Ahn’s Alteration

Ahn was great at handling all my alterations. I am super glad I found this place and bonus, she’s quick!

Ahn did a great job altering my bride’s maids dress. She did it in a timely manner and for a good price. I would recommend her!

Can’t believe I’m just NOW writing a review of Anh’s, after going there for the last 5 or 6 years.
This is the absolute BEST tailor in San Diego, and can fix almost anything you give them. I’ve had shoe backs cut down, purse straps shortened, necklines lowered, and dresses made larger, smaller, and completely re-​structered/​re-​built.
Their prices are reasonable, and if you’re ever unsatisfied with how an item is altered, they will happily re-​fix it for you (which is rarely needed). Anh’s very honest about pieces that are not possible to alter; she won’t lie about the possibility just to charge you for them. And, if you have an item that you don’t like but aren’t sure why, she’ll make suggestions on how to best update it.
Parking is almost always available just outside the shop; for days when all spots are taken, there’s a lot just behind the bus station, about 30 feet away from the shop.
I’ve ‘edited’ almost every single piece of clothing my closet, and have no clue what I’d do without Anh or her staff! Aside from being extremely talented tailors, they are all an incredibly warm, friendly and welcoming bunch.
Very highly recommended.

My work pants needed some hemming, so I decided to take 3 pairs to this place which is not too far from where I live. She charged about $ 15-​$ 20 per pant, which was a little ridiculous, but I was too lazy to take it anywhere else.
I got my pants back and she did the WORST POSSIBLE JOB ever. I wish I had taken a picture of it. It looked like what would’ve happened if I tried to do the job myself. The sewing lines were crooked and could be seen from the outside. WTF???
I had to get it corrected at another tailor. They did a WAY better job for a fraction of the price.
Never coming back.

Expensive … YES. But this place has saved my ass TWICE. Once to hem some cute jeans same day for 12 bucks. The 2^nd time to make my niece’s homecoming dress shorter for pick up next day $ 20. Go here if you need alterations in a pinch, other than that I wouldn’t because its too pricey for me.

I think it was fate that I found this little place. So after a trip to the Boy Scout store on Upas Street, I needed some coffee and headed to Industrial Grind Coffee. I got a text from one of the scout moms and she «stressed» how I needed to get the patches sewn on my son’s uniform by a certain time that same day so she can ensure they are correct. Seriously! Take a chill pill mom!
Lo and behold — right next door to the coffee shop I was at was Ahn’s Alteration. Ahn was the answer to my prayer that day. She was able to sew the 7 or 8 little patches on and within an hour. I didn’t even mind the waiting since I had a cup of java & pumpkin bread.
So this review is for the great, friendly & speedy service I received from Ahn’s Alteration. Price was very affordable compared to other places I’ve been to in Mira Mesa and Poway (for patchwork).
Tip: They only take cash.

I have had Anh’s Alterations take size 8 suits all the way down to size 4. For one skirt they even shaped it to look younger. They have always done a great job and are quick. It only takes a week to get back whatever you drop off. They have also done a bridesmaid dress for me which required taking out boning and putting in soft cups, which worked amazing. Just remember to bring cash since they do not take cards.

I have used Ahn’s Alternations several times and like their services. I have a hard time finding professional clothes in sizes that fit me (5’3 at ~100lbs). They do a good job taking in slacks while still making them fit feminine yet professional. I’ve also had dresses taken in as well and have been very happy with the alterations.

I’m a very patient person and did not mind waiting until Tuesday (dropped of thursday the week before) to have 2 pairs of pants brought up a couple inches, a sweater that needed dry cleaning and slight repair.
But for me to come in Tuesday and find my jeans laying on the floor in the corner, not done, was extremely frustrating. They told me to drive around for an hour for them to finish. Who the heck drives around for an hour?
Frustrated, I went home and came back a couple hours later and the jeans were done, but guess what? The sweater I had dry cleaned was missing the metal logo, she then makes up a bunch of excuses and even blamed me.
This is where it gets good, In my interrogation, I found out that they don’t even do their dry cleaning there, I suspect they take it home and wash it in their washing machine because she got on the phone to call her son and I overheard her say to check the «machine». She claims that they have it and to come back in a few days!!! I asked if I can pick it up at their other «facility» and she said it’s too far away… right…
I myself find it embarrassing that they have chosen to run their business in such a shady way. Although she may seem sweet

Ok. If it were possible to only give no stars I would. I brought in a sari to be sewn and hemmed because Anh herself told me she knew how. Ok I get it. She isn’t Indian however she should be able to follow basic directions. Cut this end and whatever you do DO NOT CUT THIS END. That is IT. But guess which end got cut? She overcharged for this hem job nearly doubling the price. 40 bucks I paid her to RUIN this sari which by the way is my bridesmaid dress and cost 100 dollars. Do not do not bring your stuff here. I should have known something was off by the unkempt environment and the rotten smell permeating the entire place. Ugh!!!

Ahn is a wonderful seamstress and a lovely person. I have been a loyal client of hers for several years, and have taken numerous items to be altered. She invariably does a superb job, and charges reasonable prices. I highly recommend her!

My wife loves this shop. Gets her clothes adjusted and sometimes dry cleaned. Very cheap and cash only.

Since I didn’t see any recent reviews except a few I thought I would share my positive experiences with Ahn’s tailoring skills.
I have taken a number of things to her in the last month or so now and the items have come back just as I had hoped. I first took a black two piece suit I had made when I was in India that couldn’t go back for a second fitting for. I asked her to narrow the arms and taper the pant legs and she did it just perfect. I wanted to make the jacket more fitted but she said it would ruin the suit to try and take it in at the sides so we were able to shift the button over one inch to make the suit close a little snugger and again, perfect fit.
I have taken shorts to be hemmed as well which isn’t a hard job but was done within a day and came out how I wanted.
One final strong point is she is able to do non American clothing just as well. I had my cousin’s wedding to go to and brought her two Indian men’s tops (called «kurtas») which I wanted to make more fitted. She was able to narrow and hem the sleeves as well as take in on the sides. I came home, tried em on, and my wife was amazed. She is even planning on taking some of her own Indian saris and salwars. I dropped it off on a Tuesday, ready by by Thursday (and had to be, since the flight was on Friday).
Yes it’s cash only but, big freaggin deal?! As long as you know before hand, who cares? Also, she is very nice, her prices are reasonable, and her workmanship is great. I plan on using her for as much as a I can for my tailoring needs from now on.

All of the negative reviews for Ahn’s appear to be for more complicated jobs. I have never asked Ahn to do more than hem pants and repair shirts (I am apparently rough on clothes) and could not be happier with her.
You can usually get a parking spot right in front (metered) and Ahn will often hem while you wait. I have had nothing but positive experiences here.
Again, cash only, there is a Wells Fargo on the corner.

I’ve been a regular at Anh’s for over 10 years. She does alterations and also creates pieces. I’ve had 2 dresses and one jacket made there. They are awesome at hemming jeans– if you pay a lot for jeans, you won’t go wrong here. Great on time service!

I’ve been Unilocaling since I got to San Diego, which hasn’t been long. Thanks to you peeps out there. I found a tailor. I’ve gone 3 times and everytime I learn something new these ladies can do. Bring your hats, Jackets, pants, and they can almost fix anything.
FYI: its a cash only joint and think they’re pricey. $ 37.00 buckaroos for 2 pairs of jeans (1 original hem).

Expensive. Not really a drycleaning place, unlike what the profile in Unilocal suggests.
I go to L&S. Cheaper, faster, better for alterations (men’s anyway).

After getting a bridesmaid dress that I could fit a friend in, I Unilocaled for some alterations spots and landed on Anh’s. A great find! She’s friendly, professional, and most importantly, good at what she does. I thought it was a pretty reasonable fee (what do I know?) but my experience here may lead me to finally start hemming my pants instead of dragging them on the floor.
Will definitely be back.

This brings me to a segment I like to call «REALLY?!? with Lindsey»
Really Anh’s? You leave a needle attached to my dress and it stabs me in the chest because I didn’t see it, and when I complain you just say «sorry»? Really?!?
And really, if you want to keep costumers, when you f#@! up, say, by leaving a needle attached to a garment (and it gets completely pushed into somebody’s chest and has to be taken out by their roommate leaving a gnarly wound), then you should really offer the person their money back or at least a credit. Really.
And really, when you tell someone their jacket will be done by next Friday, and when it’s not and you tell them to come back next Wednesday, and when it’s STILL not ready, the least you could do is a good job. Really.
And really Anh’s? When I ask for a new liner in my jacket, just sewing a new piece of fabric on top without taking the old liner out, and not replacing the pockets (a part of the liner), is a half-​ass job, maybe even a quarter-​ass job. Really.
Oh and also, you really only accept cash? It’s 2009. If you charge $ 50 for a quarter-​ass liner replacement, maybe you should look into getting a credit card machine.
I mean, REALLY!

As Stacey and Clinton always say: «a good tailor is your best friend»
Anh is my best friend.
I bought a dress online for a Christmas party. The dress was adorable, but just didn’t fit quite right. I wanted a couple of changes made so checked out my trusty Unilocal to figure out where to go.
Anh listend and had a perfect eye for what I was trying to do with the dress (change the sleeves from full length to capped and hem the bottom). When I got it back, you would have never known it was altered and I got so many complements on it.
I am taking a bunch of things to her now :)
Just a note that it’s cash only but there’s a Wells Fargo ATM right next door in case you forget.