This is an old school operation when it comes to the quality of its craftsmanship, but not backward in its sensibilities. I've sent men, women and nonbinary friends to them because I trust their work and they're respectful and attentive to customer requests on fit and drape, even if non-traditional. Most recently, I needed a linen suit tailored for an event. They know exactly what they're doing and how to do it. I was pinned with precision and they genuinely listen to about my desired silhouette. They're honest with you about what is and isn't possible, so you don't end up looking insane. If it's your first time getting anything tailored, I can give perspective that prices are definitely reasonable for the work, and hand work isn't (and shouldn't be!) cheap. It's a whole lot more reasonable than any place in lower manhattan. Keep in mind that it's cash upfront only. read more

Lords Of Tailoring - They took this baggy oversized suit and gave it new life on my frame. So happy with the results - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Old school no-nonsense tailoring. Came in to have a suit fitted. Staff is helpful and very straightforward with their service, with which they obviously have expertise. They had it ready when they said it would be and looked like a completely different suit, best fit I've ever had. Cash only, and don't lose your ticket. read more

I cannot say enough how rude these people were when I came in. I'm a New Yorker ... so I don't care to hear that this is just how New Yorkers are. That's a false claim. These people are downright disrespectful. Idk if it's because they're old and still working ...and they don't want to be? But let's all agree that we have it much better than the children being murdered in Gaza! Maybe start acting like it and moving through life with some grace. Sheesh. Old dogs no new tricks. Get a grip! Also totally over charge to hem an item that cost $10 elsewhere. read more

I had Anne practically reconstruct a formal dress for me because it didn't fit correctly. She not only did it perfectly, she finished it 5 days early. I have never had better tailoring service than I received here. The massive amount of tailoring she did only amounted to $120, significantly less than I was paying in Manhattan before. High quality, fast turnaround, talented staff. Couldn't recommend more. read more

Lords Of Tailoring - Storefront- note that it is at 798 Nostrand Ave, but some maps say it is at the old location down the street - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Superb experience at Lords of Tailoring. Anne was very thorough requesting I try on each piece (even for a simple hem) to ensure we're in agreement. I brought in two pairs of pants, a blazer and a dress and each item was executed perfectly. Their prices are extremely reasonable for their expertise and quality work. This will be my staple for any tailor needs in the neighborhood. read more

I took a winter coat to them - I wasn't sure how it could be tailored, but I was told that if anyone could do it, it was them. They did an amazing job! read more

It seems their service may be tailored towards males so therefore not sufficient for bridesmaids dress alterations etc. The guy who greeted me first asked what needed to be done then accused me of not trying the dress on prior which of course was not the case. After patiently waiting for "the lady" to finish her lunch break so she could see it on, she let me know that the bridesmaids dress the bride had chosen would simply not work for my bust because there was no support. I nicely told her multiple times that I agreed the dress may not look "good" on me, but reminded her that it is the bride's choice rather than mine so I have to wear it. I offered to try it on with 2 different bras I had brought which she would not allow, denying either would work at a glance. After she wasted time trying to convince me there was nothing that could be done with the dress, despite not even looking at the hem etc. I went to "Needle & Stitch" 5 mins away where they immediately suggested adding boning to CREATE bust support! While not every seamstress is skilled at this, I do think the lady at Lords of Tailoring could have allowed me to try even just 1 of the bras I'd brought, suggested where I could get the speciality bras she kept talking about from her imagination, or at the very least just not wasted more of my time after I had already waited for her trash-talking the dress my friend's wedding planning. Rather than offer her effort, my $400 went to someone else in the neighborhood (...that wasn't from the neighborhood if you catch my drift). I hope her lunch was worth it! read more

the seamstress at Lords of Tailoring is AMAZING! She altered my wedding dress and gave my slender body a shape!!! she took in the hips and hemmed all around the bottom. everyone commented on how the dress looked like it was custom made for me. I only had 3 weeks to get my dress altered and it was done in less than that time. the seamstress is so experienced and this tailoring shop is so clean & organized. highly recommend!! read more

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Came here after I kept putting off getting a bridesmaid dress hemmed. Showed up on a Sunday needing it done within less than 72 hours. They accommodated my request and had the dress ready to pick up when I needed it. They were also understanding when I had to pay by card instead of cash because I was having debit card/ATM issues. The hem came out perfectly and I would definitely go back (although I'd like to be more prepared next time!) read more

Took a dress to be altered. The dress required hemming, adjustments to the back of dress as well as the bottom. Andrea was professional in that she advised me on what was required to get the dress to fit me perfectly. You did a excellent job, I'm a happy customer. Thank you Andrea. read more

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Incredible service each time I've gone. Went recently because a cardigan I ordered had sleeves that were too long. Thought it wasn't going to be able to be fixed but they were able to fix it and make the cardigan better! Will be going back as they are my go to tailor in bk now. read more

I needed a dress altered last-minute for a wedding and they could not have done a better job. The dress itself was sewn a bit strangely to begin with, yet the tailor was innovative and able to execute the necessary changes quickly and flawlessly. The pricing was incredibly reasonable, as well. SO grateful for this tailor and will absolutely be coming back! read more

My regular tailor was too busy to take on some last minute alterations, so I went to this spot which was the closest to my apartment. They helped me out and pinned up my suit sleeves within 10 minutes, I paid, and had it picked up within 5 days. It wasn't the cheapest for a single alteration, but I use a personal tailor so I'm not sure of the going business rate. read more

They get the job done. Took an evening gown to for hemming, took in a skirt and downsized a pair of shorts and everything was done well.

Andrea was fabulous to work with. She did an incredible job on my matron of honor gown that had a challenging hem and slit. She's kind, professional, and reliable. I will be going to her for all of my tailoring needs! read more

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Excellent service. Helped me get a few items tailored including a suit jacket. They did the alterations perfectly and was well worth the price. Definitely should go here if you are looking to alter clothing. read more

I needed a dress tailored for a wedding that was going to be about a week later and these experts did a great job and helped me look my best! They know what they're doing and make you feel comfortable and welcome read more

Brought in 3 pairs of pants for alterations due to my unique shape and was offered excellent service upon entering the establishment... the owners were very kind and personable measurements and pinning was fast and efficient... and in just 5 days my items were ready for pickup The quality of the work was so impressive I was blown away. Great work done at an unbeatable price. read more

Best tailoring I have ever had! My friend recommended Lords of Tailoring, and I was excited because they are fairly close to my apartment. They instantly made me feel comfortable and were extremely helpful with recommendations on how my pants should fit. I got four pants tailored and they all fit perfectly now. Thank you!!! read more

I've been in the neighborhood for about 5 years and Ron is absolutely the best you can get for alterations. This isn't a dry cleaner hemming your slacks, it's an honest to god tailor shop and I think it's important to patronize this kind of quality local business, especially when their prices are so reasonable. I had a suit that needed the trousers let out and a botched sleeve hem remedied. Ron did my fitting quickly and courteously, and had the suit turned around about a week later for $65. On time for me to get out of town for a wedding. He's my go to for tweaking anything that doesn't fit perfectly. A bargain when you see how good you look! read more

My regular tailor is in the East Village so I figured I could save some time (since I live a few blocks away) and drop off some jeans here for a simple alteration. I just wanted to get my jeans hemmed but keeping the original hem, and I was told that he wasn't capable of doing that. read more

My partner got his suit jacket there for our wedding. Tailoring done nicely- and he looked VERY sharp!! read more

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Thanks to a snafu I was stuck having to get my bridesmaids dress altered same day before my flight out to my brothers wedding. Two hours later and en route to JFK I picked up my dress which fits perfectly now. So happy I discovered a quality neighborhood tailor / alteration shop that can do more than just hem pants. Will be a regular here going forward! :) read more

I came in with a complicated dress that I wanted tailored. They did an amazing job! It was difficult to tailor the dress in a way that wouldn't cause bunching or unevenness, but they did it! Definitely recommend! read more

Really unhappy with the work they did here. I took in a pair of jeans and 2 tops, all to be shortened. The jeans were not hemmed short enough, and when I asked to have both pant legs pinned because one of my legs is slightly longer, the man was confused by this. And then is wife (who is beyond rude) came in and started yelling at him that he was pinning both legs. Additionally the hem itself looks so cheap, these jeans look like they have been hemmed. I've had tailors sew on the original hem so they don't look altered. The hem of one of the tops is also not straight. I've never seen such low quality work in my life. And not worth the price. I'd avoid this place all together. read more

I brought in a bridesmaid dress that needed to be brought in about three sizes. Andrea did an incredible job -- the dress fits like a glove now! I will definitely be coming back for future tailoring needs. read more

Ron is the man if you need your clothes tailored. Me and my girl brought some baggy camo cargo pants in for him to be tapered and hemmed at the proper length. The pants came out perfect. The fit is as good as it can get. Exactly how I described to him. Don't hesitate to get your clothes tailored here. read more

I had a jumpsuit that was super baggy on me, and I took it to Lords of Tailoring hoping they could take it in. They did a phenomenal job, and had it ready for pick up the next day! I will definitely be using their services again, and they are covid safe!!! read more

I had a great experience here! I took a risk by purchasing a vintage dress online for a friend's wedding, and when it arrived I realized it was way too tight. I took the dress to Lords Of Tailoring, and while they were a bit concerned at first (the dress has very intricate stitching) they said they could take out the zipper and replace it to give me a little more breathing room. Not only did they do a great job replacing the zipper - they chose one that matched the colors of the dress perfectly. I can breathe now! And I don't think I have an item of clothing that fits me better. It was a risky alteration due to the delicate fabric, and I am so happy with how they handled it. The price was reasonable, it was ready on time, and I will definitely be back in the future. Can't wait to wear the dress on Saturday! read more

I came here to get a pair of jeans taken out (wanted them 1 inch bigger at the waist). The guy looked them for a second and said it was impossible/would never look good. I said I didn't mind if they had to add fabric or even if it didn't look great, I just wanted the jeans to be more comfortable. Still he refused. I walked two blocks to Dulce Cleaners--they said they can do it in one day, no problem. I respect that Lords of Tailoring didn't want to do a job that they thought would look bad, but clearly it was not impossible and I found the experience very frustrating. read more

I needed to get a wedding dress altered and cleaned in a short turn around due to a COVID "plan B" wedding (rescheduled date from 2020.) The seamstress was very hands on and honest about what she could do with the material in that time. I dropped it off 5/11/21 with an expected pick up date 6/5/21 and it was done by today, 6/3/21. The shop owners let me try on the dress again before I paid and left, which was great because I'd brought along my shoes and veil to see the whole effect for the first time. Highly recommend these very skilled and knowledgeable shop owners. Don't be discouraged by the lack of a website, they're old school :) read more

Good prices - I paid $40 to get my wool dress, suit, and down coat cleaned. A little long of a turnaround (three days) and once I did have to come back an hour later, but worth it for a place in the neighborhood that is open after 5 p.m. read more

This place is the best! I got my wedding dress altered here for an extremely reasonable price and SUCH high quality work. I'll be back for all of my tailoring needs. Quick turnaround, too! read more

I got my dressed altered in May 2019. The seamstress did a great job. She listened to how I wanted the dress to look and did a great job delivering. Once I received the dress I was so happy, the dress looked even better than when I brought it in. I will definitely use again for my altering needs. read more

Excellent tailoring. Had a prom dress that needed shoulder straps shortened and dress hemmed. It was done in less then a week. Prices are very reasonable. People very very nice and kind. Very happy with the service. read more

PRO: Prices are good, and my clothes have never been damaged. CON: I've been here three times now and not once have my clothes been ready to pick up on the day they tell me they'll be ready. I've always had to come back the next day. This is after quoting a 72-hour turnaround time to begin with. Also, they now require a 50% deposit when you drop the clothes off, which I've never seen before from a cleaner and feels sketchy. If you don't need clothes back by the next day or relatively soon at all, this place will do, but I'm looking for better alternatives. read more