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CTS Custom Tailoring Services

Tailor · Pewaukee, WI · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 14 sewing servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 62%
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · 13 photos
91%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

CTS Custom Tailoring Services at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for accurate, detailed alterations on wedding and formal wear, noting friendly service and reasonable turnaround times for urgent requests. However, several low-star reviews criticize high pricing and communication issues, including unexpected fees, limited pickup hours, and instances where specific repair requests were not addressed or garments were returned with poor quality work.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 117 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 117 Google reviews (104 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
  • Service: Sewing Service serving Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other sewing services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction86Reliability77Craft & service81Value94Momentum100Replies to reviews16Satisfaction: 86 (median 78)Reliability: 77 (median 69)Craft & service: 81 (median 99)Value: 94 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 16 (median 43)
This companySewing Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.CTS Custom Tailoring Services: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.A
86
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.CTS Custom Tailoring Services: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.B
77
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.CTS Custom Tailoring Services: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
81
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.CTS Custom Tailoring Services: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
94
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.CTS Custom Tailoring Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.CTS Custom Tailoring Services: 16/100 on this factor. Category median: 43.F
16

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Star ratings

117 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10691%
  • 4 stars33%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars22%
  • 1 star54%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 104 written reviews

  • Praise17895%
  • Complaints105%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results5328%
  • Staff & attitude4826%
  • Would recommend3921%
  • Speed & response2815%
  • Price & value116%
  • Honesty & trust74%
  • Communication21%

What customers talk about

We read 104 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Mary and her team do great work and she is a great person to chat with.”
    “…xcited to get my hands on it, however her attention to detail was so sloppy!…”
  • “She altered my wedding dress perfectly, and she is so sweet.”
  • “I’ve been going to her since I can remember and I will always recommend her for her work that she does when others need a professional to help with their needs.”
    “I would think a seamstress who works frequently with wedding dresses would be careful to avoid this.”
  • “I needed a bridesmaids dress altered with a very quick turnaround and Mary was not only able to fit me in her schedule the same day I reached out, she…”
  • “Their pricing is also extremely fair, and this is coming from a grad student trying to save some money.”
    “I took in a very expensive dress to be altered.”
  • “I’ve trusted her with altering dress pants, bridesmaids dresses, and even now my own wedding dress and all have turned out how I was hoping.”
  • “Great with communication and pricing was very reasonable.”

People customers mention

  • Mary 13 reviews
  • Miri 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

GrantLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Mary and her team do great work and she is a great person to chat with. They are quick and accurate. Would recommend.

Sara1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Mary is wonderful at what she does! I’ve trusted her with altering dress pants, bridesmaids dresses, and even now my own wedding dress and all have turned out how I was hoping. She makes the experience so comfortable with try-ons and she has a funny sense of humor! Thank you Mary!

Morgan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Mary is amazing! I wanted to alter my grandmothers wedding dress for my rehearsal dinner and it was better than I ever imagined!

Customer photo from Morgan's review
anisa1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Mary is the best! She altered my wedding dress perfectly, and she is so sweet. So so talented! The results are exactly what I wanted.

Jamie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We planned our wedding in about 3 months which meant I was on a TIGHT timeline to find a dress. The dress that I ended up picking was incredibly detailed and I had to get it off the rack which meant I needed quite a few alterations. Mary absolutely exceeded my expectations and made my dress literally fit like a…

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Evana4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Miri is just simply the best!!! I got my bridal alterations from her for my wedding day, and she was amazing!🤍🤍

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Grant LiraLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Grant has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary and her team do great work and she is a great person to chat with. They are quick and accurate. Would recommend.

Sara A1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary is wonderful at what she does! I’ve trusted her with altering dress pants, bridesmaids dresses, and even now my own wedding dress and all have turned out how I was hoping. She makes the experience so comfortable with try-ons and she has a funny sense of humor! Thank you Mary!

Morgan McGinn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Morgan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary is amazing! I wanted to alter my grandmothers wedding dress for my rehearsal dinner and it was better than I ever imagined!

anisa1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews anisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary is the best! She altered my wedding dress perfectly, and she is so sweet. So so talented! The results are exactly what I wanted.

Jamie Pagelow3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We planned our wedding in about 3 months which meant I was on a TIGHT timeline to find a dress. The dress that I ended up picking was incredibly detailed and I had to get it off the rack which meant I needed quite a few alterations. Mary absolutely exceeded my expectations and made my dress literally fit like a glove in about a one month time frame. She was so kind and eased the nerves I had about how big my dress originally was on me and my tight schedule. I couldn’t recommend Mary enough for any of your wedding dress needs. She was a life saver for me!

Evana Stone4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Evana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Miri is just simply the best!!! I got my bridal alterations from her for my wedding day, and she was amazing!🤍🤍

Jamie West6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I can’t thank Miri enough for the perfect job she did on my wedding dress alterations. I look forward to working with her again in the future!

Brooklyn Crowder1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Brooklyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary is a RARE talent! After a terrible first alterations experience elsewhere left my wedding dress in rough shape, she completely restored it — and honestly restored my excitement for the dress too. She genuinely cared about making it look beautiful and making me feel confident in it. In a world where so much feels rushed, her craftsmanship, kindness, and attention to detail gave me so much peace of mind. I will always be grateful for her.

Shannon Sarcia-CarlsonLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary is absolutely amazing at alterations. I take everything to her because I know the work will always be done perfectly and with incredible attention to detail. Most recently, she altered prom dresses for my daughter and her friend, and they both looked absolutely beautiful. Mary is talented, professional, and truly takes pride in her work. I can’t recommend her enough!

Megan Hull1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mary did an excellent job altering my daughter’s prom dress. Mary made the dress a perfect it. Thank you🩵

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