Herschel Ave · La Jolla Village

Pinned in the mirror, stitched at the window, ready next week.

(usually sooner)

A small alterations shop run the old way. Hems, taper, bridal, menswear — and the jacket that almost fits, which we’ll make fit.

The ledger — what comes across the counter.

Measurements below are starting points. Every job gets a fitting first; prices are quoted after we see the garment and mark the pins.

Hems & cuffs

Blind-stitched or top-stitched to match the original. Trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses.

from 1½" · quoted

Taper & take-in

Side seams, waist, sleeves, sleeve caps. Two fittings before the scissors come out.

seat · waist · sleeve

III

Zipper & buttons

Replacement zippers for coats, dresses, denim. Buttons and buttonholes hand-sewn.

full · invisible · #5 coil

Bridal fittings

Three-stage fittings for bridal and bridesmaid gowns. Bustle, hem, bodice. Book six weeks ahead.

3× fittings

Menswear

Sport coats, suits, trousers. Shoulder work by request. Twenty years of Herschel Ave suits.

jacket · trouser

Leather & outerwear

Lining replacement, seam repair, cuff shortening. Bring the jacket early in the season.

seasonal queue

Visit 01 · Drop-off

We pin it while you’re wearing it — the only way to get the fit right. 15–20 minutes. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome when we’re open.

15–20 min

Visit 02 · Fit check

For suits, bridal, and anything complicated. A second pinning catches what moves after the first cut. Skipped for simple hems.

5–10 min

Visit 03 · Pick-up

Try it on one more time before you leave. If it’s not right, it stays with us — the pickup is only done when you’re done.

on your schedule

7742 Herschel Avenue
Suite AA
La Jolla, CA 92037

upstairs, around back

Tue – Fri 10–5
Saturday 10–2

Closed Sunday & Monday.

Fittings by appointment.

Call, text, or knock — (858) 459-0000.