The shop
Martha has been altering dresses, suits, and everyday wear on Cambie Street for years. 263 Google reviewers rate her 4.6 stars. Walk in with what doesn't fit right, walk out with something that does.
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From hemming a dress to repairing a torn shirt, every job gets the same attention to detail.
Pants, dresses, and skirts shortened to the right length. Martha matches thread to fabric and finishes edges cleanly.
Taking in, letting out, adjusting straps, and fitting to your body. One-week turnaround even in busy season.
Tears, buttons, and seam fixes. Martha matched thread to the colours in a torn shirt so well it looked new again.
Waist, sleeve, and jacket alterations for a proper fit. Bring it in and Martha will tell you what actually needs work.
Not sure what needs altering? Martha will look at the garment and give you an honest opinion before any work starts.
Need it fast? Martha regularly takes on tight timelines. One reviewer had a dress hemmed in a week during peak season.
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"Martha did an amazing job hemming my dress and was able to get it done in a week even in her busiest season! I highly recommend her!!"
"Martha was so accommodating to my very quick timeline, hemming my dress in 1 week! I couldn't be more thankful for her willingness to help me out on such short notice. She did an incredible job."
"Martha is so knowledgeable, welcoming and helpful. She helped me decide that two pairs of pants didn't actually need the work I thought they did."
Walk in with the garment. Martha will look at it with you and explain what needs altering and what doesn't. No appointment required.
Try it on so Martha can pin and mark exactly where the changes go. She'll quote you a price and timeline on the spot.
Most jobs are ready within a week. Martha works hard to meet tight deadlines when you need something faster.
No. Threads is a walk-in shop. Stop by during open hours and Martha will take a look at what you need altered.
Most jobs are completed within a week. Martha regularly takes on rush timelines and has hemmed dresses in a week during peak season.
Tuesday through Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Closed Mondays and Saturdays.
Pricing depends on the garment and the work needed. Martha quotes you a price before starting, and she'll tell you if something doesn't actually need altering.
Yes. Martha handles dress alterations including bridal gowns, bringing them to a proper fit with multiple fittings as needed.
3170 Cambie Street, Vancouver, at the corner of Cambie and 17th Avenue. Free street parking is available nearby.
3170 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
(604) 708-4689
Get DirectionsWalk in during open hours, or call ahead to ask about a specific garment.
(604) 708-4689Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm (lunch 1-2pm) · Sunday 11am-6pm (lunch 1-2pm) · Closed Monday and Saturday