Wow, AMAZING! We had a very complicated request with a vintage Filson jacket. Wendy was able to easily shorten the sleeves and make a seamless transition. She is communicative and completes great work! read more

Van Tailoring - Reception Area - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I can not recommend van tailoring enough. I brought my wedding dress here that was 2-3 sizes too big. I was SWIMMING in it. They saw me right away and worked on it almost immediately. I was so worried that they weren't going to be able to bring it that much in but they did! It looked amazing and fit great. You wouldn't have even known I got it tailored. Thank you so much for fixing what I thought was impossible!! Definitely worth every penny. Will be back to bring in more clothes! read more

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Exceptional quality and care. Needed to alter two dresses for a very important event and I was greeted with great care and attention. Wendy was superb. She had to completely reconstruct one of the dresses and did so with a smile on her face. She had me come back for a fitting before the final so that she could be sure it was done correctly. Thank you Wendy! You made this experience so wonderful for me. read more

Wendy is an excellent tailor. I had an old classic dress reshaped to fit me. It took a month plus with fittings in between before the final and it turned out great! Highly recommend. They tend to be busy, so get in early so they can do the job for you in time for your special occasion. read more

I originally planned to have my wedding dress altered at the boutique where I purchased it, but after they tried to charge me 4x the price and even asked if I was pregnant, I knew I needed to look elsewhere. A friend recommended Van Tailoring, and they were truly my saving grace. From the moment I walked in, they were kind, professional, and made me feel instantly beautiful in my dress. I've never shared the details of my first experience with anyone, so their warmth and kindness were completely genuine -- and it meant so much. They went above and beyond on both items (my wedding gown and a second dress that needed lining) and their attention to detail was unmatched. On top of that, their pricing was incredibly fair, especially given the quality and turnaround time. They completed everything in just one week, with my wedding only two weeks away! Van Tailoring transformed what started as a stressful experience into something truly wonderful. I am beyond grateful for their kindness, skill, and professionalism, and I'll be bringing all my future alterations to them. I couldn't recommend them enough! read more

Wendy has a magical ability to not only make my clothes fit perfectly, but to make you feel amazing in them. I brought her several pieces--and she handled each one with incredible skill and care. She's an absolute joy to work with, always listens to exactly what you'd like, she is kind, prompt and extremely detail oriented. If you want clothes that make you stand taller and feel your best, Wendy is the one to see. read more

Wendy is the most amazing and precise tailor. I have been bringing my favorite clothes that need tailoring and never need to worry about her work - she gives me great recommendations and does a pristine job from bustiers to dresses to denim etc list goes on She can do anything! Highly recommended and fair pricing! Especially Laguna beach! read more

I rarely write reviews, but Wendy absolutely deserves this one. I needed a very expensive, intricate formal dress altered--and fast. I had recently lost weight and had a black-tie wedding out of town coming up. The dress, by a London designer, was now far too big and incredibly complex in its design: a thick, structured fabric with a criss-cross bodice and off-the-shoulder detail. I live in Laguna Beach and was willing to drive anywhere to get it done right. After reading countless reviews--from seasoned wedding dress tailors to long-established shops--I came across Wendy. I had used Van Tailors for simpler hems and been happy, but I wasn't sure they could manage such a demanding project in under 2 weeks. So, I decided to bring her the dress and see what she thought. From the moment I tried it on, Wendy was warm, professional, and incredibly reassuring. She immediately gave me confidence that not only could she do it, but she could do it beautifully and on time. She pinned the dress with precision and offered smart ideas to ensure it would fit me like a glove. When I came in for my fitting, I was completely blown away. The dress fit perfectly--as if it had been custom-made for my new size. Wendy had clearly poured hours of care and craftsmanship into it. Her dedication, talent, and attention to detail blew me away! If you're looking for someone you can truly trust with your most treasured or delicate pieces, I can't recommend Wendy enough. She's an expert tailor who delivered exactly what she promised--only better. The results exceeded my expectations, and she's now my go-to for any future alterations. I'm beyond grateful for her incredible work! Thank you, Wendy--you're the best! read more

Van Tailoring is incredible! Wendy is my personal tailor and she always goes above and beyond. She had done numerous suits, pants, and shirts for me and her work is second to none. Her entire team works so hard and they are the nicest people in Laguna. Great price too! read more

Uyen at Van Tailor is truly talented. She made alterations to my wedding dress perfectly and in record time. With experience working for luxury boutiques, her skill really shows. Plus, her story featured in the Laguna Beach Independent is inspiring. She was friendly, accommodating, and her prices were very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Wendy and her team do a great work, whether it is a simple hem on jeans or complicated dress alterations, they do a great job. Very reliable and quality service. read more

We really appreciate the workmanship, timeliness and value consistently provided by Wendy and all the people at Van. They always take very good care of us. read more

Wonderful experience time after time. Wendy is amazing with alterations. I went in for a fitting for my wedding dress and Wendy took her time making sure every detail was perfect. The pricing was more than fair for all of her hard work. I couldn't have asked for a better fitting dress. read more

Van Tailoring - Wedding Dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Wendy has been such a pleasure to work with and is a very sweet lady! She is upfront, cares about the details, and takes pride in her work. I appreciate her consideration to making sure that I am satisfied with the alterations. We originally agreed to find a fabric that could match the patterning, but when that couldn't be done she called me back and offered the next best method. Once she received my approval, she took a bit of fabric from my original dress and put it all together very seamlessly. I could not see where the alterations had occurred, fantastic! I'm very happy that the dress was able to be sized up so comfortably. read more

If you need an old school amazing Taylor, look no further. As a regular, I can tell you they do an amazing job, quick turnaround and a good price. I highly recommend!!! read more

Wendy tailored my wedding dress which was no easy feat!! I'm smaller on top than the bottom and the fabric was extremely thick. I also was working on a tight timeline ((which I wouldn't recommend for you or anyone and so Wendy gets to take her time!!)) she still managed to finish my dress to perfection, taking care of the smallest details at every fitting. Thank you Wendy! read more

Wendy did an excellent job tailoring a strapless evening dress for my daughter. Finding a great tailor can transform your wardrobe - happy we found her! read more

My wife and I have been searching for an expert, high quality tailor and alterations shop in the area since we live in Laguna Beach and we're so happy to have found Wendy and her friendly staff so close to home! She is very meticulous and pays special attention to detail and proper fit, while not dismissing your desires and requirements of how you want the apparel to look on you. My wife purchases expensive designer business suits and dresses for work, and she is never concerned of the quality of tailoring Wendy provides. There is customer parking behind the store which isn't often common in downtown Laguna. read more

Amazing skills and very knowledgeable! If you need someone to trust your wedding dress for alterations or bustle, this is the place! Wendy was very communicative and extremely meticulous with making the bustle and shorten my sleeves for my wedding dress. I'm so happy with the results. Thank you so much! read more

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I can not recommend Wendy enough. I bought this hand made silk wedding dress, made to order, at a sample sale. It was too big in the straps and sides. Wendy tailored it better than I could have ever imagined. Given the type of dress this is, I know it was not an easy fix. Not only was it perfect, but she also did it fast. Wendy is so sweet and easy to work with. I'm spoiled and will be taking my clothes here from now on because what's better than a custom fit!!? Thank you!! read more

Van Tailoring - Wedding dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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They're the best in town! Friendly and so accommodating for same day service. They've got a new loyal customer in me.

They did an amazing job with my dress! They basically had to restructure the entire dress! Totally worth the value! And the turnaround time was terrific! Definitely will be back read more

I miss the original owner of this store front. The new owner is nice but way over charges. I went to go pick up my items on the due date and they were not even ready. And it's been eight days. I am very disappointed and going to find another tailor that is less expensive and hopefully can complete what I over paid for on time read more

Wendy is amazing!! She is so sweet and is very good at what she does. I've come to Van Tailor a couple times now and she's provided wonderful service, quick turnaround times, and reasonable prices. She most recently tailored a very detailed shirt that a friend made for me. She helped cinch it in perfectly and tighten the straps while keeping the design as close to the original as possible. You will not be disappointed here, highly recommend :) read more

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I have been a customer of van tailor (Wendi) for years, and the quality of her work never ceases to impress me. Her attention to detail and craftsmanship are consistently top-notch. She always takes the time to understand my needs and delivers perfect garments for me every time. She's very creative and we always find way to repurpose my clothes.I highly recommend Wendi to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality tailoring services! read more

Deadline was missed and no call or text to communicate. Just said they were behind when I arrived on our set appt time and date for pick up. Important dress and milestone event but seamstress was rude and said other people did not care when she was late. Such a let down. Don't take your gowns here! read more

Wendy at Van Tailor altered a couple of pieces for me and I loved her work. One of the pieces was a skirt that needed inches added on and the end result was amazing. Thank you very much Wendy. :) Goli read more

Wendy is the best tailor I have ever been to. She is a master at her craft and her workmanship is meticulous. I purchased two high-end dresses for my sons wedding and both needed to be altered. I could trust Wendy to fit them to perfection. She was timely and had the items ready when promised and at a fair price. I highly recommend Van Tailors! read more

Turnaround is very fast, and all alterations have been excellent. I've had formal wear and casual clothing tailored and everything turned out as expected. read more

After moving from NY 4 years ago and having an amazing tailor there, i had initially struggled to find someone that could be as detailed oriented and meticulous as i was accustomed to.....until i met Wendy. She has always been honest and direct with me as well as 100 percent of the time delivering exceptional final products in a reasonable timeframe. Her pricing is appropriate and the level of care she gives each item no matter how simple or complex is wonderful. She takes pride in her work and always remembers me by name. I will never use another tailor other than Wendy. The level of trust i have for her to work on high value pieces is never in question. I assure you, she won't disappoint. read more

Wendy is amazing! She does a fantastic job and knows exactly how do things the right way. She even went above and beyond tailoring a dress to fit in an area that I didn't even ask her to fix but she knew it needed to be done. She has a quick turnaround as well. And I've never had a tailor iron or steam my clothing before pick up which was such a nice bonus! Highly recommend her. read more

I've taken 3 suits here before and they do an amazing job. I lost a lot of weight since I had bought my first suit, so they were able to shrink it 2 sizes down, as well as taper/slim it. They basically had to redo everything on my 3 suits and they look better than when I bought them. I highly recommend going here. read more

Had a challenging patch project and she executed it with perfection. I will definitely be taking all my clothes here.

Amazing service! Brought in my MOH dress for my sisters wedding. It turned out perfect and a quick turnaround time. Thank you so much.

Wow!!! Absolutely love Wendy and this shop. I was in a pinch to get two dresses altered post baby for weddings that were 1 & 2 weeks away - needed some fabric added in the bust area. Wendy was able to get it done not only quickly but efficiently. The dresses didn't even look like they were altered she did such an amazing job. This will be the only tailor I will be going to from now on. Thank you for saving the day twice!!! read more

They hemmed 3 jeans and altered 2 dresses for me. The service was great and the items were ready in less than a week. Very happy with the service! read more

This is my favorite place to take our clothes for alteration! They are very experienced and detail oriented in altering clothes, plus they are so nice! My husband and I have taken items in over the years and they've always turned out perfect. I recently took in several Indian outfits for alterations. They did such a good job with the difficult alterations that it looked like it was part of the design. Highly recommend them for all your tailoring needs! read more

I live in Laguna Beach and for years I used a tailor that several stores at South Coast Plaza use. On a whim one day, when I needed a job done quickly, I tried Van Tailor since I live nearby. I've been going to Van Tailor exclusively now, for a couple of years. There's nothing Wendy can't do. I had a silk gown for our daughter's wedding that she took apart and remade so that it fit me perfectly. My husband has her with his designer suits. I'm so glad we found her. She isn't inexpensive, but her pricing is fair because she's the best we've found. I trust her because she does beautiful work each time, no matter what fabric or item I've needed altered. For small jobs, I've found her to work very fast as well, which is convenient when I'm traveling or need something done quickly. read more

Had to get a suit tailored same day for a funeral. Wendy was amazing and accommodated the quick turnaround as promised. Highly recommend this place! read more

Wendy helped immensely with tailoring my business suit to fit my current weight. 30lbs fluctuation & I still get to look confident & move freely without shopping for a new wardrobe. read more