Joy’s European Tailoring

I needed a few items tailored on short notice, and found that the service at Joy’s is really excellent! I was helped by a woman named Dee who was extremely attentive to detail and produced quality work. I will definitely be back and would recommend Joy’s Tailoring to anyone who wants a top-​notch experience for a reasonable price!

I have taken several items to be altered in the last 6 months — jeans, work pants and skirts and the work has been great and the owner is super friendly. I think the cost is reasonable based on other places I’ve gone.

I’ve been bringing my clothing to Joy’s for tailoring since they were in the tiny shop on Park Ave, I think close to 10 years now. I love their current space on Chapin, it’s so bright and cheery with the centrally placed dressing area/​mirror.
I’ve just picked up my latest project– converting boot leg jeans to a cropped cigarette leg, and as always, the fit is perfect and the tailoring very well done. I’ve had too many items altered over the years to list individually, from simple hemming of dresses and pants to more ambitious things like tailoring a shirt to fit from 2 sizes too big (basically remaking the shirt!)
I’ve always been pleased with the work that Tatiana and Dee have done for me, and I think I’m pretty discerning. (I notice evenness and size of stitches/​hems, thread type and color matching, how something hangs after it’s altered, etc.)
I also think their rates are very reasonable, considering the work and time they invest in each project and the fact that they are centrally located in downtown Burlingame. Lastly, both Tatiana and Dee are absolute sweethearts– always welcoming and happy to see me. I highly recommend Joy’s European Tailoring!

Excellent work on Men’s business and formal wear. Tatiana is the only person I trust with my new wardrobe items. Her work is extremely high quality, and she is an absolute pleasure to know. I recommend her very highly.

Updated — the work that was done on my daughters dresses for my wedding was okay (hem was uneven on one of them), but I got slammed with a $ 400 bill to alter 3 dresses. I understand that there was more work to do ‘fancier’ dresses — but to not disclose that to take 3″ off each dress length (hemming) would cost $ 160 per dress (when the dresses cost $ 200 each new), was a really unpleasant surprise. She offered to let me make payments. That’s not much help. (for you math types out there, $ 80/​dress, but the charge was doubled for 2 of the dresses since they had two layers). Shame on me for not getting a quote first. That was my last time going to Joy’s.
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I am very happy to recommend Tatiana — excellent results at a fair price. In life you get what you pay for. I have had my 4 most recently purchased suits fitted at Joy’s, and have been so pleased that I am bringing my children in for their wedding outfits to be custom fitted. (5 star review from 2013)

I stopped by Joy’s European Tailoring over the weekend as I had an emergency situation! I came to town for a relative’s wedding and my 3 yr old rascal son spilled his pomegranate juice on the skirt part of my beautiful silk Jovani dress (grrr) as I had it laying on the bed while unpacking… luckily I still had a day til the wedding. Not wanting to deal with dry cleaning and wasting time in case the stain didn’t come off, I ran to the mall immediately and purchased a new dress. However, it needed some work… I came across Joy’s on google and drove straight there from the mall. This had to be the cutest alteration store I have ever been to! The beautiful flower décor on the walls and the bright colors of the curtains were so inviting! I was welcomed by a lady who had a big smile on her face (Tatiana) I needed the dress taken in from the waist and shortened about an inch from the length. I was assured that this was not a problem, and the best part was that I could pick it up in just a few hours! My new dress fit like a glove, thank you Tatiana and the nice lady who works for you! If you are in the Burlingame area, Joy’s tailoring will be great for your altering needs! By the way, for those of you complaining about the price, you obviously don’t appreciate the hard work it entails. not to mention considering my situation, the price was very affordable.

This is my first review ever and for good reason: This place made me look my best on my wedding day! I came here to get free alterations to my new Ludlow suit (compliments of J. Crew) and what I got was a perfectly fitting suit along with incredible service! Tatiana, the store owner, is a very sweet woman who took over the store from her mother and carries the tradition of excellent European style tailoring. My experience here was so great I brought another suit I had previously altered somewhere else for her to fix. She did an amazing job opening the neck of the jacket to bring the back closer in so the top was more fitting. Then she raised the inseam and narrowed the pant legs for a great slim fit look. She gave me exactly the look I wanted and I couldn’t be happier. In terms of pricing, I’d say it’s very reasonable considering you’re getting a skillful, knowledgeable and professional tailor, which can be hard to come by. Besides, if you feel like a million bucks in your custom fit clothes, isn’t it worth it? Exactly :)

I should have listened to the reviews about tailoring suits. I didn’t bring anything else here so I can’t speak for their other work.
I had to have a suit tailored last minute for an interview. I went here on the recommendation of a friend. I hate to say it, but I am very disappointed.
The turn around time was decent, but I certainly paid the price (both in money and quality). The pants were not taken in enough so they still hung off me, slightly better than when I brought them in but still not nicely fitted. Also, the hem of the pants was slightly higher than I anticipated and liked, even having measured it to the shoes I was planning on wearing. The jacket was ok, but I could see some of the new stitching in it, which I was not thrilled with.
However, the biggest problem is that the 6 months later (and maybe having worn the suit a handful of times over that period) the seams are coming apart in multiple places (back of the pants, back of the jacket, falling hem)! Now I have to take this suit to get tailored again. I certainly will not be taking it here.

The rudest service I have ever gotten from a person called Tatiana. Suits for alteration which just remain as ill fitting as they were before despite a very expensive $ 80 a suit charge. No taking of responsibility at all by Tatiana. Had them altered perfectly at Nordstroms later for $ 25 apiece. This shop is a shameful sham.

Tatiana is a very experienced, professional woman. I work as a personal assistant and multiple clients of mine have used her. I have also used her for alterations and I have been quite satisfied. I have made some complicated requests and she has delivered with wonderful results each time.

Nice people, but when it came to my suits, i was very disappointed. I couldn’t even tell that work was done.

Tatiana, Joy’s daughter has continued the tradition of fine tailoring. I highly recommend her for custom fitting clothes and her unerring eye for style. Can’t think of anyone else I would trust couture clothing to. A warm welcome awaits you to the lovely studio on Primrose in Burlingame.

If your looking for great alterations and a lovely finish to the more special items in your wardrobe — Joy’s is a really safe bet. A little bit pricey — but they do GREAT work. I take all my alterations here… jeans through to dresses, they do meticulous work.
All the ladies that work there are just lovely and really pay attention to what your asking for. Tatyana the owner is a delight, and a good reason to go to Joy’s in the first place. You wont be disappointed!

My family and I have been clients of Joy’s European Tailoring for years, and have never been disappointed! Tatiana and her staff have expertise that I have not seen matched by any other tailors in the area. They are the only tailors that I trust my designer clothing to, and have had jeans and dresses altered at Joy’s. Not only are the results great, but Tatiana and her staff are such genuinely pleasant and honest people. I don’t believe I have ever felt so welcomed walking into any other tailor shop before!