John the Tailor

Very personable, professional and fast! Thank you for the great service!

Recently stopped by John the Tailor for a really complicated alteration on a rather hopeless looking dress for an upcoming wedding. The tailor was very patient and took time to explain to me alternative solutions. After the consultation, I was still hesitant on whether the dress was salvageable, but he made every effort to assure me that it was in good hands.
When I returned a couple weeks later to pick up my dress, it looked noticeably better after the alterations. I feel bad for not having asked his name since this was the second time he helped me, and both times the service was impeccable.

I dropped off a pair of trouser jeans at John the Tailor last Saturday afternoon for hemming. I had a delightful, quick encounter with a staffer (whose name I have unfortunately forgotten), and I was glad my first trip ever to a tailor was not painful at all – in fact, quite enjoyable.
I said there was no rush, so we agreed on April 16^th. I received a call this morning to tell me they were already finished. I’ll add another star after I pick them up and take a look, but I have a feeling they’ll be great. They’ll also getting a lot more of my business because of their convenient location in City Centre Mall (though it’s hidden away near the pedway to the Sutton Place Hotel).
A note: if you habitually put your clothes in the dryer, you’ll want to put your items to be tailored through a wash and dry cycle before you drop them off. They have signs all over their shop to this effect, but I wasn’t aware of it beforehand. I was exempted after I promised that I never put anything but towels and sheets in the dryer, but you may not be so lucky :).
Update: they’re perfect!

The tailor and alteration store «John the Tailor» is very efficient, where the service is friendly, the prices sweet, and the work is well outlined, I’ll definitely be coming back here if I need anything else.
I would recommend this place to my friends if they have torn up clothes or need an altered article of clothing.

I heard about John the Tailor by word of mouth, and the recommendation did not disappoint! I had three suits custom altered, and the results exceeded my expectations. Whether you live downtown or not, John the Tailor is worth the drive. Like a great hairdresser, once you’ve found one, don’t let them go. I’ll be going to John the Tailor from now on for any alterations or tailoring, big and small!

I’ll be taking all my tailoring to John the Tailor at City Centre from now on. He’s good because he’s fast and gets the job done exactly how you want it. I recently needed a new pair of pants altered, and the folks at Club Monaco recommended John the Tailor. They said he was the best in downtown, and that most people in the city core love him. Well, you can add me to that list!
The changing rooms are actually changing rooms with locks on the doors, not those small compartments with curtains that make you feel so vulnerable. With a quick tuck here and a single swish of his tailor’s chalk, John has your measurements done in no time and you can be off to run other errands in the mall. He doesn’t waste your time, and that’s one thing I really like about him. He also hums and whistles while he works, which I think is rather endearing.
I asked him if he could have my pants (two pairs) done sooner, and he said he’d try to get them done in a day. I came back at the end of the next day, and both my pants were altered just to my liking. It came to $ 34 for both my pants, which I think is fair for the quality of the work. It’s like I bought them just like that. Taking in a pair of pants at the waist will cost more than simply adjusting the hems.
The staff are helpful and friendly; one guy was conversing with an elderly lady when I picked up my tailoring. They seem quite busy here, as there is always someone there when I come by, and it seems you have to specifically ask for a rush order, otherwise it could take a few days because they have so many orders coming in.
I’m definitely taking my clothes to John again the next time I need some altering done. If you’re downtown and need a good tailor, remember — John’s the man! Thanks, John!