Tall Fashionista's Tip of the Month—Invest in a Tailor, Part 2
How to Find a Tailor
Word of mouth is always good- ask friends, family, neighbors, or a recent bride. If you bought something at a store, ask the clerk if they offer alteration services. This can sometimes be pricey, if so, try your local dry cleaner- which usually has someone on the premises. If all else fails, you can also look up “alterations,” “seamstress,” “sewing,” or “tailor” in the Yellow Pages or local online listings.
Make sure your tailor/seamstress is Qualified
First, call the tailor and ask what he/she specializes in and what he/she usually works on-from simple hems to custom suiting from scratch.If you deem him/her qualified, ask how much she/he charges for the work you want done. They should be able to provide an esimate, so as not to surprise you at the end. Start slow with one article of clothing that needs minimal alterations. This way, you can test their work and see what develops from there.
Word of mouth is always good- ask friends, family, neighbors, or a recent bride. If you bought something at a store, ask the clerk if they offer alteration services. This can sometimes be pricey, if so, try your local dry cleaner- which usually has someone on the premises. If all else fails, you can also look up “alterations,” “seamstress,” “sewing,” or “tailor” in the Yellow Pages or local online listings.
Make sure your tailor/seamstress is Qualified
First, call the tailor and ask what he/she specializes in and what he/she usually works on-from simple hems to custom suiting from scratch.If you deem him/her qualified, ask how much she/he charges for the work you want done. They should be able to provide an esimate, so as not to surprise you at the end. Start slow with one article of clothing that needs minimal alterations. This way, you can test their work and see what develops from there.