Shirley's Designs & Alteration

Sewing & Alterations, Bespoke Clothing, Tailors

3405 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

About Shirley's Designs & Alteration

Shirley's Designs & Alteration is a renowned business in the Bay Area, known for its exceptional dressmaking and alteration services. Veda, the accomplished and talented professional seamstress, is a true perfectionist, producing the highest quality work possible at reasonable prices. The business has a reputation for seeing their clients' visions and turning them into amazing realities, even when other seamstresses have turned them away. From reconstructing a zoot suit for a child's Halloween costume to expertly altering dresses, Shirley's Designs & Alteration consistently delivers outstanding results. Customers praise the business's professionalism, customer service, and Veda's exceptional craftsmanship, making it a go-to destination for all their sewing and alteration needs.

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  • Jun 2026

    Shirley's is hands down the best place to get alterations in the Bay Area!!! Miss Veda is a PRO who helped tailor my incredibly intricate wedding dress, as well as two other one-pieces that had a lot of complicated and unique textures and customizations that needed her expertise. She has impeccable attention to detail, and the team of folks I worked with at the shop were kind, thorough, and made sure I was in perfect shape for my wedding day. After my 5-star experience, this is the only place I will go in the Bay for my tailoring needs. They're the best!

  • Mar 2026

    Wonderful experience. Such fine, high-quality work at a very fair price. Hemmed and repaired five pairs of pants for me which are now all staples of my wardrobe. Accepted a walk in appointment. Very professional, great customer service. So happy to have Shirley’s in the neighborhood. My wife had a wonderful experience with them as well.

  • Feb 2026

    Veda and her team are brilliant engineers. They resized a vintage gown and replaced the original rhinestones exactly as they were before. The dress is still a piece of wearable art, thanks to their attention to detail and high standard of work.

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10AM - 2PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 2PM
Thursday: 10AM - 2PM
Friday: 10AM - 2PM
Saturday: 10AM - 2PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

 onsite services  no online appointments accepts credit cards wheelchair accessible bike parking

Location

3405 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland

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