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Best Tailors in Boston, MA

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Boston Tailors on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Boston, MA 02111

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4.5 (80)

Why choose this provider?

9 Tailors provides premium, handcrafted men's clothing, and guarantees 100% customer satisfaction. The company's tailors and fitters work one-on-one with customers to create unique, stylish, custom-fitted clothing pieces made from the finest fabrics such as cotton, Merino wool, and mohair. The company offers a range of tailored men's suiting and shirts, as well as formal menswear, and team uniforms, all with the attention to detail that has become the company's signature. "From start to finish, the level of service I received was excellent." wrote one satisfied customer.

Boston, MA 02116

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4.0 (103)

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Customers have called Best Fit "the best tailor in Boston!" and love the company's expert alteration services. The company's experienced staff perform all kinds of alterations, from basic hems and zippers to complex re-sizing. Service is available for suits, blouses, dresses, slacks, and wedding gowns, and the company was voted Best Tailor 2016 by Boston Magazine. The tailors offer in-depth consultations for wedding dress services, and take pride in offering the best quality gown repairs. The company also offers a 10%-15% discount on wedding dress alterations during winter months.

South Boston, MA 02127

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4.9 (11)

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Sturgis Cleaners has been offering professional dry cleaning and custom alterations for more than 35 years. The company dry cleans all kinds of clothing, from everyday outfits to formal wear like tuxedos, prom dresses, and wedding gowns, and strives to provide fast service with a smile. "Sturgis took me in and provided me with exceptional service. Within ten minutes, I was well on my way. Thank you Sturgis!" said one satisfied customer. Alterations are available for simple jobs like button and zipper repairs, and complex jobs like resizing and restructuring.

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Boston, MA 02176

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3.0 (2)

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Boston Tailored is a family owned and operated alteration and dry cleaning company with over four decades of experience. Dry cleaning services are available for a range of items, from shirts and formal wear to area rugs and quilts, and the company can clean leather garments, and offers cleaning and storage for furs. The company's tailors provide emergency repairs and expert alterations on pants, tops, dresses, and all kinds of apparel. Customers can stop by the shop, or call five days a week for fast, friendly, cost-effective cleaning and alteration services.

Cambridge, MA 02139

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4.5 (80)
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4.3 (52)
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5.0 (2)

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The owner of Le Couturier House of Alterations has been providing expert alteration services for more than two decades, and customers have said, "There is no other tailor I trust like Dick Robasson". The company offers expert tailoring and alterations for any type of garment, including slacks, blazers, suits, wedding gowns, and cocktail and bridesmaid dresses. "I will never go anywhere else…My wedding dress was absolutely beautiful" wrote one happy bride. Customers can call, email, or contact the company on the website to schedule professional alteration services.

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Boston, MA 02116

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4.5 (95)
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5.0 (2)

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The experts at All Fit Tailoring are committed to providing the highest quality of customer service and custom alterations. The company's tailors specialize in wedding gown alterations and can handle any job, from hemming and resizing to complete reconstructions, and one happy bride said "They did an absolutely beautiful job with my dress." Alteration services are available for everyday clothing, like shirts and blouses, slacks and jeans, and blazers and coats, and the website features a convenient price list of services.

Newton Centre, MA 02459

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4.0 (22)

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Mr. Sid is a luxury, full-service men's clothing and alteration company. Since 1967, the company's professional staff have been offering top-quality suits, shirts, accessories, and menswear from brands such as Alessandro Gherardi, Zanella, and Ghurka Bags, and the company's expert tailors perform custom alterations so every garment is a perfect fit. Customers can also enjoy the services of the men's grooming parlor, play a game of billiards, or relax at the company's fully stocked bar. The company also hosts a range of trunk shows and fashion collection preview parties.

Somerville, MA 02144

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4.5 (78)
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4.0 (8)

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Zoya Designs is a Somerville alteration and clothing design company. The company's experienced tailors offer thorough consultations and measuring to create perfectly custom-designed women's apparel and dresses, and perform expert alterations on wedding gowns, men's suits, and other garments. One happy customer said, "Zoya and her team did an amazing job altering my wedding dress!" The company's website features a comprehensive price list for alteration services, including both men's and women's formal/bridal alterations, home decor, vintage restyling, and all other clothing repair and alterations. They also offer comprehensive sewing classes.

Compare our Top Tailors

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
9 Tailors
Boston, MA 02111
Best Fit
Boston, MA 02116
Sturgis Cleaners
South Boston, MA 02127
Boston Tailored
Boston, MA 02176
Le Couturier House of Alterations
Cambridge, MA 02139
All Fit Tailoring
Boston, MA 02116
Mr. Sid
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Zoya Designs
Somerville, MA 02144

FAQs

  • Introduction

    Hiring a tailor to make, repair, or alter a garment or entire outfit is a way to get the most from your clothing budget. Professional tailors have the skills and tools needed to create custom-fitted garments by making alterations or by making garments from scratch. These professionals begin by taking a customer’s measurements. The measurements are then compared to a garment or pattern pieces to see what changes the tailor needs to make to get the fit right.


    Tailors frequently alter garments for special events, such as weddings and proms. Additionally, tailors alter everyday garments and work outfits to help people have clothing to wear that’s both flattering and comfortable.

  • What is a tailor?

    A tailor is a professional who works with textiles to alter, make, and repair garments. Custom-fitted suits, including jackets and pants, are the most common items tailors make and repair. Tailors use dressmaking, sewing, and fashion design skills to complete tailoring tasks.

  • What does a tailor do?

    Tailors make, fit, and repair garments. When making garments, tailors use the customer’s measurements to prepare the pattern for a custom-fitted garment. The customer's measurements are also used to adjust the fit when altering clothing. Additionally, tailors use sewing skills to repair garments that have been damaged.

  • Are tailors and seamstresses the same?

    Tailors and seamstresses are not the same. Tailors typically have advanced skills that are used to create garments that offer customers a unique fit. Seamstresses typically cut and sew garments based on a pattern, making few alterations to the pattern. Tailors and seamstresses do, however, use some of the same basic sewing skills.

  • What is the difference between a tailor and a fashion designer?

    A tailor customizes an existing garment or pattern to create a unique garment for a customer. A fashion designer conceives the design for a garment and is involved in creating the pattern. Tailors and fashion designers have some overlapping skills, such as choosing textiles and advanced sewing techniques.

  • What are the advantages of tailoring?

    One advantage of tailoring is getting garments that fit better. This can offer a slimming effect while creating a more professional appearance. It can also be a way to create a personal style instead of wearing mass-produced clothing that doesn’t quite fit properly. Additionally, a complete tailored outfit can be crafted from better-quality materials. 

  • How do you tailor something?

    To tailor something, put it on and look for areas that are baggy or too tight. Mark the excess to be taken in or what needs to be added. Either open the seams to add fabric or stitch the garment along the marked seams to take in the excess fabric and get rid of bagginess.