I needed my tuxedo tailored for my wedding and Ara of Gem European Tailoring did a fantastic job! No need for an appointment. I just walked in and Ara got right to work. He pointed out several spots of my tux that needed attention. Pinned the alterations, scheduled my pickup, and was out the door in under 20 minutes. After driving home, I decided I wanted to pick up my tux a few days earlier, so I called Ara and asked. He was super accommodating and moved my pickup up a few days, free of charge. My alterations included taking in the jacket, shortening the sleeves, and hemming/tapering the pants. Everything was done cleanly, professionally, for a fair price, and with friendly service! I'll definitely be coming back here for any future tailoring needs. read more

Ara is great!! Got my dress shortened in a quick turnaround compared to other places. It looks so great! I definitely recommend!! He's so nice and understood what I wanted. He's been at this location for 40 years! read more

While the store is not much to look at, the person working here is a the real deal. I got my two suits tailored here and both came out great. One of them being my wedding suit. You can tell the guy has many years of experience, walked in (no appointment necessary) and he only needed about 10 mins to measure me up. Both suits came out exactly how I wanted it to be (tapered slim modern with a little bit of ankle showing). Will be coming here until the day he decides to retires. read more

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called to ask a simple question and was greeted with an attitude. and they also overprice on hemming. $20 for hemming is not worth it.

Our family has used this tailor for several years. They do excellent work and are very fast. We highly recommend them. 5 stars for Gem European Tailoring! read more

Ari will get the job done. Simple as that. Took under a week to get my adjustments, price is decent.

I had a wonderful time discussing what would look best for an upcoming wedding. Ara was incredibly helpful and knew what my timeframe was so that the suit would be ready within reason. When I went back to check on the completion of the tailor job, I was stunned at how vastly different and fitting it was from the original. I was very happy even told I could be on GQ. Can't go wrong with going with Gem European Tailoring. 10/10 would travel miles for Ara! read more

Such a great place to get your clothes tailored. I was on a hunt to find a local place to get my jeans hemmed. The place I used to go to is in Downey l, which isn't far but I wanted someplace local. Other places either had mixed reviews or only a couple 5 star reviews which sometimes are hard to tell if it's real or fake. So I decided to give this place a try. Form the first time I came in, the owner made me feel welcomed and was genuinely interested in getting to know me which make you feel more comfortable. I had some dress pants and jeans that needed altering. He gave me his reconditions on the lengths and for the jeans I didn't want them as short so he told me what the next best option would be to do to still make them look good but not super short. I got them back and the free pants were perfect. Few weeks later I brought some more jeans and told him how I wanted them to sit and let him show me what was best and when they came back they were perfect. One day when I was there he was helping a girl out who was picking up a dress and when she tried it on she was in love and thanked him for doing such a great job so I know he can do more complicated work. He is very busy but I do not need my items ASAP but I'm pretty sure for a fee he can make sure you get your items when you want them. I will keep coming back here to support his business and you should to. read more

Ara has done two different suits for me for weddings that I have attended, and each time he has tailored the suits to perfection. His work is unmatched and his turn around time to get the suits altered and tailored has always been quick and convenient. Highly RECOMMENDED! read more

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I cannot thank this man enough for coming through and making me feel like a million bucks on my special day. Even though he was pretty busy and I gave him only a weeks notice to do some slimming down on my suit, he completed it on time and did an amazing job! The previous tailor who worked on my suit jacket did not properly complete the job and left some extra material which made me look like I was swimming in the jacket. Well to my amazement the jacket fit excellent!!! He is amazing and I will be coming back with my business! Thank you so much for making me feel so much better about my suit. You truly have a gift! read more

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Ara is absolutely the man! If you're not going for his pristine work and acute attention to detail, you're going for the conversation and entertainment! I first stopped by recently to get a suit fitted for a wedding and I accidentally stopped by a day early - no problem! Dude was on it. Ara already had the suit tailored, prepared and ready to try on! Fit like a glove and looked top tier. This guy doesn't miss! Outstanding service & hospitality. read more

Recently purchased a modern style suit which was too boxy on me, Ara transformed it into a custom suit. I was amazed at how well the suit fit my body. Will be coming back! Thank you for accommodating my timeline! read more

I was in town to visit family for the holidays and needed several items dry cleaned. When I picked up our items the evening before I was flying out, I noticed my coat had a 2-3 foot rip in the back. The seams had completely unraveled. I took it back and -- this is the reason for the 5 stars. He apologized and also "double locked" the seams so it wouldn't unravel next time. It took under an hour but he was able to do it all before I had to fly out the next morning. Coat is good as new. Things happen -- whether in or out of the business's control. But it was the response and service thereafter that I appreciated! read more

Ara converted my old business suit into fashion by adjusting various widths for better fitting. I will not consider it is cheapest alternations but it worth the money to avoid me throwing away few hundred dollars. read more

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I've been here a few times mainly for tailoring but ARA is super nice. He's really friendly and has tailored skirts and pants for me. Highly recommend read more

Don't let the looks of this place fool you, Ara puts in some A1 service! I walked in there needing to have my two piece suit (jacket and pants) custom tailored. He began giving me recommendations while showing me how everything would look once finished and I don't think anyone could have done it better. He charged me $95 to tailor a valuable suit that other places were charging almost double. He did the following: Jacket: Tapered the sleeves, Shortened the sleeve cuffs and let in the waist. Pants: Tapered and hemmed the pant legs. The suit now fits very snug and professional. This place is also cash only. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Ara made adjustments to my dress sleeves, sewed up a tear in a windbreaker, and did some dry cleaning for me. Good work. But he said 2 weeks and it took a month, but maybe it's my fault because I told him I wasn't in a rush. Also, it's a bit smelly inside the place. And it looks a mess. But Ara knows what he's doing. read more

Prompt, friendly and kind! Did a great job with my wedding suit!

Ara turned my off the rack suit into a Euro style fitted suit. It was $115, but you get what you pay for. It is pretty much a brand new suit after he's with it. He altered everything: blazer torso, arm width and length, pants width and length. It's now my favorite suit. I'll be bringing my other suits to Ara from now on. I'm so glad I came here. He did everything within a week. He does men's and women's alternations. He presses the clothes before you pick them up. It's not cheap, but you can trust you'll get exactly what you ask for. read more

If I could give Ara 6 stars I would. He is simply the best I've ever seen. Thank you Ara for always providing excellent service and for fixing mistakes other guys make on my clothing. I will never trust another tailor. - Martin DC. read more

Really amazing customer service and a hidden gem. The place is in a cozy corner next to shopping mart. The owner was super friendly and honest. He was so sweet and mocha informative. The price was very reasonable. Definitely a returning customer. Had two winter coats and one silk blouse done. read more

I came in with a suit from Downtown LA and never had anything tailored. I read his reviews that he does a great job and he lived up to his expectations. This man really cares for his customers and it really shows when he speaks. The reviews said he knows his stuff and does a great job, and he really does. He's a professional and has very great customer service. He made last minute alterations when I was worried about how my suit looked and he made sure to fix it to my liking. He did this on Memorial Day today when his shop wasn't even opened because of how much he cares. I really appreciate how much hard work he did. Thank you - Patino read more

Very friendly customer service and were so sensitive to my timeline. Quality of the work was excellent. And to top it off, they are Laker fans. Absolutely amazing place. read more

A hidden gem !!! I needed some scrub pants to be hemmed and tapered and decided to give this place a try. The man was respectful, helpful and nice. He made sure to explain that if I still needed more adjustments to come back. But he did such a great job , I haven't returned for any adjustments. He definitely gained a new customer. read more

Oh Ara, this is such a long overdue review my friend. I came here a while back to have a formal dress altered. The dress was too long and I needed it to be hemmed. The problem was, this dress had a train therefore, making the bottom uneven. The plan I had in my head would not work well per Ara's assessment and he thought of an alternate way to achieve the best results. I went a total of three times. The first initial assessment, he requested for me to return again but with the heels I was going to wear and the third time for pick up. Ara provided me with a reasonable price and my dress alteration came out very nice. I was very happy with his services and would recommend him to anyone looking for alteration needs. *the parking is very limited and the plaza he is located in is kind of run down. Always call beforehand regarding business hours to ensure he is in :) read more

Truly a great tailor. I've went twice now to get a suit tailored for a wedding and he was able to get it done and back to me in very little time since I had gone last minute. Both times I asked him to slim down the pants, and cuff them a little higher. And for one of the jackets I had him tighten it to look slim on my body type. The work was amazing. Would definitely recommend! read more

Love the service here!!! Mr. Ara does the tailoring here and he is so friendly and so animated!!! He always greets us with a smile and he's quick with good-humored comments!!! Prices are really reasonable and accommodations may be made if you need faster-than-usual service, but your clothes are always available in a timely manner!!! Besides alterations/tailoring, dry cleaning, laundering, tuxedo rentals, and leather garment tailoring are offered services here. Great local business!!! read more

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Been here a couple of times and the last two times i came here, Ara hasn't had my coats ready on time like promised. I've had to wait 30min each time so he can have them pressed. He also had to do redo two of my coats because the sleve lenght wasn't correct. Note: Each little change is $25, whether its "shortening" the sleaves on a coat (see pic) or slim fit the sides of a coat... read more

Gem European Tailoring - Shortened the sleves on my coats. I'm no expert, but this doesn't seem right? All of them are like that... - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Norwalk, California

Hands down the best shop to get that slim euro look!!!!! Ara had my suit ready fast and it was perfect, make sure to have cash when paying!! I'll definitely be back to get that euro look!!! read more

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This is my fave tailor so far. The guy was very explanatory and was helpful. All I said was I need a good tailor and he said say no more. Highly recommend for family and friends read more

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Absolutely love this place ! The gentleman there is extremely knowledgeable on fabrics and takes his time explaining to you what can and can't be done. He always tries his best to accommodate any last minute request I may have. read more

I went to a different place to get my suit tailored since it was closer to where I lived, but they didn't do what I wanted. I remembered coming here a few years ago and I don't know why I didn't come back here from the beginning. He did an amazing job, tailored my suit exactly how I wanted and had it ready when he said it was gonna be ready. I'm definitely coming back here for all my tailoring needs. read more

I came here twice to get a dress and my maxi shorts tailored. I ordered my shorts from Australia, which was apparently a perfect fit, but just too long on the inseams and cape. I took them to Ara to get them tailored a few hours before I needed them for an outfit later that evening. He promised me he would finish them an hour before I had to go out of town, despite how busy he was, and he did! Shorts and cape were perfectly tailored and are now made to fit me. Quality service and labor. He's very attentive and takes care of you to make sure you are satisfied. read more

Excellent job with their tailoring! The owner is really nice and did an amazing job fitting my pants to look modern. He has an old school touch but is well aware of current fashion and trends. Definitely coming back to get the rest of my pants hemmed here! read more

Gem European Tailoring - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Norwalk, California

I brought in a vintage jacket that was 50-60 years old with a major tear from the arm/shoulder seam and he was able to salvage it! Fantastic tailor, super friendly and helpful. read more

Ara, the owner and tailor, does amazing work. He was able to tailor my suit to my slim body type. I have taken multiple suits to him now, and each and every time he has done the same top notch quality creating a modern slim fit suit. Highly recommend. read more

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This tailor is awesome!! He tailored some suits and they fit like a custom suit. He is very friendly and gets the job done on time.

Needed to get a shirt tailored on short notice, was done in 2 days and was accommodated. Price was very reasonable. Does a great job and very happy with work. read more

Best tailor. Ever. I flew into LA from DC on Wednesday for a wedding on Friday. I needed new suits for work so I bought one at a local wholesaler and made my way to Gem after searching for the nearest tailor in the Cerritos area. Long story short, the turn around time and quality were amazing. I explained my situation and the owner was able to hem the length and taper my pants for a slim fit in a day just in time for the wedding. I wish these guys were in DC so I could get all my suits done here. read more

Ara is the man! I came in Friday needing a suit to be fixed last minute for a funeral on Saturday, and he was able to save my suit and gave me a much better fit and look. Highly recommend Ara and will definitely be back in the future read more