Nikki's Alterations has been my go-to tailor for the past several years now. I usually go in to get my pants hemmed, and Nori's work is great. She's located in Chinatown on the second floor of the Lee & Young building, fronting N King St (just after Maunakea St if you're headed east/diamond head). There is a code to get in, but if you call/text her ahead of time, she will let you know what it is. Reasonable pricing and a turnaround of no longer than a week for hemming, not sure about other items but shes really good about texting you when your items are ready. read more

Best alterations shop in town! There is really none better. As I am a wide individual, having a good tailor is a must. Nori (the amazing tailor/seamstress that runs this shop), is awesome! She has helped me with hemming numerous pairs of pants and even has helped me with more complicated tasks like shortening the back yoke on some jeans (it's not easy being thicc). My coworker also recently took some snow pants to be altered, and he was impressed with the quality of Nori's work. This shop is located behind a secured glass door, on the second floor of a building on King Street. I recommend calling ahead to make sure you can get in. I usually street park on either Maunakea or Smith. I know street parking isn't the best, but believe me, this shop is worth it. read more

10/10 highly recommend, so glad I found this place! Nikki adjusted two dresses for me on two occasions, and she always hits it on the mark and makes my garments fit better and makes me feel better when wearing them! She's so friendly, easy to work with, great quality, good turnaround time, and very fair pricing. You generally need a code to enter the building, so if the door is locked just give her a call, her number is posted on the window, and she'll give you the code to enter and unlock the door! read more

I have been bringing clothes here to be altered for a few years now. The owner is very sweet and efficient when you need your clothes to be altered or repaired. Call ahead of time to get the code for entry to the building. Her office is the first door on the second floor. Because there is no parking in front of the building, you may want to have someone to drop you off and pick you up on either Mauna Kea Street or Smith Street. read more

There was a short wait while she finished helping another customer who was hemming her pants. She seemed like a repeat customer, because Nikki quoted them $10 per pants. She quoted me $15 per pants to hem 3 jeans, and $15 to replace the elastic for another pants when I called. She takes cash, check, or Venmo and said it would take 1 week. There is a fitting room to change in and she measured my pants and markedcthe hems with white chalk. No pins. She also gave some good suggestions. After I dropped my pants off last week Wed, she asked if I could wait until 12/27 due to the holidays. I'll edit my review after I pick up my items. read more

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Nikki's Alterations has moved! She is now located around the corner from Lin's on 90 N King Street (right before corner of Maunakea/King). It's a locked door with a keypad - call her to see if she is in and if she can let you up for alterations. Phone number is still the same - posted picture below. Nori (owner) is fast and efficient. I recently brought 3 pairs of pants to her and she hemmed them in a few days (this depends on her queue, of course). So if you have alterations, give enough lead time - especially during prom and wedding season. She is SO WORTH IT and so good at what she does. She will give you a pink ticket for pickup, let you know the price and give you the code for the keypad. Mahalo Nori! I have been coming to her for years and she is amazing. read more

Nikki's Alterations - New address - it's around the corner from where she used to be. Phone number is still the same. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I needed a towel repaired. Kind of ridiculous because it's an old towel but it has a little bit of sentimental value and it was an easy fix. I brought my item over to Nikki and she said it would be ready in two days. It ended up being ready the next day and she called me to let me know to come pick it up. I paid five dollars to have my towel seems re-sewn which was totally worth it. I have a sewing machine, but I hardly know how to sew and honestly, it seems to take more time than I care to deal with. She also was very honest when I brought in a tank top that had a strap that was a little fragile. She told me it would cost more than it was probably worth. I appreciate her honesty. What with her clean location and efficient service, I would recommend her for your sewing needs. read more

Awesome service and excellent craftsmanship. Very friendly and great prices. I had two pairs of men's pants hemmed and the results were perfect. read more

Amazing service and quickly done - needed a dress taken in and hemmed. Both were done really well. Would highly recommend.

Great service, affordability price. Nori was great to work with and had my dress completed on a timely manner.

Nikki altered my partner's aloha shirts from Manuheali'i. Her prices are great, craftsmanship is good, and turnaround time is quick (1 week for 2 shirts). Definitely recommend and will keep going to her. read more

She is dependable, is very good at what she does, and has a very pleasant and outgoing personality

Very good customer service oriented! I do get a feeling that I should bring her all clothing issues to solve! I hope all customers tip her too! She deserves more than she charges! read more

Great service, great price, highly recommend! Called and was able to make an appointment in 15 minutes. Will definitely return. read more

LOVE this seamstress!!! She's incredibly talented. I've had lots of little things done, but once I had her bring in a gala dress that required her to remove the entire zipper and cinch the whole thing and remove part of the tail and hem it and add straps etc etc it was a great undertaking that took an entire day and came out beautifully!! The place is tricky to find...She's located in Chinatown on the second floor of a building and there's a code to enter (just call her and she'll answer!) Highly recommend!! :) read more

Incredible alterations. My daughter bought a pair of shorts from a high end local designer. Unfortunately it didn't fit well for her body type so we had it made into a skirt. Fits great. Beautifully done. read more

Nikki did a great job altering the length of a three new pairs of slacks. Reasonable price, quick turn around. I'll be coming back in the future! read more

Nikki altered a jumpsuit for me and I am so happy with how it turned out. Her shop is very convenient especially if you work downtown. She is sweet and very talented...will definitely be using her services again! read more

First time try here she is really nice and attentive. Brought one jumpsuit (has inner) and one wrap dress to hem and paid for $40 for both. She let me wear both and made sure how much I want to take in. Result came out perfect. You need the code to get in the building so better call before you go. I'll come back. read more

We called a couple alterations places before finding Nikki's and we're so glad we found her. I had to get a suit tailored for a wedding. Since it was my first time I was worried about paying too much, but her prices were very reasonable and she was so friendly and made us feel so welcome. I got my suit tailored to perfection right before a friend's wedding and she even helped hem my pants a second time to get it exactly right, free of charge. So lucky to have found such a wonderful place for alterations, will definitely be back again and highly recommend! read more

My second time using this alteration place. Ms. Nikki is very polite very helpful, friendly, and efficient! Prices always reasonable. Her work is spot on and precise! I recommend this place for any types of alterations. read more

She currently has no sign up but her door was open and she was at her desk working hard. I went in to hem 3 dress pants and she quoted me $24 for all of it. She was so sweet and friendly and her was work was soo good that I had to leave a review. It took about 2 hours and she finished it real quick. I was very satisfied with what she did. read more

Nikki's new address is 90 N King Street. Call for the code to get in to the secure building. She's reasonably priced and very nice.

I highly recommend Nikki's Alterations! Very affordable and fair pricing with high-quality results. My wife had a very delicate, silk dress altered in multiple places and it looks amazing! She was able to get fitted before and after the alteration and was given honest recommendations. read more

Nikki's Alterations - Altered silk dress to the very last detail! Perfectly executed. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I received exceptional customer service and high quality work for a very affordable price here. Hemmed jeans keeping the original hem for $15 (as of 3/14/20). Will definitely come back for future alterations. read more

Nikki altered a bridesmaid dress for my friends wedding and did a wonderful job! The dress had a cowl neckline, which was way to big and needed to be taken in. I went to Nikki after several tailors on island said they would not be able to take in that specific neckline. Nikki was super nice and friendly and got the alteration done in within a week! So happy I found her, will be using her for any alterations I need in the future! read more

A great place to get your alterations done. Quick and affordable. I needed a couple of pants to be hemmed, and Nikki did such a wonderful job. Nikki is also very friendly. Definitely my go to place for all of alterations. Nikki is located on N. King St and Maunakea St. on the second floor by Lins Lei Shop. Entrance to second floor is located on N. King St. If you get lost. Feel free to give Nikki a call, and she will meet you downstairs. read more

She's awesome. Walk right into Lins lei shop, small Shop behind them. She did quality work on my clothes and I appreciated it. Will go back if I need something. read more

After years of having our alterations done by Nikki's Alterations she's always done a great and timely job. Despite her having a lot of alterations to do, our clothes weren't lost in the mixed. read more

AMAZING! I have found my go-to alteration place. Needed pants hemmed for a 5:30pm dinner. Called at 12 and asked if she did same day. She replied, "What do you have? How many?" I explained that I had just one pair of pants (not denim). She said, "well, I'm a little busy, but I can do." I arrived at 1pm, dropped off the pants, had pho 2 blocks away (@ To Chau--my fav), and the pants were done in 30 minutes. Upon paying, it was $7.00 even. Unheard of: Quick, quality, and dirt cheap (plus no same-day fee). Not sure of her hours, but she mentioned she was going to be open until 6pm that day (which was a Saturday). Quick tip: The storefront is not on Mauna Kea St. You need to walk into a little in-door hallway located near the corner of Mauna Kea and King. See my pics for further explanation. read more

Nikki's Alterations - Standing on Mauna Kea facing King St. Door leads to hallway where Nikkis Alterations is. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Yelp 100 Review Challenge 2015: 88/100 My fiance can be quite the procrastinator sometimes and with a special event coming up, leave it to him to wait for the very last moment to get his pants hemmed. It was a Thursday when he gave me two (chino) pants to be hemmed about 4 inches each. I had called here and there to ask for pricing and turnover time because...did I mention we needed these pants by 5:30am that Saturday morning?! No luck in same-day turnover and if they did offer same-day, it was going to cost me an arm and probably both my legs! Because I work downtown, I decided to Yelp around and Nikki's Alteration popped up. I called her around 9am and she promised she could have the pair hemmed by Friday evening, which was cutting it close for us, but procrastinators don't deserve to be picky! I made the 10 minute walk to Chinatown and thanks to the Yelp photos I was easily able to find this place next to a flower shop. Upon entering, she kindly greeted me and I gave her the pants which were already measured to be hemmed. After she had a look at the pants she asked me what time I finished work, THAT DAY and said to come back after work and it should be done. Same day turnover?! No extra charge?! I must be dreaming! So sure enough I headed back to Nikki's after work (8 hours later) and the two pants were perfectly hemmed. She charged me $14 total for both pants, that's $7/pants!!! OMG unbelievable. Not only is she super friendly and sweet but her service is professional too. Next time I need alterations done, quick (hopefully I won't procrastinate again, but let's be real here) you bet I am going to pay Nikki's Alteration a visit! p.s. When I arrived at 4:30pm the main gate/door was closed, which led me to believe Nikki's Alterations were closed, but instead you have to walk through the flower shop to get to Nikki's. read more

Nikki's Alterations - See this sign against the wall right next to Lei shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nori is an excellent seamstress! She can mend, alter almost any clothing to include retaining the original jeans hem.

Thanks to fellow yelpers, the direction to Nikki's is super helpful. It is alley way behind Lin's Lei Shop on Maunakea. Nori is a very helpful lady and does great work. Her shop is tiny and has a small changing/ storage closet to put your clothes on so she can adjust and hem. My alteration request is to take in my denim skirt. Since it is a button-front design, Nori suggested to 2 small pinches on the back of the skirt to narrow the waist line. It came out perfect! It didn't have any awkward creases in the back and it fits great! All for $7. She does get busy at times so make sure you set your expectation with her when you drop off your garment. Parking is a challenge in the area to drop off and pick up, but it's a great walking distance from downtown. read more

While working, I tore the back pocket of my pants. Looking through Yelp, I found Nikki's and read the reviews. I liked what I read. The next day I took my pants and asked about repair of the pocket and hemming the legs 1". She said I could pick it up the next day. I work downtown and have parking so I didn't need to worry about that part (Maunakea Street has limited parking). The next day I went down around lunchtime. My pants were ready. The stitching looked better than the original one. Service is great, prices are reasonable and the quality is awesome. read more

Hole in the wall Alterations are done professionally She is quick and gets them done when you need them - just need to specify the urgency Paid $36 for a long silk dress and two wide/legged jeans...i think this price is a steal! I will definitely go back to her! read more

I can't believe I have not written a review on Nikki's yet. The owner of Nikki's, Nori, does incredibly good work. I've been going to her for 5-7 years now and none of the alterations she's done have remotely come undone. Unlike the last place I used to got to just up the street. She also did a great job on a dress shirt that was too long. I'd give her six stars if I could . read more

Great service and prices are more than fair. Rarely late, and she'll prioritize if you need the outfit for an important function. Been going here for years. read more

Highly recommend. I needed last minute measurements done and Nori (sp?) agreed to help me even though she was slammed and I didn't have an appointment. She was so patient and kind, and offered her advice and insights as a professional on how to accurately take measurements for a dress I'm getting made on the mainland. Support this small business, they're good people. read more

This is my go to alterations store. Located in the heart of Chinatown, Nikki is an excellent seamstress, friendly, and w/ great prices! Her and her mother seem to run the store and when you walk in, you can tell w/ the one million filled bags in their store, that she must have a ton of customers. I've searched years to find a seamstress I trust w my clothes and being the midget that I am, I need to hem a lot of stuff! I initially tested her out by bringing in a pair of jeans and asking her to keep the original hem on them...that's usually my test at places. Lol. She totally aced it and her low prices gave her a ton of brownie points. She has a little makeshift changing station in the back so you don't have to pin everything yourself at home or stand semi naked in the small store, while changing into various pieces of clothing. She's also usually very prompt but if she's a bit delayed, she will let you know. I think I usually pick stuff up within a week, but I'm sure you can ask for earlier. She recently fixed a top and a dress that I thought were completely ruined and looked like a nightmare to fix...don't throw precious stuff in the washing machine, people! When the entrance to their place looks locked, just go through Lin's flower shop to get to them. Great services, friendly, nice mom&pop store, and great prices...that's it! read more

Literally, a hole-in-wall. Located in Chinatown, inside a subdivided space behind a florist is a 'stall' where you will find Nikki's Alterations. I was first introduced to go seek her because the price of alteration was going up at the more commercialized places, and where I was originally going was too far when I started to work in town. Many of us know that parking can be a pain when it comes to Ctown. But there's a municipal parking lot right across the street, next to Cindy's Lei Stand. I usually have my hem set when I drop it off to her or my drop off is fast, so my parking is within grace period. I have been going to Nikki's for about 5 years now. I'm usually not in a rush to have my things done, but Nora is usually fast about it. And she's affordable. I've had jeans and trousers hemmed, dresses re-structured - all done with great quality. I love her work, her professionalism and her price. I love supporting small local businesses, especially when they deserve it. I highly recommend her to anyone! read more