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The 11 Best Alterations Shops in Los Angeles County

Denim, bridal, dressmaking and everyday alterations, from Studio City to Long Beach, Echo Park to Torrance. A companion to our tailors ranking, with no shop on both lists.

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The short answer

As of October 29, 2026, the best alterations shop in Los Angeles County is Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic in Studio City (12747 Ventura Blvd), for denim and leather-jacket alterations, with 5.0★ from 326 Yelp reviews. For bridal and formalwear, Luxury Alterations in Tarzana; on the Westside, Marin Tailor Shop (5.0★ from 426 Yelp reviews); in Long Beach, Susan European Dressmaker; in Glendale, Elite Cleaners & Alterations; and in the South Bay, Smart Dressmaking & Alterations in Torrance.

Top picks by need

Jump to the right alterations shop

Best overallLory's Denim & Leather ClinicStudio City · 91/100Bridal & formalLuxury AlterationsTarzana · 88/100WestsideMarin Tailor ShopWest LA · 85/100Long BeachSusan European DressmakerE 7th St · 83/100EastsideM'ruiz AlteracionesEcho Park · 80/100South BaySmart Dressmaking & AlterationsTorrance · 77/100

At a glance

The full ranking

#ShopAreaBest forScore
1Lory's Denim & Leather ClinicSan Fernando ValleyJeans, denim and leather-jacket alterations91
2Luxury AlterationsSan Fernando ValleyWedding-dress and formalwear alterations in the West Valley88
3Marin Tailor ShopWestsideEveryday suit and garment alterations on the Westside85
4Susan European DressmakerLong Beach & HarborLong Beach alterations at reasonable prices83
5Alterations Et AlCentral LA & ChinatownLast-minute gown and event alterations83
6M'ruiz AlteracionesNortheast LA & EastsideEastside everyday alterations80
7Elite Cleaners & AlterationsNortheast LA & EastsideAlterations and dry cleaning in one stop in Glendale79
8Smart Dressmaking & AlterationsSouth BayCustom dressmaking and alterations in the South Bay77
9Alterations & Custom Tailoring by Maya & CompanySan Gabriel ValleyAlterations and custom tailoring in Pasadena75
10Trinity AlterationsNortheast LA & EastsideRush wedding-dress alterations in Glendale75
11The Brides TailorSan Fernando ValleyWedding-dress alterations in Burbank69

Score = services range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + service 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Ties go to more reviews. Full methodology.

#1

Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic

📍 Studio City (Ventura Blvd)

Best for: Jeans, denim and leather-jacket alterations

A denim and leather specialist with one of the largest review bases for alterations in LA. Reviewers describe reshaping raw denim into a new fit, hems back in about three days, and careful sleeve work on leather and suede jackets.

Address
12747 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Area
San Fernando Valley
Services
Denim hems and reshaping, leather and suede alterations, mending, custom fitting
Hours
Tue–Fri 10 AM–6:30 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Yelp listing and Yahoo Local, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-818-509-9990
Website
Not verified
Ratings
5.0★ from 326 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local)Yahoo Local (Yelp reviews), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • One reviewer reports a $380 quote for leather-jacket sleeve and waist work, so get a quote first.
  • Official website not verified.

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#2

Luxury Alterations

📍 Tarzana (Ventura Blvd)

Best for: Wedding-dress and formalwear alterations in the West Valley

Covers bridal, bridesmaid, prom and menswear work, with a large, near-perfect review base. Recent reviewers describe a wedding dress taken in several sizes after a bad experience elsewhere.

Address
18399 Ventura Blvd, Ste 12, Tarzana, CA 91356
Area
San Fernando Valley
Services
Bridal, bridesmaid, prom, menswear and everyday alterations
Hours
Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Store website and Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-818-938-9138
Website
www.luxury-alterations.com
Ratings
5.0★ from 313 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local); 4.8★ from 68 reviews (Exa Places)Yahoo Local (Yelp reviews); Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service5
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Closed Sundays and Mondays.
  • Prices not published.

Sources

#3

Marin Tailor Shop

📍 West LA / Sawtelle (Santa Monica Blvd)

Best for: Everyday suit and garment alterations on the Westside

The biggest review base on this list. Long-time customers describe friendly, fast and careful work on suits and wool sweaters.

Address
10925 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Area
Westside
Services
Suits, dresses, knitwear and general alterations
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-310-473-8837
Website
marintailorshop.com
Ratings
5.0★ from 426 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local); 4.9★ from 104 reviews (Exa Places)Yahoo Local (Yelp reviews); Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Prices not published.

Sources

#4

Susan European Dressmaker

📍 Long Beach (E 7th St)

Best for: Long Beach alterations at reasonable prices

Six-day hours and repeat customers who describe kind, helpful service and great work at reasonable prices.

Address
3319 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804
Area
Long Beach & Harbor
Services
Dressmaking and alterations
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-626-781-9433
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.7★ from 63 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Official website not verified (the listing links to a Facebook page).

Sources

#5

Alterations Et Al

📍 West Hollywood (Sunset Strip)

Best for: Last-minute gown and event alterations

Reviewers praise the owner's attention to detail and fair pricing. One describes a dress fixed the night before the Emmys; others describe wedding gowns.

Address
8961 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Services
Dresses, gowns and general alterations
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 9 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-705-7364
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 53 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Official website not verified.

Sources

#6

M'ruiz Alteraciones

📍 Echo Park (Glendale Blvd)

Best for: Eastside everyday alterations

Reviewers call it a hidden gem on the Eastside, with top-notch work and six-day hours.

Address
1448 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Area
Northeast LA & Eastside
Services
General alterations and tailoring
Hours
Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-322-6694
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 50 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Official website not verified.

Sources

#7

Elite Cleaners & Alterations

📍 Glendale (W Glenoaks Blvd)

Best for: Alterations and dry cleaning in one stop in Glendale

A very large, near-perfect review base and six-day hours, with dry cleaning under the same roof.

Address
1242 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201
Area
Northeast LA & Eastside
Services
Alterations, repairs, dry cleaning, pressing
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Yelp and MapQuest listings, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-818-247-2499
Website
Not verified
Ratings
5.0★ from 311 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local); 312 Yelp reviewsYahoo Local (Yelp reviews); Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Service score is neutral (3): we did not capture review text.
  • Official website not verified.

Sources

#8

Smart Dressmaking & Alterations

📍 Old Torrance (Cabrillo Ave)

Best for: Custom dressmaking and alterations in the South Bay

The widest service range in the South Bay, from custom dressmaking to everyday alterations and styling, with a large review base.

Address
1507 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Area
South Bay
Services
Custom dressmaking, tailoring, alterations, wardrobe styling
Hours
Mon–Wed and Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Thu and Sun closedSource: Yahoo Local listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-310-328-0112
Website
torrancedressmaking.com
Ratings
4.5★ from 283 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local)Yahoo Local (Yelp reviews), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Closed Thursdays as well as Sundays.
  • Service score is neutral (3): we did not capture review text.

Sources

#9

Alterations & Custom Tailoring by Maya & Company

📍 Pasadena (Forest Ave)

Best for: Alterations and custom tailoring in Pasadena

Recent reviewers call the owner and team caring and professional, with alterations that make the most of a closet.

Address
1559 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Services
Alterations, custom tailoring, jumpsuits and dresses
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-626-584-0500
Website
customtailoringbymaya.com
Ratings
4.5★ from 39 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Smaller review base (under 40).

Sources

#10

Trinity Alterations

📍 Glendale (E Broadway)

Best for: Rush wedding-dress alterations in Glendale

A mother-and-daughter shop. One recent reviewer describes a wedding dress altered in three days. Open until 7 PM on weekdays.

Address
515 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205
Area
Northeast LA & Eastside
Services
Bridal and general alterations
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–2 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-562-212-6228
Website
www.trinityalterations.com
Ratings
4.9★ from 35 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Smaller review base (under 40).

Sources

#11

The Brides Tailor

📍 Burbank (W Magnolia Blvd)

Best for: Wedding-dress alterations in Burbank

A bridal specialist. Recent reviewers describe rescues of wrong-size and badly altered wedding dresses.

Address
2108 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
Area
San Fernando Valley
Services
Bridal gown alterations
Hours
Mon–Fri 11 AM–6 PM; Sat 11 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-818-848-8877
Website
www.thebridestailor.com
Ratings
4.4★ from 36 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Bridal-focused; less suited to everyday alterations.

Sources

Also worth knowing

Found, but not scored yet

We found these but could not verify enough (hours, ratings, review volume) to score them fairly. We'll add them as we verify.

  • First Class Tailors — West LA (Wilshire Blvd). 11701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. 4.5★ from 296 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local). Hours not verified. Source
  • Lina's Alterations — Torrance (South Bay). Torrance. 4.5★ from 95 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local). Hours and address not verified. Source

Left out

  • West Coast Couture: Not ranked: 4.1★ from 31 reviews, and the most recent review describes a bad wedding-dress alteration. Exa Places listing
  • Alwani's: Not ranked: 4.0★ from 27 reviews, including a recent review that raises a customer-safety concern. Exa Places listing
  • Coverage gaps: no alterations shops verified well enough to rank yet in Downtown & Fashion District, Gateway Cities & Southeast, Santa Clarita & Antelope Valley. Areas with no verified pick are left empty rather than padded.

FAQ

Alterations in LA: common questions

What is the best alterations shop in Los Angeles?

Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic in Studio City scored highest (91/100), followed by Luxury Alterations (88) and Marin Tailor Shop (85).

How is this different from your tailors ranking?

Our tailors and alterations ranking covers tailoring and custom suit shops. This list covers other shops, with a focus on everyday alterations, denim, bridal and dressmaking. No shop appears on both lists.

Where can I get a wedding dress altered in LA?

Luxury Alterations (Tarzana), Trinity Alterations (Glendale; one reviewer reports a dress altered in three days) and The Brides Tailor (Burbank) all focus on bridal work. Reviewers also describe wedding gowns altered at Alterations Et Al in West Hollywood.

Which alterations shops are open on Saturday?

All 11 ranked shops list Saturday hours. None list Sunday hours. Smart Dressmaking in Torrance is also closed Thursdays, and Lory's and Luxury Alterations are closed Mondays.

How much do alterations cost in LA?

Few shops publish prices. Reviewers describe Susan European Dressmaker and Alterations Et Al as fairly priced, and one reviewer reports a $380 quote at Lory's for leather-jacket sleeve and waist work. Ask for a quote before you drop off.

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