I absolutely love Chula Vista Taylor. There's such a welcoming, mom-and-pop feel to the shop that…read moreinstantly makes you feel comfortable and taken care of. The woman who runs it is amazing--while I don't know her name, I truly appreciate the care and attention she puts into every piece. She has done several alterations for me and my family, and every single one has turned out beautifully. She handled a formal dress for my daughter and delivered exactly what we asked for--it fit perfectly and looked stunning. She really listens and understands what you want, which makes all the difference. As someone on the shorter side, she's also altered multiple pairs of pants for me, always getting the length just right. On top of that, she repaired a zipper on a work sweater that had tricky stitching, and even fixed a pair of tailored dress shorts from EXPRESS that needed restitching. Everything came back looking like new. I'll continue to be a loyal customer of Chula Vista Taylor for as long as I'm living in the Southern California, San Diego area. It's so rare to find this level of skill, care, and consistency all in one place.

I had a formal dress hemmed and the v-neck adjusted. The hem was beautifully done and the…read moreseamstress was able to keep the lining and integrity of the bead work. Very professional work and completed in a timely manner. It is a busy shop though and they only have two fitting rooms for measuring, so if it is important go at least 10 days in advance.

Needed to get two four items sewn on to two of my uniform items for work. I didn't have a rush but…read morethe gentleman that was helping me opened a calendar and I picked the Friday a week away. Based on their schedule and items I think they can work with you based on what they're showing and they seem to have a constant stream of work. When I came back I noticed one of the items was upside down, to no fault as they're not familiar with the emblem, and the seamstress was able to fix it on the spot! They were very helpful and apologetic, which was no issue really, and was nice on every occasion. Their shop is clean, and my daughter noticed that they had Cinderella stickers and the nice all over the floor boards which gave it a nice touch, and they offered my daughter candy! A great place with nice people!

We brought my boyfriend's pants that were much too wide for Marayam to tailor and she did an…read moreamazing job! Price was so reasonable. Maryam was lovely. The overall experience was great. Highly recommend this place for your tailoring needs!

Recently took my Alice bomber jacket to Blanca's Alteration Shop on Broadway, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. I dropped it off on 03/13 and picked it up today--overall a quick and smooth turnaround. Hector assisted me throughout the process and made everything easy from start to finish. I had the body length of the jacket cropped by about two inches, which also required adjusting the zipper. The stitching came out incredibly clean and looks professional--you honestly can't even tell it was altered. On top of that, the price for the service was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the work. I left completely satisfied and will definitely be coming back for future alterations. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality tailoring. Cheers!

Excellent service. He did a great job hemming both my crazy cut pants. I thought it would be…read moredifficult for them to hem, but I was very happy. I will definitely be returning for all my alteration needs. Thank you!!

No longer in business in the state. Replied to inquiry fairly quick. I hoped to drop off my items…read moretoday since the location was so close to my house. Turns out they have moved out of state.

My daughter purchased her wedding dress from Russia. It was absolutely beautiful! However, due to…read moresome complications, it didn't fit correctly and needed some significant alterations. Iris is extremely professional and tried to charge us too low a price for all the amazing work she did! We paid her more, but that's just one example of her ethics and hard work. The next time we need any alterations/tailoring, we will go to Lita's!

He got my tailoring last minute and fit was perfect. Recommended.. I came in with pants and a…read morejacket. It was done even sooner than promised. I'll be taking all my pants back for hem.

I was a loyal customer of Kim's for over 8 years. She handled countless alterations for me and was…read moreincredibly skilled, detail-oriented, and fairly priced. As a very petite shopaholic, I kept her busy, and she never disappointed. After Kim retired and sold the business, I decided to give the new owner a chance. Against my better judgment, I brought in a pair of $250 designer joggers to have the original hem shortened. I specifically paid extra to preserve the original hem. When I picked them up, I was shocked. The original jogger hem with the branded drawstring detail had been completely cut off and replaced with a basic flat hem. The owner admitted he couldn't find the pieces he removed and only located one of the original hem after searching. To his credit, he attempted to fix the damage, but I had to source the correct drawstring components myself and wait over two weeks for repairs. He reimbursed me for the materials, but that was the extent of it. I finally wore the pants for the first time, and the repaired drawstring immediately broke. Now the pants are essentially unusable. Mistakes happen, but this alteration permanently damaged an expensive garment that cannot be restored to its original condition. Please be cautious if you're bringing in specialty, designer, or high-end items. I won't be returning.

I read reviews for dry cleaning so I brought my daughters' dresses and wife's along with my dress…read moreslacks. At first she thought we needed alterations and said 4 weeks. But when I said I needed dry cleaning she said no. So maybe she only dry cleans military uniforms? Don't waste your time here and parking lot is kinda tricky. Wanted to help a mom n pop shop but guess they don't need my business.

I have know Mai since I was in elementary school, my parents use to do laundry next door from her…read moresewing place. When I was in high school she was able to help me sew up the patches on my ROTC uniform. She is the most kindest sweet lady with a beautiful smile. You will never be disappointed, she is all about customer service.

So grateful to have found Lily, as she was super easy to work with for my wedding dress…read morealterations, and at a super fair price! I received quotes from other businesses and was shocked to hear how much they would charge me, but Lily also understood the harsh reality of wedding upcharges and set a reasonable price. I first contacted her end of February, but since my wedding was in May, there really was no rush! Even so, Lily made sure to have consistent check-ins so that I could come in and try on the dress as she continued to work her magic. I felt secure that everything would be completed in time, as we were ahead of schedule and I could see the pieces coming together at every visit. There was so much extra fabric due to my short stature as well as needing to take in the torso area, but Lily made everything look seamless! There were a few adjustments needed but she took the time to make sure it fit me as I wanted it to fit. By the end, the dress looked just as beautiful as the day I bought it, but it actually fit me perfectly this time! Truly hope she continues to get business, as she deserves every penny for her hard work and care! Thank you Lily, for making my wedding dress fit me perfectly!

10/10 Recommend. This review is long overdue. I ordered a dress from overseas to fit my…read moremeasurements, needless to say it was terrible. As soon as I received the dress I began frantically looking for a place to get alterations--Lily kindly responded and told me to bring the dress in. I couldn't walk, sit or raise my arms. She completely transformed the dress the best she could given very limited fabric/ leeway. (By the time she was done I was able to move around freely) I will definitely be returning to her. She did an excellent job, she is also very kind.

Excellent customer service. This business responded promptly to my service request on Yelp! to have…read morea pair of pants hemmed same day for a business trip. This was early on a Saturday morning. I was instructed to arrive when the store opens, and theycould have my pants ready by the end of business day. I dropped off my pants at 10 AM and received a call at 11:30 AM that my pants were ready for pick up. The pants were perfect, and the cost was very reasonable. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional. I found my go to place for alterations in San Diego!

I came to Primo Alterations due to the excellent reviews and they did not dissapoint! You truly get…read morethe quality of work you pay for here. Isis was great and did a perfect job on my wedding dress. All the staff is helpful and friendly. I went back for a couple of other minor outfit alterations just a little over a week before my wedding day. They were able to get it done even quicker than I anticipated and again I was very satisfied with their work. Excellent quality and service. Thank you!

Great work and even better customer service! I love to support local, family owned businesses so…read morewhen i needed my bridesmaid dress altered, i came across this place! My dress needed the straps to be shorter and my slit was sewed since it was rather high. I also added sleeves to my dress and she did an amazing job! With the extra fabric, she offered to make two pocked squares as well. My sister and I had a very small window in which we needed alterations for her bridesmaid suit and my dress. They got them BOTH done so fast and the work was incredible. Aside from the work, they have great customer service which seems to be hard to come by these days. Highly recommend this place! Would definitely return. More info on cost: I paid $138 for the slit to be sewed, straps to be shorter, added sleeves, plus two pocket squares. My sisters alterations to her suit were nearly the same amount

I brought two old short sleeve shirts in for very small repairs but the owner grimaced and remarked…read moreabout how horribly they were damaged. "How did this ever happen??!", noticing a buttonhole that needed a small amount of repair. She automatically took the shirts and hung them up on her to-do rack making it somewhat uncomfortable for me to say thanks, but no thanks. It was then I wanted to know how much the bill would be, and she replied $24. I then grabbed the shirts off of her rack and bid her a good day. I have seen this same tactic used at different types of repair shops where the owner overly dramatizes what needs to be done and takes possession of the item prior to discussing the charge or getting approval. In sales that's called the assumptive close, where they act as though they assume you will approve the work and pay their price for the very minimal effort required. Don't fall for it. I have just now received a response from the lady's husband indicating that I must have visited a different shop and mistakenly thought I was in theirs. Absolutely not possible as I've been in several times in the past. Perhaps showing the shirts will refresh her memory and also defend my own. For full disclosure, the green shirt does have a small half-inch rip on the back side.

Lan is super sweet and extremely knowledgeable with alterations! She fixed my romper and even added…read moreextra reinforcement to avoid the seams ripping apart in the future. She fixed it quickly (within two days) and didn't overcharge me! Quality work and prices are very reasonable; I will be coming to Lan for all future alterations and recommending her to my peeps. Thank you Lan

I needed two patches sewn on to two jerseys the same day I walked in and without an appointment. A…read morevery nice (and chic) woman greeted me and told me the work could be done; just to allow a couple of hours. Super! Upon my return, the patches were sewn on exactly where they needed to be and looked awesome! For this speedy work, I only had to pay $14 total. Since I don't sew, this is a great price. When I get the other patches to complete the outfits, I'm definitely coming back. By the way, there are some gorgeous embroidered scarves at the front counter. I didn't ask if they were for sale, but they may give an idea of the quality of work done there.