Tailor required

**Colapop** · 5th May 2008, 16:00

I have bought a suit. No, I'm not getting married. No, I'm not getting buried. I didn't have one. I found one on sale (less than half price - legally) Now I need it altered to fit.

Can anyone suggest a tailor in Wellington (or someone who can do quality suit alterations) without charging an arm and a leg? The suit may have been less than half price but it was still pricey, now I have only pennies in the clothing budget...

Incidentally what do alterations cost?

**merv** · 5th May 2008, 16:07

Most shops you buy suits from usually can arrange alterations. However, there is now a place out in the middle of Queensgate Mall Lower Hutt called LookSmart Alterations that does these things on the spot, otherwise look up tailors on Yellow pages. Depends how much alteration you need as to cost but about 20 bucks a piece would be a good price.

See this http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Clothi...77546_521.html

Add an inch to your husband's what?

**Colapop** · 5th May 2008, 16:14

I'd like to go to someone who knows what they're doing and not a blind pick from the yellow pages, hence the request for a recomendation...

**Ixion** · 5th May 2008, 16:29

Jeez, wot are y'. A girl or summit. Supposed to be a biker. Y' got duct tape haven't y' ? And some bits of wire and string?
's the trubble wiv th' y'nger generation, got no initiative.

**Colapop** · 5th May 2008, 16:41

I am, Sir, a motorcyclist of the highest calibre and breeding. I therefore require that which is of equivalent quality to clothe myself therein.

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 5th May 2008, 16:44

Jesus Colapop I can't keep comin to yarescue - I have sewn men's suits - what really needs doin?? PM me.

**yungatart** · 5th May 2008, 16:55

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

Jesus Colapop I can't keep comin to yarescue - I have sewn men's suits - what really needs doin?? PM me.

Told ya Col!
What took you so long?

**Mom** · 5th May 2008, 17:01

Originally Posted by Colapop

I have bought a suit. No, I'm not getting married. No, I'm not getting buried. I didn't have one. I found one on sale (less than half price - legally) Now I need it altered to fit.

Can anyone suggest a tailor in Wellington (or someone who can do quality suit alterations) without charging an arm and a leg? The suit may have been less than half price but it was still pricey, now I have only pennies in the clothing budget...

Incidentally what do alterations cost?

Are you missing a tie to go with that suit by chance mate?

**Mikkel** · 5th May 2008, 17:11

Stumpy is the new black...

**Grub** · 5th May 2008, 17:29

Originally Posted by Colapop

I am, Sir, a motorcyclist of the highest calibre and breeding. I therefore require that which is of equivalent quality to clothe myself therein.

It comes from his environment and surroundings

**magicfairy** · 5th May 2008, 17:48

Well I can tell you who NOT to go to. Harach in Grand Arcade on Willis St. I had some alterations done by them a few years ago and the buttons fell off within a few days. Really poor job.
Not long after that Target TV program I think, or consumer did a test of tailors round Wellington. They charged the most and did an absolutely terrible job. Rated the worst in the group.
Can't remember who was best, it was a while ago.
There is a place that does alterations in the BNZ centre, downstairs where the food court is. But I don't know anyone who has been there so can't recommend them.

**crazefox** · 5th May 2008, 18:52

I will do it for a col.I have a air saw at home so i can shave your legs down a peg or 2

**Nasty** · 5th May 2008, 21:09

Originally Posted by magicfairy

Well I can tell you who NOT to go to. Harach in Grand Arcade on Willis St. I had some alterations done by them a few years ago and the buttons fell off within a few days. Really poor job.
Not long after that Target TV program I think, or consumer did a test of tailors round Wellington. They charged the most and did an absolutely terrible job. Rated the worst in the group.
Can't remember who was best, it was a while ago.
There is a place that does alterations in the BNZ centre, downstairs where the food court is. But I don't know anyone who has been there so can't recommend them.

Had a number of alterations at the place in the BNZ centre .. they were good quality and well done .... also Topline Tailors I know a guy there and he is just a perfectionist!