Lima el Sastre. Your tailor on Whittier.
A small shop with a hand-painted sign, a bench full of machines, and a tailor who takes the time to get the fit right.
Fine work, done by hand.
Lima learned tailoring the traditional way — by doing it, every day, for years. That's why customers trust him with everything from a $15 pant hem to the quinceañera gown that has to be perfect.
He knows the machines as well as the clothes, too. The same hands that fit your suit also clean, re-time and repair sewing machines for local seamstresses and families.
- Tailoring & fine work expert
- Alterations for men, women & kids
- Repairs on all types of clothing
- Sewing machine service
Drop off before noon and most alterations are ready tonight.
Open every day of the week, 10 AM to 8 PM — late enough for after work.
You talk to the person who actually does the work. No hand-offs.
English or Spanish — explain what you need however you're comfortable.
bulldogHead of security
Grab a cold pop. Say hi to the bulldog.
Lima the Tailor is the kind of place where you wait in the doorway with a cold drink from the fridge while your hem gets finished — and where the shop's bulldog will happily keep you company.
Look for the hand-painted sign with the little tailor shouting “¡Pásele!” at 4762 Whittier Blvd. It means “come on in” — and we mean it.
What neighbors say.
“Lima has helped fix my outfits for many trips and events through the years, often on short notice. Because of his understanding of my requests and the quality of his work, I don't take my clothes anywhere else.”
“Quality service at affordable prices. If you want someone who truly knows what they're doing, visit this local shop — hang with a cute bulldog and have a cold pop while you wait. A true master at his craft.”
“I lost weight and my dress was too big. The tailor practically made it two sizes smaller and it fit me very well. I definitely recommend it.”
Need it by tonight?
Bring it in before noon and most hems, take-ins and zippers are ready the same day. Call ahead and we'll tell you what's possible.