Uniforms · Sacramento
Military and service uniform alterations.
Uniform work has a right answer. Placement is specified, spacing is specified, and an inspection doesn't care that it was close — which is exactly why it suits a shop that measures everything twice.
We alter service uniforms for the Sacramento region across all branches, plus law enforcement, fire service, and other uniformed professions.
That covers dress uniforms tailored to regulation, insignia and rank placement, name tapes, ribbons and badges, and the ordinary tailoring — hems, waists, sleeves, tapering — that makes a uniform sit properly.
Bring your regulation reference if placement is specific to your unit. We'd rather work from your standard than assume.
8889 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
Placed to regulation
Insignia, rank, ribbons, and name tapes positioned to the measurements your standard specifies.
All branches and services
Military dress and service uniforms, plus law enforcement, fire, and other uniformed professions.
Fast when it's needed
Inspections, ceremonies, promotions — the dates that simply don't move. Call and we'll work to yours.
What we handle
Military and Service Uniform Alterations — the full range.
- Dress uniform tailoring to regulation
- Insignia and rank placement
- Name tape and patch application
- Ribbon and badge mounting
- Trouser hemming and tapering
- Jacket and blouse take-in
- Sleeve length adjustment
- Waist adjustment
- Law enforcement and fire service uniforms
- Rush work for ceremonies and inspections
Getting placement right
Placement rules are precise and they differ by branch, by uniform, and sometimes by unit. We work from your regulation rather than from memory — if you bring the reference, we'll follow it exactly.
It also changes as you do. Promotions, new ribbons, and unit changes all mean re-placement rather than a fresh uniform, and that's quick work when it's the only thing needed.
Fitting a uniform that has to be worn all day
A dress uniform is judged standing still, but it's worn for hours. We fit for both — clean lines under inspection, and enough through the shoulder and seat that it's still wearable at the end of a long ceremony.
Duty uniforms for law enforcement and fire service get fitted differently again, around equipment and vests, so the garment works with the load rather than against it. Tell us what you carry and we'll allow for it.
Common questions
Military and Service Uniform Alterations — questions we're asked
- Do you alter military dress uniforms?
- Yes, across all branches — tailoring to regulation plus insignia, rank, name tapes, ribbons, and badge placement. Bring your regulation reference if placement is specific to your unit and we'll work from it exactly.
- Can you sew on patches, name tapes, and rank insignia?
- Yes, positioned to the measurements your standard specifies. Promotions and unit changes usually mean re-placement rather than a new uniform, which is quick work.
- Do you alter police and fire department uniforms?
- Yes. Duty uniforms are fitted around equipment and vests so the garment works with the load rather than binding against it — tell us what you carry and we'll allow for it.
- I have an inspection next week. Can you turn it around?
- Usually. Ceremonies, inspections, and promotions don't move, and we keep capacity for that. Call 916-988-8822 with your date.
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Areas served
Serving the Greater Sacramento area
Our shop is on Greenback Lane in Orangevale, in Sacramento County — and customers travel to us from right across the region. These are the cities we see most.
- Orangevalewe're here
- Sacramento10–20 min · same county
- Citrus Heightsabout 5 minutes
- Fair Oaksabout 8 minutes
- Folsomabout 12 minutes
- Rosevilleabout 15 minutes
- Rancho Cordovaabout 15 minutes
- Carmichaelabout 12 minutes
- Granite Bayabout 12 minutes
- Elk Groveabout 35 minutes
- Gold Riverabout 15 minutes
- Antelopeabout 15 minutes
- Rocklinabout 20 minutes
- Lincolnabout 25 minutes
- Loomisabout 20 minutes
- El Dorado Hillsabout 20 minutes
Somewhere else in the Greater Sacramento area? Call 916-988-8822 — we almost certainly cover you. See all areas.
Book your military and service uniform alterations.
Call the shop and we'll talk you through what's involved and give an honest quote.
Call 916-988-88228889 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662