The owner (I think his name is Peter) is a super friendly, knowledgeable & experienced and very talented tailor. I've been going to Pepe's for many years now having mostly my semi-expensive purses repaired (rejuvenated) to maintain their functionality. Basically I put way too much stuff in them weighing them down so pockets rip and thick straps break! I wish that I could say that it is my heavy stacks-o-cash that wear them out but it if I did, it would be a lie! So here comes the part where I say his service is tops.... buuuuut the last purse (a cheaper [thankfully!] black Guess purse) that I dropped off to him - A YEAR AGO - he says that he did repair it, but he misplaced it and he needed some time to look for it! Wait, what?! in all fairness, I was about three weeks late, picking it up and his shop is well, let's just say - to him - it's probably an organized space, but to me, however, if it's organized, it's an organized mess. He's the only one that works there and he actually does have times where he's slammed with people dropping off and picking up. Okay, so it's not an expensive purse, but it was brand new - TJ Max special - (cheaply made) with a weak strap (literally hanging by a thread) and I really like it! I've been to the shop to follow up with him multiple times over the past year and still no purse. I called him 10 minutes ago and, well, he apparently had found it, but lost it again....???!!! When I called I thought for sure that since it's been so long, that with my luck, I would here him say something like he waited and waited but he had auctioned it off for $30 and then retired, but no, he apparently had found the purse after my last in-person inquiry and put it somewhere "safe" never to be seen since! Lost twice! I really do like the man, he's old-school-QUALITY, his stitch work is top notch and his prices are affordable and even though this experience has been challenging, overall, I still recommend his services because perhaps had I not been out of town so long and showed up within a reasonable amount of time since dropping off, it may not have been lost to begin with. If I get my purse back, I'll be satisfied 100%! read more

Dropped off a pair of denim for hemming. Wasted two weeks of my time. His quality of work may be good, I wouldn't know, but his customer service 0/10. After one week I went to pick them up and he told me that he had lost the cuff and didn't know how much I wanted hemmed. That's fine, I cuffed them again and waited another week for them to be hemmed. Showed up 2 weeks since drop off, he tells me his equipment is out of service. That's fine, stuff happens. But I asked when the repair person was supposed to come out and he tells me he's been waiting for weeks. So he let me drop off my jeans when he couldn't even hem them and lied to me about it for two weeks, who knows how long this would've lasted read more

Great work at reasonable prices. I always go to him for my tailoring needs, and never disappointed.

I've been using this tailor for years. It is a fair criticism that if you need something done right away, find somebody else. He's a one-man team. But at the price he charges for the quality of work, I'll put up with it. I've taken my expensive suits (Italian, British, and American made) for repair and alterations, have never been disappointed. All you need to do is to call regularly to check up on the progress. Sure it may take weeks some times, but I'd rather wait and have it done right at a fair price. read more

Pepe is the best tailor by far in South Bay. His price is just right and his work is of good quality. Precise with the details and what you asked for will be followed. read more

I've gone here throughout the years and he is reasonable and does a good job. Sometimes your stuff might not be ready when committed but I haven't had that issue for the last few times. You can always call ahead to verify before going to pick up. read more

it's cheap... but it still won't be ready after the fifth time he promised you.... he has no system... no order.. looks like a hoarder with garments.. no wonder why, your items are never ready. once you're pissed.. he will do the 10-30 minute job as you wait. read more

Needed a dress hemmed, he asked by when I needed it (1 week), he said okay. However, the dress was not ready when we agreed for pickup. Quality of work was good but if you need something ready on a particular time, this is not the place. If you can wait plenty of time, give him a try. read more

A good friend of mine from high school recommended me this tailor shop. Since he was conveniently located in the south bay, I decided to give this guy a shot. At the time, I bought a lot of suits, and needed them tailored. I brought him all the suits, and in a matter of months had my suits ready. The only issue I had with the guy is that he takes longer than the estimated time. But I had other suits at home ready for use, so this was not too big of an issue. Since then, I started bringing everything to him: shirts, slacks, and hospital scrubs. He did a good job with everything except that last one. But that was not a big deal. One thing I like about Pepe is that he does not try to nickel and dime me. The guy I hired before him tried doing that, and you just shouldn't do that to your long-time customers. If you need a good tailor, and don't need the clothing too soon, then come here. read more

Not to give my age away, but Pepe (aka Peter) has been my tailor for well over 20 years when he used to be the tailor in the mens suits department at Bullock's (now Macy's) in Del Amo. My whole family knows Pepe, ever since my Mom had worked at Bullock's in the china, crystal and silver department. My recent pair of new slacks that he tailored in the length, the hem started to unravel on both pant legs. So I took it to Pepe for a re-do. He told me that it would be ready on Monday. So on Monday, I was going out to lunch with a couple of my friends that day, and thinking they would be ready, I left my car running just for a quick pick up. There was one customer in his shop as I walked in. Pepe was in the back ironing a couple of pairs of jeans for her. He acknowledges me. Still thinking it won't take but a couple of minutes, he continues to iron another pair of jeans. Finally done with the 3 pairs of jeans for this customer, she decided to pay with her credit card. By now, 10 minutes have passed and my friends are still waiting outside in my car sitting idol with the engine running. Pepe is clearly having trouble with his credit card machine to close out this sale. Finally after around 5 minutes, he's successful with the credit card machine and sends the customer off. Then after 15 minutes later after he knew I was waiting to pick up my pants that he promised me on Monday, he tells me that my pants are NOT READY and to wait a COUPLE OF MINUTES! WTH?! I asked him why he didn't tell me this when he saw me come in like 15 minutes ago?! No response. I left ticked off. A few days later, I go back, pick up my pants. He does not say he's sorry for the other day. And on top of that, he gives me a look like he did me a favor. Well Pepe (or Peter), based on the reviews here on Yelp, you are clearly not providing great customer service. Sorry, but you are FIRED! There's other tailors out there that would love to have my business and will provide way better customer service. ADIOS AMIGOS, you just lost a long term valued customer. read more

I don't know what's going on with Pepe but I'm never coming back. I dropped off 8 pairs of pants to get the legs hemmed on a Saturday, then I come in the next Friday to pick them up and he hasn't even started, he apologized and says he forgot. I tell him I left work early to get them and I don't have time to wait so I pick up one pair that he does on the spot, leave him another pair and I go (so he has 8 total still) Then I come back today to get the pants and he hands me them. I start to count them and he assures me all 8 are there, I insist on counting a minute goes by and what do you know... There are only 7 pairs! So I stand there while he searches around for my pants, he eventually finds them, they are completely wriinked because he had them thrown on the side, he rushes and hems them in 20 seconds and hands then over. He doesn't apologize or offer a discount but rings me up for 72 dollars and goes on his way. Never coming back, if I didn't insist on counting I would have lost a pair of pants! Get it together man! read more

Didn't give me a price for hemming my suit I had just bought at Hollywood suits, which I thought was included. Hollywood suits sent me here he had it ready in 1 day, it was only 1 suit coat and pants he trimmed the sleeves pants and tightened the coat a bit. Never gave me a price, me thinking I bought it at hollywoood suits and them sending me to Pepe would get it included in the purchase of the suit, or at least a good rate. Walked in he measured me and then I come back today to pick it up and he tells me it's $83. Wow I could have done it for $25 at most at my local tailor. Ridiculous pricing with no heads up for what he charges. Never coming back again. read more

Pepe is very affordable but he is extremely overloaded and doesn't hire anyone to help him so if he says my items will be ready the next day or next week, it delays up to two months ! He loses items and I've had to come back up to 5 times to see if my clothes are done and each time he delays it . He isn't reliable . If there are complaints, he never apologizes for not keeping his word and gets defensive instead of giving customer care. it's better to pay more for competence, efficiency and reliability with good communicative service. read more

Have gone to this shop several times for alterations, fittings and repairs of suits. Takes a little time when he is busy, but with a little bit of planning and lead time, I have had good results from him. read more

I have been using Pepe for years and years since he was recommended by Nordstroms. I used him for just simple hemming to making my husband pants larger to refitting dresses for evening wear. He even added a belt in the middle of the dress to make it longer without ruining the bottom of the dress. He is very reasonable too. Just give him time and call to remind him that you are picking up. He always delivers if you are in a bind but relaxes if there is no rush. read more

I wish I can give him zero stars. I had my pants there for 4 months all he is was taken apart but did not know how to put it back together.don't waste your time or money to deal with this loser.the worst person to deal with.the worst of the worst read more

Pepe is an artist. l have watched him work and his work is careful and beautiful. But he is so good that he is swamped with work. You got to be patient, but he is worth it. read more

Pepe is my tailor for 4 years now mainly for hemming my designer jeans with original bottoms and never been disappointed with his work, yes he lacks promptness but at least I know he does a fantastic job. I have learned to be very clear with him on when I want my items to be ready by and I usually give him one additional day from the day he promise or call him before I drive over. read more

Best tailor in town!!! He altered my suit exactly to my physique. Very very reasonable price! If you want to look like a million bucks for an event I highly recommend Pepe for the job! read more

Took a suit that I bought for a wedding for some tailoring on a Wednesday and was told it would be ready the next Wednesday. I wasn't able to go that day, so I decided to go the next day, Thursday. I called at about 12:00 to make sure it was ready and Pepe said he needed to "press it", to give him 20 minutes. I ended up stopping by at 3:30 and it WASN'T READY! ! He said he needed about 10 minutes and then he started sewing on it. WTF?!?!?!? Now I'm going to be late to work. I'm pretty pissed. Not EVER coming back here, regardless of how good hi tailoring is. Many, MANY more businesses that can altar clothing.... read more

Cheap! He'll hem your designer jeans with the original bottoms for $10! And he does a great job might I add.

I've never Owned a suit until last year. I was always worried about ordering one online and it not fitting right. I went to Pepe. He fitted my suit perfectly! Very cheap read more

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I needed my pants to be cut about 2 inches short, so I came here and the whole process was very fast and easy. It was done by the next day and it was only $10. However, despite the fast service, I would've really appreciated it if he had worn a mask. read more

PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE. I was promised my things done Monday, he still hadn't finished and I had to go back two times on Tuesday.... the second time which my husband was waiting while he finished the items (this was a full 3 hours past when he asked me to come back). He didn't even fix one of the items, it came back exactly the same AND he forgot a shirt at his shop. The other items looked like someone had closed their eyes and sewn them. I had super simple alterations. PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE EVER!!!!! read more

Pepe did a really great job! He hemmed all my pants and blazers. He is quick, very reliable and price is very reasonable. Definitely will be back again. I recommended him to all my family and friends. read more

Pepe is friendly and very fast! My boyfriend needed his pants to be hem from a suit he bought at Hollywood Suit Outlet. Hollywood Suit Out referred us to Pepe for affordable same day pick up. Just took a few minutes and it was all done. Thanks Pepe! read more

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Dropped off my pants and jacket on Friday and told him to take his time because I want it done right. He assured me Tuesday would be enough time. I came by today (Tuesday) and he couldn't even find my suit. Then when he finally found it it was completely unaltered. He told me it would take about 20 min so I had to take time out of my day and wait around. Everything came out fine but he offered $5 off for the inconvenience. Totally made up for having to wait and worry that the job wouldn't be done right. Thanks but I will definitely be going somewhere else next time. read more

Very affordable and good tailor. Bought a suit in the garment district and he had it done in a week. He lost a star because when I dropped it off, he wasn't doing any tailoring that I could see, just watching tv in the shop and said he would have it by Monday morning. I arrived Monday morning only to find he had just started working on it. He would have been 5 star but lost 1 for the delay. I would definitely use him again in the future. read more

I'm all about folks keeping their word. Brought in a suit and shirt for tailoring. Pepe says it will be 70 bucks and to pick up a couple days later. When I come to pick up he asks me to wait and then starts working on the shirt ! WTF. Sleeves ended up too short. Shirt ruined. Not worth bitching about to him because of limited English skills. What got me is when he told me it would be 90 bucks instead of the original 70. Like I said, I'm all about people keeping their word. He didn't do so in regards to the price. read more

I have been going there for many years. This is the story about Peter. He runs his business in the following manner. You stop by with your alterations, he quotes a price and a date. He won't issue a receipt or a price quote. It is all on his word. If you need the items back on that day, go and sit down and wait for them. If you are not pressed for time, call him and tell him you will be there in -- X -- minutes. When you get there, he'll tell you how much longer. In any case, by now you have realized he works for you while you are there. He loves to be watched while he works. He does a good job. He doesn't really need your business.... He is overloaded with work. So if this is not for you, don't put him down.. just go somewhere else. Peter, thanks for your work over the years. read more

THE WORST TAILOR IN THE SOUTH BAY. Sorry Pepe, but it's true. My hubby and all his groomsmen got their suits tailored here for our wedding. Granted it was 3 years ago, but the horrific experience is still fresh in my mind. My hubby had to take his suit back 5-6 times because Pepe either could not get it right or missed his deadline to get the work done. On top of botching up the hubby's suit, he mixed up two of the groomsmen's suits!!! The fit was all wrong, and those groomsmen wound up using their suits as rags after the wedding. I seriously have contemplated calling and getting our money back. DON'T EVER GO TO THIS GUY. read more

Absolutely HORRIBLE. I just got back from there after trying to pick up my drapes for the 4th time. I dropped off the draps on Thursday, and he told me they'd be ready by Saturday or Monday. I went in on Tuesday (gave him several extra days) and he said they weren't done. And to come back the next day. I came back the next day (Wednesday) and they weren't done. He said come back the next day. I didn't come back on Thursday, and I went in today (Friday)... to find out that they were not done. He asked me to wait and I stayed there and watched him sew them. They were done nicely, and he charged me $10, which is fine. But, that is REALLY unprofessional to send me running around because he is not on top of things. And, that happens every time I go to Pepe. Needless to say, today was my last day setting foot in that store!! read more

I don't ever write reviews, but this rating and explanation is something any new customer should know. My parents recommended this tailor, but after a few experiences I will never come back. I've had 2 pants and 3 shirts tailored here. The pants were straight-forward, no problems there, except I had to come back twice cause he said "I'm running behind" on 1st return - 2nd return he said he left them at his house. The shirts on the other hand were a disaster. Upon pick-up he told me he's "running behind", again, and items would not be ready till 2 more days when he initially said otherwise. I come back and 1 of the shirts was cut way to slim to the point I couldn't button, and no I didn't gain weight between times, also one of the other shirts wasn't even tailored or touched. When I was paying, he then says each of the three shirts are an extra $5. His explanation, "I forgot to tell you the additional money before." After returning for the THIRD time for ONE order the other shirt was fixed but then I saw a 1in tear on bottom. After 30 min for the repair my order was finally complete. The shirts still don't fit right but it's just not worth the hassle. I told him politely and calmly (I think) I was not satisfied with his service and I won't be returning. I'm telling him this for two reasons: 1) I wanted to tell him how I felt, 2) give him input as a customers point of view so he can better his business. But I don't think he takes criticism well, so he got angry and I won't be back. Personally, I don't understand why he's in high demand. I'm not critiquing him of his skills as a tailor, although shirts don't fit right, but more so on his business, organization and professionalism. read more

Had the same experience as some other reviewers, left two sets of pants to be hemmed, came back on the day he said they'd be read - they weren't. At that time, I left an additional set of pants, again came back on the day he said they'd be ready - again, all four weren't ready. This time, he apologized and asked me to wait, dropped what he was doing and spent 25 minutes rushing to hem the four sets of pants. This combined with the general disorder of the store was enough to convince me not to return. At a glance, it may seem like a quaint place to get a bargain, but my take is that the tailor is lazy, disorganized and socially inept. read more

I went to Pepe to alter a suit. He did a good job and had it done in one day. I was impressed.

Peter has been doing our alterations for numerous years. I always call ahead of time before going down there to not waste a trip and they have always been ready. I do know if you do not call and tell him you are going to be there you might get disapointed but his workmanship has always been tops and he is extremely courteous and professional and priced fairly. read more

i guess the key to my successful visit according to the other reviews was not leaving my item to be picked up at a later date. i brought in a pair of pants to be altered on a suit i had just purchased for a wedding. Pepe asked when i needed it by and i told him i had 5 days. he told me if i didnt mind waiting a few minutes that he would do it for me while i was still there. it saved me a trip back and it took 10 minutes and cost $8. i was satisfied. read more

Okay, PEPE is ridiculously reasonable. I had my 2 piece suit, a really nice one, altered at his place. The sleeves needed to be shortened and the design of the pants was like grandpa's so I asked him to make it straight and modern looking. WOW !!! The sleeves were perfect and buttons reattached in the right place, and also the pants !!! It was perfect !!! It looked "modern" exactly the way I wanted it. I think the sleeves were $15 and the pants was $20 or so. I went to a place in Sherman Oaks who did a similar job but they charged me $100 and did a bad job. Today, I took in my summer suits I bought at Macy's but the pants was an inch short. Sure enough, PEPE fixed it for me for ridiculously affordable price of.. $8!!!! Who does alteration for $8 these days !!!!!!! PEPE is the best !!!! read more

I was very satisfied with my service from Pepe the tailor. I dropped off 6 suits, all with alterations needed, and pepe was able to do the work and get it back to me in time for me to go back to work with them just two days later. Each of the alterations was perfectly done. And to top it off, Pepe did the service within very good attitude and with a smile on his face. Pepe even called as soon as my order was ready so that I could come down and pick it up. I'll definitely be bringing my suits here from now on. Thanks Pepe! read more

Needed a suit for a wedding he really came thru. Good job on the tailoring got it done in a good turn around time