I picked up a couple of pair of pants for myself and they needed hemming. The price of tailors has gone up quite a bit at the tailors I usually use. I used Yelp Projects to find a new tailor to use. After screening a few, I decided on Tailor Needle & Thread. I went last week, tried on the pants, and the tailor marked them up. He asked when I wanted them and I said I wasn't in a hurry - so we set the delivery date to one week out. I was there when they opened on the due date. I was greeted right away and tried on the pants. They did a beautiful job. The fit was perfect and the stiches virtually invisible. We recommend Tailor Needle & Thread and will continue to use them for our tailoring needs. read more

I brought a formal dress here to shorten the hem and adjust the 3/4 sleeves. I really appreciated Zim's suggestion to take the sleeves in. The initial work took three weeks, but the dress was still too long when I tried it on, and I was stepping on it. Although Zim initially disagreed, he adjusted it, which took another week. In the end, the workmanship was excellent and the final fit was perfect. It cost a bit more than expected, but the quality of the work made it worth it. read more

Very courteous and prompt. My dealings were brief but he did a great job on my daughter's formal dress and was easy to work with.

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Zim a few times now. He is extremely kind, gracious and service-oriented. Furthermore, his work is absolutely impeccable! read more

Zim was fantastic and worked so quickly!! He was my saving grace for my competition pants. Highly recommend!!

I took a coat there to receive a new zipper. They did a very outstanding job with the installation of the zipper. I only disappointment was it was a left-handed zipper versus a right hand, zipper, and that made a difference to me. read more

Tailor & Needle is the best! Tailor & Needle does professional-quality alterations. This is the place to go if you want your dress or business suit to fit perfectly. And they're convenient -- right by Woodfield on the first floor of an office building. read more

Very nice welcome. Extremely helpful. Would recommend!! I went in for a consultation and Zim gave great advice and helped me out a lot.

Zim (the tailor) is amazing! So far I've gotten 8 pairs of jeans and 3 shirts worked on by him, and EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. IS. FANTASTIC!!! I like to wear clothes that are fitted close without being too tight. Everytime he gets it nailed down perfectly. And one time where I wanted changed a little bit, he fixed it up quickly and easily. The prices are super reasonable, and he works with you on exactly what you and how you want it. I'm slowly getting all my clothes tailored to the fit I like and I guarantee you Zim is the tailor to get them all done perfectly! read more

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I brought in my son's military dress uniform to have patches sewn on shirts and coat. Their customer service and finished product was outstanding. The pricing was very reasonable. They were upfront with pricing and didn't add costs when I needed changes. Zim was courteous, detail orientated and efficient. He went above and beyond to help make the military uniform look pristine and precise. I will definitely be back and tell my friends. Highly Recommend! read more

Excellent service! I have been visiting Zim in his shop since this spring for a variety of alterations, including hemming dress pants, adjusting sport coats/blazers/suit jackets, installing buttons on different garments, etc. Zim and his team's work has been on point every time: precise, durable, and very clean. They make suggestions based on their experience when I ask for advice, but they also listen to my input, and will even often advise against certain alterations even if it means less money for them. I sincerely appreciate their service and will continue to come to them for my tailoring needs for the foreseeable future. read more

I had a shirt that was bitten by a silver fish and they fixed my shirt that had a hole from it in minutes.

I needed a dress tailored last minute (a week) before my sisters wedding. Service was quick, and nicely done. The price was very understandable. I would definitely recommend and will be a repeat customer. read more

Tailored a pair of PJ pants all the teenagers wear as day time clothes. Not cheap ($20) but we got what we paid for. Looks great and my teenager is very happy with the result! read more

I needed a last minute alteration in time for an evening wedding I was attending and I didn't know what to do. Tailor Needle & Thread came through and exceeded my expectations with same day pant leg helms. The service was so friendly and very accommodating. Next time I need any clothing alterations, I know where I'm going. Thank you Tailor Needle & Thread. read more

I should have written this review MONTHS ago.... I suck and I'm sorry. But, PEOPLE need to know about this place and this owner so it's better late than never. I purchased a dress from Macy's for a formal Christmas party for my boyfriend's job. The one at the store had a stain (of course) and it was the LAST one in my size (because that's just the way my life is when I NEEEED something). The lady at the register said they could order me one and have it shipped to my house. I said YAAAAAAS...and it was going to get to my house JUUUUST in time. (The party was less than a week away....nothing like a little procrastination to get the blood flowing!) The dress arrived and I thought nothing about trying it on with the shoes I bought because I knew that it fit perfectly at the store. So.... PLOT TWIST... I try it on the DAY.OF. the event...and it's about 70 feet too long. I. I'm not even kidding. Even with my tallest pair of heels (6 inches) the dress was still like an infinite amount of fabric that seemed to be growing by the minute....there was no way I could wear that dress. I had no backup plan other than just die. I found this tailor via the lifesaver known as google and I called them on a whim and I explained my situation in a voice that could only be described as OMGPLEASEHELPMEILLGIVEYOUALLMYMONEY. And Zim, was so calm and was like yeah not a problem come on down. So I did. We had exactly 7 hours before the event was supposed to start. I went down there and had a panic attack and he was this cool calm cucumber. He said, when do you need it by? I squeaked... can you get it done in 5 hours? Well of course he said yes and then said he would have it done in 3. And he did. Actually he had it done in like 2.5 hours. AND IT WAS PERFECT. The dress looked amazing. I cried like a baby. Which wasn't at all awkward for me..... but seriously... he pulled through like a freaking champ. GO HERE. GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY. JUST DON'T DO WHAT I DID. BECAUSE IT'S STRESSFULLLLLL. read more

Do not recommend. I walked in to get a dress tailored. I thought I would be going in for a pleasant experience, but was mistaken. Owner was with another customer, looked at me, did not acknowledge me at all. I stood waiting for at least 5 minutes as he would look at me and continue talking to the other customer. I wouldn't do business with an establishment that gives preferred treatment to certain "people". As I am sure I was devalued one, for being a woman (as this establishment was certainly marketed for men and two, Black. Extremely unprofessional. read more

Five stars and a cookie for these guys. I've worked with a fair amount of tailors to purchase standard, "custom", and for real custom suits. Finally after all these years I have my go-to place. I've purchased multiple suits and shirts and had them tailored as well as having a number of other items altered. Work is excellent. Zim (owner) is a straight shooter and explains the ins and outs of the industry. He won't try to sell you anything you don't need and will ensure you are satisfied. read more

I was looking for a place to fix my daughter's prom dress, which I bought online but it's too big for her. I asked several places and decided to go with TNT due to the reasonable price and the nice store ambiance. The owner is very professional and nice to work with. The work includes the trimming of the front length and the tucking in from the waist down to the thigh in the back with the zipper area. My picky daughter is very pleased with the final product and it fits her perfectly! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

The best tailor around! Zim has been my guy for over 15 years for all needs from jeans and shirts through countless suits. From start to finish, Zim has made each article of clothing the best fit for me! If you have not checked him out, visit him at Woodfield Mall or St. Charles locations! He will surely take care of all your needs! read more

Tailor Needle and Thread is a unicorn. They have good prices and great craftsmanship. I am used to ordering made to measure suits. I then discovered that off the rack fits me just as well with minor alterations. The things that I love about made to measure are the shorter length of sleeves that leaves just enough of the shirt showing and the functional buttons. I accidentally found Needle and Thread because I was working in the burbs. Once I found out they can put in functional buttons, I took all of my old suits and had them put in. There is nothing like taking an old suit and having functional buttons put in. It's like having new suits that are as good as a made to measure or a bespoke suit. Owning suits that look good and fit well is worth the alternation. I have taken at least 7 suits and countless pants to Needle and Thread for alternations and the quality has always been great. I have even taken an overcoat and leather jacket. This is definitely a unique alternation shop that can do everything to really make all your clothing looks custom. Guys, having a proper length on sleeves and having functional buttons on suits can really make the suits worth wearing. read more

5 star experience. My suite was tailored fast and professionally. Will be getting suits tailored here again. The owners are okay with helping you get a fast turn around time. read more

Needle and Thread is a superb tailor. I have worked with tailors around the world and had several custom suits made in London and Hong Kong. Late last year, I went Keto and dropped 30 pounds. The perfectly tailored suits hung on me like a scarecrow lol. Not sure if I worked with Jimmy or Zim, but they first went through probably 10 suits and recommended a few be tossed because they were out of style or couldn't be tailored to match the previous fit for one reason or another. On the suits that they DID tailor, they fit perfectly. So much so, that when I picked up two more suits today I didn't even bother to put them on. I could tell that Mr. Dalipi would have preferred I do so that he could verify his work, but I know it would be good. When I got home, that in fact was the case. Bottom line, not only are they top craftsmen in their trade, but they are honorable men who recommended I not tailor suits which would not be worth the expense. Money out of their pocket, but the right thing to do. And speaking of money, their prices are very fair, particularly with space in Woodfield mall which can't be cheap. I found them through Nordstrom, who recommended them highly and said they refer all of the work they don't feel comfortable doing...and Nordstrom themselves are pretty good at what they do. One more comment...I had dropped off two suits sometime around March before this Covid nonsense and picked them up today, September 30th...almost 6 months. Prior to that, I had been in their shop twice. When I went in, I explained to Mr. Dalipi that I had lost the ticket from March. He didn't say a word, but went into the back room and retrieved both suits. Didn't ask my name or phone number. I am in business and have to remember names and its hard after only a meeting or two. Six months later? Forget it. I also told him I didn't remember if I had paid for the work, and he assured me I had. Anyway, well played Gentlemen. May you both live long and prosper! read more

I came here because Nordstrom tried to screw me over on getting my pants tapered. I'm so glad i came here because the work that Zin did was phenomenal. I had 5 pair of designer pants tapered to fit my style. He was very reasonable with the price and offered to go a little lower than what Nordstrom was offering me. He advised it would take a week to get done but he got it done a day earlier than promised. I tried all of the pants on and only 1 of them was too tight. This was most likely due to the material of the pants. He told me to take the pants off and he would fix it on the spot. 5 minutes later it was perfect. This is the type of excellent service I expect when I do business with someone. I definitely will be bringing in more work. read more

Tailor Needle & Thread - My 5 pair of paints that I had tapered for that "slim fit". Zin did such a great job. These fit perfectly! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

There are literally no other tailors I've ever been to that have done denim repairs as well as them. Fast turnaround, comes with a little higher price tag but its worth it. Also, they listen to your instructions. read more

I could not have had a better experience with Zim at Tailor Needle and Thread in the Woodfield Mall. I wanted a specific type of dress shirt for my wedding on relatively short notice (1.5 weeks) and received top notch service. They had a wide variety of shirts in stock and could order more if necessary. The amount of custom shirt options available blew my mind. My shirt was received and altered with plenty of time to spare in time for my big day. I felt Zim went above and beyond to make sure my shirt fit appropriately and looked good on me. I'm not really a custom dress shirt kind of guy for everyday at work, but if I was, I wouldn't hesitate to come back here. read more

Ok, they do a good job, but totally forgot to follow up with me to tell me the estimate. Had I not called more than a week later, I'm not sure they would have finished my dress. After my call it was finished 2 days later. read more

Dropped off prom dress for hemming. They prioritize their work according to the prom date which is fair for everyone and allows some accommodation for late comers. They hemmed a satin dress with a lot of flow for $75. Some kids that were dropping off their dresses the same day had coupons but I don't know how they got them. It's not that close to where I live but I will be back for other important alterations. read more

They did a great job on several dresses, shirts, and jeans I brought it. Everything came out perfect and on time. I couldn't have asked for anything more! read more

Literally the absolute best tailor in Michigan. I can't say enough things about this father son duo that can do no wrong!! They've rushed many orders for me and gotten items done perfectly and on time. I am so happy they're always around to help out!!! read more

This is the best place to go to if you need something done. Zim will give you the best price, best service and great final product. it's as good as it gets! I went here before to get a simple dress altered and was happy with the product especially if you need this last minute, they will get it done for you! They are professional, straight to the point - they don't go through the business talk and get money out of you. You walk in, tell them what you need done, they tell you how long it's gonna take, give you a price and come back for couple more fitting then that's it. You get your dress/suit back the way you want it and with the best price. The reason why I give this business so much praise is because this past september, I was caught in a dilemma where in I purchased my wedding dress from Demetrios and was told that my alterations was going to cost more than $500 bucks! (that is almost half the price of my dress!). I looked around for professional tailoring here and there - all over schaumburg area and I was running out of time (there are plenty of other businesses that can alter wedding dresses but they all charge around the $500 range for my wedding dress, who wants to pay that??! -- PS. My dress was very delicate, difficult alterations, made in lace and detailed embroidery). Then, i thought of tailor needle and thread, i came here 2 weeks before my wedding and they welcomed me with open arms, I told Zim my situation, he reacted instantly and understood what I needed done, fitted me, asked me how i wanted to look in it, came back for a couple more fitting and it turned out so well! My dress fit my like a glove and was even given the best price! They will work with your price and only require a small amount for down payment and you can pay them any time during your follow up fittings or when you retrieve your garment back. Don't think that because this business is inside woodfield mall, it's gonna cost you more and won't get the tailoring service you need. Zim has been in business for so many years and is very experienced with tailoring so if you ever think of getting your wedding dress altered, or any dress/suit altered - GO HERE! I can't stress this enough! read more

Tailor Needle & Thread - Wedding dress altered by Zim - dress is comobella, illusion back, made with lace and detailed embroidery. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I'm super short, so long dresses never fit me. I need so much alterations. I got my prom dress done here and it's so perfect. I wanted my dress long, but the lady that measures me suggested that It's better to have my dress off the ground or it'll be hard to walk in, so she'll make it 1/2 inch off the ground. I wanted it to be on the floor, but I decided to trust the professionals and I'm glad I did. It was a strapless and I needed it taken in too, and it fits so perfectly. I love my dress. It was a bit pricey, but it was reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Absolutely professional! Quality work! Personal touch! Not the cheapest option out there, but THEY ARE WORTH IT! read more

Good tailors are hard to find. This place was both good and hard to find. Hint: It's on the small middle level of Woodfield mall. Zim couldn't have been more professional and handled a challenging job like it was nothing. He walked me through the process, gave me a price up front, and delivered exactly as promised. My wife and I couldn't believe the amazing service we received! We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place. Father and son owned, and all about service. They went above and beyond in every respect. I have found "my" tailor. read more

Awesome experience. Had (2) pairs of pants altered. I needed a one day turn around and they came thru. When I picked up my pants, I wasn't sure that I liked the length. He showed me examples of different lengths and I chose one a bit longer. No problem, I walked the mall for 20 minutes and when I got back, both of my pairs of pants were done, and I loved them. I will definitely use them the next time I need alterations. read more

Great service! They hemmed my dress perfectly within a few days. It was a wrap dress with a hi-low hem that was way too long on me. When I picked it up and tried it on, it was the perfect length. Will definitely be returning! read more

Spresa and Zim (apologies if I spelled the names wrong) are amazing. They give honest feedback and do great work. I had some pants hemmed and the break I selected was too much. Zim gave me good advice and told me I should consider shortening it, so I did. He did it right there and he was right, the pants looked significantly better. I'll be going to them for all my tailoring needs. read more

I have had several blazers and a couple of suits altered here and they always do a great job. I have an athletic build and require almost all jackets to be re-cut. If I buy a suit, the pants need major work too as my waist is much thinner than the typical "drop" even slim suits have. Higher quality than the tailor in the stores, faster turn time and they carry suits and tuxes too. read more

Zim is such a wonderful man! I needed some measurements taken for a dress to be made abroad. I came to his shop to ask if I can pay him to do very specific measurements for the dress. He told me it's for free! He did it without hesitations and was happy to do it for me. I could just imagine how great he is to his clients! Such a good man! read more

My husband had a favorite coat that needed a two way zipper replaced. Tailor Needle & Thread did an excellent job. They used a quality zipper and did truly beautiful work. I would definitely use their service again, and recommend them to anyone needing a tailor. read more