There's different type of tailors in SF, the pricey kind that carefully will alter a $5k piece or a wedding dress, your neighborhood tailor that will fix a hem or a button but it will come undone after a few washes, and then there's the HB alterations team that will do a SOLID job for a reasonable price and offer great customer service. So far I've brought in several trousers for alterations and they do such a professional and clean job on each one. I couldn't recommend anyone else if you're in the Union Square area. When you make it to the building they will need to buzz you in and they are located a quick elevator ride on the second level. read more

I have brought several items to them during prepandemic times and most recently, and their service has always been impeccable with reasonable prices and short turnaround around time. I brought a cheap floor length trench coat to them and asked them to build me an inner lining so it would become slightly more wind proof. I knew it was going to be a challenging job since it would likely mean partially deconstructing/taking apart the jacket so the inner lining can be attached from the inside. Within 3 weeks worth of time, they had sewn in this beautiful silky satin lining with matching color. I wore it over my sweater and long sleeve shirt in a brisk afternoon, and sure enough having the extra lining completely helped! I also asked them to hem several pairs of thrift store pants with frayed edges. They did a beautiful job with picking out matching thread for hemline without significantly shortening the length. During my pick up I gave them additional jobs to repair several moth holes I discovered in a couple of wool items, including a beautiful tweed blanket I bought from Falkland Islands (I almost donated it). While I eagerly await to receive these items back I am confident that their work will continue to showcase the fine craftsmanship they always deliver. I cannot recommend this place enough! Their location is close to the Montgomery BART/MUNI station which is ideal esp if you're dropping off before or after work, coming from East Bay. The entrance is a bit hard to find but just make sure you ring the right door bell and they will buzz you in. read more

I came in here to take up a formal gown that was too tall for me. The owner was extremely helpful, giving her opinion on the length. I would've gone too short, and she insisted I not do that. She was right, and I'm so grateful she cared enough to ensure I had the right length, not the wrong length I thought I needed. She knows what she's doing! They are quick and very reasonably priced. I am only coming here from now on. read more

They do top notch work here! I needed a bridesmaid dress that was a size too small to be tailored and they did a quick turn around. The owner was extremely friendly and professional. I'm only coming here to do alterations! And you can pay via venmo which was handy. read more

Fantastic and quick alterations! They were able to take my dress in on a Thursday afternoon and have it ready for pickup by the following Monday afternoon. Highly recommend. read more

Best in SF! Husband and wife team. They have done impeccable work for me from casual to dress clothes. I highly recommend this shop!

Fast and great service! Just had my suit jacket and the trousers hemmed and they fit really good now!

Hands down. Best tailor in SF! Keep all my alteration needs at ease. Hulan is very attentive and friendly. Will forever come back and work with her. read more

Great job! Come here very often with different requests and job is always done clean, fast and in timely manner! Would highly recommend to anyone! read more

Been going here for years. They can't miss. Every single garmet I've brought in for alterations has been expertly completed.

It's been about a year now that I have been a dedicated customer of HB Alterations. I've referred friends, and they are just as satisfied (and devoted) as I am. Her work is flawless, and her promised timelines are never missed. Her prices are not the lowest, but more than reasonable for the quality of work. I'll also note that she stays very busy from word-of-mouth referrals, so expect most work to take a week or so. read more

I love this place! I was able to get my dress hemmed and it was great quality and was ready by the time I needed it by. I love how attentive the owner was with me! I highly recommend. It was a little pricey but of course she explained why and understood and was totally fine with the quality. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience here, which was surprising given all of the positive reviews I had seen before giving this place a try. I brought in several items for alterations, which totaled over $400 of work. The request was the same for all items--take it in at waist/hips/etc. After getting my items back, one of the items was not at all fitted properly. The skirt was taken in at the waist, meanwhile the hips still gaped out awkwardly. When I returned to HB to ask for a fix, Hulan demanded I pay again. She said I didn't ask for the hips to be taken in and I should have explicitly stated this. Any expert tailor would know (or at least have clarified), that the request was--like ALL other items--to be comprehensive and include alterations at waist and hips. She was furious when I asked her to do the work as an amendment or fix to the original job. She said she said she did the work weeks ago and I could have "changed sizes since then" (lol, three weeks had gone by). She was started rattling off to her business partner partner, exasperating loudly before reluctantly agreeing to do the work. At this point, I figured we'd both want to end in a positive note...I told her I'm very grateful for the accommodation and will know for next time. She refused to look me in the eye or respond, and just walked away silently. So bizarre?! This would be odd for anyone in client service let alone a business owner. I've had a nearby tailor for over 10 years (he retired which is why I'm in the market for a replacement), spend thousands on alterations annually, and aware of what good work looks like. I have no doubt others have had a good experience here...but clearly there are also major gaps in Hulans service offering & bedside manner. read more

They saved my faux leather jacket!!! I went in with a difficult task for them. The faux leather on my collar was partially falling off. Hulan suggested me ways to tackle that certain area and when she was done with it, not only did my leather jacket got repaired which was my main issue, it looked even better with the way she stitched it in. Couldn't have been more happier. Reasonable price, super fast service, attention to detail and very nice people! read more

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If you're looking for alterations/tailoring, especially for designer and high-end garments, this is the place! The proprietor has years of experience working in-house for a certain luxury clothing brand, and it's clear in her immaculate work. She's also a complete delight to work with! I highly recommend HB Alterations. read more

Updating since I haven't in many years I always come here. I worry about their business after covid but I am grateful that they are still here. I can always rely on them with all of my clothes - dresses for events, work pants, any little or large request, they will do. Highly recommend supporting them! read more

Ok admittedly HB isn't that cheap, but they are definitely professionals and the caliber of their output has been consistently great. I've had atleast 15 items altered by them (sleeves, pant hems, coats), and each time, I've felt the quality has been awesome. Because of the cost, I would only take higher quality items to HB- but they do a really consistently excellent job. I had this coat belt that was irreversibly dirty and frayed from hanging outside of a moving car , and instead of cutting the end off (or purchasing fabric to create a new belt), the owner had this brilliant idea of turning the belt inside out and taking the interface off to reveal fresh fabric on the inside . She's super creative and helpful. read more

Hulan is amazing. She altered my daughter's wedding dress and my MOB dress impeccably. She also helped us feel so at ease with her kind spirit and obvious expert competence. I actually brought my dress from out-of-town because of our trust in her. We are so fortunate to have found her and highly recommend Hulan for any alterations you might need. Thank you, Hulan! read more

Friendly. Fast. Excellent attention to detail. I bring everything here and am always happy with the quality. It's a mom n pop shop who, even when they're super busy are friendly and give you the attention to detail worth coming back for. It's kind of like the Mertin-Flemmer building inside but there is lots of room. read more

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Cash only. Come prepared. Been coming to them since 2013. Phenomenal work. One time they picked out the substandard patch I'd had done on a piece and re-did it so the piece looked better. No extra charge. I've had rips in linen jackets patched. Lining redeem in blazers. Numerous pants hemmed and patched. read more

Hulan is one of the best in the Bay. I trust her with all my tailoring ranging from competition dance dresses to my Dolce and Gabbana suits to my Oscar de la Renta gowns. I highly recommend her for any of your alteration needs! She is so sweet and professional and detailed! read more

As of the time of this writing, they are open! They had masks on when I visited, so that was good. Popped in for a quick repair and their were kind and efficient. Actually repaired it while I waited! It was just a torn seam on some pants, but they handled it well. I'm hoping to bring some business to them in the future! No bathrooms that I could see. read more

Such kind owners who do amazing work! And helped fix my pants in no time! Would definitely recommend

I've been going to HB Alterations for nearly 10 years now. Hulan has a great eye for fitting and I often benefit from talking to her about my alteration ideas. Hulan and her team have consistently done a great job on all sorts of items -- pants, shirts, suits, even rain and leather jackets -- with all sorts of alterations -- hemming, tapering, shortening, etc. It's such a relief to have tailors I know will do a great job. Highly recommend HB Alterations and very grateful to have their services available in the city! read more

I've been coming to Hulan for 13 years (yes, 13 years!). I bring my suits and shirts to her, because I want my clothes to be tailored to perfection. And there's no one better to do that in SF than her. Looking forward to another 13 years! read more

I needed a quick turnaround on a formal dress and I found HB alterations on yelp. I chose them because of the reviews I read and MAN I am happy to went with them. I called them to see if they could hem and take the shoulders in on a formal dress in less than a week and they said they could. They were quick, professional, and the dress turned out amazing!! I'm so happy with the result. I'll definitely be back. read more

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They were courteous and fast. The shop is clean. The facility was secure. The location is excellent, easy to find and serviced by the SF MUNI bus system. read more

Great job in altering a few shirts. She accommodated my timeline despite not promising that she could get them done by that date which I was ok with. read more

Just another five-star review, a virtual Valentine, for these wondering people. They are professional tailors, and lovely human beings. Over the years, Hulan and her team have taken in coats, dresses, pants, blouses, and even rewoven holes in a wool sweater for me. My clothes do not just fit: they are more flattering. I look taller, thinner, and infinitely more polished because of their work. I am happy to pay a little extra (above the standard corner-dry-cleaner or "alterations" rates) because the quality is amazing. read more

I brought my designer dress pants here to get hemmed because my friend recommended them. However they charge 2.5+x what other places in Chinatown charge and I was so upset to find out that my pant legs are different lengths. I would expect better from somewhere that charges so much for a simple hemming. This is actually so ridiculous, one leg is 2+ inches longer than the other. I could've done a better job by myself at home with DIY items from Amazon. This place is also cash only, so you cannot dispute charges. read more

I got a many-layered gown hemmed here before my wedding, and the work was absolutely beautifully done, on time, and fairly and transparently priced. I will definitely be back. read more

Suddenly, after what feels like centuries of hiatus, I was actually invited to things! The thrill of buying dresses and reviving old ones in my closet that by now all of my friends and family have forgotten purely overwhelmed me with joy. Except I realized something. The stress of work and COVID, and not being able to eat lunches because doffing and redawning PPE was just too much of a hassle did a number on my waist line. My dresses were saggy and loose and no longer flattering on me, the new ones I bought while more tailored where made for the likes of giraffe human hybrids. Needless to say I needed to find someone with a meticulous touch and speedy service to help me out for these upcoming celebrations. I found Hulan because of the yelp reviews and was happy to find she is just a bounce and a blue house coffee away from my apartment. I shoved me dresses in my good old trader joe's canvas bag and walked over hoping she could help me. Instantly I trusted her. She pinned each dress to perfection and considering San Francisco prices she was very reasonable. Not to mention she was able to shorten one dress I needed in less than 1 week. Each dress I gave her she handed back to be altered to perfection. I'm so happy I found her and so thankful that things are looking up again and there is a reason to alter dresses and find some dancing shoes. Thank you Hulan! I will most definetly return. read more

I had a great experience here. Needed to get a pair of beautiful vintage jeans hemmed. They kept the original hem and you'd never know they were altered. They fit perfectly and I'm very satisfied with the service. read more

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Best in San Francisco! The service is great and the work is done perfectly. The owners are so nice and know what they are doing! High recommend read more

I highly recommend this alteration company. They are professional, very competent and have done a variety of alterations for me from simple to complex with excellent results. They complete their alterations as promised. read more

I went here last year when I was in a rush and needed some pants hemmed, plus a few buttons to be re-sewn on a blazer with less than a week before a wedding I was in. Thankfully I found HB Alterations, not only were they less than 3 blocks from my office but they were so fast and accommodating. The business is tucked away, and you have to take a very cramped elevator (cannot fit more than 2 people comfortably) to go up. When you arrive at their floor, you're literally falling into their store. Tips: -Watch your step! -Bring cash -Hold onto the paper receipt they give you, you'll need this to claim/pick-up your item(s) -Try to drop off ahead of time (if you need it by a certain day), as turnaround times aren't guaranteed read more

Very Great Customer Service , i would recommend everyone to come to get quality alterations done here. My clothes are always perfect !

They did a good job but I won't go here again and I wouldn't recommend her for anything complicated. I had some questions on altering an item and the lady would not answer them and kept saying that she would do whatever I wanted. It felt very weird and uncomfortable. read more

I didn't get my items altered, but disappointed with customer service. I came in to ask for a quote and stated this twice (once over the phone and once in person). I've never had my clothes altered before and didn't know what to expect. I suppose to owner didn't hear me say this as well as that I just wanted a quote. But she started pinning me in and began assuming that I would go with them for alterations. When I was confused about what was happening, owner was became frustrated at my questions and concerns. I decided to not go with them because I didn't feel comfortable with them in the end. Owner ripped up the measurements she wrote down and said I should have told them earlier that this was a quote. This place was reasonably priced but because of the customer service, my bad experience, and bad gut feeling of this place, I would not return. read more

My charcoal cashmere sweater had been eaten by moths (five different holes). I disinfected it and brought it to HB Alterations to see what they could do. Prepaid $80 for repairs (reweaving), picked it up two weeks later and it looks great. So happy to be wearing my one of favorite sweaters out in public again -- it was worth every penny! read more