I've needed to get two suit sets altered for weddings and Carlos' has been my go to each time. The pants fit great AND they were even able to extend one of the suit jackets to fit my shoulders and chest, which I didn't even know could be easily done. Not only are they fast and skilled, but their prices are incredible - be ready to bring cash as they are cash only. This is a original small business that deserves your support, not just because they are a SB but because of the level of service they provide. read more

Discovered by accident. Quality work at a reasonable price - and relatively quick. Would highly recommend.

I love this local spot in the neighborhood for all my alteration needs. The staff is welcoming and the prices are very reasonable. I have trusted them for the last few years and never been disappointed. read more

Great work Carlos and his team are the best Can't say enough about their attention to detail too read more

Terrific service and attention to detail. Friendly owner and staff with a can - do attitude.

I'm going to Carlos and he was on Maxwell Street. Never had a problem. I'd recommend him to everybody.

The stars are for the friendly people and I rounded up. I had read great reviews, but unfortunately our garments were late (we gave 3+ weeks for hemming of 3 items, but our deadline was firm and let them know) and we had to rush in the day before leaving. And the work was done very poorly. They did a same day re-hem on our dress because it looked lumpy, crooked and horrible on the outside as well as inside. While it was less bad after the redo, it wasn't done well and we had no choice, but to take it as is because we were leaving for our trip. This dress was unlined and the simple single hem was $35. The other two pairs of pants looked okay on the outside, but beyond bad inside. We didn't even bother to try and get them redone. We went on our trip and had them redone by another place. It was a huge waste of money. Please consider if your important and timely items should come here. They were very nice, but never offered a refund and just said they'd redo them which we didn't have time for. read more

Carlos' Tailor Shop - Would you hand this to your customer? So wrong - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been going to Carlos for about 25 years, I guess it's time to review his shop. The shop is clean, has nice dressing rooms, no funny odors. The tailors all work right out in the open. The place gets pretty busy and be ready for about two weeks on alterations. Typically, I get my off the rack suits adhered for sleeves and pants. With the pants it's the waist, crotch and length. I don't remember exact item pricing. But the work done right and I got a lot of compliments regarding the fit. Carlos will give you the anticipated pickup day but also calls you to let you know when everything is done or if he needs a little more time. read more

Although I was last minute, Carlos' Tailor Shop made it happen for me. Thank you for your amazing quality and customer service. I'll be back. read more

Yes I have going to Carlos Taylor shop for over 30 years I have had both of my daughters prom Dresses altered and my wedding dress altered. It will take some time through but be patient read more

First time in my life that I take clothes somewhere for a full alteration (and rather complicated one) and they look PERFECT. No twitches or altered again because they did not fit right. Coming back very soon with more of clothes to he altered!!! read more

I have heard from a few friends that have taken their clothes here and we're very happy with the work, the pricing and the communication that Carlos gave them. I had brought in 2 items at separate times. And timing of completion was great. I had a zipper to a pocket of my NF jacket that it was off track. Looked like it may need to be replaced. I also needed the pocket smaller. I didn't think they would be able to put the zipper back on track. No problem, they got it done and it works fine. They also made the pocket smaller and I was happy with that. The other item was a 20+ yr old NF coat that I love. The slider broke and I was hoping that the slider could be replaced and. Ot the fuller zipper. Again it was done with a new slider and it was less than a week. I would come again with more tailoring. read more

My recent first time using Carlos' friendly service was more than satisfying! Two pair of slacks that needed zippers replaced. Reasonable, expedient and always friendly. I highly recommend! David Harbin, Chgo. read more

Carlos' Tailor Shop - Max with Dad's - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't say enough about how reliable Carlos is. I needed a pair of pants hemmed in two days and he was not only able to accommodate me but gave me an awesomely reasonable price. Even better, he called me when they were ready, which was actually earlier than I expected. The work was impeccable and the length was perfect. I won't think of looking elsewhere for my alterations from here on out! read more

My family and I have been frequenting Carlos' Tailor Shop for the past five years for a variety of items: suits, evening/bridesmaids dresses, dress pants, khaki pants, etc. They generally have pretty good judgement and advise for the alterations but they are also very receptive of feedback and will adjust according to my preferences. I have never been on a time crunch for my alterations so I would generally pick up them up after two weeks. But if you are in a hurry, be sure to let them know when you would like to pick up the clothes. The prices are very reasonable and they have allowed me to bring it back for corrections if needed. I have not had to make any corrections to their alterations though. read more

I requested a navy blue liner for my blue leather jacket. They charged me $90 with half deposit and told me to wait a month. It took one week longer than scheduled but turned out rather well. However, I wished they had used stronger thread. It looks like a little force would tear it at the seams. read more

The best Tailor in town. I have entrusted Carlos with revamping my entire wardrobe. I needed many alterations of my clothes any Carlos has done a fabulous job. In fact when I buy new clothes I often bring them to Carlos first to make sure they are a perfect fit. Responsive, reasonable and reliable. I have used Carlos for years and take all my friends and family their for alterations too. I highly recommend Carlos. This is an excellent business and a wonderful entrepreneur. read more

They did two bridesmaid dresses for me and I think they did a great job and the prices were very reasonable. There is easy free parking nearby. I will definitely return if I need anything else tailored. read more

I've since moved away from this area but I had a bridesmaid dress altered here, and the experience was pretty great. They have you change into the garment and pin you on the spot, asking about which areas you wanted to focus on. The price was very reasonable. I had the dress hemmed, straps shortened, and a hole fixed for only $55. They forgot to take down my phone number when I left the dress though so I wasn't notified it was ready for pickup until I called on the day they told me to. Other than that slight hiccup, this place is a great place to get your clothes fixed! read more

I have used Carlos' Tailor shop for years now. I used to use them in their old location as well. I have taken dresses, shirts, suits and even more formal gowns and they always do an exceptional job. They are constantly busy but they always have reasonable turn around times and more times than not they call to tell me my items are finished sooner than quoted. Carlos is always super friendly and although I always forget the mans name who sits at the machine, he is also very kind and has attention to details. I honestly don't know what I would do without this business and I will continue to be a loyal customer. read more

Awesome local tailor. Carlos has great prices and is very thorough. I've had a few things done here-- smaller things like adding a button or snap, medium like hems, and bigger productions like shortening and tailoring a jacket sleeve to tailoring a long formal dress-- and the work has always been great. read more

I have been going to Carlos Tailor Shop for many years. He's a very fair person. Good hearted. Very professional. That's why he has me and several other customers that been coming back to him for years. I trust his work, judgement, advise and I get compliments on my outfits that have been tapered by Carlos Tailor Shop. I read that ridiculous review from Anthony C. Sounds like a person with issues from reading the prior reviews he has made. Some people are just never happy no matter what or how you try to service them. I was there today and God willing again next week with my new pants for tapering. read more

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Great service! They always do quality work. I've come in multiple times with a tight window and they have always come through.

Days before my buddy's wedding (I'm a groomsmen by the way) the shirt is super loose and long exactly how I bought it before going to Carlos. Nothing changed about the shirt except the stomach section. When it was ready to pay the worker that was there, he said Carlos should've told you to shorten the sleeve. I specifically asked for that but he just told me to just use the second button on the sleeve. I will never come back here again and let my friends know as well. read more

Carlos' Tailor Shop - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent service and turn around was perfect. My family has used Carlos for decades. Never an issue and the prices are fair and reasonable.

Highly recommend Carlos' tailor shop. As a new customer, was impressed with the warm welcome and new, clean facilities. Prices are reasonable and workmanship is professional and prompt. read more

I just picked up two pairs of jeans I dropped off. I had the hems altered. Carlos did a fantastic job on them. So happy with the end result. They are now the perfect length. Can't wait to wear them out. Highly recommend! read more

If your looking for an amazing service and a trusted tailor that knows his stuff, then Carlo's is the right guy for you. They worked to save me from a disaster. So I had a suit ordered from Macy so I had Macy's tailor go over the initial adjustments. Macy didn't do the adjustment I had even asked for and the tailor messed it up bad, they cut the fabric where they didn't needed to. I had a half ruined new suit and I was running out of time. I only had a couple of days left until the wedding I was attending. I don't know how but Carlo's was able to rush my adjustments - done the right way- the day of the wedding, saving me big time from looking like a complete dumbass. Cannot recommend any higher on their professionalism and skills. Also he's a pretty funny guy, ripped into Macy's as soon as he saw the suit. read more

Carlos' Tailor shop has moved to a better (more accessible and nicer) location but has lost its 66 5-star reviews. Well it is still great. I have used Carlos for 3 years now and will post my original review below (which still holds true today). I'm new to Chicago (Hyde park area) and needed a tailor that could give me quick turnaround on a shirt before flying out to a wedding. After calling a few places that laughed at me, I came across Carlos' number, and he immediately agreed to take care of it for me (with no extra charges for next-day service). I am very lucky that I brought my shirt to him that day, as I have now brought three more shirts and two pairs of jeans. Carlos' prices are unbeatable (roughly 50-60% of what you would expect to pay on printer's row) and his work had always been flawless. He takes a lot of pride in his work and always makes sure that the the alterations are done when he says they will be. He is also very easy to work with, and overly flexible when it comes to pick-up dates and quick orders. I will be using Carlos for as long as I live in Chicago. read more

Carlos's is wonderful for the little alteration jobs for everyday clothes. They are definitely more reliable than a dry cleaner, but the prices are comparable and budget friendly. Most of the items that my family and I have brought here for slimming and hemming items turned out great. When I requested a more complicated task, cutting the sleeves off a dress - I had to bring it back for correction, because they narrowed the shoulders instead. Carlos does the fitting and pinning, but it was lost in communication to his team. In the end, I still didn't love the final results, and I would stick to the simple stuff. I feel like it makes a difference when the actual tailor sees the clothes on your body and understands how to fit it properly. If it's taking up jeans, pants or dresses, I'll highly recommend. read more

I was hustled. They spent all of one minute measuring pants on my body (I should have walked out there, but I didn't). They forced me to pay cash up front after I asked if I could pay when I picked up. Then a week later I was called to retrieve the pants. I went from an expensive pair of wide leg trousers to a pair of tapered floods. They then tried to take out the hem after I complained but the damage was done. I could see how much fabric was left and it wasn't going to be enough to remedy the problem as over three inches was removed from the pant leg length. I wouldn't bring nice clothes here unless you're okay with lazy craftsmanship. read more

The price and service are very reasonable. The work was good. I brought my dress in and got it hemmed for $15. My dress was a regular casual cotton dress. Prices may vary depending on fabric. read more

I went to Carlos for many years to tailored jacket, coat, and shirts. But this time, I went to tailored some pants for the first time and did not tapered the pants to my requested even when measurements were provided. They lack the skills to tapered pants. Please do not prepaid the service as he will not give you a refund or make corrections to a certain extend. I prepaid the service as I trust their skills due to my past experience, however, this is a lesson learned. Only pay when the service is completed to your satisfaction. Due to this incident, the customer service is terrible. In addition, service was delay again and again. He is always in a rush and not really listen to the customer as he think he know it all. This can be avoided if he listen carefully and do it correctly the first time. At the end, pants were never tapered to my requested which I loss time and money. I am not satisfied with the service. Therefore, I highly do not recommend Carlos's Tailor Shop. read more

Terrible experience! I called to see if they would accept walk-in's and the man asked what I need. I need a fabric belt to be made shorter as its too long. He said we don't ever do belts. It is not a leather pant belt I explained it is just a fabric I need stitched shorter to go around a dress (it also came with my dress). He said no and hung up. SO RUDE. Would never give them my business. read more

I bring in two dress pants for alterations. I try on the pants, told Carlos I wanted a modern slim fit, he puts on a bunch of pins on my pants, I pay, and then I'm sent on my way. Literally was in and out in 5 minutes. At that point, I'm thinking "man I hope these pants come out right." Within a week or less, I pick up the pants, try them on, and the pants came out perfect. Exactly as I asked. I highly recommend this place and I will be coming back. Great work. read more

Carlos and his team does great work. I've had them tailor everything from jeans, shirts, to entire suits. If something is not right, they will take care of it. Because they're so busy, sometimes items can take a little longer. Just tell them what you want, and they may surprise you with what's possible. read more

I'm never going to any other tailor shop. Carlos fixed my bridesmaid dress fast (it was let out and hemmed). And it was so cheap. I almost went to a place on the north side and I'm so happy I didn't because I would've been paying hundreds I'm sure. read more

I've had Carlos tailor suits, sport coats, dozens of button downs and slacks - all came back with a great fit. They have quality workmanship, are reliable and professional. I've even asked to have a suit altered within 24 hours and he was able to get it done. Don't hesitate to get your tailoring done here. read more

Excellent staff! Makes me feel like im back home with its friendly atmosphere. The pricing is good too, I was real happy with the experience. They have won a returning customer! read more

This place is great. I was able to bring in a dress for alterations and get it back in 24 hours. The price was a bit alarming, $35 for hem and a little lift at the shoulder. The dress is sleeveless, so only about 2" at shoulder. So much for getting the dress on sale. To be fair, I've never taken a dress in for alterations, and this may be the going rate. My dresses would always go to my tailor grandfather or dad for alterations. I guess it's time for lessons. read more