Charles Alteration & Tailoring

Got my dress back and was extremely happy to see that my dress had ALL the beads put back on it! I know it took a lot of work and time (more than a month), but I truly appreciate that this shop was able to keep their word. I don’t think I will come back only because I don’t want to risk any more of my clothes getting messed up, but I do want to say that they really did a great job with fixing their mistake.

I had a suit jacket, vest, and dress shirt that needed some alterations. I picked them up today and they look fantastic. The pricing was very reasonable, as well. The alterationist herself is patient, friendly, and an all-​around pleasure to work with.
As an aside, I was waffling on whether I needed some dress pants altered, and she encouraged me away from it, showing me how I could wear them differently to achieve the same effect. I feel in safe hands knowing that a business isn’t just after my money.
I’ll definitely be back for any alterations I need done in the future.

Came in at 10:30 in a Saturday for some alterations. Really friendly tailor worked through both of my shirt and said they would be ready by Thursday. Really wonderful service and certainly very affordable.

gave her another shot for alterations but this time i got MAJOR attitude. whether she read my review or not, she should know her service is going to be posted. she acts very nice indeed. good luck on your business

I must have the worst luck when it comes to choosing dry cleaning service. The last place I went to destroyed two of my favorite shirts right before a Vegas trip. So I Dropped off some shirts and pants to get cleaned and hemmed last Thursday here because of the great reviews. Was told my clothes will be ready Tuesday. I kindly gave them an extra day and went to pick up my clothes today (Wednesday). Turns out two of my favorite shirts aren’t ready and have not been delivered yet and my pants that I had altered were not even washed at all.
No favorite shirt before another Vegas trip, again!
I gave them 3 stars mainly for the affordable price and because the clothes that were cleaned and ready appeared to be okay. It’s hard to say yet if I will give this place another chance. It’s disappointing to not have the clothes you wanted to pack for an upcoming trip. Ahh well, such is life. Off to the mall I go for replacement shirts!

I just dropped a bridesmaid dress off today to get it hemmed. I originally went to a dry cleaners over in Serra Mesa near my home, but they were d-​bags both times I went in, so I came here. Apparently, I had already bookmarked them a while ago too and just forgot… but I am glad I did!
The cute lil lady who helped me was pleasant and quick, quoted me $ 10 LESS than the other place ($ 25 total… my dress is long, with two layers to hem) and said it will be ready Friday. Thats not even a whole week! Whaaaaat? She cray! And I like it!
I love that they are working right there in the shop, not sending the items out to another location (which is apparently how they operate at the first place I went to).
After reading all the other glowing reviews on dress alterations, I am super excited to see the end result… and looking forward to making this a go-​to spot for my alteration needs.

I really like this place! Affordable prices and good work… I’ve been coming here for a few months now n this was the first time we took a suit in for tailoring. They did an incredible job. Alterations and dry cleaning are on point. Give then a chance you won’t regret it

Great place. Took my bridesmaid dress to get altered and hemmed. 20 bucks. Taken a maxi dress and a swimsuit to get altered too. They do a great job for cheap prices!

I have gone here a few times now for dry cleaning and at first I was very happy with the cost and service. However, the last two times have been bad. First, my favorite slacks come back with iron marks all over one of the pant leg. Then, my dry cleaned clothes still have the same dirt spots from when I dropped them off. The cleaners said they would re-​do the 3 items again but I am dissatisfied with the results as of now.

I’m 4’11″, with that being said unless I find a nice pair of capris most if not all my pants will need to be altered. I’ve been bringing all my pants here for years and I’ve never been disappointed. Sure the older lady could smile a little more but that doesn’t take away from the fact that they do a great job and at a reasonable price. Just brought in a jacket to get the sleeves taken up a couple of a lot of notches (sleeves were apparently measured off an orangutan) and it only cost $ 6.00! I’m not sure about the dry cleaning cause all my clothes is wash and wear but if I ever do use their dry cleaning I’ll leave a review!

I’m sad this place isn’t better because its close to my house.
Took some stuff here, including a designer silk shirt. When I picked it up, the shirt had big brown blobs on it. I asked what those were since they weren’t there when I brought the shirt in. They said they would re-​do it.
Came back, the shirt still had blobs on it.
Me: What should do next since the shirt still has stains?
Lady: Sometimes, stains don’t come out
Me: There were no stains on the shirt when I brought it in
Lady: Do you want us to try again?
Me: Will that get the stains out?
Lady: Um, if you clean it too much, the fabric will be ruined.
Me: I guess I don’t want you to clean it again then.
No apology for ruining a $ 265 shirt (don’t worry, I got it on a super sale) and they still charged me for the cleaning. Come on, I know accidents happen but at least apologize and try to make it right. My other stuff came back ok but I can’t really afford to come here again I don’t think.

Only dry cleaner/​tailor I’ve tried in the city heights area and I’d have no reason to try another. Others reviews say it better but they are nice, cheap, and do good work.

Very reasonable prices for dry cleaning and alterations.

The workmanship is impeccable. The prices are awesome. The service is the best around. The last of many times I went in, I needed a pair of pants let out for a suit in a hurry as I had gained about 20lbs since purchasing them, but wanted to wear them that night. She had them done by 4 pm and they fit spot on. I love supporting small businesses and especially the ones with great people like this.

So friendly and unbelievably affordable! Quick work and will make sure your happy before you leave! I’ve gotten 3 dresses altered there already!

I’ve been going to Charles Alteration for almost 18 years now. Tu made 6 Bridesmaid dresses for my sister’s wedding in 1994 and ever since my entire family have been going to her for alterations and dry cleaning. My family is very picky and pay close attention to detail. Tu and her staff know what they are doing. Tu was also able to alter my wedding dress and my husband’s suit. She’s soo humble and sweet. I honestly don’t know what I would do without her. She also made my daughters baptism dress using material from my old Prom dress. I call her a magician. She really has the skills to do anything. Her prices are very reasonable. I was quoted $ 700 for alterations with my wedding dress somewhere else but Tu did it for less than $ 200. Go see her, you will not be disappointed.

I’ve been going to Charles Alteration for three years and have had many jackets fitted and pants hemmed. .. and always satisfied! Tu and the staff are terrific. Very gracous and friendly. Their prices can’t be beat. I discovered Charles (I don’t know who Charles is, BTW!) because it was near my studio on Adams. I have recently moved my office downtown, but I intend to keep my tailoring at Charles. My clothes would never forgive me if I didn’t!

Pros: reliable, fast, affordable
They only accept check or cash. Only place in neighborhood I’ll do for dry cleaning and alterations!

I’ve taken at least 7 pairs of pants made from a variety of materials from thick, heavy denim to linen, and they’ve done a great job on all of them. I’ve also taken in a leather jacket that had a rip, and they did such a great job fixing it that you would never even know damage had been done.
Another time I brought in a very delicate dress with beading, tool and lace that had been ruined by a friend who decided to put it in the washer and dryer after borrowing it (it’s the thought that counts, right??? ugh lol). Again, when I brought it home and tried it on, I was so happy to find that it was as good as new!
I’ve never had a bad experience with customer service there. They’ve always been courteous, the results have always been great and the prices are extremely fair especially for high quality work.
REMEMBER TO BRING CASH!

I went to this business after waiting 20 minutes for another business (An’s) to open (which they did not). I had a pair of pants that needed emergency hemming (as I was to wear them to a wedding the next day). The work was done in the time-​frame promised and was a nice and professional job. The staff was very friendly. I was disappointed they could not press the pants for me (linen) but they send out their pressing and my short time-​frame wouldn’t work — my fault and not theirs. I am in the process of losing weight and I know I will have plenty of clothes needing alternations during the process. I will be bringing my clothes to Charles alteration.
I’m glad I read the Unilocal reviews first so I knew they don’t accept credit cards and so I came prepared with cash.