I've only come to get my pants hemmed and he's always done a great job at a low price. I always speak Mandarin so not how it would go in English. When I come, I bring the pants and try them on in the back room, then he'll mark where I want them hemmed with a piece of chalk. The turnaround is usually about a week and he takes cash only. Depending on the width of the pant leg, the price has been anywhere from $10-15. I had to take one of my pants back once because it was still slightly too long and he charged me $5. Highly recommend! read more

I have been searching for an affordable, no frills, reliable tailor and THIS IS IT!!! He is awesome!!! I've brought in 4 dresses that have needed varying levels of tailoring -- straps, hems, busts, waists -- and with a quick fitting, accuracy, and no-nonsense, he got everything done in a week. Cash only, not much English, but he's a professional and understands what alterations need to be made. He's worked with me to find a fit that works and makes it happen. Bring cash and Google Translate if you're not a Mandarin speaker -- it's worth it, I promise! I've asked him if I could spread the word about his services to my friends, because it's a pretty humble shop. It's that great! I'm SO happy to have found an affordable, reliable tailor in Boston. I can't recommend Cai Sheng Tailoring and Alterations enough. Thank you for helping me look my best! read more

A great affordable tailor. The old Chinese man is an expert at his job. I had to get an expensive pair of pants fixed up and he did the job for only $13! You'd probably have to spend way more at an American tailor anywhere else nearby. He took pants and gave me a piece of paper on a date to come back to get the pants. On top of that, the old man told me in Chinese that he's been doing that for 50 years ever since he came to the US. He also told me doesn't even know that the place exists on Yelp (). Please support this business if you can. read more

Cai Sheng Tailoring and Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great value! Prices are super reasonable and his work is good quality. Will definitely be back!

They were able to take a couple inches off the waist of my jeans! The pair fits perfectly now, and I left another pair with them to fix. And it was only $15 (cash only), great value IMO read more

I definitely am satisfied & would recommend them to anyone looking for amazing value. Had my partner take up a few pants and the arms on a couple shirts. He got it a little too short on maybe 1-2/10 pieces so that's why i'm leaving a 4 but if you're looking for basic hem, I'd say go for it read more

An affordable and reliable tailor! I first discovered this place from the recommendation of Jean Wang (extra petite blog) and I've since gotten many items altered/hemmed here. He mostly speaks Chinese but I've been able to communicate with him fine even though my mandarin is trash. I recently got a bridesmaid dress hemmed and let out a bit for only $45! That is about half of what it cost for me to get another bridesmaid dress hemmed only at a place in back bay back in 2020 read more

Got a jumpsuit taken in on the top. Quick consultation and was told to come back in a week. Cash only, so be prepared. He let me know beforehand, so it was fine. I was happy with the work and would definitely return! read more

Always fast, reliable, service and the tailor who works here is the nicest man! This is my go to place for tailoring casual/inexpensive clothes. The price is VERY reasonable compared to everything else in the Boston area! My mandarin is bad but the man there is there to work and doesn't ask for much. He gives you a paper for when to come back to pick up the item and pay. read more

On a Saturday in a pinch before an event, was able to pop in and have my suit pants repaired with fast turnaround, good work, and affordable. 100% would recommend. read more

Quick turnaround, reasonable prices and they did great quality work. $25 to take in a bridesmaid dress and put in a new zipper...unreal!

I needed an evening gown and sundress shortened and the alterations were perfect quality and reasonably priced! Will definitely be returning in the future. read more

I've been coming here to get my clothes tailored for the last several years. The address is in a little alley in Chinatown home to several small stores- this shop is the second on the left. I've only spoken mandarin to Mr.Cai but I often don't have to say a word- after changing into the clothes that need alteration, he'll see right away what needs to be done. I've brought several casual and business clothes to him, which he's altered beautifully. In addition, he's altered a gown for me (hemmed and straps shortened- for a total of $65) and it turned out great. read more

I got some scrub pants altered from really wide legs to skinny. He is definitely a master of his craft! It's easiest to bring a sample of what you want to bypass the language barrier. He got my pants done in under a week too!! read more

top notch tiny business. i went to a punk show the night before and my relco monkey jacket was torn open at the thread from under the arm through the arm pit down the side. looked ruined. i stayed at the HI hostel, did a yelp search and mr cai sheng was 400 feet away from me. upon showing him the damage, he said i need to open the inside lining and sew it from the inside. i said do you have time to do it right now he said sit down, $12. i was stoked. within 10 minutes my spiffy jacket looked like new. i went back to him the next day and asked him if he could make me a loop inside the back of the jacket to hang it on a coat hook. he started right away, took him 5 minutes, charged me 2 bucks, i gave him 3. love that man. read more

Always fast and quality tailoring. I got several of my pants hemmed. If you can wait for a week to get it it will be $8 or $10 for within a week. read more

super sweet man and did a wonderful job tailoring the 4 items i gave him. very reasonably priced :)

I've had a number of clothing pieces tailored here - a gown shortened, an invisible zipper put in, and the crotch moved down miraculously on a romper - and he always does a fantastic job for a reasonable price. It's definitely a no-frills shop and Mandarin/Cantonese language skills help, but he's skilled and clear about what he can/can't do. read more

He did a good job and was very thorough! Charger $45 to hem/shorten an intricate ball gown. Very affordable and knows what he is doing!

Mr. Sheng Cai (last name is Cai but in Chinese the family name comes first) is the primary tailor here and his daughter helps out sometimes. He is a well-trained craftsman. He is an excellent, friendly tailor and speaks mostly Cantonese and Mandarin. He is extremely reasonable and accommodating, and I have been going to him for about 1.5 years now. His shop has been open in Chinatown for about 2 years perhaps; but he is mostly known to locals and the Chinese-speaking community. However, he is perfectly welcoming to non-Chinese clients as well. I have brought friends here looking for reasonable tailoring services and they have all been satisfied. I have brought dresses for making adjustments/alternations, and he will make suggestions or be honest about what the garment's limitations are. He has hemmed many of my dress pants, and he will always ask the client to try the pants on with the shoes one intends to wear with the pants, to get the fitting and drape right. He will also explain what he is doing and consult with you as he's going along to make sure you're happy with the process. Some price benchmarks: $6 for hemming unlined dress pants, khakis, jeans; $10 for hemming pants with a lining; $25 to replace a full-length zipper on a leather jacket I recommend Cai alteration services to anyone looking for good tailoring at reasonable prices, and looking to support a local family business. You will often see him working at his sewing machine or craft table in front of the storefront window in the ground floor of the building at 9 Knapp Street. Cocohead Hair Salon is across from him inside that commercial building. read more

Cai Sheng Tailoring and Alterations - Storefront of Cai Sheng Tailoring. Mr. Cai is seen working at his sewing machine. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been going to this tailor for over a year now. His store is a little messy and it's definitely a no-frills Chinatown shop but that's expected. His work is consistent and prices are quite reasonable. I've had several things done (jacket sleeves shorten, pants and dresses hemmed, and turned a bridesmaid into a skirt) and have no complaints. read more

Hole in the wall place that's on a side street in Chinatown. Came here with a female friend who had to drop off a pair of pants to alter. Upon entering, the tiny one room space looks like a Salvation Army of piled up clothes. There was also a table of 3 or 4 old guys in the corner of the room, which was kind of odd. The tailor/owner greeted my friend, she told him what she was looking for, and then the sketchiest part happened -- he directed her to the middle of the room where there was a space with a curtain held up with a piece of rope or something, and asked her to take off her pants and try on the ones she wanted altered. During this entire time the table of old guys were ogling my friend as she went behind the loosely covered curtain to put on the pants. This is one of those places that probably operates under the radar and has been open for years, but I would advise going elsewhere. If you come, definitely bring a companion and possibly look for hidden cameras before agreeing to anything. read more