I have finally found a fantastic tailor in Memphis! This search has lasted two years and it is a glorious feat. Memphis doesn't have as many choices of service providers as a big city does. I have a shoe cobbler and dry cleaning shop I normally visit, but neither of them I feel like "wow this is perfect I couldn't ask for anything better!" which is sort of what you want to feel when you provide repeat business for a service.
I had the sleeves of a leather jacket, a blouse with leather accented sleeves, and a silk blouse hemmed. I was very worried about getting work done on a leather jacket, since it is a difficult material to tailor and it is so important that the tailor is confident, has the necessary machine/tools, and has the skills necessary to do a great job. I am incredibly satisfied with Richard's service, and I'm probably going to bring a dress to him that needs tailoring all throughout to him next time. I've never took in a piece for tailoring on the bodice, mostly out of fear. Richard's been in the business over 30 years, and I feel confident about bringing such a big tailoring project for him. Best of all, he is unbelievably nice and honest--he even gave me discount when I told him I was a student!
I strongly believe that a well tailored item can add so much to the overall look. Being a short girl, long sleeves on blouses almost always need to be hemmed. Jeans are no question, it is a must or else the pant leg covers my entire foot and beyond.
A.L.C Blouse
The sleeves on this blouse were way too long and wide for me. He made it the correct length and also made the opening and overall sleeve narrower for a more flattering look, while still maintaining the drapey silk blouse effect.
He has a strange collection of photos of him and different members of Republican party (Cheney, Bush, etc.) that he is really proud of. If you ask him about these photos you will make his day.
Alterations by Richard
1866 Poplar Crest Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
901.417.6262
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