About Old Country Tailor
Old Country Tailor is a reliable and professional business that offers high-quality alterations and fittings. They provide excellent service, with a keen eye for detail, and are honest in their advice. The staff is friendly and trustworthy, and they have dedicated parking, making them a convenient option. They have experience working with a variety of garments, including wedding dresses, and are highly recommended for anyone seeking quality alterations. The ladies at Old Country Tailor are trustworthy, professional and affordable. They can repair stretchy knit materials and do artful techniques to make your clothes fit like they were custom-designed for your body. They are highly recommended for any garment but especially a wedding dress.
Frankly this place does more than just tailoring -- they do full-on holistic analysis of your clothing and execute absolutely artful techniques to make your store-bought clothes fit like they were custom-designed for your body.
I'd had success there with having waistbands taken in & pants hemmed, so I took in a multi-layered black tie dress for basic altering and Vera pointed out that there was some gapping between the straps and my back -- tbh that's the kind of thing I've just grown accustomed to with the quality of clothing today, and I didn't want to pay a ton extra for something that I'd convinced myself only I would really notice, but when she showed me how...read full review
Took a bridal mini dress in to have the straps shortened by 1/4 inch. The dress has very minimal beading, but some (Watters Obsessed Dress for anyone who cares). Quoted $60 and paid $50 upfront, 2 week turn around. I arrived and noted the quality of the alterations looks solid but I was told I owe $30 additional because “it took more time than expected.” I asked for specifics and the owners response was rather defensive. This place could really benefit from more pricing transparency. A 30% surprise up-charge on a small alteration left a bad taste.
Tldr: the work is good, but expect to pay more than what they quote you.
They do good work but it's very expensive. I like Araceli's better. It's a tiny mom and pop shop in a crappy neighborhood but they appreciate the business and do good work and are a third of the price.