Clive, Iowa's Trusted Tailor

Your Clothes,
Perfected.

Expert alterations, custom sewing, and home repair — done with care, precision, and a personal touch that only Betty can deliver.

20+ Years Experience
100% Satisfaction
Local Clive, IA
Tailor working on a garment with sewing tools and fabric
Craftsmanship Every stitch counts

Services Built Around
Your Needs

From a simple hem to a full home repair project — we handle it all with the same attention to detail.

Garment Alterations

Hems, waistbands, darts, and full restructures. Your clothes fit like they were made for you — because they will be.

  • Pants & Jeans
  • Dresses & Skirts
  • Suits & Blazers
  • Shirts & Blouses

Home Repair

Minor fixes around the house done right. From furniture repair to small maintenance tasks — call us and get it sorted.

  • Furniture Repair
  • Window Treatments
  • Blinds & Shades
  • General Fixes

Custom Sewing

Need something made from scratch? Custom quilts, pillows, bags, or special-order garments — your vision, our hands.

  • Custom Quilts
  • Pillows & Cushions
  • Reusable Bags
  • Special Orders

Emergency Fixes

Zipper busted before the big event? Torn seam ruining your favorite outfit? We offer quick-turnaround repairs for urgent needs.

  • Zipper Replacement
  • Mending & Patching
  • Button Replacement
  • Same-Day Service
Free Consultations
Walk-Ins Welcome
Locally Owned & Operated
Betty working at a sewing machine in her Clive workshop
Close-up of colorful fabric and sewing tools
20+ Years of
Craft

A Lifetime of
Stitching It Together

Betty Tailors started from a simple belief: your clothes should work for you, not the other way around. What began as a passion for sewing grew into a trusted Clive business serving the greater Des Moines area for over two decades.

Whether it's a wedding dress that needs a last-minute adjustment, a favorite pair of jeans that's seen better days, or a home project that's been sitting on your to-do list — Betty treats every job like it's her own.

Precision Every measurement matters
Reliability On time, every time
Personal Touch You'll know Betty by name
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What Our
Neighbors Say

"Betty fixed my wedding dress two days before the ceremony. I was panicking and she just calmly said 'I'll handle it.' She did — and it looked perfect."

M
Married in '23 Clive, IA

"I've been bringing all my alterations here for years. Betty remembers my measurements and always makes sure the fit is right. That's the kind of service you can't put a price on."

R
Regular Customer West Des Moines, IA

"Called about a broken drawer slide and a torn curtain. She not only fixed both but showed me how to avoid the problem next time. Honest, helpful, and fast."

D
Homeowner Clive, IA

Got a Project in
Mind?

Drop by or give us a call — we'd love to hear about what you need. No job too small, no question too simple.

Visit Us or
Give Us a Ring

We're conveniently located on University Blvd in Clive. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, or call ahead to schedule a consultation.

Address 8527 University Blvd
Clive, IA 50325-1069
Hours Mon–Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: By Appointment

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