I never got to thank the gentleman who fixed a shitty job by the last fake seamstress. I came to San Diego for a family reunion and had the day before been bamboozled out of $300 by a fake mobile seamstress. We rushed to find this shop and they were able to do it overnight. I got a XXL for a brassiere type top with a matching skirt. I'm a size extra small. This man did magic. Seriously magic. Attached is the job he did. He definitely knew his way around a sewing machine and understood how fabric sits and is manufactured around a woman's body. I forgot your name sir, but you saved me!!! Wishing you so many blessings. I hope the owner knows what a gem you are!! read more

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Overall very happy with the results of my daughters dress alterations. Not only was the fitting quick and easy but the alterations themselves were done reasonably quickly. I was hoping for the price to be somewhat less, but overall I think it was a good value for the craftsmanship. I would return again! read more

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Great pricing. I went to 2 other tailor shops for an estimate to alter 2 bridesmaids dresses. This shop had very fair pricing, so I went with Hector. I have to knock off 1 star though because I had told him I didn't need the dresses back for a couple of weeks. He told me they would be ready the following week on a specific day. I received a text day of stating they needed 1 more day, which was fine since I wasn't planning to pick them up that day anyway. The day after, I came by mid morning and my dresses weren't ready yet, which was very frustrating because they told me to come by anytime. I went to run an errand nearby and came back. The hemming was perfect but unfortunately the shoulders on one of the dresses is still loose, but it's good enough. I'll still be back here for all my future alterations! read more

I have been coming here for years, every time I'm extremely satisfied with the results. I appreciate the time and effort he uses for every piece I've had altered, and I've had dozens over the years. Everything I've ever gotten altered here always gets complimented wherever I go, I often hear "wow that fits you perfectly!" I know he is very busy and I really appreciate the attention to detail, no matter the wait time the patience is always worth it! The only tailor I will ever go to! read more

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Hector is the BEST! Friendly guy, amazing quality tailoring! I had some shorts that I took to some other tailors to be hemmed. The other places turned me down due to the triple-stitching and tapered leg, but when I brought the project to Hector, it wasn't an issue. He got it done for me and the shorts (5 pairs) fit great! I asked him about some tailoring on some other items and there wasn't one he said he couldn't do. I'm a short, stocky guy and my clothes need a little tailoring for size. Hector's definitely getting all my business from here on! read more

This review is long overdue. As someone who's petite, I've struggled for many years to find clothes that fit me just right. More times than I can count, I've had to return pieces I absolutely loved because they simply weren't made for my frame. Finding Hector has truly been such a blessing. He has tailored countless pieces for me, and every single one has fit perfectly. Instead of settling for clothes that "kind of" fit, I now get to wear pieces that make me feel confident, comfortable, and like the best version of myself. It's amazing how much a perfectly tailored outfit can completely change the way you feel. Beyond his incredible assistance, Hector is one of the kindest, most genuine, and professional people you'll meet. He is patient, detail-oriented, reliable, and truly takes pride in his work. He always takes the time to make sure everything fits exactly how you envision it, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and the quality of every piece he works on. I've trusted Hector with countless alterations over the years, and I'll continue to support him and recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional tailoring. It's rare to find someone who is not only incredibly talented but also so warm, humble, and dedicated to their craft. The photos I've attached are just a few of the many pieces he's tailored for me over the years, and I'm so grateful for every one of them. read more

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

Blanca's Tailor Shop - Excellent job hemming both crazy cut pants. Thin material, multi layers. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chula Vista, California

My girlfriend dropped off 4 pairs of pants on a Tuesday (5/19) for a hem to 28 inches. She was told they could be ready for picking during the weekend but we insisted that we could pick it up on Monday (5/25) since I didn't have time to pick it up until then. I arrive at 1pm on Monday as promised, and the gentleman barely greets me and almost seems to be surprised that I'm there. He tells me that it's not ready and it's for pickup at 5pm. I tell him no, we were told 1pm. He visibly seems slightly annoyed and tells me he can do 3pm, later switching to 2pm based on my reaction. I pick up my pants at 2pm and am disappointed to see the quality of work. The hemming was visibly rushed. I thought I could trust the shop based on the reviews and spent $80, but was met with disappointment and sloppy work. read more

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Hector and Blanca were fantastic! Communication was fast and responsive and they were able to help me with tailoring a dress for a wedding I'm attending. I came in to the shop and within 60 seconds Hector was able to pin the dress to the necessary size for modification. It was the fastest fitting I've ever had! I just picked up my dress today and tried it on and it fit perfectly! Thanks so much! read more

Recently took my Alice bomber jacket to Blanca's Alteration Shop on Broadway, and I couldn't be happier 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! read more

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I went in to get a formal dress hemmed. The quality of the work was perfect and it was a great price. The tailor was super friendly and gave advice/suggestions. I'll definitely be coming here for other tailoring needs. read more

I purchased an outfit from fashion nova, which usually fits me great. However, this particular outfit showed a lot of boobs and this was my daughter's baby shower for my first granddaughter, and that wasn't the look I was trying to give. I called Blanca's tailor shop and I believe his name was Hector. In a last minute effort I asked him if he could possibly re-create this outfit for me. He did an amazing job in 2 days. That outfit fit perfect I had so many compliments with a cherry theme baby shower for my daughter. This outfit was definitely giving cherry on top. read more

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Service was amazing--accommodating, professional, and honestly, impressively fast! I ordered a simple courthouse wedding dress online and took my own measurements, thinking it would be a perfect fit... but it definitely wasn't. In a bit of a panic, I turned to Yelp for help and found a few local alteration options. While I was contacted by someone else first, this shop immediately felt more legit and professional--and I'm so glad I went with them. It's a small shop, easy to find, and they got right to work. The whole pinning process took maybe 5-8 minutes, and we were out the door. A few days later, my dress fit like it was made for me. I'm so grateful for their efficiency and skill. Thank you so much for saving my wedding look! I can't wait to wear it next week, and I'll definitely try to upload photos afterward. read more

Chef's kiss, they did an incredible job tailoring two shirts of mine for a relatively low-cost. I'm a larger guy, right in between regular retail stores and big+tall stores, and I've only been able to find shirts that are too big for me or too small. Thankfully, I brought a couple of oversized shirts I got from a local thrift store and they tailored them perfectly! read more

I had a very awesome experience with the services. A quick turnaround for my needs and reasonable price for my budget. I received great service and will use them for alterations in the future. I had two suits altered to fit my stature. read more

Easy to drop off and pickup for hemming jeans. Fair pricing and good location. Thank you

Fast, good price, and great service with alterations for prom dress! Would highly recommend!

Friendly, quick, and affordable! I had a dress hemmed for a wedding I was attending and it was quality work with a quick turnaround time. Will definitely come back again! read more

Very quick turnaround time of 2 days for my dress to be hemmed. It was 2 layers so it was 45$. Great quality work. :) read more

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This was my first time getting my pants tailored and I had a good experience. The customer service is great and I got 3 pants hemmed in a timely fashion for a reasonable price. The owner is quick to respond for price quoting through the yelp app as well! read more

I was very happy with the work and quality of detail that Hector puts into his alterations.

We had to have alterations done on my husband's suit and Hector did an amazing job! He is very good at what he does. The turnaround time was quick and pricing also seemed fair. We will definitely use his services again. It's a bonus that he's so nice and loves to chat. read more

Really appreciate how quickly Hector is able to turn around pieces! And he does a great job :)

The tailor Hector is talented. He has excellent customer service, pays attention to detail and listens to the customer's requests. I've been going to him for years now and of course when it came time to making adjustments for my daughter's wedding dress (she wore my Mom's vintage wedding gown), he did not disappoint! My family now go to him for all their tailoring. I highly recommend Blanca's tailor shop in Chula Vista!! read more

Ector was such an amazing person to work with he fulfilled all of my expectations I am more that happy with the results of my dress! I bought a dress in a size 4 and he managed to make it into a size 00, redid corset, and cut length off the dress. 10/10 recommended I will be coming back read more

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I asked for a quote on Yelp and this business responded to me right away with the quote. The response was great and customer service was perfect. We took 3 pairs of men's pants in for new hems. There is a fitting room for customers to change into the clothing in order for the alterations and tailor measurements. The shop is setup very professionally and it is clean. Hector handled our measurements and the pants hemming. He gave us a ticket for pickup and the date of the pickup. On pickup day I called because I was running late. Hector was very understanding. I arrived and the pants were very well hemmed. I paid him and also requested a new service for my women's suit jacket that has a hole in it. He looked at the suit jacket and told me he could mend it. The customer service here is perfect. They also offer same day alterations for a little more, which is very worth it. I have found my new tailor in San Diego! They are up front and honest about their work, with great customer service and great work! Thank you! read more

was able to come in same day, price was reasonable and service was very efficient! Will definitely come back again for any of my tailoring needs read more

Hector runs this shop. He's a very talented tailor. I engaged him to create and attach a dramatic Marilyn Monroe/Madonna bow with floor length tails to a pink satin gown I wore to my legacy 1980s themed birthday party. Two other tailors passed on the job finding it too complicated and not having the confidence to execute it well. Hector worked with me to get it just the right size that created the drama I was seeking. He also had to fit the gown which was too large, and line the pink satin bow and tails with black satin. He did an amazing, flawless job and was very reasonable in his price. Also, he is professional but also funny, charming and just a pleasure to work with. I am going to him with all my tailoring needs! read more

Blanca's Tailor Shop - Hector created the dramatic bow and sized the gown. The bow and tail were lined beautifully in black satin. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I needed to get a dressed hemmed and Hector was super quick and efficient. The second time my boyfriend and I came here, we need to get our pants hemmed. I originally got my pants hemmed somewhere else but the thread came undone, so I had Hector fix it. My boyfriend came and brought one of his pants to get hemmed too. I highly recommend checking out Hector. Super helpful and fast! Thank you, Hector!!! read more

I am so thankful to Hector and Blanca's tailor shop. I came in about 3 weeks before my wedding, frantic because my original tailor had an emergency and stopped taking clients. I needed my wedding dress taken in and hemmed, but was worried because my dress had a lot of intricate lace and was very expensive, so I was nervous handing it over. Hector was so kind and knew exactly what to do. He even added extra boning into the corset/bodice to give extra support! He also added cups because I couldn't find a bra to work with my dress. Not only did he hem my dress to the perfect length, but he also readjusted my bustle to be at a more realistic height and not drag on the ground as much. He was able to get all of this done in about 2 weeks and for a very reasonable price for everything he did. I am so grateful he was able to help me and I can't wait to wear my dress on my wedding day next week! read more

Hector was an incredible tailor. He hemmed my bridesmaids dress beautifully and had it done within a short notice. I would highly recommend!

Reached out to them via Yelp and they responded quickly, even after hours! I sent them a photo of a tear of the collar lining that happened on a delicate Filipinia bolero that was made in the Philippines. I brought it over and the tailor Hector said he was able to fix it and said that the neckline may be shorter. I was totally fine with that. Within a few days it was already repaired, pricing was reasonable and the bolero looked brand new! Definitely recommend this tailor shop for any alteration needs. Definitely coming back if I need anything else altered or repaired. read more

my bridesmaid dress was tailored perfectly and so quickly!! such a great price as well! thank you :)

Héctor is great! Quick turnaround time and excellent attention to detail. I brought in a blazer that needed some arrangements..

Amazing experience getting my suite fitted and jeans hemmed. So professional and high quality work for the value. Client for life.

I wanted a semi-formal reproduction of my favorite formal ballgown; Héctor did a terrific job and for a good price even making suggestions that made it turn out better for me! Iliana and Héctor have a wonderful customer service friendly, can-do, attitude. Iliana was very responsive to my requests from day 1, getting back to me right away. I needed help finding the materials and they sent me to the perfect vendors to get exactly what I envisioned. No wonder this gem of a tailor shop is swamped with business!---I will definitely be back! Drop by. You'll be glad you did. Happy Summer Everyone!!! read more

Hector is a very kind friendly, funny person. He was so helpful with my husband and I. He took his time to explain the process with us. From where he felt the hem would look best on my very delicate jumpsuit, also suggesting a different kind of button which was a game changer. I will also give an update once we receive our clothing. read more

SAVED THE DAY!! I am so grateful for Blanca's Tailor Shop! Héctor expertly let my uniform suit jacket out and I had it the next day, just in time for an unexpected interview! My wife brought another piece in to have it altered and she loves it now. Friendly service, amazing prices, high quality craftsmanship, and very responsive messaging. We are lifelong customers now and I am confident you will have the same exemplary experience! read more

A few months ago i walked into this shop to get 3 jeans hemmed at the bottom... may i say that I had a wonderful experience. Their tailor is an absolute gem. He makes you laugh, makes you comfortable and reassures your ideas or gives you advice if he thinks a better adjustment may be made. I will come back for all my tailoring needs. Also, i got my jeans in about a week or maybe less. Price was very very good. read more

Immediate response. Great estimate. Quality work. Turn-around time was a lot faster than I anticipated, great job!