I brought four garments to Tampico Tailor Shop for minor repairs: a button that insisted on coming off again and again regardless of my own sewing skills, a hem that kept falling out, a seem that came undone at the elbow, and finally a small hole in the knit fabric of a dress that could threaten to become a larger (more noticeable) problem. Four problems that I probably could resolve myself but didn't want to. Instead, I'd chosen to live with them for lengths of time.
The shop was well-lit with natural light from the front windows. It was clean and orderly. I could see the entire tailoring area - tables, sewing machines, and lots and lots of thread. I've never seen a shop quite like it. I'm used to having the actual tailoring area masked from view by curtains or walls. Tampico only divided it from the customer area with a counter.
The owner of the Tampico was the person who discussed my repairs with me and then performed the tailoring himself. He was professional. He asked me when I needed the clothes back - later that day? Oh no. I could wait a few days. It seemed as if he would have it done that day anyway though.
I returned a few days later with about $30 in cash. I was used to being charged $5 for buttons at my dry cleaners so I expected to pay at least $20. But no! It was only $8! For all four of my garments! I was so surprised. All of my clothes were repaired to my liking.
Considering the speed and quality of the repairs and the price, I can only make the highest of recommendations for Tampico. Besides that, there is always street parking available right in front of the shop. I don't know how it could be more convenient for me! read more