Alter this: Vancouver's best tailors and seamstresses

Whether you need something altered for a big event or you just bought a great pair of jeans that need to be hemmed, you don't want to trust your expensive clothing to DIY. Thankfully there are plenty of experienced tailors and seamstresses in Vancouver who can help you achieve the perfect fit, even in a pinch. [Photo courtesy of iStock/filadendron]

By Shella Gardezi

Oakridge Tailors Inc

1

6371 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2

• Phone Number
  • 604-325-0545Primary
• Directions

Oakridge Tailors is conveniently located kitty corner to the Oakridge Mall and Canada Line Station. The owners are known for high quality work and great customer service. This is a busy shop, so you might need to wait a few days on occasion, but it will be worth it in the end.

May's Fashions

2

509 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5

• Phone Number
  • 604-689-7177Primary
• Directions

May's Fashions has become the go-to place for people who need alterations fast before a party, wedding or other special event. The owner is very accommodating, and alterations are reasonably priced. The shop is situated downtown near Waterfront Station, which is great for office workers who need to drop something off on their lunch break. May also accepts dry cleaning.

Simdys Fashion Alterations

3

1062 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3

• Phone Number
  • 604-633-0828Primary
• Directions

This West End family business has 25 years of experience in alterations. They specialize in bridal gowns, men's suits and leather. Their loyal customers cite their quality work, attention to detail and excellent customer service as reasons why they keep going back. The owners take the time to consult with customers, so if you're not quite sure what your item needs, this is the place to go for expert advice.

Lone Goat Repair

4

780 Cordova St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1M3

• Phone Number
  • 778-970-0078Primary
• Directions

Lone Goat Repair understands your outdoor gear is just as precious as your formal wear, if not more so. While a suit can make you look good, the right jacket or snow pants can keep you warm and dry. Owner Evan Sklarski is an avid outdoorsman who knows exactly how to patch up your ski jacket, tent or sleeping bag. Located in the Downtown Eastside, Sklarski's goal is to help fellow trekkers hold on to their favourite garments for years to come.

Threads Fashion Alterations

5

3170 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2

• Phone Number
  • 604-708-4689Primary
• Directions

Threads Fashion Alterations is a great place for people who not only need mending and fitting but also want advice on the latest style alterations for their pieces. Owner Michael Tang learned the business from his mother, a seamstress, and is proudly carrying on the family tradition in Cambie Village. In addition to alterations, Threads offers eco-friendly wet cleaning, which uses biodegradable soaps for a safe and gentle clean.

Albert's Tailor

6

227-470 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5

• Phone Number
  • 604-683-2890Primary
• Directions

Conveniently located downtown near the Granville SkyTrain station, Albert's Tailor is a great place for downtown dwellers and office workers to drop off their alterations and get them done fast. The shop is only open from 5 pm to 8 pm; so don't consider this a lunchtime errand. It's also close to many fine retailers; so if you're trying on clothes nearby and something doesn't fit quite right, consider purchasing anyway.

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Shella Gardezi is a writer living in Vancouver. After studying music at Carleton University, she realized that writing and journalism were her true calling. Her six-year career in community newspaper journalism took her from Ontario to the Southern Interior of BC before landing in Vancouver. Her interests are city politics, business, lifestyle, arts and fitness.

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