Alteration Center

Whew! This was a trek from the CBD but I think it was worth it. Even though I speak Vietnamese, it was a pleasant surprise that the owner and tailor was proficient in English. I had a gown and a skirt that both needed to be shortened and he charged me less than anywhere else I’ve been in the city. It took a week but I didn’t need it rushed nor did I specify a date. The dressing rooms were small but clean. He accepts credit cards. I see myself being a repeat customer for sure!

I wanted to re-​review, because since my last review I have been here many more times and ownership has changed. The most complicated thing I had to get altered was a vintage dress. I was nervous about doing anything to it, because it’s made from a satin material and I’m not sure how easy or difficult that is to alter.
I brought it in and I needed a few things done: I needed it pulled in a few inches, I needed it brought up a few inches and I needed the sleeves brought up a bit. I went in and tried the dress on and told the man working what I needed done. He pinned it and marked it and told me it would be ready in a week. Well, he did a fantastic job! The dress fits perfectly and you would never guess that it needed any work.
As I mentioned, since my last review the shop has changed owners. The owner is now a man who does all of the alterations himself. Even though ownership has changed, the prices haven’t and you can still get a really good deal on all of your altering needs. I have been to this man quite a few times and he always does a fantastic job.

I’ve been here three times, all to get pants hemmed. It costs about $ 8 to get pants hemmed, and it takes about a week.
John L. H. mentioned in his review that the dressing room has a curtain that doesn’t close all the way. On my most recent visit, the small dressing room had an actual door that could be locked from the inside.
The staff are quick, polite, and professional, and I’m pleased with their work. I will return to Alteration Center in the future.

The Alteration Center is a unique place. It is located in a strip mall right off of Belle Chasse Hwy, but isn’t very easy to find.
As you walk in several ladies are sitting behind some very old looking sewing machines. I have come here numerous times to have work clothes altered and have sent many people here for work as well.
That being said, my luck has been hit or miss. On my last trip I needed some pants hemmed. I told them the length to make them, but they insisted I try them on and have them measure. That was fine, but the changing area was tiny and the curtain didn’t close all the way. That didn’t really bother me, but if I were a lady, I wouldn’t want some cheesy dude leering at me if I were in there. Granted there aren’t too many dudes in this place, but it does bear mentioning.
Anyway, I get measured and hand over my three pairs of pants. A few days later they were ready. The pants were all wrong. The hem was far too long so I went back. Then when I picked them up two were the same length (too short) and the other was still too long. My suggestion is to ensure you try on everything before leaving.
This was the only time I had issues, and this is one of the only alteration shops I know of on the WB. If you need something altered, give these ladies a try.