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The 15 Best Tailors & Alteration Shops in Los Angeles County

Downtown suit makers to neighborhood alteration shops in Pasadena, Whittier, Redondo and Long Beach. Scored on published criteria, every fact sourced.

Last updated MethodologySources

The short answer

As of October 28, 2026, the best tailor in Los Angeles County is MH Tailoring & Alterations (303 Laurel Ave, 90048), for designer, leather and wedding alterations, 4.8★ from 321 Google reviews and seven-day hours. For bespoke suits, go to JB Clothiers downtown (5.0★, 497 Google reviews); in the South Bay, Mattucci Tailors in Redondo Beach; in Pasadena, Super Dry Cleaners; in the Gateway Cities, John the Tailor in Whittier; and for same-day rush work downtown, Dorcas Tailor Shop.

Top picks by need

Jump to the right tailor

Best overallMH Tailoring & AlterationsBeverly Grove · 88/100Bespoke suitsJB ClothiersDowntown · 79/100South Bay & tuxMattucci Tailors, Tuxedos & Mens StoreRedondo Beach · 83/100San Gabriel ValleySuper Dry CleanersPasadena · 82/100Same-day rushDorcas Tailor ShopFashion District · 80/100Valley bridalH&A TailoringEncino · 79/100

At a glance

The full ranking

Rank order reflects editorial selections. Published scores are retained for comparison and do not determine the order on this page.

#TailorAreaBest forScore
1MH Tailoring & AlterationsCentral LA & ChinatownDesigner, leather and wedding alterations, open 7 days88
2Mattucci Tailors, Tuxedos & Mens StoreSouth BaySouth Bay alterations plus suit and tux rental or purchase83
3Dorcas Tailor ShopDowntown & Fashion DistrictCustom garments and same-day rush alterations, 7 days80
4Super Dry CleanersSan Gabriel ValleyPasadena suit, wedding-dress and custom alterations82
5John the TailorGateway Cities & SoutheastFast, reasonably priced alterations in the southeast county80
6JB ClothiersDowntown & Fashion DistrictBespoke and custom suits79
7H&A TailoringSan Fernando ValleyBridal and same-day alterations in the Valley79
8Gold Finger TailorCentral LA & ChinatownKoreatown alterations from a family-owned shop76
9Santa Monica Tailor by BelloWestsideWestside wedding, tux and designer alterations72
10Miguel Suit TailorDowntown & Fashion DistrictMen's suit alterations downtown68
11Christine's Tailoring AlterationsSan Fernando ValleyVentura Blvd alterations, six days a week65
12Sandoval TailoringLong Beach & HarborLong-running Long Beach tailor (since 1973)65
13Mona's Custom TailorsLong Beach & HarborEast Long Beach alterations65
14Eden Tailor & AlterationsWestsideCareful alterations if you can work around short hours65
15South Lake TailorSan Gabriel ValleyCentral Pasadena alterations60

Score = services range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + service 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Editorial order is separate from these scores. Full methodology.

#1

MH Tailoring & Alterations

📍 Beverly Grove / Fairfax (90048)

Best for: Designer, leather and wedding alterations, open 7 days

The broadest specialist range we found in central LA (designer pieces, leather and wedding work), a large and strong review base, and seven-day hours.

Address
303 Laurel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Specialty
Designer, leather & bridal alterations
Hours
Open 7 days a week (exact daily hours not verified)Source: Best in Hood (Google data, Aug 2026), checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-323-655-2000
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 321 Google reviewsGoogle, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service3
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Best in Hood notes one review reporting a stain on a returned garment.
  • One reviewer reported paying about $250 to alter leather jacket sleeves. Ask for a quote first.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#2

Mattucci Tailors, Tuxedos & Mens Store

📍 Redondo Beach, South Bay

Best for: South Bay alterations plus suit and tux rental or purchase

Family-run shop that reviewers repeatedly credit for last-minute wedding fixes and fair prices, with alterations, tux rental and suits under one roof.

Address
530 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Area
South Bay
Specialty
Alterations, tuxedo rental, men's suits
Hours
Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing and Mattucci's contact page, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-316-0070
Website
www.mattuccitailors.com
Ratings
4.6★ from 64 reviews (Exa Places); 207 reviews on YelpExa Places listing (platform not named); Yelp review count from page title, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Service5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • A reviewer mentions $99 suits/tuxedos; another reports a military discount. Confirm current offers.
  • Yelp star rating not captured; Exa Places rating shown.

Sources

#3

Dorcas Tailor Shop

📍 Fashion District, Downtown LA

Best for: Custom garments and same-day rush alterations, 7 days

Fashion District shop for custom garments and same-day rush work, open every day.

Address
1135 Maple Ave, Ste C, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Custom garments, rush alterations
Hours
Open 7 days a week (exact daily hours not verified)Source: Best in Hood (Google data, Aug 2026), checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-213-536-5412
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.9★ from 119 Google reviewsGoogle, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Best in Hood notes one complaint about a wedding dress alteration.
  • Best in Hood cites a $65 hem quote.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#4

Super Dry Cleaners

📍 East Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley

Best for: Pasadena suit, wedding-dress and custom alterations

A dry cleaner whose alterations side gets the praise: suits, wedding dresses and custom tailoring, with the tailor (Young) named in dozens of reviews.

Address
1798 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Specialty
Alterations & custom tailoring (plus dry cleaning)
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Yelp, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-626-797-5069
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 391 Yelp reviewsYelp, checked Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • It is a dry cleaner first; tailoring is one of its services.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#5

John the Tailor

📍 Whittier, Gateway Cities

Best for: Fast, reasonably priced alterations in the southeast county

A one-tailor shop that reviewers praise for quick turnaround (next-day hems) and fair prices, including full suit re-cuts.

Address
10255 Colima Rd, Ste K, Whittier, CA 90603
Area
Gateway Cities & Southeast
Specialty
Alterations & repairs
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-562-946-8599
Website
Not verifiedExa lists a hub.biz directory page, not an official site.
Ratings
4.5★ from 167 Yelp reviews; 4.8★ from 68 reviews (Exa Places)Yelp (Sep 2026) and Exa Places listing

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Service4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • One reviewer reported paying $25 for a shirt alteration.
  • Run by one tailor, so lead times may vary.

Sources

#6

JB Clothiers

📍 Downtown LA (S Spring St)

Best for: Bespoke and custom suits

The highest-rated tailor in our research by review volume, focused on made-to-measure suits; led by Jerry, per Best in Hood.

Address
859 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Bespoke suits & tailoring
Hours
Open 5 days a week (exact days and hours not verified)Source: Best in Hood (Google data, Aug 2026), checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-213-895-4445
Website
Not verified
Ratings
5.0★ from 497 Google reviews; 328 Yelp reviewsGoogle via Best in Hood (Aug 2026); Yelp count from page title

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service4
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • “Voted Best Suit Maker in LA” is the shop's own description on Yelp; we could not confirm who voted.
  • Bespoke pricing not published. Website not verified.

Sources

#7

H&A Tailoring

📍 Encino, San Fernando Valley

Best for: Bridal and same-day alterations in the Valley

Strong Yelp record for bridal work, with same-day service and free parking (per the business's own Yelp description).

Address
17200 Ventura Blvd, Ste 127, Encino, CA 91316
Area
San Fernando Valley
Specialty
Bridal & same-day alterations
Hours
Mon–Wed 11 AM–7 PM seen on Yelp; other days not verifiedSource: Yelp (partial), checked October 28, 2026
Phone
Not verified
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.7★ from 164 Yelp reviewsYelp, checked Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service4
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Phone not captured; check Yelp.
  • Same-day service and free parking are the business's own claims.

Sources

#8

Gold Finger Tailor

📍 Koreatown, Central LA

Best for: Koreatown alterations from a family-owned shop

A family-owned Koreatown shop with a large Yelp base; reviewers repeatedly name the tailor, Kim, for expert work.

Address
975 S Vermont Ave, Ste 102, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Specialty
Alterations & tailoring
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Yelp and goldfingertailorla.com, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-213-386-5858
Website
goldfingertailorla.com
Ratings
4.7★ from 285 Yelp reviewsYelp, checked Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Service4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Price evidence not found; price scored neutral.

Sources

#9

Santa Monica Tailor by Bello

📍 Downtown Santa Monica, Westside

Best for: Westside wedding, tux and designer alterations

Reviewers credit the tailor, Javier, for wedding dresses, tuxedos and high-end jackets; text communication and parking in back.

Address
724 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Westside
Specialty
Alterations, wedding & designer pieces
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing (shop site lists Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM), checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-424-301-0146
Website
www.santamonicatailorbybello.com
Ratings
4.4★ from 46 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named). The shop's site cites a higher Google figure we did not verify.

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Service4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Weekday opening time differs between sources (8 vs 8:30 AM).
  • A reviewer warns that a former neighboring tailor is sometimes confused with this shop.

Sources

#10

Miguel Suit Tailor

📍 Fashion District, Downtown LA

Best for: Men's suit alterations downtown

Downtown men's-suit specialist with a strong but smaller review base. Best in Hood says it has two locations.

Address
719 S Los Angeles St, Ste 204, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Men's suits
Hours
Open 6 days a week (exact days and hours not verified)Source: Best in Hood (Google data, Aug 2026), checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-213-627-8690
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.9★ from 76 Google reviewsGoogle, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Second location not verified.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#11

Christine's Tailoring Alterations

📍 Sherman Oaks, San Fernando Valley

Best for: Ventura Blvd alterations, six days a week

Large review base and six-day hours, but recent reviews are mixed.

Address
14443 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Area
San Fernando Valley
Specialty
Alterations
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun closed (Exa lists Sat 10 AM–4 PM)Source: Yahoo Local; conflicts with Exa Places, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-784-5220
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.5★ from 282 Yelp reviewsYelp, as shown on Yahoo Local (Oct 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service2
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Some recent reviews report lost or late items. We scored service 2 for this.
  • Saturday closing time differs between sources.

Sources

#12

Sandoval Tailoring

📍 Downtown Long Beach

Best for: Long-running Long Beach tailor (since 1973)

Serving Long Beach since 1973, per the owner's Yelp profile, with solid ratings on two platforms.

Address
245 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
Area
Long Beach & Harbor
Specialty
Alterations & tailoring
Hours
Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 9 AM–3 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Yelp, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-562-432-2010
Website
sandovaltailoring.com
Ratings
4.4★ from 134 Yelp reviews; 4.6★ from 94 reviews (Exa Places)Yelp (Oct 2026) and Exa Places listing

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • “Since 1973” is the owner's own claim on Yelp.

Sources

#13

Mona's Custom Tailors

📍 East Long Beach (Beachwood Center)

Best for: East Long Beach alterations

A well-rated neighborhood option for the east side of Long Beach.

Address
5446 E Del Amo Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808
Area
Long Beach & Harbor
Specialty
Alterations & custom tailoring
Hours
Tue 10 AM–4:30 PM; Wed–Fri 10 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Yelp, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-562-420-3219
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.5★ from 81 Yelp reviewsYelp, checked Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#14

Eden Tailor & Alterations

📍 Mid-City Santa Monica, Westside

Best for: Careful alterations if you can work around short hours

Highly rated for quality and kind service, but open only about 20 hours a week.

Address
2835 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Area
Westside
Specialty
Alterations
Hours
Tue–Fri 10 AM–3 PM; Sat 10 AM–1 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Yelp, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-829-9338
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 55 Yelp reviewsYelp, checked Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Service4
  • Access2
Worth knowing & sources
  • A recent reviewer advises calling ahead; walk-in availability can vary.

Sources

#15

South Lake Tailor

📍 South Lake Ave, Pasadena

Best for: Central Pasadena alterations

A convenient South Lake option with a decent review base, but mixed reviews on wedding-dress bustles.

Address
380 S Lake Ave, Ste 102, Pasadena, CA 91101
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Specialty
Alterations
Hours
Tue–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM; Sat 9 AM–4 PM (Exa: 4:30 PM); Sun–Mon closedSource: Yelp; Saturday conflicts with Exa Places, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-626-792-1514
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.5★ from 152 Yelp reviews; 4.4★ from 72 reviews (Exa Places)Yelp (Oct 2026) and Exa Places listing

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Services range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Service3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Mixed reviews on bridal bustles; get a fitting date in writing.

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.

  • Lina's Alterations — Torrance (South Bay). 24433 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance. 4.6★ from 94 Yelp reviews. Hours not verified. Source
  • Fahmy's Tailoring — Torrance (South Bay). 23030 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance. 4.8★ on Exa Places (review count not captured). Source
  • Fashion Tailoring — Glendale. 806 N Glendale Ave, Glendale · 818-241-9743. 5.0★ from 20 reviews (Exa Places). Small review base. Source
  • Trinity Alterations — Glendale. 515 E Broadway, Glendale · 818-247-2499. 4.9★ from 19 Yelp reviews. Small review base. Source
  • Alterations & Custom Tailoring by Maya & Company — Pasadena (SGV). 1559 Forest Ave, Pasadena 91103 · 626-584-0500. 4.5★ from 39 reviews (Exa Places); Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–3. Source
  • Susan European Dressmaker — Long Beach. 3319 E 7th St, Long Beach 90804. 4.7★ from 63 reviews (Exa Places). Hours conflict between sources. Source
  • Pearian Custom Tailoring — Van Nuys (Valley). 8101 Orion Ave #7, Van Nuys 91406 · 818-825-5651. 5.0★ from 13 reviews (Exa Places); Mon–Fri 8–4. Source
  • J. David's Custom Clothiers — Valencia (Santa Clarita). 24201 Valencia Blvd, Ste 3840, Valencia. Clothier offering hand-tailored alterations; free lifetime alterations on suits bought there (store site). Ratings not verified. Source
  • SCV Cleaners — Santa Clarita. 26547 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita. Dry cleaner with tailoring and alterations (store site). Ratings not verified. Source
  • A. Lincoln Fine Tailoring — Whittier (Gateway). 11529 Whittier Blvd, Whittier. 37 Yelp reviews; rating as shown in search summary (3.9★) not confirmed on the page. Source

Left out

  • Mr James (Playa del Rey): Not ranked: Best in Hood shows it as a “Featured Partner” (a paid placement on that site), and we had no independent source to score it on. Best in Hood — tailors list
  • Mario Tailor Shop (DTLA): Not ranked yet: Best in Hood reports complaints about pricing discrepancies and missed pickup dates (4.6★ from 79 Google reviews). We want a second source first. Best in Hood — tailors list
  • Coverage gaps: no tailors verified well enough to rank yet in Northeast LA & Eastside, Santa Clarita & Antelope Valley. Areas with no verified pick are left empty rather than padded.

FAQ

Tailors and alterations in LA: common questions

Who is the best tailor in Los Angeles?

MH Tailoring & Alterations scored highest (88/100): 4.8★ from 321 Google reviews (via Best in Hood, Aug 2026), designer, leather and wedding work, and seven-day hours. For made-to-measure suits, JB Clothiers has the strongest review record we found (5.0★ from 497 Google reviews).

How much does it cost to hem pants or alter a jacket in LA?

Few LA tailors publish prices. Examples from sources we checked: a $65 hem quote at Dorcas Tailor Shop (Best in Hood), a reviewer's $25 shirt alteration at John the Tailor (Exa Places), and about $250 for leather jacket sleeves at MH Tailoring (Best in Hood). Always ask for a quote first.

Where can I get same-day or rush alterations in LA?

Dorcas Tailor Shop in the Fashion District offers same-day rush service (Best in Hood). H&A Tailoring in Encino advertises same-day service on its Yelp profile. Reviewers report next-day hems at John the Tailor in Whittier.

Where should I take a wedding dress for alterations in LA?

Reviewers cite wedding work at MH Tailoring (Beverly Grove), H&A Tailoring (Encino), Super Dry Cleaners (Pasadena) and Santa Monica Tailor by Bello. Book fittings early. South Lake Tailor in Pasadena has mixed reviews on bustles.

Is there a good tailor in the South Bay or Long Beach?

Yes. Mattucci Tailors in Redondo Beach (Mon–Sat 9–5) does alterations, tux rental and suits. In Long Beach, Sandoval Tailoring (245 E 7th St) has served the city since 1973, per the owner, and Mona's Custom Tailors covers East Long Beach.

Which LA tailors are open on Sunday?

Per Best in Hood (Google data), MH Tailoring and Dorcas Tailor Shop are open seven days. Most others we checked are closed Sundays. Call ahead; hours change.

Why isn't Mr James on this list?

Best in Hood shows Mr James in Playa del Rey as a “Featured Partner,” which is a paid placement on that site. We don't use sponsored placements, and we had no independent source to score it on.

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