Raymonds Tailor Shop

Solid work at good prices. You won’t get any smiles or small talk, but you’ll be quite happy with the work. One tip is to try on every piece of clothing you want altered while Raymond marks it with pins; don’t assume that two pieces that should be identical are in fact identical.

i have lived in NYC for several years. I have been to several tailors in several different neighborhoods. For the money and quality, this is the best deal in NYC. Hands down. I have never once been disappointed. The only time that the tailoring was expensive was when I had this velvet jacket tailored. He did an amazing job. He wasn’t clear how much it would be until he did the work. He’s never going to charge you anything outlandish but he’s not the biggest communicator. Who cares. everything he tailors fits perfectly. That’s the most important thing.

The best tailor shop. They have taken in very difficult materials, such as silk and lightweight fabrics with great results. I always go here when I need something fixed or taken in.

Raymond might seem a little serious at first. But once he starts his work, he does excellence only. His tailors are always on point as well as his business attitude. The price is also extremely reasonable for this quality kind of work.

I am so glad i found this place!!! thank you Unilocal ! they are professional, and understand to have fair prices! keep up the good work guys :)

I’ve tried several places in western Queens and northern Brooklyn over the past few years and nothing compares to Raymonds in terms of quality of work and price. Mostly I get jeans and pants altered, so I can comment regarding suiting or other types of alterations. However, I did just get a hooded sweatshirt repaired here. After the first use the front zipper broke, meaning the entire zipper would need to be replaced. While most tailors would grumble about this and probably charge and arm and leg… Raymond did it at a reasonable price and no problems. This should definitely be your go to spot for basic alterations… you wallet and your sense of style will both like you for it :)

Had a men’s casual shirt taken in at the shoulders for a measly $ 15! Significantly less than the $ 40+ I was quotes elsewhere. They did a fine job – though did notice some small food stains inside the shirt that I don’t think came from me. Washed out just fine though.

I thought that the price for taking in a jacket was a little high ($ 40) and have since found another tailor that talks quite a bit, which I am very happy with.
It’s true, Raymond doesn’t talk much and does his job VERY well.
But it still left me in the dark a lot. I try to avoid car mechanic syndrome; you come in with a problem and the person working has all the knowledge and prices while you are left totally in the dark.
That leaves me feeling frustrated and unable to understand or judge the quality and truthfulness of the workmen.
Back to Raymond, his shop is small, intimate and he’s all business. Judging by the quality of his work, it seems like he’s been doing this a long time. I was very satisfied with how my garment came out and it seems like the vast majority feel the same.
Summary: Raymond is a little more expensive than it appears, does an excellent job tailoring but doesn’t explain much of anything to you.

By far, the best tailors I’ve ever been to in Woodside! I’ve had 3 suits tailored from getting my arms, waist, stomach, chest and legs all slimmed down to my custom fit after losing weight and they’ve done an amazing job. Prices are fair too. ($ 80 – 100 range) for full tailor from head to toe. They are professional! Excellent work!

I’ve come here a few times to have my pants turned up because I’m to short and can never buy pants with the right length. They always do a good job, no problems. The bonus is there prices are cheap. Win win for me. I don’t want to pay a lot to have my pants turned up when I paid enough for the pants in the first place.

I have been using Raymond’s tailoring service for the better part of a year now. I am a somewhat masculine presenting, female member of the LGBT community. I can tell you that Raymond is absolutely professional and the men in his shop have always treated me with respect and dignity every time I come in. I tailor a good portion of my clothing to fit my style because I prefer men’s clothing but I like a woman’s fit. It was important for me to find the right price, quality and level of comfort when I was looking for a shop, Raymond’s has that all.
I have tailored everything from full suits and a tuxedo (two sizes too big and men’s sizing!), to my work shirts (he takes up the cuff and takes in the arms and sides to reduce puffiness), hems my pants, takes up the crotch and takes in the leg for a slim fit. He has also transformed beautiful vintage wool blazers to fit my petite frame as well as replaced the entire lining of a coat that I just could not let go of (it looks brand new now). I frequently have people at work comment that, «It looks like that shirt was made for you!», well, Raymond DID make it for me. My weekends usually consist of stopping by to bring them all my business for my clothing needs. As a matter of fact, I have a tuxedo shirt that was custom fitted to pick up tomorrow. I love this place! Good quality, wonderful people and great prices. GO!

TL;DR
Just shut up and go here. Ramon (Raymond) doesn’t talk much and its straight to the point. Yes the music in there is loud, but he lowers it if you ask him or if he sees your annoyed by it. Came here to get 3 suits fixed. $ 45 for three suits. thats amazing. I will continue to bring him my off the rack suits, because he makes them look custom on me =)

Had a pair of leather boots stretched and added sole enforcer for a very reasonable price. The man I dealt with was very personable and knowledge of his craft (you’d be surprised some «cobblers» don’t know basic leather dos and don’t). He even showed me various tiers of mink oil for boot maintenance. Anyways, my experience here was great and would definitely refer this cobbler for any repair, alterations or even leather cleaning.

Love these guys. Best prices for alterations. Quick turaround. Great work. Great find and I owe thanks to Unilocalers for the reviews that lead me to this place.
If you need any tailoring? This is the ONLY place to go!

I’ve been coming here for 5 years or so, bringing in all sorts of things to alter and they’ve always done a spectacular job. As long as you take the time to explain exactly what you want done and how, they will do it for you. On the rare occasion that they can’t do something, they’ll let you know and direct you to someone who can. Wish I could take these guys with me wherever I move, something tells me it’ll be difficult to find as good a tailor anywhere else. As for prices, they’ve remained consistent and fair. I assume tailors in the city charge 2x the price. I definitely trust them with my more expensive suits, wouldn’t risk going anywhere else. Just be sure to explain thoroughly what you want.

I decided to go to this shop based on the reviews from other and I’ve got to say its good. They are not the friendliest but they make up for it in their work and quickness. I got a pair of pricey sweatpants cut here and I was able to pick up next-​day at a reasonable price.

I’ve had a couple items altered here. Having the hem shortened on a (silk-​lined) dress cost $ 18. Taking in a skirt cost $ 20. I was bitching about it internally, but I guess $ 20 is average for taking in both sides of a lined wool skirt.
The staff is totally zero-​affect, even annoyed-​seeming, which always throws me off. But in terms of craftsmanship, they do a good job. You really can’t tell any change was made. There’s great attention to detail and they worked adeptly around beadwork.
The problem is that both times, the garment didn’t come out at all the way I’d asked. For the skirt, I asked for the lower sides to remain wide so that the formerly straight shape would become A-​line. Instead, they did the opposite, cutting down and giving me a tulip-​shaped skirt. For the dress, it was handed back 5 inches shorter than I had asked for!!! I have no idea how this happened, since I even put it on in the store and indicated how short I wanted it. Tea-​length was supposed to become knee-​length — but now a beloved dress is a weird poofy mini that I can’t even wear anymore without flashing everyone.
I don’t know if they made a major mistake, or didn’t remember my request, or if they just have a knack for making executive decisions above the customer’s preferences… I still might give them another shot because of the quality of their work, but make sure you communicate VERY clearly what you want, and maybe even ask the person who takes your request to WRITE IT DOWN so they remember.
Note: For both alterations I was quoted 3 – 5 days. I was told they close at 7pm but I made multiple attempts before 7pm (one of them as early as 6:15pm) and they were consistently already closed. Urgh. Furthermore, they only have one small dressing area and can get pretty busy before close, so if you can make the mark yourself or otherwise avoid waiting for the fitting room, that helps everyone.

I’ve only been here one time. But, I just learned about it. I think, it will be my go to spot 4 tailoring. I need a zipper replacement and a pair of thick cargo pants hemmed. paid $ 13. for both. I feel that was an unbelievable, unbeatable price. B4, I went to Raymond’s, I called other tailors to compare prices for zipper re placement, I was quoted $ 13., $ 18. and $ 27. So, when Raymond told me $ 7.00, I was glad to get a bargain. I bought the pants in on a early Thursday afternoon, and I was told I could pick them up the following day. I picked the pants up the following week. They looked great. Inexpensive, quality work done very quickly by a nice family run shop… It’s not the closet shoppe to me, but it’s worth a trip…

Yes, I must keep the trend of 5 stars going.
Stopped in here to drop off several items. Between Wifey and I, both of us had 4 pairs of pants to be hemmed and she had 1 dress to be tailored around the waist.
There’s a small changing room in the back so try on everything to be tailored. The price was about (+/​-​) $ 30 for everything and we were able to pick up less than 2 days later as requested.
This place is a legit find thanks to Unilocal.It’s a only small local shop just around the corner from the 7 train Woodside/​61^st Street stop, but the service is efficient and final product is great.

I’ve gotten over 25 items tailored here in the past year. The tailoring is great here. Raymond is a quiet guy who does his very best to complete the assigned task. Over the years of playing football and basketball, I developed a big backside and big legs. My waist is a 32, but don’t be fooled: i still have to buy pants that are 38 in waist to compensate for my glutes :(. With that said, Suits bought from the store do not fit and often times feel like my jewels are being squeezed of their vitality. So I come here to get the waist expanded and the leg opening of my pants closed in to create that slim-​fit look so many New Yorkers desire. It’s a tricky process but Raymond nails it each and every time. I usually drop off anywhere from 5 to 9 items. Raymond will typically have them done in 7 days. Not a long wait for the fashionably inclined.
Cheers,