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Le's Alterations

994 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 650-965-0997

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Very reasonable prices - Jan 03, 2013

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Nancy's Alterations

885 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129 408-725-1505

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I've used Nancy's Alterations countless times, does a great job and always... - Jan 31, 2018

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Ricardo's Tailoring

765 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-736-4194

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Very talented tailor & pleasant person to deal with. - Apr 10, 2022

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Arachne's Thimble

1487 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-938-5251

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Would go to everytime. - Jun 18, 2021

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Jacquie's Sew & Sew

847 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-494-1935

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Excellent value for the money. Alterations made perfectly (and seamlessly).... - Feb 14, 2019

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Essy's Tailoring & Clothier

4555 Hopyard Rd #18
Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-734-8088

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Ma's Tailoring

2128 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121 415-752-8816

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Best Alteration

3155 S Bascom Ave #C
Campbell, CA 95008 408-369-0850

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Le is a magician. He and his staff do excellent alterations and are reasonably... - Dec 01, 2014

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Manuel's Custom Tailoring

3233 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117 408-246-8128

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Manuel is one of the few tailors that you can trust. He does excellent work... - Aug 14, 2014

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UNI Tailor

2013 University Ave #B
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-841-7400

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Quite unique as in the first uni letters - Jun 20, 2022

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Advanced European Tailoring

1919 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-843-3881

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Did a great job altering a suit, ready when they said it would be - Feb 20, 2016

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Michelle's Tailor

1352 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114 415-695-1230

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The tailor is very skilled and has done some amazing work for us. - Apr 27, 2022

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Henry's Pro Alterations

1460 Pollard Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032 408-378-6418

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Alterations X-Press

3227 Riddle Rd
San Jose, CA 95117 408-257-7777

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Simin does amazing work, from the simplest alteration to complete custom tailoring.... - May 09, 2019

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Doan Tailor

725 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607 510-268-0666

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They gave advise if it wasn't worth repairing. - Jan 07, 2013

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Tailor Maid

675 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Palo Alto, CA 94304 650-328-8858

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Nina is tremendous! And a lovely person. - Feb 24, 2023

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Creative Alterations

1048 Brown Ave
Lafayette, CA 94549 925-284-5636

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The best though a bit expensive. Quality work - May 20, 2020

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Essy's Tailoring & Alterations

39184 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538 510-792-0234

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Friendly service and I am happy with the product. Will be coming to this location... - Jun 28, 2022

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Fairytailors

785 Oak Grove Rd
Concord, CA 94518 925-609-9540

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$36.00 to shorten sleeves on sportcoat (false buttons on cuff). $16.50 to... - Jan 31, 2016

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Valley Custom Tailoring

60 N Winchester Blvd #2
Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-243-1995

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