On the mend: The best tailors in Calgary
When you’re looking for a better fit to flatter your shape, the best tailors in town can make it happen. With a little stitch-witchery up their sleeves – not to mention a measuring tape and straight pins – their expertise and finesse will make you look your finest. Here’s where to go for wardrobe touch-ups.
Giovanni The Tailor Shop
1906 37 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3A3You don’t have to look far to find a world-class tailor. Using the finest Italian fabrics, Giovanni Nicoletti handcrafts made-to-measure clothing and hand-stitches seams and lapels to create beautiful bespoke suits for both men and women at reasonable rates. Whether you’re having clothes fitted or fashioned for the boardroom or the ballroom, you can trust all your wardrobe needs to this talented craftsman.
Umberto's Custom Tailors Ltd
107-321 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3H3With style and substance to spare, this established tailor uses classic styling and timeless techniques to put you in fine form, whatever the occasion. Whether you’re short or tall, big or small, they’ll pattern any men’s or women’s garment in any fabric or style. From shortening hems to slimming suits, the shop’s talented tailors can offer their sage advice on how to update your wardrobe and conform to current trends. And no need to make an appointment: they’ll work around your schedule.
Henry's Tailoring
2030 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2C3This top-rated tailor has been keeping Calgarians looking sharp for more than 15 years. If your wardrobe has seen better days, you can trust the shop’s expert staff to mend its ways. Alteration services for both men and women include leather and suede work, relining, repairs and invisible mending. Henry’s also fashions made-to-measure suits in high-end Italian fabrics by Ermenegildo Zegna, Vitale Barberis Canonico and Cerruti. And if you’re looking for some new threads, you’ll find a wide array of dress shirts, slacks, ties and other everyday essentials.
Dave's Custom Tailoring
9919 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0S3With more than 40 years of experience, this reputable and trusted tailor shop will outfit the whole family, so everyone looks their best from head to toe. Whether you need routine alterations or special-occasion adjustments, this one-stop shop specializes in top-notch custom tailoring for men, women and children. And their perfectionist tendencies don’t stop there: you can call upon Dave’s services for drape and upholstery alterations, uniforms and even dry-cleaning.
Hanna's Design & Alterations
Avenida Place Shopping Center, Calgary, AB T2J 7G9If your fairy godmother isn’t available, Hanna’s might be the next best thing. Whatever the occasion, you can have this talented seamstress conceive, design and create any look you like, from runway-inspired fashions and haute couture costumes to skating and dance outfits. With more than 30 years of experience designing wedding, formal and cocktail dresses, she can apply her superior dressmaking skills and creativity to whatever your heart desires – and you’ll still be dancing at the stroke of midnight.
North Hill Alterations & Repairs
1632 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1M7Need a wardrobe nip and tuck on short notice? This reputable tailor shop knows exactly where to slash, pin and tinker to fix all your emergency fabric needs. You can trust all your clothing, leather and suede goods to this expert service. And if you’re time-crunched with a pair of pants to hem for school photos, or a dinner jacket for date night, they can handle all your last-minute requests.
Sewing Place
208-5809 MacLeod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0J9If your life seems to be coming apart at the seams, you can trust this one-stop shop to keep it all together. Sewing Place’s skilled seamstresses and tailors can handle any size task, from alterations to made-to-measure gowns and suits for special occasions. They also provide tailoring services for home fashions, uniforms and costumes, and will personalize your school bags, camp gear and towels with custom embroidery, lettering and monogramming services.
Anna's Alterations
103-2515 90 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0L8Having served her loyal customers for more than 30 years, Anna and her team of talented seamstresses can pattern any design and pin it to perfection. From couture-inspired wedding dresses to custom costumes, they will bring your ideas to life with meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship. They’re well equipped to handle all your urgent wedding and formal wear requests within a week.
