Rydell Tailor Shop

Fussy mediocre quality at exorbitant prices. Forget your debit card, MasterCard, Visa or AmEx, regardless of the color; they only take cash. Somehow you’re supposed to know that on your own.

Rydell’s is great. They are expensive but they do good work and they stand behind it. It’s always good to ask up front what it will cost so you know what to expect when you pick things up.
They are friendly and professional and have always done great work for me. They are a tailor I trust! I can take designer and expensive clothes to them and I know they won’t mess them up!
The store is clean and nice and a great location.

When you want something done right, by people who care, then this is the place to go! Rydell was my first experience inside of a tailor shop, and I will continue to come here.
Upon arrival, I had a gentleman who took notes of the alterations I would like made to a suit. He was well informed of what I was looking for, gave excellent suggestions, and knew exactly what it would take to accomplish the work I wanted. A couple of days later, I picked up the suit, and was impressed with the impeccable craftsmanship. A large chunk of the shoulder was taken out (per my request and the tailor’s suggestion), and there were no negative indications of such work being done to the suit. Also, much of the suit was altered to give a «slimmer» look (which I prefer), and it looked great when trying on. It was basically an entirely new suit! Needless to say, I left here feeling confident about my purchase, as well as confident in knowing that I have a suit which I will love to wear for many years to come.
I will be going here for all of my tailoring needs in the future!

I’m new in town too –and had no idea where to take my 8 year old’s jeans to be hemmed. Saw the «closed» sign on the door too — frustrated… but the lights are on so I knock and a man comes to the store — owner. I said I need my kiddo’s jeans hemmed, he said no problem have her go try them on.
NO mention of price, nor the credit card thing (like Kenny’s review below).
When I come to pick them up, I find out about the no credit card thing and that her Gap jeans are going to cost $ 22.50 EACH to be hemmed, one inch. Just a hem. NOthing else. The jeans themselves were $ 18 to begin with. I was in SHOCK.
Lesson learned and advice to you all — ASK FOR THE PRICE FIRST.
I am used to an $ 8-​$ 10 for a hem. $ 22.50 was obscene. I am sure the work was great. But my kiddo will be out of those jeans in a matter of two months b/​c/​she’s growing so fast. Waste of money. Pissed off and shame on them for not telling me the price first.

I can never say enough great things about Rydell’s. They are typically so busy that they will sometimes have a sign on the door saying they are closed to catch up, but if you call ahead of time, they have always been able to fit my husband and I in for various needs, no questions asked (I’m not sure they know our names — so it’s not like we are close friends or family). I would say we are in there no more than 4 times a year so again, I am always so impressed by how they always make you feel like you are their most important customer. The customer service and the quality of work are well worth going to Rydell’s.

Nice work, close to home, a little pricey.
My biggest beef with this place is that they temporarily close the shop to «catch up». Just randomly hang a sign on the door saying «temporarily closed.» I have been in a crunch and needed to drop something off/​pick something up (the day before I’m to get on a plane!!!) and they are closed during their regular business hours that are posted on the door. I think it would be more effective to consistantly close the office the same morning or afternoon each week– heck, even a whole day– as long as we can know what day it is and be prepared for it. Customers appreciate consistant service they can count on and unfortunately this place does not deliver.

There seems to be a pattern with this business: they do a great job tailoring, however they close whenever they are running behind and pick hours that only suit customers with odd/​part-​time jobs.
I called the shop this afternoon to ask their hours (as I know they recently changed over to their «Winter Schedule». The woman who answered the phone shared that the shop would be open until 6. «How can I help?» she asked. I informed her I was on my way and was needing some pants tailored.
Fifteen minutes later, I park my car, walk up to the shop, and try to open the door. It’s 4:20 and the door is locked. A sign read «Closing early to catch up». REALLY?! I called fifteen minutes ago and no one thought to mention that fact to me? Pretty crummy service and I’ll be taking my business elsewhere from now on.
I’m very disappointed in this shop. I called once I got home to try again– «Are you open?» I asked. «Not now. How can I help you?»… By staying open and sticking to your own damn schedule for starters.

I’ve taken several pairs of pants here over the past 10 years as well as a jacket or two. They’ve always done great work with it’s hemming pant legs or sewing pockets (I hate pockets that stick out) or taking a jacket in on the sides. Turnaround is fairly fast — usually within a week. Prices have gone up — seems like hemming used to be $ 10 and now it’s $ 20, but the workmanship is spot on. Cash or check only so be prepared.

They have altered multiple dresses and bridesmaid dresses for me and I have been extremely satisfied every time. The price is reasonable and the turnaround time is amazing. I had to switch dresses with another bridesmaid who was pregnant and they made a size 4 dress fit a size 8 person so she could wear mine more comfortably. They are truly wonderful. I recommend them to everyone.

Phenomenal work. I never question their ability. I trust them with jeans, dresses and everything in between. The only reason they didn’t get 5 stars is because when you are that great you get busy quick so sometimes they get slammed with work and you can’t get in to drop off clothes. Other than that I recommend them for any tailoring needs.

The tailoring I had done here was truly exceptional. The man who waited on me
knew exactly what he was talking about, listened to my concerns, and offered a few helpful suggestions. While the price is a bit prohibitive, I take the things that need highly quality workmanship here.

I’ve gone to a few tailors in KC since I’ve been here, but I’ll never go anyplace else after being to Rydell.
I stopped by yesterday only to find a «temporarily closed» sign on the door… but it was unlocked, so I went in anyway. I normally wouldn’t do that, but I was in a panic over a bridesmaid’s dress that was just hanging really awkwardly on me. The handsome gentleman working was not only gracious about me walking in that way, but also talked me down from my freak-​out, AND promised to help… overnight.
That’s right, kittens, I picked up my newly-​altered dress TODAY, and it fits beautifully. All he did was move some buttons around, but the thing fits like a glove. I’m looking forward to taking in a big stack of stuff that needs altering and giving Rydell all of my business from now on.
The cost was reasonable. They are kind and talented. The space is elegant. Don’t bother going anyplace else — Rydell is the best.

For twenty dollars you can turn a pair of trousers that don’t fit well into a pair of trousers that do. The efficient and competent folks at Rydell Tailor Shop in Brookside are great at what they do. Yes, their prices are not cheap, but considering the fact that you can’t really wear a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit, we can call it a bargain.
The quality of the work is what really makes this place shine. With a quick turn around for alterations, the workmanship is nothing less than astonishing.
The shop itself is quite pleasant with two rooms, one lined with sewing machines and another for greeting guests. The second is fitted with two spacious and clean changing rooms.
If you have a closet full of clothes you don’t wear because the jeans you bought at the store fit your hips fine but leave an unflattering gap at your waist (you know exactly the problem I’m talking about!), grab some cash and get them altered.

Nothing short of impeccable workmanship at this family-​owned Brookside spot. I used to take all of my pants here for hemming.
The small shop is very handsome and I love the little change rooms.
Cash only and usually a 2 day turnaround. Quite the busy business.

Alterations are done well but they seem a little expensive ($ 20 for a regular pant hem). Also, they only accept checks and cash.

This guy will turn saggy britches into sassy pants.