If you want to have a custom garment made for a special occasion or need to have an existing garment altered then you will need the services of a tailor. Tailoring is quickly becoming a thing of the past and the professional tailors that are still in business are often very busy. This means that you will need to book appointments and consultations well in advance of the date by which you need the garment. So how do you go about choosing a tailor that will provide you with the clothing or alteration you need -- when you need it?

Deciding what you want
The first step is to decide exactly what you want. For example, some tailors only undertake alterations to existing garments whereas others specialise in designing and creating custom garments that are unique to you. It is important to ask about the services available when you first make contact so that there is no confusion later on. Similarly, some tailors will only have experience of making and altering specific types of clothing, such as suits, trousers and shirts. This means that if you want a dress or skirt altered then you will need to find someone with this type of experience.

Recommendations and references
One of the best ways to choose a tailor is through personal recommendation. Ask around your friends and family to see if any of them have had a positive experience using a specific tailor. If not then try asking at your local fabric or haberdashery store to see if they know of anyone. If you can't get a recommendation then phone round a few tailors that are advertising in your area or on sites such as Classifieds and ask for references. Many tailors will offer their best customers a small discount if they can use them as references so all decent tailors should be able to supply a few.

Checking the quality of their work
In addition to asking for recommendations and references, you should also ask to see samples of the tailor's work. Some tailors will have shop premises and so you can easily pop in and ask there. This is a great way to gauge quality whilst also getting to know the tailor as well. Those that are confident in their own work won't have any problem with you asking to see garments that they've made or altered so ask away and see what reaction you get!

Meeting the tailor
It is important that you meet and talk to the tailor before you agree to a formal consultation or an appointment for a fitting. Phone and ask if you can pop into their shop for an informal chat about your requirements. If they don't have premises then ask if they have a few minutes to spare to talk to you on the phone. A good tailor will enjoy listening to your ideas and will also let you know what they think at the same time. If you feel comfortable talking to one particular individual then set up a formal consultation to talk about your ideas for the garment you have in mind.

Questions to ask
At your initial consultation you need to be able to explain exactly what it is you're looking for. Again, a good tailor will probably make suggestions that they think will improve things. If you are having an alteration made to an existing suit, dress or other garment then you should ask how long the alterations will take, what the overall cost will be, how many fittings you'll need and what happens if you aren't entirely happy with the outcome. The same questions apply when you are having a custom garment made however you should be clear as to what happens if you aren't happy with the finished article. Some tailors will include any subsequent alterations in their original quote whereas others will charge an extra fee if you require further alterations. You will need to give them a date for completion before you agree to anything and ensure that they can have the garment finished before the agreed date.

Conclusion
Your local tailor will probably be able to complete any easy alterations that you may need making to an existing garment and so this is often the place to look in the first instance. If, however, you require something a little more drastic then you might need to look around for a professional tailoring service. These companies may also be able to provide you with custom made designs. If you want perfection then it might be worth finding a company that specialises solely in new garments. Either way, hiring a tailor is almost invariably more expensive than buying off the peg but if you want something unique to you then this is a service well worth considering.
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