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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Clothing alterations

    Clothing mending and repair

    Custom tailoring

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    29 days ago

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    6 months ago

    My favorite denim alterations to work with. Very professional and responsive to my question. Will be coming back for all my denim needs.

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    9 months ago

    Tore a pair of salvage denim jeans. BW was no fuss- finished early- kept a sentimental pair of pants going for years to come.

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    4 months ago

    did a great job on a waisting resizing in on a pair of momotaros:) took a bit but was well worth it

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic! My jeans are as good as new. Great location and friendly. Totally recommend.

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    3 years ago

    I drove an hour and a half to get two pairs of selvedge jeans hemmed and it was WORTH IT. Anthony does awesome work.

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    My go-to every time I need alterations to denim. He's dope.

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    Reasonably priced, quick turn around time, and new hem on my jeans + jacket looked great- would recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Blue Whale

    How much does it cost for knee hole repairs and reinforcement?

    Repairs start at $30. One knee would be $30, two knees are usually $40 to $50.

    Hi, can you do alterations keeping original hems? Thanks!

    Yes, although I recommend chainstitch hems. original hems are $50

    Do you only work with denim, or would you alter the length of a pair of chinos or dress slacks? I also have some men's dress shirts that could be altered, if you do that type of work as well!

    I can do trouser hems which is typical of chinos for $30. For dress pants and shirts you probably want a suiting tailor

    How much is it to alter the waistband on denim?

    Waist reduction is $55

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    Review Highlights - Blue Whale

    I have a pair of Gustins that I didn't really love the fit on, so I took them to Anthony and had him do a taper.

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