Alexs Alterations

I decided to do a review because there weren’t many. I had only one item altered here so far and that was my J. Crew pants for my suit. At first I was really nervous because I had bad tailoring results before. My pants were altered for $ 50 within 1 – 2 week and although that was out of my budget, the results were worth it! I will be coming back for professional pieces in the future. This place is cash only too.
One thing to be weary is that there is only one parking spot (because the shop next door owns all the other spots and block it off sometimes) so parking in the neighborhood and walking over will save you a lot of trouble with the traffic and parking in the area! :)

Alex to the rescue!
I was in a bind when I came to him with 2 suits (neither of which fit) and a job interview the next day. At first, he said that he couldn’t do it because his turn around time is a week, and suggested that I try a place down the road. When they couldn’t do it either, he stepped up. (Ok tbh, he was a bit scary, never smiled once, and gave me a hard time about coming to him with such short notice — but honestly I didn’t care as long as he got the job done). He told me that one suit was complete junk and that I should return it. The other one he altered and got back to me in LESS THAN 24 HOURS. And it fit great.
If that’s not AMAZING service, I don’t know what is!

Me and my husband have been coming to Alex for alterations for years. He’s altered everything from my wedding dress to all my jeans! And he alters every single piece of my husbands clothes because nothing ever fits the same after you’ve had something altered by Alex. No matter what you need he will do it and do an amazing job. Thank goodness for finding him because now I wear my clothes more than ever.

Alex is an extremely talented and kind person. When I needed a last minute alteration on my wedding dress (literally like 3days before), Alex very kindly agreed to take the job on and even delivered it a day early. He even gave me a call a day even earlier so he could check the adjustment, even under a time crunch. I had taken the dress to a couple other tailors who all told me that the alteration I needed was impossible, because of the way the dress was constructed. Alex spotted the problem with the dress immediately, explained the difficulties, but also discussed with me the way we could work around them. He did a great job and for a super reasonable price! Thank you, Alex!

After reading the reviews I took the suit I bought for my wedding in along with a pair of Diesel jeans that sat in my closet for a while. What an awesome job!!! I was running behind on the suit so he did it for me in two days and everything was a perfect fit!!! Completely updated and looking sharp! I’ll be taking all my other stuff in soon!!! Thanks for making it happen!

Alex is a super skilled tailor. Technically, he’s outstanding. (I’m fairly into sewing myself and quite particular about it. Let me tell you, he’s *really* good.) Beyond this, he has great taste. He has an eye for making flattering adjustments that highlight your unique proportions. I’ve repeatedly seen him make these kinds of suggestions/​choices with other clients when waiting for him to finish with the people before me. He won’t waste your time or money fixing items that are costly beyond their value or hopelessly unflattering. I so appreciate this! His workmanship is consistently impressive and his prices are very reasonable. Five stars all the way. Thank you, Alex!

I’ve been getting alterations done here for years. .and he’s the best! Always reasonably priced and fast service. There’s no other better alterations in town. .trust me I’ve tried them all. Arson is ‘the best in San diego!

Alex has earned my trust and my business for many years. He is the best in Hillcrest and in my opinion, in San Diego. He is especially great with alterations of suits. I strongly recommend him.

Alex is PHENOMENAL!
I have been taking my clothes to Alex for over five years. He has tailored everything from my pants/​jeans, swimsuits and even my wedding gown. I would not trust any other tailor with my clothes. I have recommended family and friends to Alex and only hear positive feedback.
Alex is an expert tailor!

I’ve been going to see Arsen for three years for alterations on suits that i couldn’t get tailored the way I wanted them to fit at the chains where the suits were purchased. Arsen is a pro at listening to what your fit desires are and then making it happen quickly and with amazing precision. He’s tailored about ten suits for me by now, making them much more enjoyable and comfortable to wear. Arsen specializes in taking over-​sized, off-​the-​rack suits and making them fit the contour of your body for that fitted look. His European style tailoring is beyond compare to what the free tailoring looks like at the chain places… that stuff is a joke compared to Arsen’s work.
Beyond my business suits, I’ve also been taking my regular clothes here for alterations and Arsen can do it all… from jeans to casual shirts to jackets.
The rates are reasonable, service is prompt and consistent, but be ready to pay cash only. Also, Arsen has a great dry sense of humor… he’s a good guy and I won’t go anyplace else!

Literally the BEST tailoring I have even seen. Whether it be a simple hem or a suit that fits like a glove… Alex Alterations is the place to go. I have a very small frame and it is not easy to get that «euro» look when I purchase new suits. This place actually makes the garments look and feel like they were made for your body. Clean, professional, impeccable and knowledgeable… That is what you can expect when taking your garment in. I would highly recommend to most anyone looking to step up their fashion game!

Love Love Love this place! I cannot say that enough! He is amazing at what he does! I am someone who has lived all over California and is extremely picky about my clothes and he is by far the best tailor I have ever been too! I know by tons of clothes on sale that fit not so great, just because I know he can work his magic and make them look amazing! Even we disagree about how much he should take something in, I always trust him because in the end he is always right! His prices are fair and competitive, completely worth the work he does, always gets things completed on time, and has a great personality! Even know that I no longer live in hillcrest, I make the trip just for him! It is worth it! Just make sure to have cash! They don’t take card :)

Outstanding! This guy is a true professional! This is the only guy I trust with my clothes. It’s so funny, because every time I bring, let’s say, my favorite pair of jeans (that I paid way too much for… I know I know I have a problem) I always leave just a little worried… but then it clicks… wait…this guy is the the best in town and he’s never failed me before… bam! When I pick them up I anxiously await until I’m home to try it on… and…wait for it… it fits like a custom designed pair of jeans that is just right… makes me feel like a new man! Ha! Now replace «jean» with anything… shirt, jacket, etc… perfection!

Without question the last tailor you will ever need! He is simply AMAZING!
He has a vision and talent that are second to none. And BTW his sense of humor is as great as his talent.
You will love Arsen!
Thank you Arsen.

I lived in San Diego for two years, and I went to Alex’s Alterations to see Arsen based on the really great Unilocal reviews he had. I was extremely pleased with the results! He did a fabulous job every single time.
I took in the following:
Two pairs of jeans — Needing to be hemmed
A summer dress — Straps needed re-​sewn into the dress
A formal gown — Straps needed re-​sewn into the dress
Suit pants — the waist need dropped
A 1920’s vintage dancing skirt size 2 — That I desperately wanted expanded to fit me — size 10!
I took my mother-​in-​law (MIL) there, too, to ask Arsen to alter a gorgeous dress that my MIL wore for my wedding 8 years ago. Her second son asked her to wear it to his wedding this summer. This dress is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, and all of us wanted her to wear it again. Between my wedding and my brother-in-law’s wedding (8 years difference), my MIL had lost a lot of weight (I’d guess 40 pounds on a 5’1″ frame), and the dress didn’t fit at all. Arsen used his magic and the dress was perfect! My MIL was breathtaking!!! (And, by «dress», I actually mean a silk skirt, a silk top, and a delicate lace jacket.)
What I enjoyed most about Arsen — and his alterations skills are beyond amazing — is that he always remembered me, and he was always very kind to me.
Arsen, thank you for your service! You are very talented, and I enjoyed seeing you each time!

Picked up my Dress on Friday from fitting. My dress was about one full size too big and I had to take it in. I was recommend to use Alex by my girlfriend. I am glad I did. The dress come out fantastic !!! It looks like it was made specially for me. I am extremely happy !!! Thank you Alex I will be a new loyal customer !

I recently lost weight and when I did I was horrified that none of my clothes fit me. I love to vintage shop and many of my clothes I could not re-​purchase. I found this place, through Unilocal,and I am so glad I did! This guy is amazing. You could not tell at all that my shirts were taken in. I will definitely be going here for all my tailoring needs!
Oh, and the pricing is very reasonable.

I’ve been going to this place for years, I’ve gotten all my suits tailored including tuxedo for my wedding. My wife had her bridesmaid dress tailored as well. Friendly and efficient service, do an awesome job every time!

First of all I’ve been coming to Arsen since 2007. I had my suits done, my jeans, jackets and even curtains, table covers, and halloween costumes. He is the best in san diego area and he knows his job very well, 28 years of experience. He can fix/​alter anything. Second of all Prices are cheaper than everywhere else and job that he does makes you happy, and he is very flexible with turn around time. My friends and relatives always go to Arsen now after i recommended him. Just stop by and see yourself.

Arsen is a tailoring genius!
The attention to detail and workmanship is impeccable.
I stumbled upon Alex’s Alterations (Inside Hillcrest Cleaners) 4 years ago, and haven’t gone anywhere else since. He has altered everything for me, from a bridesmaid’s dress, to coats, slacks, jeans, blouses…
YOU NAME IT!
I can count on a fast turn around and a warm welcome everytime!
(I dont know what I’d of done had I never found this place)
*Cash or Check Establishment