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Kim Dung Tailor

4.7 (220 reviews)
Closed 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

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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.

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

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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?

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Ask the Community - Kim Dung Tailor

This is my 3rd day driving to try to get alterations and calling and all three days it's locked with metal gate locked also and not open. Is she still in business?

I just called earlier today and she answered and said she was open.

Which form of payments does she accept?

Cash. I don't think she has a credit/debit card machine

Does she dry clean as well or only alterations?

I believe only alterations.

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She is a very sweet lady who does great work and I'd highly recommend anyone give her a try.

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Susie Thai Alterations - Hemmed jeans

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Absolutely 5 stars! I have only been here twice and the visits were like a decade apart and nothing…read morehas changed which is the best part of businesses like these. Susie is so friendly and professional, you will be hooked from the first visit. Prices are among the lowest around and she has plenty of business, you just tell her when you need you need it done. She always will accommodate you for your deadline, just make sure you give her at least 1-2'weeks. I remember my mother showing me the basics of sewing, and then forgot how a month later. At least I can sew a button now and do a simple hand stitch thanks to YouTube also! That's about it though.. So, I came recently to get some suit pants hemmed just an inch and a half or so. It was a special type of double hemline so it had to be nice and straight. Used her fitting room and changed,then stepped up on a short platform/stage so she could get the measurements. It was quick, easy, and you know, painless. A week later, I went to pickup and didn't even check them till I arrived home. I knew. Of course they fit perfect..! And now undoubtedly will forever be my one and only place for any alterations and sewing needs!

Susie Thai Alterations is the absolute BEST! I have been coming to her for years. I often buy tops…read morea size up and have them taken in for a proper fit, she always does a fantastic job. My husband can never find pants in his length so goes a size longer and gets them altered. Suits, dresses, wedding dresses are all done beautifully at a great price and on time. The building she was in for over 30 years is being sold. Her NEW ADDRESS is : 7151 El Cajon Blvd. - "O" . It's the College Plaza strip mall, she is in the same building as the Carnitas Uruapan restaurant and Rosie's Calico Cupboard. Lots of easy parking now in their big parking lot.

Kim Dung Tailor - sewingalterations - Updated May 2026

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