Alterations, Tailoring & Sewing

Everything Your Wardrobe Needs, Tailored to You

Backed by 30+ years of experience, our alteration experts help you achieve the perfect fit, save money by extending the life of your clothing, and feel more confident in everything you wear.

50% Off Your 1st Alterations or Dry Cleaning Order!

First time customers get 50% off! Use promo code drycleaning50 at checkout

Turnaround & Pricing

Because alterations vary in complexity, turnaround times and pricing differ from standard laundry or dry cleaning services. We’ll provide details when you drop off your item or schedule a pickup.

Not Sure Which You Need?

Check out the two options below. If you’re unsure whether your item requires a fitting, feel free to stop by any location or call (310) 315-1010 — we’ll point you in the right direction.

Not all alterations are created equal. Some are quick fixes, while others require expert fitting and precision. To make things easy, we’ve divided our services into two categories:

Simple Alterations (No Fitting Required)

Need a quick repair? These services don’t require measurements or a fitting session with a tailor.

Examples include:

  • Replacing broken zippers

  • Sewing on buttons

  • Patching holes

  • Hemming or cutting sleeves

  • Minor repairs and touch-ups

Drop-off details:

  • Available at all locations

  • 7 days a week, 5:00am – 11:00pm

Just bring your item in, no appointment needed.

Tailoring & Alterations (Fitting Required)

For anything that needs to be tailored to your body, our professional seamstress will ensure the perfect fit.

Examples include:

  • Hemming with precise measurements

  • Taking in or letting out garments

  • Resizing or reshaping clothing

  • Formalwear adjustments

Fitting & drop-off location:

  • 2441 Santa Monica Blvd

  • Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm

These services require an in-person fitting, so please visit during the hours above to work directly with our in-house professional.

Simple Alterations (No Fitting Required)

Schedule Simple Alterations Pickup
Schedule Simple Alterations Pickup

Drop-Off Locations

Santa Monica Dropoff Center: 2441 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Mar Vista Dropoff Center: 3839 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Hours

Everyday: 5am - 11pm

Excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving

Tailoring & Alterations (Fitting Required)

Set Fitting Appointment
Set Fitting Appointment

Fitting Location

Santa Monica: 2441 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Hours

Monday to Friday: 7am - 3pm

Excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving

The Perfect Fit Starts Here

Looking your best shouldn’t be complicated. At Big Waves Laundromat, we offer professional alterations, tailoring, and sewing services designed to make your clothes fit better, feel better, and last longer.

From quick repairs to precision tailoring, every piece is handled with expert care and over 30 years of experience. Whether it’s a simple fix or a custom fit, we make it easy to get exactly what you need.

Our Alterations, Tailoring & Sewing Services Include:

  • Simple repairs like zipper replacements, button fixes, and patching

  • Hemming, resizing, and garment adjustments for the perfect fit

  • Custom tailoring with in-person fittings by our expert seamstress

  • Repairs and alterations for formal wear, business attire, and everyday clothing

  • Convenient drop-off at any location for basic services

  • Dedicated fitting hours for more complex alterations

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FAQs

Dry Cleaning & Alterations

  • Yes, we have an excellent eco-friendly process and lots of capacity at our store. You can order a pickup here or drop off at one of two locations.:

    Santa Monica Dropoff Center: 2441 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Mar Vista Dropoff Center: 3839 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

  • Yes. We offer pickup and delivery for all dry cleaning and laundry clients. Place order here.

  • We typically return clean dry cleaning to you within 72 hours.

  • We offer alterations on all kinds of clothing. Bring your item(s) into 2441 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 to inquire about price.

  • Yes, it does! You get 50% your first dry cleaning order. Use code drycleaning50 for in-store drop off or pickup/delivery. You can enter the code when you place pickup order or mention it to staff when you drop off.

Big Waves vs App-Based Laundry Services

  • Yes. Many customers choose Big Waves as a local alternative to Rinse, Poplin, SudShare, Hampr, and other app-based laundry and dry cleaning services because we clean laundry in our own laundromats with real local staff.

  • Unlike app-based services that outsource laundry, Big Waves operates physical laundromats in Los Angeles. This means better quality control, real accountability, and consistent results.

  • In many cases, yes. We offer transparent pricing and 50% off first-time laundry service or dry cleaning, with no surge pricing or hidden fees.