Unfortunately I had a very poor experience here and will not be back. For starters you have to enter a fabric shop and descend the stairs in the back of the shop to get to where they do the alterations. The place to change was simply a thin black fabric sheet that was nearly see through strung up next to the water heater/furnace. Needless to say this made me very weary of changing knowing there were many men in the shop just on the other side of the curtain. I had a bridesmaid dress that needed to be hemmed and brought it in without bothering to bring the high heels I intended to wear with it because I was experiencing some foot swelling and they wouldn't have fit my foot at the time to begin with. I immediately addressed this with the person marking the dress and told them my heels were about 4 inches high so to please add on an additional 3- 3 1/2 inches to the height indicated so the dress would still be floor length when I wear the heels. The communication between myself and the person marking the dress was extremely clear and there were even written notes indicating the extra length to be kept on the dress. I was surprised by the price for the hemming, but they justified the dress was 3 layers and I had to pay prior to them doing the work and they even asked for a tip upfront too! I left the shop confident everything would turn out as expected, as I assumed the high price would guarantee a job well done. Within a week the dress was ready for pickup and I check the seems before leaving, but do not bother trying on the dress as I trusted they did exactly as we had agreed upon. The seems did not look very nice to me, a touch sloppy and wasn't completely straight, but at the end of the day I knew no one else would be looking closely so I accepted the dress and left. I tried on the dress at home only to find out it was even shorter than where the markings were during the fitting! Even flat-footed without any shoes on, the dress did not touch the ground. It was a disaster once I put my intended high heels on and it was the equivalent of high-waters but with a dress. In a panic I text or email them and even provide photos. They say I could bring it back, but by that point I only had a few days before the wedding and even if they let out the seems, one inch of fabric was not enough when it was missing at least 3 inches! They did go so far as to offering to purchase me another dress and to redo the hemming which I do think was above and beyond in attempting to make it right, but the dress was a special order color and there was no way to get another one in time. I finally spoke to the bride who just didn't want to risk the dress getting more messed up and asked to keep it as-is and the final resolution I received from the business was just a vague offer to discount a future service, no offer to even partially refund me for the poor work that had already been paid for. I ended up having to wear some much lower shoes and just bend my legs a bit in the photos so my dress looked the same length as the other bridesmaids. Overall my experience here was poor and I wouldn't want to risk another special occasion garment coming out not as expected. With so many other shops offering alterations in the area for a similar or cheaper price point I would choose another place. read more

Went here a few months ago to get some suits tailored. Tailor job was good, but the service was some of the worst I've ever experienced and that alone is enough to make sure I never go back. When I dropped my things off, I was told it would be ready and given a range of days to pick it up. I went by the last day in the pickup range, and not everything was ready yet. I grabbed the stuff that was and asked when my last article would be ready. They again gave me a pickup date. I came by on the second pickup date and the suit was still not ready. I was never notified that the timeframe had changed or anything, they just let me show up and wasted my time twice in a row. read more

In a nutshell: Alessandro will take care of that suit or dress to fit you so perfectly, you'll draw all the good attention. THE GOOD Conveniently located on 39th and 8th avenue, you won't see the business name anywhere, his studio it's on the lower level of a fabrics store. Although he does alterations, he also designs clothes, so if you want to have something custom-made he can do that as well. THE BAD Unless you call and arrange for Sandro to be there, there's someone on his staff who should not be working with clients period. This being my second visit to the shop I was taken aback by his demeanor, I actually asked him if he was mad or angry about something which he denied (and soften his expression). After being fitted by a lovely Italian grandpa, I was told I have to come back later (I had to go) for the quote. Hours later I did, the guy told me it has not to be done but for me to return tomorrow, to which I replied that was not reasonable given that I needed the suit by the weekend, so I picked the suit and left, at this point with no more options open for the day. If you are a busy individual, unless you meditate in the morning, a situation like this could get ugly. THE BEST Given the great experience, I had at The Stitch before but also running out of time, I was able to call Alessandro directly and after explaining the situation he took care of me. Boy he did! From the jacket to the pants, the suit is so perfectly fitted that if you overeat it is going to show so... don't go crazy when attending events with tons of food, candy, and desserts The fact that he was able to deliver the suit right on time and with a smile, is what warrants to continue to support this business. read more

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I brought in two items that needed serious alterations and they did an incredible job! Red dress was hemmed, taken in at the waist/arms, and sleeves shortened and it fit perfectly when i came to pick it up. My other item was a dress that i asked to be made into a skirt and it was also done perfectly. Thrilled with the quality and speed of service, already planning to come back! read more

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These guys are miracle workers! I brought two vintage t-shirts to them in hopes of making both into tank tops and the results were perfect! Alessandro took the time to really listen to what I wanted and was clear about what was doable and what was not. I am very happy with the end result: my shirts are just what I had in mind. Prices are very reasonable and the turn-around time is quick too. I cannot recommend highly enough!! They will be my go-to for any tailoring needs now. read more

The essence of professional Top- notch service. Best tailors in the business in my opinion (humble but usually on point ). Owner is a designer who is hands on from beginning to end and demands the utmost in customer attention. Expert in his field and shares his honest capability with any service he's asked for. Recommended highly by many folks whom I've sent his way. Conveniently located too in the good 'ol Apple. read more

Absolutely amazing experience with Alessandro, the business owner! I had a last minute request from a brand I work with needing temporary alterations for a fitting for NYFW and I inquired only 2-3 days before needing this service! Alessandro went ABOVE AND BEYOND to accommodate all our needs and come to the location we needed. He asked every question and made sure he could meet all of the requirements needed. Truly such a great business owner + business. We could not be more pleased with their work! They are truly talented at what they do! I would recommend this business to anybody because the service you receive is truly unlike any other! Thank you again to Alessandro and his team for being such kind, professional, and talented people. Our brand appreciates you beyond words and we hope to continue to do business with you in the future! read more

I visited this location due to its Yelp reviews and found it's earned the praise. Exceptional work and turnaround service.

Overpriced and unprofessional. They didn't get the alteration right so I had to make another trip to have them fix their mistake. No apology when I first called in, and the tailor says "this happens" when I come in for the second time. No, it shouldn't have happened in the first place. Mistakes can happen but that's not how you treat your customer. Not at that price point. read more

Always reliable for any repair and they are super fast too- would strongly recommend!

I found Alessandro thanks to other Yelpers and wanted to pay it forward as he is truly a gem in the fashion district - one who is good at his trade and yet doesn't rip you off ! He takes extra care and attention to details ... infact the first time I visited him and wasnt even sure of which dress I would alter as I had two options - he actually took pictures even though I hadn't even confirmed doing the job with him. Then of course was the time when I actually decided on the dress and the dress was just not working for me - he and Maria went out of their way to show me ways to create ruffles around the tummy area ( which was the sore spot) and make the dress work .. long story short .. I finally decided to go with a whole different dress at the end and he did a fabulous job of altering it to the T !! Couldn't be happier for having found About the Stitch ... he even went beyond to help one of my friends find the perfect swatch for an outfit she was trying to create and gave me color and textile options .. Cannot recommend him enough .. if you want a great tailor with the right attitude and price line especially for expensive dresses that we ladies always have trust issues with as to who to go with - this would be my first choice! Thank you Allessandro ..for being so fabulous and for your expert advice and making it the whole experience seamless for me ( no pun intended ) read more

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A++ Alessandro and his team are superstars. He takes the time to listen to what the desired outcome is and offers advice to improve the vision. There are numerous ways to alter a garment, each with pros/cons. He chooses the best one for situation. The final product always reflects his high standards. His turnaround times are quick and accurate. Always super impressed!!! read more

Great hard working group of tailors. Franco knows how to service clothes and has the utmost appreciation for tailoring and pattern-making.

Alessandro was fun to work with on my wedding dress alterations, which as you might imagine is a bit of a stressful task for a bride! I was so grateful that he worked with my budget, and he and his staff did an AMAZING job fixing the loose netting on the chest area of my dress. It basically required them to take apart the whole dress and then put it back together again to fix. Like with all alterations shops as far as I could tell, you do need to try on the clothes in the shop in order to receive a price estimate, which can be a bit awkward as someone who has never gotten alterations done before and had no idea what price to expect. But Alessandro made the experience as pleasant as possible. As a woman, I would just mention that the dressing room experience could be improved as it is just a makeshift curtain area in the corner and I did feel a little exposed. That being said, thank you so much to Alessandro and the About the Stitch team for making my wedding dress fit me so perfectly. My dress truly made me feel beautiful and confident on my special day! read more

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Alessandro was great over yelp - gave me a fair price for a same day pant hem. The ladies at the shop initially balked at doing it same day and then again for such a low price. I had to show them the Yelp messages before they agreed to honor the terms. That said, their work was great and I would use them again. Just make sure to get a quote first from Yelp. read more

I went to About the Stitch to alter two of my suits. Alessandro was very nice and attentive. But after about a week, the first suit came back much baggier than I had described, and the second suit wasn't altered at all! They "forgot". I waited another week. The first suit came back perfect, and the second suit was, although altered, not nearly as I had described. I left both suits for Alessandro, and said I want the second suit exactly like the first suit. A week later, I tried it on; still not the same. The second suit was still much baggier, and much longer than the first. I waited another week. The tailor overcompensated and now, the second suit is too tight. Too exhausted to continue, I kept the tight suit and left. The total cost was $430 dollars. UPDATE: I went back and Alessandro fixed the suit. It's a perfect fit and I'm happy with it. read more

Wonderful job and reasonably priced. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the monogram job turned out and really elevated a simple wallet. Very responsive, works hard to get exactly what you want, and I appreciate the time saving no frills approach. I will definitely be bringing my alterations and other items here as well. This place is a great find in the basement of a fabric store in the garment district. Highly recommended. read more

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Flawless work. I had a dress altered, and it looks as though it was originally made this way. Al and the team are really nice. However, this was my first time getting something altered/tailored and I felt the experience could have been better. They ask you to try on your item first. After you do and tell them what you'd like, they give you a quote. I would have preferred getting the quote first. After all the time and energy to change in and out of my clothes (the dress was fairly complicated), I felt I was already in too deep and committed. The price felt high to me and there was no up-front breakdown or consultation on alternatives, so I felt stuck and uneasy. The end result was lovely but I'll probably shop around more for future tailoring needs. If you know exactly what you want, the nature of the work, how much it should cost, etc. you will be fine and love this business. read more

Took my mac jacket to this little shop to get the sleeves shortened. They did a great job - looks just like it did before (but shorter) and for a very reasonable price which was way better than some other quotes I got. Prompt turn around and very nice employees. I'll definitely be back! Note that it's on the 7th floor of the building. read more

Highly recommend!!! THE VERY BEST!!!!! I have known Maryluz for so long and her work only gets better. She knows exactly what you need and what needs to be done to any garment. She is a designer and can confection and altered anything you can imagine. I love working with her and the team at About The Stitch. Thanks so much!!!! read more

Can't say enough good things about the team at About the Stitch! I had two dresses to be altered here for some summer events coming up, and they really made me feel comfortable and gave suggestions for the best alterations without being too pushy. I'm not one to frequent tailors, but I was able to communicate with Alessandro without any trouble. Eventually I came back for additional tapering on one dress, and they helped me break down the changes necessary for the fit I wanted. I'm really happy about the results. They're super detailed and friendly, and seem to really want the best fit for you! To add to all this, their prices are pretty good for the area. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Alessandro and his team did a great job with a bridesmaid gown alteration. They shortened a multi-layer skirt well and provided honest feedback about the rest of the dress's fit. read more

I lost weight and had a dress that had to get taken in right away because I had a wedding 3 days later. I immediately got a quote, went in the next day and was told the turn around would be in 2 days. Then I got notice that it was ready the next day -- and the dress looked AWESOME. More expensive than I expected but WORTH EVERY PENNY! I will certainly be using them again. :o) read more

Alessandro is the best. He does a great job and works with your schedule at a great price. I highly recommend! Love the place

Great service and quick turnaround! Will be back for future tailoring needs. Thanks, Alessandro!

THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD! Got a bridesmaid dress altered in 3 days. Would not recommend waiting that long, but thank goodness for their quick and beautiful work. Prices are fair. It's easy to get to. Staff is very nice. Sticking to this place for all my alterations. read more

I took a pair of suit trousers here to get tapered in, they had a hem slit detail I was worried about losing but Alessandro's team altered the pants perfectly and maintained their original design. I'm really pleased with how they turned out and would recommend this tailor. read more

I've been here twice now and both times I have been extremely happy with my dresses. Everyone here is friendly and helpful and they do a great job. I just got my maid of honor dress tailored and it looks awesome. The turn around time was less than a week for a complicated dress and I am very happy with how it looks. I will definitely be back here! read more

Quality work and service in the time frame I needed it done. They really came through for me as this was a last minute alteration! Would recommend Alessandro and his team over and over again! read more

Easy to work with and very communicative. I'm satisfied with the turnaround time and mostly happy with the end result.

Incredible. It's no wonder this place has so many 5 Star reviews. I'm fortunate I happened to request a quote and Alessandro promptly responded and called. I was in a bind with a flight in the morning and needed same day alteration. Not only did Alessandro accommodate my alteration, he paid attention to detail in order to ensure the alteration was precise, and finished the alteration before the committed time! I feel like I'm getting paid to write this glowing review, but I'm just moved by the kindness and want to pay it back in some way. No hesitation to come back here for non-time sensitive alterations either. Not only was Alessandro professional, but reasonably priced. read more

Amazing work & friendly staff! They were able to repair my boyfriends favourite jeans that were starting to wear & tear in certain spots! So pleased with the re-threading of the jeans! Would definitely recommend them! read more

About the stitch made my bridesmaid dress absolutely perfect. They were professional, got the job done ASAP, and made the dress look like it was made just for me! Everyone who worked in the shop was super nice and listened to my vision and made it a reality. Need any alterations to a garment About the Stitch is the place to go! read more

Excellent! Really lovely staff and great work! He did a wedding dress and 6 bridesmaid dresses in record time. Highly recommend

I've been there twice and Alessandro and his team has done such an amazing job on my dress and pants. Definitely recommend this place!!

The only place that would alter my denim jeans for me! Every other place I reached out to said it was not possible. They were very nice and got the job done well!! Highly recommend! read more

They were great. Not cheap, but not over-priced and when it wasn't perfect, Alessandro wanted to be sure to take it back in and work on it until it was. Very good with replying, and very honest, not trying to push more alterations than needed. real deal there. read more

Incredible! I needed a Pakistani outfit fitted last minuet that was quite a bit of work. 2 tailors told me they didn't have time, and another gave me a RIDICULOUS cost. About the stitch saw me same day, did a beyond excellent fitting at an amazingly reasonable rate. Such a gem of a find!! Highly highly highly recommend. read more

Alessandro and his team at About the Stitch are the best! They do precise, personalized work and they take time to get to know you and your style. If you're looking for a tailor in Midtown... look no further. read more

Super prompt and reliable service! Great location for the garment center. Requested a small alteration but some skill required, delivered within 24 hours and perfectly done. read more