Who is the best tailor in Los Angeles?
MH Tailoring & Alterations ranks #1 of 15 on our tailors & alterations ranking, scored on selection, price, reviews, service and access. The best pick still depends on the job; see the table above.
LA guide · 12 ranked shops · checked Oct 30, 2026
How do I choose a good tailor in Los Angeles?
Match the shop to the job, then check the things we score: review volume, recurring review themes, posted prices and hours. Every shop named here is from our scored rankings.
The short answer
Match the shop to the job. From our rankings: MH Tailoring & Alterations (#1 of 15 tailors) for designer, leather and wedding work; JB Clothiers for bespoke and custom suits; Luxury Alterations and The Brides Tailor for wedding dresses; Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic for denim and leather; Dorcas Tailor Shop for same-day rush work; and John the Tailor in Whittier for fast, fair-priced everyday alterations. Look at review volume as well as stars, read what reviewers say about the work, and get a quote first for leather and bridal jobs.
Match the shop to the job
Where to start, by job
| Job | Ranked shops |
|---|---|
| Designer pieces, leather, wedding | MH Tailoring & Alterations · #1 tailors · Beverly Grove / Fairfax (90048) |
| Bespoke or custom suits | JB Clothiers · #6 tailors · Downtown LA (S Spring St) |
| Suit alterations | Miguel Suit Tailor · #10 tailors · Fashion District, Downtown LA Marin Tailor Shop · #3 alterations shops · West LA / Sawtelle (Santa Monica Blvd) |
| Wedding dresses | Luxury Alterations · #2 alterations shops · Tarzana (Ventura Blvd) Trinity Alterations · #10 alterations shops · Glendale (E Broadway) The Brides Tailor · #11 alterations shops · Burbank (W Magnolia Blvd) |
| Denim and leather | Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic · #1 alterations shops · Studio City (Ventura Blvd) |
| Same-day or rush | Dorcas Tailor Shop · #5 tailors · Fashion District, Downtown LA H&A Tailoring · #7 tailors · Encino, San Fernando Valley |
| Everyday hems at fair prices | John the Tailor · #4 tailors · Whittier, Gateway Cities Susan European Dressmaker · #4 alterations shops · Long Beach (E 7th St) |
Each shop links to its scored entry. Within a ranking, shops keep their ranked order.
How to decide
Tips before you go
- Review volume, not just stars. A 5.0★ from a handful of reviews tells you less than 4.8★ from hundreds; our reviews score caps small review bases.
- Read for repeated themes. Look for the same praise or complaint across several reviews (turnaround, fit, care with fabric). Each card in our rankings has a “Worth knowing” line with these.
- Get a quote first for leather and bridal. At MH Tailoring & Alterations: One reviewer reported paying about $250 to alter leather jacket sleeves. Ask for a quote first. At Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic: One reviewer reports a $380 quote for leather-jacket sleeve and waist work, so get a quote first.
- Check prices and hours. Our hemming price guide lists posted LA prices. Hours vary: Luxury Alterations is closed Sundays and Mondays, and Smart Dressmaking & Alterations is closed Thursdays and Sundays.
FAQ
Quick answers
How much does a tailor charge to hem pants in LA?
A basic pants hem costs about $15–$25 at LA cleaners that post prices (Cleaners Depot lists $14.95; The Cleaning Club lists $25). Jeans with the original hem run $25–$32, dress hems start at $25–$45, and a dedicated tailor quotes more: Santa Monica Tailor by Bello lists trousers at $35–$95 and dress hems at $35–$75.
What's the difference between a tailor and an alterations shop?
Many shops do both. On Best in LA, the tailors ranking includes suit makers and full-service tailors, and the alterations ranking covers dressmakers and alteration specialists.
How do I find a tailor for a wedding dress in LA?
Start with shops reviewers describe doing bridal work, such as Luxury Alterations, Trinity Alterations and The Brides Tailor. Prices are in our wedding dress alterations cost guide.
More questions? See the LA sewing, fabric & repair FAQ.
Sources
- Best tailors & alterations: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
- Best alterations shops: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
Ratings, hours and prices change; confirm with the shop before you go. Shop facts come from each one's scored entry, where every source is linked. All 360 sources.