Owner Christina Alpuche has over 25 years experience in all areas of alterations & tailoring. For six years she worked with the prestigious L. H. Rogers of Salem, Ma until L. H. Rogers relocated to Newbury Street in Boston. Christina was not only the in house seamestress for Lorraine Roy but she also worked in sales.
Christina worked for Lorraine Roy for 18 years until she opened her own shop, Pins and Needles seven years ago in the same building where Lorraine Roy was once located. In December of 2014 Christina relocated Pins and Needles to the current location at 5 Elm Street in downtown Danvers.
Christina worked for Lorraine Roy for 18 years until she opened her own shop, Pins and Needles seven years ago in the same building where Lorraine Roy was once located. In December of 2014 Christina relocated Pins and Needles to the current location at 5 Elm Street in downtown Danvers.
Reviews (10)
John Hieber
Aug 21, 2021
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My wife had an awful experience.
I am writing this review because my wife is too sweet to complain but this place was the worst. If you don’t want to continue reading, then her is the shorten version. The place came recommended to her by the bridal shop where she bought her wedding dress, the tailor kept telling her after each fitting that she’d fix it by the next time she came in, and when she went into her last fitting nothing had gotten done. This forced her to go to a different seamstress 48 hours before our wedding as it was that bad.
She had told me the first time she had gone in that
I am writing this review because my wife is too sweet to complain but this place was the worst. If you don’t want to continue reading, then her is the shorten version. The place came recommended to her by the bridal shop where she bought her wedding dress, the tailor kept telling her after each fitting that she’d fix it by the next time she came in, and when she went into her last fitting nothing had gotten done. This forced her to go to a different seamstress 48 hours before our wedding as it was that bad.
She had told me the first time she had gone in that
Megan Hennessey
Jun 19, 2021
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I have been bringing all of my alterations to Christina for about 15 years. There is no one I trust more to make things fit perfectly! In this particular case, I purchased a bridesmaid dress before COVID hit. The wedding was then postponed over a year. I had ended up having a baby before the new wedding date, so the dress just didn’t fit right when the wedding rolled around (just a few months postpartum). Christina basically reconstructed my dress to fit my new postpartum look :) and I actually felt comfortable and happy in the dress (which I didn’t expect to). Christina and her staff always
Tiffani Musmecci
Nov 16, 2020
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Abigail Carnevale
Jan 03, 2020
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Nothing but wonderful things to say about Christina at Pins and Needles. I have been going to her for alterations since my first semi formal back in middle school. I competed in Miss Massachusetts USA this past November and I couldn’t have felt more confident up on that stage because of her help. She made my gown hug me in all the right places and even added some cups to give me that extra “boost”. Not only did she fix my gown, she also altered my bathing suit for that portion of the competition and I was so in love. I highly recommend seeing Christina for all your needs!!!
Amanda MacFarlane
Dec 10, 2019
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I have gone to Christina in the past for a bridesmaid dress alteration, and it came out PERFECT. So when I went to get married with no hesitation I called Pins & Needles for my bridal gown. Firstly, they were able to beat (by more than half) the alteration price that the bridal boutique offered me. She had no limits on the amount of alterations or try ons which was great because most of us brides are dieting and hoping to continue getting smaller. As I lost weight, Christina continued to alter the dress to ensure it was perfect for my day and at no extra charge.
Days before my rehearsal dinner
Days before my rehearsal dinner
Sara Garber
Sep 10, 2019
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Casey Graham
Jul 30, 2019
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Christina is INCREDIBLE at what she does! I took my wedding dress to her and was so impressed that I then brought two additional dresses to her that I wore as a bridesmaid in two of my friends weddings. Her appointments are quick and to the point. She made my wedding dress fit me perfectly and always listened to any adjustments I requested and executed them flawlessly. One of the bridesmaids dresses that I had ordered came 1 size too small and the wedding I was in was 1 week away, to say I was freaking out was an understatement. Christina made time for me, let out the sides of the dress, and fixed
Gina Bennett
Jun 07, 2019
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Diane Araya
Sep 30, 2017
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Gina T.
Jun 15, 2016
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I had a wedding about one year ago to attend.. it was a black tie affair.. Needed a dress but I am small and quite picky.. lol
Christina took 2 dresses I had and put them more together.
Black sateen Minnie Dress and a beaded gown I had..
The dress came out AMAZING!!!!
ONE OF A KIND absolutely gorgeous..
She listened to everything I asked and was right on point...
I will go there always!
Thanks again Pins and needles!
Christina is amazing...
Christina took 2 dresses I had and put them more together.
Black sateen Minnie Dress and a beaded gown I had..
The dress came out AMAZING!!!!
ONE OF A KIND absolutely gorgeous..
She listened to everything I asked and was right on point...
I will go there always!
Thanks again Pins and needles!
Christina is amazing...
