Lory turned a SUPER BAGGY pair of 14oz raw Japanese denim jeans I bought online into literally the perfect wide leg jeans for me. I was nervous that she would either do too much or too little, but she understood what I was looking for and knocked it out of the park. She also resized a pair of tapered jeans for me and did a good job. (Tho I love the other ones so much I hardly wear these haha) Will be bringing her more projects soon!! read more

This woman just quoted me $380 to alter the length and circumference of the sleeves and to take in the waist of a leather jacket. So let's break that down. With my job I work in the entertainment industry and I have been doing it for a number of years and get paid about $500 a day for a 12 hour day. 500÷12 is 41.67 (rounded up) an hour. So for me to get paid $380 I would need to work 9 hours on the jacket. I can almost guarantee she is not working 9 hours to alter sleeves and to take in the waist of a leather jacket. So basically she quoting me a price per hour that lawyers and some doctors don't make. One could argue cost of materials but thread and maybe a zipper stop doesn't justify the price she quoted me. Update: she says I asked her over the phone for a quote and I didn't ask her over the phone for a quote. I asked her on this platform with pictures. And she quoted me a price that is worth more than the garment not to mention well over two times what I and many lawyers make an hour. I was going to go over the hill to your shop but I'm now glad I didn't because it would've been a waste of a trip. My review stands. read more

Quick, high quality, reasonably priced. Took a pair of Nudie jeans to get hemmed. They were quick, turned around in 3 days. read more

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Lory's Denim and Leather Clinic saved two leather jackets of mine that had been cut during a move with a box cutter. They were able to patch one and expertly match/add a panel on the other and I'm thrilled with the speed and quality of the repair. read more

Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Studio City , California

Cannot follow what costumer wants. Cannot comply to a given instruction of how you want your pant's alterations done. Extremely frustrating specially when you're charged a high price. read more

Phenomenal tailor! I brought two very special designer jackets (leather and suede) to have some work done on the sleeves and it was done perfectly. Additionally brought a pair of jeans and slacks for an overall fitting and all looks amazing. Pricing is very fair and the turn around time was quite fast. I highly recommend and will continue to go here! read more

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I can't recommend Lory highly enough. She tailored my grandfather's leather jacket to fit me perfectly, and that alone would be impressive. What makes this experience truly special is how she did it. This jacket belonged to my grandfather, who has passed away, so it was not just another garment to me. Lory immediately understood the sentimental value and treated the piece with genuine care and respect. She preserved the original character of the jacket while tailoring it cleanly to my body. Nothing feels overworked, stiff, or modernized in a bad way. It looks exactly how it should, just like it was always meant to fit me. The fit is flawless. The shoulders, sleeves, length, and overall silhouette are spot on. The leather still drapes beautifully, and the jacket feels alive rather than altered. If you are looking for someone who truly understands leather, craftsmanship, and the emotional value clothing can carry, Lory is the person to trust. I will be including before and after photos because the transformation speaks for itself. This is heirloom level work. Thank you, Lory. I will cherish this jacket forever. read more

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Came to Lory to see if she could bring a couple of vintage leather jackets back to life. One was a large seam tear that basically had one of the sleeves coming undone and that was perfect, but the true magic was my favorite jacket of all time which was in amazing vintage condition but sadly fit a little too small. Instead of giving up on it I brought it in and Lory made it fit like it was tailored to me that day. Whether it's big or small, she is amazing with all things leather. Cannot recommend enough! read more

I have had nothing but amazing experiences with Lori and her work! So helpful and friendly, I keep coming back because of the impeccable quality of the repairs done here. I cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

Amazing service! Needed to get my Japanese real denim hemmed, and before coming to Lorys, i went to a few places in LA & Long Beach & they were so rude and not helpful. I'm so glad i found Lorys! They did amazing and exceeded my expectations. Best in LA! read more

Lory did a phenomenal job on my designer leather jacket which needed the sleeves shortened. This was a sort of a tricky job due to the jacket's style and the studs on it, but it still turned out amazing! I would 100% trust her again in case I need another alteration. Price was fair and the job was done in less than a week! read more

I've had two jeans and two denim jackets altered here and am satisfied with the results. Clean chain stitching on the hem of the jeans. One of my jackets needed heavy alterations on the shoulders and sleeves. It fits well on my frame now. She also made the pits a bit roomier. Well worth the cost. read more

I had to go back to write a full review. I can't say enough great things about Lori's Denim and Leather Clinic in Studio City! Lori is an absolute doll--a total sweetheart with a heart of gold and true talent when it comes to tailoring. I brought in a leather jacket that needed some serious adjustments, and not only did she tailor it to fit me perfectly, but she did so with such care and attention to detail that it felt like she was working on something of her own. Her customer service is top notch--warm, welcoming, and genuine. From the moment I stepped into her shop, she treated me like family. I felt completely comfortable with her, which is not something I say often, especially when handing over an expensive leather piece. I drove all the way from the Inland Empire just to see her. It might sound odd, but after reading all the glowing reviews, I had a really good vibe about Lori--and I'm happy to say that vibe was spot on. She lived up to every word. I 100% recommend Lori for any denim or leather tailoring. She knows what she's doing, she cares deeply about her craft and her customers, and you can trust her fully with your most valued pieces. I know I'll be back the next time I need work done on any leather clothing. Thank you, Lori--you're truly one of a kind! read more

I found Lory's right here, through Yelp. I had an heirloom leather jacket that I wanted to get re-lined, and I wanted to find someone who specialized in leather repair. When I brought the jacket in, Lory herself looked it over. I explained that I wanted new lining put in, the old patches from the original lining moved over to the new lining, some new patches added, and if it was possible, to have the leather along the cuffs and collar repaired as much as possible. I had seen some images on Yelp where she had sewed back together tearing leather, and thought that might be possible on theses areas. Lory mentioned that the waist area could use new elastic. She agreed that it would be a big project, and would cost $480. The price was high, but this was supposed to be a college graduation gift for my brother, so I agreed. When I started pointing out specific issues, Lory said "Don't worry, I know exactly what to do." I felt confident in her abilities after reading so many glowing Yelp reviews. I actually mentioned that I had found her via Yelp, and she said something along the lines of "yes we have a lot of good reviews, except for one, but that one is fake." A few days later, she sent me a few images of the jacket on one of her assistants. It looked much darker than I remembered when dropping it off, but the cuffs looked clean, and I figured she had oiled the leather. From a distance, in these photos, it seemed to be coming along. When I came to pick up the jacket, an assistant brought it out. As soon as I saw the jacket up close, I was shocked. The leather hadn't been oiled - it looked like it had been PAINTED. Some type of yellow/brown varnish applied that made the jacket feel like plastic. I felt panicky, but Lory wasn't there to talk with. I didn't really know what to do, so I paid the remaining deposit so I could leave with the jacket, and left. Once I got home, I laid the jacket out on the table so I could really take a good look at it. The paint had been really carelessly applied. In multiple areas there are visible drip marks on the leather. On the front chest of the left side there's an area where the substance clearly stuck together, and was pulled apart. The varnish also coated some of the brass buttons, and stained an area of the lining inside. There were also evident brush strokes down one of the arms, where a different, darker color, had been used. The overall feel of the jacket is now sticky, shiny, vinyl. The jacket I had brought in had been very worn, but it was soft and matte. The cuffs, collar, and waistband had all been replaced with a new material completely. So the original pieces are gone. I'm not sure if the material is real leather or not, but it doesn't at all match the original leather in color or texture. After letting myself think for a day, I found Lory's business page on Facebook, and messaged her letting her know that I was unhappy with the results of the jacket. I sent images I had take of the jacket, and noted all my issues. Simply, I asked for a refund. At first she was very quick with her responses. She told me that her assistant had been the one to paint the jacket, due to there being so many areas of the jacket that were "destroyed," and that she would personally remove the paint and re-paint herself. I thanked her for her quick response and her offer, but I really just wanted to be refunded and start figuring out how I was going to make it up to my brother. I don't feel that any amount of re-working will bring back the original charm of the jacket. Lory then asked me if I wanted ALL my money back? Because they had put a lot of time and work into the jacket. Then she offered me a 50% refund. If this had been a less expensive project, I would have taken the 50% refund and moved on. But I feel like I paid $480 for a jacket that is now completely altered for the worse. Even paying $240 felt wrong - that's more than a brand new leather jacket costs. When I stayed firm that I wasn't happy with the jacket and would like a refund, Lory stopped responding. I followed up a few days later, and she told me that she was speaking with a lawyer. Still, I waited to hear back from her. When I followed up again she said "My lawyer said than I don't have to deal with you. I send him all the pictures, conversations text we had. He said,go to the court." And that's where I'm at right now. I found a similar vintage jacket on eBay, and I've just taken the two jackets to Milt & Eddie's (where I wish I had take it in the first place - I've never been let down by their tailors!) to have the patches from the ruined jacket moved into this new jacket. I wanted to share my experience on Yelp, so that someone else could avoid taking something special here and having it ruined. read more

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I love the solution Lory proposed. It was executed beautifully. I bought this jacket from Brazil and I have worn it for many different occasions. I really love it. I can't express how happy I am for the final result. Fair price and quick turnaround. 100% recommended! read more

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Lory is fantastic. I have had a bunch of items tailored here and they all turned out perfectly!

They are the most talented tailoring service in the valley! I have had the pleasure of working with them on a few pieces already and the results have been incredible. Lory truly goes above and beyond, even offering her own advice on what the best approaches are! You can tell in the quality and precision they have been doing this for a very long time. Every garment I have taken to them is now a perfect fit! You can't go wrong with them, especially for delicate/expensive garments you don't trust anywhere else! read more

Lory did an amazing job repairing the buttons on my vintage leather jacket from the 1980's! The coat was gifted to me by my dad, and it's one of my favorite jackets. Highly recommend Lory's for anything you need one! read more

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Lory is an absolute professional and a gem of a personality. She took my expensive leather jacket that was massively oversized and made it into a perfect, custom fit piece that is a staple of my wardrobe now. I couldn't believe how fast she took the measurements and areas to take in but when she said "trust me I've been doing this a long time" she wasn't kidding. Will absolutely trust her and bring more jackets of all types to her to get them fitting absolutely perfect. read more

Lory completely revived my absolute favorite vintage designer bag who was looking worse for wear with torn seams and stains. She cleaned and repaired the bag, and I couldn't be happier with the work and will definitely be back for any future repairs! read more

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Lory thanks so much for customizing my new leather jacket to my specifications. About a month ago I brought in a new leather jacket that was 3x large and needed it to fit me as large only. Knowing this would be a difficult task to complete and almost impossible to find the right type of person to get this work done, still, I really liked the jacket a lot and was willing to go the extra mile in getting to fit my body size. I looked online to see which tailor had the best reviews but none where around my area so i had to look further. This is when i came across Lorys business and started reading all the great things about this lady's work. I then decided to stop in and meet this great professional and explain that I was coming all the way from south bay to meet her. As soon as you meet lory, you can tell she will get straight to business and start helping in questions and needs. We decided on what measurements and cuts needed to be in place and etc. It was until a couple weeks later that I need to come in again to try measurements again to see for me and herself how the process was coming along. That told me there that lory was a perfectionist and wanted to get the measurements perfectly right. This makes me feel confident in knowing that the work being done on my jacket is being done with extreme care and thought and I really appreciate that trait because a lot of people are not that way. So, its good to know that you are working with and expert in this field. Lory brain is something else because she can see the small details when others cannot. She knows how to work her craft and not just saying that but her works shows it off and her actions do the talking. My friend came with me and thought the jacket looked like i just bought it not knowing that it was worked on. So, it nice to hear does compliments and honestly at nighttime I've been getting a lot of people looking. I cannot thank enough of this jacket you have given me Lory it's my favorite and only leather jacket I will carry on until a very long time. Since its a motorcycle type of jacket it looks even more awesome than before. Thanks again lory and hope you keep on making people happy. I am for one very happy so that amount of time and money to send it to you was worth every bit of it that what counts for me. read more

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Absolutely love this place! They did amazing work on my vintage carhartt pants hem. They preserved the hem and the bottoms look as vintage as they did when I brought them in. I also got a 90's Nike shirt cropped and once again, amazing work. The place also has great energy and a real family vibe. Add in the quick turnaround and great prices and you have my favorite tailor in the valley! read more

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I don't know where to start! But from the moment I called Miss Lory for the first time over the phone, she was soooooooooo beyond sweet, funny, and delivered excellent customer service by phone. She took her time with me and I didn't feel rushed and that's when I decided to come in for sure! Not only was I impressed by her business reviews and photos, I was also impressed with her phone etiquette:-) so I finally came in to meet this beautiful soul to repair my jeans and she is so creative and talented! Her work is amazing! She listens to your concerns and best believe Lory will give you her honest opinion! Her shop is really clean and so cute on the inside! She has lots of vintage clothes for sale! I wish all businesses were like Lory's! She just makes me so happy! Fair prices as well! I highly recommend this business for your jean leather repair! Go see her!!!!!! Jade A. read more

I had a leather jacket redesigned. It came out exactly how I envisioned it. Top notch professional work and a quick turnaround.

Lory and her staff are skilled. What do you want? Chances are they can do it. They are clear with communication, well priced and things are ready on schedule. read more

Just had an incredible repair done with heavy 15oz unsanforized Japanese denim with PAINT on them. All the paint was removed, jeans cleaned, and can't even tell where the paint originally was. This is my go to spot for all repairs and alternations now! read more

Lory is a MIRACLE WORKER! A true artist. She took 2 pairs of jeans that were a complete crisis and made them fit perfectly. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and made thoughtful recommendations to ensure the perfect fit. The quality of her work speaks for itself--my clothes not only fit better but also look professionally tailored. Beyond her skills, Lori is incredibly kind, professional, and welcoming. She genuinely cares about her customers and their garments, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. The turnaround time was quick, and her pricing is very fair for the level of expertise she provides. If you're in Studio City and need expert tailoring, Lori is the one to go to! I won't be trusting anyone else with my alterations from now on. Highly recommend! read more

Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Studio City , California

My attitude?? You mean the grace I gave you for being late with an order. PAYING before my items were ready? Why do I have a feeling this is because the color of my skin! Really disgusting response instead of self reflection. Your business will probably continue to do great but it doesn't discount my experience. Your work and service sucked. On speaker phone with your doctor thinking a customer would want to hear that conversation. Get real read more

Amazing work, quick turnaround and great service. Well done for the price. Will be back

The old leather jacket I needed repaired they did well and quickly and for a fair price.

The zipper had detached from my jeans, and Lory helped me sew it right back on in less than 5 minutes! I will absolutely be back for all my repair needs. read more

Lori is an absolute genius with fabric! She has worked her magic on many garments for us that I thought would never fit. Herself and her staff always are kind and personable. The best. read more

I had a pair of jeans that were too tight - but I love them and spent some $$ on them... and I heard about the "denim lady" - Lory. And Lory was AMAZING! She knew exactly what needed to be done and they fit PERFECTLY now! Not only is she a wizard when it comes to denim, but her energy is also CHEF'S KISS - she'll light up your day. Thank you!! read more

Lory is one of LA's finest gems! she is such a pleasure to work with and her work comes from a place of SO much passion. she's worked on several pair of regular jeans and now we're working on redesigning some pieces for Coachella! she is THE ONE read more

Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Studio City , California

PERFECTION!! Lory is the "Real Deal"! I purchased a leather blazer (my old one was 25+ years old) and found Lory on Yelp. All of Her Stellar 5 star reviews are "for real" folks. I wanted the sleeves a little shorter and when meeting Her I knew She knew Her craft. She nailed not only the sleeves needing to be shorter but they also needed to be tightened up a tad along the upper arms. Also, the back along the collar tightened up so the blazers collar fit perfectly around the neck and along the shoulders. Sebastian is Lory's right hand Man and has been doing His leather craft since the age of 10 in which it shows. These Two are on the same page with customer service and tailoring expertise! I've got the "Perfect" fitting/tailored jacket for the next 25+ years, Thank You! read more

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When I tell you Lori can do it all...she can do it all! I have come to her with lots of different requests and she has NAILED it every single time. AND her turnaround time is quick! Promise you won't be disappointed. My wife and I bring all of our clothing her to be altered. She even fixed suit pants for me that the original tailor couldn't get right. Thanks Lori!! read more

So grateful I found this gem! Great jean tailoring. My pants fit like a glove. Thank you!

Excellent work and attention to detail! Found them 2 months ago and have been there twice a week since. Slowly tailoring everything in my closet! Highly recommended. read more

Lory transformed my Amiri jeans to the most perfect pair of pants I own. She is truly so talented at what she does and I recommend her to everyone I know. read more

Great quality work with a quick turn around, made my dream come to life!! Can't recommend enough!! read more