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San Juan Capistrano, CA

Sami's Tailoring

3.7 (46 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Notice the unevenness between the two sleeves.

I took in a brand new Columbia jacket to have the sleeves tightened. That's it. Nothing more. It was basically a straightforward job where the elastic needed to be shortened in order for the sleeves to be tightened. I went to pick it up and they weren't even close to being tight enough, so I left it for the tailor to do it again. Upon returning the next week I find that not only were the sleeves poorly done, but the tailor had CUT THEM SHORTER!!! He decided without EVER consulting me that because I wanted tighter sleeve openings that they should be shorter as well. The elastic he used was too "soft" and rolled inside the hem. The gathering isn't even and doesn't look the same on both sleeves. You can see the word "Omnitech" on one sleeve, and that was a good inch ABOVE the original hem on the sleeve. The jacket, which was brand new and a $100 purchase, is virtually worthless to me now. I have never, EVER experienced such poor workmanship from someone who calls himself a professional.

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3 months ago

Sami was so friendly and helped me get all my clothes ready for a trip in time. His work was great

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1 year ago

The owner was friendly, professional, and prepared my shirts in a timely manner. I look forward to his services again.

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

Wonderful service. The stuff and owner is very friendly and does the work just the way I want to have it.

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Sami has tailored my daughter's pageant dresses and he's done a fantastic job with the gowns.

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3 years ago

Great job altering a nice wool blazer. He is so friendly and obviously great at what he does. I would not hesitate to go back again.

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4 years ago

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5 years ago

Amazing and did a beautiful job making my sons suit perfect for his best friends wedding Thank you!!!!!! GV v

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5 years ago

I used Sami for two pairs of slacks I needed taken up. He did a super job within a week. Beautiful shop, friendly owner, reasonable cost.

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8 years ago

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6 years ago

Sami's does all my jacket and suit alterations. He does a great job at a reasonable price. Highly recommended and open during Covid-19.

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8 years ago

Use him all the time! Great job! Fair pricing! I'll be back for sure! You can't go wrong using him for all your tailoring needs.

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Village Sewing Services - Loose hemmed vents randomly located on the inseam. Too much fabric removed and left outside the sewn hem.

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I genuinely regret bringing my clothing here…read more I brought in six brand-new garments immediately after purchase for simple alterations before a family trip, along with a few higher-end items needing standard tailoring work. What I received back reflected repeated shortcuts, poor workmanship, and a disregard for original garment construction. The problems were widespread across nearly every item. Several shorts were shortened incorrectly, with original hems not preserved. On one pair, too much fabric was removed, leaving little proper hem allowance. The shorts now bunch, wrinkle, and roll upward near the inseam when sitting. Because too much fabric was cut away, the damage is not realistically reversible. On a formal pair of shorts, a beautifully finished blind hem was replaced with an obvious straight stitch that materially changed the look of the garment. Loose thread buildup and poor stitching quality were visible inside. A waistband latch was reinstalled crooked and in the wrong location, leaving it visible from the outside and causing puckering. Most disappointing was an expensive pair of Joie jeans requiring a waistband adjustment. Instead of maintaining a clean waistband, mismatched off-center gussets were added, creating bulky bunching that pressed painfully into my lower back when worn. When I pointed out the issue, I was alarmed by the suggestion that fabric would simply be cut away on the spot as a "fix" to an already poorly altered garment. The service experience only made things worse. Promised completion dates came and went without communication. I had to call and text for updates, only to be told each time it would take "another day." The overall experience felt dismissive, unprofessional, and expensive in the worst way: paying to have brand-new clothing materially worsened before ever getting to wear it. I refused to pay the full amount requested, paying half her initial charge. That partial amount given at my offering was an error of generosity realized further upon the compounded cost of a second tailor who'd had to repair her work. I would not return, nor would I recommend this business to anyone bringing in I genuinely regret bringing my clothing here. I brought in six brand-new garments immediately after purchase for simple alterations before a family trip, along with a few higher-end items needing standard tailoring work. What I received back reflected repeated shortcuts, poor workmanship, and a disregard for original garment construction. The problems were widespread across nearly every item. Several shorts were shortened incorrectly, with original hems not preserved. On one pair, too much fabric was removed, leaving little proper hem allowance. The shorts now bunch, wrinkle, and roll upward near the inseam when sitting. Because too much fabric was cut away, the damage is not realistically reversible. On a formal pair of shorts, a beautifully finished blind hem was replaced with an obvious straight stitch that materially changed the look of the garment. Loose thread buildup and poor stitching quality were visible inside. A waistband latch was reinstalled crooked and in the wrong location, leaving it visible from the outside and causing puckering. Most disappointing was an expensive pair of Joie jeans requiring a waistband adjustment. Instead of maintaining a clean waistband, mismatched off-center gussets were added, creating bulky bunching that pressed painfully into my lower back when worn. When I pointed out the issue, I was alarmed by the suggestion that fabric would simply be cut away on the spot as a "fix" to an already poorly altered garment. The service experience only made things worse. Promised completion dates came and went without communication. I had to call and text for updates, only to be told each time it would take "another day." The overall experience felt dismissive, unprofessional, and expensive in the worst way: paying to have brand-new clothing materially worsened before ever getting to wear it. I refused to pay the full amount requested, paying half her initial charge. That partial amount given at my offering was an error of generosity realized further upon the compounded cost of a second tailor who'd had to repair her work. I would not return, nor would I recommend this business to anyone bringing in

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I have been using Alex's tailoring and have always found the service to be outstanding. The true…read moretest came this past week when my best friend set her wedding day just a few weeks away and needed her wedding dress with a very complicated lace pattern to be tailored. We walked in and were greeted with a smile and hug, and there was no question that the dress would be done in time! I highly recommend Alex's tailoring for all your needs!

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Sami's Tailoring - sewingalterations - Updated October 2026

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