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Alterations & Tailoring in San Jose, CA

31 of the 52 sewing and fabric businesses we list in San Jose 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.

A Plus Cleaners and Alteration Alterations

1939 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116-2000

+14082592197 Website Directions

Aamber Alterations & Tailoring Alterations

169 S 15th St, San Jose, CA 95112-2105

+16693506821 Website Directions

Alteration and Cleaners Alterations

5440 Thornwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95123-1217

+14082272474 Website Directions

Alterations By Ioana Alterations

840 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125-2300

+14082885091 Website Directions

Alterations at Nordstrom Alterations

2400 Forest Ave, Suite A, San Jose, CA 95128

4082615720 Website Directions

Alterations at Nordstrom Rack Alterations

925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123

4086003800 Website Directions

Ao Dai Anh Thu Alterations

2377 Senter Rd #B, San Jose, CA 95112

(408) 888-8255 Website Directions

Camden Cleaners & Alterations Alterations

5731 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-6553

+14082674395 Website Directions

Camp Fashionista Alterations

1702 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-5569

+14087573434 Website Directions

Capitol Tailor and Alteration Alterations

190 S Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127-2843

+14083471090 Directions

Cleaning & Alteration Shop Alterations

1709 Tully Rd Ste C, San Jose, CA 95122

4082585705 Directions

Cleaning Alteration Shop Alterations

571 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-1743

+14082899034 Website Directions

Effie's Cleaners and Alterations Alterations

2917 The Villages Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95135-1442

+14082743400 Directions

Forest Tailoring Alterations

2469 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-1506

+14082444288 Website Directions

Halena Couture Alterations

265 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126-2906

+14084772913 Website Directions

Hana Tailors Alterations

102 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126-3040

+14082925659 Directions

Jenny's Alterations & Dry cleaner Alterations

5509 Tyhurst Ct, San Jose, CA 95123-1971

+16692620898 Directions

Kims Alterations and Cleaners Alterations

1659 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118-2291

+14084487858 Directions

Linda's Tailor Alterations

1990 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122-1930

+14082722817 Directions

Minh Fashion Alterations Alterations

2050 Concourse Dr, Ste 8, San Jose, CA 95131, San Jose, CA 95131

(408) 324-4032 Website Directions

Muia's Custom Tailoring Alterations

1375 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118

(408) 266-5507 Website Directions

NextGen Cleaners & Alteration Alterations

1574 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118-2290

+14082693136 Website Directions

Ngan's Tailoring Alterations

105 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 294-6477 Directions

No Class T-Shirts Alterations

1060 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112-3979

+14087756188 Website Directions

Noah's Dry Cleaners & Alterations Alterations

1105 Malone Rd, San Jose, CA 95125

4082660487 Directions

One Hour Alterations Alterations

2242 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95122

(408) 259-4113 Website Directions

Quick Alterations in Westfield Oakridge Mall Alterations

925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123-1204

+14085780123 Website Directions

Quick Cleaners & Alterations Alterations

1657 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128-5241

+14089756109 Website Directions

Riiti Fashions Alterations

4119 Arezzo Pointe Ln, San Jose, CA 95148-4366

+14083688486 Website Directions

Stephanie Alterations Alterations

151 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95110-3635

+14086463025 Directions

Y Nhu Ao Dai Alterations

354 Umbarger Rd, San Jose, CA 95111-2000

+14082262078 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.