tips for finding a tailor?

Kristin L

Hi everyone. I found a cute dress in my closet that I think I'd wear more if it was a bit shorter. At this point, it's about 1-2 inches below my knee and makes me feel a bit matronly. This is a sewing job I don't think I can do myself because the dress is a jersey cotton and I'm not comfortable attempting on a fabric like that. So, I'm going to try to find a tailor here in town. What questions should I ask and what red flags should I look for when talking to different people? Thanks!

13 years ago

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Isabel

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I like to call local stores or boutiques and ask who they use or who they recommend. I found my shoe cobbler that way too. If you are in Atlanta, call a place like Nieman or Bloomie or a place like that...though little boutiques are great too. Good Luck !!!!!

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

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I did what Isabel recommends, talked to the SA in a high-end department store. They suggested a great seamstress:)

13 years ago

Freckles

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The best way is from someone whose wardrobe you admire. I asked at a high end store yesterday and they recommended a tailor who did an absolute horrid job on just shortening my husbands pants.

13 years ago

nancylee

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Kristen, I found my fabulous seamstress by asking for recommendations at the local fabric store. Several local seamstresses had their business cards on display there. I asked the women who worked there which seamstress was the best, and they pointed me in the right direction Good luck!

13 years ago

Kristin L

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Thanks everyone!

13 years ago

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