I was looking for a local shop to have a bridesmaid dress altered and am so glad I found Arturo's. It was really easy to make an appointment online for a fitting. I showed up on a Saturday morning and it took maybe only 10 minutes for Tania to see what needed to be altered (taking in the straps and hemming it). She asked when I needed it and offered to have it done in a week, but I said that there wasn't a rush. She got it done in 2 weeks. My dress fits perfectly now! Picking up was very easy. Pricing was also very reasonable and credit cards are accepted. Tania was very friendly and professional. I definitely recommend Arturo's for your tailoring needs! read more

They did an amazing repair to a tear in the arm of my suede jacket. You can barely tell it's there!

Please check their price before because they charge what ever they want. She charged me $45 to shorten jeans. Normally $10-20 Also Call them before you go because they Open the store when ever they like . They say they are open M_F 10-6 But most of the time they are not open on Friday and Monday. read more

I highly recommend this business. I've taken garments for small and not so small alterations and I've always been very satisfied with the results. I am happy with the prices which reflect the high quality of the work done. read more

Love this place! Pedro and Tania do good work with all type of garments. I've gone to them for many years and always feel they do their best to keep me happy. Their prices are fair, as well. I highly recommend them. Tania is sooo nice and accomodating! Elizabeth read more

Arturo's Tailor Shop is fabulous! The work is very professional & priced much lower than other tailor shops. I highly recommend this business. Tania has excellent customer service skills. read more

Great work, turned it around super fast for a tiny fee and the nicest people. Really peaceful little location too in a quiet courtyard.

Yes--Arturo's Tailor Shop is truly the best place in San Diego for all your tailoring needs. Arturo is a La Jolla legend, and Tania and Pedro deliver white-glove service every time. The quality of their work is exceptional, and they are some of the kindest people you'll meet. Highly recommended! read more

I have used Arturo's for several years and have been mostly pleased. Today I took 2 l/s shirts to be taken in, was measured, asked the price and was told $40 apiece. I was given a claim ticket, did not look at it until I put it in my car. Imagine my displeasure that instead of the $80 quoted to me, the amount written down was $150, almost double. I immediately returned to the shop and asked why she had altered the quote without even notifying me. She replied, "there is going to be extra work." I retrieved my shirts, told her I was never coming back and would not encourage others to risk the disingenuousness that is involved with this seamstress!!! read more

The only tailor I use! They've done all different alterations for my family and we are 100% pleased every time. Prices are fair and they do their best to give you the quickest turnaround time. read more

Tania did a wonderful job on my jumper and made sure it was absolutely perfect before I took it home! They really care about the quality of the work they do & are very professional. read more

Wow! I needed a simple button sewed back on some shorts. Not only did they do it right away, they did for free! They were super nice and I look forward to giving them more business. Karma comes back around and good things are going to come their way! read more

A wonderful tailor to work with! Highly recommend for any tailoring needs. Very reasonable prices and does amazing work!!

They did a great job hemming my pants and fixing a ripped seam in a dress. Very affordable, kind, and professional. Would highly recommend.

We went here for pants to be hemmed for my mother in-law, Gayle. They destroyed a pair of pants that were over a thousand dollars. The workmanship was sloppy. Some of the work came back that hadn't been completed. Plus there was no communication. Work was supposed to be delivered. Completely unsatisfied. read more

Brought a couple of sweatshirts over to be altered, they were way too wide and needed to be tapered. They did an excellent job, and the fit came out perfect. Would highly recommend. read more

After three disappointing, unsuccessful fittings for my husband's two new suits at a near by competitive tailor, we found ourselves at Arturo's. Hallelujah! Fashion forward, understands today's look, and highly efficient. Professional to say the least! Love that this is a family owned business. Hope everyone will continue to support them! I plan on bringing all of my future business to Arturo's without question! read more

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Great service. Would highly recommend this tailor shop to family and friends. I have brought multiple shirts to be tailored and they always come out perfect. Precise stitching with each shirt I have picked up. Thank you so much. - Ali read more

Left two pairs of pants for altering, a week later they fit perfectly! Extremely nice staff and super professional.

The true definition of professional. Arturo's attention to detail are 2nd to none. He started by custom tailoring my wife's wedding dress and has since tailored an Armani suit, 2 Hugo Boss suits, a Zegna suit of mine as well as several other garments for my wife and I. I cannot stress this enough...if you need tailoring done, please see Arturo first. read more

Arturo's Tailor Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - La Jolla, California

Professional and kind, Tonya is an amazingly skilled seamstress. I will recommend her and continue to use her services. See you at her shop. read more

Excellent tailoring on a few discount men's suits from Canali and Zenga I'd recently bought.

I am so happy I found them. They are excellent, giving very aesthetically thought out suggestions for adding darts and taking in seams. They have a great "eye". And excellent execution. I use to sew so I know when someone is taking a short cut and they don't. read more

Super responsive and made quality alterations for a prom dress within short notice and on time. Very friendly and professional. Thank you!

Let me tell you this alteration shop is the best!!! I recently took a faux fur and suade vest and they transformed it to fit perfectly!!! Being on the petite side, ok I am short as! Which makes me well versed when it comes to getting clothes altered because everything I buy basically has to be hemmed or taken in. Hands down the best and I have used alteration shops all over San Diego from north county to downtown. read more

Great prices, fast turn around and impecable service and craftsmanship. I 100% recommend this tailor.

I have been here a few times in the last year. The location is good and very convenient. I believe it is a father and daughter team. They do great work and I think it is reasonable however I did not shop around. Thank you for doing a good job. I love supporting family businesses. read more

He's the man. I don't get clothes tailored or fix often, but last week in preparation for the 4th of July festivities I had to transform a pair of long overalls into short-alls. Shameless admission. SO, after reading other positive reviews plus the near proximity to my house, I brought my dear overalls to Arturo's! Located in a cute little courtyard type business center with that iconic hanging door sign that was relatively easy to find, I entered with fingers crossed that I would have them back in all their glory in time for the celebrations. A quick try on and chalk mark to where I wanted them shortened and I was ready to go. It was so easy and simple, PLUS they promised they would be ready regardless of how busy they clearly were. Pick up was easy and inexpensive- he even remembered me, which was so nice and unexpected. They were perfect and a total hit at the party! I will be bringing all of my alteration/ tailoring needs to Arturo's from now on! read more

Dropped off a dress for a wedding I'm attending last week and was greeted by the sweet owners who were attentive and professional. They pinned me and I was in and out in 10 minutes. They had it ready within the week for only $25. Great quality, kind owners, and great price read more

I have never met a friendlier tailor in my life. My wife needed to get her wedding dress altered and Arturo did a fabulous job. My weight has been fluctuating for years now, but I love my clothes. I go to Arturo and he hooks, I mean hems it up! This guy is great. I don't know what more that I can say, other then you get quality service and quality results! read more

I have been a customer of Arturo's for about 5 years now. I bring him clothing to be altered on a bi-monthly or monthly basis. I am always impressed with the knowledge, quality, service, and pricing. Arturo is truly a gem of a human being. Just make sure you plan ahead. He is often very busy! read more

My go to tailor! Alterations are cheap and VERY fast. I'm fairly forgetful and have brought in things later than they should have been...but everything is always finished by the time I need it! read more

Arturo is the only tailor I will go to. After having purchased suits and having many on-site tailors disappoint me every time, I decided to ask around about tailor's. Arturo's name kept coming up. I called and his nephew told me Arturo would be off that Saturday and recommended coming on Monday. I brought Arturo two suits(older) that needed complete refitting and some pants(new) that needed some leg slimming. Without so much as having to tell Arturo what I wanted he went to work. He asked all the right questions(age, profession) and he knew that I wanted a modern, european style slim-fit on the suits without a break on the bottom of the leg. He measured, and told me they'd be ready. I've sent many people that work for me to Arturo, and everyone came back impressed by the quickness and integrity Arturo displays in his shop. He even let me put a few business cards up at the counter! Arturo, I'll see you tomorrow with a new suit and some other goodies for your expertise. Can't wait to see that magic at work again! read more

Never let the size or exterior looks of an establishment deceive you. Arturo's is one of the best tailors I have recently used. He was recommended by a trusted salesman at Nordstom and I was NOT disappointed. His work was excellent, his turnaround time reasonable and his prices were very fair. I will be visiting Arturo again, soon. read more

Great, affordable tailor! Had a wedding to go to and needed my formal dress altered. They were able to get it finished in less than a week and it was very well done. Thanks! read more

I've been to Arturo's a number of times now for alterations of shirts, trousers, ... They are always a pleasure to work with, and I appreciate their many years of experience in keeping my attire in tip top shape. I don't go anywhere else in San Diego for alterations. read more

This is by far the best tailor shop I have used. They have made cheap suits look custom made, and have done wonders with my dress shirts. I have also used them to patch holes in my jeans, all great work. I wish I would have found them sooner. Their prices are reasonable and their turn around time is amazing. read more

Awesome shop. I had a wedding to attend and they were able to accommodate my rush sleeve hemming for a total of $20.

All my pieces I had altered here were done extremely well and at a good price! I would highly recommend them :D. For more details on what I think about this tailoring shop check out my blog post: https://winniferhuang.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/arturos-tailor-shop/ read more

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Very Fast, very professional and prices are very fair. I had my buddy's wedding this weekend and needed a suit tailored ASAP. They were able to have it measured and done for me within a day when others said it would take up to 1 week (after the wedding). Tanya was the one who measured and assisted me and she was extremely professional. I have 3 other suits that need tailoring and I will definitely be bringing them in to Arturo's!!!!! Highly recommended for fast and great service. Thanks Guys!!!! read more