Horrible experience. I waited outside the shop for 15 minutes after knocking, ringing the doorbell, and even calling the shop. This was a few hours after the posted opening time for the shop. I am not sure why the door was locked and why no one came to answer the door despite being able to physically see people inside the shop. Once I was able to speak with someone, I tried to explain that I had two broken straps on a dress that needed to be repaired but the tailor did not understand what I was saying. There was a pretty strong language barrier here but I came prepared with photos of the dress straps and how they should be placed. The tailor laughed and said he could not help me, then went back to work on another clients clothing without saying anything else to me. I was able to go down the street to Thimbelina and they quickly served me and said it was an easy fix, only charging me $20. Overall very frustrated with the service I received at Thu's, huge waste of time. read more

Thu has been cutting my suits for about 40 years. Before he opened his own shop he was the in-house tailor at Rubensteins, and at Weinsteins (back in the '80s when they sold men's suits). He does beautiful work. Once you've worn a suit that Thu has fitted, anything else feels like you're wearing a horse blanket. I am curious, if not doubtful, of the reviews which refer to Thu as unfriendly or "The Soup Nazi" of tailors. In the many years I've known him Thu has always been, without fail, polite, soft-spoken, almost shy in demeanor. I could get suits fitted elsewhere cheaper and many men's stores include alterations in the price of the suit. I always decline and take the suit uncut to Thu - the result is always worth it. read more

Good, fast work. I haven't had anything complicated done here though. Only hems in pants and sleeves.

I've been here twice, both times to have the lengths of gowns shortened because I'm rather petite. They have three Vietnamese tailors - two older ladies and a gentleman. The ladies do not speak English very well, but I'm Vietnamese and spoke to them in my native language (which they loved, but did not equate to a discount - darn!) The gentleman spoke perfectly acceptable English so if you need something done that requires real communication, make sure he's there when you come in. The changing room was small but clean. All three tailors have been very polite. The workmanship seems fine to me, I have no complaints. Overall, I'd say I like them and I'll continue to come here. The turn around time has been about a week but I also haven't needed them do anything in a hurry. And the average cost is $25 + tax to have a dress shortened. I have no idea if that's a fair price or not but since I can't do it myself, I'm paying for it. read more

This guy is The Soup Nazi of New Orleans tailors. Fortunately, his ladies do quality work, and he gets 5 stars for the entertainment value (would have been 4 stars otherwise, but I guess I'm a glutton for punishment). I went in for "original hems" on two pairs of "fancy" jeans. Over the years, I've had six or seven of these done and these ranked up there with the best. Maybe a half-inch too long for my taste, but I think that's how the kids are wearing them these days. read more

I haven't had anything complicated here, but it was recommended to me by a very picky friend which says a lot to me! I was very pleased the other day when I came in with a pair of pants that had a hole in a seam. She stitched it right up on the spot! For $2! Can't beat that. read more

I have been going to Mr. Thu's for 30 years. They have impeccably done everything from simple alterations to complicated heirlooms. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. Highly recommend ! read more

Stoped by Thu's after needing a bridesmaids dress altered and reading through some reviews online of alterations places uptown. As I read in the reviews, Thu was a man of very few words but he was polite and got me in and out quickly. I tried on a dress and he marked it for sizing then gave me a ticket for the cost and pick up date - took ten minutes tops. I wasn't in any rush to pick up the dress, so he said two weeks to finish it. The work is impeccable, the sewing looks factory perfect - like Its never been touched. I was worried from his marking that it would be too big, but it fits me like a glove. I had to get the dress sized down and hemmed, which cost $88. This seemed high to me, but the I'm sure the pleating detailing and the dress's boning made it a complex job. I'd definitely go back and would trust him with any job. I also really appreciated that he was open until 6pm most days! I'd love it if he wasn't cash only, but I had a heads up from reading online. read more

The tailor could not replace a zipper nor could he adjust the crotch in a pair of pants. Really!!! You're supposed to be a custom tailor. I don't think so!!! read more

I went to them with hesitation after reading some of the reviews-i was expecting hitler. What i got was a pleasant experience with no hassle. I'm new here and i would say their work is professional & the quality is exceptional. I had 2 pants and a dress worked on, the man was a pro.,he knew what i wanted by looking at the clothes i put on even before i said anything. I definitely recommend & shall go back for other work needing tailoring or alterations. Regards to communication: get to your point,ask his opinion and show respect, this isn't the dry cleaners its a tailor shop. read more

Stopped in to have a button sewn back on to a sport jacket, and he did it while I waited! Quick service, easy location. I'll be back with more! read more

I read the reviews here and Yelp and decided to give Thu's a try. When I went in for my fitting, I was a little uneasy by the lack of bedside manner the guy had. A previous reviewer described him as the "soup nazi" of tailoring.....I'd say that's accurate. When I tried showing him how I wanted my skirt to fit, he was having none of it. He pinned the skirt, and when I tried to tell him that I wanted it taken in more, he was having none of it. He finally agreed to take it in just a bit more, although still not quite to my liking. I was told it would be 1 week for me to pick it up. I went back today to pick up the skirt, tried it on there, and it's perfect! It was $20 for the alteration, which is on the high side, but I don't mind paying for quality work. I'll definitely be going back here for future alterations. I can handle the lack of bedside manner if it means my clothes look that great!! read more

Wholly endorse this place! I needed a pair of skinny jeans hemmed in a hurry. But I didn't want just any old hemming job. I wanted the original hem maintained and the narrow width of the pant leg maintained. No problem! And while the whole thing was definitely costly ($20 plus tax), it was worth it. read more

They wanted $25 to take up 2 1-inch straps by about an inch - nothing complicated, no lining. I find this ridiculously overpriced. It costs less in New York City where everything is more expensive. I incorrectly assumed that it would be cheaper here. If someone opened up an alterations service with reasonable prices, did good work, and relied on reputation and volume, I think they would do very well. I don't appreciate being price gouged. read more

Not great for the price you pay. $35 for a single shirt with minimal work done. I've had a shirt and blazer done for cheaper and the quality of work was 10x better, unfortunately that location is in Atlanta. There has to be better for the price in New Orleans, and I'm convinced to find it read more

I took my bridesmaid dress there, and all I needed was a simple hem, and the top iridescent layer of the dress ended up being an inch and a half longer in the front than the back. No way am paying forty bucks to go back there again. I should have done the hem myself read more