Alterations & Tailoring in Washington, DC
16 of the 25 sewing and fabric businesses we list in Washington have clothing alterations, hemming and tailoring on site. You bought the fabric — now you need someone to actually sew it, or take in a suit that almost fits. Google Maps answers with a category; it can't tell a tailor who drafts a garment from scratch apart from a dry cleaner who pins hems at the counter. Every shop listed here was confirmed to do alterations work, either from its own site or from how the business describes itself, so the phone number you call is one that can answer the question you're asking.
A Special Lee Sewing and Craft Cafe Alterations
610 Princeton Pl NW, Washington, DC 20010-1605
Alpha Custom Clesners & Tailor Alterations
3212 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Baytok Bespoke Tailoring Alterations
1804 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-2301
Best Tailoring and Dry Cleaning Alterations
344 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20002-6108
Cheryl A Lofton Tailoring Alterations
719 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3125
Georgetown Alterations Alterations
1424 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-2827
Green & Blue Wedding Studio AlterationsBridal gowns
1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 308, Washington, DC 20036
JC Lofton Tailors Alterations
1003 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4021
Knot Standard Alterations
2304 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4069
Master Tailors of Georgetown Alterations
2801 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3712
Nice Tailor Cleaners Alterations
5008 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Stephen the Tailor Alterations
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006-1801
Studio Tissue8 Alterations
3101 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017-4002
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Good to know
What's the difference between a tailor and an alterations shop?
An alterations shop adjusts a garment you already own — hems, seams, zippers, taking in or letting out. A tailor can do all of that and also cut and construct a garment from fabric, which is what you want if you've bought material and need it made up. Many businesses do both, but the skill sets are different and so is the price.
Can a dry cleaner do alterations?
Often yes — in the United States counter alterations at dry cleaners are common, and for a hem or a simple seam that's usually all you need. For structured work such as a jacket, a suit or a bridal gown, look for a shop that lists tailoring as its own service rather than as an add-on.