Alteration work is definitely 5/5 however i rate a 3/5 due to bringing in my item for alteration on a monday and being told it be ready for pick on that saturday upon pickup he couldnt even locate my item had to wait 15 minutes to later him finding it and realized he never even worked on it, non apologetic . He was able to get the work done in 3 hours but not the experience i expected to receive. read more

Amazing service! I've been coming here for years and John & sister do an amazing job with hemming & alterations. Today was New Year's Eve Eve and I needed a top altered same day and true to his word, it was ready within 4 hours. They do a beautiful job. They aren't too pricey either, great value for what they do. read more

John the Tailor - The BEST dry tailor in town! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

They did Excellent work on such a short notice, and tailored everything how it needed to be.

I never imagined that the only "downside" of my health journey would be the cost of replacing my entire wardrobe. A year ago, I began a GLP-1 treatment and later transitioned off while changing my diet. The result was a dramatic change in size--from a 40 to a 34. I thought my only option was to purchase all new suits. Then I met John. John is an exceptional tailor. He didn't simply take in the seams--he literally deconstructed my suits, carefully recutting each jacket and pant while preserving the quality and integrity of the original designer fabrics. I watched him remove linings, photograph each coat to ensure perfect drape, and conduct multiple fittings until every detail was right. His precision and artistry saved not only my wardrobe, but also the investment I had made in high-end pieces. I've worked with many well-known tailors over the years, including the famous Denim Revival in Los Angeles, and Jon's craftsmanship stands apart. If you value meticulous work, honest communication, and results that feel as good as a custom commission, John is simply the best. read more

John the Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

See all

Had such high hopes given the reviews. I came in with a dress that needed to be let out he told me yeah no problem. I came to pick it up and it was exactly the same fit and he said there's no much I can do. If he would have told me this from the start I wouldn't have had them alter anything. $50.00 for nothing. I told them it didn't fit right and he said again there's nothing I can do but charged me the $50! read more

John the Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

Been going to John the tailor for years . Great service & ALWAYS makes alterations perfect

I brought in a dress for my engagement shoot to hem. Being a 4th generation sewist, I knew how the hem needed to be done and had the equipment to do it, but with the stress of planning, I chose to treat myself and higher a pro. I told the tailor exactly what type of hem was needed and showed him the original hem saying that's what I wanted. It was a sturdy hem for long dresses that wouldn't snag the fabric. They quoted me almost double what I was quoted elsewhere , but I figured I would rather pay the higher price for higher quality work. I said no rush so long as it was done in a week. They gave me a ready to pickup date of the day before my photoshoot and I was on my way. The day of, I called around 12 to see the progress since they said the dress would be ready at 1pm. 1. They said they forgot about my dress and were going to jump on it, but it would be ready by 1pm. I said my lunch is at 1:30, so that's great. 2. I show up at 1:45. Still not hemmed. They said I could wait 20 min and it would all be hemmed and ready. I had to go back to work, so I needed to go home. 3. My fiancé picked up the dress because I was still working at 4:30. The hem was a loose, haphazard serged hem, the kind you have at the end of your t-shirt before it's fully sewn. I was upset, but had to accept the poor quality work because I needed to travel for the photoshoot the next morning. I wore this dress for 45 minutes and the hem, as predicted, ripped and is tattered. I should have just done it myself if this was the case, because I now need to fix their poor craftsmanship. I was considering taking all my work blazers here for alterations before, but after this experience, I can not recommend this place. read more

John has tailored all my formal dresses, he's fast, efficient & his pricing is very reasonable. love John!

I've gone to John the Tailor for a number of years for simple hems to more complicated suit and dress tailoring. John is a true pro at all things tailoring and is so fast with alterations! Prices are great! To be honest, I don't know how he delivers so quickly with such great prices! Truly a gem in Whittier! read more

I've been going to John for suits and other garment alterations for years. He's the best around and always does a great job. I took my Dodgers jerseys to have patches put on them, I'm sure they're going to look amazing. You can never go wrong with John, I highly recommend his services. read more

See all

John has tailored several dresses for me. His work is amazing and fast. It's cash only, so keep that in mind.

Jon is amazing. Does such a great job and has fixed a few of my coats and pants. I would not take my clothes anywhere else to be altered. read more

I had a brand new, chiffon, bridesmaid dress altered and the seams were off on both sides of the dress. The layers of the dress were cut to different lengths. It's was just a really bad job. I will never have anything else altered here. I'd give zero stars but the app makes me give at least one in order to post this. read more

I got 4 pairs of pants hemmed here because they were too long. The process of doing the measurements was really quick and the results are amazing. All the pants are exactly the length I wanted them to be. Will be coming back. read more

I took a brand new suit in, he advised me what he thought would look well. Made the adjustments suit fit very very good. I will definitely be going back great service and the turnaround was very quick. read more

Best service and quality tailoring. I've been here a few times with Levi's , dress pants and a delicate dressy dress and care was used in all with great stitching read more

John did an excellent job tailoring my son's baseball pants on short notice. The pants were originally too loose, but John tapered them perfectly to my son's liking. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Great service! read more

My hubby originally went to a dry cleaning spot on his way home in Fullerton and had them sew a couple patches on his motorcycle vest, however, it was done incorrectly. I searched on Yelp for a tailor and found this place near our home. John was friendly and clearly knew what he was doing after we showed him the picture of how it should look. He even had the vest completed within a day or so due to time restraints and he had it ready! Totally recommend this guy! read more

John the Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

The service was very quick and estimated pickup time was less than a week. Brought in 7 scrub pants to be altered and the fit was perfect. You're paying extra for quality and perfect fits. read more

Great quality and service by the awesome Asian owner John. He offers not only great prices but does an excellent job in whatever you need to tailor your clothing! A+++ read more

He did wonderful work! I had a demin maxi skirt that needed to be worked on and had it done on Friday. It only cost 25 bucks, and it was worth it. I even mentioned him to a friend, and she recommends him too! Just a heads up, he doesn't take care, cash only! :3 read more

I called John the Tailor to see if he could hem a long dress for me for an event that I am attending for the New Year. He assured me that he could have it done. I arrived with the dress and shoes in hand, and he quickly was able to set a hem line that we both agreed upon. He gave me a date for pick up that provided a few extra days of "breathing room", just in case there were to be any additional alterations. When I picked up the dress, I was able to try it on as hemmed and it was perfect! I am definitely referring him to friends. read more

Great service, quick response. Had some pants tapered and shortened, while it was a tad shorter that I remember him tagging it, they still looked good. I'll deffo come back. read more

Amazing work Profesional & attentive / fast services I will keep bringing back all my alterations. read more

Your neighborhood old school tailor. If you are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable tailor that understands the PROPER way to fit a suit, take in a shirt, set a break in a hem, or even repair a dress this is the place to go. Cash only, no nonsense with a slight air of controlled chaos tells you this gentleman knows his craft. read more

Honestly, John is the best. He's straight with you, fair in price, quick and professional with his work. He helped me essentially rebuild my dress shirt and didn't complain when I asked for a more modern cut of pant. He does warn you if you might make a bad decision but doesn't get in the way of what you want out of a garment. Only thing is, he takes just cash. read more

John is extremely kind. I took some pants to get fixed because my previous spot didn't do a good job with the hem. John right away took care of me and said "no charge". The guy is solid and an asset to Whittier. read more

Pants were hemmed a few inches shorter than requested. I asked him to put buttons on a jumpsuit but he put clasps and stitched them super messy. He charged me $45 for both. read more

John the Tailor - Hemmed about 2 inches shorter than requested. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

See all

I would give 10 stars if they had them... Super great job on my daughter's letter jacket...He took off like 4 inches off the length and you can't even tell it was altered... I can't recommend him enough. My daughter was so happy with it read more

John has done a few projects for me and this last time I needed him to have a job done on my trousers a lot sooner than later, he came in CLUTCH! Thanks John. John is an honest man and will explain what works and what won't work with complete professionalism. Highly recommended. read more

John the Tailor - Trousers - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

First time here, brought in 5 pants to be hemmed on a Friday. The owner is strictly business and said they'll be ready by the following Thursday. I wasn't in a rush so I was fine with the turnaround time, plus it was very reasonably priced. Come pickup time the pants were ready to go and to my liking. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it's cash only so slightly inconvenient. read more

My husband got his wedding suit altered with John The Tailor! Excellent job John The Tailor! read more

John the Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Whittier, California

I recently moved from West Los Angeles and had a tailor for the time being and when I moved here to Whittier. I was searching for trustworthy experienced tailor who knows the in/out options for fine tailoring in high-end designer clothes. John, is second to none, I was very impressed with the first drop off clothes I've given him. It was beyond my expectations, his skills is unmatched to perfections. After retrieving my first drop off, two days later I came back, dropped off more additional clothes for him. I'm impressed with the several basketball NBA jerseys he has done to make it more fitted to my body. You could'nt tell it has been tailored. I had to returned of course and drop off, Pair of my expensive Hermés jeans and we both had a good laugh why was the Hermés label inside the Jeans and not outside as it should be. He joked it may be a replica and I said it better not. John is the guy to go to of you want great professionalism service. Always goes above & beyond for his customers. Wants every customers to leave happy and satisfied. I can promised you. John doesn't disappoint. See for yourself and you'll be glad you make the right decisions. read more

John took one look at my pants and knew exactly what I needed. Will definitely go back. read more

I was referred here by a friend when the tailor I took items to still did not have them completed. John the Taylor got them done within 3 days. He's responsible, reliable and great prices. Take your items here. read more

I've been going to John for years. I am a procrastinator so I leave everything for last minute and John is always able to get me out of a pickle. He tailors my shirts, suits and jeans really well and super fast by the day I need them. read more

I took a dress to make it a cut short they did a good job at reasonable price for only $20 I will recommend John the tailor very professional read more

He is professional and does a perfect job every time. My husband is super picky and he loves John's work and end product every time.

I've used JOHN probably just three times over the last five years. He has always done a great job, in a good timeframe, and that a very reasonable price. I trust John for my tailoring, I think you can also read more

What a find! I had a shirt jacket and the sleeves were way too long. I took it to my usual spot in Pico Rivera they wanted to just cut the sleeves and hem, there are cuffs and a placket. She said it's too much work. I left and will not be giving them my business anymore. Took it to another shop, same thing. So I remembered John the tailor, i told him what I wanted , he said no problem. It was perfect. I will definitely be back. What a professional! read more