Sewing & Alterations near La Mesa

“I had an amazing experience! My wedding dress fit perfectly, and the alterations were done with incredible attention to detail. You made the entire process stress-free, and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you for your amazing work—I highly recommend you to anyone looking for a talented and caring tailor!“

“Flora is amazing!! She alters everything right in front of you, and great prices! Would recommend to everyone!!“

“I called Jabber because I had 2 pair of pants I needed hemmed in a rush. He did the work beautifully, exactly to my requested length and within an hour. His shop is pristine, full of beautiful suit options, and he is so kind and professional. I will be back and highly recommend his work!“

“Update: The owner reached out to me and informed me that a new employee made a mistake with their pricing and overcharged me. Instead of a refund he issued a store credit which is why I have revised the review from 1-4 stars instead of 1-5.

Normally I have a rather good experience at this cleaner however the customer service this most recent time around has been awful. I brought in one of my girlfriend's dresses rather short dress the same size as one of my blazers. They said we aren't sure how much this part will be so you can just pay at pickup. I assumed it would be the same amount as a normal garment they didn't call or notify me that the charge was going to be three times as much as a pair of dress pants four times as much as a dress shirt. When I brought up that this felt incredibly high they said oh well normally we call people to tell them how much it's going to be when we can't quote them. I inform them that I was not given this option and they said oh okay I'll tell our girls to tell you next time. I feel like I just got completely ripped off as that's far more expensive than most places charge for such a small garment. It's a bummer because I thought I had finally found a dry cleaning place that does a good job but I guess I'll need to keep looking if this is the type of support that I should be expecting.“

“Great customer service and friendly staff. Tailor is very personable and does professional work.“

“I brought in five pairs of shoes—three needed repairs, and my two Louboutins needed protective red soles added to prevent scratching. They did an incredible job! My repaired shoes look like new, and my Louboutins came out absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad I found them. Their prices are very reasonable, and the quality of the work is outstanding. I highly recommend them!“

“They're not the least expensive dry cleaners in town, but I'll be damned if they haven't gotten out every single stain - blood, wine, amniotic fluid - that I bring them. And they're open on Saturdays. This is by far the best dry cleaners I've ever gone to and I would encourage to get sloppy at your next cocktail party so you can see what I mean. My clothes have found a home for life.“

“I just got my dress altered, it exceeded my expectations. My husband got his shirt altered, it turned out perfect. I'm literally looking in my house for what else I can bring into Pauline to fix. Highly recommended, Pauline's service is exceptional and her work is unmatched. ?? Thank you Pauline!“

“Friendly and professional staff who consistently do a fantastic job. I’ve brought all of my pants and skirts here for alterations and have always been happy with the results. Highly recommend! ☺️“

“I Came Here Because I Needed To Clean All Suits For Up Coming Party's And Function's. Yeah Parking Is A Little Tight But I Make It Work For Me. I Actually Like The Hard Working Staff Who Know How Take Care Of Their Customers. Oh Yeah I Picked Up My Suit's And 2-White Shirt's And Everything Came Out Perfect. I Totally Recommend This Place.“

“Highly recommend! Everyone there is super friendly. They got me in for a for a last second alteration and the work was top notch!“

“Helped me immediately and was very informative as well. I ripped the tag off two of my shirts and formed a hole in the seam. I was there for probably 3 mins and got my shirts fixed! Thank you so much!!!“

“Jose and his team are incredibly professional, detail oriented, and friendly! They will get what you need done on time and leave you feeling confident about yourself! Jose just worked on my graduation dress and his work speaks for itself!!!“

“Carla at Tailor Love was so incredible to work with for my wedding dress alterations. Her professional demeanor and knowledge of her craft was very impressive. We had 4 fittings over the course of several months and she even held onto my dress and steamed everything for me before the big day so I didn’t have to worry.

Throughout the alterations process she made suggestions that I wouldn’t have thought of! For example, I was hesitant to shorten my straps because I didn’t want to raise the neckline of my dress, but I also didn’t want them to slip down all night. Tailor Love suggested adding a clear grippy piece to the inside that allowed me to keep the length I wanted and solve my slipping straps problem. Similarly I had lace gloves I didn’t want slipping down, but I liked the loose fit and she used this same solution to keep them up. My dress fit PERFECTLY on my wedding day, was comfortable, and I didn’t have to mess with anything or be distracted by my dress on the big day! She also did the perfect bustle that wasn’t visible - I was impressed because my dress style had a deep slit on one leg.

I highly recommend Tailor Love for a high quality and stress free alterations experience!“

“She's the only person I trust to alter my clothes around here. So far, I've gotten a formal dress altered (tightened the bodice), and multiple coat sleeves hemmed (I should have asked for one slightly shorter, but it was quality work). It takes about 1-2 weeks depending on her work load.

She just moved locations in 2026 and her new location has air conditioning and more changing room space!“

“Needed some sleeves and pant legs shortened up, and I was on a tight deadline. She had it ready before a day had even passed, and it looks fantastic!“

“Staff is knowledgable, has material for alterations, and provides creative options for a very affordable price. I'm so grateful to have a local go-to tailor in Normal Heights!“

“Great service, I was in town on business and they cleaned my suit within 24 hours! They also offer same day service if needed. Polite and professional!“

“Very professional, kind, friendly, and quick. Cute little shop with reasonable prices, and lots of experience.“

“Julie is awesome! I once took new suit slacks there for tailoring and she did a perfect job taking them in. Today I got back this $5 vintage Pierre Cardin blazer I brought to her for dry cleaning. It clearly belonged to an alcoholic because it had terrible OLD wine stains on it and cocktail toothpicks in the pockets. ? I was shocked she got rid of all of them and it looks brand new! So pleased. ?“

“Went here expecting to pay to have a suit coat taken in. They showed us a tailor's secret to fix the suit coat without having to get it tailored! Thank you Del!“

“Great service, great pricing, great human being and quick turnaround. This is my tailor of choice in SD.“

“I’m so happy i found this alterations shop in Chula Vista. They did above and beyond for my dress. I brought it in at a gown length and requested more of a maxi length, which they executed perfectly! Thank you, my dress was complimented all through the night. I will be back, and recommend to friends & family!“

“I love that they have an ATM! They not only do great haircuts, but expert dry cleaning too! A one stop shop!“

“As a mature professional in San Diego I have gotten together with and broken up with so many dry cleaners over the years. I have been with 5th Avenue and Hasan for nearly 20 years. They are honorable (money left in my pocket gets stapled to my order), accurate with their work (never lost a shirt or clothing item), and respectful (they call if they see something out of the ordinary like a missing button and let you know they will replace it or a severe stain that they might have to try some aggressive cleaning agents and want your approval.) The other day I went by to pick up my clothes and Hasan the owner was confronted with a very agitated homeless person while I was at the front desk. The guy asked for a coke on this hot day. Rather than freaking out, or trying to toss this guy out, Hasan went to the back and grabbed a cold water and a couple of bags of sun chips. Just so kind. This is the kind of people they are at 5th Avenue. I have lived downtown, in Point Loma, and now La Jolla. I will always drive downtown and use 5th Avenue. They have earned my loyalty and I wish them nothing but success and will do everything I can to contribute to it.“

“Fina is the owner and she is so welcoming and kind! It was our first time coming into the store and my mom and I were floored by the selection! We were just looking around and my mom stumbled upon 2 pairs of stylish shoes that fit perfectly! Fina says that she tries to have a variety for everyone! Thank you for welcoming me us into your store! We will be back again!“