The Satin Butterfly

Alterations/Sewing/Decorating, Interior Design and Decorating

About us

Deborah Barnes has a passion for sewing, and for beautiful fabrics. With over 40 years of sewing experience, just about any project, large or small, is eagerly taken in and expertly completed. The Satin Butterfly has over 75 fabric books for you to select fabrics from, all at discount prices. Complete sewing service for your home and office.

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Alterations and tailoring for men & women, custom dressmaking, home decorating-curtains, drapes, valances, pillows and cushions, slipcovers, duvets, bedskirts; memory and T-shirt quilts, pet beds, stuffed animals, christening dresses made from "scratch" & wedding dresses.

Services we don't offer

Upholstry

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.819 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
5%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Patricia D.
06/2015
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John R.
01/2015
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: She did a good job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Graham K.
10/2014
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
Deb did a great job hemming my wife's pants. We used a buy-2-get-one-free coupon for part of the service. Very reasonable prices and turn-around time. The pants look great--we highly recommend Deb!
Description of Work: Hemmed 4 pairs of pants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Patricia or Wilfred R.
04/2014
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We did not use the service. The location of the business was not convenient for us. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Stacie B.
03/2014
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
I had taken my daughter's prom dress to another seamstress who almost destroyed the dress. This was a very stressful time given my daughter wanting the dress for prom and because I had spent a lot of money to get the dress. It was also the week before prom and there would have been no time to get another dress or alter it. We luckily found Deborah Barnes at The Satin Butterfly and she really came through. Within 1 day she used her creative skills to repair the dress for my daughter to still wear without others noticing issues. My daughter was thrilled. Deborah also had very reasonable prices. We highly recommend Deborah to others.
Description of Work: Prom dress alteration.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Don M.
02/2014
2.0
alterations
  + -1 more
The next Friday, 7-8 days later later, hadn't started on them. I came back the following Tuesday and 1 of 3 pants was done. Finally picked up the other 2 that Friday after 2 weeks.
Description of Work: Hemming some pants, "ready in a few days".

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
1.0

$27

DOROTHY D.
01/2014
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
I asked Deborah if she could have the blanket ready while my daughter was home from college, and it was ready for pickup a few days after Christmas. I appreciated the quick turnaround at this time of year, especially as I asked her to shop for the flannel backing.
Description of Work: I have an old quilted blanket that was pilling and falling to pieces on the fuzzy (inner) side. It's one of my daughter's favorites (and the design matches her painted bedstead), so I asked Deborah if she could replace it. She took some time to look it over and realized it would be almost impossible to remove/replace the backing, so she suggested she instead cover it with a piece of flannel. Deborah purchased the flannel, washed it, and sewed it on. To keep the old fabric from bunching, she stitched it in a number of places in the center of the blanket too.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

KEITH O.
11/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
I was interested in purchasing a pair of jeans that would have needed significant alterations. She said it just wouldn't make economic sense to do that. I was impressed with her candor, and willingness to pass on a potential sale.
Description of Work: It was a brief conversation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Ruslan B.
10/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
Good business. I think the quality was great for the price. If you are perfectionist, may not be the right place for you. I was satisfied with the quality for the price. The service was great! Very friendly and quick. I would come back for simple works like alterations, etc.
Description of Work: Jeans alteration, fix the sweater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Response from The Satin Butterfly
They you for your review. I appreciate your honesty. However, I do consider myself a perfectionist, and will redo items until I feel they are done right. I hope you will come again.

Denise N.
09/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: Took out the seams to a suit jacket, let a pair of slacks out, hemmed 4 pairs of men slacks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Response from The Satin Butterfly
Thank you for your great review. Much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon.

Diane J.
08/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
It was exactly what I requested and the slipcover has held up beautifully. I was dealt with very professionally and responsively. Simple and easy start to finish.
Description of Work: Created a slipcover for an ottoman.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from The Satin Butterfly
Thanks [member name removed] for your review. Much appreciated.

Patricia H.
06/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
My daughter is very petite, and has trouble finding a dress for school dances that fits. We have used the Satin Butterfly twice now for last minute alterations of evening dresses, both times the alterations were done very well, and the timeline for completion was met. Prices seem pretty reasonable considering the work that needed to be done.
Description of Work: Altered a dress for my daughter's snowflake dance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Response from The Satin Butterfly
Thank you for your review. Much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon.

CAROL R.
05/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
All tailoring was performed well and on schedule.
Description of Work: At this service date, minor tailoring was done such as hems and taking in of pants. But last year, Deborah worked on my daughter's prom dress which was very complicated. The prom dress was looked at by a different seamstress who didn't feel comfortable with trying to tailor it but Deborah was able to figure out how to do the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

christine K.
01/2013
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
Extremely friendly and professional and worked hard to get a tricky job done ASAP!
Description of Work: Extremely friendly and professional and worked hard to get a tricky job done ASAP!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Laura N.
12/2012
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: The Satin Butterfly hemmed a prom dress for my daughter. It was a challenge as there as a pattern the length of the skirt. The job was completed on time and very professionally.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean R H.
03/2012
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
My elderly mother has stooped posture that requires uneven shortening of her clothing. Satin Butterfly did an excellent job of this and finished the work within 10 days. I did have to call her to see if they were ready, which they were. Had I asked for quicker service she probably would have done so, but our needs were not that time sensitive. She prefers to work by appointment, but accommodated us within a couple of hours of my call. Entrance to the shop requires going up about 8 low rise steps, but there is a sturdy railing.
Description of Work: I had 3 of my mother's skirts shortened. All were lined so there were 6 hems to do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Nancy W.
07/2011
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
She is not worried about taking challenges. she is a pro and seems to do a wonderful altering garments. You can take anything you have to be altered to her. I even left a garment their for a long period of time and was alright with that. She is easy to work with, very approachable and all together a nice person.
Description of Work: Prices vary by garment, but seem in a reasonable by project. Altered garments for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15

Joy R.
09/2010
5.0
alterations, interior designers
  + 0 more
It was easy to reach her and set up an immediate house call appointment within hours. She was efficient, pleasant and polite, and did the job within several days (I was in no rush; I bet that if I needed the job done asap she would have found a way to get it done on time.) If I need any alterations or slip covers or special clothing created, I will call this woman to do the job.
Description of Work: I hired The Satin Butterfly to alter some window panel drapes for my slider door. I had bought them at Target and they needed to be shortened. There were 4 panels, with lining, each needing to be hemmed at the bottom by a few inches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$103.5

WENDY M.
09/2009
5.0
alterations
  + -1 more
My clothes always come out fitting perfectly. Expect to pay about $15.00 for hemming.
Description of Work: Deb took in the sides of a blouse, hemmed a skirt, and repaired the elastic in a pair of pants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

    Contact information

    26 Powdermill Rd, Maynard, MA 01754

    www.thesatinbutterfly.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Alterations/Sewing/Decorating,
    Interior Design and Decorating

    FAQ

    The Satin Butterfly is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    The Satin Butterfly accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
    No, The Satin Butterfly does not offer free project estimates.
    No, The Satin Butterfly does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Satin Butterfly does not offer a senior discount.
    No, The Satin Butterfly does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, The Satin Butterfly offers warranties.
    The Satin Butterfly offers the following services: Alterations and tailoring for men & women, custom dressmaking, home decorating-curtains, drapes, valances, pillows and cushions, slipcovers, duvets, bedskirts; memory and T-shirt quilts, pet beds, stuffed animals, christening dresses made from "scratch" & wedding dresses.
    Upholstry

    Contact information

    26 Powdermill Rd, Maynard, MA 01754

    www.thesatinbutterfly.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM