Alteration and Repair Service
Behind every great outfit is a great tailor. Let our tailors make your clothes fit you perfectly and comfortably!
Buying off-the-rack clothes is convenient. You find a style you love, it’s right on-trend, and it checks all your boxes – except one. The fit. The sleeves can be too long, the waist doesn’t sit just so, or maybe the hemline just feels off.
But you don’t have to settle, and you definitely don’t have to start all over. At Martinizing Cleaners, we can make the clothes you already love work for the way you live right now. Whether you’ve dropped a size, changed your shape, or simply want to feel your best in everything you wear, we’ll get your garments looking and feeling just right.
Look your best every time you step out the door. Book your fitting or pickup with Martinizing Cleaners today and love how everything fits you again!
The Difference a Great Fit Makes, Every Single Day
Think tailoring is just for tuxedos and special occasions? Not quite! It’s the everyday upgrade your ill-fitting clothes need. Even your go-to jeans or favorite work blouse can feel elevated with a few thoughtful adjustments.
Better Shape and Silhouette
When your clothes fit you just right, they highlight your best features and fall exactly where they should to showcase a tailored silhouette. That kind of polish gives you an instantly more put-together look, even if you’re just running errands or heading into the office.
Boosted Comfort
A waistband that doesn’t pinch. A sleeve that doesn’t ride up. These little fixes make a big difference in how your clothes feel as you go about your day.
Longer Wear Life
Tailored clothes last longer. A great fit helps prevent fabric strain and uneven wear, meaning your favorite items stay in rotation for years, not months.
Sustainable Style Starts with Altering What You Already Own
Altering what you already have is one of the easiest, smartest ways to build a more sustainable wardrobe. It keeps your favorites in rotation longer, saves you money, and helps reduce waste in a big way. At Martinizing Cleaners, we’re all about making clothes last and not ending up in a landfill.
Here’s how alterations and repairs support a more sustainable lifestyle:
- Reduces textile waste by extending the life of garments that would otherwise be discarded.
- Cuts down on constant buying by making your existing clothes fit better than anything off the rack.
- Lowers your fashion footprint by avoiding the energy and resources used in manufacturing new items.
- Encourages thoughtful consumption by helping you appreciate and invest in what you already own.
- Supports circular fashion – repair, reuse, and tailor instead of replacing too soon.
Types of Alteration and Repair Requests We Handle
From simple fixes to tricky tailoring challenges, our alteration and repair team at Martinizing Cleaners handles everything with expert hands and a keen eye for detail. A perfect fit is just the beginning. From tailoring basics to detailed repairs, we revive every garment with precision and pride.
Everyday Adjustments and Repairs
- Hemming pants, skirts, and dresses
- Taking in or letting out waists
- Shortening sleeves or straps
- Repairing small tears, holes, or snags
- Replacing or tightening loose buttons
- Fixing broken zippers
Tailoring for Structure and Fit
- Reshaping blazers and jackets
- Tapering pants or adjusting leg width
- Shoulder and sleeve tailoring for dress shirts and suit jackets
- Custom alterations for uniforms or work attire
Special Garment Expertise
- Wedding dress alterations and preservation
- Suit and tuxedo refinements
- Children’s clothing adjustments
- Gentle handling of silk, wool, lace, and other delicate fabrics
In-store or From Home
Complimentary Sizing Help
If you schedule an alteration with pickup and delivery, just drop a quick note with your measurements or hem requests inside your pickup bag. Our team at Martinizing Cleaners offers complimentary sizing assistance at both our Danville and Livermore locations, or you can send us your fit requests remotely in just a few simple steps.
Here’s how to make sure we get your fit right:
Write It Down
Include a note with specific measurements (waist, inseam, sleeve length, etc.) and any requests like “shorten 2 inches” or “taper leg.”
Bag It with Your Clothes
Drop the note inside your pickup bag so our team sees it right away.
Call or Email Us
Prefer to talk it through? Just give us a ring or send your instructions by email.
Stop by for a Quick Sizing
Come into either our Danville or Livermore location for a complimentary fitting with our staff; we’re happy to help you on the spot.
However you choose to share your sizing info, we’ll make sure the finished fit is clean, crisp, and made to feel like it was tailored just for you.