Flamingo Cleaner & Tailoring

The only reason that I gave this business a 2 star review is that I understand that Unilocal does not rate 1 star reviews as importantly. I have been a professional for over 40 years and have been taking my clothes to dry cleaners and laundries since 1968. I brought in 5 shirt for my initial order to see how they would come out. When I got them back one of them, which was a fairly thick fabric, had a 2 INCH tear in the front. How did someone not notice this? I called the owner and told her what happened. I said that I would not allow my clothes to be destroyed without some compensation. She eventually agreed to pay me $ 20, which I am sure was not coming from her. There is NO work done on the premises, either laundry or dry cleaning It is all sent out to another unknown business. By the way, I tried myself to tear the fabric by pulling on it as hard as I could (I have lifting weights since 1962) and could not do it.
I went today to pick up my ruined shirt and my «compensation» of $ 20. The owner then proceeded to lecture me, saying I shouldn’t have brought the shirt in in the first place. I thought, even after this, that I would give her another chance. I have a down comforter that I had recently put a 1 inch tear in it. I asked her how much it would cost to sew this 1 inch tear. She said «Ten Dollars». I decided to take a pass.
I will be bringing all my future dry cleaning and laundry to a business that actually does the work on the premises and appreciates a new customer.

Been going to Mary now for almost three years. We recently moved to Oakland but I still make the drive to take my clothes here as the service cannot be beat. Mary is just wonderful!

Incredible. Very patient and professional. My jacket is better than when I purchased it. A true artist!

Skeptical at first about all these great reviews, but they are justified. Just got back from bringing in an ill-​fitting dress shirt and pants and she did a perfect job with them. She gave her honest opinion about what needed to be done and was very frank about how things should fit on my tall and lanky body. It was a little bit more expensive than other places, but well worth it. I’ll be going back for sure.

Mary did an excellent job hemming pants for my son’s suit! She’s very friendly and pays attention to small details! I highly recommend her and am glad to have found a good tailor in my area!

Mary is a fabulous tailor. She can alter clothing and also I’ve seen items she made from scratch, using a garment as a pattern. She knows what the garment needs to look good on you. Her prices are a little high, but the quality of her work can’t be beat.

I want to say in a few words that everything I have taken to Mary to be altered has turned out first class. If I have ever been disappointed, it was only because I insisted on «my way» instead of following her always-​excellent advice. I rely on her comments for length and overall fit. You absolutely cannot go wrong if you take your garments to her for any kind of alteration. She even replaced the entire lining of my son-in-law’s winter coat! I am grateful for her and her work.

For a trip to Italy, I brought a linen suit to Mary and am very pleased with the results. She did an masterful job and charged a reasonable rate. I think she should probably put a little effort into improving her shop, since it does not match the quality of her work, but otherwise, I think she’s outstanding. She provides a very good service.

I found Flamingo’s through Unilocal and it was a GREAT find!
The owner, Mary, is incredibly sweet and extremeley detail oriented.
She completed several custom jobs including pillow cases and seat cushion covers.
This woman is fantastic and I strongly recommend her!
— A Happy El Cerrito Customer

I’ve had clothes dry cleaned here and minor repairs done. Very pleasant service, excellent job on the repair/​alteration, and very reasonable prices. Yay!

The only dry cleaner who steamed my shirt at 3:30 pm in the afternoon when I urgently needed it!

Mary is great! I brought her a bunch of pants to hem and they turned out perfect! She is the first tailor I’ve been to who kept the original hem. I’m really glad I found her on Unilocal

Have you ever bought a pair of jeans that had a 1−2in gap in the waist above your butt? No? You haven’t? Well… that’s probably because you suffer from Noass Atall Disease.
I have had that gap and it is NOT cute to flash your butt crack to folks when you sit down. So my hips are wide! So I have a bubble butt!!! I want jeans that fit, too!!! Argh!
Enter Flamingo Cleaner & Tailoring… this woman is dope. She altered my waistband on my jeans so that my bubble butt had a nice crack-​less fit.
Five Stars!!! Also… great prices! Score!
Not that my rear isn’t a wondrously gorgeous sight… but such exposure is gifted only unto the worthy.

Love this lady. The owner is very funny and matter of fact and knows what she is talking about. As long as you aren’t in a big rush, it’s an ideal place to go. I brought her a bridesmaid dress that was too big and she got it nice and fitted. She didn’t treat me like I was dumb and we discussed the pros and cons of different methods of taking the dress in. And she was reasonably priced! $ 25 versus the $ 60+ that the bridal shop wanted to charge me. I am bringing her everything I need done from now on.

I had a bridesmaid dress to be taken in and hemmed. The alterations were done very very well and the seamstress is clearly experienced. She will tell you frankly what can and cannot be done and is always friendly and accommodating.
I will definitely go back.

This tiny place is easy to drive right by and never notice. However, if you do go in, you will meet Mary, one of the nicest, most competent and best priced tailors around.
I have had Mary do a variety of things for me. I have had her
–hem pants
–hem jeans (yes she can keep the original hem)
–repair clothes
–alter clothes (taking in both blouses and pants)
On everything she has done, they have turned out fantastic. Mary is also incredibly nice and her prices are better than reasonable.

The owner Mary is really great and knows what she’s doing. She tailors the clothes to your body and is honest on what will look good and what won’t. This will be the only place i will go to get my clothes tailored. She’s a little pricey but it’s worth it!

I discovered Flamingo here on Unilocal while searching for someone who could do better tailoring than what I’ve been able to find here in Pinole.
I took a few purchases I needed for work wear to Flamingo, and the tailor did a great, great job. My confidence was boosted by the fact that she seemed to understand fit & I was thrilled to realize my confidence in her was not misplaced when she tailored a pair of trousers so that I can wear both flats & heels successfully with them.
I just brought a nice winter coat in there today to have the pockets re-​lined, and I’m really sure I’ll be happy with the results. Plus, it’s right across the street from El Cerrito Natural Grocery, so I can get some yummy stuff after I’m done at Flamingo.

Mary is amazing. She gets clothing and the way clothes should fit on a person. I have taken about 5 dress shirts to be tailored and my girlfriend has taken a pair of pants and they all have turned out perfect. Better than the «fitted» shirts that can be bought at stores. She does amazing work!

I’m a domestic goddess in many ways, but sewing isn’t one of those traits that I possess.
Luckily I saw Kimi’s review a few months ago and decided to give Flamingo Cleaners & Tailor a try. I’ve been going regularly ever since.
It’s easy to miss, so beware. It sits next to the big Bank of America on San Pablo.
The owner is not only friendly and has a great memory, (she remembers my name every time I come in) she’s a very experienced tailor. I have come in with ideas for her and she gently talks me out of it because it wouldn’t work with my body type or the type of material of the item of clothing.
Her prices are reasonable and she really knows her stuff.
If you are sewing challenged like myself, a visit to Flamingo Cleaners & Tailor is a must.