Been coming here for over 20 years for all my alteration needs! Highly recommend! She's very attentive & pricing is affordable. Personable, friendly & easy to talk to (auntie vibes). Give her a visit you won't be disappointed. read more

Kim is a hidden gem! Growing up, my mom (Emily) and I have been going to her for years, and honestly my mom has probably been going to her before I was even born! We've both gotten dresses, pants, shirts, literally anything you can think of, altered there! She has even fixed broken zippers and buttons on my thrifted items, such a life saver! Kim always delivers on time AND with quality results, we never go anywhere else because nothing ever beats her pricing! read more

This is my second time coming to co Kim to get my clothes altered. This time was my dress for a wedding and she did a great job on it. It was $50 to get the waist taken in and the length hemmed. It cost a little more because there was two layers of the dress so it's more complex to do than a normal 1 layer dress. Of course she is so sweet and nice when I felt that the waist could be a little tighter when I went to try it on before picking it up. She really cares about her customers and is so so so hard working. Please remember to support small businesses like hers and support the local viet community in San Diego! read more

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Full disclaimer: this was my first time getting clothing altered. I have no experience with tailors and don't have a benchmark for comparing Kim. My maid of honor dress was too long and too big, not befitting or flattering of someone with the 'maid of honor' title. (It was my first time being a MOH! I wanted to look nice for my good friend's wedding!) Yelp led me to Kim at Kim Dung Tailor, located on El Cajon Boulevard. I had called to see if an appointment was needed, and to verify hours, and Kim said to just come in during her business hours. There's green curb parking right in front of her store, but there's also parking in the residential area, on Winona, just around the corner to Kim's shop, or on Winona across El Cajon. I did not have issues finding parking when I dropped off and picked up my dress. When you first get to Kim's shop, you may think it's closed, but the sign will say "open," and the door will be locked. That's because she's the only one who works in the shop all day! Once you meet her, you'll understand -- she's a petite, sweet little old lady (totally makes me think of my grandmother). Kim asked if I wanted to have the dress taken in a bit, to which I vehemently wanted (despite my perpetual fluffy winter coat, I wanted to give *some* semblance of a figure!). She measured, and asked if I was planning to wear heels. I made the mistake of not wearing heels to the fitting, because it didn't give an accurate representation of how long the dress was actually going to be on me when I wore it. Thankfully, Kim had some pairs of high heeled sandals ready. We figured out that I actually did *not* need to shorten my dress, even if I wore my itty bitty 2.5" heels. The dress, after being taken in, and with a pair of heels, would fit perfectly and *not* drag on the floor. Huzzah! The zipper that came with the dress was also very weak/cheap, so I asked Kim to replace it for something more durable and effective. Kim did not try to upsell me or alter unnecessarily for my dress. My dress had multiple layers and pockets, so she explained that hemming/shortening the dress would be expensive, basically needing to charge per fabric layer that needed shortening. I dropped my dress off on a Wednesday, and the dress was altered and ready the next Saturday, so, a 10 day turnaround. Really fast! And the dress fit beautifully. In total, it was $70 to change out the zipper and take my dress in. I tried to tip Kim, but she did not accept it, and stated that she has never accepted tips. Kim seems to be a sweet little lady who does honest work, not wanting to rip people off or charge or alter unnecessarily. read more

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Kim is a San Diego gem. The nicest woman I have ever met that truly cares for her customers. I've been coming here sporadically for the last eight years, with a few years break in between, but for some reason she never forgets my face. I tell all of my friends to come here. Some of her clients have known her for 10+ years, and there's a reason for it. read more

Kim is absolutely the sweetest! Her work is great and she does a good job explaining what she will do for alterations. I got the chance to meet one of her long term customers while picking up my dress and he had nothing but good things to say about Kim. She is never late on the dates she promises alterations will be done. She did some alterations on a bridesmaid dress, took the waist in, the dress had 3 layers. Total came out to $80 , very good price for quality work. Will definitely be back :) read more

Had a great experience hemming jeans. Kim was very friendly and had affordable prices. Will come back for any future clothing alterations.

Bless this lady!!!! Kim is the sweetest lady ever! I brought 2 pair of cargo pants because I needed the length to be shorter. I tried them on so that she can measure. They were ready to be picked up 4 days later! CASH ONLY! When I tried them on again, they were perfect! She's genuinely such a sweet soul. Protect her at all cost!! The hours are M-F 10-530pm. Sat 10-5pm. Sun: Closed! I've seen some reviews saying she wasn't open during the hours stated. She runs this shop alone so you can call ahead before coming in to make sure she is there! read more

She has moved to 4945 El Cajon Boulevard! Just the space next door from former space. Kim is amazing. So sweet. Has been in this craft for a long time and she loves what she does! read more

Very odd - I asked if she could alter some dress pants for me, and she said no. Maybe she only works on women's clothes?

Kim is an absolute hidden gem. I've now gotten two dresses altered by her, and will continue to come back for any of my tailoring needs. Her prices are very very reasonable, but I would continue to come back even if she raised them. Kim never forgets a face, and she clearly works day and night to make her customers happy. She is one of the kindest people I've ever met, and her quality of work is beautiful. I genuinely cannot recommend her enough! read more

Best price in town. Cash only. Ms. Kim Dung is an extremely experienced tailor with customer satisfaction front of mind. She is capable of tailoring almost anything within a two week timeframe. I brought my wedding dress here. The lace details were complex and she was able to bring up the length of my dress without much trouble and at a much more reasonable price compared to other tailors. During my visits, I met other extremely satisfied customers who always bring items for tailoring to Ms. Kim. Ms. Kim is old school, doesn't know what Yelp is, and has no idea how people keep learning about her business when she doesn't do marketing. I'll be coming here for all future tailoring needs and I hope Ms. Kim continues to have a healthy flow of business from future happy customers. read more

If you are looking to get something hemmed or altered, please consider supporting Kim's business! This was my first time coming to Kim to get a bridesmaid dress hemmed, and I'm very glad I chose her. I called around for a few estimates to hem a two-layered bridesmaid dress. Kim's price was the most reasonable and she was able to complete it in a week. I didn't need an appointment, and she said I could come to her shop any time for initial measurements. She also reminded me to bring the heels I planned to wear to the initial fitting so she could accurately measure the dress to the correct length. A few things to note! She is cash only and she will remind you of this when writing out the slip. Her shop is located in City Heights, and it's street parking only. I didn't have any issues finding a spot near her shop. Since she works alone, the front gate door is always locked, but she will come and open the door once she sees you. The hours on Yelp are a little off, as she told me she usually closes by 5:30pm and she is closed Sundays. Overall, I had a really great experience with Kim. She was very warm, welcoming, and professional. She takes pride in her work, and is thankful for the word-of-mouth recommendations through Yelp. She perfectly hemmed my dress and even steamed it for me to get all the wrinkles out. If you're in need of any type of alteration, please support Kim's business! read more

I don't usually leave reviews but Kim is an absolute gem! The sweetest lady who does great work and is very fair in her pricing. I've come a few times and she always remembers me & makes me feel so welcome & cared for, like family. I've moved 25+ mins away since I started coming to her but I will still make the drive to her so that's saying something :) read more

I found out about Mrs. Dung's tailoring services through Yelp bc I had some clothes in need of some tailoring and noticed she had many positive reviews. She is a little out of the way for me, but I don't mind driving if the services are well done. Mrs. Dung is a very sweet lady and has been honing in her craft for a long time. Prices are so-so I would say on the higher end? But I'm not too sure what prices are when it comes to tailoring. I did come in recently and Mrs. Dung fixed a hole in my dress and hemmed it. The price was $52. Overall, Mrs. Dung tailored my dress within a week and I could not even tell where the hole in my dress was. I would definitely recommend. read more

This place is a hidden gem in City Heights. Kim is a thorough tailor. Her prices are fair since she owns her own business and hems her own clothes. Please give her business! I've been here twice now to get two of my bridesmaid dresses hemmed. Fair prices under $50 for each piece. read more

Kim is an elder Vietnamese lady that is super sweet. She loves her job and it shows in her work. I only got pants hemmed here and she did a great job! Took about 5 days and would definitely go back for future tailoring. Street parking only but i didn't have any issues. read more

Kim is just the sweetest, and she truly excels at her job! I couldn't be happier with her work. She helped me fix my ao dai, and it looks absolutely incredible now! read more

She is such a sweet, caring, and hard working woman. I've come to her a few times now to fix up my clothes. Great work and prices, very reliable, and a pleasure to meet. She keeps the door locked for her safety and accepts cash only. Thanks for everything. You are an inspiration Mrs Kim! read more

Had a very last minute full body alteration need for my wedding. Mrs. Kim took care of me and got my tux taken care in less than a week. Very welcoming place and I highly recommend using their services, just make sure to give them two weeks notice they work so hard! read more

Kim is the sweetest and most talented woman. Her skills are top notch! If you want honest, quick and perfect alterations you need to see Kim. She has been in the biz over 50 years. You won't regret meeting and doing business with such a nice woman. read more

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Previous reviews brought me here as a first time customer and Ms. Kim did not disappoint. I had the elastic waste of a pair of slacks taken in and an inner button sewn inside of a bathrobe to keep the front from gaping open. For the robe, she actually suggested something different than I originally requested and it turned out great. She did an excellent job at a very reasonable price. The clothing was ready to be picked up on time, and she made me feel like she had known me forever. She is a very sweet lady who does great work and I'd highly recommend anyone give her a try. I'm sure you'd be back, as I know I will be! read more

Kim is a lovely hard-working seamstress. She altered a very difficult and oversized formal gown in just under a few weeks. I came back to try it on, and it fit so perfect! I would highly recommend Kim Dung Tailor! Her expertise is hard to find! read more

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I gave been coming to Kim for years and today I brought in an item that needed hand sewed. She told me she is too busy and turn me away. Very disappointing. read more

I HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE! I was looking for an alterations place in San Diego and am very thankful that one of my friends recommended Kim Dung Tailor to me. I haven't been anywhere else and I don't think I plan on going anywhere else! Kim was the sweetest, most humble person. I went in to get the length of my dress altered. I tried on the dress, Kim asked me what length I preferred, gave me a receipt with pick-up time/date and that was it. Very straight to the point. I went on a Tuesday and was told my dress would be ready the following Thursday (which it was). In total, the alterations of my dress was $45 because it had 2 different materials. Upon pickup, I also offered to give her a tip but she didn't accept it! She really emphasizes the love she has for her job and her customers. My dress turned out perfect! I highly recommend this place. :) FYI: CASH ONLY! read more

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The work was great but the pick up was stressful. Make sure you pick up during traditional work hours. Her availability is spotty on the weekends. Don't wait to the last minute bc she might not be there! read more

I had been shopping around and talking to tailors about getting a suit ready for my upcoming wedding. Pretty much everyone of them that I talked to wanted to shorten my pants and jacket sleeves, and send me on my merry way. Ms. Kim did not. She had a great eye for everything that needed to be tailored and explained each thing as she went through the suit. With all of the puma she was sticking in my suit, I was sure the price was adding up like crazy. Guess what? That wasn't the case! Her pricing was more than reasonable, and her final product made me feel like a million bucks on our special day. I will definitely be taking all of my suits to her from now on, and you should too. You won't be sorry! read more

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She's a really sweet lady but I needed my dress for graduation. She said pick up a week from when I dropped off the dress. I showed up the exact time and date she provided and my graduation was the day after. Her shop was closed. Number was not reachable. I couldn't find a way to reach out and she never reached out prior to tell me a change in pickup time or date so I had to find another dress to use for graduation which was extremely stressful. However, she is really nice just tough that things didn't turn out right for my order. read more

She was very kind and helpful! A really good cheap price to trailer my Levi jeans. My jeans fit amazing now and really hug my waist! I added before and after pictures . Go to her! Very sweet lady read more

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Quick, affordable, and exactly what I wanted! Kim is very sweet and made me feel like family. She's been tailoring for over 50 years so you know you'll get quality. I took in 2 pants and they came out perfectly cropped. read more

She is always late to open her shop. She did not hem my pants properly & wanted to charge me to fix her mistake. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, she became angry & started yelling at me after I pointed out the issues. I felt very disrespected so I left with my uneven pants. Very rude owner. read more

Kim is INCREDIBLE. She was recommended to me by a friend and I've been going to her now for months. She really does incredibly high quality work and cares about her customers. It's not too expensive and there's a fairly quick turnaround. I always feel good leaving my clothing with her knowing she'll take care of them. She's a great seamstress, and SO kind! read more

My wife and I brought a dress here a while back to have the length of it altered. We were greeted really nicely when we first came in. I thought wow, the great reviews do reflect what it says. She said it would cost $60 to have it shortened. I just kindly told her that I bought the dress for only $40, so $60 is kind of too expensive just for a minor alteration. Her facial expression changed from smiling to frowning. She immediately changed her tone of voice from pleasant to unpleasant. She then said with an attitude in Vietnamese, "thay mac thi thoi, di di." In English, it means if it's too expensive for you then go away. She was saying it while waving her hand at us and shooing us out the door. I mean, what in the world kind of customer service is this? Do you not have any manners or customer service skills at all? It was not like I was rude to her or anything. If she was professional, then she would have at least explain why it would cost $60 for such an alteration. After all, customers like me wouldn't understand how difficult each alteration is, so a simple explanation would have suffice. And perhaps not talking to customers with such a bad attitude. But no, she didn't do any of this, and just immediately shooing us away to the door. I don't know how she received all the 5 stars reviews from the customers. Hey, maybe if you accept whatever price she says then she will be nice to you, if not then be ready to be treated poorly. I'm pretty sure some of them 5 stars are coming from her friends and family too. I will never go back here and will never recommend this place to anyone. read more

GREAT ALTERATION SERVICE Affordable. 10 day max turn around. Excellent service. It's not easy finding a an affordable service for altering expensive garments. Trust me when I say I can trust Kim! She is this sweet little Vietnamese lady who has been doing this job for over 40+ years and she loves what she does. I love her dedication and passion. Bought a very expensive dress worth $350+ for my UW Officer Alumni Gala. I called to confirm if all appointment was needed and Kim told me to come in whenever. I put on the dress and she measured precisely to my description. I needed a few inches trimmed at the bottom so my Gala gown won't be dragging on the floor. She told me to give her about 10 days turn around because she is very busy and working late hours. I received a call from her about 7 days in and picked up my dress earlier. The cost for a long gown, simple bottom trim, cost $28! She charges very reasonable and does a very good job; my request is very easy so I'd say she made easy money off of me. Had I gone to a wedding alteration place it would have cost me double to triple the price. I love my dress! read more

Found Ms. Kim via Yelp and so thankful I did. I rarely get alterations because 1. I'm lazy and 2. They're expensive. However as bridesmaid dresses, bell bottoms that were way too long, and dragging maxi dresses started to pile up, I knew I had to take action. I called to try and make an appointment but she said it wasn't necessary and just to walk in. I walked in on a rainy Saturday morning and she greeted me with the warmest, sincerest welcome - asked me what I did, where I went to school, told me I was a good girl (lol). There is a slight language barrier for non-Vietnamese speakers, however Ms. Kim is an excellent communicator. She spoke about her grandson in college and how she sometimes works until 4am and how she takes a lot of pride in her work. Returning customers are her top priority. She took 20 minutes to measure me in multiple items and even took the time to explain how cotton shrinks when washed and to take that into account when hemming a pair of yoga pants I brought. She even cared to hem the pants every so slightly shorter in the front and longer in the back for a more flattering cut. I was shocked at how affordable the price was and how quick her turnaround time was (1 week exactly for 5 items). I picked them up and couldn't be more pleased with the results. If you're looking for affordable and a job well-done, you've found the right place. read more

I drive an hour round trip to get to Mrs. Kim Dung. I hadn't seen her in a long while so I wasn't sure how she was doing. I pulled up to the front of her shop and parked right in front. I could see her shop lights turned on through the metal security bars. There she sat, this petite, pretty and kindly 76 years old Vietnamese lady intently focused on altering a garment for someone special. My heart was happy to see this sweet lady again! When everything in this world is changing fast, this lady continues to do what she knows and loves. She works many hours and it is so laborious and detailed. She is often alone and yet she services so many people in our community. Her kids will not follow in her footsteps, "it is hard work with too little money" as she likes to emphasize. I learn from her that there is grace, honor, and abundance in working hard in something that you know and love. Although she doesn't make a lot of easy money, she has abundance because there is never a lack of customers coming to see her. What I love about her: She spends quality time with me to get the garments to fit just right. She is honest about what she can do and will tell you if she feels like she will not be able to make you happy. She would rather you keep your money if she doesn't believe she can make it happen. She closes at 5pm on Saturdays. The phone rings and her family is checking in on her. She needs to head home after she closes the shop at 5pm to start dinner for family. As I get back into my car, it is 5pm, I had arrived at 4pm, she spent a whole hour with me sizing, detailing and pinning the garments to fit me just right. I see a hispanic man walking up, he's wearing a flannel shirt, he's carrying two plastic grocery bags full of garments. He stands at the locked glass door waiting for her to open up. It's closing time and her family is waiting, dinner is waiting, but she takes him in and locks the door for safety while she works alone with another client. This lady is rare. When her time is done, you might not see another one like her. Come visit her. read more

AMAZING TAILOR SHOP! Ms.Kim was so sweet to me as soon as I walked through the door. I needed a last minute alteration and she was able to squeeze me in and promised to have it done by the day I needed. She said she was happy to make a new customer. My dress came out wonderful and she even ironed it for me without me asking. I would recommend her to anyone who needs alterations done. She wouldn't even take a tip! I see why she has been in business for over twenty years. Listen to the reviews! ** I've provided before and after pics of my dress* read more

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Kim was outstandingly helpful in tailoring my bridesmaid dress! She was fast, efficient and very easy to work with. I'll be going back to her again! read more

Kim does a great job with alterations and is reasonably priced as well. I have been coming here for many years now, and she is always friendly and honest about what she can and can't do. read more

I ordered some trousers online in a size XS and they were still too big for me! I found Kim on Yelp and all of her kind reviews are 100% accurate. She's so sweet and such a lovely lady to work with. I showed her a few pictures of what I had hoped the pants would look like and she instantly knew what I had in mind. I was in and out within a few minutes, and the pants were ready for me only a couple days later! Kim is an incredibly sweet woman who does amazing work. Will definitely return for future alterations and recommend her to anybody in need of some tailoring services! read more