Chris Custom Sewing and Alterations

I had a dress to hem and shorten the shoulders. When I dropped it off the lady working at the time took my measurements and said she couldn’t quote a price because the owner was gone, but she would call me back with the price. She then looked at the calendar and asked if two weeks from then was okay. It was fine, but I was a bit surprised given the fast turn around times I’ve read on other Unilocal reviews. Then she gave me my copy of the receipt and stabbed the other through the delicate material of the dress. Would it have killed her to pin it to the tag so another hole wasn’t put in the material?
I went to pick it up today and about fainted when I saw they charged me $ 48 and change! I asked the man why it was so expensive and he said he would go ask. The same lady that was there when I dropped off the dress came out and all she did was read off the receipt, no explanation. $ 30 to hem the dress, $ 15 for shoulder work. Weird that she didn’t know a thing about prices when I dropped it off.. .
When I was in the fitting room a lady came in to drop off pants to be hemmed. Three pairs of pants, charge $ 20 and change. Then the other reviews I’ve seen on here are just like that. The chick that brought in three dresses and a shirt, her charge, $ 53. I have no idea why my price was so much higher than all of these other peoples’. It’s just really frustrating, especially when no one will tell you why. .. I feel scammed.

I called Chris to see if he could take in the waist on a pair of shorts I wanted to wear for my engagement pictures (in CA and I was leaving that afternoon!). He said he could do it. I dropped them off and he told me it would cost $ 20. I came to pick them up a couple hours later. At first I was concerned because the seam looked off center somehow, but they fit perfectly! I thought the price was a little high, but, given the very fast turn around time that was required on his part, definitely reasonable. overall, i was very happy and will definitely go back.

After 2 years of living in ABQ I have finally found an awesome alterations shop!!!
The owner was positive about the work he could do on my items. He took the time to repeat back exactly what I asked for. And when I picked everything up it was just as we discussed.
I am really impressed. In total I got 5 items altered. He added a cell phone pocket to 3 different pairs of workout pants. The pockets have reinforced seams that hold my heavy phone and have held up after at least 5 washes. The other items (pants and a jacket) were also completed just as discussed.
He had the items done quickly and ready at the agreed upon time. His price was exactly what was quoted.
No surprises and no let downs !!!

I had a good experience prior which was why I thought that when I dropped off a pair of pants with the caveat «call me if it costs a lot to fix them, they aren’t worth much», they could handle it. I come by today and get a bill for $ 16 for a tear repair. This is more than the pants are worth. I paid it but I’ll never use this business again. All of that said, it’s very nice $ 16 stitching!

Fast, friendly service — fantastic results! I took several pairs of pants, dresses, and jackets here. The staff is extremely fast and the results are perfect. I’ve tried other tailors in the area and no one comes close. Thumbs way up!

I’ve had several pieces of clothing altered here over several visits. Jean, dress pants, and even shirts that were too wide and needed altering.
The owner is always nice, asks when I need items (I’ve even had pants hemmed in 1.5 hours while I ran other errands). He always quotes the reasonable prices before I leave and writes it on a receipt for me.
The work itself is very good. I totally recommend this business!

Chris is a fantastic tailor and has been serving ABQ for quite a while. Expert alterations for both men’s and women’s clothing. Fast service, fair prices. His shop is tucked away is a small little strip mall and parking can get tight in front. One important thing to keep in mind – they only accept cash. Yes, cash – that green paper stuff we used to carry around before the gods created plastic.

Called Chris last minute to get a New Years dress taken up & in. He was able to tailor the dress and get back to me the same day at no extra charge. The dress is a great fit. The cost was more affordable then I would have expected. I will continue to use his services.

Chris delivers clothes on promise date for a fair price. Unfortunately he keeps spare buttons attached to clothes if they are not sewn into item. Finish work is poor. Ok for very basic alterations. Do not ask for advice on length, cuffs, etc. No eye for fashion or proper fit. I do not recommend taking expensive clothes to him.

Thanks to other reviewers, I tried Chris and was happy to see his finished results on a hemmed shirt. I’m grateful for reviews that honestly point me in a good direction.

CASH ONLY! I didn’t realize this and was a little frustrated when I went to pick up my clothes (they have a sign, I just didn’t see it when I dropped off my clothes).
Took a chance, based on the reviews, but it was a last-​minute decision. I took 3 dresses: 2 needed the straps shortened and one just needed a ribbon replaced; and 1 blouse that needed the length hemmed. All except the dress with the replaced ribbon were brand new so I was a little nervous. Chris and his family did a great job-​everything fit quite well. They didn’t cut the fabric which is good in the event that they needed further altering. I have no complaints, save a few straggling threads that I asked to have cut before I left. I paid $ 53 for this work. Not cheap, but one of the dresses that needed the straps shortened required some careful work.
It’s a bummer being short sometimes. Even petites don’t always fit correctly. I’ll return here and will up their rating to 5 stars if I’m as happy next time. The real test will be pants, to see if they get the length just right.

Best place in town; would recommend to anyone!
Did a fantastic job on my blazer and my husband’s pants. Like an excellent tailor, communication was fantastic and he was only happy when we were satisfied. Reasonable prices as well.
Thank you!

The owner is a nice guy and I had a long conversation with him on my first visit and he had me really hopeful about his work. I explained to him that I’d taken several blazers to another blaze and they’d butchered them. He honestly confessed there wasn’t much he could do to repair them, something that I admire from a business standpoint and appreciate as a customer.
I had several other items that were untouched and need alterations and I consulted him before committing myself to see if he could do what I wanted and to assure that he understood the fit I wanted. He told me he understood, took some measurements and I decided to let him work his magic. Then came the bill — $ 65 for alterations to two blazers and a dress shirt. Yikes!
Maybe I’m clueless, or maybe that old cliché about NYC being expensive in relation to other places is inaccurate, but this seemed exceptionally pricey. However, there was no turning back at this point, so I took my ticket and left my stuff.
I came back a week later and everything was ready to go. I begrudgingly paid the $ 65 and received my three items. Disappointment immediately set in as I tried on my first blazer and saw that it wasn’t the slim, tailored fit I’d requested. Second blazer, same result. I was visibly upset and Chris noticed, but only attempted to comment how good the blazer looked on me. Nice for my ego, but not what I wanted to hear.
I gathered up my stuff and left in frustration.
I’ve gone over the initial disappointment somewhat and have since taken stock. Compared to the place that butchered two beautiful blazers I had, this was a step up. Plus, it’s not that there was anything wrong with the work he’d done, it just wasn’t up to my expectations. Thus, I’ve given a 3-​star rating and will probably return to him unless I find a cheaper and better place.
I’m not holding my breath though.

Chris Custom’s is my favorite tailor in town! They always offer incredible, personalized service and the prices are very fair. I also appreciate that Chris will sometimes rush your order for you if you need it sooner, but he has NEVER charged me for a rush fee. They have altered so many things for me, from coats to dresses to blouses to slacks and jeans. I like that they can sew the hem back on for my premium denim when I get them shortened (be sure to ask). Not everyone knows how to do that. In total, over the years, they have probably altered at least 30 items for me (hey now, I’m petite, okay?).
I have always been more than satisfied with the job they do! You won’t be let down by Chris and his family! (Oh, this place is cash only.)

Needed some major alterations and only had a few hours. They accepted the challenge and did a wonderful job. Can’t say enough good things about them and their staff.

Take your clothes in need of alterations here. They won’t eff up your clothes and their prices are fair.