Please go here and support small, local business! I brought in a pair of boots that needed a heel replacement. One had broken off and he recommended to replace both so they would sound the same when walking. He charged $25 and had a one week turn around time. Super pleasant and super cute shop. I will be coming back! read more

Very pricey but it goes with the territory/location. New watch battery and quality leather band for $60. I could have paid a lot less in a Monterey Park Chinese strip mall but no complaints. (My last 'Chinese' battery didn't last a year.) Frank is a warm, friendly guy, nice to do business with. read more

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I'm a Pasadena local and I live about 10 minutes away. I had left my purse with Frank the Saturday before the Eaton Canyon fire started, for context. I had evacuated; my home is okay. So when I came back over a week later, I tried to pick up the repaired purse. I didn't know his situation and I just wanted to make sure that he remembered what my item looked like. We had a bit of a language barrier but I showed him via the purse I was wearing that day where I had requested the repair and his face lit up. He was very apologetic. He lives in Altadena and mentioned the fire. I didn't press him and left him with my number. He called the next day and said it was ready. It's the best repair I could've asked for and only $40 for both loops replaced. This is a $300 item so it was worth it. Frank is so kind; he didn't want to charge me the last $10 (I only had $30 on me when I dropped it off initially) because I had to come back twice, but I insisted. I forget whether he lost his home or it was so damaged and the air so toxic that he couldn't come back. Despite all the trauma he's undergone, he remained very friendly and professional. I love supporting small businesses. Top quality and good service with a gentle smile. I will come back for other repairs as needed. read more

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I have a beautiful pair of Fluevog's that were slightly tight around my ankles. He made a modest edit to both boots that came out beautifully. read more

I'd give this business negative stars if I could. Absolutely terrible service!! I requested that 4 items of clothing be altered. Frank even pinned and marked clothing where appropriate as I tried them on. He charged me an outrageous amount, but I thought at least the clothing will fit correctly. He took a month to do what he claimed would take 2wks. One pair of pants had the widths uneven--I didn't even request that this be altered. Another pair had the legs hemmed ~5ins shorter than requested! The 3rd pair had the legs hemmed, & again, another alteration I never requested. The material was torn everywhere. He shortened the brocade border in a way that I didn't request. When I called to complain to Frank, he said "What do you want to do--kill me?! Just come in but just don't bring a gun" Highly incompetent, tremendously unprofessional--really a terrible business. My friend recommended but warned that he's good just not great. I went in w/somewhat low expectations, but I didn't need perfect--just good enough. This is far below expectations!! Absolutely terrible service. He was also completely insensitive to the fact that, in this terrible economy, people can't afford to be ripped off and scammed or have expensive clothing ruined. Will absolutely never go back there and warn anyone considering this business for any needs to look elsewhere! read more

Frank is extremely skilled and helped me find a solution with my belt immediately. On top of that, he is an amazing and caring human being. I will 100% return to him for any tailoring needs. Thank you so much for your warmth and generosity Frank! I appreciate you read more

The last Saturday of the year I was SOL desperate for help on a dress that fit too long and loose. Knowing it was a huge ask the Saturday before the holiday, I was turned down by several professionals due to the fact that they're literally done for 2024. Finally found an open tailor Mr. Fellow Frank's who happily accepted my order of request for alterations on the dress and performed in two days for NYE! They took a Medium dress and adjusted into a perfect S that fit like a glove. Priceless when you're in a desperate pinch read more

Very nice man, needed alterations for a dress last minute and helped me out with same day service.

Frank is amazing. He did my alterations for my best friend's wedding even though I was last minute he accommodated with a very reasonable price. He is a very respectful and professional gentleman. read more

Frank has been tailoring my shirts for several years now and his workmanship is phenomenal. I'm never disappointed with the quality of his work and I always walk out with the best tailored fit! It is always a quick, easy process and a very pleasant experience. Thank you, Frank! read more

I've been taking my alterations and shoes that need repair to Frank for over 30 years. He always does a quality job and delivers everything back with a smile. I've moved out of the area, but every time I visit I bring whatever I need worked on with me to drop off to him. It's hard to find people who do quality work these days. Frank is one of the few who does! read more

Great service! I always go to Frank for his services anytime I need it. His alterations are always fantastic and I have never had any problem. Always left his shop feeling satisfied. He does a terrific job. read more

I am so sad to write this review but the writing has been on the wall for quite some time. I have been to Franks for years and it is always hit or miss. Never on time has ruined items, everything is "so much work" or "too hard will cost a lot", "so much fabric on that hem". Call to pick up, needs one more day or week, etc etc. Prices have doubled, "you know, the pandemic"? What, same shop, same tailoring. But when he attempts to gerryrig a repair, that is another story. I asked if he could tailor a pair of pants in two days and he said yes. When he tried to sell me a quick fix that wouldn't address the problem, that's it. When I showed him what had to be done he declares he doesn't have the. Took the pants to another taylor who immediately identified the fix and could do it in a day and a half easily. A shout out to Perfect Fit in San Marino . Good bye Frank. read more

This store is a gem. The owner/operator Frank is such a pleasant guy who cares about every repair like it's his own personal items. I had old (but wonderfully broken in) Kobe X's I took a chance on with Frank as a test pair. They were ripping around the ankle area and pretty dirty around the lowers. Frank cleaned them up beautifully and sewed the ripped parts back together with a leather seal (blending into the black trim perfectly). He def exceeded all my expectations and I essentially got my Kobe's back to play in for a good additional year or two. Worth the $50 vs buying a new pair, which is especially true now with Kobe's as they are $180 minimum and good luck finding your size unless you're paying a premium in StockX. Planning on being a regular here and taking some more of my older Jordans and Nikes for Frank to restore. Don't bother with a test since I did it for you, just take whatever repairs you need done so Frank can service them and you can check those repairs you've been waiting on as DONE! read more

If you're searching for a tailor & shoe repair expert who is not just skilled, but also embodies the virtues of hard work, honesty, and kindness, than you will love Frank's Shoe Repair & Tailoring- Avo, the owner, is truly one of a kind--his dedication to his craft is evident in every stitch, and his commitment to customer service is unmatched. This is the type of small business with a personal touch that makes Pasadena such a wonderful place to live. Avo's takes the time to thoroughly explain what can be done with your garments and provides realistic timelines for each task. His patience and professionalism shine through in every interaction. I've had the pleasure of working with him on several occasions, and he always has a smile on his face, no matter how busy or challenging the day may be. I recently witnessed Avo handle an incredibly challenging situation with such grace and dignity that I felt compelled to share. A very unhappy and unreasonable person, approached Avo with an impossible request. She wanted him to completely remake a pair of tailored pants--. She demanded and insisted he drop everything and complete them in two days- because she has been such a long and loyal customer. Avo calmly explained the impracticality of the request given the time frame and his honest assessment of what could be done. Despite her harsh and disrespectful demeanor, Avo remained composed, patient, and respectful. He explained the situation with professionalism, trying his best to accommodate her unrealistic expectations. Unfortunately, her anger led her to belittle and ridicule him before storming off and leaving a harsh, inaccurate review. The review was completely unfair, and untrue. I am not sure what was more appalling, the toxicity and anger this woman spoke to another human being with or the fact that she would then take that toxicity and write a false, harsh and hurtful review after working with this person for decades. Yelp can be a wonderful place to share how businesses treat us as consumers, but after witnessing this incident, I will take the searing harsh reviews of businesses with a grain of salt! Let's remember to be kind! We are all human beings that deserve to be treated and spoken to with respect! read more

Kind, humble gentleman. Been in this small business/location for gazillion years. Does a great job with shoe repairs. Reasonable repair cost. Will try his tailoring service next to get some new long pants hemmed. read more

My first time here, I had my shoes cleaned. Service is great, process was easy. He's very friendly, I'll definitely be back. Thank you Frank! read more

I've gone to this tailor shop for years because the owner Avo is such a kind and his professional experience is unmatched. He has decades of tailoring experiences and everything I bring to him he's always able to take care of me quickly at great value. It's a joy to see Avo's smile and his knowledge is seen in the work he does. Definitely recommend coming here for all your tailor needs! read more

I have NEVER written a review before, but can't believe this. I took my uniform pants to be tailored. I am a professional airline pilot, and wanted to match this new pair to my old pair. I returned to pick up the old pair, then returned today to pick up the tailored pair. He decided not to tailor them because I didn't prepay. He NEVER asked me to prepay. I need to fly tomorrow & am required to wear the new pants. I have driven three times to this place, and he DIDN'T do the work. HUGE WASTE OF MY TIME! read more

I took in two pairs of my husbands dress shoes late in the afternoon and Frank had them ready the following morning. He touched up some scrapes and cleaned them up and had them looking like new. Price was fair. He also does alterations for the Rose Parade court. I will be taking mine in next time I need alterations. read more

Love this place Frank is such a great tailor but he really does wonders on shoes!! I have been coming to Franks for years and his work is always consistent with very fair prices! I would recommend him for shoes and tailoring! He is great at exceeding expectations and making customers feel like family! Don't waste your money on new shoes just bring them to Frank to give them a new life! Best tailor in Pasadena! Update: Frank is still the best tailor in town! He does it all! I've been coming to him for years with my tailoring needs and he is always consistent! He has allot of integrity and pride in his work! He also had very fair prices for being in downtown Pasadena. I would highly recommend his services! read more

I had my leather jacket altered at the sleeves (shortened) and Frank screwed it up. It's too bad that a $35 alteration ruined a $500 jacket. First, the inner lining was so loose that it stuck out from inside; second, the stitching was never tied up properly; third, he glued some parts but not others (which shows visually); and lastly, it was not ready at the time and day he promised so I had to wait an additional 40 minutes (I told him NOT to rush it, but obviously he did). I should've paid $5 more and have gone down the block to South Lake Tailor. Just because this is a leather shop does not mean he will do a better job. Learn from my mistake. UPDATE. The owner has the nerve to tell me that the inner lining does not ruin the jacket and that I should have taken it back. Por fa vor. Please. Number one, why would I go back to a place that obviously does not know what they are doing; and number two, it wasn't the lining that ruined it but the uneven glue. I did take it to another shop and they said it can't be fixed. Again, a business making excuses for poor craftsmanship. Seriously surprised how they are still in business. Picture uploaded for evidence. read more

First-class cobbler! Repaired and refreshed my shoes and bags for years. The best sole service.

I would not go here for tailoring or alterations if you want a professional job. I can't speak to shoe repair. I was so disappointed by the job done to a suede skirt I brought in. It was brand new and came back to me looking like it had been attacked by a sewing machine. The lining was snagged, the thread colors did not match and there were two very obvious darts which he did not tell me would be necessary. Part of being a professional is being able to say when you can or CANNOT do the job being asked of you. I won't be going back. read more

Frank does amazing work! He brought my wife's favorite bag back to life after nearly being ruined by water bottle leak that turned into a giant green ink stain. He matched the color and re-stained the bag, and even fixed the missing hardware from the strap. Frank is a wonderful and honest person, and took great care of us! read more

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Frank is a gem! My family has been a customer of his for many years and we cannot thank him enough for his impeccable work, fair prices and kindness! Frank has done beautiful work altering my designer evening gowns and my husband's suits as well as refurbishing many pairs of shoes and handbags. We were not surprised that Frank does all of the alterations for the Tournament of Roses Parade Royal Court. He is well trusted for his work and always a pleasure. Thank you Frank! read more

IS THERE ANYTHING THIS MAN CAN'T FIX!!! We bough this knee brace for my dog and they sell them in standard sizes (S,M,L,XL) so the closes size that fit her was a Large but it was still kind of loose and coving her lady parts, and the full support wasn't there for her torn ligament. So we naturally went to Franks hoping he could fix it since he's fixed countless of our favorite shoes and clothing. Sure enough he said he can fix it and make sure it fits perfectly. Not only was he sure he can do it but he made sure it fit in our budget and time frame. He's very accommodating and amazing THANK YOU FRANK! read more

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I needed to add holes to 2 of my belts. I showed up and Frank did them right there and then for no charge. Frank is incredibly nice. Next time I need shoe or leather fixing I will go here! You can park either on Lake or in the lot behind the store. Frank's Shoe Repair and Tailoring is found inside the building next to the arcade. read more

This is the best tailor in Pasadena! With 40+ years of experience, the store owner Avo does the best quality of work in all alterations and tailoring. He is very patient in asking for what I need and when. The value and expertise he provides is unmatched. I've been going to him now for years and Avo always delivers with a smile. read more

My hero!! I came to Frank with a super last minute alteration request on my wedding (reception) dress. Literally brought him my dress one week before my wedding reception and told him I needed it in six days. I had bought a last minute dress that I loved, and it fit great, except it wouldn't zip up all the way. He looked at my dress, had me try it on and quickly agreed to take on the project. He had it ready when promised BUT the zipper was getting stuck halfway, so I ended up having to leave it and pick it up the morning of my reception. I didn't even have time try it on until I was getting ready in our hotel room! So risky, but his confidence made me feel confident and damn was I blown away by his work! He did such an amazing job and at a fraction of the cost as my previous alteration nightmare (steer clear of Maya and associates! They were a nightmare) Frank was a dream and I'm so glad I trusted my gut and him. He's an Angel and a miracle worker. Thanks again Frank!! read more

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This is the place to go for leather. I brought in 1 pair of shoes, and 1 pair of boots. The work was exceptional. This is the only place that I will take my shoes from now on. The pair of shoes that I brought in were used everyday for three and a half years. They made them look like brand new. The boots that I brought in were 35 years old. They look clean and ready to wear for another 35 years. The knowledge and the expertise is shown in the quality of their work. I also saw a number of leather bags and purses that were being repaired. I have no doubt that they will be done with the same precision as my shoes. I suggest that you let them take their time as this kind of quality can't be hurried. There is plenty of parking in the Southlake parking lot, or parking on South Lake Avenue. This is located in The Colonnade on South Lake Avenue. read more

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Frank is a really nice guy and a great tailor! I bought a suit at Macy's and was referred to him for alterations (conveniently located right across the street from Macy's, inside The Colonnade). Frank designs and works with clothing/parade-wear for the annual Rose Parade, which can be seen in photos that adorn his wall. Definitely going back to him when the need arises! read more

Woooowwww! If you see how the shoes looked when I dropped them off.... They probably should have been thrown away. I brought the Gucci sandals into Frank's shoe repair and the owner was so so nice he gave me a very low price to repair the shoes. I am on a journey right now to pursue my own passions so I don't have much money. I wanted the best deal so I went to another local shoe repair shop and he told me double the price! I came back to Frank and he took the sandals, repaired them, shined them up and did extra work and in less than a week! And then when I came in to pick them up he gave me another discount! He is truly an angel! Thank you again! read more

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I went to Frank on a recommendation from a friend. She had only seen Frank for shoe repairs but was very happy with the results and said he was lovely to work with. I was visiting from out of town and needed a dress tailored quite urgently for a wedding - I bought it in on Tuesday afternoon and Frank had it ready for me Friday morning. He did a perfect job, and quoted what I felt was a very reasonable price given the rush. He was also so pleasant and kind to work with. I could not have been happier with the entire experience!! read more

I dropped off a pair off scuffed hiking boots and picked them up looking worse than they did before. They appear to have been haphazardly and unevenly smeared with a yellowing polish that doesn't match the original color of the boots. This polish was even hastily applied to the soles which are now severely stained and discolored. I paid $20 for a service which appears to have taken no longer than ten minutes. (Too bad these photos don't show the true level of discoloring and uneven application of the polish.) read more

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I have had multiple items tailored here, ranging from simple hemming jobs to complex tailoring of coats, and the work has been impeccable every time. Avo even managed to fix a suit jacket on which a different tailor had shortened the sleeves too far. To top it off, he's always very kind and helpful. Highly recommended. read more

Alterations magician the only person i trust with my designer items. No wonder he's been in business so long!

Frank is the best. All garments altered by him come out great. No complaints. They tailor the suits to my satisfaction. read more

He was not going to charge me for this quick service but I insisted to pay Him. he was very honest Seems very experienced nice man read more

I was buying a suit for a wedding a while back and oddly enough the person at Men's Wearhouse recommended that I go to Frank as they wouldnt be able to tailor my suit for me.. which I needed in two days. Frank fitted me and tailored the suit just in time for the wedding! Recently cane back to get an old pair of pants tailored that needed to be taken in about two sizes. Since I didn't need it right away, Frank made sure it came out exactly how I wanted them. Will send any tailoring I need to him and will recommend him to any of my friends and family! read more