Tailoring & Alteration Services
With four decades of experience, Bridgestone Cleaners ensures your garments will fit like a glove after tailoring. Our professional tailors handle every garment with expert care, from hemming pants to letting in a waistband. We offer alterations for jackets, dresses, suits, pants, skirts, bridal gowns, leather and suede garments, and more, with every garment hand-stitched to perfection. We also provide repairs for holes, tears, and burns.
Private home fittings are available for $195 per hour per visit; schedule by contacting us today. Please note that all prices listed are base prices, and additional charges may apply for certain couture items, ornamentation, or heavily soiled items. Tailoring prices may vary based on the build and cut of garments.
We offer a standard 4-day turnaround time, but additional express/rush services are available upon request. We also offer convenient delivery and pickup options. Sign in or sign up now to take advantage of these services.
Expert Tailoring & Alterations in Brooklyn
For more than four decades, Bridgestone Cleaners has been tailoring and altering garments for clients across Brooklyn. A well-made garment should fit the way it was meant to, and our tailors take the time to get it right. Every piece is fitted, marked, and hand-finished, whether it is an everyday pair of pants or a treasured designer dress.
Alterations We Offer
- Hemming for pants, skirts, dresses, and coats
- Tapering and taking in or letting out waistbands, seams, and sides
- Sleeve shortening and lengthening
- Jacket and blazer shortening and adjustments
- Zipper replacement
- Lining replacement
- Alterations for suits, shirts, dresses, skirts, and outerwear
Garment Repairs
Accidents happen. Our tailors repair holes, tears, and burns, and every damaged item is inspected first so we can choose the most appropriate repair method. Many garments that look beyond saving can be restored, and we will tell you honestly what is possible before any work begins.
Bridal Gown Alterations
Bridgestone Cleaners also alters and repairs bridal gowns, including bustles, hem adjustments, and repairs after your event. Because we also clean and preserve gowns, your dress can be altered, cleaned, and preserved all in one place. Learn more on our Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation page.
Leather & Suede Alterations
Leather and suede require specialized skill and equipment. We alter and repair leather and suede garments, and each item is individually inspected before we confirm the service and price.
How Tailoring Works at Bridgestone
- Bring in your garment, or arrange pickup, and tell us what you would like changed.
- Your garment is fitted and marked so the adjustment is precise.
- Our tailors complete the work by hand, with careful attention to the fabric and construction.
- Your garment is pressed and returned ready to wear.
Our standard turnaround is 4 days. Express and rush service is available on request. Pickup and delivery are available for your convenience.
Private Home Fittings
Prefer to be fitted at home? Private in-home fittings are available for $195 per hour, per visit. Contact us to schedule.
A Note on Pricing
Listed prices are base prices. Additional charges may apply for couture items, ornamentation, or heavily soiled garments, and tailoring prices can vary with the build and cut of a garment. We confirm pricing before work begins.
Visit a Brooklyn Tailor
Visit us at 109 Front Street in DUMBO or 175 Court Street in Cobble Hill, or call to ask a question about your garment.
Tailoring & Alterations faqs
What tailoring and alteration services do you offer?
We provide professional tailoring and alterations for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, suits, shirts, coats, bridal gowns, and leather and suede garments. Services include hemming, tapering, waist and sleeve adjustments, zipper replacement, seam adjustments, jacket shortening, and lining replacement.
Do you repair damaged garments?
Yes. Our professional tailors can repair many types of garment damage, including holes, tears, and burns. We inspect each item to determine the most appropriate repair method.
How experienced are your tailors?
Bridgestone Dry Cleaners & Laundry brings four decades of experience to garment care and tailoring. Every garment is handled with expert care and hand-finished for a precise, polished result.
Do you alter leather and suede garments?
Yes. We offer alterations and repairs for leather and suede garments. These specialty materials require individual inspection before service and pricing can be confirmed.
Do you offer private fittings at home?
Yes. Private in-home fittings are available for $195 per hour, per visit. To arrange an appointment, please contact us.
How long do alterations take?
Our standard turnaround time is four days. Completion times may vary depending on the garment and the complexity of the requested work.
Are express or rush alterations available?
Yes. Express and rush services are available upon request. Availability and additional charges depend on the service and your requested completion date.
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Is an inspection required before receiving a final quote?
Yes. Because garments vary in fabric, construction, condition, and alteration requirements, our tailoring team must inspect each item before confirming the final price.
In need of custom alterations?
Contact Bridgestone Cleaners today for a quote on custom alterations for your cherished garments.