Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido has certainly seen a number of changes as far as businesses go in the last few years. People always coming and going, but one place that has remained a constant is Kay's Alterations. Though there are quite a few alterations and tailoring shops in downtown, Kay's has high marks on customer service and dependability.
The customers of Kay's Alterations definitely keep owner Natividad and her employees busy. As I photographed the business they stayed concentrated on their work meeting deadlines for customers. As I looked around the shop, they had everything from seat cushions to karate uniforms to slacks and dresses all waiting to be mended or altered. The walls are full of multicolor thread, and the sewing machines are ready to be worked for whatever task is at hand. Apart from the usual alterations they perform, they also do restyling of clothing, custom dress making, tailoring, alterations for formal wear and bridal wear. You can see by the awards for service hung proudly on the walls that they are vital to the community and are respected by their customers and neighbors.