Walking in here was like being transported into an August Wilson play. You just don't find places like this anymore. Meticulously well kept, the small shop flirted faint scents of classic men's cologne and vintage leather. Even the other customers that walked in were older Black gentleman dressed casket sharp. This is a classy joint. I could instantly feel the pride of craftsmanship and love for the community in here. I was greeted warmly, and the younger of the two gentlemen behind the desk stepped up to help me. I wanted to get my Sherrick McManis Bears jersey tailored. So, I've been working out a little bit, and I'm a little vain- so what?- so I asked could they shorten the sleeves a bit to let these guns blaze in all their melaninated glory. The brother kept it a buck with me and said I would ruin the stripes on the sleeve. I could sense his advice was coming from a deeper place than just his expertise of tailoring--because he asked if I knew McManis personally. I do. But HE knew all about his career--even the high school Sherrick went to. He was a true Bears fan. He couldn't fathom defacing his beloved team's jersey. I took the advice. He could have done it anyway and made a quick sale, but he was above that. So needless to say, I'll definitely be back for my other trailoring needs. read more

Tailors Row - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was very excited to patronized a Black Owned alteration shop in my neighborhood that i am fairly new to, especially during a time, where a funds are low, time is valuable, and the world does not seem to respect how much our money contributes to the economy. However, I am highly disappointed in the service rendered. I needed a zipper fix. From what I assumed was a simple fix. The employee, an older guy with a salt and pepper beard, with a non-hospitable tone, decided to tell me that it wasn't and he don't know why I would think that. Thrown off by just meeting him. I stated that I am not a seamstress and this is why I brought it to him, lol! He told me that it would be $25 to fix and to pick it up Thursday of the following week. Although that price seemed a bit steep, I obliged, because again, I am not a seamstress! I left out, receipt in my hand, side-eyeing what I just experienced. I returned that Friday, the day after my pants should have been altered. I was greeted by that same guy. As he was helping other customers, he yelled out to me as I walked in. NO hello, may I help you, give me a second...nothing. "Could you give me 20 more minutes? he called out. I didn't know that he was talking to me, so I pointed to myself and said, "Who me?" He said, "Yes, I didn't know when your pants were due, I didn't write a date on there. You can take your pants and get a refund." Geesh, I thought, what is this guy's problem! I glanced at my watched and noticed I couldn't accommodate his request due to having to pick up my son. So, I told him that I would come back. (I should have just taken my item and left). I returned the next day, rung the bell, and walked in. I was greeted with a strong manly voice from the back of the shop. "Last name." He comes the side-eye again, because what kind of customer service is this? I told him my last name. He walked out, same guy, put my pants on the counter, walked away, without a word. What the hell???? I checked my pants and left. Never... again. 0 0 out of 10 WILL NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Every time I get something tailored it's done to the highest standard. Thank you for the great work!

They came through in a pinch when I needed a suit tailored for a wedding. The owner recommended tapering the back of the suit which made a huge difference. They delivered and all was good in the neighborhood. read more

The alterations were good. The reason I have them 3 stars is due to the unprofessionalism of the owner. There was a miscommunication of the original pick up date. I was asked when I needed my garment, I told them ASAP before Tuesday. The guy said since we are closed Monday the earliest you can pick it up is Saturday and they only had a gold zipper not black. I agreed to the gold zipper. I came in Saturday and the owner said No next Saturday because they had to ORDER the zipper. I was a bit annoyed since I did make it clear that I needed it by Tuesday and I chose gold because that's the zipper he originally said they had. Since my original deadline was missed. I had no sense of urgency on picking the dress up. I came in roughly 3 weeks later (Today). S/N I still would have given a good rating because though irritating, this did not effect me that much. Bad experience (the bad rating) When I came in the younger guy recognized me and said "Black Dress" right. I said "yes", and he proceeded to the back to get the dress. The owner for some reason kept asking me several times "your the one with the purple dress" I responded all several times "No Black Dress". Finally another older lady who works with him said "She said Black dress like seven times, why do you keep saying purple". Right there the OWNER literally cursed this woman out using actual profanity and yelling. He said and I quote "Where the F*** is her ticket" 3 times and continued to tell the women "you don't know what the f*** your talking about, so don't talk to me" he also told her to "shut the f*** up talking to him". I was appalled and the woman simply sat there. If this is how they communicate with each other, he should have pulled her to a more private area AWAY from the front. Like up the street, in someone's basement, that's 10 feet under ground would've been more appropriate for that language. I was never asked for the ticket, so to reference me in his disrespectful outburst as a customer was very inappropriate. I am not sure why he felt the need to keep asking anything, once he saw the other worker going to get my order immediately from recognizing me alone. It was a completely unnecessary and unsettling situation. Especially cursing a woman out in the middle of the store. I will NEVER step foot in this place again and that second star was out of generosity. read more

This place really sucks! It's 5:29pm, Saturday, July 24 and they are closed. The answering machine says they close at 7, yelp says they close at 7 but it's 5:29... I came all the ways from Indiana for this CRAP! Once I pick up my stuff, I will NEVER EVER EVER come back here! read more

Great service. I've drive pass but didn't realize that there was an actual Tailor in the neighborhood. I got pants altered same day and for a great price. read more

I have been a customer of Tailors Row for over 30 yrs.,since they first opened up for business at 71st.& Calumet. I have taken every item that I have ever needed alterations on to Eric,the owner, and I have NEVER! Been disappointed!.The tailoring and alterations are always on point and even if their attitudes are relaxed their attention to detail and their professionalism is what you expect from your finished product.In my estimation,they have never failed and I will continue to be a loyal customer for as long as they are in business.Sincerly, Derrick Jones read more

Good work and very friendly staff! I went in on Thursday for alterations to a dress I'm wearing for Christmas so I needed it back ASAP. The owner was very pleasant and assured me that he can have the dress done by Saturday. I received a call Friday evening letting me know the dress was ready for pick up. I am extremely satisfied with the service and my dress fits perfectly. I will definitely be back for any other alteration I may need in the future. read more

I visited the store for the first time and the owner was very pleasant . The environment was very warm and the staff who was there was pleasant as well . I merely needed to have two uniforms altered and needed them back the next day. The owner said he would try to get them back to me but could not make any promises. I went back the next day and my uniforms was ready for me to get . I appreciate the work and professionalism of the establishment and the owner. The work may with my satisfaction. If you want a tailor go here you won't regret it. read more