I dropped off a dress on 1/23/26 to get the bow stitched back on. Was so posted to pick it up on 1/26/26 today is 2/23/26. I have been trying for a month to pick this dress up and every time the shop is empty. No one is there sometimes the lights are on, I call no answer left messages no phone call back it doesn't matter if it's morning, middle of the day or evening. It has been a nightmare and I had to get a different dress for the event as I was unable to pick it up in time. Mind you we have been coming here for over 35 years as my mom had her wedding dress done here and I have been using this alterations my whole life. Never again! It has just gotten worse and worse every time. read more

I'm really into costumes, costume, and cosplay...my sewing skills are very basic. A week before Comic Con, the zipper snapped off from my Disco Ken suit. Thankfully Emie and team were able replace the zipper piece for $15 total, and they got it back to me in just a few days! Thank's to Emie fast, friendly, and skilled service, Disco Ken was able to party with the Barbies! read more

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I brought a bridesmaid dress to a seamstress to be hemmed. When I arrived, she was literally eating at her sewing machine. She pinned the hem and said it would be ready by the weekend. It was $50! The week of the wedding, I had everything ready--shoes, jewelry, purse, and dress--when I noticed a stain near the hem in the back. I was horrified. With very little time before the event, I rushed to the cleaners, praying they could get it out. Thankfully, they did, and the wedding went beautifully. When I returned the following week, she denied eating at her sewing machine and accused me of causing the stain--even though the dress had been wrapped in plastic in my possession. I asked for the $20 cleaning fee, and she actually said she needed to "see the stain first." Really? When I told her my family wouldn't be coming back, she shrugged and said she didn't care. One look at her chaotic shop and you wonder how she's managed to get so many good reviews. read more

Y'all will think that I'm lying, but I literally called this lady at 16:30 to sew on my airpin. I got there at 16:34 and she was done nine minutes later. I left at 16:50. Happy, in awe and extremely satisfied because I paid $5. I tried to pay more and tip her, she said no. I will be back, but next time I'm bringing cash so I can give her more for her work and flexibility. read more

Emie's Alterations - Airpin sown - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

fast service and good pricing! i had my jean's zipper fixed here. it took her a few days and it cost $15. no complaints. i will be back the next time i need something fixed :) read more

Fantastic to work with and always a pleasure when I see Emile ti have my alterations completed

I don't know when Emie stops working because she told me to come back on Monday of Memorial Day to get my jeans. My zipper broke and other places quoted me much higher. She was $15 for the fix and I thought the value was great for what I was getting. The new zipper works great and its quality. I appreciate the speed of service and I hear she does alternations at a great price. read more

Holly was the sweetest person ever, she fixed my pants beautifully with same day service! I highly recommend this place, with great value for their service!!!! I never leave reviews usually, so this place truly is wonderful! read more

They do a great job absolutely amazing she did alterations on my daughters wedding gown. It turned out beautifully and it was not very expensive. read more

The worst quality and customer service I have ever experienced. Brought (2) $100 dress shirts to have the sleeves shortened and Emie tailored them incorrectly. The sleeves stop at my forearm. I called her upon finding the issue and then came to see her. I calmly explained the issue and she yelled at me and proceeded to accuse me of lying that this was not her work. She took my name and number and I've not heard back. Please DO NOT use her. Poor quality. Even worse customer service and communication. She got louder and louder and just blamed me for her awful quality. Completely stunned by this experience. read more

Came here with a short fused alteration for my wedding. My dress was ready 2 days early and the alteration was done so well that you could not tell any changes were made. Affordable and timely service. read more

Emie's Alterations is located in a strip mall with ample amounts of parking. We arrived to the shop before opening to ensure that we were there as soon as they opened. We ended up waiting a little extra as the door to the shop opened a tad later than their listed opening time. We were greeted and helped immediately upon entering. We were there to request for a simple dress hem to take up the length. The dress was plain and did not have any embellishments or anything, so it was not a complicated request. It only took a few quick minutes for her to pin and make her markings and we were on our way. We requested for a same day alteration. Luckily, she was able to fit in our request with a drop off of approximately 9:30 and pick up of 5:00. She did have a few other rush orders, as well. So, just happy she was able to complete our request before closing. The cost was $25 for this job. We showed up by 5:00 and the dress was already ready to go. We have also had pants altered at Emie's and they always came out perfectly. Fast service. Reasonable price. And, great work. We recommend them for your alteration needs. read more

Her work is amazing! She did things other places said they couldn't for, less than half the price. Everything is so seamless.

Sooo I needed an outfit I bought to be fixed. I did not take a before picture because I hardly do reviews so I'm not that good at this so sorry about that ! Anyways, I was recommended here by a close friend of mine and let me tell you, the people that work here are SUPER NICE !!! They were very helpful and knowledgeable about how I wanted my outfit ! Also a lot of patience ! When I picked it up and tried it on, it fit PERFECT ! Also I got a lot of compliments on my outfit. Lol If you are looking for a place to fix up your clothes, THIS IS IT ! I really recommend this place and hope if your reading this, you take my word for it. read more

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Took one of my favorite pair of pants to a bunch of different places before finding Emies. The other places had told me the pockets were beyond repair and there was nothing that could be done to fix them. I almost lost hope but these pants have been with me for so long that I really wanted to get them fixed. Emies did great work on all 4 pockets that were ripped (don't ask me how lol) and a broken zipper for a fair price. Definitely a ma and pop shop that works hard during these tough times and I'm thankful for their service! read more

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I was super impressed with Emies alterations. I had a beautiful hand knitted sweater but the neck opening was too small for my grandsons head. I found some yarn that matched as closely as possible and with knitting needles, she was able to make an opening on the shoulder and pick up the stitches and knit two little bands to hold it all in place. She put on 2 matching buttons for the opening. Only $15.00. Amazing. read more

Best place for alterations at a very affordable rate and quick turnaround. Great attention to detail.

Another review from me- this time Holly fixed a knitted vest that my dog had chewed. I found yarn to match and she did the repair beautifully! She is so talented!!! read more

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So I ordered some new scrubs and wanted to get them hemmed. I looked around on Yelp, and sent out some quite requests, but some of the prices were absurdly expensive. A day later, I received a response from Emie's, and I was so glad I did! This little shop is my new go-to for gems and alterations. The ladies are so friendly - like a bunch of Vietnamese aunties who are excited you came over to visit. They were quick, efficient, friendly, and do good work. More than that, they are really reasonably priced. I was really happy with the hem-line and quality of the stitching on my scrub pants! They also completed the job in only 2 days. I noticed that they had tons of items to alter, but they're so fast that they easily were able to take care of mine. Every time I come to the store, they remember me and ask about my prior alterations. They have great customer service skills! I'd recommend Emie's hands down for clothing alterations! read more

Love the slit she was able to put in!! Excellent work. Competitive prices. Highly recommend! read more

Emie's Alterations - Dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

Great work done here!! The lady was so sweet and helped me taper my pants and hem my girlfriends dress! Will definitely be back. Fun tip: you can park in the front when picking up or dropping off a quick order!! read more

The liner close to the arm hole ripped and now it's fixed, no loss of movement and everything looks very good and fits well. Cheap fix to my expensive leather jacket. Loving it! read more

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TO All MY LADIES: If you ever need to get anything adjusted from the waist this is your go to!! I just discovered this place last month, and to begin with I was very hesitant because I had previously gotten my jeans altered at another place and they did a terrible job but I was complete amazed by their work! Me and my sister have taken them multiple jeans (Levis) to get altered from the waist and they do such a seamless job! The pricing is amazing and they are super sweet !(: read more

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TLDR; my bridesmaid dress was not ready to be picked up on the agreed upon time. Before coming in, I called and asked if dropping off a bridesmaid dress to be hemmed on a Saturday morning and picking it up on the next Thursday before closing would be a problem, and according to the woman on the phone it wasn't. I came in with the boyfriend and the woman said "you pick up on Saturday?" And I quickly told her no. I need it this Thursday. I also told her it wouldn't be much of a problem to find somewhere else if she was busy and she told me no Thursday good! Yet on the slip she had not written a time and both my boyfriend and I looked at each other. I decided not to worry about it and on my way over called to make sure that I could still pick up my dress without a ticket. The lady could not find my dress and when she finally did... She told me that I could pick it up on Friday. I told her that she told me Thursday and there's no way I could pick it up the next day because I was leaving San Diego that night and that's why I told her I needed it ready to be picked up Thursday. She said that it will be done in an hour and in turn made me late to my night class. Thanks Emile's alterations I will definitely not be returning back. read more

Emie's Alterations - This place is cash only!! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

By far this is the best tailor I have ever used. From simple jobs like hemming a pair of jeans to more complicated ones like totally changing the fit of a blazer a size too large, everything I've taken in has looked great after. Also the prices are completely reasonable. I love Emie's alterations so much that I don't even live in San Diego anymore and I will save all my items I need tailored for the next time I'm in town just because I haven't seen this quality and price point anywhere else. read more

Got any hand me down, vintage, or kool jerseys you thrifted but they're just too big on you and it's nearly impossible to find them in your size? Check this place out. They took care of me within an instant and sized down my humongous jerseys (sizes xl+) to my exact desire (med-large). Their service is excellent and I highly recommend not just for my oversized jerseys, but for most attire. So go on and peep Emie's Alterations. Y'all won't be disappointed (= read more

Emie's Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow! Such a nice family run business here. The old ladies work hard here and it warms your heart. If you ever need clothes tailored, come support your local small business! Parking can be crazy so just park in the front and you'll be good. read more

Each of the two buttons on my blazer fell off because it was poorly attached in the first place. I had it brought into the shop and it was back in my hands not too long afterward. This will be my go to if my wardrobe malfunctions. Thank you Pete(r) read more

Emie's Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

I am so happy that my colleague told me about this place. I had such a great experience. The ladies were all so nice. Did a wonderul job on my Dad's leather jacket. He was thrilled. Great price, great service. I highly recommend. read more

Been coming here for years. Moved away for a bit to AZ. Now that I'm back it's my go to place for alterations. Recently I brought my daughter in to have her prom dress altered. She needed the hem fixed, taken in at the waist, and some extra support added to the bust area. They did an amazing job. The dress fits her like a glove. She will be so confident rocking that dress at prom. Highly recommend!!! read more

Came in to get some dresses taken in and it was a pleasant experience. Ladies were nice and knowledgeable and work was done quickly. We will definitely be coming back for hubbys suits and navy uniforms for next time. I recommend everybody get their clothes fitted! First impressions are key to success. read more

Emie's alterations is pretty darn decent. I went in at the last minute needing a suit altered for an interview. I walked in with no appointment, and was seen immediately - there were a few other people there picking stuff up, and more people came in during my fitting - so they are kind of popular it seems. The fitting was quick, but accurate - when I came back the next day to pick up the suit - the jacket had to be taken in, sleeves hemmed and the pants needed hemming - she had me try it on there to be sure it fit right before I paid which was appreciated. The whole thing was $37 - she didn't bat an eye when I asked if she could have it ready in 24 hours. I am definitely going back. Only thing that kept it from being 5 stars - they do not take credit or debit cards. read more

I came in one afternoon and I remember getting a warm greeting from the gentleman that goes by James. I told him I needed it rushed and he was able to make it happen. Definitely coming here for my future alteration needs. read more

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Quick, cheap, and she gets it right! You're in and out of there before you know it. Needed a bridesmaid dress altered with little time to spare, and she was able to finish the dress in less than a week. Definitely a happy customer. CASH ONLY! read more

Had a banquet for work on Saturday and some coworkers recommended to get my suit tailored. I procrastinated and waited until the day of and they were still able to get it done! Very pleased with the work, the fit is AMAZING now. Got so many compliments at work that I decided to write this review because a good fit makes such a difference. I recommend everyone get their suits fitted, even if its just the pants getting hemmed, the look is still night and day. read more

My mom has gone to Emie's basically since the dawn of time, and I still drive the 20 minutes to go see her when I need my pants altered (which is quite often since I, like Jackie, was not born with the ability to grow to any height deemed acceptable by the People of Pant-Making...). I just took in some pants on Tuesday and am picking them up today (Friday): $18 to hem three pairs. The place by my house wanted $18 for *one* pair! Emie will do an impeccable job, and it's 1/3 the price. Also, when you go in, she'll have you in and out very quickly. I try on the pants and stand on the box, and she has the hem pinned in 10 seconds and is telling me to go back for the next pair. She listens when you say you'll be wearing heels with the pants, unlike a lot of seamstresses who often make the pants too short for heels. (What, you *want* me to look even shorter?) Overall, great quality, great price. You can't beat it. Oh-- and she can use the original hem on jeans, but her hems look great, too. She matches the thread perfectly. read more

This place never disappoints me. I had a broken zipper on a pair of pants for my suit. I had a meeting on Tuesday, I dropped off the pants on Saturday and as promised, I got them Monday at 3pm as promised. Also, they saved my favorite fishing jacket and sewed on a new zipper at the same time. The ladies are pleasant. Even though I'm a dude, they treat me with Respect. Also in the past I've had them repair my Martial Arts Pants and sew on Rank Patches on my thick Gi. I've been coming here for about 5 years as needed and they never disappoint and always have my garments ready as promised. read more

I have gone to Emie's for many years now. She can do anything and is so quick! I have had many things hemmed or altered and she does an impecable job. The expensive trick stitch that they offer at Nordstrom's when purchasing jeans is waaaaay over priced and Emie can do the same exact trick stitch hem. Which is basically cutting off the hem and sewing it back on at the new altered length so that you can't tell your jeans have been hemmed. Usually happens if your denim is a unique wash or has any deatails, and you would lose that if you just did a regular hem. She has also done an amazing job for all of our boy's baseball pants to have them more tailored at the bottom like the big leaguers. She has also fixed football jersey's. She can do anything! read more

After reading all the reviews for Emie's Alterations I decided to give it a try. I moved here a year ago and was hesitant to take my clothes anywhere. My mom used to alter all my clothes. When I came to Emie's, I felt at home. They were so nice and efficient. I got all six items hemmed, altered, dry cleaned in TWO days. They are awesome! Definitely bringing my clothes back here. read more

I was recommended to try out this place by a former roommate. I am a tiny person, so everything needs to be shortened or taken in- especially dress clothes! The best thing here are the prices. They do a terrific job with alterations, but the prices are definitely what keeps me coming back. $6 to hem, and only a little more if you are shortening jeans and want to keep the original hem. I always do this with jeans so I can keep the original seaming and fading pattern on the original hem. I've had dresses taken in here and took in my wedding qipao to get altered here as well (had the sleeves taken off). They have consistently done a terrific job, everything is always done when they say it will be, and yes- they do ask you to try things on when you return for them as well to ensure that they got a good fit. The only things I don't like so much about this place is that it's not exactly "service-driven," if you get my drift. They're quick and efficient, and sometimes that goes over as brusque and unfriendly. But the prices are right and they do a great job! Oh- and cash only. read more