“Tailoring can really make or break an outfit.” We’ve heard it a million times! On blogs like Extra Petite and Alterations Needed, the bloggers talk — a lot — about what alterations they get done to make things fit. (Jean from ExtraPetite even guest posted on which suiting alterations you should consider.) I always think every body is different — but that said, there is a lot to be learned from which are the most COMMON alterations. So I thought we’d have a poll: which are the top 5 alterations that you get the most often? Do you think tailoring makes a big impact in your wardrobe? For those of you who’ve lost or gained weight, have you had success with altering older clothes to fit your new body? (If relevant, please consider disclosing your height, body type, and maybe even your weight in the comments.) (You can answer up to 5 times in the poll.) (If I haven’t listed something that you get done frequently, let me know and I’ll try to add it to the poll.) (Pictured: Expert Tailoring Alterations, originally uploaded to Flickr by Jeremy Brooks.)
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I am sooo looking for a good blazer tailor in NYC. Am willing to travel. I have an awesome blazer I got at the Pink outlet but it’s just a tad long on my petite frame.
If you have a great tailor in NYC, please share!
I’d like to second Erin’s request for a NYC tailor. Preferably near work (downtown/financial district/city hall/chinatown) or home (upper west side). I used to live in NC and I miss my amazing alteration shop!
I have to get my bottoms hemmed because I am only five one but a size six. Most petite clothes seem to come only in two or less. I have to buy the regular sizes and then alter the length. It’s such a pain!
Any recommendations for the Lehigh Valley/Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA? I’m pretty close to the NJ border, so I could head a little in that way…
I tried the dry cleaner next to my house this summer after having moderate success with a skirt a whlie back. I wanted her to do a really tiny hem on a dress picked up at the thrift store, and had already ripped the hem out (didn’t have the special hemming foot for my sewing machine), but all she did was re-do the hem I ripped out!that learning experience cost $95 for one replaced zipper on one dress, the re-done hem on a second dress, and taking on a dress under the arms so it wouldn’t pucker… oh well. I haven’t really had to have anything altered besides that, and I’m sure if I got industrious, I could figure it out myself…i guess I should count myself lucky? =)