Because I will be leaving for a trip soon and my regular tailor was unavailable today, I decided to try this company for tailoring.
I sought hemming for 2 pairs of high-waisted pants, repair of a Colombia travel shirt, and a possible sleeve alteration to another shirt.
During a phone call, we discussed a "Friday or Saturday" pickup. The woman said they could have the tailoring completed by Friday (five days, including the day of drop-off), that it would cost $22 per pair of pants, and that she would quote the shirts upon my arrival.
When I arrived, while I was waiting, she handed a batch of clothes to another customer. As the customer was partially out the door, she interrupted them to reclaim several articles she had mistakenly given them that belonged to a different customer.
After finishing with that customer, she answered my question regarding the shirt repair, saying it was not something to repair and that I should return the shirt to the seller. Moments later, she said she could try to fix it.
We then discussed tailoring my pants. I asked for her opinion on the length since it was a style of pant I had not worn before. I showed her some reference photos and explained that I wanted them to look good because they were meant to impress my girlfriend.
She mentioned sending pictures to my girlfriend for her opinion. I replied that it was a good option but that I could probably gauge the correct length once I saw the pants on.
She stepped away for a moment. I called my girlfriend to check her availability.
The woman then said from across the room that it would be an extra $8 per pair of pants.
I asked why.
She said it was because they were "different pants" and that "this was taking long."
I said that was too expensive because my regular tailor, who was simply unavailable that day, charges less than their starting price.
She told me to go to my regular tailor.
I then asked about the shirt repair.
She said it was probably better to have it done there as well.
I thanked her and left.
Regretfully, I will not be recommending this company under most circumstances. I will be returning to my regular tailor at The Hanger Dry Cleaning on 4th when they are available. read more