Van’s Tailoring & Alterations

Fast, courteous, and meticulous. And fair prices too! Van is the man. He also mounts ribbons for you military types.
He charged around $ 10 for a hem, and it was done the next day.

I’ve been looking for a tailor to hem pants for some time as my previous tailor’s price has skyrocketed. I have two pair of pants that I haven’t been able to wear as they needed to be hemmed. I was considering buying other pants rather than search for a tailor that did good work and price was affordable.
Great news! Van is exactly what I was looking for, workmanship is excellent, pants appear to have been pressed and price is excellent. Van is wonderful to work with! I’m sure his quality, service and attitude will exceed your expectations.
Thank You Van.

Over priced!!!
He is not the cheapest out there… There are others who can do the same quality of work with half s price.

Great service and very reasonable. I am so happy to find a local tailor. Van is very kind and fast. Great find!

This place is amazing. Van worked his magic and for a low cost all my shorts and jeans that were to big fit me like a glove. The workmanship this man does is by far the best Ive seen in a long time. His prices are more then fair for the type of work that he offers. So if your in need of your pants, shorts, hell all of your tailoring needs go see Van… Just remember he only accepts CASH…

Did an excellent job tailoring a pair of men’s pants (taken in around the leg) for relatively cheap: $ 15.00. However, does not have credit/​debit card capability so have to pay by cash or check.

Van has been altering clothes for me for close to 10 years and has delivered perfectly each time. He is a very sweet, courteous man, not to mention quick and the price is right!

I just give this shop a call to ask for how much they would charge to take body measurements. The guy that answered the phone stated $ 5 per measurement, i. e bust, hips, waist etc. $ 5 each. And he was speaking so fast as I was I was trying to understand how much I would have to pay. As I was about to ask for directions to get there, he hung up on me. So called back and asked why he hung up and his response was that he asked me a question and I did not respond. Well if he did, as someone who is providing service to a customer, wouldn’t you repeat the question to make sure the other person heard you? I just thought this was poor customer service and unprofessional. I took my business elswhere. 1 star for at least answering the phone.

Van is simply amazing, can do anything and is so sweet! He will turn something around in no time if you have to have it. I have been going to him for years and he is reasonably priced.

I brought my bridesmaid dress in to get hemmed. Van was very nice and exceptionally affordable! He did an amazing job! I will definitely be going back for any other alterations I need! He’s the guy to go to!

Oh, this man!
I can, obviously, only speak about my own experience here, which involved a simple hemming of a new pair of jeans I bought. My experience, however, was remarkable.
It starts with calling and asking about the cost of hemming the jeans. The man I speak with (who I presume is Van) answers with: $ 9. That’s cheaper than what I’m expecting, so I’m starting to like this already.
I then ask him how long it would take to finish, and he responds with, «how soon do you need them?» I mention that it would be great to have them in the next day or two (you know, bargaining), and Van counter-​offers with tomorrow! I should also mention here that I’m calling on a Friday so this reply is a bit unexpected. Grateful, and a little stunned, I mumble to Van that tomorrow is quite acceptable and that I will be there shorty.
Nothing too exciting from there: I deliver the jeans, I return the next day, I pay the $ 9. The jeans are hemmed perfectly and now I’m beyond happy. Before I leave, and despite my mere $ 9 business, Van shakes my hand using both of his, and with a direct look and a warm, sincere smile he wishes me an amazing weekend. It may not sound like much, but I’d seriously pay $ 9 just to get the handshake, the sincere smile, and the good wishes.
Great service; great man; and, I’m absolutely a return customer.

I read the Unilocal reviews prior to going and thought this shop would be a good fit for me considering the amount of alterations I usually have to have done. However, though is straight-​forward and nice, he is nOt cheaper than other much more upscale establishments I’ve been to in the surrounding cities while price-​shopping. I have never paid more than $ 15 to have a shirt tapered and he charges $ 18… I don’t know how fast he works or the quality of his work but I do know I’d rather go somewhere else than pay his prices…

I have used Van’s Tailoring and Alteration shop several times. I am totally impressed by the straightforward and earnest attitude of the man who helps me. Maybe he is Van :-)
The man has twice fixed my garments right then and there on the spot. And, the price he charges me is always quite reasonable.
I always enjoy giving him a tip, and he is always genuinely grateful.
The shop accepts cash and checks, but no credit cards nor debit, I believe.
I recommend Van’s to anyone who would like to receive this kind of treatment. I believe this man is a tailoring and alteration master!
Sincerely,
Jeff :-))

I love Van’s. I’m always collecting a pile of clothes that need some minor mending. Van has been a great find for me. His prices are very reasonable — much better than using the service at the dry cleaner.
He’s also friendly and prompt. Definitely recommended.
As others have noted, he is cash only, and he requires payment in advance.

These guys do amazing work for a great price! They’re always kind and understanding. The ONLY place I will take my stuff on the Monterey Peninsula.
Brought a beautiful leather blazer which he tailored for only $ 60!
Took over 5 pair of dress pants to get the hem repaired and only charged me $ 25!
Not only are the prices amazing the work is too!
Just be sure you bring cash!

Came to this place because my mom said its great prices and great experience from the man who owns it. He knows alot of tailoring. Very hard working and has loyal customers. I got two suits tailored. Very quick. It’s a small shop reminds me of an 80s feel to it. Overall experience. Fun. I am definitely going back here again.

I have had pants hemmed and minor alterations that came out great!
He was a very nice person to deal with, his prices were reasonable, and my clothes
look great.

Regarding the 11−17−09, review: this gal is absolutely wrong! Van goes out of his way to make you happy. Anytime I am not 100% satisfied with a hem or intake, he has made it right. Great Tailor!

I’m surprised to read the two previous reviews since I recommend Van to people regularly. His prices are very reasonable, he’s prompt, and the work is quality. I may not have given him anything terribly challenging, but for basic alterations, I recommend him. My parents and grandparents were sewing teachers, dressmakers and tailors, so I could do it myself, but for his low prices, it’s easier to have Van do the work.

This guy measures super fast, which I guess is good if you’re just hemming pants, but if you want alterations any more intricate than that, forget about it. I brought in a dress to narrow at the waist and it was a disaster. After that incident, I only brought in my pants for hemming. Did I also mention that he lacks any basic knowledge of customer service? I’ve never seen someone so impatient (and occasionally rude) that depends on his customers’ money to make a living. I stopped going to him once I found someone who actually appreciates my business, rather than making me feel like I’m bothering them.