Dresses
  • Skirts & Tops
  • Coats, Jackets & Blazers
  • Formal & Casual Pants

Evening Clothing & Dress Alteration Price List

Evening clothing alterations in Toronto typically cost between $195 and $275+ and the price can vary depending on the complexity of the alterations. Simple alterations like hemming or adjusting straps are on the lower end, while significant modifications or customizations can be more expensive.

Below you can find the average prices for all the womenswear alterations services we provide.

Evening Dress Hemming Cost Price List

Dress & Skirts Alterations Cost

Close Vents in Skirt$30
Shorten Lining$30
Chiffon/Sheer Fabric (each Layer)$50
Plain (Shorten/Lengthen)$50
Reattach the Original Hem on the Skirt$55
By Hand or Bias (Shorten/Lengthen)$65
Velvet by Hand (Shorten/Lengthen)$65
Horse Hair (each layer)$75
Sequin (hand or machine)$75
Knit Hem Hand Crochet (Shorten/Lengthen)$95
Close Vents in Skirts$35
Shorten Lining$45
Shorten One Layer (Cut Only)$60
Encore full, A-line hem (Shorten/Lengthen)$80
Horse Hair (each layer)$80
Knit Hem Hand Crochet (Shorten/Lengthen)$105
Sequin (hand or machine)$135
Formal 3+ Layers/Horsehair/Crinoline$185
Close Vents in Skirts$40
Shorten Lining$50
Formal 3+ Layers/Crinoline/Horse hair$250
Shorten Lining$20
Close Vents in Skirts$30
Reshape Regular Fabric 1-2 Panels$75
Reshape Chiffon/Shear 1-2 Panels $75
Reshape 5-11 Panels$155
Spaghetti Straps- Shorten$30
Shorten Wide Straps$35
Raise Shoulders (Sleeveless) with Details$55
Narrow Shoulders Plain (Reset Sleeve)$75
Raise Shoulders (Adjust Sleeve & Neckline)$95
Add or Take In Darts$25
Center Seam w/o Zipper- In/Out$40
Sides Plain w/o pockets w/o thru armhole- In/Out$45
Bodice Seams (includes princess seams)$45
Sides with Waist Seam (Dress)- In/Out$55
Center Seam with Zipper- In/Out$55
Sides w/o Pockets- In/Out$60
Add Boning $60
Zipper with Shirring, Gathers or Pleats $70
Sides Seam Thru Armholes- In/Out$70
Sides with Boning$75
Sides with Zipper- In/Out$75
Sides Reset Beaded- In/Out$95
Sides Partial Beaded- In/Out$105
Replace/Reset the Beaded Center Seam with a Zipper$135
Sides Full Beaded- In/Out$170
Sleeves Taper$35
Plain (Shorten/Lengthen)$45
Vented (Shorten/Lengthen)$55
Move Plackets (Shorten/Lengthen)$60
Shorten From the Top (Reset Sleeves)$65
Beaded Replace (Up to 3 rows of beads)- Shorten$110
Elastic- Replace$25
Split Seam- In/Out$30
Darts at Waist or Waistband$35
Waist Add Fabric- Out$35
Waistband Cut & Create Center Seam$45
Thru Sides w/o Waistband- In/Out$45
Lower Half Waist$55
Remove Waistband- In/Out$60
Lower Full Waist$75
Snaps/Hooks/Eyes$10
Blocking$25
Add Padding/Bra Cups/Bra$30
Lingerie Straps$30
Bra Cups$30
Bustle for Train (1-3 Loops)$40
Re-Attach Piping $45
Replace Zipper$45
Reline Skirt$55
Reversible Hem $75
Double Faced Fabric$145

Women Pants Alterations Cost

Plain S/L$35
Cuffs S/L$35
Plain Topstitch S/L$35
Pants in Short/Hem Short$35
Remove Zippers- S/L$40
By Hand$40
Jeans- Reattach Original Hem$40
With Knit Cuffs- Shorten$45
Stirrups/Elastic/Zippers- Shorten$45
Jeans Fancy- Reattach Original Hem$50
Reset Zippers- S/L$55
Double Faced Fabric Shorten$75
Remove Belt Loops Topstitch$15
Create belt loops$20
Remove Belt Loop on Seam$25
Seat Plain Seam I/O$25
Seat With Topstitch I/O$25
Waist Split Waistband$30
Thigh I/O$30
Waist Remove Waistband I/O$45
Lower Half Waist$45
Lower Full Waist$75
Re-Cut$95
Taper Legs$35
Sides w/o pockets I/O$40
Sides w/ pockets I/O$55
Crotch Lining$30
Half Lining$70
Pockets Remove/Shorten$25
Make Inside Pocket$35
Replace Zipper $45

Jumpsuit Alterations Cost

Plain S/L$30
Vented S/L$35
Move Plackets S/L$35
Sleeves Taper$40
From Top Reset Sleeves S/L$65
Beaded Replace Up to 3 Rows of Beads S/L$80
Spaghetti Straps Shorten$30
Wide Straps Shorten $35
Raise Shoulders (Sleeveless)$55
Raise Shoulders (Sleeveless) w/ Detail$55
Raise Shoulders (Adjust Sleeve & Neckline)$75
Narrow Shoulders Plain (Reset Sleeve)$65
Plain S/L$30
Cuff S/L$35
Topstitch Plain S/L$30
Shorten w/ Taper Hem$45
Lengthen w/Taper Hem$45
Lining Shorten$25
Remove Hem$20
Waist I/O$45
Seat I/O$30
Half Waist – Lower$40
Full Waist- Lower $65
Sides I/O$45
Center Seam w/o Zipper I/O$30
Center Seam w/ Zipper I/O$45
Straps Shorten$30
Taper Legs$40

Shirt & Blouse Alterations Cost

Make into Short Sleeves$30
Sleeves w/ Plackets- Move & Shorten$35
Sleeves w/o Moving Plackets Shorten$30
Sleeves Plain w/o Plackets- S/L$45
Fancy- Shorten $45
Wide Straps Shorten$45
Spaghetti Straps Shorten$30
Lingerie Straps$25
Shoulders- Raise w/ Sleeves$75
Shoulders- Raise w/o Sleeves$65
Shoulders- Raise Sleeveless with Detail$65
Shoulders- Narrow w/ Sleeves/Neckline/Detail$70
Darts$25
Sides Thru Armholes Sleeveless Top-In$40
Sides Thru Armholes with Sleeves- In$55
  
Shortening$40
T-Shirt Plain- Shorten$30
Press$10
Snaps/Hooks/Eyes$10
Move Buttons$10
Replace Zipper$40+zipper
Replace Elastic$35
Remove Collar$35

Women Suit & Blazer Alterations

Remove Imitation Buttonholes$15
Taper$40
Plain S/L$50
Replace Sleeve Lining$50
Vented S/L$60
Fancy S/L$65
Shorten Double Faced$75
 Shorten From Top$90
Shoulder Pad$25
Blade Pads$25
Raise & Shorten Back$50
Shatnez- Replace Collar Felt$55
Narrow Shoulders $70
Shoulders- Narrow/Shorten Sleeve from Top$95
Center Seams I/O$30
Center Seam w/vent in I/O$30
Close Double/Center Vents$30
Sides w/o vents I/O$35
Sides front only- In$35
Sides Thru Double Vents- I/O$45
Sides Thru Armholes- I/O$45
Sides Thru Armholes/Vents Comb- I/O$55
Move Buttons$20
Remove Buttonholes Imitation $20
Replace Button Set$30
Pocket- Close/Remove/Shorten$25
Make Inside Pocket/Reset Pocket$30
Snaps/Hooks/Eyes$10
Underarm Shields$30
Reattach Piping$35
Elbow Patches$35
Deepen Armholes$45
Shorten Suit Coat$75
Replace Lining$135+material

***Please note:
1)
These are the starting prices and the total price will depend on how much work needs to be done and the complexity of the Prom, Evening, or Formal dress
2) For dresses, such as gowns for weddings, that have special fabrics or adornments such as beads, lace, tulle or crystals there is an additional charge as the gown may require more extensive tailoring.

Evening, Prom & Cocktail Dress Skirt Hemming​

No matter how perfect the dress you’ve fallen in love with seems, evening & prom dress adjustments are almost a given. Whether your gown needs just simple dress hemming, a bustle added, or a whole remodeling, we are here and we will make sure it’s perfectly fitted, super comfortable, and party-ready. 

The ready-made evening dresses come in standard sizes and usually need a skirt hem alteration, as they have extra length to accommodate a variety of heights and shapes. Your dress hem should graze the floor and give you the freedom to walk, dance, and mingle with other students without worrying. NLefashion is here to make sure your dress is super comfortable and fits perfectly. Our store is located at 5146 Dundas Street West Etobicoke and we provide our clients with the highest quality evening dress alterations services.

A lot will depend on the time of year, the complexity of the dress, and your requirements. During the summer season (May-August) it may take 3-4 weeks. On the other hand, during fall or winter, it can take anywhere from 5 days to a week.

For prom dresses, during the prom Season (May-June) it may take 1-3 weeks. If you start earlier, it will take anywhere from 2 to 7 days.

It is always good to have some extra time, so we can have a least 1 extra fitting in case something needs to be fixed.

Your dress shouldn’t be a source of stress, so you don’t have to wait until the last minute to take it to the tailor. This will help our alterations specialist to offer you the best fit, result, and of course, experience.

If you have ordered or received your evening or prom dress a little later, we do offer Rush Fittings & Alteration. Rush orders may be subjected to a rush fee.

When you come to your initial fitting appointment, there are several things you should bring with you. First of all, the shoes are essential in properly marking the hem. Undergarments (bra, cups, etc.) can also greatly impact the fit of your gown and help you have a better idea of how everything looks together.

Some common evening & prom dress services we provide include shortening the hem, taking in/out on the hips and waist, removing sleeves, train loop, and button and shortening straps, taking in around the chest, adding a waist stay, and altering the neckline and back.

In addition to the common alterations, we can also take over projects that require a particular level of tailoring skills and level of expertise to restyle or remodel completely a wedding dress.

  • Hemming Dress Skirt: Dresses come in different lengths and styles, so we need to hem them to achieve an ideal length.
  • Taking in/out on the hips and waist: Sides are taken in when the gown needs to be adjusted to fit your body shape. Picking a little bit bigger dress is much easier and less expensive to take it in. 
  • Shortening the Gown Straps: Usually, the straps are slightly longer, so they can fit more figures. In order to make it comfortable, we recommend adjusting the straps to ensure a perfect fit.
  • Taking in around the chest: so that the neckline won’t make a gutter when you look down.
  • Adding a waist: to stay inside your gown and fit snug on your waist.
  • Open or close the neckline: This is a common dress remodeling that can make a big impact.
  • Restyling the back: can make the difference. It requires a fashion designing experience and an eye to remodel the back. This is a bit more expensive service.
  • Altering the closure: is another service that we can provide you.
  • Adding sleeves or doing other special dress adjustments: will transform your gown to achieve the perfect fit and suit your individual preferences!

You can find the starting Prices for ALL our Prom dress alteration services on our website.

 • ConsultationFREE
 • Hem & Shortening$40- $160
 • Shoulders Alterations$20- $76
 • Bodice Darts$20- $40
 • Sleeves Alterations$25- $70
 • Waist Alterations$18- $60
 • Bodice Sides$30- $120
 • Bodice Zipper$34- $50

You can find the starting Prices for ALL our jumpsuit alteration services on our website.

 • ConsultationFREE
 • Jumpsuit Sleeves$20- $67
 • Jumpsuit Shoulders$20- $60
 • Jumpsuit Hems$20- $35
 • Jumpsuit Waist/Seat$30- $56
 • Jumpsuit Seams$27- $30

We will do our best in order to finish it on time. Of course, it depends on the design and the alterations we need to do. Rush orders may be subjected to a rush fee.

To make the clothing alteration process easier, we provide a FREE consultation with our tailor in Etobicoke. We accept by appointment only, and you are more than welcome to book an appointment online prior to visiting our Tailor Shop.

Our free consultation takes 15-20 minutes and we will have the chance to see the apparel on you and provide you with an estimate. If you require pinning of the apparel, there is an additional fee that is waived if you decide to proceed with us.

There are various hemming techniques you can use to achieve an even hem. Whether you’re working with lightweight fabrics, delicate textiles, or thicker materials, the right hemming technique can make a significant difference in achieving a polished and professional-looking hemline.

Folded Hems
Folded hems are one of the most commonly used hemming techniques. They work best for lightweight or medium-weight fabrics. To create a folded hem, fold the raw edge of the fabric under by a small amount, usually 1/4 inch, and press it in place. Then, fold the fabric again by the desired hem length, and press it again. Pin in place, and stitch along the folded edge, ensuring that your stitches are as close to the edge as possible.

Rolled Hems
Rolled hems are suitable for delicate and lightweight fabrics such as silk or chiffon. Unlike folded hems, rolled hems require a special presser foot attachment. To create a rolled hem, fold the raw edge of the fabric under by 1/4 inch and stitch. Then, adjust your machine’s settings to create a rolled hem, and run the fabric through the machine, holding the fabric edge as you go. The machine will roll the fabric edge as it stitches, creating a tight and neat hemline.

Blind Hems
Blind hems are ideal for a discreet finish and work well for medium and heavyweight fabrics. To create a blind hem, fold the raw edge of the fabric under by 1/4 inch and press. Then, fold the fabric again by the desired hem length, and press again. Using a blind hem foot, stitch along the folded edge, catching only a small portion of the main garment fabric with each stitch. The result is a hemline that is almost invisible and appears as a straight fold along the bottom edge of the garment.

Do you alter designer coats, jackets, suits, or blazers?

Through the years, we had the chance to alter suits, coats, and jackets from many different designers and brands. Below you can find some of our projects:

  • A.L.C. Single Button Blazer & Shirt Jacket
  • Acne Studios Oversized Shacket & Wool Coat
  • Agnona Cashmere Highneck Sweater & Cashmere Jacket
  • Akris punto Coat
  • Alessandra Rich Cardigan
  • Alexander McQueen Jacket
  • Alexander Wang Jacket
  • Alice + Olivia Blazer
  • Balenciaga Women’s Coat
  • Balmain Jacket
  • Barrie Fair Isle Turtleneck Sweater
  • Bode Jacket
  • BOSS Long Coat & Wool Blazer
  • Burberry Trench Coat
  • Cecilie Bahnsen Coat
  • Chloé Jacket
  • Dolce&Gabbana Jacket
  • Dries Van Noten Oversize Blazer & Silk Coat
  • Fabiana Filippi Wool & Cashmere Coat
  • forte_forte Blazer
  • Ganni Jacket
  • Giambattista Valli Turtleneck Sweater
  • Givenchy Oversize Wool Blazer & Women’s Tuxedo Jacket
  • Harris Wharf Wool Coat
  • Isabel Marant Coat & Wool Blazer
  • Jonathan Simkhai Coat
  • Judith & Charles Philip Jacket
  • Junya Watanabe Sequin Trench Coat
  • Khaite Blondie Blazer
  • L’AGENCE Blazer
  • Lemaire Wool Overcoat
  • Marine Serre Jacket
  • Max Mara Coat
  • Moncler Jacket
  • Nili Lotan Wool Blazer
  • OSCAR DE LA RENTA Knit Cardigan
  • Proenza Schouler Button Blazer
  • SENTALER Wool Coat
  • Sid Neigum V-Neck Blazer
  • Simone Rocha Cardigan & Coat
  • Smythe Wool Blazer
  • St. John Knit Topper
  • Stella McCartney Jacket
  • Thom Browne Overcoat
  • Totême Loreo Oversize Blazer
  • Valentino Wool & Cashmere Long Peacoat
  • Veronica Beard Jacket
  • Versace Jacket
  • Zimmermann Blazer & Jacket

You can find the starting Prices for ALL our women’s pants alteration services on our website.

✓ ConsultationFREE
✓ Pants Hem$20- $60
✓ Pants Waist/Seat/Thigh$12- $84
✓ Pants Seams/Lining$20- $54
✓ Replace Zipper$35

You can find the starting Prices for ALL our women’s suits and blazers alteration services on our website.

✓ ConsultationFREE
✓ Suit Shoulders$18- $78
✓ Suit Sleeves$30- $75
✓ Blazer Seams$20- $40
✓ Replace Lining$116+material

NLefashion: Women's Clothing Alteration Experience & Expertise You Can Trust!

With decades of experience, NLefashion is your go-to local tailor shop for expert clothing alterations. Our team of skilled professionals has successfully transformed numerous women’s apparel, combining technical expertise with creative vision. Check out our reviews and trust us with making your apparel fit flawlessly for your special day.

Women's Clothing Alterations & Hemming
Nadia is amazing. Professional, highly skilled, pleasant, warm and friendly, responsive, upbeat and just an all-around pleasure to deal with. Don't waste your time elsewhere.
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Sandra M.
Nadia is an expert at her craft and really understands how clothes should fit on your body. I recently had some jeans taken in and my son had two suits tailored and both of us are extremely happy with the result. With my jeans, Nadia had to correct a poor job that was done by Stitch It and now my jeans fit like they were made for me. You can trust that the work done by Nadia will be of utmost quality.
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Daphne
Working with Nadia was great! I bought a dress that was too large because that was the only size left in stock. She had to do a lot of work to reconstruct and my dress fits great now!
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Ibukun O.
Very helpful - I came in not knowing everything that needed to be done and they made very helpful suggestions. The dress looks great and fits well despite being way too long and big on top when I came. Continued to make adjustments until it was perfect and gave helpful advice.
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Emily M.
Absolutely amazing work and service! Everyone was kind and professional, working through multiple alterations. My dress turned out perfectly. I can’t wait to wear it so soon!
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Kat T
Amazing experience for a dress for my engagement. Initially did not fit so could not try it on, Nadia altered the sleeves, body and hemline as well. The first pickup/follow-up try-on was perfect. Thank you, Nadia!
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Amin S.
I can’t say enough good things about Nadia and her talent!! I would 100% trust her with any of my formal outfits again. She took my jumpsuit and perfected it to my size/body shape. She deconstructed it and made it fit like a glove. I got so many compliments at the event!! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for alterations on formal wear. Her prices are also very reasonable!!
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Vaishali M.
Cannot recommend enough! Nadia made my dress fit me perfectly without compromising the original design of the dress. Plus, she is so kind and truly wants everyone to feel beautiful.
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Melanie E.
I got around 5 items altered by them and now I like them enough to wear them! I got a few blazers and pants fitted, and I'm so glad I did, I think NLefashion is very good at what they do.
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Momina D.
Nadia is excellent at her craft. A bit pricey, however, you pay for a high quality service which makes it worthwhile in the long run as you have a garment that is perfectly tailored to your body shape. Highly recommend her for quality alterations.
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Octavia E.
I brought in a dress that needed to be shortened in length and altered in the tulle shoulders for an event in a week. The alterations were beautiful! Very friendly and quick service. I will definitely return for any future alterations (with more turnaround time on my part).
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Heather G.
I have had many high end European dresses tailored by Nadia, and can truly say she is an expert in the field. Her alterations make a big difference, and she always knows just what to do for a perfect custom fit. I’ve brought her garments in silk, lace, and other delicate fabrics, and can say with confidence that she is the only person I would trust my designer purchases to.
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Jenny
The dress turned out beautiful and exactly how I wanted it to be. I will definitely be coming back for anything I need to be made or altered!
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CW
Nadia is absolutely the best! She is indeed an apparel magician, she will make things look bomb on you and is a true professional. Very convenient and fast service, she will definitely make you happy!
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Maureen L.
I wanted to alter two dresses to fit me better, and I chose to go here. I had such a lovely time, and they made it a really easy and quick experience. They are definitely a good choice for your seamstress and design needs.
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Elizabeth H.
Was so great fixing my daughter's prom dress with such short notice. A true professional
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Kimberly W.
Nadia was amazing. She fixed my dress to a completely new look that I am in love with! I would recommend to anyone!
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Cassandra H.
Nadia is very professional and provided me with excellent service from beginning to end. Amazing work, I'll recommend you to everyone I know! My clothing was altered within a week! Bonus points for being walking distance from my place
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Sara A.
Does an absolutely amazing job and is beyond friendly. Wouldn't go anywhere else
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Maddy G.
I found Nadia via a Google search as I live in Etobicoke. I bought an outfit and wanted the top part (an attached blouse) completely taken off and a new top designed. It was a very expensive dress and I was naturally very worried about letting someone recreate it. A big ask! Nadia took time & patience and created this beautiful lined off-the-shoulder top which has a body to it and is completely lined and fits superbly. She took the skirt up and created a waistband too….immaculate work. I had three appointments and am pleased to say I am delighted with her professionalism and perfection … She certainly knows what she is doing and I intend to take other work to her. I am just thrilled with the result. She understood my needs straight away and nothing was too much trouble for her … She’s a great listener. A rare quality. Her prices are super reasonable and she is such a lovely person to work with. I am more than happy to recommend her for your special outfit. I have total confidence in her skills and work. Thank you, Nadia. You are a wonder. Looking forward to working with you again. The last picture is the original dress…I just thought the blouse was too informal for what I wanted. This was a big ask! Again …..well done Nadia.
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Annette T.
Really Love! her, she is amazing at what she does and provides excellent service, I had a torn duffle bag and some jeans that needed fixing and I managed to catch her at the last minute when she was planning to head out on a Saturday evening but did hesitate to help me out and have them ready by the next day and everything turned out great, so if you need some alteration done look no further
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Sri R.
I had bought a formal dress that needed to be hemmed and needed it fast! I was unsure about asking Nadia to do this for me with such short notice. However, she was more than willing to do so! I cannot express how grateful I am to her for doing this for me. She is extremely talented at what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get their clothes tailored. Will be coming back with any future needs.
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Elena R.
Super happy about how my long formal dress turned out. I needed to get a dress ordered online altered and Nadia knew exactly what to do with it. She even transformed the back of the dress into a more flattering mermaid-style dress which was probably difficult given the entire outer layer is lace. The dress looks great and I’ll definitely be going back.
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Michelle L.

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