Beyond upset at how my boyfriends pants came out. We went in, asking for his 100% linen pants to be hemmed 3 inches. When we picked the pants up a few days later, a full polyester liner had been sewn into the pants.... Never did we request this, nor were we consulted if this is something we wanted done. I brought the pants back and requested the liner be removed and was told that they were not able to due to how the polyester liner was sewn in. Now a perfect pair of linen pants ruined and we had to buy a complete new pair of pants. Oh and not to mention that we were also charged for the unwanted polyester liner. 3 stars because although very disappointed in this situation, the work done was done well. read more

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This place is the best in the business! I dropped off my suit for alterations in the afternoon and it was ready within hours. I had a wedding that weekend that I had to fly to and they did a phenomenal job. Thank you for everything! read more

Sweet ladies who run this place! I needed a fairly complicated alternation on a jumpsuit and not only were they were able to get it to fit perfectly, but in time for the event. Prices are reasonable! read more

I took a bridesmaid dress to shorten the length and Ugur did an amazing job. She was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable about what length looked the best. My dress had a lot of material to work with, and she was very upfront about the cost. The turnaround time was quick, she had the dress done early and it fit perfectly. Highly recommend! read more

The people at John's are incredibly nice and helpful. I took a coat in that needed altering and they fixed it in a few minutes and didn't even charge me. They have altered dresses in the past and always do an excellent job. read more

Superb attention to detail. Quick service. Outstanding work. Great value. I would take any alteration or sewing project to John's tailoring. read more

I came here for the first time a couple weeks ago after scouring through reviews for various tailoring locations in Boston, looking for the best tailor to hem a pair of unique 70's vintage flare jeans that were far too long for me. I've had uncomfortable experiences with pretty much every tailor I've ever been to, but the second I walked in, Ugur greeted me with such warmth that I instantly felt at ease. She is so patient and sweet! After putting on the jeans, I showed her how I was hoping it would be hemmed, and she told me that her opinion was that it should be much longer. She ended up pinning it there after showing me how it would look with and without my shoes. I was a bit skeptical, but I ended up taking her advice, and the finished product was even better than I could have anticipated! The cost was $20, and it took roughly a week to complete (she was very busy, and I told her this wasn't urgent). She even recreated the look of the original hem AND matched it perfectly with the embroidered rainbow stripe that zig-zagged across the jeans. Truly incredible. These jeans are now my absolute favorite bottoms in my closet. Earlier today, I just dropped off two new pairs of pants with Ugur. She remembered me (and my rainbow flare jeans, haha) which really added to the experience. Y'all, seriously, give this wonderful lady your business! read more

Ugur the tailor is the best. She's so honest and good at what she does. I was nervous bringing a leather jacket to be tailored even though it was just shortening the sleeves. She did an amazing job in the time frame I needed. Gave me realistic expectations yet exceeded it. Reasonable pricing. I'd come back to her in a heart beat. Thank you. read more

This is 100% my go to place from now on for any hem I may need. The woman whom helped me made me feel welcomed and was so sweet. Immediately after walking in we chatted for a second and I was trying on my dresses to be hemmed. We went over how long I would like them and it took her all of 2 minutes to pin the dress as they should. She quoted the hemming (pretty good on the wallet!) and I mentioned I needed them in 2 weeks. They were done in FOUR days! What a lady. She crushes it. Went back, simple exchange. She asked if I wanted to try on but I respectfully declined, preferring to try at home. She let me know if there was a problem just come on back and we'll fix em up. Tried on the dresses at home and perfect! Not a seam out of place. Go. To. Johns. read more

Urgently needed tailoring of my bridesmaids dress which arrived too small, I could barely get in and out of it! Ugur was really great - she set clear expectations, was very kind throughout the process, explained what can/cannot be done, and then did an extraordinary job just in time! I haven't gotten many things tailored so I can't really compare prices but I thought the price was fair for the work, especially in the greater Boston area. FYI - She only accepts cash and check! I would definitely come back here for my future tailoring needs! read more

Went shopping in LA for a dress for Boston College Senior Ball. Found one at Bloomingdales but it was too big. The lady helping us gave me the number to order it online. After a very unsatisfactory experience where the dress went from back ordered to the order being cancelled AND Bloomingdales telling us it wasn't in any stores close to Chicago or Boston, my daughter visited a store near her school and found the dress. She's short and the dress was too long and the dance was in 5 days. My daughter found this place on Yelp. The seamstress not only got the dress ready in time, she did a fantastic job. To be honest, the dress was on sale and I spent about half it's cost to alter it BUT the dress was beautiful. They are cash only and expensive BUT you get what you pay for and we got a job well done. read more

Could not say enough loving words about this place. She did an AMAZING job on my wedding dress to which I'm eternally grateful! She is so kind and loving, clearly very skilled and she makes you feel like a million bucks! Within 2 fittings she had everything adjusted perfectly at a very affordable price! It can be daunting to find someone to work on a wedding dress, however she made me feel better than I even expected! She told me I looked like an angel, but all I could think was "you're the real angel". I will easily drive out of my way to see her for my future alterations. So happy, so grateful and so filled with joy and confidence that I will be comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day. read more

I had a dress emergency in december of 2019 and rushed into Johns tailoring requesting my dress be tailored within 3 days of the event. Ugur and her colleagues were the sweetest and calmed me down within minutes. They tailored the dress perfectly to what I wanted and it was ready with plenty of time to spare with only a three day window. The price I paid was cheaper than I would've found anywhere else when I looked locally. Anytime anyone brings up tailoring I ALWAYS recommend Ugur. I still have her card in my wallet 4 years later. Thank you Ugur and team!!!! Highly recommend! read more

I couldn't have asked for a nicer experience from this shop. I had some tuxedo pants altered and they came out perfect. Ugur, the owner I presume, is a very sweet woman and very kind to her customers I have seen. Go here for any tailoring needs. read more

About a year ago, I purchased a custom dress from an Etsy seller. I sent the designer my measurements and my money. A few weeks later, the dress arrived in great condition. Except, it didn't fit. This is where John's comes in. I don't know who John is, but the woman who altered my dress did great work on a somewhat complicated undertaking. Last week I took three dresses in for hemming. Today I picked up my garments and they look better than new. Nestled in a row of shops on Mt. Auburn, John's is easy to find. Keep your eyes peeled for a bizarre mannequin in the window of what appears to be a vintage store. I recommend calling ahead before your visit. read more

John's Tailoring - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Little on the pricey side but the women did great work. Think it was 120 for an inch off the bottom and to create a slip - though when I came in she explained that it would be tricky to make the slit bc the fabric was super stretchy and there was no extra so that's why it was a little more expensive but she did an amazing job. Also had it ready a day before we agreed! read more

We brought my daughter's very detailed prom gown to John's for alterations and are beyond pleased! She did an amazing job and is so nice. Dress was ready in time as well. Such a pleasant experience! We highly recommend them! read more

You get what you pay for. This place is cheaper than a store (Nordstrom & Bloomingdales), but slightly above other tailoring spots, however, I guarantee your work will end up EXACTLY as you want. She told me she was "very busy" and still had my stuff done within a week! I went to another tailor who didn't do a proper hem on any of the 7 items I took. I took my three favorite pants to John's Tailoring in hope of salvaging my pants. John isn't in the store, but his wife is. She treated me like family and did an INCREDIBLE job. I'm elated! Please trust me and take any items that mean a lot to you (important outfits, wedding dresses, etc.) here. read more

I can not give this place a high enough recommendation. I was in a wedding party and needed my suit altered with a quick turnaround. The tailor here got it to me on time and did a beautiful job! read more

Quick and quality service. The owner is very nice and friendly. This place is cash only.

Ugur is excellent! Needed my wedding suit tailored on a decently quick turnaround and she even got it done early. Came out great - highly recommend! read more

This was my first time coming here and it was a great experience. I dropped off a skirt and it was actually done two days earlier than promised. I tried the skirt on and it fit perfectly. So sweet and very nice. I would definitely recommend coming here for tailoring. read more

Love this place! It's so cool that there are still dressmakers out there who will custom-tailor and repair your clothes for a reasonable price. I had a new zipper inserted in a down parka. At first the woman there told me it might be impossible due to the fabric allowance and the length of the zipper, but she said she'd see what she could do. She called me within a day and had located a zipper that would work. The (beautiful) finished product was less than she had estimated and absolutely fair. The original zipper had lasted one winter; her replacement has already gone two more. Highly recommended for alterations or repairs. She also clearly makes and sells ready-to-wear in the shop and some of it looks prety cute and very inexpensive. I love the window displays, too, which vary seasonally and are always fun to look at while waiting for the bus. read more

This place was ASTOUNDING! I had been taking my time trying to find a good tailor for a bridesmaid gown I needed alterations on. So I put a lot of time into researching all tailors in the area. In the end I went to John's because of the great Yelp reviews, and because it was right down the street from me. A little bit about the dress and the need for alterations... It was a beautiful Vera Wang cocktail dress that I planned on wearing again after my friends wedding. The thing was I bought the dress at a time when I had been very sick and dropped 30 pounds. Knowing I was getting better and gaining weight back, I bought the dress in a larger size (like 2 sizes bigger) in order to make sure that no matter what it would fit with only the need for adjustments before the wedding months down the way. I went in on a Thursday without an appointment and the brunette woman I worked with was quite pleasant and charming. Very positive attitude and you could tell she knew what she was doing. She was even very thorough when I said things I was hoping for adjustments on, and she was honest with why certain things would and would not work. She told me it would be a week for the alterations, which I was pleasantly surprised to hear. Then she told me it would only be $60!! $60 for adjusting the straps, and the fit of a two layered dress. Now I was really getting excited. Even more amazing... my head nearly exploded when I got a call just 3 days later saying my dress was ready. I have to say I was a little cautious at how fast they did the dress. However when I went in to try it on, it fit perfectly! There was no need for further alterations and I took it home that day. I have since recommended them to everyone I know, and will definitely be bringing more of my clothes there for alterations. read more

Excellent tailoring and alterations at incredibly cheap prices!! They charge a fraction of what other shops charge and the woman who owns it and her mother are terrific tailors. In addition to doing a great job on everyday items (mending and hemming all my pants, yup I am short) they know how to tailor fancy clothing. They took in a leather skirt and fitted and hemmed a 1920's vintage beaded dress for me for ridiculously little money. Their work is flawless; on the beaded dress you can barely see all the work they did. You can take clothes to them and they will tell you what you need to have done to achieve the best look and fit and they also will do a rush job if you need your clothes right away. Don't let the look of the shop put you off. They sell sample clothing and some used clothing (apparently they used to own a clothing manufacturing business) and the place is kind of run down. As others have mentioned they do not take credit cards and sometimes they close during the day but usually not for long. Try John's --- your wallet and your clothes will be very happy you did. read more

This place is wonderful! The women that work there could not be nicer! They are extremely helpful and accommodating and helped me out with a bridesmaid's dress when I was really in a bind! They did a beautiful job and I will absolutely go there again for future tailoring needs! read more

I've gotten multiple pairs of pants repaired or hemmed by them. The seamstress is amazing. She is not only skilled but kind and so pleasant to deal with. She turned around the repairs so quickly & very reasonably priced. read more

Wonderful job tailoring my myriad ill-fitting formal dresses. You've taken old gowns I thought I'd never wear and turned them into gems again! Thank you! My only wish is that they were open slightly later (or earlier) hours as well as longer weekend hours (can't always get there directly before or after work). A hidden gem! read more

Great experience here! I brought in a coat that had a single button + single snap closure on Monday afternoon, and asked if they could add buttons down the front (who makes a Winter coat with a single snap on it?!). By Friday, the seamstress had added 3 buttons identical to the one on the coat's collar, and only charged me $20! My coat is now actually wearable! The seamstress was also just very pleasant and polite, I'll definitely be back! read more

I am a seamstress, so needless to say I am critical. In a crunch with a skirt that was slightly beyond my abilities, one I could not afford to screw up, John's Tailoring did a superior job in letting my waistline out an inch. This is no easy task, especially on a designer piece of clothing. I would recommend the team at John's to anyone for any need large or small. Thank you lovely ladies at John's!!!! read more

This is such a small but efficient local tailoring business. They can accommodate a simple zipper replacement to alterations and so much more. I recently had all my pillows recovered and the workmanship and detail is outstanding. Such a highly recommended spot if your ever in need of literally anything to do with your clothes and more... read more

Amazing quality and work done by this amazing lady! A mom and pop type of place, she takes care of you and makes everything fit perfect! I have had many dresses and a wedding gown done here and she had me come in to twerk it till it was perfect! read more

Stopped in last week to see if a new sports coat I had recently purchased needed alterations. The seamstress working at the time gave me her full attention in spite of my arrival occurring ten minutes before closing. In the end, we decided not to make alterations. When I tried to pay her for her time, she politely but firmly declined. When I do need alterations, I'll be going back. read more

Excellent tailoring! I recently brought in a designer dress to be hemmed for a wedding. The woman at the shop was very friendly and professional. She was able to have the dress finished right when she said she would and it came out perfectly. I will definitely be going back with more items! Just know that they only accept cash or check. I didn't realize this when I went to pick up my dress and had to go find an ATM. They kept the store open while I went to get cash (they were closing) and knocked $5 off for my troubles. read more

Amazing place for bridal alterations! I brought my wedding dress here one month before my wedding after a different tailor had taken it in incorrectly. Ugur was so amazing - she quickly and expertly corrected the job for a fair price. It was very complicated with lots of beading and lace. She did it perfectly. I was very worried about my dress but she put me at ease, and finished it with time to spare. We will be bringing all of our tailoring here in the future!! read more

Great little hole in the wall tailoring/alterations place right on Mount Auburn Street, in-front of the bus stop! I got 5 pairs of jeans (yes I own a lot of jeans that need tailoring) altered there for under 70 bucks! It was a deal compared to the place I used to go to in Lexington. The woman did a great job. A few reasons I gave them 4 stars out of 5, one of them being she only accepts cash and personal check. Another being sometimes she closes shop without notice (to go pick up her kid from school around 3) So I always call before I go just to be sure she's there. read more

I have had several pairs of pants altered here in the past few months, and they have all come out perfectly. The prices are very reasonable, they are very friendly, and the alterations were done quickly. This is definitely my go-to shop for any future alterations - highly recommend! read more

While some might frown upon the ramshackle used clothes for sale on display, and the unassuming interior design of the establishment, this tailoring-and-repair shop beats the competition hands down in service, speed, professionalism, quality and convenience. I despaired at the extremely large rip in my (only good) suit on the day before an important client meeting. After having been turned down for same-day repair by 3 dry-cleaning shops on the way to the office; I started to lose hope. But when I walked in under the unassuming marquee of JOHN'S (complete with flickering old-school shop window neon proclaiming 'ALTERATIONS') my faith in the integrity of American commerce was restored. The lady took the garment, immediately slapped it on the sewing machine, and after several expert passes and a few snips of the tailor shear; handed me back the item, smiling 'No charge'. You draw your own conclusions, but I will definitely take all garment repair work there from now on. 129 Mount Auburn St Watertown, MA 02472 (781) 926-6962 read more

This place is great! The owner is so lovely and helpful and really cares about her work and clients. She was extremely accommodating with my timeline and even completed the work ahead of schedule! I came in for a fairly simple alteration (I needed straps shortened on a dress) but the owner was very patient and made sure I was happy with the finished product. I would definitely return for any future tailoring! read more

The woman here was excellent. I had a black tie event and walked in a few days before the event for my gown to be hemmed. She finished in the time frame agreed upon, at the cost agreed upon, did great work, and was a pleasure to be around. I will go back for sure! read more