Bespoke tailoring.
Alterations and tailoring at the Atelier, 97 East 3rd Street. Garments are fitted in person and priced before work begins. $10 to $150 and above.
The Atelier opened in March 2026, two blocks from Avenue B. A tailor works on the premises.
Alterations and repairs.
A garment that cannot be saved is assessed without charge.
- Hems, including blind hems.
- Waists, sides, backs and sleeves, taken in or let out.
- Shoulders and sleeves on jackets and coats.
- Zips, buttons, hooks and linings.
- Tears, moth holes and failed seams.
- Suiting, formalwear and bridal.
The fitting.
Telephone
212-529-8886. State the garment and the alteration.
The fitting
97 East 3rd Street. The garment is pinned on the client. Closed Thursday.
The price
Given at the fitting, before any work begins.
Collection
By telephone when the garment is ready. Dry cleaning may be received at the same time.
Prices.
The price depends on the garment, the cloth and the construction. Jackets are not quoted by telephone.
Frequently asked.
Where are alterations done in the East Village?
At the La La Laundry Atelier, 97 East 3rd Street, between First and Second Avenue. Hems, take-ins, zips, linings, repairs and suiting.
How much do alterations cost?
$10 to $150 and above. A hem is at the lower end; reconstructing a tailored jacket is at the upper end. The price is set at the fitting.
Is an appointment required?
Telephone 212-529-8886 first. The Atelier is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 8pm, and closed Thursday.
Are wedding dresses and suits altered?
Yes. Bridal and formalwear are fitted at the Atelier. Bring the shoes to be worn with the garment; the hem depends on them.
Can a garment be cleaned and altered in one visit?
Yes. Alterations and dry cleaning are received at the same counter.