Service & Communication We brought in an elegant dress for a simple sleeve alteration, but were repeatedly told it wasn't possible and that it would "mess up the dress." While I appreciate honesty, the communication felt uncomfortable and dismissive. My mom explained what she wanted and why, but the response focused more on personal opinions than possible options. We also weren't given pricing, and the dress was pinned even as we were trying to leave. Ultimately, no work was done. read more

Great place if you need alterations! I don't live in the area, Gloria's is located inside Mercado La Paloma, but had done some work here and there. We need people like her around and places when craftmanship is going away and it's harder to find nice places like this where you can get something tailored for a bit of money. Try it out if you need any work on your clothes! It's a gem. Closed on Sundays! read more

Gloria was amazing, I brought in my graduation dress last minute and I asked her for a specific alteration. She recommended me not to go with what I asked for because my behind would be exposed with movement. She was right and I went with her recommendation. The alterations are extremely affordable. read more

Do not come here ! Terrible service this old lady is on a high horse and think she can speak to people however she desires ! Respect is key in a successful business! I asked if she can alter a dress and she looked at it and said "no no no I don't have time for that" excuse me? It's fine if you want to deny a product but it's the way you say things and your tone ! Esta señora mayor necesita aprender cómo respetar! After wards she noticed that I was upset and she was like "go to downtown LA they can help you there " I told her no thank you ! Overall terrible experience read more

I've been going to this place for years. Gloria is amazing and does great work. Such a wonderful person and a talented seamstress

Ruined a dress -- I'm not coming back here. I had to get a gown hemmed while at school and was looking around for a good tailor. I read all of Gloria's reviews and she seemed promising; the only negative ones were about the wait, which I didn't mind. Everybody said their items turned out great, including some bridesmaid's dresses. Gloria pinned my dress and said it would be ready within a week for $40. I came back a week later and paid her in cash, but only got a chance to try it on when I got home. To my dismay, my dress was drastically uneven and shorter than intended. I called her to see if she could fix it and she agreed to have it done by the end of the day if I brought it in. When I went there again, she pinned it again and told me she'd call me when it was ready. When she did decide to call me again she told me I had to pick it up within 20 minutes because she was closing, so I was caught off guard since she said she'd stay open later for me. I tried on the dress again and it was still uneven and the stitching was poor, but had to accept it as I needed it the next day. Needless to say, I expected more -- I only cared about my dress coming out right and it was ruined. read more

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Quick, cheap, conveniently located. She's located in a food court, so I'd say it's worth grabbing a bite while you're dropping off or picking up. Valet parking available. CASH ONLY with no ATM nearby. read more

Gloria did a fantastic job on altering my shirt. She's very kind and provides great value.

So affordable and Gloria is very nice. Highly recommend! I came here to have a dress altered for a wedding I was about to attend and she fixed the hem at the bottom seamlessly so that the dress would fit my height. I now come here whenever in the area to get my alterations done by her. read more

Gloria is the one of the best seamstresses/tailors around, not to mention one of the sweetest!! She has generous rates and she gets the vibe. When I had two pairs of pants needing to be hemmed--she understood the difference in fit (one flared pant for partying and one for everyday school/work.) Definitely recommend if you're in the area :) :) :) Also in terms of some of the less savory reviews, I think like many things in life it's important to be specific in what you want. I told her exactly how i wanted my items to fit and she followed through. read more

I came in for a dress alteration. Amazing service. She was so sweet and thoughtful. Most of all, she was so affordable. She was able to do it all in a week. I would definitely come back! read more

Gloria is fantastic. She is really attentive, fast, and skillful. For fifteen dollars, she carefully hemmed and tailored my dress pants incredibly seamlessly and got them back to me within a week. That's all there really is to it - tell her what you want, leave your clothes with her, and she'll call you back when it's ready. Overall an outstanding experience! read more

Gloria is amazing. She's very quick and always delivers on time. I typically took pretty simple alterations there, but it was always great value for what I got! read more

I came in to get a suit tailored (jacket, pants, shirt) and it was ready in about a week and under $60 (mind you idk what it will cost you to do other things- probs cheaper if it's something simpler). Which is very affordable given other places I've been. I forgot my shoes there. She was very nice to call me to let me know and hold onto them until I came to pick up. Gloria is a one woman show so if there are other clients, be patient, she'll give you all the attention needed. CASH only (no ATM at mercado anymore so come prepared). Parking -in the lot. Just say you're coming to pick up. You won't need to validate. read more

Gloria's Alterations - Suit jacket, pants, shirt tailored ! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Worse customer service EVER! Called to get a quote and she said she would have to see it. I was in the area so I asked if I could swing by in 15 mins for her to look at it and quote me. She immediately starts going off on how she doesn't have time and everyone's on vacation and not her! Lol she got an attitude as if it was my fault she was working, as if working during these tough times is a curse. I was in no rush to get it done, whenever she had time, but not after that phone call! Best of luck to her and I hope she changes her perspective and ways with customers. read more

Shorten stretch jumpsuit $7 & repair holes on favorite sweater$4 (Gloria reduced total to $10). Other places quoted me $14 just to shorten jumpsuit. Drop off Saturday evening -pick-up Monday evening. read more

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The best in the business!! She did an amazing job on my dress pants. I will definitely be back!

So kind and is always ready on time if not earlier. She's also really inexpensive and does a great job!

Gloria runs an old-fashioned business and does great work. Previous negative reviews highlight the long wait, and it's true that if you show up while Gloria is working with another customer, you might be there a while. But, from another perspective, when you're being served, Gloria gives you her full, undivided attention. I've come here for several shirts, jeans, slacks, and shorts, and each time have gotten great service at a great price. Gloria is meticulous with her work and cares about your fit and satisfaction. Temper your expectations -- this is a one-person operation and she gives each customer the attention and service they deserve, in due time and at a great price. read more

Phenomenal service! Super family oriented and friendly. Only thing to keep in mind is they are cash only (at least when I had gone). But no worries you pay once your item(s) are ready for pick up. read more

Gloria is hands down so awesome! I had to get my jeans tailored because they were too long. Dropped them off Saturday, got them back Tuesday. It's cash-only, but honestly I love my new jeans so much I had to tip and leave a review. Definitely my go-to if you're also near USC :) read more

Gloria does great alterations at reasonable prices. Highly recommend her to anyone.

Gloria altered two dresses with short notice and they came out great. She's definitely my new go-to for alterations. Very sweet, reliable and responsive. read more

This is my first yelp review after having this app for years. I went to this lady after seeing she had good ratings and was close by my home. I took a dress for simple alterations which she initially told me would cost $10. I came back the next day (today) to receive my dress, and after virtually no difference in my dress, I decided to just pay her and move on with my day. She changed the price to $5 probably because she knew the dress was no different. I paid in $20 cash and asked for change. She paid me back in $15 in COUNTERFEIT CASH!! read more

First of all, phone number is wrong...323-382-9257. I've been coming here for years now and she always does an amazing job! The prices are great and sometimes she'll throw in a free service when I bring multiple items for alteration. She's always honest and has been able to bring some of my clothes back from the dead! I didn't even know you could fix some of the things she's been able to fix for me. She's even been able to do quick fixes on buttons or straps in just a few minutes so I could wear it right away. Definitely recommend! read more

I had a great first experience with Gloria's Alterations. The shop is located within a marketplace. There is a small parking lot and the vendors provide validation. On a Friday morning, I brought in 2 pairs of dress pants to be hemmed and Gloria was very helpful and accurate with the measurements. One pair cost $5 and the other $10, the second having a liner layer inside the pant leg. It was very affordable and professionally done. I was able to pick up the pants by Monday and overall was very happy with the whole experience! Highly recommended. read more

I brought things to Gloria on several occasions after a friend referred her when I was looking for a good tailor. The first time, she did an expert fix on a rather complicated jacket zipper that another tailor in Koreatown had tried unsuccessfully to fix. The second time, she repaired a broken buckle on my bicycle pannier, replaced a zipper on a skirt (also added a hook and eye closure so it won't happen again), and shortened two pairs of pants - all for $20. That seemed like a really great price. She mostly speaks Spanish (I do too, so I didn't test out her what I gather is limited English), and is super-friendly. Because of problems she's had with credit cards in the past, she prefers cash, but there is an ATM in the Mercado. Although her card says 9 am - 6 pm, she stays until 8:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Plus, you get to eat at two of the best restaurants in L.A. while you're there - Mo-Chica or Chichen Itza (get the incredible papadzules if you've never had them - delicious!) - an added bonus! read more

I had Gloria alter a pair of dress pants and a skirt before I took her a bridesmaid dress, and I was happy with all three. I was nervous at first because her shop looks like a disorganized pile of clothes and her customer service isn't great, but her work and prices are good. Other reviews complain that she is rude, and it's true that you'll have to wait if she is with another customer and she isn't great on the phone, but she was perfectly nice and gave me her full attention when she was working with me and most importantly, did good work. She gave me quotes for prices and estimates for when she would be done, when I dropped the clothes off, and stuck to them. I called to check that things were ready for pickup, and she realized that she'd taken-in but not hemmed my pants, but she completed it before the end of the day for me. Overall, I'm happy with the service and will keep going back to her. Note: It is CASH ONLY. read more

A few friends recommended Gloria to me. I needed 3 long dresses to be altered and a friend wanted two pairs of jeans to be altered. Gloria was friendly and made sure she was doing exactly what I wanted. When I picked up my clothes in less than a week later, I was very impressed with the results. Gloria did an amazing job with my dresses. One of my dresses was very complex, as it was a nice dress for a wedding. Gloria hemmed it perfectly. Her prices were very affordable ($12 for hemming a long maxi dress, $5 for hemming jeans), and she is very quick. She is located in the Mercado la Paloma market so you can grab a bite to eat when you drop off or pick up your clothing. Highly recommend! read more

Prices were pretty good, and it's just across the highway from USC! paid $50 total for expanding the waist of my suit paints, shortening the jacket sleeves, and slimming the sleeves as well. read more

Gloria's the best! High quality alterations for 2 pants that were too long. She definitely seems very experienced and I'll be coming back

Was super dissapointed with this location. I arrived to this location and a man was working on a suit. I asked him if I could get a quote and he said he doesn't do thatm Gloria does. I waited for Gloria and not kidding when I say this but for about 30 freaking minutes just for her to tell me it would take about 7 days to finish. I was like what??? On top of that she was asking $15 for an alteration that should've cost me no more than 10. I got my things and took it somewhere else. Ended up paying $7. No thanks! read more

I've been getting my clothes tailored for over 10 years and Gloria is by far the best I've ever worked with! Her work is impeccable, the price is beyond reasonable and her turn around time can't be beat! She is located at the wonderful Paloma Market, which makes it super convenient to drop by and get a quick bite after. She's been in the space for over 15 years and her dedication to her customers is undeniable! read more

Gloria does an amazing job with all manner of alterations. I took a pencil skirt to be taken in and it fits perfectly. The prices are very reasonable and the items are ready for pickup quickly. Highly recommend! read more

Best place to go to if you need an alterations on your clothing. Gloria is very professional and does a great job. Prices are great but it is cash only. I've been coming to her for many years she's the only lady I trust to fix my clothes. read more

Perfect work! great price. Very pleasant woman who pays attention to detail and will have your clothes back to you in no time.

I've been taking my clothes to Gloria for alterations for years and was surprised to see the negative reviews. She has always been cordial, the quality of the work is great, and the prices are so reasonable. I just picked up a dress she took in which was tough because the top hem drops from the bust line to the small of my back, so keeping the angle while taking in about 4 inches was not simple. She's also taken in a blazer and basic hems. It is true she doesn't give quotes but I have come to trust the price she gives me will be fine. She does great work, quickly and at a reasonable price. read more

Brought in a bridesmaids dress to get altered, and Gloria did a wonderful job. Very professional and friendly. The first time I came back for it I found that she had hemmed the lining too tightly but she gladly fixed it. The second time I came, she was outside the building about to leave but saw me from far away and came back in so I could pick up my dress. I would definitely come back again and recommend to friends! read more

Omg, I just called to ask a few questions about cost and time turn around and the woman that answered was hideous. She was absolutely rude and the she hung up on me abruptly because she was with a customer. Not even worth my time to go and see if they do good work. read more

I've gotten several pairs of pants hemmed as well as straps shortened on a very nice dress that I wouldn't have entrusted to anyone else. Very fair prices, great quality work, and timely. read more