A word: simple stuff like buttons, do yourself. A working knowledge of hemming would be a good skill, too.
Chicago
Nuri’s
I work in Boystown in Chicago and there’s a dry cleaning place that also does tailoring at Broadway and Briar, the woman there hasn’t let me down yet.
Meghan
“Fit N Stiches” is an excellent tailor on North + Paulina. J. Crew on North Ave uses them.
@jmahadik
i trust tino’s tailor shop in pilsen. mixed reviews in yelp, but he has never disappointed me. i take him blazers all the time and he has worked his magic for an affordable price. cash only. helps if you speak spanish.
juan http://www.blogger.com/profile/11605919011474749295
Kansas City
Tailor: Larissa’s Plaza Tailor Shop (KC) is great.
@twiztke
Via your post today and looking for a tailor in KC, look at Rydell’s in Brookside. (cc: @andrewLgoble)
@grantheinlein
Regarding the tailor, Riedel’s in Brookside (63rd and Brookside Blvd) has always been great for me and my family. I was gifted my dad’s Burberry trench from the 80s, which they shortened and took in around the waist with total perfection. They’re pricey, only take cash/check, and will often require a deposit for larger jobs, but definitely worth it.
— William Coughlin
Eric at Rydell’s is easily the best in town.
@danielcummings
Eric at Rydell’s is easily the best in town.
@danielcummings
This is right around the corner from my fiance’s studio. Is this underneath the 12th Street bridge? Anyways, I go to Rydell Tailor Shop in Brookside for all my fitting needs. He hooks it up! Plus with straight up hardwood fixtures and leather couches, he’s a class act all the way.
Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17995548801071260519
I’ve been pretty satisfied with Slabotsky & Sons for tailoring in downtown KC on grand.
—coreyo
St. Louis
Madison
Campus Tailor in Madison is great – it is one woman and she is very helpful, prompt, and does excellent work. Pretty reasonable prices as well. - chloe http://www.blogger.com/profile/00342746418350346100
Indianapolis
Can’t recommend this place any higher — incredible work. She’s taken so many thrifted items and made them perfect for me.
Nora Plaza Alterations
(317) 844-1534
1300 E 86th St Ste 5
Indianapolis, IN 46240
anon.
by Jeffrey