Tailors - Share your tailor or ask for recommendations

j nyc · **Joined:** Tue May 25, 2010 3:33 pm **Posts:** 7

question---
a few years ago i had a theory black blazer tailored. the tailor took it in way too much at the waist. the blazer looks fine unbuttoned and/or over a shell... but buttoned over a dress shirt = hot mess. so tight.

because the sides were taken in when it was originally tailored, it's highly unlikely another tailor would be able to "let it out," right?

Alterations Needed · **Posted:** Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:56 am

j nyc wrote:

question---
a few years ago i had a theory black blazer tailored. the tailor took it in way too much at the waist. the blazer looks fine unbuttoned and/or over a shell... but buttoned over a dress shirt = hot mess. so tight.

because the sides were taken in when it was originally tailored, it's highly unlikely another tailor would be able to "let it out," right?

Hi j nyc!

Depends on whether or not the original tailor left any fabric for lee-way when they took it in. If you can peak under the lining you might be able to see if there's any extra fabric at the seam. If not, I've heard of tailors adding fabric to garments to let them out, but I doubt this can look very clean, or they might have a hard time matching the fabric exactly. If it really bothers you, maybe you can get creative and ask your tailor about adding ruching or a waistband to the area to allow for extra fabric, but also give it a stylistic element to cover up the fact that there's added fabric there?

Otherwise, If you can just wear it unbuttoned and have it look fantastic, that's not so bad of a thing. I prefer the look of blazer jackets unbuttoned anyways. =)

funsizedpetite · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:29 am **Posts:** 1

Hi all!
Any recommendations on tailors in Houston, TX near the Rice U/Medical Center/West U area? Thanks!

iamyogo · **Joined:** Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:00 am **Posts:** 1

Bay Area, CA (East bay - Tri-Valley (Pleasanton/Dublin/Livermore))

Essy's Tailoring & Clothier
4555 Hopyard Rd # 18
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 734-8088

kurisu · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:58 pm **Posts:** 16

San Diego County:

La Moda Fine Tailoring
5375 Kearny Villa Road
Suite 114
San Diego, CA 92123

I even left them a review on yelp, which is easy to find since I mentioned that I'm petite! :]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-moda-fine-tailoring-san-diego

Jeneva87 · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:13 am **Posts:** 14

I never get anything altered. Maybe I should start? It may leave me with more options:)

tokvoj · **Joined:** Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:12 pm **Posts:** 3

Hi everyone!

I just moved to Manhattan, NY from Chicago and am in dire need of a good tailor or alteration company.... preferably located in Manhattan.

Thanks in advance!

musketeerlady · **Posted:** Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:54 pm

Hi tokvoj,

A Theory SA recommended Alteration Concept in NYC, who seems to have pretty good reviews on Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/alteration-concept-manhattan

Common complaint is that they're more pricey and are often late, but first-timer gets a 10% discount by mentioning Yelp. The Theory SA specifically recommended them to me because they've worked with Theory suiting materials before and customers were happy with the result. I haven't made the trip yet, so will have to update later for a personal review.

tokvoj · **Joined:** Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:12 pm **Posts:** 3

Thanks musketeerlady for the recommendation.

I will check out Alteration Concept in NYC, I am in two weddings this year and will def need alterations done. Will come back here to post a review afterwards. :-)

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Height: 5'3" / Weight: 115lbs / Shoes: 6.5 / 32-28-34

shortlatte · **Joined:** Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:37 pm **Posts:** 1

Hi! I live in Denver, Colorado and am looking for a good tailor, reasonably priced. I live in central Denver. Thanks!

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