Chris Custom Sewing and Alterations

Outrageous prices. The quote was 4 times the price of the original item. $60 to hem the bottom of drapes I bought at Wal-Mart. No, thanks!

Chris and his team have been helping me alter my clothing for over a decade. His work is precise and he charges fair prices.

I've used this shop twice now, and each job was done expertly. Chris I'd very friendly and did custom work just as I asked.

Chris is great to work with! He altered 5 pairs of pants for me. We was quick. Pricing was reasonable. He was able to perform the alterations very fast. I think he may be the fasted Tailor I have been to.In fact, the first time I went to him, I was wearing a pair of pants that I initially wasn't planning to have altered but that I decided to have altered upon realizing they were a bit long. To save me a trip, Chris altered one of my pairs of pants while I was there. I felt a little bad because he got really busy right after offering to do that but I really appreciated what he did to save me a trip.

Needed to get some pants hemmed with a short deadline. This place came highly recommended from some co-workers. Headed there in a Saturday, having been told it was open - it wasn't. So off early Monday morning to accomplish my task. I was greeted be Chris who measured the length of my pants and asked me when I needed them. When I told him tomorrow if possible. His response was see you then. I could have gotten them within a couple of hours if I wanted to come back. I got there Tuesday and the pants were done to perfection. The length was correct and they were ready to go. I live on the west side and the trip to get there was worth it. Quality of work was good and prices were reasonable. Hours posted in the door are correct - he is open Monday thru Friday. This is a family run business and they deal in cash only. So hit the ATM before you get there.

Chris, or who i presume is Chris (and the owner), is very polite and helpful. He will try extra hard to meet deadlines... because my emergencies become his (-: On more than one occasion he has completed my (husband's) alterations that same day. His prices are quite reasonable. So reasonable, in fact, we have felt compelled to tip him, esp. when he calls a few hours after I leave because our clothes are ready, already. The store space is modest with one (or two?) small nooks used for trying clothes on, and marking them up. It's conveniently located if you're near central ABQ, and for the most part you're in and out in less than 10 minutes. I would be remiss if i didn't add that he does great work on complicated problems. My husband and I have needed several adjustments and an unusual pant repair (long story involving a post-wedding reception bar, my husband's favorite suit, and broken glass) and Chris has done excellent work every time. I probably should have led with this paragraph. In closing, I opine that Chris offers everything one wants in an alterations shop. I wholeheartedly recommend giving your business to this local shop.

I took my daughter's prom dress in to get shortened. The consultation to measure took just a couple of minutes. The alteration was perfect and she is very happy with the results. We will return in the future.

He made a new chair slipcover to replace a damaged slipcover and it fit perfectly and even had the little Velcro tabs at the bottom. He also made six arm covers which were nicer than the sample I gave him. First class business.

I am giving a poor review for Chris Custom Sewing and Alterations based on poor quality and value after visiting the shop four times. I asked Chris to place six snaps on each of two ponchos so they could be used as ponchos and sleeping bags. He charged a lot of money, $65, though I was happy to have my multi-use ponchos. The problem was that many snaps were placed the wrong direction, so the garments did not function as multi-use. When I brought them back to Chris, he was hesitant to switch the male and female sides of four snaps for each poncho - he said it was not possible to set the ponchos up for multiple use. A Taylor should know how to do this. I showed him what needed to be done and then he agreed, and he did it. I thought the charge for correcting his erroneous work would be minimal, however he charged me another $65. When I stated that the cost was high (I had already paid that amount of money for his first efforts), he said he had also hemmed a pair of pants for me (which he did) but hemming a pair of pants and fixing snaps that he put on incorrectly should not cost that much money. I am willing to pay more money for quality and honest work, but that is not what was offered at Chris Custom Sewing and Alterations.

Amazing! Walked in to get my overalls fixed and he offered to have it done within the hour. Came back an hour later and he did an impeccable job! Very fair pricing and clean shop. He was super nice and I will definitely be coming back!