I've had a few items done here, including a nice navy blazer and several pairs of pants. Timely, professional work, and as good or better than any tailor I used on the east coast. I'll bring more stuff here when I need alterations down the line. read more

Love this place so much! I bring all of my designers here, from Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Moncler, Versace, every brand you can name, the outcome is better than I've imagined. Ali have professional skills and amazing work! I brought my moncler coat that had burn holes and he fixed it like it was brand new. All of my clothes come out tailored to perfection. His wife Lisa is so beautiful inside and out, she's the best fashionista and helps me with all my outfits. I live an hour away and will only come here, that's how great it is! Even their employees are the sweetest. 10/10 read more

The Birmingham Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Called in just to ask the most basic questions about suit altercations and he can't even spend 2 minutes answering my questions. First time I've left a review on yelp that's how disappointed I was. Poor customer service, I'm sure all those 10 people in your 10 x 10 store really needed your attention. read more

I had a pulled thread in a top that's primarily silk, they fixed it. It was like it was never there! Definitely will continue to support this family owned business:) read more

Amazing!!! My husband has a tendency to buy his clothes too big but thanks to Ali he's looking sharp now!!! Not only is Ali extremely gifted in alterations but he is so kindhearted! Quality work that is worth every penny!! And his super sweet wife Lisa is a delight. Customer service excellence -- I overheard Ali expedite an order for the son of one of his regular clients! And Ali and Lisa never stopped smiling though they admitted today was a hard day for them. A delightful experience!! read more

This man is amazing! So kind and professional and his work is A+! I've had long and short formal gowns that are difficult to hem because of the material, and he has never let me down. read more

I have been bringing my formalwear to Ali for the past three years. He is brutally honest, personable, and professional. When you deal with Ali, you are dealing with someone who has a lot of compassion for serving his community with excellent taste that is individually catered to each client. His staff are very friendly and the turnaround time is very reasonable. I will continue to bring my business to him and have recommended this business to many of my colleagues and friends. The Birmingham tailor has kept me looking my best and I would not recommend anything less. Thank you Ali. read more

I need two dressed altered in unusual ways to fit me better, and they did a great job on both!

Ali and his staff are amazing! I've been going to him for all my tailoring needs for years. He has done it all for me. From jeans, dress pants, suits, and several coats. He has amazing style and will help make suggestions for you. What really blew me away though, was his custom suits and sports coats! I will never buy a suit or sports coat again from any retail store. Having Ali design and make you a suit is an experience that is so much fun but even more so rewarding. For those on a budget fear nothing, he has different price tiers which will still be a much better suit or sports cost than any you find in a retail store. I'm very grateful for Ali as a tailor but also the way he conducts himself. You will not be disappointed! ~ Carlo Ferri read more

People I need you to pay careful attention! I FLY my ass HOME to Michigan because Ali is the ONLY one allowed to take a needle and thread to any garment in my closet! He is the avant-garde of tailors! His work is unmatchable, impeccable and everything always fits better once he puts needle and thread to the fabric... currently working to perfect my Bao Tranchi original "Geometrics" dress #BaoTranchi read more

The Birmingham Tailor - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I went to see Ali after a recommendation from a friend who called him "magical." I needed magical. I had a gown that came in from a bridal salon for a wedding that was in 3 weeks that was so big it was laughable. It didn't fit a single part of my body. There wasn't time to send it back to get a smaller size since it took 3 months to come in. Alterations were my only hope. I called him before I came in to make sure that he did gowns and he was so sweet on the phone. He said "just come bring me the dress, honey. We'll see what we can do." I showed up in full blown panic mode because I knew this kind man had no idea how much work he had ahead of him or how much of a wreck I was. So I get there, put the dress on and come out. He was more than shocked that this was a dress that I was measured for and was custom ordered. At this point, I think he was ready to tell me that he was sorry but he couldn't help... but I was close to tears and he knew it. So he decided to go for it. Away he went with the pins. I calmed down as he was working because he was explaining what he was doing, why he was doing it and what kind of effect it would have on the dress after he did it. It was clear he had a vision for what needed to be done and he was a perfectionist. I should probably add that my dress is three different layers with the top layer being a sheer one with glitter designs that align in a specific pattern. This would have been a VERY easy dress to screw up. I came back a week later and literally could not believe what he had done. He created a new dress. There were now (very necessary) seams that did not exist before. He admitted to spending over 5 hours on the first round of alterations and cutting 6-7 inches of the dress off in all areas. Still, he wanted to do more for me and pinned again (it was impossible to get it completely done in one shot since it was such a massive alteration) and told me to come back in a week. Fast forward to today when I picked up my dress. Even today, he made a very slight alteration in the back (took 10 minutes) to keep the lining in one place. It was a minor detail that I wouldn't have noticed myself but it made a difference. This is just how much he cares about his work. The alteration wasn't cheap but he only charged me the one time at the beginning and not for any of the subsequent alterations that came after. He was worth absolutely every penny that I paid to him. I will go back to him in a heartbeat for anything in the future. I now have a dress that fits perfectly and looks like what a custom ordered dress SHOULD look like and he has a customer for life. read more

First time going to a tailor and I seriously had no idea what I was doing. Like that awkward "how do I describe the haircut I want??" sensation, but with a bit more permanence-- last I checked, suits don't grow back. Anyhow, I'd picked up a suit that just wasn't doing it for me some 7-8 months ago and finally decided that it was finally time that I did something about it. Basically went in with another jacket that I liked and my disappointing hunk of cloth and through a series of primitive grunts and gestures managed to fumble my way through articulating what I liked about one and didn't the other. "No matter. Why don't you try on the suit?" Quick reverse-Clark Kent action in the dressing room and I'm up on the platform examining how this suit is simultaneously too tight and too baggy from like three different angles. And then he gets to it. Conversationally, he starts pinching at the seems, cuffing, chalking, and asking my opinion on how things look. He made something as foreign to me as tailoring seem like an absolute breeze, turned me on to things I didn't even know you could do. Tapering the *sleeves*? What?? About two minutes of this and then he starts pinning, and that's when I'm certain that I'm in the right place. A line of pins down the arm, some darting at the waist, cuffs rolled and pinned (both jacket and pants), more pins down the leg, this thing was starting to hang NICELY. Reminded me of that plastic surgery scene from Brazil in its thoroughness and near-magical levels of transformation. Was this really the suit I'd wandered in here with? Quick turnaround later and I'm back at the shop and try this thing on and it fits like a glove. For real, I feel like my best self in this suit. Great price. Great experience. I'm dangerously close to the event horizon between never having bothered having anything tailored and waging war on my closet. Uh oh. read more

The best and nicest tailor in the area! Somewhat inconvenient to get to because Birmingham parking is generally horrific and outrageously expensive at the parking meters. Ali, the owner and tailor, is incredibly nice and genuine. I wouldn't have anyone else around town tailor a pair of jeans! He's also tailored my suits after I lost some weight and did a beautiful job. read more

Ali is da man and everyone knows it. No, no, not Muhammad Ali... Ali, the Birmingham Tailor. Ali is the go-to guy for denim alterations-- he does such an amazing job at redoing hems-- you know when sometimes it's very apparent that jeans have been hemmed? Yeah, not with Ali; it looks like the original hem just made to fit your perfect length. With denim he is quiet speedy on the turn-around time, but with more delicate pieces he might take awhile longer... The best thing about Ali is that he is honest. If he feels like an alteration would jeopardize the piece he won't touch it. He was also featured in Lucky Magazine awhile back for being such a guru... watch out Muhammad- there's another Ali in town. read more

Ali (pronouced Ollie) is simply the best. He is the sweetest guy, in the know about style and fit. I have taken everything to him (pants, coats, dresses, skirts, you name it) and have never been unhappy. He remembers how you like pants to fit, how tall your heels usually are... he's just great all around. And, now he takes credit! He used to be cash or check only, so this is a big perk. Parking in Birmingham can sometimes be a bitch, but going to Ali is totally worth it for the excellent work he does. read more

Ali is simply the nicest guy, he really knows what he is doing and he does pretty quick service. I take all my nicest brand name items to him, I've seen bags directly from Tender taken to his store. read more

Ali is the man! I've taken many articles of clothing to him, mainly jeans, and everything comes out perfect. I'll agree with others in that he's very honest. He's not out to take your money if he doesn't think an article of clothing doesn't need to be altered or adjusted. You don't find that too often. If you're looking for a tailor, this is your guy. I won't go to anyone else. read more

I suppose that I should preface this review with a brief description of the very nature of the sleeveless shirt - the "tank top" as it is casually referred to within certain social circles - so as to lend an understanding of our motives going into my recent experience with Ali. On those hot Michigan midsummer days that so many of us are accustomed to, for better or for worse, the constraints of the sleeve pose a potential strife for the armpits of concertgoers and average shirt-wearers alike. Inevitably, the double-edged blade of perspiration strikes, leaving a soggy and aesthetically displeasing stain of scorn upon the fabric of the pit region. Here, it is advantageous to rid ones garment of the sleeve in it's entirety. A shirt without a sleeve with which to cover ones appendages, one may argue, may not be a shirt outright, but I will argue that it is much, much more. And so, all that said, comes the tale of two strapping young lads, and the day they found their tailor. Much like any other June afternoon, the climate of the day did not lend itself to outdoor activity. Discontent with wasting away indoors, confined to the bounds which our very clothing provided, a friend and I looked to rid our traditional t-shirts of their draconian sleeves, to break free from the oppression of the herald of the pit-stain. Scissors in hand, tongue in cheek, heart on sleeve (pun definitely unintended), we sought to free the torso of it's freeloading cousins, by stripping the garment of the very extensions that, at times, seemed to define it. Without looking back, we had converted the t-shirt to a formidable tank, albeit one of shaky integrity. Our stitches, by necessary process, had gone horribly awry. Discontent with the peril of an ill-fitting tank, we took to Yelp; hoping, praying that there was a man within a 10-mile radius that could hem the jagged edges of our fate. Taking the fool's gambit, as it seemed, we jumped at the prospect of a highly-rated tailor just down the way. The Birmingham Tailor, it seemed would do. Cap in hand, we approached the premises with a meek disposition, fully aware of the unique nature of our request. A tailor of such stature, by the very nature of the trade, surely would not, could not, have time for the improbable folly of two young chaps such as ourselves. Upon our entrance to the establishment, we were greeted by a warm smile and a firm shake of the hand. Ali, although skeptical of our motives, looked over the garment in question, assessing the situation fully and without fault. After a brief turnover of our intent, he vanished into the backroom, and set out to work. No sooner had two minutes passed than Ali had returned from his lair, piece in hand, firmly stitched up. With our vision realized, our tank restored to it's full and rightful glory, we praised the skill and hand of this stitch-maneuvering wunderkind, appalled by his exhibited quality and precision. Firmly content with the service, I reached for my pocketbook, considering that the service justified fine compensation. "Ali" I conjectured, "what price do you set for such excellence, this gold standard of the industry?" Ali, however, being a man of deeply humble nature, refused any currency's form of payment, content with the joy he brought to the two formidable foes of perspiration. "Do you love it? Do you really love it?" He probed, looking to ensure the satisfaction of the two young lads. "It's yours, no charge." And so, with our pockets heavy and our arms basking in the radiant glow of the sunshine, we set off into the distance, having acquired a loyal tailor and aside from just that, a friend. Ali is the best. He asked us only to write a good Yelp review, and we sincerely hope that this fits the bill. He has earned two customers for life, please commission him for any and all tailoring assignments, sleeve-rated or otherwise. Sincerely, Luke and Ryan read more

Ali is the best. I'm tall and lanky. He did some magic with a 38R suit when I normally get 38L. He lengthened the sleeves and put in some fabric in the cuff and it looks amazing. Took in a spread collar michael kors dress shirt and he did some wonders with that and removed a ridiculously large pocket. I love it. I'd take in my boxers to him if I had the funds. He knows what looks good and trust him, he won't do anything he can't guarantee or thinks is a bad idea. I want him to be my best friend :( read more

This review is long overdue! My boyfriend and I moved to the area/state about a year and a half ago, and thanks to his broad shoulders and me being vertically challenged, we were in dire need of a tailor. It's hard finding a place that's not only convenient and reasonably priced, but it's incredibly hard for me personally, to find someone I feel comfortable with right off the bat (due to being extremely particular and vocal about how my clothes fit) That said, Ali is amazing!! He's patient, vocal about what he's going to do to your clothes and why, and overall just a warm hearted individual. Him and his team are craftsmen when it comes to altering clothing, and I fall in love with my clothes all over again when they're done. We've (the boyfriend and I) taken him everything from work dresses, jeans, pants, dress shirts, and formal wear. So if you're hesitant about trying out a new tailor, rest assured Ali will take great care of you!! read more

Ali is the best of the best. I had been searching for an excellent tailor in the Metro Detroit area for months before I found Ali at the Birmingham Tailor. My search is officially over. I've had three pair of dress pants tapered and hemmed here, and they're perfect. He gets it right the first time. I also recently took in a Dolce & Gabbana suit that I got on clearance from Nordstrom Rack because it had been previously altered. Whoever altered it the first time did a terrible job. Ali fixed it and I now have a $2200 suit for $300 total, with tailoring cost. He does take a little longer than other tailors I have used, but I would rather wait 5-6 days for an excellent job than 1 day for a decent one. Not to mention that he is such a nice guy. Every time I go there I end up staying for 20 minutes extra just chatting with him. Awesome! read more

Ali is the bomb. Has to get some work done on a bunch of suit pants and repair the lining in a jacket, as well as change some buttons. Did it in a few days, and the work was solid quality. I let him pick the buttons for the jacket, and they were perfect. Parking in B-ham sucks, but if you on off hours it's not as bad. I don't do enough tailoring to know if the prices was high or low, but you definitely pay for quality. This reminds me of a sign I once saw that reads: GOOD, FAST, CHEAP. Pick 2. You can't get all 3. read more

I've now been at The Birmingham Tailor several times to handle a variety of alterations. Everything from altering suit jackets to fixing stitching on a t-shirt. The location is on the second floor of the building that also houses Sweet Earth, the FroYo place. You head up the stairs that you get to by the door just left of the Sweet Earth entrance. They're on the left hand side once you get upstairs. Sometimes they get busy, but they juggle the people around and the line moves fast. Ali and team are very nice and welcoming. Like most tailors, the experience is the same. They have 3 changing rooms that you put on the clothes. They look at it, pin and mark the adjustments. Ali is helpful with suggestions on adjustments and what would look okay. The first time I took in a few suits that required a lot of adjustments, and instead of wanting all of the tailoring business, he told me it wasn't worth the tailoring since it would not look good. At least he was straight-forward and honest about it! There's not that many tailors around that are as busy in town. He has a steady line up of regulars that are well-deserved since his service and quality of work is consistent and top-notch. You can trust them with your best clothes! read more

Got thighs that love to high five when you walk together?? Do those thighs cause your pants to rub and fray??? Look no farther bc Ali can FIX THOSE JEANS. Foreal!! I've witnessed it myself! And so I thought easy - anybody can fix that, but can you fix jeans that ripped right across your butt? Ali can! He salvaged my favorite pair of jeans!!! I had a pair of jeans that ripped right underneath my butt pocket. I couldn't bear to part with my favorite pair of jeans, so I left them in my closet for a few months. Ali repaired the rip and even sewed in extra denim reinforcement. Now that I think about it, my dog also chewed another pair of jeans. Like the belt loop/button/pocket.. I totally forgot about that incident bc Ali fixed my pants, and I can't even tell where the damage was! I've referred multiple people to Ali, and all have been pleased. read more

I had only a few days until my son's wedding. I needed the hemline of my dress cut. It is a unique fabric that requires special skill to know how to cut it. Ali helped me out and charged me a very fair price. I highly recommend the Birmingham Tailor to everyone! read more

To paraphrase '80's icon Mr. T, I pity the fool who would take his/her clothes elsewhere for fixing/alterations/whatever. We found Ali many years ago after having had unsatisfactory work done by various Birmingham/Bloomfield tailors. His work is top-notch. Doesn't matter if it's a small repair or a complete overhaul of a suit. Prices aren't the lowest but are very fair. He's even been known to do small jobs at no charge or give you a bit of a discount. Even when you insist on paying, he's quick with a smile and a "don't worry about it." He'll also tell you if it's not worth it to do work on something. His honesty certainly costs him some $$ in the short term but it's why he's seen his business grow over the long term. Plus he's one of the nicest, warmest people with whom you'll ever do business. read more

He is a bit pricey but it is to be expected in Birmingham. I had the buttons replaced on two coats at a slamming $20 per coat. Next, I brought in a blazer that had a hole cut all the way thru the fabric. I must say he did a fabulous job making it appear as if the hole was never there. Again, $20 for the repair. I am aware of the HOUR magazine accolades but that doesn't trump his snoody attitude via phone which leans me to find another tailor. I am a pirate for quality customer service. read more

I came to Ali based on some great reviews, and this man lives up to it. I had a suit that I needed work on. He tapered and hemmed the pants perfectly, and did an excellent job with the waist suppression and hemming on the jacket. The man has an excellent eye for detail and quickly knows what needs to be done. He is straight forward and honest and doesn't try to sell you work that's not needed. The initial pinning work was done in about 15 mins and he gave some transparent feedback about fit. The price was quite reasonable as well. His building is a touch small. He has 3 changing rooms, and a tailoring mirror. He has a steady stream of customers all the time. It can get a little busy, but it's apparent in his work that his volume is well-deserved. Ali and his staff are friendly and warm. I'm sure to go back for any of my tailoring needs. read more

Ali is the ONLY tailor in town.... as in, nobody else comes close in terms of friendliness, quality, and customer service.

I've used a couple tailors before to mixed results. One in particular over tapered a pair of jeans for me and insisted that how they looked was what I asked for. I had deemed those jeans pretty much unwearable and put them away in the bottom drawer. When it came time to go and get 4 pairs of pants I bought tailored, I asked a couple friends and saw yelp and decided Ali was the guy to go to. He did an excellent job on all of my pants. I brought the old pair that were ruined by the previous tailor and he was able to work his magic and let out what little bit hadn't been cut to make them wearable again. Additionally, one of the 4 new pairs didn't turn out quite how I was hoping and he said he'd adjust them again free of charge. Great work and great customer service, icing on the cake is that Ali is a really nice guy. read more

I had a suit that was custom-made by a man who was recommended to me by a friend. Worst decision of my life. I'll spare you the details but let's just say nothing fit right, after going to several different tailors and having them all turned me away because suit was not properly cut, The Birmingham Tailor was my last chance. I went in there begging for his help and he told me he would see what he can do... came back a few weeks later and the man worked his MAGIC! The "lost cause" suits fit perfectly! I will say that this place is always busy but it's worth the wait. He can turn a 99 dollar kohl's suit into Hugo Boss suit, the guy is a by far the best tailor I've ever been to. I won't ever go anywhere else besides here to have any tailoring done. This is the place to go if you want it done RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! read more

I am the bridesmaid that Jonas P. refers to above. He has no personal experience with this tailor! Never once have I had a complaint with any alterations or work Ali has done for me. He has tailored many dresses, etc., for both myself, and that of my family and friends, and never failed to do less than an impeccable job. The real story is that I negatively reviewed the below bridal salon on another site, and made the mistake of mentioning who my tailor was. As a result, they're negatively reviewing my tailor, who again, they've never worked with. This bridal salon ordered a dress size for me so large, I had to physically hold on to it to keep it on. Certainly I was not going to trust my alterations to a bridal salon that couldn't even come remotely close in ordering me the correct size. Now, in order to protect themselves, they're placing blame on others. Incredibly unethical and very amateur behavior. Ali did a beautiful job with the cards we were dealt, and I will continue to bring all of my clothes to him for whatever tailoring I need. I will continue to refer my friends and family to The Birmingham Tailor, however the same certainly cannot be said for the below bridal salon. Thank you, Le Salon, for further proving to everyone by the way you've handled my concerns with your business how terribly unprofessional your business practices are. You've made your own bad word of mouth so much easier to pass along. read more

The BEST tailor in Michigan. This is the only place to take your finer pieces, or even the not-so-fine. Friendly, prompt service and fast turn around on your items if you need it. Professional all the way. read more

This is the only place I trust/will use to alter my jeans. I moved to GR, so I'm very thankful that they can mail you your clothes.

Ali is honest and amazing at his job. I've taken in a blazer and he worked wonders on it. Just today, I took in a blazer from a thrift shop that I thought might work. He taught me how to feel inside the sleeves to tell if there was enough fabric to lengthen, and in my case there wasn't. Instead of just taking the blazer, he gave me his honest advice that it wasn't worth tailoring and I should be pickier next time. One of those people you can't help but trust, he's kind and truly wants to get to know you. Well-rounded tailor that you'll look forward to seeing every time. read more

Ali is one of the best. I had him do some complicated alterations on a suit, including opening up the pant seam and hand-sewing it back. He did it perfectly, on time, and for an honest price. He is super friendly and very knowledgeable about proper fit, fabrics/materials, etc. Highly recommended. read more

I've been coming to Ali for about two years now. I've brought him several suits and countless pairs of pants both dress and jeans. His work is impeccable, he has even fixed mistakes that other tailors have made. I consider myself a discerning customer, and have asked for very specific things (tapered pants, so on). He is always polite, understanding of my needs, and does an incredible job. I would not trust anyone else but Ali with any of my tailoring needs. After so many years, he has become a part of the family. He remembers me, my mother and brother every time I come in. I absolutely adore going to see him. Finally, his prices are absolutely the most reasonable around. For the quality of his work, I would be willing to pay 2x the amount. However, for small jobs he will do at no charge, and offers a steep discount on a large amount of work I may bring him (I brought him 5 pairs of pants and a suit today, and he quoted me 1/3 of what i expected). Ali is truly a magician and a kind soul. read more

Ali is the man. He takes pride in his work and has been in the business for 15 years +. Has experience and knows what he is doing. Very nice and personable guy. Will not touch anything if he has doubt in how it will come out. Prices are reasonable and definitely worth it. Looking forward for many more visits. Thank you! read more

Ali is the best in town! He has done shirts, suits, tuxes, and pants for me and they all turn out perfect! I don't even try on the clothes when picking them up, that's how good he is. read more

This place is so amazing it prompted me to write my first review ever on YELP. I am in a wedding later this month. My buddy decided instead of renting tuxes that we would buy the suit he picked out for us and that way we could keep it and have a new suit. Great idea right? Well...my suit was WAY too small on me and there was absolutely no way of getting a larger size so the hunt for a tailor began. Ali is a MIRACLE worker!!! I told him my dilemma and he said "no problem, you will look great!" I was skeptical because I literally couldn't button the pants and the jacket was so small I thought I'd rip it if I took a deep breath. UNBELIEVABLE RESULTS!!! Seriously, it's like a brand new suit that fits me great now! WOW! I was afraid I was going to have to drop out of the wedding but now i can enjoy myself without having to feel like the "fat guy in a little coat" (and pants) Thank you thank you thank you. I will tell everyone I know about the service and quality work that your shop provides! Affordable and the highest quality work you will find in a tailor. I will be taking all my clothes that need work over to Ali, no hesitation! Thanks again! read more