UK Specific question, Johnsons cleaners alterations dept.

Join DateJanuary 5th, 2012LocationDerby UKPosts327 UK Specific question, Johnsons cleaners alterations dept.

As some of our UK members may be aware, Johnson's the dry cleaners have an alterations division too.
Whilst I have used these for simple alterations, ie taking up trousers, moving buttons, etc. I do not know what they would be like for more complicated work.
Can anyone shed any light on whether they are capable of more complicated tailoring, and if they are, how good is their work?

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Join DateMay 2nd, 2012LocationManchester, EnglandPosts3,396

As some of our UK members may be aware, Johnson's the dry cleaners have an alterations division too.
Whilst I have used these for simple alterations, ie taking up trousers, moving buttons, etc. I do not know what they would be like for more complicated work.
Can anyone shed any light on whether they are capable of more complicated tailoring, and if they are, how good is their work?I would recommend avoiding such establishments even for relatively simple work. They are unused to the expectations of people who truly care about how the results might look. Consider enquiring at the menswear department within the best quality store you have locally as to where they send their own alterations (they should not mind at all sharing this information with you) and go there.

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Join DateJanuary 5th, 2012LocationDerby UKPosts327

Thank you Shaver.
My usual go to tailor is Brigdens of Derby, who have their own in house tailoring department.
Normally they only tailor their own purchases, but as a regular customer I can have items bought elswhere altered there albeit at a price.
(I'm afraid as good as they are, they are not the cheapest around)
I was curious as to whether it would be a viable alternative to have clothing tailored elsewhere.

Last edited by IvanD; May 1st, 2013 at 15:07. Reason: spelling

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Join DateOctober 11th, 2010LocationOxford, EnglandPosts1,096

I would recommend avoiding such establishments even for relatively simple work. They are unused to the expectations of people who truly care about how the results might look. Consider enquiring at the menswear department within the best quality store you have locally as to where they send their own alterations (they should not mind at all sharing this information with you) and go there.Shaver has nailed it. I would try and avoid Johnson's for everything...including dry cleaning!

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