Pappy's Alterations, located inside of River Oaks Mall, is a gem. I researched many tailors before landing on this one for my alteration request. I brought in a costume dress/overcoat that needed to be taken in, shortened and have straps added to hold up the mask area. That sounds like a tall order, right? It was and this business delivered. After the first alteration, I needed it taken in more. They did and I am happy with the result. I think the price asked was a little high, but still fair for all I asked to be done. The staff were all so nice and accommodating to my requests. I highly recommended this local jewel! read more

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Great alterations for anything, a little pricey but worth it. The turn around time is fantastic just let them know. Just hate they closed on Sundays. ​ read more

i dropped off my my jacket to be altered on April 26th they texted me on May 20th to come in I went to pick it up the first weekend in June and they are talking about they need more measurements Very disappointing...I will never go to them again nor recommend them read more

As he was measuring my fit, he had it too loose. I asked him could he make the dress tighter and he said it wouldn't zip if he made it tighter. Which I said why is that, because I have dresses that fit tighter than what he had pinned me up for... After which he said You can Go, I'm not doing your dress... and I asked what the problem was, I'm the customer, why is it a problem if I wanted the dress tighter when there's more space-- if he could explain it to me... Then he said, no I'm not arguing, just Get out... PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR BUSINESS HERE. HE IS RUDE AND DOES NOT RESPECT HIS CUSTOMERS. After he talked to me, he went to the next guest and said "OK What do you want".... JUST RUDE. read more

Pappy's Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

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He does ok work, but he gets too handsy. He was measuring my hips from behind and for some reason put his fingers between my butt cheeks. Just seemed odd and creeped me out. I won't be returning, ladies be careful with this older dude. And if he measures your hips, MAKE SURE YOU'RE FACING HIM. read more

Pappys is the best, quick turnaround and professional service. Highly recommend! I have gotten all my alterations there.

They do same day service. I needed something repaired as it popped loose. They stocked it back up only took a couple minutes and gave it back and didn't charge me a dime. It was a small/tiny job but most places would've charged me. They're honest here and want repeat customers they aren't just looking to overcharge or rob you. read more

Never had any problems with service or quality of work time frame is always fast and perfect

Went in to have a dress altered for a wedding. I was able to be serviced within the same week and Pickup was sooner than expected. read more

Pappy's Alterations - Dress altered for my height & split added. My husband had his tux pants hemmed. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

Great work! I ripped a workshirt & they promised it repaired in one day , and they delivered! Little pricey , for a tear but it was probably 6" x 9" in an L shape. Got it snagged on something at work. Cant see where he sewed it but did-a great job. And its a workshirt, nothing fancy. Everyone back home was claiming they were booked up with weddings so I called this place which is on my way home from work. I think they're European. Hard to understand their english but they were nice. Price was high and I thought maybe they didnt wanna do the repair so they quoted me that high price. But, they did do a good job. And my shirt is ready for work again. Recommend them read more

I took my wedding dress into Pappy's less than a week out from my big day- due to some recent weight loss. He adjusted my straps PERFECTLY! It was ready for pick up within 2 days. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Pappy's alterations and staff are amazing! I go often for all my alterations they are so good, I don't even have to try on my altered clothing on after picking them because I know they fit perfectly and they do and I truly thank you!! I always want them to change the style of something and/or add something to elevate the style and they are really patient and all ways accommodating my alterations needs! Your the best and I highly recommend pappy's alterations!! read more

Came here twice to get 4 faja alternated , the guy has roaming hands ! Make sure you wear a bra and underwear

What a great turn around time especially during the holidays. Even the minor adjustment that I needed after picking up was done quickly and effortlessly. I will definitely be back! read more

Finding a solid tailor that knows what they are doing is perhaps one of the hardest things to do. Not only are they through, but they carefully explain options. From smaller options like hems and cuffs, all the way to moving lines on suits so the neck bulge doesn't show, is well within their capabilities. They always give honest opinion when asked about the lay of the suit and how it looks on my specific body type regardless of what the picture looks like. I would highly recommend Pappy's and would put them up against any tailor in the Chicago-land area. Jeans, formal wear and even design, they are second to none! read more

I went to this business in hopes they can shorten my bridesmaids dress for me. Had I known the terrible, mediocre job I was going to receive I would of taken it else where or better yet taught myself to do it. At the beginning, I was impressed by how fast I had received a message saying my dress was ready to be picked up which was a couple days before the pick up date they originally gave me. As I arrived from my 35 min commute the business seemed a bit busier then when I had dropped my dress off. The lady at the register already seemed to be having a bad day with her unwelcoming facial expressions. I wasn't told that I had to bring the copy of my receipt for pick up, so she seemed annoyed with having to look for the dress without it. I didn't take my heels either bc I was trusting they would do a good job and didn't need to. She went ahead and asked if I wanted to try it on without my heels and so I agreed to do so. I was put in a dressing room with no mirror inside and I didn't want to walk out with all those people there exposing my whole back bc it was a dress I needed help with zipping. So, i decided to not try it on instead I wanted to see their work. For one, the color of the thread didn't even match the dress. Why they chose a lighter color beats me. The seam wasn't even straight and consistent. In some parts the thread was already coming out. I stayed in the dressing room until I calmed down a bit. I had accepted the thread didn't match the dress, but wanted to see if they could fix the parts where the thread was coming out. This lady had the audacity to tell me that the seam wasn't going to come out and just giving me all kinds of damn attitude. I was trying to be nice and first, but that pissed me off even more. So, i pointed out that the colors didn't even match and how the seam wasn't even consistent or straight at that and to not tell me it wasn't going to come out bc it already was in some parts. They had charged me $45 for that sloppy ass job and said had I known this i would of YouTubed it myself and probably have done a better job. She wants to tell me that no I wouldn't have done a better job. She leaves and comes back with some thread that matched better and told me to come back the following day bc they were going to fix it. Next day, I make 35 min commute.. again. I was helped by an older guy. Not sure if that was "Pappy" or what bc they didn't introduce themselves to me. I had to wait to be helped and they put me into another dressing room without a mirror. Again, I wasn't going to walk out in front of all those people, so I looked at their work again. If I had to choose from both shitty jobs they did I would have picked the first. Why? The second attempt continued to not have that consistency of a straight seam. They decided that where the last seam was would be a great idea to make the fold there. The problem with that is the holes were more visible. Oh it gets better. Not wanting to catch a case bc I have this wedding to attend. I decided to just walk away before the lose my cool even more. I get home. Try on the dress and you ready????? The damn dress was shorter in the back than in the front. I'm sure I didn't ask for reception in the back, ceremony in the front. I would think twice about this place. If you decide to give them the benefit of the doubt, kudos to you. read more

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I often need alterations done. Pappy's Alterations located in Calumet City is awesome. I love a place of business that guarantees their work; meaning stand behind their WORK and go the extra mile for customers satisfaction. I'm elated that this place of business withstood the COVID-19 shutdown. Extremely thankful read more

They were solid booked for a week so I made an appointment for my on-the-spot alteration. I got 2 fajas tailored and they were ready in less than 30 minutes, including several try-ons to make sure they fit perfectly. Excellent price point, quick turnaround and happy customer. read more

I'm a procrastinator. So it's very important to me that when I need alterations done that I'm able to receive my garment(s) back as promised; with the alterations that I've specified.I love that this place of business is welling to send YOU a text once alterations are complete. There's plenty of parking. And I 'm takin with the politeness; yes letting me know that their business appreciates me spending MY $ with them. Excellent work, alterations done when promised, and yes very reasonable read more

My family has been going to Pappy's for at least 20 years. The work is always excellent and reliable. They have taken dresses apart and put them back together to make it fit me properly. They have performed some serious miracles on some bad fitting items that I have had to wear for formal engagements. This degree of service reliability is not easy to come by. I have literally flown to Chicago after moving out of state to get my alterations done by them. Recently they altered my wedding and reception dress to fit me like I was born in it. Well worth every dollar. read more

I went in today to have several items altered for a vacation. I have used Pappy's for years in regards to tailoring but today was different. Typically when I go in they have me go and put on the item in which I needed altered. I did but when I came out to stand in front of the mirror he started showing me where he would be making the adjustments but he was definitely touching me in ways that had me feeling very violated. He then told me to go and try on the next item but at that point he came into the fitting room with me in which was out of the site of the camera. During this time he touched the cups of my breast. He sat down and started pulling me back to him where you would think he was just pinning but I could feel his legs touching against my legs more. The next thing I would feel was his fingers going down the nape of my back and asking what my name was. He proceeded to taking my measurements but when he got to my hip area the tape fell but he was still standing directly behind me at this point I was able to feel his erection and as I begged up I then felt his belly on my back. I went home to talk to my family about this but I keep trying to tell myself maybe I was just imagining this but once I got to work and went to look for any similar complaints I then notice Asia M. posted on 10/30/2021 a similar situation. Now I know it wasn't all in my head but I really wanted people to know before someone have to experience what I went through. I am still trying to decide if I will be going to fill a police report on this matter. read more

Had a suit taken in and they did do a fine job however they quoted me $50 up front and I paid cash. They called the following day and said they forgot to charge. $15 for the waist and I would have to pay the additional charge when I picked up. That is terrible business and for that reason I won't return read more

This is a total thank you to Yelp! I wouldn't have even known this place existed as I don't go to River Oaks Mall as often as I did when I was a kid (but then again that's when they had Marshall Field's and not Macy's). Papa himself helped me on the spot and hemmed two pairs of pants while I waited (15 minutes only!) and charged me $20 for the work! Great tailoring at the right price and very nice people! Go here and make sure they succeed. Best door to enter is along River Oaks Drive and head into the door just off the J.C. Penny's store between it and the Lens Crafters. read more

Went in for a seam repair to a pair of dress slacks. 5 minutes later I walked with perfectly mended pants at an unbeatable price! This will continue to be my go-to location for alterations and tailoring. Pappy hasn't disappointed us yet! read more

Not sure why this place doesn't have more reviews but went in today (it was near work and I needed it urgently). I felt the need to write one since I rely on yelp for most of my purchases/services. I went in for tailoring two pants (one hem and one pocket) and the guy did it within 5 minutes while I was waiting and charged me such a minimal fee! Now THAT'S what I call real customer service! I will definitely be back and recommend it to everyone! read more