Thank God for Arthur. After having been quoted some laughably absurd amounts of time (six months?!?) and of money (five hundred dollars?!?!?) for the hemming of my wedding dress, I finally and gratefully found Chasing Tailor. Two weeks later, my dress is perfect and I'm not broke. I'm not sure how many brides-to-be will remember the tailoring of their dress to be the most stress-free and fun part of wedding planning, but I do (no pun intended). I joined Yelp just to write this review, that's how good this guy is. THANK YOU!!! read more

Arthur altered a very complicated Ports 1961 sweater for me, and I'm so happy with it. It had batwing-like dolman sleeves, and the shoulders were too wide, making me look like a football player. I put it on for him, and he marked everything with chalk and had it done within 2 weeks. When I came back to try it on, the shoulders were still slightly too wide, so he altered it for me right then and there. I have to admit that I was a little worried as I would've been with any tailor since the sleeves were so complicated, but it turned out beautifully and looks very chic. I paid $35, which I thought was fair. read more

Arthur is a talented tailor and a relaxed joy. He spruced up my two piece suit to perfection and on time.

I found Arthur here on yelp, so it only serves to reinforce the high reviews. He's friendly, committed to good work and flexible. When I needed a dress altered for a holiday party, he had it ready and in tip top shape in just two days. The dress fit beautifully, and he was able to help me make the call on a few accessories as well. The price was well worth the service, and I'd recommend him to my best friends. read more

Arthur is a wizard, and turned my baggy ill-fitting suit into a perfectly tailored masterpiece. If he doesn't call you when your clothes are ready, simply text or call and ask, as it probably is done and ready, but we are all slightly forgetful people when it comes to reminding (I left my suit there for 3 months before picking it up finally). Prices are also quite reasonable considering the skillful work done. You have to call him in order to get in, he's in a loft space in an industrial area. I would also call and set an appointment before heading over there, because there's a chance he might not be around all day. read more

Dropped off my wedding dress to be hemmed. Picked up and the hem was crooked and it had a dry cleaners tag on it. He quickly ripped off tag when he saw it. Enough said. Plus was they re-hemmed it when I pointed out it was crooked. read more

Quick and easy service! I had a suit that I'd thrifted that was way too big and had chunky shoulder pads. I was able to get the pants hemmed with cuff along with getting the jacket cropped and shoulder pads taken out. It was done in less than a week and it was perfect! read more

I loved my experience with chasing tailor. I had some pants that were from my husband that i wanted to fit me - as well as several other pos that needed minor alterations- this did such a wonderful job with everything. You would never know these are men's pants. read more

I only used Chasing for one small job but I was very happy with the work. Right when the weather turned into fall I got a tear next to the pocket on my only suitable jacket (also one I am addicted to and don't want to replace ever). Arthur took a look at it and said he could get it done but that it might cost as much as...well I won't say prices but it was very inexpensive. It was a very expensive jacket and I was dreading having to replace it, fixing it correctly saved me hundreds of dollars. In the end I came back, it was fixed up perfectly, end of story. read more

I don't have much experience having clothing tailored but my experience with Chasing Tailor did NOT live up to all the positive reviews here. I found Arthur and, to a lesser degree, Natalie, to be pretty unprofessional and actually quite rude. I brought in a jumpsuit, a pair of shorts, and a pair of pants in to see what was possible in terms of alterations, was quoted prices that felt high, but I thought since this place had been so highly rated, and their apartment is indeed charming, I'd go for it. I came back a week later to find that every item wasn't quite right in one way or another. The jumpsuit in particular had a strap on the back that, once the shoulder straps had been tightened, now lay in an extremely uncomfortable position stretching in a too-tight way across my neck and shoulders. The legs had also been unevenly hemmed. As we were troubleshooting the problems, Arthur suggested maybe adding a new, longer strap, but then realized the extra fabric from the jumpsuit had been thrown away, so this was now impossible. They suggested I wear it, even though it did not feel comfortable, get it dry cleaned (I had planned to bring it to a wedding), and see how it feels, inviting me to bring it back if I wanted it adjusted again. The pants I had the legs brought in on now were much too tight in the crotch, but luckily this was an easy fix. On the same trip--during their narrow window of time they see clients (5-7pm)--I also asked that they bring in the waistband on the pair of shorts I had previously had hemmed. These are a cool vintage pair with a partially elastic waistband. We pinned the waistband, it seemed like a good fit, and he mentioned that he'd replace the elastic as well. When I returned to pick up the shorts, they were overtightened once again--the combination of new, tighter elastic and the alteration now meant that the waist was too tight. It had been some weeks by this point--their time frame, as it turned out, just did not line up with my work schedule--and when I pointed out that the waistband was now too tight to Arthur, he sarcastically suggested that it wasn't the waist on the shorts, but rather that my waist could have changed sizes in the weeks since I'd been there! Not only is this an incredibly rude thing to say to a customer, but also was kind of manipulative? It seems pretty clear to me that replacing worn out elastic AND bringing in the waist of something pretty significantly might result in a piece not fitting in the way I expected. Having now paid these people $145 and been to their apartment three different times on their schedule (by the way, they take PayPal or cash only, which is also pretty inconvenient), and STILL not having the pieces fit the way I want them to, I felt frustrated but optimistic that I would come back and have this issue resolved. I was finally able to return today (my FOURTH visit; but luckily they did agree to let me come in outside their usual "fitting hours") and pick up the shorts. I tried to describe my frustration with this service so far, and especially Arthur's offensive manner the last time I was there. I didn't have cash and was not able to log into Paypal from their computer and left. I know I owe them another $20 but at this point, now more than a month later and with two out of the three pieces fitting worse than when I brought them in, I feel totally ripped off. Very, very disappointed in this business, in the entire experience, and really bummed that my new summer looks didn't work out as I envisioned. Hope this review helps someone else looking for alterations in the Bushwick/Williamsburg area. read more

I went in this joint with a fully ripped inseam. I went to a more conventional dry cleaning-tailor deal and they said 'you have to wash it' and they couldn't do it in less than a day. Dude here just gets to work immeadiatley no bs. You can tell the type of work I put on him is not his favorite type of thing, he even said he couldn't do a blown crotch. But shortly after he got right to work and knocked it out in ten minutes. What a lad. read more

I didn't just want to drop off my clothes at a laundromat to be altered and I was very impressed by this place. It's a small collective with an informal feel and personal service. Highest quality workmanship too. It was exactly what I was looking for: a tailor who I could trust and who would give extra care. The main guy, Arthur is laid back but very professional. Call ahead of time to make an appointment but if he's free he'll tell you to come on over. He did a great job taking in two shirts that I bought him. (Though I suspect he's very capable with more complex jobs.) He had me try them on and we talked about how I liked them to fit. He gave suggestions as to what would look best and talked about staying true to the original stitching and quality of construction. We schedule a fitting to make adjustments and then I picked up the shirts within a week and they were perfect. All the while discussing tea, wine, the neighborhood, the Brooklyn music scene and all sorts of fun stuff. I already recommended him to my friends. read more

I found Chasing Tailor on yelp over a decade ago. We started with reviving everyday wear pieces that were irreplaceable, stuff I couldn't let go and moved onto formal attire for interviews and wedding seasons. All with that high fashion rockstar edge. Arthur, Nathalie and their team were extremely compassionate and helpful in helping me through the next step and getting me into shape to look and feel my best. I've brought them denim for hems and patching, mix matched sized 3 piece suits from the same collections that I've gathered from across the country wherever I could find these dead stock, back season pieces, rare rock n roll collectibles, and have sent girlfriends n mischief makers their way in need of their high wizardry. The shop space is worth booking an appointment for. Just find something that you need taken in, hemmed, or throw up a patch onto. It's a lovely oversized creative space in a classic Brooklyn factory read more

Was very lucky to stumble upon Arthur's listing about 5 years ago when searching for somewhere to get some alterations. Have been many many times in those 5 years and have only experienced excellence in both tailoring and service. I find Arthur and Natalie an absolute pleasure to be around and to communicate with when detailing the many specifics of what I want done. Couldn't ask for a better set of people if you want alterations and the neighbourhood is lucky to have them. read more

I'm going to keep this short, despite everything I want to say. Arthur kept my clothes for 2 months, despite a 2 week promise (which honestly, is already really long). He stood me up not once but twice when I tried to pick up my clothes. I literally showed up to his place per his instructions that my clothes were ready, and 1) my clothes weren't ready, 2) he wasn't even there. After I called him for 20 mins saying I was outside his door, he texted me saying "oops, i guess i texted the wrong number." What? Two separate times too? He didn't even really apologize. The 3rd time when I actually got my clothes, he was 20 minutes late too. The work came out fine, and the only consolation is that he gave me a final discount on my tab (because I asked, he didn't offer). He comes off as pretty irresponsible and flippant. When I even showed up for my original appt, he accidentally triple booked the slot so there were 3 of us vying for his attention and changing in front of each other in his apt. I hope my experience is isolated, I'm just not sure how he could care so little and give such poor service in my case. read more

I needed to get a pair of men's pants and vest tailored for a wedding that was a mere two weeks away. Arthur was very accommodating given my time crunch, and I was able to bring my suit in the day that I called. His work space is really cool (it's in an awesome loft), and I felt right at home as I talked with him and played with the two tiny rat dogs that live there. He was able to tailor the pants in a way that did not make me look like a pudgy boy (it is no small feat to tailor men's pants to properly fit a woman's body) and made me feel super comfortable. The people that work there are also great, they are very hospitable (offered me water and ginger green tea), and exceptionally queer friendly. I would HIGHLY recommend them, especially for masculine presenting women that don't want to deal with homophobic assholes. read more

Did a bang up job on hemming up my new jeans. Fast, affordable, and communicative. I'll be stopping by again for sure!

This place saved me and they're awesome. They made my suit finally fit me. Well worth it.

I love Arthur, and he's truly a godsend. Listen, if you're expecting a "normal" studio in a storefront with "professional" features, this might not be the place for you. Arthur's phone operation is a little weird (I think it's his cell phone?) and takes getting used to. His studio is a big open loft/pad, with a kitchen, two funny little dogs, always lots of cool soul/funk/psych music blasting, interesting paintings everywhere, and oddball characters all around. Initially, I was skeptical about Arthur, perhaps because he shattered my expectations of a tailor. He's not the atypical image you may have: perhaps an old British man in a vest with a tie and slim pleated slacks and freshly polished wingtips, saying "How do you do sir? May I offer you a sprinkling water or perhaps a moist towelette to freshen up?" No, Arthur is the opposite. He's much more funky, much more rock'n'roll. When I arrived, I think all he said was "Sup. The changing room is over there," while his dogs barked at me on my way over to it. He himself dresses in super loose clothing, typically from the 70s, is most often barefoot, and I think another reviewer put it very accurately: he looks a lot like the muppet Floyd Pepper, and even kinda talks like him too. I won't say his clothes don't fit him, but he definitely wears them loose and so, I will be honest here, my initial thought was, "will this guy really tailor my clothes to fit me well?!" Then I returned for the results. And the results were phenomenal. Shirts and pants that looked like they were made just for me. Solid and consistent execution. And now constant compliments from everyone I know. So I knew I had misjudged Arthur, and I began to bring him most of my warddrobe over time. He's laid-back, funny, smart, friendly (always sure to offer me a drink), fast, and genuinely wants you to look your best. He brings his own opinions to play, but ultimately he says, "you're the driver," and wants you to be happy. So often times, I will say things that I like or don't like, bounce ideas off of him to get his feedback, and that helps me make a more informed decision. It should be said that his feedback is based more on a love of clothing and styles throughout history, rather than sticking to one exact style and knowing only that, as some tailors do. That is, you go to some tailors and they will make you look like everyone else, but I think Arthur is genuinely interested in making clothes unique to each person and what they like. So with that, he's incredibly knowledgeable at helping me nail the perfect fit that is just right for me. Also, I feel very comfortable chatting with him throughout the process, and I'm always learning new and intersting things from him about fashion, history, art, music, life in new york city, you name it. Quick response to the negative feedback about his timeliness and work: I will say Arthur seems a little bit scatterbrained at times, but he's never been late, and he's never stood me up, and he's never messed up a garment for me, and I've brought him easily 30 shirts, some jackets, and pants over the past year. What I have noticed is his business has picked up and he seems to be constantly overbooked, so I'm sure those were strange isolated events that were the result of being overwhelmed. But it looks like he's hired more assistants from what I've seen, so that should likely help. So maybe he's not for everyone. Maybe you're looking for that old british man with loads of politeness to suit you up for a wedding, and that's fine. But if you can vibe with the oddity of his character and his studio and the way he runs things a little differently, you will be happy you've worked with him. I've definitely found my permanent tailor for as long as I live in NYC. read more

The absolute BEST!!! It takes years in a city, especially NYC, to find a tailor that you can not only trust to do great work, but also have a real relationship with. Some never find it...but these guys are it. They're like your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or barber. And their caring is reflected in the results. I've had over 20 pairs of pants serviced including hems, tapers, waist alterations - everything imaginable - and have always been thrilled with the results. I really appreciate their high standards and the immense amount of self-respect they have for their craft. True artists - can't recommend enough! read more

I had a wool coat altered here that was a little too big and sloppy looking. It came back fit like it was completely custom made for me, and I'm incredibly pleased with the result. Note that you have to call beforehand; it's not a storefront. read more

I recently purchased a wool fabric coat from Buffalo Exchange and was astounded by its look. However, the Coat was far too big for me. So being someone new to getting clothing altered, I jumped onto Yelp to find a good reputable tailor. I found Chasing Tailor where the guy running it named Arthur located in a quite unpractical location in a Brooklyn Loft. He took care of the Coat in a short amount of time and before I knew it, the coat was fantastic and fitted perfectly. He didn't charge too much and was quite friendly about everything. If you need anything altered or tapered down a size, Go with Arthur. He'll do just what you need. read more

I found Arthur on Yelp and decided to give him a try after having little success with alterations done at neighborhood dry cleaners. I was extremely pleased with: the quality of his work, excellent customer service skills, reasonable price point, and flexibility in schedule. I like the fact that we will present the best option for you based on your price concerns, and the quality of your garment so you can make the best decision. I need to lose a few more pounds, but based on how good my clothes fit now, I kinda don't want to anymore!! read more

I called to see if i can come in to fix my dress..the guy was super rude on the phone. Sorry he wont be getting my business...

The best in town! This is some seriously high quality work with great prices and extremely fast turnaround. Arthur pays close attention to the details and makes sure he understands what you want before he does anything. Every time I bring him something, I'm confident that my treasured garments will come back to me exactly as I wanted them. (As opposed to some of the chop jobs I've gotten from dime-a-dozen corporate dry cleaner/tailors who don't give a damn about you). Arthur stands by his work and it's always a pleasant experience dealing with him. I'm extremely happy to have discovered this gem. I can't recommend him highly enough, but I'll try, because I selfishly want him to stay in business forever. If you need anything altered, fixed, patched, whatever, this is the guy for you. You will not regret it. read more

Arthur is really great at what he does. Best part, you feel like you're visiting an old-school tailor; conversation, service, the low-down on neighborhood events. Also, he delivers! Highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood. Call ahead to make an appointment. read more

First off, I am very specific about my clothes and Art gets the job done right. I've gone to his place three times, and have always been pleased with his work. Art definitely makes sure he understands very specifically what I was looking for and he's very easy to work with because he's patient. I also needed things turned around in a short time and he was able to do it for me. A+ read more

Best tailor ever. Saved my wedding dress. I ordered a dress that was much too small. Several tailors said it would be impossible to let it out any further but Arthur was able to do it and it looks perfect. Doesn't even appear to have had work done to it. Highly recommended for difficult and important jobs! And incredibly affordable! read more

An extraordinary tailor -- sad I only had things to repair. Although pair of pants -- a complicated pair of Yohji sweatpants made of parachute material had been poorly repaired and he got them back to their former glory seamlessly. Thank you for that. We realized when I went to pick up a shirt that it might look better with short sleeves, so that should be fun. Altogether the man and his art transcend yelp. Clearly though, I don't. read more

Arthur and crew did an excellent job tailoring my suit. His rates are reasonable and his studio is very cool. It's the kind of place that could only exist in Williamsburg. Make sure and make an appointment before showing up. read more

Arthur is an artist who works in clothing and other disciplines. He tailored several shirts, pants, shorts and a suit for me. He breathed new life into each of these items, turning them from forgotten sad sacks into every day favorites in my wardrobe. He is a skilled craftsman, but perhaps most importantly, he has an intuitive understanding of how contemporary visually oriented people, i.e. demanding New Yorkers, want to look and feel in their clothes. read more

I never had gotten anything tailored before, and so this is my first experience doing so. The tailors here are warm and inspired, just like the space. So far I have just gotten basic alterations, but I look forward to brining an interesting project to these artists one day. read more

Arthur is the kinda guy you want to know in NYC. As cool as the other side of the pillow, and super good at what he does. Try him

Found Arthur right here on yelp when I was in a bind to get not one, but TWO bridesmaids dressed hemmed. I brought to him two challenges: make it fast and make it cheap. He honored both very well! Arthur has a quick turnaround if you need it and has honest and reasonable pricing. He is great at his craft and currently is working out of a very unique space in Bushwick (though I think he is relocating soon). Definitely recommend him! read more

Arthur very kindly helped me out with a special project. I had some fabric that I wanted to turn into pillow covers -- I was a little bit nervous as I had found this fabric in Morocco years ago, and I knew making pillow covers was a bit outside Arthur's typical work, but he did a really professional job -- they fit the pillows perfectly, and they look beautiful on my couch. Clearly his talent is not restricted to tailoring clothes! Thank you Arthur! read more

Hands down my tailor for my NY life. Not only do they do exceptional tailoring, the creative loft atmosphere makes it a memorable/warm experience. I've used Chasing Tailor for just about every type of alterations- hem, dart- turns things not so flattering to fitting fab. They think outside of the box and always give me results I am beyond happy with! read more

Call ahead! I had to get my suit pants hemmed at the cuffs and Arthur did it for me while I was there. The quality of the hem and break were great! A lot of places I feel like will charge extra for rush. Great place, mad quick and very reasonably priced, like really quick cuz I have a wedding to hit up in two days. Definitely recommend especially if you need a quick job and don't have a regular spot. Thanks Arthur! read more

yup. fantastic. I was in need of last minute wardrobe help for a music video. Super helpful. Super fast. Got everything I needed. The main guy, Arthur, is also the founder of Williamsburg Fashion Week. I'll be sure to be checking that out too (9/17 & 9/18 at Glasslands). read more

Arthur is a wizard. Not only does he look the part with his specs, but he works magic with scissors and stitches. I've taken shirts and jackets and coats (no pants yet) his way, and he's known exactly what to do. I really appreciate that he does what a tailor is there to do: get your clothes to fit you the way YOU think they should fit. If you go in and tell him that you'd like something a certain way, by all means, if it can be done, he will do it. If you're unsure of what you want, he can advise you (better than most, i might add). If it can't be done or will be (cost) prohibitively difficult, he will let you know in advance. Seriously, the man knows his craft. The studio quite the sight as well: all sorts of artwork on the walls and an interesting selection of tunes in the background. Lest I forget to mention, he's also a genuinely nice guy to chat with. Honestly, I feel so fortunate to have such a craftsman within a 20 minute walk. read more

I chose Arthur based on his excellent reviews on Yelp and his work certainly lived up to them. He did a beautiful job on all my repairs (each of which was a different material, including mink fur) at a very fair price. Very pleased, will go to him with all my future repairs! read more