Nicolas Alterations

Ok, so if Nicola charges slightly higher prices, you get what you paid for: excellent tailoring, completed on time. We have been going here for slacks and dress alterations for over 20 years. A couple years back, I tried a tailor close to my work downtown, who was quite a bit cheaper. One leg came back shorter that the other. Back to Nicola’s. Yes, you pay maybe $ 10 for your daughter’s pleated school uniform skirt, and $ 12 for Nicola to alter it, but pleats are complicated and the job is done right!
He takes credit cards, but I think greatly prefers cash or check. He is completely old school.

Wonderful tailor! I took several items in for alterations and they all came out beautifully with a perfect fit! Genteel service and very prompt. Will definitely return with more items.

Dropped off a bunch of items to be tailored here and while the work was pretty good, I think I paid wayyyy too much for the alterations.
I brought in about 7 pairs of pants and some jackets to get altered as I have lost a lot of weight over the last year or two and it would have been a waste to get rid of the items.
Nicolas sat with me as I tried everything on and took measurements carefully to make sure I got the fit I wanted.
I would leave an additional star, but again, I think I ended up paying way too much for the work I had done.
I might be back if I have only a piece or two that I need altered.

Thanks Unilocal.Located a tailor close to work. Excellent quality finish and was ready the following day. I had been advised by another tailor that it would take two weeks to make the suit alterations.
John Goodwin

The absolute best… I’ve been a client for 20 years and his alterations have been exact

This place is awesome. Prices are very reasonable for LA, especially given the quality of the work. I’ve had pants hemmed, jackets sleeves shortened, you name it, and every time the work is spot on. He’ll also tell you when something is not a good idea (something I appreciate), but he’s never pushy about it.

This is my first time going here, but he was fabulous. I asked him to take in the waist of a fully lined, wool dress with pockets at the hips (
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Convenience & Pricing: He marked my dress up based on what I asked in less than a minute. I dropped the dress off on a Wednesday, and it was ready by Saturday for a charge of $ 40.
Results: I could not detect a single stitch out of place, the lining was intact, and the fit was perfect! The dress sat perfectly against my natural waist without being too tight, the pockets did not «pucker» out, and it zipped without hesitation/​resistance.
Reliability: I went to him based on a recommendation; he tailored a beaded dress and a men’s three-​piece suit for two family members of mine. They also had quick initial appointments and fantastic results. I can be OCD-​ish about details — as can they — so the work was quality, I promise.
Hours: Be sure to call ahead first when bringing an item in. The hours listed are correct — you can pick up items during these times — but he may leave an hour before closing time.
For card users: he was very sweet and I wanted to leave him a tip. Unfortunately, the receipt did not have a «tip» line and I only grabbed card to go pick up the item. So bring cash for tip if paying with card!
He’s 30 miles out of my way, but I will return to him and re-​review with 5 stars after I have him tailor a wider variety of things for me :)

Trust this man. I’ve had everything done from a simple hem to major alterations on a bridesmaid dress and the work is always impeccable. Prices are reasonable (hemmed pants $ 15), and the work is done in a few days. Highly recommended.

Wonderful tailor! You can trust Nicolas with all of your alteration needs.