Annie at AJ's is the type of person you want to do your alterations.
Not only is she bluntly honest (one time I came in wearing a skirt at a length she REFUSED to let me leave with- so she pinned it up), but she will be bluntly honest even if you don't want to hear it. I've heard her tell other customers that they paid too much for a garment and they need to return it because it is not worth her fees to alter! How freakin' cool is that?!
I've entrusted her to alter my $3000 evening gown after another place screwed it up, and she loves "fixing" all of my $15 finds so they are just right.
Whatever your altering needs, she will make it "perfect"! She is also very fair with her prices. The more work she has to do, obviously the more she has to charge. But small items like a hem (depending on how complicated) usually runs $10-15.
****One thing to know, she has such strong opinions that if you go in there wanting something she thinks will not compliment your body type, she will give you a little bit of a hard time about it. (But trust me.....If she says something is not right and it would look better at a different length, TRUST HER!) She goes the extra mile to make sure you look your best!
Happy altering!
Warmly,
Kirin :)