Chiyo’s Tailors

Flat out, the best.
First rate service — highly professional, informative, collaborative throughout the entire process. Thu and her staff did an absolutely amazing job tailoring my suits. I originally took a few to get worked on and ended up bringing everything I own in for them to make adjustments.
I rec Chiyo’s to everyone I know and encourage folks visiting from out of town to bring anything they want worked on with them. They’re the best!

I have been going to Chiyo’s as long as i can remember and lately have needed them more than ever. The staff is friendly and kind. Usually my items are altered within a few days and all for a very reasonable price! Thank you, Chiyo’s.

Thu and the other people who work here do a great job on the ball gowns I have brought in for various highly-​detailed hand-​stitch sort of work. The work is quality, the prices seem reasonable (at least from what I know of this area), and Thu (who is the person I have always worked with) couldn’t be any sweeter. She seems to be highly knowledgable about a variety of fabrics and has an eye for tailoring so that clothes make you look your best!

I have been going to Tu (Chiyo’s Alternations) since I moved from Mission Valley Carlsbad about 6 years ago. Being short I knew I had to find an alteration place for basic hemming. I just happened to come upon this place. I like supporting local businesses so I thought I would give this lil place a try. Well 6 years later Tu has become such a pleasant person just to visit period. I wish I had more pants to hem to support her business and more family and friends that lived near me! And her talent for alternations has surpassed my expectations. I recently got married and needed to have my dress majorly altered because I lost weight and I had tried other premier alternation places since the dress had delicate/​intricate lace and layers but the quotes were so expensive. I went to Tu and she did such an amazing job! She also helped to alter a lil girls tutu to fit my lovely dog! Thank you Tu for all you do! Much continued success to your business!

I have had hundreds of pieces of clothing altered here over many years. They are always friendly, accommodating and prompt. Best of all, they know what to do to a garment to make it fit right. I highly recommend this shop. Cash or check only.

DO NOT GO HERE!!! I like the dry cleaners next door and healthy creations is a great place to eat. But please do not try to add convenience over a terrible experience. I can’t even believe the former reviews are real. I took two pairs of my husbands jeans and one was poorly hemmed with original cuff for $ 20 — this is easily at most $ 15 from any of the far better tailors around Encinitas. Chiyo did a terrible job and on a pair of jeans in for repair she put the most hideous patch. The place is old and stanky and don’t think she’s some magician Asian tailor that defies her look. She stinks, isn’t up to date on anything and is rude. She actually had the nerve to try and keep one pair of the jeans when I asked her to remove her shoty work. She wouldn’t and I had to call the police. STAY AWAY — there are sooooo many nice and hard working and talented tailors in Encinitas — she couldn’t be farther from them. Seriously, she needs to be put out of business — BEWARE!!!

This super-​service tailor hardly needs one more positive review but because they handled my recent rush job with a pleasant smile, I wanted to say «thank you» by means of this review. They are always accommodating but try to give those nice hard working women a week to do your alteration if you can. They have become busy and I’m sure appreciate the extra time.

Cheap & efficient

Chiyos is AMAZING! She takes care of all my jeans. I like my jeans on the expensive side and like to wear them alot. No matter what I do to them, Chiyo will fix them for a GREAT price. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Cash or check only, but totally worth it!

I love Chiyos! I have been taking my clothes to be altered at Chiyos for the past 10 years. The staff is so friendly and professional, and I have always been impressed with my alterations. I trust Chiyos with my nicest clothes and will continue to use them.

I continue to really value the friendly, fast, quality service I receive with each visit. I recently had several items that needed altered due to some weight loss and I was pleased as punch that the alterations were done so professionally. I recommend this place highly.

Been taking my pants/​jeans here for several months now and I’ve been happy with their work. I’ve called to see if they were open once only to find out they had just closed, yet I was told to stop by and bring my items anyway. The prices are reasonable and the lady there is honest. I have been a loyal customer ever since.

This place is quick and efficient. I always take my pants here to get hemmed and they do a good job. The staff is very nice.
Keep in mind that this is a CASH ONLY business — be prepared!

I have been going to Chiyo’s for over 20 years. Seriously good work! Thu has restructured dresses, suits and pants for me at a really good price and quick turn-​around times.

How many ways can you alter a pair of jeans? Let me count the ways! Being very tall and slender, a proper fit in jeans (and pants too) often alludes me in off the rack products. If I can find pants in the proper length but perhaps not so good in other areas, I know I am safe to purchase them and then take them to Chiyo’s for the necessary nips and tucks.
Additionally the ladies at Chiyo’s are cheerful, and welcoming… Just what you want when someone is pinning you!

We’ve been taking clothes to Chiyo’s for almost 17 years! She (and her staff/​family) are wonderful.
Turnaround time is always quick — and she’ll accommodate «rush orders» when needed. And she is especially good to her repeat/​loyal customers — she knows us by name and asks after our family! How’s THAT for personalized service.
We used to giggle that Chiyo’s was the «Official Bishop’s School Tailor» b/​c I think every family in North County comes to her for uniform tailoring.
I don’t need to go anywhere to compare… why leave the best?

I’m such a chameleon. I’m a slim bastard during the summer. I’m a fat bastard during the winter. Chiyo’s helps me find that happy medium.
The gal (she doesn’t look like a Chiyo?) is prompt with my tailoring requests, and has never let me down. I think the prices are reasonable despite not going anywhere else, but 4 stars because I’m happy.
I would offer a 5^th star, but I’ve never gone to any other tailor. I’m kinda cautious. LOL