Bud Custom Tailor

Great, reliable, timely service at a reasonable price. Definitely recommended!
Service took about a week and I got a great price. Got my shorts tightened at the top and Bud did a great job. Friendly family service.

I’ve been going to Bud’s exclusively since I moved here to California in 2006. He really does great work, but I just can’t can’t keep schlepping from South Orange County when work isn’t finished on time.
I brought in a new Corneliani blazer last week and worked with colleague since Bud doesn’t come in as often any more, Waited 20 minutes for the place to open, and specifically requested that this was a rush and if they can’t do it, tell me and I’d find some one else.
Multiple assurances that would it be taken care of so yesterday I sent a text asking if my ticket # was ready to be picked up as planned. I was told it was so picked it up today only to get home and realize it was never worked on.
My fault for not trying it on at the store, but leaving town tomorrow and don’t have a choice.

I take everything here and I’m never disappointed! I’ve been going here for yours and recently had my wedding dress altered here. Amazing work and very fair prices! Can’t recommend them enough.

I have been here a number of times and usually the work is well done however after this last experience I’m not going back. I took a bridesmaid dress in to be hemmed and it was not the usual guy that I have had help me in the past. It was a simple hem and he put chalk all over the dress half way up; so about knee level which I thought was kinda weird. I left the dress with him and on the day I was supposed to pick it the woman working couldn’t find the dress! I had to look myself and found it on the front rack. Then I noticed that the work had not even been done! There was a note pinned on the dress stating that the guy forgot to measure the liner for the hem. THEN the lady working asks me «so are you going to pay?» I had to remind her that she hadn’t done any work on it… needless to say I took it to another tailor.
Fast forward to the day of the wedding. Upon closer inspection I noticed visible dark marks on the dress halfway up where the guy had marked around with chalk when I initially took it in. It looked like whatever chalk he had used left greasy marks all over the dress. No big deal I thought surely this stuff is easy enough to get off but NO! It permanently stained the dress. I had to use a tide stain removal pen which left water spots which then required cleaning/​spritzing/​misting with water and the greasy marks still didn’t come off but were at least less visible. I was so angry I tried calling Buds (this was on a Friday am at 915, they open at 9) and nobody answered the phone after 3 attempts. I don’t care how great the service has been in the past I can’t risk using this place again after what I went through.
so beware you are playing roulette with your garments by taking them here

This place did an excellent job with my dress! He is very friendly and gives great advice as far as the fit and what would be best or look best! Extremely fair pricing as well!

After another tailor declined to cut down (basically re-​make) a vintage jacket for my son for his winter formal, we found Bud on Unilocal.Brought the jacket in to Bud and he was up for the project. After one fitting the jacket was finished in less time and for less money than he had estimated. Love this place! Will definitely be my «go to tailor!!»

Kind. Helpful. Talented. Reasonably priced.
I’ve trusted Bud and his team with my wedding dress, several bridesmaids dresses, and everyday alterations. He’ll go the extra mile to make sure you have your clothing in hand by your deadline.

Can’t imagine a better tailor. Prices are always fair, he doesn’t throw out your clothes if you forget to pick them up. He just reminded me of some jeans I left from last year and then he charged my 4 dollars for 4 button re-​sews. Great guy all around. He’s got quite the following also. Thanks Anibel.

These folks do a great job at a reasonable price. I’ve been taking my tailoring needs there for years and recommend often with great response from my friends.
They moved from where the photo was taken so don’t go by that.

What a great tailor. I needed to get a dress taken in for a wedding I was in. Bud Custom tailor fixed my dress in a week and it was perfect. $ 40.
The number you dial is his personal cell phone so he almost always answers. Even after hours which is super helpful.

Update: they claim they left material and they’re going to bring some out. Plus 1 star so far for their service. Another will come depending on how everything ends.
Update 2, jeans are great. I will go back to this place in the future for other things I need tailored!

Excellent work. I’ve been coming here for years. Always fast service and good quality. He performed magic taking in a formal gown for my wife. He’ll give an honest opinion on whether you should alter an item or not.

My husband and I have taken a lot to get altered here from dresses, suits, etc and everything comes out perfect. they get the job done at a fair price. What more could you ask for?

This place rocks… I got three suits altered (including pants) and three shirts too for less than I would have paid for a suit. That is what I get for losing over 40 lbs. Hannibal is top notch and although I am a little far away, I trust him with my items going forward.

Love this place. They do great work out of a relatively small space. They don’t over charge either!

I have no idea how much a tailoring should cost but I do know I don’t want to feel like a jack ass when I take my clothes to get altered.
Look I’m a big guy, but I’m young and also read GQ. While I don’t have any delusions of wearing super skinny everything, I also know that I don’t want my suits and shirts to fit like I borrowed Dad’s. On my first visit Bud’s helped me trim up my off the rack suit without making me look (or feel) like a jerk.
If nothing else, I felt totally comfortable talking with Anibal about the tailoring and was really pleased with the quality of work I had done here. I will definitely be back.

An update — this place rocks. I do have to admit that the other reviewer was correct in that it does look like a hurricane just passed through since it’s so disorganized but they’ve always had my stuff done quickly and when they say they would. I just had another blazer fitted by them and it looks great. It was done professionally and quickly!

Bud’s did stellar work on a complicated job removing pleats from suit pants to make flat front. I had three separate fittings and it turned out perfect. The price was very reasonable as well.
The only drawback is that the place looked as if a hurricane had just passed through. Not as tidy or organized as tailors that I am used to. That said, I felt comfortable enough to entrust them to do work I needed.
I’m amazed by the reviewer below stating that an $ 8 hem job is a lot and that no one carries more than $ 20 in their wallet. If you want quality anything, cash is king. If $ 8 is a problem, you should go to the dollar store for needle and thread to do it yourself. I wouldn’t expect the worst tailor on earth to give me the time of day if I were going to squeeze him on an $ 8 job.

Though I loved the style of the J Crew dresses I bought for my bridesmaids, I wanted to have them taken up to a couple of inches above the knee for a more modern and flirty look. Since the hem of the dresses have several folds as part of the design, I needed to have them taken up through the bust which tends to be more expensive as well as more labor intensive.
My future sister-​in-​law recommended Bud Custom Tailor and I stopped by to speak with the owner to see if he could do the alterations and how much the cost would be. Bud was really easy-​going and assured me it could be done and he would give me a break on the price since I was having all the dresses done there. He charged me $ 40/​dress which I was more than willing to pay considering I had just been quoted almost triple that from a couture bridal seamstress I initially contacted.
The dresses turned out beautiful and fit the girls perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with the way they look and would wholly recommend the store to anyone who needs to have any alterations done.

They can stitch a hem. So can I. I just don’t have the machine for it. Honestly it isn’t the BEST quality and $ 8 for original hem for jeans sounds like a lot to me. Plus they are cash or check only. Who walks around with more than $ 20 in their wallet? I know this is Newport Beach but please…