SERVING LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA
Lake Forest Tailor and Alterations
If you live near the Lake Forest Sports Park or anywhere between the Saddleback area and the Foothill Ranch border, Sami's Tailoring is an easy run south. Run by Sami Abujudeh, our San Juan Capistrano shop has fitted suits, gowns, and everyday clothes for Orange County families for 45 years. Bring it in, and we will make it fit.
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 10am–3pm
SERVING LAKE FOREST
A neighborhood tailor, a short drive away
Lake Forest is a busy place to live, with weekend tournaments filling the Sports Park, commuters threading through the Saddleback area, and new neighborhoods stretching toward the Foothill Ranch border. For alterations near Lake Forest, visit our family-owned shop in San Juan Capistrano. From our storefront in San Juan Capistrano, just a quick drive south on the I-5, Sami's Tailoring offers fittings and alterations for Lake Forest residents.
We are not a chain, and we are not a counter inside a dry cleaner. Sami works the needle himself on every kind of garment you can carry through the door. Suits and sportcoats, dress shirts, slacks, jeans, work uniforms, formalwear, and bridal gowns all get the same patient attention. Any fabric, any size, for men, women, and children. You drop it off, we fit it, and you pick up clothing that finally looks like it was meant for you.
FULL SERVICE RANGE
Our alterations and tailoring services
Alterations for Lake Forest residents, with prices quoted up front.
Suit & sportcoat tailoring
Shoulders, sleeves, jacket taper and length, plus trouser waist and hems so an off-the-rack suit reads like custom. See our suit alterations for the full breakdown.
Wedding & bridal gowns
Bustles, hems, bodice take-ins, and delicate beadwork handled with care. Lake Forest brides can read more about our wedding dress alterations.
Hemming & repairs
Pant and dress hems, replaced zippers, restitched seams, relined jackets, and new buttons. Browse our hemming and repairs work.
Same-day options
A tournament, an interview, or a last-minute event tomorrow? Ask about our same-day alterations when you call ahead.
Resizing, take in or let out
Bodies change, and good clothing should keep up. We take garments in or let them out so favorites stay in rotation.
Dress shirts & everyday wear
Slimmed shirts, shortened sleeves, and tidied everyday pieces, all on any fabric and at any budget.
THE DRIVE
Getting here from Lake Forest
The trip is simpler than most people expect. From Lake Forest, hop on the I-5 and head south for about 20 minutes. Whether you are starting near the Sports Park, the Saddleback area, or the Foothill Ranch border, you stay on the freeway most of the way and exit close to our door.
You will find us at 32301 Camino Capistrano, Ste E, in San Juan Capistrano.
Mon to Fri 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sat 10:00am to 3:00pm, closed Sunday. Walk-ins are always welcome.
THE DIFFERENCE
Tailoring for Lake Forest
Forty-five years at one craft changes how a person works. Bring in a jacket or gown for a fitting, and Sami can explain the available adjustments. Walk-ins from Lake Forest are welcome.
Family-owned, hands-on
Sami does the work himself, so the person who measures you is the person who tailors your garment.
Fair, transparent pricing
You hear the cost before any work begins, with no surprises when you return to pick up.
Any garment, any fabric
Suits, gowns, denim, uniforms, and delicate formalwear for men, women, and children alike.
Quick when it counts
Same-day service is available on many jobs, ideal when a Lake Forest event lands on short notice.
Drive times
Drive times from around Lake Forest
From most of Lake Forest, take the I-5 south to exit 81, Camino Capistrano. The shop is less than half a mile from the exit, between Del Obispo Street and San Juan Creek Road.
| Starting from | Distance | Drive, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| El Toro High School | 12.2 mi | about 19 min |
| Lake Forest City Hall | 16.5 mi | about 24 min |
| Lake Forest Sports Park | 15.3 mi | about 24 min |
Drive times are map routes with no traffic, from OpenStreetMap data (October 2026). Allow longer at rush hour. Directions from other towns.
GOOD TO KNOW
Lake Forest FAQ
Something else? Call (949) 493-0505 and Sami will help.
Do you serve Lake Forest?
Yes. While our shop is in San Juan Capistrano, we welcome walk-ins from Lake Forest, including the Sports Park neighborhoods, the Saddleback area, and the Foothill Ranch border. Walk in or call (949) 493-0505.
How far is Sami's Tailoring from Lake Forest?
It is about 20 minutes south on the I-5. You stay on the freeway for most of the trip and exit near our door at 32301 Camino Capistrano, Ste E.
Do you offer same-day alterations?
We offer same-day service on many jobs. Call ahead at (949) 493-0505, tell us what you need and when, and we will let you know honestly if we can have it ready in time. See our same-day alterations page for details.
Do you alter wedding dresses for Lake Forest brides?
Absolutely. Bustles, hems, take-ins, and beadwork are all part of our bridal work. Lake Forest brides can learn more on our wedding dress alterations page, then call to plan fittings.
Visit the shop
Stop by and say hello.
San Juan Capistrano
32301 Camino Capistrano, Ste ESan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-0505
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 10am–3pm
- Monday – Friday
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday
- 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Walk-ins welcome. For wedding gowns and bigger jobs, call first. Email samis.tailoring@gmail.com. Directions and drive times
Make the short drive from Lake Forest
Walk in or call ahead, same-day options available.
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