Albany · In-House Tailor Shop · Outside Garments Welcome
Suit Alterations Albany Tailored On the Premises, Same-Week Available
155 WOLF ROAD · ALBANY, NY 12205
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5.0 Google rating · Done in our shop · Walk-ins welcome during business hours
01 · The Tailor Shop
Suit Alterations Done On the Premises in Albany, NY
A real tailor shop is rare. Most retailers send alterations to a third-party vendor, sometimes shipped out of state, with a turnaround that depends on a queue you cannot see. Mark Thomas does the work in the building. Our own tailors, our own pressers, our own irons, on the same floor where you bought the suit, or on the same floor where you walked in carrying a suit you bought somewhere else.
We have been altering men’s clothing in Albany for twenty-plus years. Sleeve length, jacket take-in, shoulder, trouser hem, waist, taper, lining, button replacement, full re-tailoring of inherited or vintage suits. Outside garments are welcome. So is rapid work for clients with a wedding on Saturday or a flight on Friday. If you are starting from scratch, we also build made-to-measure suits from the same shop.
Walk-ins during business hours for assessment and quoting. Call ahead for rapid turnaround. The phone is answered by someone in the shop, and the quote you get on the phone is the quote you get when you walk in.
02 · What We Alter
Suits, Sport Coats, Trousers, Shirts, Formalwear
If it is a piece of menswear and it does not fit, we can almost certainly fix it. The work below covers the bulk of what comes through the shop.
Suit Jackets & Sport Coats
Sleeve length, sleeve taper, shoulder reduction, jacket take-in or let-out at the waist, jacket length, lining repair, button replacement, vent reshape. Working buttonholes are case-by-case depending on the jacket.
Trousers
Hem (plain or cuffed), waist take-in or let-out, seat adjustment, full taper from knee to hem, rise alteration, side-tab installation. We will check the seam allowance before quoting any let-out work.
Shirts & Formalwear
Dress shirt sleeve length, body taper, collar adjustment. Tuxedo and formal alterations including satin-lapel jackets, formal trousers with braid, pleated and pique-bib formal shirts. Black-tie work prioritized in wedding season.
03 · The Common Work
The Alterations Most Clients Ask For
Specific pricing depends on the garment and how much work the alteration takes. Quotes are given in the shop after we see the piece. Below is a guide to the four jobs that account for most of what comes through the door.
Trouser Hem
Sleeve Length
Jacket Take-In
Trouser Taper
Tailoring on the Premises Since 2004
No outsourcing. No shipping out. Same shop, same tailors.
Most retailers send their alterations work to a third-party vendor, sometimes out of state, with turnaround that depends on a queue you cannot see. Mark Thomas does the work in the building. Our own tailors and pressers, working on garments where you can see them through the shop windows. Outside garments welcome. Rapid same-week alterations available for clients with a deadline.
04 · The Process
How an Alteration Goes Through the Shop
Most clients are in and out of the first appointment in under thirty minutes. The garment leaves with us, the work happens here, and you come back to pick it up.
Bring It In
Walk in during business hours, or call ahead and we will block off twenty minutes for you. Bring the garment, the shoes you wear with it, and a dress shirt if the work is on a jacket sleeve. The right fit on a jacket cannot be marked without a shirt under it.
Mark in the Mirror
The garment goes on, we mark the work in front of three mirrors, and we talk through what is being adjusted and any limits the original construction imposes. You see the marks before any cutting happens. We quote on the spot.
Tailor
The garment goes back to our tailor shop. Our own staff handles the cut, the resew, the lining work if needed, and the press. No vendor relay, no shipping out of the building. The full job is done by the same hands.
Final Press & Pickup
The finished piece is pressed and ready for pickup. Most clients try the piece on once more in the mirror before walking out, and if anything is off we adjust the same day. You leave with the suit, the shirt, the trouser, ready to wear.
05 · The Turnaround
When You Can Expect It Back
Standard
One to two weeks for most alterations. Sleeve length, hem, jacket take-in, taper, waist adjustment. The right window for non-deadline work and for clients building out a wardrobe.
Same Week
Three to five days. The right window for clients with a wedding on Saturday or a trip on Friday. Call ahead and we will tell you what is realistic before you bring the garment in.
Same Day
Possible for simple work in some cases. Single trouser hem, button replacement, sleeve length on certain jackets. Bring the garment in the morning, call first to confirm the queue. Not guaranteed, but often doable.
06 · What We See
Common Reasons Clients Come In
If any of these are why you are reading this page, the answer is yes, we can do it. Walk in during business hours and we will quote on the spot.
I Bought a Suit Somewhere Else
Department store, online retailer, another shop. We accept outside garments and quote on the same scale we use for our own. Many clients use our shop precisely because the place they bought the suit will not finish it properly.
I Lost or Gained Weight
The most common reason a closet of jackets and trousers gets brought in. Most pieces can come in or out by an inch or two without changing the silhouette. We will check the seam allowance and tell you what is possible before any cutting.
The Wedding Is Friday
Rapid alterations are part of what we do. Sleeve length, hem, jacket take-in for the groom and the wedding party, often inside a single week. Call ahead to confirm the queue. More on wedding suits and groomsmen fittings.
I Inherited or Found Something
Vintage suits, an inherited dinner jacket, a tuxedo from a relative. We will assess the cloth, the cut, and how much it can move. Some pieces are worth restoring; some are not. We will tell you honestly.
07 · Why Mark Thomas
Why Clients Bring Their Tailoring Here
- In-house tailor shop. Every alteration is fit, cut, sewn, and pressed on the premises by our own staff. No third-party alteration vendors, no garments shipped out of the building.
- Twenty-plus years on the floor. Founded 2004 by Mark Goldfarb and Tom Fagan with 45+ years combined experience at 155 Wolf Road.
- Outside garments welcome. We accept and alter clothing purchased anywhere. Department store, online, another shop. The work is the same.
- Rapid turnaround. Standard work in one to two weeks, same-week available, same-day possible for simple jobs. Wedding-week alterations are part of the calendar.
- 5.0 Google rating. The highest rating among menswear retailers in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and the Capital Region.
- Quotes on the spot. Walk in during business hours, we mark the work in the mirror, and you leave knowing exactly what it costs.
- Two locations. Tailor shop is in Albany at 155 Wolf Road. Saratoga Springs at 385 Broadway can hand off to the Albany shop for clients in that area.
08 · The Questions
Suit Alterations in Albany: Frequently Asked
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How much do suit alterations cost?
Pricing depends on the garment, the work, and the construction. Simple alterations like a trouser hem or button replacement are toward the lower end. Jacket take-ins, shoulder reductions, and full re-tailoring are higher. We give a written quote on the spot when you bring the garment in. The quote is the price, with no surprises at pickup.
How long do alterations take?
Standard turnaround is one to two weeks. Same-week alterations are available for clients with a deadline. Same-day work is sometimes possible for simple jobs (single trouser hem, button replacement). Call ahead to check the queue if you are working to a date.
Can you alter a suit I bought somewhere else?
Yes. Outside garments are welcome and we quote them on the same scale as our own. Many of our regular alterations clients bought their suit at a department store or online retailer and use our shop because the place they bought it will not finish the work properly.
How much can a suit jacket be taken in?
Generally up to about an inch and a half through the waist without changing the silhouette of the jacket. The shoulders are the limit. If a jacket fits the shoulders correctly, almost everything else can be adjusted. If the shoulders are too wide, the jacket is hard to save. We will check the construction and tell you the realistic limit before any cutting.
Can you let out a jacket or trouser?
Sometimes. It depends on how much seam allowance the maker left in the original construction. Off-the-rack jackets often have an inch in the side seams and the back. We will check before quoting and tell you exactly what is possible.
How much does it cost to hem pants?
A standard plain trouser hem is one of the simpler alterations and is priced accordingly. Cuffed hems are slightly higher. Tuxedo trousers with formal braid down the side seam are higher again because the braid has to be reset cleanly. Walk in during business hours and we will quote on the spot.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours for assessment, fitting, and quoting. Call ahead if you are working to a tight deadline so we can plan the queue. Booking an appointment online is also available if you prefer a set time.
Can you do alterations on a wedding suit close to the wedding?
Yes. Wedding-week alterations are part of what the shop does, both for clients who bought their suit from us and for clients who bought elsewhere. Same-day work is often possible for sleeve adjustments, hem, and minor take-ins. Call as soon as you know.
Do you alter shirts and tuxedos?
Dress shirts (sleeve length, body taper, collar adjustment) and tuxedos (jacket, satin lapel work, formal trouser braid, pleated and pique-bib formal shirts) are all part of the shop’s regular work. Black-tie alterations are prioritized in wedding season.
Where are you located?
The tailor shop is at our Albany location, 155 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. We also operate a second location at 385 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 that can hand garments off to the Albany shop for clients in that area.
Bring It In or Book a Tailoring Appointment
155 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205 · (518) 438-7887 · Walk-ins welcome during business hours