Tailors, Custom-Made Clothing & Sewing School

Tailors and Custom-Made Clothing

WEST VILLAGE
Hong Kong Tailor Jack
212-675-0818
136 Waverly Place @ Sixth Avenue
"Good quality alterations and custom tailoring for men and women." MUG 2003

If there's one relationship worth your time, it's finding the perfect tailor. Once Jack gets to know you, he can custom-create nearly anything. No matter what the task (miniskirt into tube top, recreating a Gucci dress), chances are Jack can do it for less than any retail price. And unlike most men, he actually understands your body language. Link to full article at Daily Candy.

Campos & Campos
237 W. 14th @ 7th Avenue
212.989.7620
"I've always had great luck with them – not cheap, but expert work and friendly, reliable service, can be bracingly honest at times."

CHELSEA
Wilfred Tailoring
18 W. 23rd between 5th/6th, 4th Floor
212.242.3030
"I have used Wilfred for many years. He is incredible, from winterizing a spring coat to altering a gown."

NoLiTa
Ramon Tailor
306 Mott Street
212-226-0747
A father-and-son tailor shop, and rated one of New York's best tailors by New York Magazine. In addition to altering a garment to acheive the right fit, Ramon is the first choice of Mercer Street sexy-lingerie purveyor Agent Provocateur. Ramon Sr. hand-sews damaged lace and silk and, while he’s at it, can tailor a bra or panties at your request. (Prices vary; delivery on request.)


LOWER EAST SIDE
Ludlow Express
119 Ludlow btween Rivington & Delancey
212.677.1099
"I've been using them since the eighties and they are terrific and verrrrrry inexpensive."

New York Tailor Shop
60 Kenmare between Mott & Mulberry
212.343.8790
"A group of super-relaxed Cuban men toil to Buena Vista-esque tunes...These guys are brilliant with the needle and crazy cheap."

MURRAY HILL
Dynasty Tailors
6 East 38th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues
212-679-1075

Here is the "Top 10 Custom Tailors" List from the NEWYORK.COM 'Fabulous Fifty'!
(some overlap with the above list)

1) David Lance New York-Talk about impeccable! Men if sophisticated clothes mean a lot to you, then you've come to the right clothier. Clients include from CEOs from Fortune 500 companies to top professional athletes.
42 E. 76th St. New York, NY 10021

2. Nellie Design-
66 W. 38th St., New York, NY 10018-2934

3. Dynasty Custom Tailors-Walk into nothing but fashion here. The tailors her will refit most any item.
6 E 38th St. New York, NY 10016

4. Fine Alterations-Sewing-For Martha Stewart Living, she once sewed a patchwork bedspread of hand-dyed lamb's wool, which The Martha herself reportedly took home. Who is she, Gayle Dragt, of course. She can take almost anything and modernize it. 240 East 6th St., New York, NY 10003

5. Seize Sur Vingt-Did you know that Seize sure Vignt means 16 out of 20, which is near-perfect mark in French grading system. You'll find just about everything perfect here from ready-to-wear shirts and pants.
243 Elizabeth St, New York, NY. 10012

6. Riviera Tailor-Dream of having those designers patterns but too pricey for you then let this clothier come to the rescue. Prompt service and great prices.
144 E 22nd St., New York, NY.

7. Bhambi's Custom Tailors LTD.-Put all your worries at ease. This tailoring service will make sure all your clothing comes and fit perfect. Professional and reliable!
14 E 60th St. Ste. 610, New York, NY. 10022

8. Atelier Eva Devecsery -Do you love that elegant look of the forties? Well, the dressmakers here will bring life to the vintage look and can recreate anything old.
201 E 61st St. #1, New York, NY 10021

9. Mr. David Custom Tailor-This family-owned-and-operated service has more than 45 years of experience. Not sure what you want done, well sketch it and they'll do it!
1032 Sixth Avenue Floor 4, New York, NY 10018

10. Hong Kong Tailor Jack-Jack and his staff can create or alter whatever you please. He can make nearly any skirt for $115.
136 Waverly Place, New York, NY


And if all else fails ... take a lesson and DIY!

Sew Fast, Sew Easy School
212.582-5889
147 West 57th Street, second floor
Six sessions, Thursdays beginning September 24, 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.; $227.50.
Elissa Meyrich is a spitfire. Wearing leopard-skin pants and purple-frame glasses, she talks animatedly about the perils of the "biting crotch" (tight inseam) and "sloping shoulder" (material that hangs improperly). She teaches an intermediate sewing class at Sew Fast, Sew Easy School, located in an atelierlike studio space on West 57th Street. Meyrich aims to bring sex back to the sewing circle ("Sewing is not fuddy-duddy-grandma-style here"), and her students tend to be young, fashionable, and well versed in Prada and Gucci. You may not become the next Daryl K., but Meyrich and her staff can make sure you know how to fashion sporty, well-made clothes.
http://www.sewfastseweasy.com/