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Alterations & Tailoring in San Francisco, CA

29 of the 49 sewing and fabric businesses we list in San Francisco have clothing alterations, hemming and tailoring on site. You bought the fabric — now you need someone to actually sew it, or take in a suit that almost fits. Google Maps answers with a category; it can't tell a tailor who drafts a garment from scratch apart from a dry cleaner who pins hems at the counter. Every shop listed here was confirmed to do alterations work, either from its own site or from how the business describes itself, so the phone number you call is one that can answer the question you're asking.

Absentman Designs Alterations

67 Allison St, San Francisco, CA 94112-3701

+14157220436 Website Directions

Advanced Technical Sewing Alterations

1004 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124-3454

+14156714996 Website Directions

Andreas Gorges Tailoring Alterations

500 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102-1106

+14153911119 Website Directions

Cable Car Tailors Alterations

200 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102-2119

+14157814636 Directions

Diaz Brothers Tailors Alterations

870 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

+14153623008 Directions

Edel Custom Tailor Alterations

4240 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2410

+14152550153 Directions

Flamingo Dry Cleaners & Alterations Alterations

3690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-5818

+14156414696 Directions

H B Alterations Alterations

212 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

+14159862959 Website Directions

HONG KONG ALTERATIONS & TAILORING Alterations

1832 Buchanan St Ste D, San Francisco, CA 94115

4153510188 Directions

Jacob Tailoring Alterations

758 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109-7302

+14154240801 Website Directions

Josh's Tailoring & Design Alterations

200 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 412-0077 Website Directions

Julia's Alterations Alterations

2776 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3104

+14158462650 Website Directions

Kirsten Tucker Designs Alterations

1519 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

(650) 346-0463 Website Directions

Laurel Dry Cleaners & Alterations Alterations

3375 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118-1911

+14153599800 Website Directions

Laurie's Alterations Alterations

2208 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116-1829

+14159339764 Directions

Lopez Custom WorkRoom Alterations

1258 Fitzgerald Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124-3656

+14155739623 Directions

Magic Alterations & Tailoring Alterations

3416 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118-3326

+14159339888 Directions

Mak's Fur Service Alterations

447 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 296-7022 Website Directions

Peter Panos Bespoke Tailor Alterations

109 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94108-5632

+14159868487 Website Directions

Pioneer's Tailors & Alterations Alterations

4963 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112

(415) 334-6034 Website Directions

Ray's Custom Tailor and Alterations Alterations

5509 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112-4217

+15102831803 Website Directions

Roberto's Tailor Alterations

110 Sutter Steet, 207, San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 285-2484 Website Directions

Roberto’s Tailor Alterations

4744 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124

4152852484 Website Directions

Sit and Spin Alterations

4023 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2501

+14155220201 Website Directions

Spoon Tailor Alterations

683 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111

+14153980788 Website Directions

Taraval Tailors Alterations

1153 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116-2441

+14156657945 Directions

The Evans Group (teg) Alterations

303 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

4153248779 Website Directions

Vision Post Alterations

836 Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA 0150

Website Directions

Walkershaw Clothing Sew Alterations

29 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127-1303

+14159201956 Website Directions

Call before the first fitting, not after. Turnaround swings from same-day at a counter-service shop to three weeks at a one-person studio in wedding season, and most tailors quote by the garment rather than by the hour — a hem is rarely the same price as reshaping a jacket. If the piece matters, ask whether the person who measures you is the person who sews.

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What's the difference between a tailor and an alterations shop?
An alterations shop adjusts a garment you already own — hems, seams, zippers, taking in or letting out. A tailor can do all of that and also cut and construct a garment from fabric, which is what you want if you've bought material and need it made up. Many businesses do both, but the skill sets are different and so is the price.

Can a dry cleaner do alterations?
Often yes — in the United States counter alterations at dry cleaners are common, and for a hem or a simple seam that's usually all you need. For structured work such as a jacket, a suit or a bridal gown, look for a shop that lists tailoring as its own service rather than as an add-on.