I'd like to buy a new suit. I'd also like to lose a lot of weight. Will the suit still look alright if I lose 60 lbs and have it altered, or should I just wait until I lose the weight? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 19, 2009 - 23 answers

I bought myself a leather jacket in the biker style. The jacket length is perhaps an inch or so too long. The jacket is made from thick and still somewhat creaky leather. What can I do to alter it? Would you advise me to attempt it myself?
posted by ashaw on Aug 4, 2009 - 7 answers

I need recommendations for someone to alter a very expensive gown (to be worn for a wedding) somewhere in New York City (& S. Brooklyn). [more inside]
posted by Unred on May 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Can anyone recommend a tailor in Pittsburgh, preferably not downtown? [more inside]
posted by Meg_Murry on May 7, 2009 - 7 answers

Can you recommend a seamstress or tailor in San Francisco? I need to replace the lining in my favorite vintage winter coat. [more inside]
posted by gingerbeer on Dec 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Is it worth it to get (relatively) cheap clothes altered? [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork on Jul 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Two questions about wearing vintage dresses: 1) How the hell do I deal with the zipper by myself? and 2) What does a small-chested woman do in a dress cut for someone wearing a bullet bra? [more inside]
posted by ch1x0r on Sep 12, 2007 - 13 answers

My clothes never fit. How can I make them fit? [more inside]
posted by hamhed on Dec 17, 2006 - 21 answers