Exceptional quality tailoring, and fast! I normally do not take time to write reviews, but Emel went above and beyond, and I can not say enough about my experience with Kingston Tailor Shop. I needed a dress enlarged in the back/thorax area, and I knew that it would be a tricky fix. I had initially brought my dress to another tailor in the area, but I was told that it was a complicated repair, and that they were too busy to accommodate me. So I tried Kingston Tailor Shop. Emel was kind and incredibly efficient--- she enlarged my dress, hemmed it, and pressed it, and it was ready in 24 hours. She worked late into the night to fix it, and didn't even charge extra for the rush. I got the feeling that she truly loved sewing, and she saw this dress project as a challenge. She did an amazing, professional job, and you can't even tell that the dress has been altered - it looks perfect. And she charged me a very reasonable price. I have found the unicorn of tailors, and will never go anywhere else! read more

Kingston Tailor Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

I had her make alterations on several pieces and she did an excellent job. She is very pleasant and professional. She's fair, but not cheap--it's in the Princeton area. She appears to work alone. I was not in a rush and even extended the pickup date. Don't know how she is regarding work needing a fast turnaround time. read more

Excellent quality tailoring. Went here to shorten jeans with the original hems and she did a beautiful job!

Must recommend! It was a pleasure to get my suit and pants altered by Emel She was so nice and welcoming to me as a first time guest. It was very smooth working with her and she is very knowledgeable and skillful in her craft. She also was able to finish the job quickly for me as I was on a time crunch read more

I was distressed to find numerous moth holes in 4 tailor-made suits. I called other tailors. Their recommendation was to throw them out or donate them. I found Emel who told me she would do her best to restore them. The result exceeded my best expectations. Most holes were unnoticeable, and a couple, only upon very close inspection. She is superb and highly recommended. read more

Great job done by Emel. She altered a dress and another outfit for me and did everything I asked. Only downside is that it took slightly longer than I would have liked. read more

Emel of kingston tailor shop is amazing! she did a rather complicated job for me. it was done perfectly. and she was so pleasant to work with. i will go back to her for any other alterations i have in the future. read more

Emel did a wonderful job on my dress, fits me well now. Highly recommend Emel and her shop

Saved my suit sleeved that were butchered somewhere else. Thank you so much! Will come back again.

I had some last minute alterations that needed to be done before a wedding. I had a bit of short deadline because of my failing to try on the suit earlier. Emel was kind enough to accommodate my last minute request. The quality and reliability of the work was great! She was very kind and helpful. I'll be bringing all my future alterations back to this shop. read more

I was lucky to find this tailor so close to my residence. I've had two suits tailored here and the quality of work was stellar. I recommend anyone who's looking for great service to stop here. read more

Kingston Tailor Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

Terrible experience here - I brought one dress in with the request that it be taken in a little at the side seams. I made it clear that it was a dress for a wedding, and I would be traveling abroad for it, so I needed it in a timely manner. The seamstress told me that she can have it done in a week (completely on her own timeline, I did not try to push her to get it done faster), which truly should have been more than enough time, and was perfect for my needs. She also gave me a quote for approximately how much it would cost ($60-$80), and I watched her write on her calendar when she would have it done, and when I would be leaving the country for the wedding, to remind herself it needed to be prioritized. When I called to see if I can come pick it up (the day after she initially told me it would be ready), I was told it was not ready yet, and I would have to come in the following night to get it. Annoying, but I understand that sometimes things come up. When I finally heard from her the following night, after getting her voicemail twice, she told me it was not done yet, but she would work all night to make sure it was done, and I could even get in the morning. I called her in the morning and got her voicemail again, so I left a message stressing that I needed to pick up my dress that day (this is now Tuesday when it was supposed to be done on Saturday, and she marked on both her calendar and her order slip that I was leaving on Wednesday). She called me back about two hours later, letting me know it would be done in another hour or two. Fine, I wouldn't be able to get it until after work anyway, at this point. I told her I would see her around 5:30. When I came in at 5:30, she told me she was still finishing up... No apology for the EXTENSIVE delay, basically making excuses that she didn't know it was going to be so difficult because of the boning... But she could tell there was boning in the dress when I brought it in, she even commented that first day that it was strange that there was no boning in the side seam, which is the only place I needed it taken in, anyway, so I don't really understand how that could have taken her by surprise, or caused so many complications. She also took the hanger straps off of the dress (which was strapless), which is an issue since I need to hang it to prevent wrinkles. The dress turned out fine, but I cannot possibly give her more than one star, especially since she ended up trying to charge me more than what was initially quoted to me, despite being extremely late on delivery. I would have completely understood if she was transparent with me and had given me a call when she realized it would take her more time to get it done than she thought, but with the constant promises that it would be done tomorrow and it consistently wasn't ready, it all felt like excuses to try to squeeze extra money out of me and her trying to give me a "reason" for it being so late, even though she assured me she would have it done with plenty of time when I first brought it in. If she was too busy, she should have let me know. I wish I had a better experience here, especially since I picked them specifically because of the positive reviews I saw, but I will not be returning this shop, and unless you are willing to put up with potential for days worth of delays AND an increase in price, I do not suggest you do, either. read more

I came to Emel with a wedding dress alteration to the bustle a few days before my wedding, and even though she was so busy, she graciously agreed to help us. She was so personable and friendly, really made us feel welcome, and did a great job on the dress. We really appreciate her help, and her work to make sure all goes well on Saturday, instead of tripping over my train :) thank you Emel! read more

Outstanding job on a slip cover for my sofa. I can highly recommend the service for its professionalism and efficient delivery. I will definitely use Kingston Tailor Shop again. Very friendly! read more

I brought my gown in for some complicated alterations and she kindly and enthusiastically helped me and was able to get the dress done in less than 24 hours. True craftsmanship and attention to detail. I highly recommended and will definitely return! read more

I had read about this place is great & all that. My experience was exactly opposite. I went in with 5 jackets & immediately one the owner greeted, announced that the co-owner who happens to be her husband is going out of country in few days. Also she made sure that I know how much it's for each type of repair/alteration is going to cost, it was in no way cheeper than big box store tailor shop. I felt that she was concerned weather I can pay or not At that point I walked out with making an excuse that I forgot to bring in my dress shirt & slacks for proper measurement. They may be great at what they do, just be cautious that you may be surprised pleasantly or otherwise... read more

Knowledgeable, chill, very talented, and fairly priced. I love the Gundems and will always go here if I need an alteration and am in the Princeton area. If you see me anywhere, and I'm wearing something with an excellent fit, know that I probably had it altered here (or Master's in Philly). read more

Excellent alterations, reasonable prices, very friendly service - what more could I ask for? Best tailor I've tried in the Princeton area. read more

A real gem of a place! I came across this shop after scouring the whole surrounding Princeton area for a REAL tailor shop, not one of those dry cleaner-tailor combos. The lady who runs this is very gregarious and welcoming but more importantly she does an amazing job with her alterations. I used to have an expensive tailor in Manhattan who used to take 2-3 fittings to get my pants fitted right but at Kingston she gets them right on the first try, which is great for me as its a 20 minute drive for me each way! I take my clothing and tailoring very, very seriously and if you do too don't hesitate to bring your goods here. I've been at least 5-6 times in the past 9 months and been happy with every visit. read more

Amel/Amil is truly one of the sweetest human beings. She saved me from multiple bad bridesmaid dresses and made me look and feel beautiful. She does fantastic work and gets everything done fast! If you have ANY important events coming up you want to go here!! read more

Such a wonderful experience! The owners were kind, helpful, and very prompt when I brought in my blazer to have shoulder pads removed. She took them out and sewed my blazer while I waited. I will definitely be returning! read more

This place is owned by a lovely couple who know their craft very well. We took several items for altering and were always happy with the results. They are one of best tailors in Princeton area. We definetely recommend their service. read more

I'm so glad I came here. My brother was getting married within 24 hours of me being in town, and I needed to alter my very oversized bridesmaid dress. Emel did it so beautifully and so quickly, not to mention she is very kind, and detail-oriented. I could not have asked for a better experience. read more

Many of my friends have recommended this tailor shop as the best in the Princeton area -- and I must say, I totally agree! I had a rather complicated alteration that was needed on a formal gown, and the owner/seamstress came up with a solution that was creative, affordable and made the dress look even better than before... she customized the gown in a very professional way - you'd never know it had ever been altered. The service is very friendly, and they give you the personal care and attention that you'd want when entrusting your special items of clothing for alterations. A great establishment!! read more

Excellent quality work - meticulous attention to detail! Very friendly and attentive service. Always have items ready when promised. Highly recommend read more

Fantastic tailor shop. The owner is knowledgeable, meticulous, and very dedicated. For example, when I needed a rush job on a pair of pants she drove twenty minutes to drop them off at my house for no extra charge. Needless to say the pants were perfectly altered. I used to have my clothes tailored in Manhattan but Kingston Tailor Shop provides better alterations at more reasonable prices. I highly recommend their services. read more

Master tailors! Husband and wife business where they provide excellent service and outstanding workmanship and treat you like family. I needed my dress for our son's wedding altered but because of the type of fabric Mrs Gundem took the time to do the alteration all by hand. Absolutely amazing! Look no further, they are the real deal! Would recommend Kingston Tailor Shop 110% read more

shes the best!!!! makes clothes fit great, like none other!

Excellent work. Friendly, reasonably priced and reliable. I have been using Kingston for years and they have only produced great work. Best in the Princeton area! read more

They tailored my traditional styled suit jacked to a modern, slimmer fitting style. Impeccable. Really amazing work. Suit jacket fits marvelously. And the husband and wife owners are really nice. Great workmanship and great service. I will be going here for all my tailoring needs. read more

I don't understand the good reviews for the Kingston Tailor Shop. Several years ago my wife took a jacket there requesting that the tailor shorten the sleeves. My wife put the jacket on and the tailor only put 2 straight pins in the sleeve to know where to sew it. As my wife was removing her pinned jacket, one of the straight pins had pulled out a little and; my wife later told me that she was a little concerned that the straight pin was in place properly since their tailor only pinned the jacket in two spots. Also if that straight pin pulled out, it would have only been pinned with one pin. But, my wife, not wanting to insult the tailor, figured that their tailor should know what she was doing. When my wife picked up her jacket, the sleeves were way too short. She didn't discover this fact until she arrived home with the finished jacket. By then my wife was out the cost of the jacket and the alteration. And her jacket was then too short to wear. read more