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Esther's Alteration

6013 66th Ave
Riverdale, MD 20737 301-459-5184

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High quality work. An artist at the work she performs. - Oct 29, 2023

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Alexandria Tailor - Suh's Custom Tailors

101 S West St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-836-2130

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Best at giving top notch services - Jul 02, 2024

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G Q Custom Tailors

5901 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-2118

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They do very good work. - May 10, 2024

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Belle View Tailoring

1703 Belle View Blvd #A-1
Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-6343

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I wish I could remember the name of the woman who works here but she is super... - Oct 27, 2025

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Esther's Tailoring

24 Vital Way #A
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-236-4199

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Excellent work but also expensive. Take her the complicated jobs and leave... - Oct 24, 2022

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Laurel Custom Tailor

14627 Baltimore Ave
Laurel, MD 20707 301-953-3164

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Nice job altering pants for me. Happy with the work, They seem busy, but the... - Apr 27, 2026

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Mode Custom Tailor Shop

6132 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-2004

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Does very neat work. - Oct 24, 2022

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White Flint Custom Tailors

5238 Randolph Rd
Rockville, MD 20852 301-230-2299

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Have been a customer for numerous years. Always satisfied with the work product... - Mar 22, 2020

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Fantastic Fit Alterations

202 N Washington St
Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-6187

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A very talented tailor. - May 25, 2024

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Kentlands Custom Tailor

339 Kentlands Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 240-632-9636

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Kim's Custom Tailoring

6701 Loisdale Rd #X
Springfield, VA 22150 703-922-9222

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I recently had 2 items tailored. A denim skirt made 2 sizes smaller in the... - Oct 20, 2025

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Lan's Tailoring

1349 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA 22101 703-356-3887

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Very pleased with quality and service. - Aug 08, 2017

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Kim the Designing Lady

5056 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207 703-241-0661

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Mrs. Kim is creative and amazing to work with. She can do the most complex... - Sep 16, 2023

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Young's Tailors

121 Church St NW
Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-1088

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Cindy does a great job! - Mar 28, 2022

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J's Custom Tailoring

4953 St Elmo Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-8852

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Always do a great job! - Sep 25, 2021

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Tailoring & Alteration Center

8305 Fenton St
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-4550

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Have had many suits altered. Perfect every time. - Feb 13, 2023

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ZIPS Dry Cleaners

4418 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008 202-686-8495

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Less expensive than others. Spotty completion times, but worth the service... - Mar 05, 2022

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Fashion Dream

2525 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201 703-243-8877

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They did an excellent job altering a suit and a jacket for me. Price was upfront... - Apr 04, 2020

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Custom Design & Alterations

9419 Georgia Ave #204
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-3772

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The tailor examined a bag I had purchased in Belize that was quite colorful... - Jun 18, 2025

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Wheaton Valet

11447 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-949-8318

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