SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO TAILOR
Hemming, Repairs & Resizing in San Juan Capistrano
The everyday fixes that keep your favorite clothes in rotation. For more than 40 years, Sami Abujudeh and his son have hemmed pants and dresses, replaced stuck zippers, mended seams and linings, and resized garments after a change in size. Walk in with one piece or a whole pile, men, women, and children all welcome.
HEMMING
Hems that fall clean and sit at the right length
A hem is the difference between a garment that drapes well and one that drags or bunches. We hem trousers, jeans, skirts, and dresses to the exact length you want, finished by hand or machine to suit the fabric. On denim we offer an original-cuff hem, also called a European hem, that keeps the worn factory edge and color so your jeans look untouched. Cuffed or plain, pressed and ready to wear, the work is matched to the cloth in front of us.
Bring the shoes you plan to wear so we can set the break and length correctly the first time. Dresses and gowns for a wedding party are handled with the same care on our wedding dress alterations page.
REPAIRS
Zippers, seams, linings, and buttons
A broken zipper or a split seam does not mean a piece is finished. Most repairs cost far less than a replacement garment.
Zipper replacement
New zippers for jackets, trousers, dresses, boots, and bags, color and weight matched to the original.
Seam repair
Split and stressed seams restitched so they hold, with the line kept straight and discreet.
Lining repair
Torn or worn linings in jackets and coats patched or replaced so the garment hangs right again.
Buttons
Loose, lost, or mismatched buttons replaced and resewn, plus reinforced buttonholes when needed.
RESIZING
Take in or let out after a size change
Bodies change, and a closet full of clothes you love should change with them. We take garments in for a slimmer fit or let them out for more room, working through the waist, sides, and seams while keeping the original shape intact. Where there is enough fabric in the seam allowance, we can often size a piece up as well as down. If you are resizing a jacket, see our dedicated suit and sportcoat alterations for shoulders, sleeves, and taper.
Pricing is fair and transparent, quoted up front before any work begins, so you always know the cost against the value of the piece. Bring it in or call (949) 493-0505 and we will give you an honest answer on what is worth doing.
ANY FABRIC, ANY GARMENT
From denim to fur, nothing fazes us
Heavy denim, delicate silk, structured wool, stretchy knits, leather, and fur all behave differently under a needle, and four decades at the same bench means we know how each one wants to be handled. We hem, repair, and resize for men, women, and children, on everyday pieces and special-occasion ones alike. Walk-ins are welcome, and many jobs are turned around quickly, with same-day service available on a range of alterations when you let us know your timing.
AREAS WE SERVE
Hemming, repairs, and resizing for San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Aliso Viejo.
GOOD TO KNOW
Hemming & repair FAQs
How much does it cost to hem pants?
Hemming pricing is fair and transparent and depends on the fabric and finish, such as a plain hem, a cuff, or an original-cuff hem on jeans. We quote you before any work begins. Call (949) 493-0505 for a quick estimate.
Can you replace a broken zipper?
Yes. We replace zippers on jackets, trousers, dresses, boots, and bags, matching the new zipper to the original in color and weight so the repair blends in.
Do you keep the original hem on jeans?
Yes. We offer an original-cuff hem on denim that preserves the worn factory edge and color, so shortened jeans still look like they came that way.
Can you take in or let out a garment?
Yes. We take garments in for a slimmer fit or let them out for more room. How far a piece can be let out depends on the fabric left in the seam allowance, and we will tell you what is possible when you bring it in.
What fabrics do you work with?
Any fabric, from denim to fur, including silk, wool, knits, and leather. With over 40 years of experience we hem, repair, and resize for men, women, and children. Walk-ins are welcome.
Got a fix that needs doing?
Walk in or call - same-day options available.
Call Now - (949) 493-0505Need a jacket fitted? See our suit alterations, or a gown for the big day on our wedding dress alterations.