I brought my wedding dress in for hemming and they did a PERFECT job. I have to wear blue jeans for work and they never alter them too short. They are also really nice and reliable. I highly recommend Chau's Alterations! read more

Chau's Alterations - Wedding dress hem turned out just right. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Encinitas, California

I had my wedding dress altered here to fit me perfectly (it was a little too big) and the job done at Chau's Alterations was impeccable, done in good time and at a good price. Will 100% come back here for any other needs :) Also, Angel is really kind and the shop is in a great central location. read more

My mother Elizabeth and me, Kate, have been taking our alterations to Angel for a very long time. We have brought her everything from old clothes that we are trying to recycle and make new again, as well as special occasion clothes for very important events. Not only is she incredibly fast and detail oriented, but the icing on the cake is that she is a most lovely human being! She really has does an amazing job on everything, We highly recommend taking your clothes to the alteration place with the pretty yellow door. read more

Such an amazing alteration store! Super sweet and the prices are so awesome! I live up the street and this is a close store! I've been coming here for years. Definitely recommend read more

Angel is such a sweet and hard-working woman. She is consistent with her tailoring and makes sure you are happy with the outcome each and every time! read more

I have been a customer of Chau's Alterations for the past 13 years. I am so grateful for the exceptional work and exceptional customer service that I have received over the years! They have a keen eye and my alterations have always been perfect, and the garments always look much better after their repairs. They are very accommodating and you can always count on them to meet your needs. Thank you so much for making my clothing so happy!! I highly recommend Chau's Alterations everyone I know!! :-) read more

I love Chau's for my dressmaker. Me and my mom bring a fair amount of things. Angel does great work. She is very accommodating if you need something fast, although her normal service is pretty quick turnaround. And, a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend Chau's for alterations! Thanks, Angel! Five Stars! read more

I found this place after looking for someone to alter a linen jumper skirt and a maxi dress. Chou' alterations is fantastic. The prices are great, and the owner is friendly and incredible at her job. I have since taken back multiple ill fitting items and I have always been happy with her work. I will now even buy items a size too big if my regular one isn't available knowing that Chou can work her magic and make it fit perfectly!! read more

Angel does amazing work! My family and I bring in items to her regularly - dresses, pants, tops, & even my daughter's ballet costumes. She always does a great job and is a very detail oriented seamstress. There is a quick turnaround and she is super accommodating. I recommend them to all my friends. Thank you, Angel! Five stars! read more

Chau rocks! I take everything to her. Chau is inexpensive and does a fantastic job. She has never messed anything of mine up and she did a great job on my wedding dress too years ago. We even rented my hubby's tux from her back in the day read more

Unbelievable customer service!!! We called her and she was able to accommodate us immediately. We waited for her to get done. We arrived in town for a wedding, and needed her last minute help. She charged us regular price, no extra fees for expedited last minute service!!! read more

I have been having items altered by Chau's since I was 16 or 17...and I'm 28 now. Chau's altered my prom dresses and now, the random pair of jeans or cute blazer I bought for work. I am always pleasantly surprised by the low prices when you consider the superior quality of work - as long as Chau's is open, I will take any item needing alteration to them. Great work ladies - always a pleasure. read more

I took one outfit in to be altered, when I came to pick it up, I tried it on, it fit just about the same as before the alteration, so, she altered it a second time. When I arrived to pick up the garment, she quickly told me the amount, so I paid without trying it on, mistake, when I got home, I tried it on, and there is a big bulge in the back. They are the experts, I would think they would have known to alter it in a way so this wouldn't happen. The outfit is brand new, I'm not able to wear it like this, but I will not go back. read more

This is my go to place for all my alteration needs. I'm 5"1 so pretty much every thing I buy needs to be hemmed or the sleeves taken up. She took in the waist on a pair of jeans and it looks awesome. Her prices are very reasonable and everything is always done when promised. And she is the sweetest person, always in a great mood! I'm happy to give my money to this locally owned business. read more

I love Chau! The ladies can take anything I bring in and make it fit! They are quick and pleasant. She hems all my pants (I'm short) and does a fantastic job so they fit for all my shoes hi or low. And I've always brought my jeans here and they look amazing - stiching matches every time. read more

The lady was really sweet and they were reasonably priced. And luckily, they rushed my order. I had a bridesmaid dress that I needed altered. I dropped it off on a Friday and it was ready on Tuesday. I was in a hurry so I didn't try it on again before leaving with it, huge mistake. I paid them $30 to hem it and am certain they did nothing. My dress was just as long at the wedding as the day I took it in to have it altered. I was tripping over it all day, even in my heels. So just make sure if you're going to take anything here that you try it on again when you pick it up. They were really busy and clearly didn't have time to get to my dress. I would rather they would have just said so, I could have had someone else pick it up a few days later if it meant actually getting the dress hemmed. read more

Took a pair of men's pants in to get hemmed. Quickly measured and I was out of there so great customer service. It was a 6 day turn, but I was not in a rush so worked perfect. $9 total. Great deal! I liked the break in the back of the pant leg, but wasn't thrilled with the break in the front (seemed like too much break when standing). I know it's hard to make the break different in front vs back so I give them some credit. Overall 4 stars but I feel like they would generally do 5 star work on simple requests. I'll go back for pant hemming, waist seems, etc... read more

Chau's is under new ownership and they are so friendly and do great work. The place is very neat and reasonably priced. Highly recommend this shop! read more

For the gentlemen out there looking for a great tailor for your slacks/tuxedo/jeans, this is the place! I've been coming here since 2004 in need of a good tailor and was recommended from a business acquaintance and never looked back going anywhere else. Chau and Lynn do an excellent job! They get it right the first time and they make me look professional at my workplace and highly recommend these wonderful ladies for all your tailoring needs. read more

I had five pairs of pants hemmed and they were perfect. Quick turnaround in getting the work done.

This place asks you to come in, then they tell you to leave because they don't want to do the alteration. How they stay in business as an alteration business is beyond me. read more

Chau's always does excellent work for my entire family! Over the years, many clothing retailers have referred me to them because of their quality work and amazing customer service. Best alterations in North County, if not beyond...I highly recommend! read more

I LOVE Chau! Not only is she sweet and reasonably priced ($12 to hem a dress!) but for an indecisive person, like myself, she is uber helpful with making decisions on length, fit, etc! I have been taking things to her for over 3 years now and I've always been extremely happy with the results. I honestly can't believe it has taken me this long to review. I guess I selfishly wanted to keep their awesomeness secret so it doesn't get too busy in there! read more

I haven't even picked up my first alteration and I feel compelled to leave a review. The ladies working were respectful of my time, thoughtful enough to remember my call earlier that day, and the services are affordable. I'm thrilled already! I'll report back tomorrow after I recieve my alterations. read more

They have altered slacks, jackets, and tuxedo shirts for me. The turnaround time is great. I am satisfied with the end result! Thank you very much! read more

A-mazing! They are awesome! I bought my dress at davids bridal and it was too small because I thought I would lose enough well i did lose some but not enough! so went here and needed it made bigger and the ladies were amazing so nice and knew exactly what they were doing. it costed $80 to be taken out and to be hemmed the bottom was tulle and such so i was expecting 150+ so I was so excited it was only $80! thanks ladies! read more

Salesperson at White House black market recommended this place. They did a great job and the alteration was quite complicated. I would take anything I want done right here. read more

We have been taking ALL of our alterations here for quite some time -- the work is always well done, ready when promised, and the service is very friendly. Even after moving last year, we still go to Chau's rather than somewhere closer. read more

I love Chau (and the other ladies there) !! She is so sweet, and can do anything!!! Dependable, quality work and reasonably priced!

I brought a bridesmaid dress here for some tailoring & they did a great job! I'd been going to a different alterations place in town, but felt this dress was too important & my gut told me to go elsewhere, so I landed at Chau's. I was nervous about dropping off the dress at a place I hadn't been before, but another customer that was there couldn't stop raving about their service. The price was right too. They listened to what I needed to have done & executed it perfectly. They even talked me out of minor alterations on the dress that would have cost a lot more & weren't necessary to make it look any better. Also, the turn around time was fantastic! They didn't get 5 stars not due to their work, but when I asked if they had a refund policy (if they royally messed up), she was definitely offended & the attitude showed in her body language. If it wasn't for the other customer raving about her, I might not have left my dress there due to her response to what I thought was a simple & honest question. Just so you know, they didn't have a policy to guarantee their work. ;) However, I don't worry about dropping off my garments here anymore since they did an awesome job! Once we got over that question & I chose to do business with them, they have been nothing but friendly towards me. read more