Wonderful at alterations. Friendly, reasonable, and a neighborhood gem. Excellent customer service Each time I go in. read more

Had gone here for a few quick stitch repairs in the past, which had been done ok, so I asked them to please repair the fraying button holes on one of my favorite flannel shirts. I seriously cannot believe they were confident enough to hand my shirt back to me looking the way it did/does. Not only is the craftsmanship absolutely horrendous, but they didn't even use the same color stitching. I really hope I can find someone to fix their mistake. They also made another repair on a different shirt--done correctly, but also with a different color thread. Waste of time and money. read more

Charles Alteration & Tailoring - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

My go to for alterations. Never disappoint! I've been coming here since high school. Same quality and fairly priced!

My go to spot for alterations! The ladies here are so nice! They measure and adjust your clothes before taking them in, making sure that it fits to your liking. They also give expert advice on how your clothes might fit depending on what's being altered, because we all know that sometimes what we want can end up looking really weird! So their opinion is highly appreciated! Pricing is beyond fair, I would say on the lower moderate end. I always like to throw in a tip! I've taken regular items in for zipper replacements and hemming to more intricate items like my wedding dress! All have been expertly altered. Highly recommend Charles for all your alteration and tailoring needs! read more

Charles Alteration & Tailoring - Charles have tailored my thrifted wedding dress to perfection! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place! They do an excellent job repairing or adjusting! They are a great price and quick!

Charles alterations has done such a great job. I've been taking my clothes there for over a year.

I picked up my Hugo Boss slacks and it's so wrinkled after being dry clean. Also, around the waistline looks like the fabric has been over steamed or something but the fabric looks like it's been pressed so hard or many times that it's thinning. My pants were not like this when I took them in. I'm highly disappointed and will not return. I will call the owner and see what they say. You entrust strangers with your expensive clothes and not expecting it to come back damaged. read more

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I live in Imperial Beach, but take all of my dry cleaning and alteration clothes here, because they do such an Amazing and Thorough job on each item. Their prices are so reasonable; I always give them a nice tip. read more

Tui the lady that usually assists at the counter is very nice. We have been customers for years and she is always helpful and our items are always ready when promised. Prices are very reasonable as well. read more

Had them tailor a pair of pants and they did so in both an affordable and timely manner!

Great work tailoring my suit jacket to a more flattering fit. Fair prices, quick turnaround. Great advice for style on pants and knowledge of different fabrics (saved me from ruining my linen pants). Thanks! read more

These are MY LADIES. There are like three of them and they work very hard. I come here so frequently, they treat me like family. Last time I got a jacket dry cleaned, it was only $6. Prices here are a steal- cash only. Usually at other places, they'll charge $20 for as simple hem. Here, it's under $15 (but will vary on what you need). Turn around time is about a week. Parking sucks around the area but it is free. I love how they give me recommendations on how to tailor my clothing so it retains the true style. Also, they'll give me tips so I can save money. The other day, I came in with these two sets of pants and asked to hem since I got short legs. The lady suggested I first wash the pants since they may shrink a little. And if after I wash them they're still at tad bit long, I can bring them in for tailoring. Amazing! read more

I been coming here for like 10-15 plus years idk I just know its the only place I trust to take my clothes to get tailored. Don't risk not getting what you want by going elsewhere . Turn around time and charge for services are appropriate. She has made round collar shirts into V neck, jean smaller from waist and length and makes all big dresses fit the right way! Thank you thank you !!! read more

I needed a last minute alteration for my friend's wedding and this place was able to help me. They are very friendly, quick, and well-priced. I definitely recommend this business. read more

Great service, great prices. They got the stain out. I don't get much dry cleaning done, but I will continue to come here.

Got a suite fitted and some shirts pressed. The prices are extremely competitive and the turnaround of silly fast. Some stains that I did not think could come out of the shirt were gone. The suit was steamed and was snappy after the alterations. Be very specific w/ what you want, so do some legwork before hand, and their team will get it handled. read more

Brought in a bridesmaids dress to be hemmed and picked it up in two days! The ladies here are super sweet. They did a great job on my dress, and the alteration was super affordable! They do take cash only. Payment is required upon pick-up. Street parking in the Norma Heights neighborhood. However there's a 30-minute curbside space right in front of the shop that usually becomes available. read more

I come here to get minor alterations done on both casual and dressier shirts, slacks, and even denim. In every instance, the workmanship is a 10/10 not a single loose thread, wrong thread color or type. And the fit is exactly as requested. Very high quality work, every time. My clothes always come back better than factory stitching. read more

I've taken so many items of clothing to this shop, and I'm so pleased with the result every time. The women that work here are incredibly kind and hard working, and they deliver a great result every time. They really work with you on your desired result. I can't recommend them enough for quality, affordable tailoring in San Diego. read more

Great price and EXCEPTIONAL work! I have gone to clothing alteration places before that do good quality work but WOW this place is amazing! And they are such friendly people who work there too, and dog friendly! My shepherd and I will continue to come by when we need work done! :) read more

Since I had my three pairs of pants hemmed, the stitching has come out, and I've had to redo the hems myself. What a waste of money!

Love them, especially Sun! I'm an unusual size so she basically altered my entire wardrobe to fit me, including difficult to alter items. I have been going here for years. read more

I've been pushing off going to the dry cleaners now for months. I needed to find a new spot in my new neighborhood to trust with my clothes. I was pleasantly surprised by the kindness of the staff and the prices to get items dry cleaned. My clothes looked great and were ready within 3 days. It also feels great to support a local business. I don't plan on putting off my next trip. NOTE: They are cash only, which took me by surprise. read more

I have been coming to Charles Alterations to get my bridesmaids dresses hemmed for years and they are so great! They are timely with their turnaround and I have always had a great experience! Just make sure you bring cash or check because they do not accept cards. read more

I have been coming here for years and the service is always great. I would recommend if you are looking for an affordable alteration place with fast service, you won't be disappointed! read more

I was skeptical coming here because of some negative reviews, but I wanted a "final sale" sequined dress altered for cheap so I tested my luck. I have absolutely no complaints. I got my dress taken in on both sides for $25 and it fits me great now! I dropped it off on a Monday evening and got it back that Friday. read more

I've only gotten my clothes dry cleaned here, but I would say this is the best deal in the University Heights, Normal Heights area that I have found. Although it is cash only, the prices are great and the turnaround time was pretty quick. They also will do tailoring, hemming and tappering which is great! read more

If you go here make sure you A. Have cash B. Remember what the place is called because nowhere on their paper that they give you after you drop off your clothes is their phone or address. I learned the hard way. read more

I've had my engagement dress & my bridal shower dresses hemmed here. Fast & Amazing! Great price too. So reliable. LOVE IT.

This little family owned alteration and dry cleaning establishment is easily located on Adams Ave in Normal Heights. I have been looking for a go-to dry cleaner and I think I have finally found it.. I always dread bringing my blankets and comforters in for dry cleaning.. They're bulky and expensive. Well, I can't fix the bulky part.. But the expensive part I can. After calling Charles alterations and receiving a quote of $42 for dry cleaning 1 blanket and 1 comforter.. I was sold (usually 1 comforter alone is over $30). Being that this place is on Adams Avenue, there is only street parking available. Both on my drop off and pick up days there was 2 hr parking right out front of the store. I indeed was only billed $42 as quoted on the phone. I dropped off my things on Wednesday and they were ready by Saturday. Very easy process and cheaper then anywhere else I have been! Just a heads up.. This place is CASH ONLY.. And I think they except checks too.. If people still use those.. read more

I come here regularly to tailor my clothes and have been satisfied with the results. Most of my jeans need to be hemmed and tapered for an ultra skinny look, and this place does it well for a very reasonable price. I've also brought in shirts and dresses for repairs with no issues. I've never used their dry cleaning service. read more

I brought a bridesmaid dress here for alterations and the services was so quick. My dress was altered in two days. They even made me matching masks since this was a covid wedding and the other bridesmaids had masks made. The masks these women made me were 100% better. Everyone loved the quality of my alterations and mask. read more

So I'm on vacation and I bring a shirt with me that I recently had "tailored" at Charles Alteration & Tailoring. Much to my surprise, when I put the shirt on, the pins are still in it from the measuring I did for the tailoring. They didn't tailor a damn thing!!! Yet they charged me for the work. Be warned, inspect and try on every piece of clothing that they supposedly "tailor" before you leave the store. I was very hopeful that this was a good place for tailoring, but now I understand why their prices are so inexpensive. They charge you for work they don't do. read more

Leaves you feeling gross. Seriously, I am miserable. This is not justice. This needs reform or removal. I picked this place because I like this neighborhood and it looks cute, i.e. the street is tree-lined. Inside, the owner, Tu, seems nice and sweet, but then you go to pick up your dry-cleaning, and they tell you that you already picked it up. You assure them that you haven't, that that's why you still have the receipt. Then they say they allow people to pick up clothes without a receipt if they lose it. I say I didn't lose it, it's right here. They say to check home again or ask my friends and family if they picked it up for me. I say there's nothing to check at home, and my friends and family don't even know I bring my clothes here. At this point you start to feel sick. Then they say they'll check again, but they insist you picked up the clothes. Days go by. Then they say to come in and write a letter about what you lost and how much you want for the clothes. I write the amount, and then she says it could take a couple weeks, maybe a month, but if I bring in a receipt for when I purchased the clothes, it might help. What? When I purchased the clothes? That would leave a lot of people out of luck. But luckily, I'm the type of person who keeps receipts for everything. And so I bring them in, and she says thanks me and takes them. Check back in two weeks, she says. I hear nothing for two weeks and then I go in and Tu tells me that she can only pay up to ten times what the bill was for, because the back of the receipt says so. So if you spend $3 to dry clean an article of clothing. And it was a really nice shirt or a sports jacket, say $100 value, she will pay you 30, and you lose $70. I didn't even know there was anything on the back of the receipt, nobody showed me or told me, and I didn't sign or initial anything. She warned me not to waste my time with court. They always win. What?! How often does this happen?! I told her that I also operate a business and sometimes we have to pay out of our pockets to make some customers happy. Sometimes, unfortunate things happen, and we lose in order to make things right. She said no, she would not reimburse me for what my clothes cost, she was sticking with some hidden disclosure. I said, I'm not happy, I really liked you guys, but now I see you don't care about good business. This is awful. She wouldn't accept any responsibility, and so I let her know in a calm but serious voice that I would write a Yelp review, Google review, Foursquare, Better Business Bureau and take her to small claims court, because this isn't a service for the needs of people. This is a self-serving scam. I'm not saying that some people haven't had problem free experiences here. I'm saying I didn't and when that happens, they should make it right. Right? And I am doing the things I said I would. Unjust. Gross. Shut. It. Down. read more

Best local mom and pop shop for alterations. I'm a petite gal who has to get just about every article of clothing altered to fit from dresses to jackets to hiking pants. I've also tried alternative shops throughout the years, but always come back here for the quick turnaround times and very reasonable prices. I've never felt gouged here like I have at other shops. read more

I started going to them from a friend referral and am very happy with their work. Tu is very helpful, went as far as having some of my items dropped off at my home address. All my alterations have been done perfectly. read more

I wanted to like them, but I just can't trust my clothes here. The first time I dropped off a dress to be hemmed and they couldn't find it when I came to pick it up. They ended up finding it, but it was a little unsettling. I wanted to give them another try so I brought a couple dresses for dry cleaning. When I got home after picking them up, I realized one was missing the slip. I called to ask and was told that the slip was definitely with my dress when I picked it up and that it must've fallen in the street or is in my car. There are snaps in the dress to attach the slip just for this purpose and it was attached when I brought it in. I'm happy that my dress is clean, but my previously work appropriate dress is now rather scandalous. read more

I love this place! I've been coming here since 2005. It's a very simple place. The owner is very humble. Her dad works there in the mornings. And I've actually watched her little girl grow. I love small little family owned businesses. I wish they were more of them. Most recently I took a project in there. I had some curtains for my camper which have weird placement At the top and I was a little worried that I wouldn't know how to get them replaced. But I just picked them up yesterday and they look awesome. I knew they were going to be expensive and that's OK because she did an awesome job. Anyway I've been taking my clothes There since I was very young at the beginning of my career. I've never had a problem. In fact, one time I left a dress there and it was my favorite. But they contacted me and she knew exactly who I was. Use this awesome family business! You won't regret it. read more

Been going to this tailor shop for probably over 15 years now. They have absolutely great pricing. Get all my jeans hemmed their. Also have great pricing on dry cleaning. Super friendly and always happy with the clothes I get back. read more

I brought in a dress that needed alterations to the straps and length from a recommendation of a friend. Best decision to come here. They ladies were so accommodating and friendly. The alterations were completed in less a few days and was perfectly done! I've gone back twice for two other dress alterations. They are my go-to place! read more