Mauro’s

came in with a rush job and he did amazing work! When I came in to get jeans shortened he did it on the spot because I was leaving for a trip the next day. And he is absolutely ADORABLE and so so sweet. I would recommend him to anyone!

Mauro, first off, is one of the nicest, sweetest people I’ve met. I had read such great reviews about him, and when I called to make sure they were open to the time I came to pick up my bridesmaid dress, he was polite and pleasant.
So I drive to his shop, and admittedly, it’s a bit run-​down (it’s at the back of a loong hallway inside an older plaza/​building), but he takes wonderful care of the garments he tailors. I show up and wait for a bit (a bride was already there and trying on her gown while he inspected final alterations) but once it was my turn, he was very nice and quickly guaranteed that my alterations would take two weeks, even before trying it on (that was a relief!).
So I try the dress on, and he explains just where he’ll make alterations, and lets me know the cost upfront, and reminds me that it’s cash only (I had already read that from other reviews). I paid 85 dollars for my alterations, which I think is a darn good deal, and the dress was ready when he said it would be!
Highly recommend Mauro’s for any alterations!

I had come here to get a suit altered for my brothers wedding. The gentleman that I dealt with was great. Hard to understand but I got the point. He made me nervous when he said he didn’t know if he could finish on time (I had a 2 week window to have it finished). He did finish on time and the suit looked great. I only gave 4 stars because the place was a sauna (it was hot as hell outside but there was zero AC in the building), and the place was so cluttered and small (I had to wait in a narrow hallway with 2 other people). But other than the accommodations, I recommend this place. I came here for there work, not to relax. Overall my suit looked great and the gentleman made me feel like I’ve known him for years.

Did a great job and guys were friendly and quick.

Great man! The stitching on my shorts had unraveled and brought them in expecting to just drop them off. He hemmed them up right then and there and pressed them, all in about 3 minutes. What service!

I had Emilio tailor my big ballgown wedding dress here and he did a phenomenal job at a fair price. His customer service was unbelievable. I didn’t like the color of the sash for the wedding dress and It had this beautiful appliqué beading I wanted transfered to a different ribbon sash– I brought in several other ribbons and was a little nervous about if they would match the dress right, he wasn’t there when I dropped them off. He called me and had me come in on Sunday when the shop was closed but he was working so he could show me how each option looked with the dress and then did it right there for me so I could take the dress home complete. He was wonderful, one of the best experiences I had with a wedding «vendor.» He did a great job on my bustle and did it just as I asked. He also did my fiancées tux jacket.
The shop is not pretty, the space is tight and you can feel a little weird standing in your dress while there is a line waiting, but he always says not to worry and he doesn’t rush you. Highly recommend!
Ps cash only

I have had several dresses (bridesmaid and formal) hemmed and altered here. The work done has been impeccable and the prices are fair and reflective of quality. The shop itself is small, and let’s just say «busy» looking, however I think this is a testament to the fact that this place has a solid business and loyal customers.
Call ahead to ensure they are open & check for summer vacations.
It was cash only at the time so be mindful of that. And you may have to wait in line to be sized. It is worth it though.

What a terrible disappointment. I took a bridesmaid dress here a few months ago to get hemmed and he did a quick and cheap job so I thought I’d try him for jeans.
I went in last week with two pairs, and explained that I wanted to keep the same tapered skinny cut but just taking up a few inches as they were far too long for me. He said no problem, quoted me a price, and told me to come back in a week.
I went back today to pick them up and they were ready. I paid him and then asked if I could try them on to make sure they fit. When I put them on they were the appropriate height but were not tapered, they flared out and looked pretty terrible. I asked if he could fix them and he said that would be a lot of work so he would have to charge me all over again the same price. Told him I didn’t think that was fair since I came in last week and explained what I wanted and he didn’t taper them. He began to get irate and yell at me so I told him that I would just take them and get them done somewhere else.
Then he began to insult my character. Literally, those were the words he used. «I insult your character.»
So now I stayed for two pairs of ruined jeans that I have to pay somebody else to hopefully fix, with salt on the wound of an old Italian man telling me that I suck because I didn’t want to pay twice for one service.
Needless to say, I will not be returning.

I had a great experience with Mauro’s tailoring. They were really accommodating with time, super friendly, and just did an awesome job with tailoring.
VERY happy! It’s a local business, not a fancy place at all, but I am so glad I chose to get my wedding dress altered here.

Absolute great work, great customer service, and quick turnaround. Will absolutely be back!

Both Mauro and Emilio are amazing tailors and great people!
They are very reasonably priced and efficient, and they really try to be flexible to meet your timeline. They work with you and don’t try to sell you on alterations you don’t need. They are super sweet and always make sure you are happy with the end product.

Emilio altered my wedding dress and did a fantastic job! The boutique that sold me the dress insisted that I get one size bigger than my original size. Needless to say, it was too big. Emilio took great care in getting the details right to fix my dress to fit like a glove. He even added a hook which he hid under a lace so it would look seamless.
I was doubtful at first of Emilio’s knowledge of women’s dresses, but he proved me and my future mother in law wrong when he started talking about the changes that needed to be made. He’s a true expert and professional. He’s also very personable and is clearly passionate about his job and making people happy.
Don’t be fooled by the shop as it does look a bit run down. Despite it, I happily changed into my wedding dress to get his assessment. Every time I was in there for a fitting, there was a line of people. Emilio always insisted on helping me and his loyal customers just patiently waited.

Great job! I have brought several items here to be tailored and Mauro does a great job! I have had boot cut jeans altered so they were no longer boot cut and have had hemlines on skirts fixed. He can fix anything and it’s all at reasonable price. This is a great find!

Emilio is the best. The bust area of my wedding dress was way too big and he had to take the thing apart practically to fix it. It has a lot of beading and detail and you can’t even tell it was altered. It also had a slit down the front that the factory «filled in» for me. All they did was stick a piece of material behind the slit and it looked terrible. Emilio was able to stitch it all together and you can barely tell there was ever a slit there. He’s so sweet and clearly knows what he’s doing. He did amazing work for a great price and I couldn’t be happier. He even stayed late one night so I could pickup my dress after work. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone for even the most challenging tailoring needs. If he can do wedding dresses like that he can do anything!

I love this place! Its def not the fanciest, but he def gets the job done right! He was so patient and explained the entire process to hemming my bridesmaid dress. Prices are incredibly reasonable and he’s super speedy!
Since i’m not going to wear my dress anymore after the wedding, I’m coming back here to have him hem it again to make it a short summer dress!

These guys are the best. :-) The shop is quite dingy, and the lead times are long, but the friendly brothers do excellent work at a valuable price. I have to hem just about every dress I buy because of a short torso, and they always get the alterations just right.
Also, if you want a good chuckle, google «feuding Southie tailor brothers.» I went to drop off a pair of pants last Saturday, and there was a «police incident» occurring. I thought for sure someone tried to rob these old guys. I learned later that any intruder would have gotten a run for his money. It’s all hysterical and worth the price of a hem. :-)

Brought in a expensive coat to be taken in since it was a little large and wanted a more slimmer fit. He said it would be ready in a week, I asked if he could do it on the spot. He laughed and after he saw I was serious, he said yes. I laughed, and said next Friday is just fine. Mauros end result was great, and was a very reasonable 45 $. The look of the place is by no means glamorous but don’t let that fool you. It’s a nice little shop, I will definitely go back for any type of tailoring.

Mauro is a great tailor, I’ve gone to him for years. During high school, he tailored several of my prom/​formal dresses. He’s also taken in some of my jeans, replaced broken zippers, and even hemmed some of my pants. You name it, he can do it. He does an amazing job and is very friendly and super affordable.

Just got like five pairs of jeans fixed to my length so I am no longer stepping on them. He fixed all of the holes, and adjusted the lengths perfectly. It is perhaps the finest craftsmanship I have ever seen. Thank you again good sirs, and I shall be back!

Mauro’s is the best tailor I have found in Boston, hands down. I had two of my favorite dresses taken in and they both came out perfectly. He also did a fantastic job altering my boyfriend’s suit– mind you I had dropped it off last minute for a wedding which was a week later! He took care of it, no problem. His prices are extremely reasonable and his work is meticulous and exceptional. I now live in Somerville and still drive to Southie just for this tailor shop.