Miriam did a wonderful job with my extensive 4-piece suit tailoring. She worked with me to create the fit that I wanted after I unfortunately purchased a suit online that was not well-fit for me. With cable car tailors, you get what you pay for, which is a high quality and quick service tailor and an overall fun person to work with. My personal recommendation would be go and get fitted for a suit and THEN bring it here. Don't guess on your size, it will cost you. Thanks again! read more

Cable Car Tailors - Tailored Suit - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Miriam altered a bias cut dress that was not of the best craftsmanship (from Zara) for a wedding and made it look like a million bucks. She took great care to get everything just right and even redid the zipper which was pulling on the fabric and also evened out the sleeves. She did a lot of hand sewing there. She even offered to trim the tulle of my daughter's wedding dress in an emergency fix (the tailoring that had been done in NY was poorly done and the tulle underskirt was not trimmed correctly and showed awkwardly from under the skirt). read more

I have used this tailor many times now for a variety of alterations. EVERY outcome has been spot on. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Mariam is an experienced and skilled professional. If you are seeking a top-notch tailor who produces quality work, call Cable Car Tailor. No joke. She's amazing. read more

Miriam hemmed a pair of dress pants for me. Price was reasonable, and the work impeccable, with invisible stitches.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Miriam. She takes her craft very seriously, which is what you want from someone who is working on clothing you care about. Because she cares about doing good work, expect her to be a very clear communicator and to work in a very orderly fashion. Call, ask politely for what you'd like to do, make an appointment to visit her shop, and cooperate/communicate respectfully with her. If you do, I believe you will have a very positive experience and appreciate the quality outcome of her work. read more

"11 out of 10". Pearl K reviewed Miriam and Cable Car Tailor with well-deserved praise and recommendation that I cannot hope to match in specific detail. I wholly endorse Miriam with equal enthusiasm -- she is as delightful a person to work with, as the exquisite quality of her services. I was under time constraint with a departure date looming in 2.5 weeks, for the re-style and fitting of four Pierre Cardin suits, and the repair of an Armani tonic mohair. Miriam came through perfectly, at a fairly quoted price, just in time. I greatly enjoyed everything and will be bringing her all of my future tailoring needs. read more

Truly wonderful experience through and through. I've had four pairs of pants tailored, and now a suit in progress. Miriam is really friendly, provides gentle but great advice on tailoring suggestions, and is really professional/timely/reliable. I absolutely love the outcomes on everything I've worked on with her, and I enjoy the process of working with her. I trust her judgement on everything. Couldn't be a better experience. read more

Cable Car Tailors is the first time I had ever gotten anything tailored and I had such a positive experience. Mariam is super sweet, and I felt so welcomed in her home. Although the pricing is a bit steep, the skilled-work of Mariam is phenomenal. I went in not knowing anything or what I needed. I just needed to not step on my dress and have the straps stay in place. I told her what would make me comfortable and she provided suggestions according to how the dress looked on me and the height of my heels. After I left, she provided me a copy of the pricing and the date and time of pickup. My dress was three-layers and she did such a great job with the adjustments. My dress looked as if it had never been worked on and it fitted so well. Mariam even returned all the extra materials that got cut off so that I could use it for my own crafts. I would definitely recommend Cable Car Tailors. read more

Ms. Tamt is an expert when it comes to working with leather clothing. She altered my leather pants perfectly. She is thorough and dedicated in ensuring that everything is to the clients liking. read more

I've been going to Miriam's home business for many years. She can do some complicated tailoring but she will be honest in telling you something can't be done or won't turn out well. The work she has done for me has been perfect. There's nothing like well tailored clothing to make you look good. Parking is a little tricky with only a few 4 hour parking spots by her building. There's other parking a short walk away. read more

Marion is reliable, quick and very fair. She's an experienced tailor that can give you valuable advice and direction.

This review is long overdue and Miriam deserves all of the praise and 11/10 stars. She's helped my husband and me with both our elopement and big wedding outfits. I did not have any "traditional" dresses in that both elopement and wedding dresses were delicate, intricate, and had multiple layers/piece/elements needing to be taken into consideration while tailoring. It was easy to tear both materials and not look right if the tailoring wasn't done correctly due to the delicate floral patterns. Elopement jumpsuit: I ordered my outfit from Paris and was really nervous about getting it tailored because it was pretty expensive with the shipping added on. With the elopement date coming up, I couldn't risk messing up on the tailoring as I couldn't go back to a physical store and easily replace this jumpsuit and start over. It had a very delicate floral appliqué pattern and train and Miriam made it fit me like a glove and knew exactly how to work with both the pants portion and train. Wedding dress: I went for a similar floral appliqué pattern sheer look and there were multiple parts to this dress. I had an attachment that came on and off and I'm so grateful I took it in for Miriam to see because the original construction and design were not done correctly. She took one look and knew exactly what to update and fix. I felt rest-assured that the garment would actually fit right for my wedding day. Husband: The wedding tux was an Armani suit and I skipped using the Nordstrom tailoring offered where we bought it. I was nervous because I thought going with Nordstrom would at least guarantee some sort of insurance if things went sideways since we bought it there. I'm so glad we decided to go with Miriam instead. She factors in both practicality and style, making sure the suit not only fit and flattered my husband but was also functional and workable while wearing, sitting, and dancing. Miriam is the only person I trust to take in any of our most special numbers. We also take in any other more causal pieces like dress shirts for work and more because although it would cost less to go and get our more causal stuff done elsewhere, we can trust Miriam to do it right and not deal with needing to fix a bad job. We also trust Miriam to have the highest integrity and redo things when we're not 100% happy (which has not really happened -- the only time it happened is because my weight was fluctuating a lot right before my elopement), deliver things on time, and also trust her to be honest with us if she thinks we don't actually need to pay for tailoring. Miriam is detail oriented and precise and extremely skilled in her craft. She's also a wonderful person and I enjoy every trip to spend time and chat with her about life. I'm hesitant to even leave this review because she's become our trusty go-to tailor and she's already so booked up and busy, but she deserves all of the business and success. Thank you Miriam, and I'm so glad we have the best tailor in our city available for any of our tailoring needs. read more

See all

Kiton, Brioni, Incotex, you name it - I never hesitate bringing my best pieces to Mariam's Cable Car Tailors. She has even saved some work by other tailors. Mariam is comfortable with sticking to expert stitching methods from the best European hand-made clothes. She pays much more attention to detail than any other tailor I've tried. And she wilfulky invests her time into hand stitching even when an easier method would have been fine. Her fit and seams simply last through seasons and years. Highly recommended. read more

This review is about a year past due, but I really owe it to Mariam for doing a spectacular rush job with my wedding dress last year. I got the dress off Amazon last minute as a replacement for a custom dress from Etsy that got stolen by porch pirates. She was able to hem the dress in record time (there was soooo much fabric) and even add a bustle to the skirt. She was so nice and understanding about everything and I'm forever grateful for her help. Thanks Mariam! read more

Cable Car Tailors - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Miriam has helped me in a pinch - twice! - and has fit me into her busy schedule which was greatly appreciated. She does great work, and has a keen eye for detail and symmetry. She can work with any fabric, and even said yes to projects other tailors turned down for being too complex! She is a master of her craft - the best I have found so far in SF. Her studio is located in her home, and she has a little parrot on her shoulder who (in my mind) is her assistant. read more

I've brought vintage Helmut Lang pants here that were literally falling apart to have them restored; the piece in question was released back in 2001, and ridiculously expensive, so going to the local dry cleaner's was not a viable option for me. Endyma, which is a vendor based in Europe that specializes in archival restorations for Helmut Lang, had a 2 month turnaround time, so I bookmarked that as my last resort. Due to the high moisture content in my closet at the time, the vintage cotton was practically rotting and falling apart when exposed to high stress and tension at areas like the pop rivet button closures and the straps that were secured behind the thigh with stainless steel buckles. Miriam was honest and forthright about what she could not restore, and the process through which she could repair the piece. After about 2 weeks, the pants were brought back to life. If you have expensive pieces in your closet that need some extensive restorative work done, I recommend stopping by Miriam's to at least have her take a look. I've brought some other items here too from Dries Van Noten and Rick Owens for more simpler alterations and repairs; her attention to detail and skill is noticeable and appreciated. Be aware that this is a cash only business, so be prepared to visit an ATM when your alterations or repairs have been completed. I've noticed that she likes to have her birds flying around her apartment as well, but she seems to store all of her client's items in an isolated room, so I wouldn't be too concerned. read more

Miriam did a superb job and I'm an extremely satisfied with her work. This was my first time getting anything tailored. I had gotten an off the rack suit from Macy's that didn't fit quite right, including the shirt. The sleeves were too long and wide and so were the pants. While she was measuring me, Miriam explained what she would do to the suit and made some recommendations on what should be done; but ultimately left the choice up to me while not making me feel pressured to get someone I wasn't comfortable or happy with. Not only is her work excellent, she is a very friendly and sweet person who genuinely is cares about the person she is tailoring the suit for. I would highly recommend anyone who needs to do any sort of alterations to come here. read more

Cable Car Tailors - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Miriam was very kind and did a great job on my civil ceremony suit. If you are looking for a cheaper tailoring job, I would look elsewhere. But if you're willing to splurge a bit and want a perfect looking suit, Cable Car Tailors is the place to go. She nailed it, my fiance had seen me wear that suit before and was shocked at how much better it looked. It will make for great memories as it looked fantastic in the photos. read more

This review is long over due! Miriam is an incredible tailor and just a very sweet and easy to work with. I had two pairs of leather pants that no longer fit. She retailored them to a perfect fit. I could not even tell where she made the alterations. All labels and stitching matched where they were previously. She is extremely honest and will give you options and tell you if the alteration is worth making the investment. If you have a beautiful investment piece of clothing that needs tailoring, consider calling Miriam! read more

Miriam is such a pro and a delight to work with. She is a great collaborator and obviously master of her craft. You can trust her handiwork as well as counsel, she was great at coaxing out a vision that met my requests and exceeded my expectations. I brought in two items: a fun but ill-fitting and kind of shoddily made dress from a sample sale (weirdly cut cowl neck with way too much gaping) and a pair of vintage suit trousers that were way too small. She was able to alter the dress simply in a way that made it fit perfectly, and even spotted a few small details to fix & reinforce which made it look so much more finished and high quality. I had no idea if the pants were even possible to save since I couldn't even zip them up, but she took careful measure to alter them in a clever way and made sure I approved of the adjustments. Now they fit perfectly...way more flattering than I thought possible. I thought I'd just have to hide the top with the matching jacket but I can definitely wear these on their own as well - the updates are integrated seamlessly. I'll be back next time I need a touch of wizardry on a garment! Pricing is very reasonable for the level of skill & care you'll experience. read more

Great service and skill! My go to place for tailoring suits shirts jackets. Def recommend for the best in the business.

Miriam is by far the best tailor experience I've ever had. She was incredibly detail oriented in getting all the different pieces of my new suit tailored so that it would fit me properly and it ended up looking REALLY good. Outside of her tailoring skills, she was just very easy to coordinate with and has a super fun quirky energy that makes the whole experience of fitting your clothing just a great experience. 5/5 for sure! read more

Mariam goes well above and beyond. She altered my daughter's prom dress to personally fit her, taking into account comfort, dancing and of course presentation. I have also used her previously to alter my formal wear. I highly recommend her for superior quality, professionalism and value. Amazing work. Thank you! read more

I recently was in a pickle with a bridesmaid dress that needed alterations done in a week - and Miriam at Cable Car Tailors came through huge for me!! I called her and was able to bring the dress in the same day, got a quote, and she had it done in a couple days. And WOW did she do an excellent job! I needed the waist brought in which required moving the buttons and removing the zipper and putting it back on, in addition to several inches taken off the length. Everything looked beautiful and fit perfectly when she was done. I could not have been more grateful for Cable Car Tailors! Highly recommend! (I'll post a picture of the dress once I wear it in my friend's wedding.) read more

Best tailor in SF. Mariam is incredible. Truly a master of her craft. Her attention to detail, professional advice, and overall energy makes for the best tailoring experience we've ever had. She calls back quickly to set an appointment and was even able to move up our timeline. 1 pair of men's jeans, 2 women's jeans, and 1 pair of bias cut silk pants all perfectly tailored to our bodies. The garments look even better than new. I found myself going through my closet after seeing her, wondering what other clothes would benefit from her hands! read more

Mariam did a spectacular job altering my waxed canvas jacket. It was clearly not an easy task and I imagine that most other tailors would have seriously struggled. Mariam handled it quickly and easily. read more

I went to Cable Car Tailors for my birthday dress and Mariam was so sweet and friendly. It was my first experience getting anything tailored and she walked me through a couple options for how we could stitch the dress and the turnaround time was so quick! She takes appointments but will try to fit you in based on your time constraints. I definitely recommend! read more

Miriam is amazing! I came to her with my wedding dress that looked like a ball gown. I told her my vision for the dress and she offered her profesisonal opinon and made it look even better. Miriam removed tulle from my dress and it turned out so beautiful. She's so kind and professional. I highly reccomened Cable Car tailors to anyone! I came to her apartment with my Mom and she greeted us so kindly and made us feel so welcomed. -Photography by: Corrie Mahr Photography read more

See all

Miriam did a beautiful job altering a dirndl at the last minute for a surprise birthday party. She did all the work in a few days time! Thank you, Miriam! Thank you for giving this special dress a longer life. read more

See all

Mariam is genius!!! The way she does her craft is unparalleled. So easy and cost worth. Highly recommend and definitely I'm her client for life!! I'm quite picky when it comes to my wardrobe but I do trust Mariam's expertise without any extra back thought. If you need any tailoring help, do walk just speed dial their number, make an appointment and run to them!!! read more

We took an oversized high quality sport jacket to her shop for alterations! She told us what needed to be done and in a few minutes we knew we're in the right place! We're more than happy with the final result! She also did alternations on a pair of wool pants, that turned out to be great as well. Her price is fair considering all the detailed work she's done on the garments. She is a very skilled taylor! I highly recommend her! read more

Very satisfied with the tailored wedding dress service I received here with Miriam. During SIP, my original dress seamstress was closed, and it was questionable when she'd reopen for appointments. It was stressful as my wedding is coming up in July...and I needed to get the job done quickly. I called a few places, and I'm glad I came across Cable Car Tailors. Miriam was more than happy to take me by appointment to alter my dress. She also finished it very quickly, within 3 weeks (length shortened, shoulders shortened, removal of train), absolutely no problem - honestly, I think she could have finished it even sooner if I needed it done!!! My dress looks fantastic. Not posting pics till after my wedding for obvious reasons. I would happily recommend her to all family and friends who need an alteration. FYI on another note, she said she can tailor practically anything, even leather! Wow. Pretty neat. Also on a historical note, she said Cable Car tailors used to be located downtown on Powell Street, where there were cable cars passing. Aww. read more

Great quality and service! I got my suit and 2 pants tailored and they came out better than expected! Would definitely come back to alter my clothes in the future. read more

I had the best experience with Cable Car Tailors. Had a dress shirt and dress pants altered. Miriam took nothing for granted, asking me exactly how I wanted the clothes to fit and making suggestions when I asked for advice. Off-the-rack clothes rarely fit me and so I was pleasantly surprised when I tried on the altered clothes. I am not sure I have ever had clothes that fit me so well. I will certainly use Cable Car again. read more

WARNING: AVOID THIS BUSINESS! Read owner responses to 1-star reviews. I was sucked in by the 5-star ranking, but do not be fooled. This is an amateur's business run by a very rude and hostile person. The shop is actually her apartment, so you should NEVER GO ALONE. Be aware there are at least 4 birds flying around and leaving droppings wherever, on the carpet, the clothes being altered, even on the woman herself. Watch where you step because she will make you take your shoes off outside the apartment. As to the work itself, it's very rushed. She wants you in and out as fast as possible and she will try to bring you the clothes when you come to pick them up so you don't have a chance to try them on and check the work. The thread used for my pants hem was a very noticeable different color, and the cuff was a completely different style after she worked on them because it was easier for her to do. When I pointed out the issues she immediately got aggressive and demanded more money to correct the obvious mistakes. I took my clothes and went somewhere else, it is not worth the hassle of dealing with this person. Scroll down to read her responses to the other 1-star reviews to get an honest sense of this person. Seems like some people catch her on a good day and get what they are looking for, but if you don't you'll wish you never met the owner. read more

This review is long overdue. Miriam tailored my very intricately embroidered wedding dress, which meant taking off the embroidery by hand and putting it back on by hand. I almost cried when she explained to me how challenging it would be to do. I initially felt like it would be impossible but Miriam constantly reassured me that she can do it, with the help of her daughter. And they sure did! I absolutely loved how she handled my dress (and me as a client) with care and love. Miriam, thank you so much for your help. Here are a couple of pictures of me wearing the dress on our wedding day last year! Sorry these are so delayed. Hope the photos make you smile! PS - I am sending another bride your way. :) read more

See all

Mariam did a great job altering my tuxedo. She did it in less than a week. I also got to meet her 9 parakeets

Instead of having me to tell you how great it looks, I will just show. Readers can make up their own mind. My body type is slim, 6'1, 170 lbs. The pictures below are taken with the Zegna suit with alteration by Miriam. read more

See all

This is a long review, please also see photos. Beware, not because she made a mistake on these drapes, but because she refused to take responsibility for the error, did not accept to refund me, and insulted me in addition. Based off of her response, I've decided to leave this review. I'm sure she will respond to this review with the unprofessional and rude response I've seen both in her response to me, as well as other yelp complaints. My note to the reader of this, is to think carefully on how you want someone to handle a mistake they made on an item of yours. I am now out not only the substantial money I paid her (in cash only - IRS evasion maybe - I'll submit a complaint there too), but also out the thousands of dollars I spent on the drapes themselves. I had just purchased drapery panels for my living room that were slightly too long. Based on the reviews, I thought this would be an easy and quick job. There were 2 sets of curtains, one needed to be hemmed by just a quick turn of the hem. The other set I gave a specific measurement for - 107 and 3/4. Pretty simple. Let me note that these curtains were just purchased, brand new, out of package. I hung them up, realized they were too long, and then took them down to take to Miriam. Here is what came back: the curtains that were supposed to be just one hem length shortened, were shortened as requested. However, for some reason, the width was also shortened. In changing the width, the drapery hook was folded into the curtain backwards. When I hung the curtains up out of the box, they all fit onto my drapery hooks. When I hung them up after Miriam, they were one short. Aside from this, there were stains all over the front and underside of the curtain. I called Miriam immediately the same day, she claimed to not know what I was talking about. Blamed me for the stains and suggested I should have them dry cleaned. She asked that I send her pictures of the drapery and also bring them back to her. I sent her pictures, she again claimed she did not do anything to the width. How is that possible? I took curtains to her that hung properly, and I brought them back to be one short. One only of us has a sewing machine, and it's not me. This morning I decided to hang the second set. Also, covered with brown and yellow stains on the lining. Miriam's own writing on the curtains shows the length should be shortened to: 107 3/4. The picture with the measuring tape clearly shows 105". Again, I texted Miriam the photos. Again, I was responded to in an unprofessional manner, accusing me of being dishonest and that she didn't do anything wrong. She did offer that I bring these in for her to inspect. I will gladly do that, if she refunds the money I paid her. Otherwise, it's just a waste of time to talk to someone who is not going to accept responsibility. Pictures attached. Updated - as expected, her response is illogical and untruthful. A ruler is a ruler. A fact is a fact. I am actually stunned that someone who pretends to offer a service could so blatantly be comfortable with ruining someone else's property. Shame on you, Mariam. read more

See all

Miriam is fantastic! She's done a number of projects for me, including rebuilding a family heirloom leather jacket. All of her work is spot on, and she is kind and efficient. Highly recommend! read more