1. G & V Tailoring

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Santa Monica, CA

G & V Tailoring

4.6 (362 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Custom tailoring

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Hole before repair

I brought in a very special vintage dress for a repair - it had a hole I wasn't even sure could be fixed. When I got it back, the results exceeded my expectations. The repair was very well done and nearly impossible to detect. On top of that, it was completed in just a few days for a very reasonable price! I've also come here for hemming, and every item has turned out perfectly. Highly recommend!

Wedding dress

Varsik saved my wedding dress with only 2 weeks left before my wedding day. I previously saw another seamstress who was a nightmare to work with, and I was panicking looking for a replacement with only a few weeks before my wedding day. Varsik agreed to take on this project and she provided me with peace of mind throughout the whole process. My dress came out beautiful and I am eternally grateful for her. Thank you so much, Varsik!

Shahrad F.

V is simply fantastic, she is super fast, super knowledgeable and listens to your suggestions. She altered my brand new velvet jacket (as you know working with velvet is very tricky), and she nailed it! Thanks V, see you very soon again for more work :)

Before - the fit was very loose, and the white circles kept falling off.

the BEST tailor!! SAVED MY WEDDING DRESS! Just 5 days before my wedding, I was in full-on panic mode because I'd lost so much weight that my dress was way too loose. I was totally depressed when I walked in, but Varsik came to the rescue! She completely redesigned the dress to fit perfectly and had it ready in less than two days. She even made sure I had time to try it on again and relax. I can't imagine what I would've done without her. THANK YOU!

Theodora B.

G&V are magicians! I brought in a perforated leather jacket that had a hole--so, a tough request--and they did such a good job repairing it that I genuinely keep forgetting where the hole even was! I live around the corner, and I'll definitely be taking all my repairs here from now on and recommending them to others.

The altered sleeve

I went to G&V Tailor in a pinch as I needed my coat sleeves shortened within the day for an international trip the next day. They were super kind and fair with price given the tight timeline and the amount of hand stitching the job required. You can see the original and altered sleeve looks completely the same! I hadn't realized how complex the seamless coat was until I went in- they clearly know what they're doing!

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4 months ago

Fast and reasonable pricing for stitching and tailoring . They don't take CC but they do take Zelle

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Went here to tailor one of my black dresses. They did an amazing job, were fast and super sweet.

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2 years ago

Amazing experience. She helps me right away with my tuxedo. Totally recommend this business

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This place is close to my house, I needed to adjust length for my new dress pants same day, Varsi has made it happen

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Ask the Community - G & V Tailoring

Hi~ do you operate by appointments or can we walk in for tailorings?

Either way! For wedding dresses, probably makes sense to text Varsik for an appointment. But someone’s always there and able to handle walk ins.

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“Varsik agreed to take on this project and she provided me with peace of mind throughout the whole process.”

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I called last minute hoping for a possible same-day alteration on a wrap dress I planned to wear to…read morea holiday party that very evening. From the start, she was honest, professional, and refreshingly transparent. She didn't promise me the sun, moon, and stars -- instead, she clearly explained that with her current workload she couldn't guarantee anything, but if I was willing to come in, she would take a look and see if there was anything she could do to help. When I arrived, she had me try on the dress, and within minutes it was clear she was both experienced and highly knowledgeable. She immediately put me at ease by explaining that the dress wasn't as problematic as I thought and that the design was meant to drape a certain way. At the same time, she validated my concerns about the fit, managed my expectations beautifully, and presented thoughtful options -- including a couple that didn't even require her services. Ultimately, she suggested adding a discreet clasp to provide support and concealment without compromising the cut or flow of the dress. She completed it in under five minutes, using a transparent clasp and perfectly color-matched thread. The craftsmanship was seamless. She charged me a very nominal fee, and when I tried to tip her, she insisted it was too much and even handed a few dollars back. Talk about integrity -- fair, honest, and truly old-school. I absolutely loved the experience and will most definitely be back.

UPDATE! This business is CLOSED - per Alla today via message. Unclear how long. I had come by twice…read morelast week for a hemming, but both times was closed. What a sad loss for the community. I guess I will have to find another tailor elsewhere.

G & V Tailoring - sewingalterations - Updated October 2026

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