Kim’s Tailoring

Found this place using Siri on my iPhone… needed a solution — and fast! — for slacks that were falling down. In 24 hours, and not too pricy (definitely cheaper than a new pair of slacks), I had matched belt loops on the slacks. My daughter is VERY pleased with her pants. Thanks Kim!

I just relocated to Stockton …
(yes, I know that statement makes it look like my life is moving in the wrong direction, but I moved to Stockton with work, not to support a desperate drug habit; honest)
… and I needed a tailor to help take-​in my suits, pants, and shirts.
(«wait, that’s odd; he’s talking about unusual weight loss, isn’t that another sign of substance abuse?» — no, not in this case)
I found Kim’s through a recommendation and thought I’d give the place a try. The fellow who runs the place (His name is Kim and I don’t think its a coincidence) is a decent chap with a good eye for his work. He was kind enough to cut me a break on the price because of volume…
(wait, okay, I know how this looks and ‘No’ I didn’t need a price break because a drug habit consumes the bulk of my net income — why do you keep harping on that image?)
… which certainly helped and encouraged me to bring more clothes. Who doesn’t like to save a few bucks, right?
Kim did a really nice job with all the tailoring, everything fits well, and the clothes look sharp; which is always important for us single folk…
(«hmmm, single in his 40’s; relocated to Stockton; seems to have lost weight recently; appears to be worried about money… The guy’s clearly an addict» … SERIOUSLY, LET IT GO!)
The only reason I didn’t give him 4 Stars is because the shirts, while tailored well, weren’t pressed very well and every piece of clothing seemed to be covered in stray threads; a bit of a messy presentation for a quality job.
I do recommend giving Kim’s a try if you’re in Stockton and need some tailoring; and it doesn’t hurt that he’s near Lincoln Center so you can grab some lunch afterward.
(«Why mention food in a Tailoring review, is it a munchies thing?» — SHUT IT — I DON’T HAVE A DRUG HABIT!)
;o)

I have been going to this place for the past 10+ years and I will make sure my family doesn’t go back either. He does do decent work but the hems are always too short and his prices are so high!!! He was suppose to fix a hem that he made too short, but when I first walked in he said no charge to fix it because it was his mistake. I spent 15 min or less trying on outfit so he could repin and fix it. At end when he Gave me my pick up tag he said 20 to fix his mistake because he spent 15 minutes talking to me. I guess he doesn’t need anyone’s business nor does he care. Too had he lost my families business. I just want a tailor who is reasonably priced and cares about their work. If you are considering going here… think twice.

Mr. Kim can be sort of curt, but he (and his staff) do great work. I have been going to him for more than 20 years; that says volumes. The are finished quickly, and do not over-​charge. If your a short guy, like me, this should be your tailor… even though they can tackle whatever you give them.

$ 30 per jean? I doubt that! I’ve been getting work done at Kim’s for 10+ years and have never seen him charge that unless I need a major repair done on a pair of slacks. I have my True Religions, Seven etc. designer jeans done by him all of the time and he never fails to amaze me. $ 15 for jeans and $ 12 – 15 for slacks depending on cuff or no cuff.

I have had a few items altered by Kim. No, he is not the least expensive.
but he is the best.
He can actually tailor you a suit from scratch!
Now beat that!

The person who complained about the high price Kim charges for an original hem for jeans must have cheap jeans because I know I wouldn’t want my precious $ 200+ designer jeans botched by a tailor who charges half for that same service. I’ve gone to many a tailor including those outside of Stockton and Kim is the best tailor I’ve known. Most tailors short cut and do not mimic the original hem (using the original thread of the jeans) or the original cut or design when they alter. And look at the sewing on the inside of the garment. This should be as beautiful as the outside.
Kim is a surgeon for clothes. He is IMMACULATE and a PERFECTIONIST. $ 5 – 10 more is nothing compared to the money you lose when you have to throw away clothing that has suffered a bad mend.

$ 30 to have your jeans hemmed with the original hem — per jean! No way. I’ll bring my jeans back to San Francisco to get them done!

One of Stockton’s best kept secrets!
Finding a good tailor is an absolute must when you most to a new city. Occasionally I have been able to make the trip home to Modesto to get my various dresses and jeans altered, but when I haven’t, I come to Kim’s.
Kim (I’m assuming that’s the owners name) is very friendly and always asks about the item you want altered, «Oh so are you going to the prom?» sort of thing.
His work is IMPECCABLE. I have brought several very intricate bead and organza pieces to him… and the man is a genius at making them work. His sewing and tailing abilities are definitely 5 star quality. His prices are very reasonable, and usually cheap (depending on what kind of work he has to do). MY ADVICE: get a quote first, I feel it always ends up being cheaper if you ask about price in advance rather than when you come to pick up your item.
I’m taking away one star because the items are not always ready when he says they’re going to be (like in the morning but then you have to wait until the afternoon). It has never been a huge issue for me, but I could imagine it being a problem for someone that needs the item for work or something.