Artesian Tailoring Reviews Summary

Quality of Tailoring

Pros:

• "Artesian Tailoring did impeccable work on a very difficult denim inseam alteration for me - everything, the cutting, stitching and fit, was superb!"
• "Abdul is a real tailor - an expert cutter who knows about shape and fabric."
• "Abdul did a truly masterful series of alterations on a suit for me."
• "They've managed to reduce about 2 sizes and did it from the shoulders which is incredible work."
• "He magically transformed this coat into a size 36 perfectly."
• "They did a great job making it look like it wasn’t even altered!"
• "They did a difficult alteration very quickly (in time for a wedding that I am going to) and it fits really perfectly."

Cons:

• "A 600 GBP Italian blazer ruined."
• "I got a sports jacket altered to be slimmer - when I picked it up, it was too slim, and the shape was destroyed."
• "Last week I went to shorten 4 trousers and all the trousers had to be shortened the same inches, and when I got to take them back two of them were too long."
• "I asked to have blazer sleeves shortened... When I brought the blazer back... it wasn’t what I’d wanted."
• "The guy told me that I had to pay extra 25pounds because it wasn't his fault and it was my fault that the trousers were wrong."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "They are notably also very professional and time efficient."
• "Abdul and his team are excellent tailors, very quick and efficient... and really lovely people."
• "Really good communication as well."
• "Great service! They went over and above to make sure that they could meet an important deadline that I had coming up."
• "Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful."
• "The service has been friendly, efficient and highly professional."
• "Always very welcoming and enjoyable to be around."

Cons:

• "When I expressed uncertainty about whether they were pinned high enough to show shirt cuff, the woman working there responded only with 'you want higher?'"
• "I would understand this attitude and inability to give advice a bit more from a cheap place, but their website says the founder has a lot of experience with mens tailoring."
• "When I brought the blazer back and tried to politely explain that it wasn’t what I’d wanted, she acted like I was being ridiculous."
• "Based on my experience with an employee, not recommended for mens suits/blazers."
• "Called the shop and was rudely asked to come over as a quote for the work couldn't ve done over the phone."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Exquisite tailoring. Very reasonable prices and a fast turnaround."
• "They also offer good price for regular shirt laundry and ironing."
• "Prices are very competitive and he always does a wonderful job."
• "The prices are incredibly competitive for the quality of work."
• "Additionally, the prices are better than my previous tailor's prices, so I am happy on that front as well."
• "For what you get and their expertise the price is reasonable."

Cons:

• "I paid a non-trivial amount for a relatively simple dress alteration of a wedding dress."

Additional Services

Pros:

• "Dry cleaning service available also at the shop is always reliable."
• "They know how to treat leather and suede."
• "My clothes are also dry cleaned well."