Rob and the Rufcut team have made my denim dreams come true! I've never managed to find a pair of vintage Levi's that fit - he found me an awesome pair and then tailored them to fit me perfectly. He even managed to move the waistband down and shorten the hem with the original edges intact. Thank you so much - look forwards to coming back again soon. read more

I had an unpleasant experience with Rob in his store but chose not to write about it because it would detract from my opinion of his work and I think it's stupid to say, "the owner has a nasty attitude!!!!" without explaining in detail why. However, since Rob thinks I made up my review because I was upset with his rudeness, I'll update it to discuss the hem, my experience in the store, and Rob's wonderful texts to me. I asked Rob to cut off 2.5 inches and leave me the scraps, so in my mind, the scraps were going to be 2.5 inches long. When I picked up the jeans, I went to my car and noticed that the scraps were definitely not 2.5 inches long. I thought Rob cut off the wrong amount. This is not a leap of logic because there's a previous review on here where a customer's jeans were hemmed 3 inches too short. Knowing this, I wanted to make sure my jeans were hemmed exactly the amount that I asked for. When I came back to the store seeking clarity, Rob explained how it was done, but in an unnecessarily confrontational manner. Rob has graciously uploaded the video of our interaction in his response to my original review below. It's a little hard to hear exactly what's being said so I've taken the liberty of writing out the transcript because I take his accusations very seriously. A: "Hey man, this is definitely not two and a half inches no matter how you look at it" R: "Alright, people who think they're so much smarter than i am. [inaudible sentence] There's an inch inside of here (the hem), so an inch inside and -" A: "Oh so you actually only cut off like one and a half right" R: "I made it two and a half inches shorter" A: "Okay, but this actual piece (the scrap) is one and a half right" (this is me making sure it actually is 1.5 inches. I didn't have a ruler to measure it.) R: "Well it doesn't matter because there's an inch inside of here" A: "So you're saying like you rolled it up" (this is when I understood it) R: "I don't know what you did. You told me to cut off two and a half inches shorter, I gave you two and a half inches shorter" *hands me back the jeans A: "Okay" R: "You think you're smarter than the guy - " A: "No I'm not. Look man - " R: "I'm tellin you, I'm tellin you, that there's an inch inside of here" A: "Okay I - " R: "Figure it out! Think about it. You're saying this is an inch and a half. Inch and a half plus one inch is two and a half okay" A: "No i get that, I get it - " R: "Okay I'm busy right now you want to wait till I'm done?" A: "You looked at me so I talked to you." R: "Well no you're interrupting this customer right here." A: "Alright thank you. Thank you very much" ~~~~ end scene ~~~~ After this, I left because I got what I needed to know and I couldn't argue with only 6 minutes in my meter. I went home and looked at my jeans and they were crooked. All of that for a hem that wasn't straight! I thought it was ridiculous so I wrote my original review. I did not write about our interaction because he was ultimately right to hem what he did and I was not explicit about what I wanted. Rob saw my review, texted me the next day(he has my number and email), and we had another confrontation where he threatened me to take down my review. I tried to explain my side regarding what happened, but he chose to send me numerous poorly spelled insults. My favorite is "Your the kind of jerk that has a problem with everyone you meet because your a peanut brain and mister know it all and think your smarter than everyone else. Everything backfires in your face when you make up lies to cover up your as-nine behavior" Rob makes 3 contradictory assumptions: 1. I made up being unsatisfied with his hem work. He wrote this in his response below and in his texts to me. Regardless of our interactions, the hem is subpar for $18 and I've uploaded picture of it to address that. I would have come back to ask him to fix it but you can't expect someone to want to come back after repeatedly telling them they think they're so smart. 2. I was actually unsatisfied with his hem work so I came back in to complain about the length. He wrote this in his texts to me. Doesn't make sense if he thinks I made it up. 3. I asked to save the scraps a week before he even touched the jeans because I was plotting to ruin his business and not because i wanted to patch up potential holes in my jeans with the same fabric. He wrote this in his response below. (what?) I wasn't going to upload images of our text conversation or my jeans because I felt it was unnecessary. But since Rob wants to pursue this in the most aggressive way possible, I've included them for your viewing pleasure. If you think I'm ridiculous in this series of incidents, take your jeans to Rufcut and be very explicit about what you want. If you think Rob is extremely arrogant and childish in how he deals with people, you know what to do. I don't care either way. I took my jeans to Self Edge and they were done in a day. read more

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This review is for the custom tailoring part of the store. I'm a fan of Robert's shop. I went in to chat about the fabric selection and was happy to discover at least 10 different kinds of 100% cotton, primarily selvage rolls. I was eyeing the white, black, and khaki selvage rolls with GREAT INTEREST...so I'll be back soon for a pair. Note on cost options: 1) ~$250 You choose one of the Levi jeans patterns that he has, and he'll make it in the fabric of your choice with some special fixes: pocket selvage details, belt loop details, hem length, leg taper (boot vs. slim, etc.), and so on. 2) ~$300 You get a 100% custom jean pattern with whatever shape/details you want! Go crazy creative. read more

SO UNHAPPY with the repair of my Rag & Bone jeans and the customer service of the owner Robert. I was told this was a good place to go. When I asked Robert if my jeans would look good after he fixed the multiple tears and if it was worth the $70 to repair my $200++ jeans he said they would look great! Boy was he WRONG! They I picked them up, they look massacred and I continued to tell him how unhappy I was. He told me to bring back the jeans so he could inspect the further, so I did. He said he would refund my money and and send me a check. Then I got an email that he decided I would not be getting a check because he felt his work was fine. As a business owner I feel this was a horrible way to reconcile the situation. The jeans look awful and are not wearable. They are now going in in the trash and I wasted a lot of time, energy and money. read more

Won't be able to find a nice owner. A super guy. Services are excellent and the costs are reasonable.

The owner was very helpful and patched the elbow on my jean shirt. The repair was reasonably priced and they have used Levi's for sale as well (although I found them a bit pricey). read more

Excellent service, very professional, and all alterations were done perfectly. The store is really awesome and the attention to detail the jeans Rob alter and sell is exceptional. It may cost more than other places but you are getting every dimes worth out of it, no short cuts, no BS like other places. I was pleasantly surprised and recommend this place to anyone looking for jean repairs and alterations. Definitely will be stopping by again. read more

Rufcut - Love the jeans Rob. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Venice, California

Today I picked up my "new" Rising Sun jeans. I put new in quotes because that is what they were like after Rob worked his magic on them. I have recently lost a bunch of weight and all of my jeans are now too big and have saggy ass, but NOT anymore. When I took the jeans in, Rob was great. He spent a ton of time measuring and explaining what he was going to do, and I am sure it was a ton of work and he came through beyond my wildest expectations. Not only was Rob great, but Natalie was sweet as can be, so pleasant and friendly, both of them make going to Rufcut just a great experience. I will be a life long customer, I can't wait to get all of my saggy ass jeans redone and really look forward to getting my own Rufcut jeans. Thank you Rob and crew, see you again next week read more

cool store and concept. The jeans are very fairly priced (in the 20s range some 30s) and they have a pretty good selection, the owner is very nice as well and will help you out. The alterations aren't that cheap though. read more

This place is totally worth the money. You get what you pay for! I had a pair of jeans that I loved that had the rips in the knee. These were rips I paid for, meaning it was the design of the jeans. A couple of times when I was being lazy, I pushed my foot through the whole and it just kept getting bigger and bigger. It finally got so huge, it didn't look nice. So I brought them in and they were able to patch it up for me. So it will looks like a hole, it you can't put your foot through it. My fiancé also recently got a hole in his crotch area Bc he's worn these jeans to death for 5 plus years. I told him I wouldn't trust his jeans with anyone but them. I've been coming here since they had the Shack in the parking lot on Pico. Thanks for the great quality work. read more

They did such a great job distressing my jeans! They look amazing and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommended

I needed a stitch repaired on my Levi's jacket. Rob hooked it up in a matter of minutes with a perfectly matching thread and pattern. After that and chatting with him during the repair, I highly recommend Rufcut for all your denim needs/wants. Excellent customer service and quality. Now, I'm saving up for a pair of those custom Rufcut jeans! Thanks Rob! read more

Robert is the only guy I'll take my jeans to. He knows exactly what I need done, gets it done timely, and is very affordable. I refuse to see a tailor in NYC, as I know Robert takes care of it the way I want it. Next pair he tailors for me will be a pair of custom jeans as I trust him to build me the perfect pair. If you need jeans fixed, Robert is your man. read more

Amazing service, knowledgable staff, outstanding end result!

Robert's expertise and knowledge and tailoring skills is what makes him an expert in his field. He has tailored and hemmed many pairs of jeans for me and I was extremely pleased, I have been coming to him for over 25 years and have been nothing but happy. His creativity in making in own line of jeans is exceptional. read more

Love this place!! Ordered customer jeans for husband, and it fits perfect with perfect length. The guy who helped us, seemed owns this shop, was super nice, well knowledge about details of designs of size of studs, placement and depth of each pocket, fits of upper thigh to knees, and how the jeans fits the butt area..etc Very very appreciated each and every details he listened and gave us better suggestions to create one and only jeans! Highly recommended if you dont wanna spend dollars and dollars for okey fit jeans at expensive shop. Definitely come back :-) read more

A true denim expert. Custom jeans or repairs: no one does a better job or takes more pride in their work.

I have been a customer of rufcut for over 15 years . Robert , the owner , has made me many pairs of exquisite custom jeans . His workmanship is impeccable . I could not recommend any craftsmen more highly !! He is honest , dependable , and creative !! Always a pleasure to work with he's extremely personable and friendly ... See you soon rufcut read more

RUFCUT did a wonderful job tailoring a pair of my favorite jeans. I like an English brand called Made in Heaven (MiH) and they use high quality denim but their sizing is all over the place. My skinny jeans which fit like a glove in the legs were too wide in the waist. RUFCUT gave me two options and I chose the more expensive approx $75 option to completely redo the back and waist. I don't like cheap jeans and have good luck buying lightly used preowned designer jeans so the $75 was a safe bet. Let's be clear though, it was a bet. Sewing and frankensteining worn garments is not a slam dunk. They were very clear they would do their best but could not make any guarantees about anything. It was a good bet bc the jeans are perfect and I can now wear them without constantly pulling them up. You cannot tell they were altered. Beautiful work. RUFCUT also confirmed that the jeans were of quality materials and craftsmanship so that was good to know. I live in my jeans and I'm never leaving LA so I predict a long and happy relationship with RUFCUT. read more

I've been going to Robert for over a decade. Always quality work. Always clear about what I'm paying for. He does exceptional Jean repair work and his reparations have never failed me in over ten years. I've recommended many many people to him and all have been overly satisfied with the quality of the work. Don't hesitate to go to him for work. He makes a pair of jeans last three times as long as they should which is a huge savings. Quality guy. Quality work. read more

Rob did a great job on repairing the hems of my torn & scrappy Levi's. I had purchased a pair of extra long Levi's & regretted it as the jeans were actually too long and they would drag on the ground. After the leg bottoms got so bad with holes & loose strings, I finally brought them to Rob who is a miracle worker! I was worried Rob would have to cut them too short to get rid of the holes at the hem, but he really made an effort to keep them at a length I wanted. When I picked them up and brought them home and tried them on... WOW... those Levi's fit me like a glove at the hem. They are just perfect!!! I've brought old Levi's to Rob for years. I am so happy! Rob is the BEST! read more

I've know Robert for many, many years. He has ALWAYS had quality used Levi's...I love the new space on Santa Monica Blvd...The Shack was a hard "act" to follow, but this location is great...plenty of parking and he, as usual, has an incredible selection. I don't go anywhere else for my used jeans purchases. I been buying from Robert, "my friend" for over 15+ years...he does make his own quality jeans there too . Great experience, great friend, great guy all around. read more

I bought some jeans that didn't fit quite right and Robert did a great job tailoring them to my contours. Highly recommended.

Ruff-Cut has been offering me amazing service every single time I came here. I've always noticed this quaint little shack every time I drove or took the bus to school, or just when I walked around the area as I used to live close by. The first time I went was to fix the left pocket on a pair of Armani jeans and Robert patched them up for me PERFECTLY. And if my memory recalls, he only charged me ten dollars!!! It may have been $20 dollars but damn, what a steal!!! Robert (the owner) has earned my business ever since and he has never disappointed. Unbeatable service at an affordable price, Ruff-Cut is the place to go for all of your denim needs. What else needs to be said? This shop makes what they specialize in an absolute perfect art. read more

Great store. Fab denim and spot on alterations. Been using Rufcut for years and always go back.

I just got my very expensive Japanese Loomstate Selvedge Jeans back from having them tapered and hemmed. The job had to be done right, and to my specifications. Robert did the work himself and did a perfect job. I could not be happier and won't hesitate to take any future alterations needed, here. read more

My favorite pair of diesel jeans had seen many long nights and a lot of miles... Robert patched a huge hole in the knee area and another smaller hole below the back pocket. They look great and his stitching is so good I know they will hold up to my wear and tear. read more

I don't write on Yelp... although I tend to do my research to find places such as this one. I had 3 pairs of Diesel jeans that I've had for years, and all 3 had severe tears in the crotch section (right along the seam) and on huge tear along the knee. I kept them hanging in my closet for probably 2 years because they were my favorite pairs and didn't have the heart to throw them away. My wife started doing some research and found Rufcut and I started reading the reviews and figured I'd drive all the way up from the LBC to give it a try. Very cool little boutique style store in West LA and an even cooler owner named Robert. I showed him what I had, he showed me some repairs that he had done similar to mine and after he gave me a sick low price to repair what I thought were scrapped jeans... we talked about guitars for a bit (great music in the background too... true musician) and he said to come back in a week to get them. I literally got back about two hours ago with my resurrected favs that will be worn until they need to see the good Dr. again. Very fair prices, very honest owner/guy, very happy with the results and will continue to return even though it is a bit of a drive. Thanks Robert! Mark read more

Do not go here. I came to get a pair of overall shorts that were too short on me altered and I wanted fabric added to them. When inquiring, the owner said he was able to make it happen, but when I came to the store, instead of walking me through the process he had a terrible attitude, was not helpful, and refused service. He could not have been more rude and has now lost what could have been a potentially good client. He needs to learn something about customer service. read more

Great place for vintage Levi's. The owner gave me his full attention the entire time I was there. He asked me what I wanted and then took out a bunch of jeans, one by one, to see what I gravitated toward. Once we figured out my size, we narrowed it down and I tried on about 15 pairs. He entertained my 12 month old daughter the entire time. He takes pride in his work, and they have good inventory. Bought one pair and will return for more! read more

What a great place! Robert knows his business, keeps his prices reasonable, and does amazing work.

New location, same old quality. Robert fixed a classic pair of jeans for me and found me some new 501s. Glad to find the new location at Olympic Collection. Thanks again, Robert. RC read more

Took a pair of jeans to Rob to have some work done to the crotch. Rob was able to fix them up in only a few days and the price was reasonable. Rob is a good guy with a great sense of humor, and he clearly knows denim. I'll be taking my jeans to him from now on, and will seriously consider having him custom make me a pair the next time I'm looking to buy. read more

Perfect job tapering my Rick Owen jeans to make the perfect skinny fit

So Robert has helped me twice with some chain stitching for my loomstates and 24 oz kevlars. Each time he's so enthusiastic, and always invites me back to check out his equipment. He's going to be my repair guy for sure, and I'm definitely purchasing a pair of his raws before I graduate UCLA. read more

Robert is the cat's pajamas (assuming cats wear denim night clothes.) My sweetie and I busted in on him one afternoon and spent the better part of two hours trying on jeans and kibbitzing about the rag biz and life and the whole thing. He even offered to let us come back the next day and watch him reconfigure the pants. We picked up the two pairs (totally reasonably priced pairs, by the way) this week and they fit like a coupla gloves. Made-to-order levi's for just about what you pay for them new. What could be better! read more

I have two pairs of jeans that I love to wear. Sadly they are thinning and tearing after so many washes. I went to buy new ones and not only were they expensive, but they didn't fit the same. I was so upset! Luckily I was taking a walk and found this store called Rufcut. On the window it said they could fix any jeans. I dropped them off and for a reasonable price they were fixed. Before you throw those old jeans away, give Rufcut a visit. It well worth it. read more

I am so, so happy I've found Rob and Rufcut. I'm a denim addict and I scour thrift stores looking for old 501s and 505s. I've brought a few pairs to Rob now for alterations. His work is fantastic, not to mention he is a really nice guy and clearly loves what he does. Its a treat to go to his store and see a master craftsman at work, using old machines, doing things the right way. I have so much respect for what he does and will gladly continue to drive all the way from Pasadena (!!) to Rob's store for his workmanship and customer service. Thank you Rob and Rufcut for making my denim dreams come true! read more

Rob is the only person I let alter my denim. The people who complain about the price are the same that walk into a denim store and shreek, "$200 for a pair of Jeans?!?!". If you care about your jeans (detail, construction, quality, etc) like I do than you'll be more than satisfied with Rob's work. If your main source of denim comes from the "on sale" section as Macy's, you probably shouldn't be tailoring your jeans anyway. read more

I have taken my jeans and cordorouys to rufcut for repair and they did a nice job. I recently had one of my expensive pair of Hudson jeans lost the metal snap on the front pocket and they fixed it for free in less than 5 minutes. That was the best easy button for the day. read more