Same-day alterations, done right.
Hems, take-ins, zippers, suits and formal gowns — fitted by hand by Lima, East LA's neighborhood tailor. Plus dry cleaning and sewing machine repair, all under one roof.
Everything your clothes need, in one stop.
From a quick pant hem to a full quinceañera gown fitting — if it's fabric, Lima can fix it, fit it or clean it.
Hems & Alterations
Pants, jeans, skirts and sleeves shortened, taken in or let out — for men and women.
Formal & Quinceañera
Prom, quince, bridesmaid and wedding gowns fitted to you, sequins and beading included.
Suits & Menswear
Jackets tapered, trousers fitted, sleeves adjusted so your suit looks made for you.
Repairs & Zippers
Broken zippers, torn seams, rips, buttons and patches — all types of clothing repaired.
Dry Cleaning
Suits, dresses and delicates cleaned and pressed — pair it with alterations in one trip.
Sewing Machine Repair
Cleaning, timing, tune-ups and repairs for home and industrial sewing machines.
Old-school craft. Same-day speed.
You've seen the hand-painted sign — the little tailor waving everyone in off Whittier Blvd. Inside, Lima has been fitting, fixing and pressing clothes for East LA families for years, one garment at a time.
No call centers, no week-long waits. You talk directly to the person doing the work, get pinned on the spot, and walk out knowing exactly when it'll be ready.
- Fitted by hand, on site — nothing gets shipped out
- Alterations for men & women, every type of clothing
- Open late, 7 days a week — hablamos español
In the door and out by tonight.
Most alterations are done the same day. Bigger jobs like gowns and full suit fittings get a set pick-up date at drop-off.
Walk in & try it on
No appointment needed. Bring the garment (and the shoes you'll wear for hems) and try it on in the shop.
Get pinned & quoted
Lima pins and marks the fit with you, then gives you an upfront price and a pick-up time before any work starts.
Pick up same day
Most hems, take-ins and zippers are ready that evening — we're open until 8 PM every day.
Real work, real shop.
A look around 4762 Whittier — from sequin gowns on the form to vintage machines on the bench (and the shop bulldog keeping watch).
Customers who won't go anywhere else.
“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.”
Find us on Whittier Blvd.
No appointment needed for most alterations. Drop off on your way to work and pick up on your way home — we're open late, every day.
Lima the Tailor & Dry Cleaning
| Monday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
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.