http://Courtney/ ([identity profile] courtney) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2014-10-27 01:45 pm
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Tailor?

Hi Friends,

I've grown increasingly dissatisfied with my tailor and am looking for a new one. Being 4'11" tall, I do need this service frequently (as does my Dad, although, he's not as little as me). Is there someone that you recommend? I'd like to stay local, but will travel for talent.
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[identity profile] axedmoon.livejournal.com 2014-10-27 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm 4'9".. I feel your pain. Will stick around to see others' replies.

[identity profile] genevra-mcneil.livejournal.com 2014-10-27 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Zoya in Teele did a great job on a few small jobs for me. She's not cheap but she's good. http://zoyadesigns.com/

[identity profile] mytheria.livejournal.com 2014-10-28 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
I'll second her. And she managed an alteration for $25 when I feared it was going to be $100+ (wedding outfit that by altering the shoulders she didn't have to refit the whole bodice).

[identity profile] somervillebeat.livejournal.com 2014-10-30 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Third vote for Zoya! I've gotten a lot of stuff altered there and they do a great job. It's much cheaper than other places I've found and so far I've been very happy with the result. It can take a while during peak wedding season though, as they do a lot of gown alterations.

[identity profile] somerfriend.livejournal.com 2014-10-27 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I got my used tux tailored for me at Jack's Tailoring in Porter Square based on recommendations either here or yelp, can't remember. I was satisfied, though I'm not an expert, so I can't offer an informed review.

[identity profile] rethcir.livejournal.com 2014-11-04 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
Jack is the man. He will be my tailor for life.

[identity profile] notnatalie.livejournal.com 2014-10-27 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I use the dry cleaners at the corner of Mass Ave and Cherry St in Porter Sq (the name escapes me) . Very courteous and nice people, I've only had pants done (hems and waists) but they did fine with those. Just picked up a pair of corduroys $1 0 for a hem job that he troubled to double stitch because it matched the original. I don't know if they do more complicated tailoring, though.

[identity profile] littlecitynames.livejournal.com 2014-11-09 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
I had them do a bridesmaid dress for me and they hemmed it badly and crooked. Not going back there.

two suggestions

[identity profile] prospecthillsom.livejournal.com 2014-10-28 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I've really liked Chris Fine Tailoring in Teele Square (Broadway) and also Simeon Tailor on Bishop Allen Drive in Central Square.
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