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

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I had some clothes that needed to be resized and they did a good job in letting... - Aug 07, 2023

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Essy's Tailoring & Clothier

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

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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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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

2808 Adeline St #4
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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Nancy's Tailoring & Boutique

889 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439

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Superb tailor! Altered a dress for a wedding on virtually no notice. Made... - Aug 27, 2013

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Ricardo's Tailoring

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

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I need to have nearly everything I buy altered, and Ricardo has stood me well... - Oct 26, 2023

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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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Mas Tailoring

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

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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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Michelle's Tailor

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

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Called Michelle's to ask if they could put elbow patches on a fleece jacket.... - Apr 16, 2024

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Henry's Alterations

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

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Made to Fit

712 San Ramon Valley Blvd
Danville, CA 94526 925-362-8277

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Wonderful service! Excellent job! - Jun 20, 2022

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Perfect Fit

1035 S De Anza Blvd #7
San Jose, CA 95129 408-255-0594

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I had some simple work done on some towels, and they were completed quickly... - Feb 16, 2023

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Designer's Tailoring

2119 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-321-1570

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We have had good experience with this tailor. The shop has the skills required... - Feb 22, 2024

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Elegant Tailoring & Bridal

103 Serra Way
Milpitas, CA 95035 408-263-5526

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Sometimes things get a little backup up so she might be late, but that may... - Sep 14, 2016

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Flamingo Cleaners

10408 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-525-1076

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Mary is very pleasant to deal with. I have utilized her expertise on 5 separate... - Mar 12, 2018

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Eclipse Alterations

4168 Piedmont Ave #B
Oakland, CA 94611 510-923-9639

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Guaranteed Alterations

1005 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-456-9174

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Men's pants were poorly pressed, resulting in 2 creases in the rear. - Sep 16, 2019

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