Nhu and her skilled team can fix, alter or reconstruct anything. I have been a happy customer for almost 15 years. Are they the least expensive? No. Are they the most thorough and resourceful? Absolutely! I have had very expensive dog beds repaired here. I have had suede jackets altered here. I have had couture silk dresses remade here. Everything I've brought in was done well, on time, and at a price that I am willing to pay. read more

This is the BEST tailor and alteration shop in the South Bay. Quick turnaround time and amazing work. I had a difficult dress with beads and this shop took off the beads one by one and made sure the dress was ready for my event. Just amazing, I could not recommend more. read more

Manhattan Express Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I was a first time customer who needed a rush job. They not only did excellent work, they got it to me two full days before they originally said they could. When I went to get measured and later when I went to pick up they were incredibly busy, but the staff still made time to give me their full attention and made sure they did what I needed. They will be my first and only call for tailoring going forward! read more

Nhu is a total professional and exactly what I expect from a seamstress. I'm short and skinny, most off-the-rack clothes do not fit me, so a talented tailor is a must in my world. Nhu knows what she's doing and has an eye for design. Plus she has reasonable pricing. read more

SO, we had a wedding party, and my wife and I needed alterations for whatever we were going to wear. Oh, and it was OUR postponed wedding party due to covid. She had a simple white dress above the knee, that needed to be shortened, and my tux pants needed to be taken in bec they were a tad big at my waist. Simple stuff ok? First, It was crazy expensive. My guy that I go to usually was not available and he would've charged me a quarter of what they charged, but we were on a time crunch and were like whatever. Now for the most important part. They Shortened my wife's dress, without shortening the liner underneath. They did not take in my pants at the waist as much as we measured when I came in and tried it in front of them. My pants looked sagging in every photo. Like how bad at the simplest jobs can you be to do that. It was horrible. Never again. I highly recommend that you avoid this place. read more

I went here with the dress for my son's wedding based on the recommendation of several friends. Unfortunately I had a bad experience. The dress was supposed to be taken up an inch at the shoulder and at the hem. She pins with safety pins instead of straight pins and marking chalk like every other tailor I have been to. When I returned one shoulder was taken up so much the armhole was way too tight and it pulled the dress unevenly, exposing the under part of the pattern. The bottom hem had not been done (could tell by the safety pins) and was now uneven. She tried to tell me it was uneven when I brought it in. She assured me it could be fixed. When I came back a few days later she had topstitched over the armholes and front of the dress, I guess it was the only way to fix it. It is wearable but not the dress I brought in. I would think twice about bringing something for a special occasion here. read more

I have come here a couple times now and both times the quality of the work has been good and people at the shop has been friendly. Both times I've gotten my clothes back within a reasonable amount of time and always on time. However I'm shaving off a star because I'm actually quite annoyed. I had a bridesmaid dress that I came in with wearing the exact same heels I would wear to the wedding. I told the tailor exactly where I wanted the legth and she convinced me to hem it longer than I wanted. We went back-and-forth and I said the dress will be dragging and she assured me that she knew best, and to not hem the dress any higher. Again I was wearing the exact shoes I wore to the wedding. Well guess what, $50 later I was still TRIPPING all the way down the aisle, during the wedding ceremony and the whole reception. Wonderful. read more

Manhattan Express Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

They are always professional and accommodating - had a last minute sleeve alteration and a seam repair on two different jackets... they made it happen! read more

I am sorry this review is a couple months late. 5 stars isn't even enough to say how amazing Nhu is!! She saved my wedding. My original dressmaker disappeared with my dress and my deposit, so I had to quickly order a dress online. Nhu completely rebuilt the top half of my dress which was too big, shortened it, took in the sides all the way through, and made me a veil. All of this was done in less than 10 days!!! She has such an amazing and creative eye as well. She gives honest and thoughtful advice. I cannot begin to thank her enough. I miss our almost daily visits and will definitely continue to bring all of my tailoring needs to her. read more

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Excellent work. Due to Covid you may need an appointment . Very helpful and experienced personnel. So happy I have this source when needed. read more

Love this place. They're awesome: high quality, fast, and reasonably priced. I've done everything from minor repairs to more complicated things, including shortening sleeves on a dress shirt (involving moving the cuff and re-cutting the gauntlet opening and placket) and major alterations to some pants after having lost 30 lbs. Nhu is very personable, listens attentively to what you need and/or the look you're trying to achieve, and gives great advice and various options if/when needed -- she's great! In the midst of Covid-19 craziness, the store is not open regular hours (as of this review), but if you call them, Nhu will set an appointment to see you. read more

Overall great job hemming my velvet bridesmaid dress. Hem was straight, sturdy, and done well. Service was professional, prompt, and reliable. read more

It's pricey, but they do great work! I like to buy clothing from Forever 21, Amazon, and H&M and have it tailored here. I am always happy with the work and the owner is so nice. She knows her stuff, worth every penny! read more

Have gotten several item corrected and they are fast fairly priced and please people. I will continue to use their services.

Lovedddd Nhu and her team! I needed my suit tailored ASAP for a shoot. She was able to help me do it under a week. She understood the modern tailoring look I was going for and nailed it! Thanks again! read more

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Absolutely loved working with them. They were able to fix the straps on my bridesmaids dress and also take a little bit of the dress out in just my chest area to fit better. Will be returning with some of my large high end Disneyland princess gowns when they need to have things fixed. read more

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Love them. Owner is great, not only with tailoring, but she's a good fashion consultant, too! And she can also help advise about how to alter clothing to make it the best shape/most flattering on your body. And which clothes to ditch, because they look bad on you and aren't worth the investment! read more

My daughter needed black pants for her school organization pictures and, per our regular routine, we waited til the weekend before the Monday of the photos. She is lucky enough to be blessed with short legs like her mom, but we found a pair of pants that fit the rest of her beautifully! The pants were bootcut, so rather than just roll them up to create bell-bottoms in a strange dimension, we opted for Tailoring. I immediately yelped where I'd be that afternoon to find the tailor closest to where I'd be. Ironically this wasn't the first one on the list I planned to try, but I did set my eyes on them first and went back to them since the first one's weren't as easily convenient (with parking and all) to our tightly coordinated fit of the day between birthday parties, science workshop and homecoming dance for her brother. It's a tiny non-descript building on the outside but it opens up inside to a colorful, very well-organized shop. My daughter threw on the pants in the dressing room and hopped up on the elevated stand and the gal quickly marked her pants and told her to remove them as she rang me up. Originally they were going to give me the pants back in a few days, but when I requested same day service and said it's fine for them to mark it up, it was only a 20% mark up. Cost to hem pants $10 + $2 rush fee (minus frazzled mom trying to spend the time to do this and have it look good) = TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! We got the pants back that afternoon and the hem is even and clean. Great job! I did mention in my tip for the location that they also sew on Scout badges/patches. We'll definitely return for future tailoring needs - even though they're not in our regular path. Worth the drive! read more

Hurry up and fix my (fill in the blank of clothing item here) because I need to wear it yesterday! That's how I usually treat these poor folks here at Manhattan Express Tailor. So maybe I get what I expect - uneven work at high prices? + 1 Star - Convenient to my house. Yup, that's a big reason I come here and can't be bothered finding anyone else. + 1 Star - Open Sat. I cannot believe how hard it is to find a tailor open on weekends at least a little bit. They are open here Sat 9-5p!!! Of course M-F 9-6 - 1 Star - Not cheap. Two bra straps shortened (the back part) for $12 EACH???? For $24 I could have bought a new bra, darn it. I have had pants hemmed for $15, which is not a bargain either. - 1 Star - Uneven work. Sometimes the work is done well, and sometimes not. I guess it depends who is doing it. If it's a delicate job, I have to admit I would not bring something here (bridal dress, gown, etc). But for convenience and overall A-OKness, well, I will keep coming unless I move. read more

A co-worker recommended this place so I thought I would give it a try. I brought in my jumpsuit that needed hemming and also the heels that I would be wearing with it. I specifically requested that the length was not too long and that it was not touching the floor while wearing my heels (since I would be wearing to an event with my kids and I didn't want to get my heel caught in the hem while chasing them around). I also asked if they could press it for me, which the girl kindly replied that they do not press any clothing. This bothered me a bit since my outfit had wrinkles in it and I wasn't sure if that would affect the hemming. The pant hem turned out looking great, however, the pants touched the floor, but since I didn't try it on until the morning of the event, I didn't have time to take back to have it fixed. And, it was $20 which I thought was a bit pricy. Overall, the outfit looked fine and the length was just a minor issue. I would give them another chance since they are local small business, the staff was friendly and it's on the way home from work so convenience is always a plus. read more

Manhattan Express Tailor saved me!!! I bought a bridesmaid dress for a wedding and the company sent me a wrong size. They weren't able to send me another dress in time! I took my dress that was 5 inches too small to Manhattan Express Tailor and they were able to fix it in a week! They are great and I recommend to anyone in South Bay! read more

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Manhattan Tailor is superb! I was in Hong Kong and stopped in for measurements and purchased a new suit and some shirts. 3 years later, Aug 2021, I messaged them over WhatsApp and requested a new suit for my son's wedding which was delivered the other day and it fits perfectly. Although they come to the United States, you can order on their website or through WhatsApp. Amazing talent fantastic quality and great customer service. I have found my tailor for life. read more

I've taken in so many odd and vintage sewing projects and alterations - every time they help me with making the best decision for that piece - I appreciate their perfect work and authority on alterations - I put my trust in them and have never been let down - such great work - definitely will use them for all my alteration needs read more

Great service here and a job well done. I had two dresses altered perfectly in less than a weeks time. Would highly recommend this place based on service and quality of work. read more

Manhattan Express Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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This review is long overdue. A friend recommended this place to me and I have to say, they do great work. My items were altered on time and they are fairly reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others. Friendly staff, too! read more

I have an excellent experience every time I come in. I always see the same friendly staff, and they always do a good job. I will say that I usually ask for simple things like getting a pair of pants hemmed or a hole repaired or something. Their prices are reasonable and their turn-around time is good and flexible. Not much to say, if you live in Hermosa/Redondo/Manhattan Beach, and need some Tailor work, I highly recommend this place. read more

I was in a major bind with buying a dress for a black tie wedding 2 days before the wedding. I found a dress but it needed some very minor repairs that my usual tailor wasn't available to do. I luckily found Manhattan Express Tailor. Not only were they able to take my dress right away but they finished it within 2 hours. And from the looks of the amount of clothes they had there, it's clear there are a lot of people using their service. Not only are they fast but very affordable. We will now be taking our alterations here. read more

I keep going back and am never disappointed... I've had buttons repaired, dresses taken in, skirts hemmed, ski pants repaired. They can handle everything and are always very friendly. read more

Same thing happened to me with my bridesmaid dress. I was sooo upset and instead of fixing it, she said the dress was ugly. The dress so was a simple brown strapless a-line dress. Not that difficult or possible to be that ugly. The service was so rude and overpriced (charged me $60 for the work) and then I had to take it somewhere else to fix their mess. Horrible! I actually used to be a loyal customer and I rarely comment on yelp but this deserves to be mentioned. Interestingly, I have posted about this before and it is gone from yelp... read more

Looking for excellent tailoring services with a smile? I don't think you'll find better services at this price in the South Bay. My boyfriend has been coming here for over 10 years, often times to correct work done by the tailoring services provided by Nordstrom's. The owner of this business is there constantly (even weekends) always recognizes and greets her customers and is very knowledgeable about different body types and is in the know about what is current and in style unlike the old school tailors in the business. read more

We came here on a recommendation, and the plus is that it's just down the street from us. The first time around, hubby got his new suit pants hemmed. They did a great job, so we brought two pairs of jeans in a few weeks later. They always get the work done in a few days, and their work is impeccable. I'm not really sure whether or not they're priced right, but $24 to get two pairs of jeans hemmed doesn't seem that unreasonable to me. We'll definitely be taking anything we need fixed to this place. read more

I've had multiple items tailored here and I will never go anywhere else! Had a few of my suits as well, which they had work done beyond my expectations. They are very keen to detail and go above and beyond anyone else! The staff is very friendly, and opened on Saturdays! This place is also conveniently located on PCH in Hermosa Beach so I am a bit partial due to the location convenience. I have been to many places but this place is tops in my book! read more

I gave them two 55 year old Pendleton Board shirts in perfect condition needing 3 buttons - on sleeves - when I received them back she said they didn't have the same size button - reduced the size of button hole - put on smaller buttons- and she said the older ones were ugly - wow- I was shocked on so many levels - small buttons might be suitable for females but not for man hands - read more

Manhattan Express Tailor has always done excellent work on alterations. I have had them do everything from simple hems to resizing items after a weight loss. The staff are always friendly, efficient, and pleasant to work with. read more

LOOOOOVe them! She can do anything and helps me make my Halloween costume every year .

I cannot speak highly enough about Nyu and Manhattan Express Tailors. They have done fantastic work for me in the past and Nyu brings customer service to a whole new level. She always remembers me and my daughter and all of our past projects that they completed to perfection. They always offer fair prices and speedy turn arounds. Recently my friend had a major garment emergency having flown in from Australia to be a bridesmaid in a wedding that was happening the following day. She had her dress mailed to me and was horrified to discover it was easily 2-4 sizes too small and needed to be let our more than 4 inches! We called Nyu at 4:45PM in an panic and she told us to come in before they closed that evening. What they did to this dress was nothing short of a miracle. It was transformed by noon the following day and no one could have guessed anything had been altered. The quality of service was 2nd to none and their ability to turn it around in no time still astonishes me. I was already a fan of Manhattan Express Tailor but now I can't stop talking about how fabulous they are to anyone who will listen! Don't waste your time with any other tailor. You will love everything about Manhattan Express Tailor! read more

Life saver! My pants ripped and they were able to fix my pants within 10 minutes. They saved me from leaving work early. Thanks. You've earned my business! read more

I love this place. I have to get everything I buy altered, everything, so I am here a lot. They always do it right...and fairly fast. Parkin g can be a small hassle depending on when you come, but that is a minor price to pay for consistent tailoring at a good price. Highly recommended! read more

There is a special relationship that one has with their tailor, it's a special bond because it's their talent that makes us look good. The tailor not only has to understand their clients body type so they can make sure that the clothes fit as it should and they also have to understand what the original designer had in mind and keep that integrity. So understandably not many people change tailors on a whim. But the flip side is like everything in life nothing lasts. Tailors too have to retire someday and this is the case here. Mrs. Yang retired and apparently sold the business, which makes me feel very sad for me, but happy for her. She has worked hard and deserve to live her golden years unencumbered with our petty problems of this is too long or that is too short.... So going on a kind of faith with the new owners, I took in some pants to test their skills and sadly it's a no go. Sloppy and shoddy work is what I got back, crocked lines on the hem and the thread was not tied off so I had to finish it off myself. In other words, off I go in search for another tailor... read more

Love it! Loved the advice how to alter my dress. It came out very beatiful but a bit tighter than I'd have liked.