Perfit Alterations

San Mateo, United States

4.1

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20 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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+1 650-341-7526
Address:
94 17th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94402
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 miHayward Park
1.2 miSan Mateo
1.3 miHillsdale Caltrain Station
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (San Mateo) 09:40 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday –

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20 reviews of Perfit Alterations

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Place rating: 4
Burlingame, CA
This alteration shop looks amazing. Everything color thread neatly lined up walls, so colorful!
It’s appears she’s a perfectionist and has great sewing skills. I had a pair of pants hemmed and that took less than 15 minutes. Looks great!
Place rating: 1
San Mateo, CA
Took a bridesmaid gown in for a simple hemming because it was a bit too long. I was assured they would take off 1.5 inches which would have made the dress rest just barely above the floor with heels, and hang a bit onto the floor with flats.
Instead, the dress came out at least 4 inches above the ground with heels, and at least 1 inch above the ground with flats — this is assuming I’m am standing with the dress pulled down as much as possible and making no movements.
I was devastated, as my gown was ruined with no time to buy a new one. I was told there is nothing they can do. I left in tears and will never return.
Place rating: 4
San Mateo, CA
Very nice work! I had a difficult hem on a dress for a wedding and they did an excellent job on it. I could normally do it myself, but the material was so fine that my machine would probably ruin it. I will use them again!
Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
The woman there was serious about her work. Staying it was better than store bought because she isn’t mass producing her work. I appreciated this. She cares about her work and has the know how to do it. The hem was done within 2 hours and they didn’t even flinch at the rush. I will be coming here and sending everyone I know that asks for seeing work to be done. Oh, she was very friendly as well. =]
Place rating: 5
Burlingame, CA
Excellent job, and one of the few places that has a special machine for stretch fabrics. I would trust her with my finest clothes.
Place rating: 5
Brisbane, CA
Found Perfit on Unilocal to get my pants hemmed at the last moment. $ 12.50 cash only for a pair of pants. Excellent job and was done when I needed them. Will definitely be back again for future alterations.
Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
Elaine was great. Took me last minute and saved me today. I’m very happy with this place. I seldom get alterations but whenever the need comes up I’ll definitely visit and recommend this place. Oh and they did a great job with my alterations. Thanks Ladies :)
Place rating: 4
San Mateo, CA
Discovered Perfit via Unilocal.Thanks, Unilocal!
Perfit does a wonderful job for a reasonable price.
Needed some significant alterations to the shoulders of a bridesmaid dress – the work required much more than my rudimentary sewing skills. Brought it in; was told the dress would be ready on a Tuesday (about a week after I’d dropped it off); lo and behold, it was ready! Dress fit perfectly and looked beautiful. Nice stitching, no gapping… if you hadn’t known it was altered, you couldn’t tell (I mean that in the good way).
Shop is clean and bright and (from what I could tell) run efficiently.
Parking is not the best in that area, but you’ll probably find something within walking distance.
Definitely recommended.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Used this personal service for 15 years mostly for pants and dress hems since I am short and don’t wear petties lines. Never had a problem!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Had recently lost a significant amount of weight and realized I could no longer fit a couple pair of expensive slacks. I came into Perfit, no appointment necessary and one of the ladies was very friendly and helpful. She asked me a few questions, pinned me up quickly and said my pants would be ready in a week. I came back and tried on both pairs, they fit wonderfully and she even left extra fabric just in case I needed to take them back out again (let’s hope not!). Overall, my experience was great, the quality of the work was professional and the price was right. I will be back soon to have some jackets taken in!
Place rating: 4
San Mateo, CA
Found this place on Unilocal and they were great! Had a pair of pants taken in. They were fast and did a great job!
Only 4 stars because of the cash only.
Place rating: 4
Belmont, CA
I was looking thru Unilocal for a place to have my new suit altered for a wedding in early December and ended up choosing Perfit based on the feedback. There expensive than most alteration shops, BUT, the quality of their work was top notch. I had my jacket and pants altered for $ 78. The jacket wasn’t brought in as much as I was hopping for, but it still looked great. I would definitely use their service again and would highly recommend anyone in need of alteration to use them as well, very professional and high quality work.
Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
I know the first instinct is to think these guys are over-​priced but they’re not. The two ladies did excellent tailoring on several items including a jacket that was too big. In fact, I suggested one way of doing it but they found a way to achieve the same result but cheaper. When I compare them with the prices at Nordstrom, they’re in line with them and less expensive unless you buy full-​priced pants then hemming is free there.
They also expertly repaired several cashmere sweaters for me. I would have been crushed to have gotten rid of those. The two gals who run Perfit are thoughtful and service-​oriented which I love.
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
It was my brother’s wedding a few weeks ago and I had to wear a custom made traditional dress. It was such a beautiful dress that had handpainted flowers, a artistic design and on delicate silk fabric. The major bummer was that the measurements were wrong and it was extremely large (that 2 of me could fit in it)!
So of course I was nervous to have any adjustments made. Did my Unilocal research and found Perfit Alterations. Whew… a nervewracking week later, I picked up my dress and it fit me to a tee. The skirt length, the bust size, the shoulders, the arm length… everything! The lady was really accomodating of my requests and easy to talk to as well. Not to demanding on being the professional that knows better.
Bummer is Perfit only accepts cash but otherwise, they were worth it.
I highly recommended them. They’re pretty darn awesome.
Place rating: 5
Oakley, CA
I’ve used these ladies for a few years now, and have gone to other alterations places near my workplace in San Jose, due to location or hours. That was a mistake! I just assumed every place that advertises for alterations is similar. NOT!
These ladies are the best. I’ve never had problems, and I go to them at least 3 times per year with a few new slacks to be altered. I will go out of my way to visit these ladies forver.
Thank you!
Place rating: 1
Chicago, IL
I was charged $ 50 to:
1. Adjust straps on a cotton tank top
2. Adjust straps on a cotton dress
3. Hem a cotton dress 2 inches on the bottom
Very expensive, took them a week, and my dress’ straps still weren’t right, so I went to another tailor to finally get them done right. I will look for a cheaper place that does better work. I won’t be back.
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
Since I’m not a 6′ supermodel, I searched Unilocal for a reliable place to bring my jeans for hemming. Brought in my Rock & Republics after the rave reviews here. The store is bright and clean with clean spacious fitting rooms. Original hem cost me $ 25 with a one week turn around time. I think they might’ve removed a –little– more than I specified, but luckily I had tried on with my highest heels initially.
More expensive than I’d like, but it seems they do a reliable job. CASH ONLY.
Place rating: 5
East Palo Alto, CA
My friend recommended this place for alterations and she steered me to the right place! I bring all my alterations here.
The first thing I brought was a bridesmaid dress. She altered the top for me and you couldn’t tell AT ALL. She matched up the pattern perfectly. I was most pleased and began recommending this place to people I know.
Over the years, I’ve bought pants to be hemmed and she’s always done a great job. I don’t know the owner’s name but she is super nice.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Found Perfit on Unilocal and they are pretty darn awesome. Hemmed one pair of jeans and took another pair in a size. All for less than a new pair!
Cash only and a bit on the pricier side. But they do quality work in a timely manner.
Place rating: 3
Rockville, MD
Their prices were not good. $ 12 per pant for a simple hem. $ 28 (!!!) to take in a dress with a basic seem (no princess cut) and the dress didn’t turn out well.
I’m frustrated. I wasn’t expecting more than $ 10 per pant – and I brought in five. It took a week for them to turn around all six garments.
This is a cash only establishment.