Hong Kong Tailor?
Nov 20, 2011, 5:04 am
#226
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I'm looking for a good seamstress in Hong Kong, rather than an actual tailor as such.
I make some of my own clothes and want to find someone to do the work! I already have the design, pattern and fabric.
It takes me about 3 hours to go from a piece of fabric to a finished pair of trousers - an experienced sewer could do the work in probably half an hour.
Any suggestions?
Audrey
I make some of my own clothes and want to find someone to do the work! I already have the design, pattern and fabric.
It takes me about 3 hours to go from a piece of fabric to a finished pair of trousers - an experienced sewer could do the work in probably half an hour.
Any suggestions?
Audrey
Nov 23, 2011, 10:53 pm
#228
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I'm looking for a good seamstress in Hong Kong, rather than an actual tailor as such.
I make some of my own clothes and want to find someone to do the work! I already have the design, pattern and fabric.
It takes me about 3 hours to go from a piece of fabric to a finished pair of trousers - an experienced sewer could do the work in probably half an hour.
Any suggestions?
Audrey
I make some of my own clothes and want to find someone to do the work! I already have the design, pattern and fabric.
It takes me about 3 hours to go from a piece of fabric to a finished pair of trousers - an experienced sewer could do the work in probably half an hour.
Any suggestions?
Audrey
Dec 14, 2011, 9:03 am
#230
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I'm looking for a tailor as well, but with my own variation on a theme: I'm looking for someone who'd be willing to make doll clothes. If anyone knows of a tailor who might take that on, please post here and PM me!
thanks
thanks
Dec 18, 2011, 10:21 pm
#232
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Recommended tailor in HK?
I'm going to be heading over to Hong Kong in a couple weeks and could use a new suit. Anyone have any recommendations for a tailor and how much I should expect to pay?
I'm going to be there for about 4 full days, and I don't expect that to be enough time to finish the job. However, if all it takes is getting the measurements down, and some minor adjustments at a later date, I can have a friend pick it up for me and get it on a future trip to HK later next year.
I'm going to be there for about 4 full days, and I don't expect that to be enough time to finish the job. However, if all it takes is getting the measurements down, and some minor adjustments at a later date, I can have a friend pick it up for me and get it on a future trip to HK later next year.
Dec 19, 2011, 1:37 am
#234
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tailor suits in HK are roughly $900 - $1500HKD (Top + bottom)
and the fastest usually requires a week. so you would need a friend to pick up for you.
They measure you on the spot after you select the fabric you want to use and color and style.
I usually go to a place in Wan Chai - in the building "C C Wu Building" (集成中心) address is 302 Hennessy Road. There's only one place in the building that does tailor suit so you wont miss it. If entering from Hennessy side you'll spot the McDonald on your left hand side. Walks to the other side of the building (pass the elevators) and you'll see a staircase to the upper level. the tailor place is on that upper level.
and the fastest usually requires a week. so you would need a friend to pick up for you.
They measure you on the spot after you select the fabric you want to use and color and style.
I usually go to a place in Wan Chai - in the building "C C Wu Building" (集成中心) address is 302 Hennessy Road. There's only one place in the building that does tailor suit so you wont miss it. If entering from Hennessy side you'll spot the McDonald on your left hand side. Walks to the other side of the building (pass the elevators) and you'll see a staircase to the upper level. the tailor place is on that upper level.
Dec 19, 2011, 5:16 pm
#235
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tailor suits in HK are roughly $900 - $1500HKD (Top + bottom)
and the fastest usually requires a week. so you would need a friend to pick up for you.
They measure you on the spot after you select the fabric you want to use and color and style.
I usually go to a place in Wan Chai - in the building "C C Wu Building" (集成中心) address is 302 Hennessy Road. There's only one place in the building that does tailor suit so you wont miss it. If entering from Hennessy side you'll spot the McDonald on your left hand side. Walks to the other side of the building (pass the elevators) and you'll see a staircase to the upper level. the tailor place is on that upper level.
and the fastest usually requires a week. so you would need a friend to pick up for you.
They measure you on the spot after you select the fabric you want to use and color and style.
I usually go to a place in Wan Chai - in the building "C C Wu Building" (集成中心) address is 302 Hennessy Road. There's only one place in the building that does tailor suit so you wont miss it. If entering from Hennessy side you'll spot the McDonald on your left hand side. Walks to the other side of the building (pass the elevators) and you'll see a staircase to the upper level. the tailor place is on that upper level.
I also see that this thread was moved to the HK Forum (didn't know we had one!) and there's a giant thread already for HK tailors. Will check it out now!
Dec 21, 2011, 4:59 pm
#236
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Cost per pair was HK$300 (I provided the fabric, obviously!) and I was very happy with that. I have arranged she kept a copy of the pattern and that I can post her fabric and she posts completed trousers back to me.
I'm happy!
Audrey
Dec 21, 2011, 9:19 pm
#237
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People on the forum recommend Danny's. I really like William Cheng and Sons -- think they're great, good value, and super fast. I've had 10 shirts, a couple suits, and pants turned around in just a few days. It's near TST in Kowloon.
Suit up!
Suit up!
Feb 6, 2012, 10:30 am
#239
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I don't think you'd find a tailored 500 HKD suit anywhere in Hong Kong. And if you did, I'm not sure you'd want to wear it. Here is something from their catalog.
Feb 6, 2012, 4:05 pm
#240
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I don't think you'd find a tailored 500 HKD suit anywhere in Hong Kong. And if you did, I'm not sure you'd want to wear it. Here is something from their catalog.
Booking my ticket right now.
