I was in need of a Filipino Barong for an upcoming wedding I'm attending and decided I wanted to go with something traditional, put Filipino Barong into a Yelp search, and Pioneer was the first one and pretty much only spot close to me that sells Barongs. I tried purchasing one of Etsy, and that was a debacle and wasted money. It was a reminder for myself that shopping local (especially clothes) is the way to go because the care and time the owner spent with me to describe the different fabrics and sizing is just something you can't get in the online shopping space. The owner is a one woman show and she's the designer of all the Barongs in her store. We tried on a couple different ones, and I was able to find exactly what I was looking for. Mine needed some alterations and she was kind enough to include it with the purchase. The place is cash only, so definitely be prepared with cash on hand. If you are looking for a spot to grab a Barong, this is a spot to check out. read more

We came in to get my son's measurements for a barong and had a great experience. The service was very helpful, and took thorough, careful measurements to ensure a great fit. She also had a wonderful selection of barongs to choose from. Highly recommend! read more

Genneth did flawless work on a few of my jeans that were too long + most importantly she helped transform my late dad's old Levi's. They were a few sizes too big for me, and she tailored them to fit like they'd been mine for years. The care and craftsmanship really show. These jeans mean so much to me, and now they're my favorite pair. I honestly hate taking them off to wash them. I'm so grateful for her work. I'll be back! read more

Genneth is fantastic! We purchased two Barongs from Pioneer Tailor & Alterations at the end of last year for our wedding. Genneth helped us get fitted and the quality of the Barongs was incredible. The intricacy & detailing of the designs was very impressive. We received so many compliments from our friends & family! Highly recommend Pioneer Tailor & Alterations or any of your Barong needs. read more

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Brought in my brand new dress to be hemmed and taken in, and it came back in awful condition. There were multiple obvious snags in every area that was altered, the stitching didn't align, and the work was extremely sloppy. The dress was taken in way too much, so tight that I could barely move and it barely fit at all. The shop owner even struggled to help me put the dress on. I didn't gain nor lose weight because it was a two-week turnaround. If you care about your clothes, do not bring them here for alterations. To make things worse, the fitting room has no privacy whatsoever, people outside can clearly see you while you're changing. Overall, this was a completely unprofessional experience, and I would never bring anything here again. read more

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All I can say are amazing praises for this place! Genneth went above and beyond the normal repairs on my poor jeans. I ripped my pocket off my favorite pair of jeans and she patched it up like it never even happened! My pocket was literally off my pants and I never would have thought it would look this great again. Hands down one of the more genuine tailor around. She really cares for her work and IT SHOWS!! And the cherry on top, it was a quick turnaround too! Amazing work and genuinely a very kind person! read more

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Genneth has tailored about 6 suits for me already. I've been very happy everytime. She's very friendly and she does great work. She really knows her craft. Wouldn't hesistate to come back again read more

Genneth is awesome. I told her I Love Barong's and I admire her work. She explained to me the different quality of barong's that she has. The Piña Silk is my favorite so smooth and the designs are amazing with front and back detail depending on you and what she has available. Going here is very welcoming and if you love the culture of being filipino and wearing a barong, this is the place to be. It's in San Francisco and I wish I came here long time ago. The one thing I learned is she can tailor your long sleeve barong into a short sleeve. I will be coming back here to get one done. It makes me excited when I see the different versions and colors. Fun Fact: Family Business which was passed down by her Dad. I Love the stories and the blessings that came along with it. So humbled to hear stories like Genneth. I would love to have a business like this. read more

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Needed a barong for a light-hearted funeral which meant rushing an order (processing time usually takes a few weeks here) and the owner accommodated our request anyway! The service was fun, quick, and includes a white t-shirt with your order. You won't find a better selection of barong tagalogs in the area than here. read more

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Great professional work. I'm completely satisfied and with the quality work I have received. I will continue to bring more tailoring work in the future. read more

EXCEPTIONAL service!!!!! She is the best seamstress in all of San Francisco!!!!! She is also very reasonable! read more

Called to ask basics & quote about tailoring. They needed more details. Hard to explain everything so went in person with dresses to inquire. Told me they are booked all the way to november & only do bridal gown & suit which could've been said over the phone. Waste of time & lyft fee for me. read more

Came up for a Family Members services (from San Diego) and one of my Cousins bought a Barong from Genneth. I had bought a Barong years back online. After visiting her shop, was more sold, even after seeing my Cousins Barong. 1st Class, 2nd or 3rd, LOL. Genneth is so cool and the pictures on the wall along with her Family history were great to listen to. if you're in the area, Pioneer/Genneth is Barong top notch. We couldn't wait to have it pressed and rushed back to SD :) read more

GENNETH is amazing to work with. She has an elite extensive background in her work and always does a satisfying job in altering my dresses, dress pants, and jeans. I use to live in both the outer mission and Ingleside neighborhood and it was so convenient bringing all my needed alterations to her. She can get pretty busy with other customers' orders and sometimes can take up to 2-3 weeks for your alterations to be ready, so just make sure to come in with extra time if you need something right away. read more

Genneth was amazing in helping me find the perfect Barong! Very welcoming and friendly customer service and Barong was super clean and pressed. read more

This is a very expert tailor. Efficient, reasonably priced, and very nice to deal with.

My family and I came in to purchase Barongs and Filipinianas for a funeral. We bought 6 Barongs and 3 Filipinianas and we needed them the following week. Genneth was so accommodating and helpful picking out the ones that would fit. She was able to get them all pressed in short notice too. Thank you Genneth for your wonderful customer service! We will be returning! read more

She was able to alter my dress in sushort notice and gave me a reasonable price! Other alteration places turned down my dress because the fabric was too difficult to alter, but she was able to do it perfectly! read more

I appreciate the fact that she loves her craft. I appreciated a couple things: - she's created her own bag for the barong to protect it from moths and preserve its use - she has a strong recommendation of what under shirt to wear to make sure that the shirt is not ruined - she created all her barongs herself and made them all European style for a better look and fit - teaches you how to take it on and off - her craft has been passed down through her family The barong I bought was Class 2+ with a mandarin collar and I received many compliments! read more

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Tita Gina I believe she said was her name. She is awesome! Does her own designs and has many selections of barongs for men, women and kids. She helped my boyfriend pick out the barong Tagalog and even helped put it on as there should be a certain way. I will definitely recommend anyone to Tita Gina! She has a friendly dog as well. read more

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The best place to find a barong Tagalog. My family has been going there for years. Also does alterations at amazing prices!

If you're in need of a barong, this is the place to go. Such a wonderful experience. Will be recommending to all of my friends and family. Thank you! read more

I was searching for a barong tagalog to wear to my brothers funeral. Went on Yelp and found a few places but decided to check out Pioneer Tailor and Alterations. The owner / designer Genneth greeted me at the door. Oooh man was I amazed at all of the barongs she had in the store. And to top it off each barong has a different design. I went with a black barong to wear to the funeral. Genneth assisted me with putting on my barong and also gave me pointers on taking it off. If you are searching for a barong tagalog for that special occasion you will not be disappointed with Pioneer. Thanks again Genneth! I will definitely be back! Teddyboy read more

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I needed a barong tagalog for a wedding. This place had a selection. Genneth helped you with which is perfect for you. Also she is a tailor so she will alter and press it for you. read more

I had a wonderful experience working with Genneth at Pioneer! I initially brought in a barong that I needed tailored. However, I wasn't in love with it and found more interest the selection they had at Pioneer! The photo attached is me wearing it on my wedding day. The cost was fairly priced based on the design and fabric. I look forward to wearing this barong to another event! read more

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I came in to buy my first barong for a wedding and the owner was so kind and friendly. There was a wide selections of barong and genneth recommended me a beautiful barong. She even made sure the barong fitted me perfectly and adjusted it for me. Such a good experience with her, I one hundred percent recommend this place for a barong. read more

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Genneth is awesome. She has a cute little dog in the shop you get to see every time you come in! I used to only go to her to hem my pants, but now I get everything altered with her. She's altered my bridesmaid dress, scrubs for school/work, work pants, etc.. she's great at what she does and makes sure everything fits me snugly. She always recommends what she thinks would look best and I trust her judgment 100%. She's very fast with most alterations, but she does get busy at times. My bridesmaid dress took a few months, but understandable since it was a lot of material to work with. Always satisfied picking up all my clothes from her! read more

So happy with the purchases and the alterations with geneth, i highly recommend her. The barong were gorgeous and comfortable, the ones my family purchased in the Philippines were itchy. I'm glad i took my husband here for fitting :) my baby's barong sleeves were adjusted for free. Overall highly satisfied with this place. read more

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Searched around the bay and couldn't find a quality barong compared to this place. Each barong made here is meticulously handcrafted by Genneth, cheaper various being synthetic material and the most expensive ones set aside for Grooms. I bought the Class 3 barong for a wedding and I really enjoyed the fit. She even supplied a garment bag and complimentary shirt to wear! read more

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We came in with my cousins to purchase a Barong Tagalog for my husband and pallbearers to wear for my uncle's funeral. Genneth is phenomenal and gave us instructions on how to properly put on and take off a Barong Tagalog to avoid ripping the material which is made of natural pineapple fibers. She's extremely helpful in picking out one that suits you and has sizes up to 7X. I'd definitely go to Pioneer again. read more

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Gina did an outstanding job on both of my alterations on my leather jackets. Excellent work. I would highly recommend this place if you need an alteration even on leather. ;) read more

Pioneer Tailor & Alterations - Tan leather jacket and black leather jacket. Shorten sleeves. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is to thank Pioneer's Tailors & Alterations and Genneth for doing such fantastic work. She is very capable and knowledgeable at doing her craft, and you can really see it in the final quality. Also she has outstanding skills in customer service. She really listens to the customer and makes them feel understood and valuable. She is also very detailed and addresses all issues with the work in a very specific and precise manner so you really get the sense that she is very skilled in what she is doing. Thank you again for such outstanding by Genneth at Pioneer's Tailors & Alterations. It is greatly appreciated. read more

Needed a barong for my son's baptism and got it here. I forgot the named of lady who helped me but she was very sweet and helpful! Wasn't too sure which size would fit my son and she helped me try 2 different sizes on him. Definitely recommend if you're needing a barong for any age. Parking is always hard in this area so I recommend parking at the safeway if you don't mind crossing the street. read more

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Very nice establishment Jane very nice & accomadatng The cothes look very nice& hand made possibly thinking of purchasing the Filipino man's shirt 4 my son & husbandbut will needto get his exact size& color! The location of this establishment is very handy for me read more

I came in here to get a dress altered and Genneth is a delight to work with! She does everything herself so don't expect a quick turnaround to get your items back. I brought in my dress and she was so thorough with inspecting the layers and fabrics, as to not damage my dress. Her cute and friendly dog works with her, super cute! Bring your heels you plan to wear bc it really helps her in knowing how much to cut off if you have a long gown. My dress came out perfect in all the right places I wanted her to fix read more

excellent customer service, professional well done job. press and ready to wear well recommended and easly to corresponding to all culture. very well spoken english in professional business experience.. thanks you for everything.. we shall return and be recommended to friends and family ... genneth read more

Great quality and she was total professional. As the groom, I went with the grey barong that turned out beautiful. Highly recommend. Just make sure to plan ahead for custom barongs because the shipping time from Philippines is significant. read more

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This place is a hidden gem of San Francisco, Janet is polite, kind, professional, knowledgeable and with Janet looking forward the most, that you look great and comfortable with the end product. One of the family own and been her forever establishments in San Francisco This place is one of the few places here in San Francisco where you confidently know you are NOT gonna get rip off, you are getting the best quality and tailor serves for your buck! This is the only tailor place you should ever visit, does the job in a timely matter, SUPREME value for your money read more

If you are looking for Filipino formal wear, this is the place to go. They have a Broad assortment of styles and sizes to accommodate just about anyone. They also provide the tailoring if needed. So convenient and she is so helpful with the proper fitting. Highly recommended if you need Filipino formal wear. read more

Definitely the place to go for alterations! Been going to Genneth for almost a year now and nothing compares to her line of work!