Italmoda Custom Tailoring

I love both of my grandmas. But if a genie were to grant me a 3^rd Grandma, Yvonne would definitely be my top choice.
Great quality, reasonable prices, great speed. She even called me when they were ready (a day early!), thus allowing me to pick them up last night when I had the time to pick them up, instead of being forced to try to find a time during my busy rest of the week.

Yvonne is the best.
I took a pair of pants to her about 2 years ago to get hemmed, and they came out great. I came back again recently to get two suits altered, and she remembered exactly who I was.
«I remember your hair — I love it.»
Don’t freak out when you walk in; the space has a unique «there’s a lot of stuff in here but it’s totally organized in a way that doesn’t need to be explained to you» kind of way.
Walk in with dress pants to get fitted without proper shoes? Stupid. Want jeans hemmed but are wearing flip flops? Stupid. She’ll tell you. Double park or park illegally? She has several signs that indicate you are likely getting towed at this very moment.
Yvonne knows how things should fit. I gave her a relatively new but generally loose fitting suit jacket (I looked super boxy) to be taken in… it set me back $ 100, but after she pinned it, it looked like a completely different jacket that actually fits. The other jacket needed shorter sleeves… again, such a small change made a world of difference.
For $ 130 I now have two suits that look much, much better. Cheaper than starting over with something custom, better than letting them sit in my closet or, worse, starting my new job with something ill-​fitting.
She’s fun to work with and her prices are cheaper than most. As long as I live in the area, she’s my go-​to tailor.

I’d definitely recommend this place if you want the professional meticulousness and no BS. And that is what we all want when we want to look beautiful, right ladies? But be prepared to be on the other end of rejection if they decide they don’t want to work on your dress. It was obvious from the get-​go they didn’t want to work on my dress and although they accepted the job they called me ten minutes later suggesting I pick it up. Wish I new this before making an appointment that was a inconvenient for me for a second time and commuting from Jersey City.
They agreed to fix a hole in the Tulle. They discovered 2 more holes than the one I requested repaired. The holes were so small and for a vintage dress not an issue for me, but they are meticulous. No bones about it, they didn’t want to work on my dress. Some sensitivity needs to happen here. The dress was sentimental, I was willing to compromise for the purpose of being able to wear it again after a hard year. I’ve never been rejected at a tailor’s before. It kind of felt like a Soup Nazi moment!

I was so glad to find Yvonne. I’m not easy with clothes and not only did Yvonne properly adjust all my clothes, but she taught me a lot about proper fitting clothes. They do excellent work, quickly if needed, and they will readjust as needed to get it right.

I like this place. It’s not easy finding a conscientious «old school» tailor and this one is spot on.

I had high hopes when I saw the 4.5 reviews. It turned out to be a place that is on my list of «never again»
I think a few other reviews had the same problem. The person is very judgmental on the customers and clothes. But I mean isn’t the job trying to help people come up with tailoring solutions ?
0.5 star for they are being honest on some things. She didn’t want to work on the clothes and she was honest, no a lot of bs.
0.5 star for the possibility that people who had easy jobs had great experiences. Such as the ones you can do at the dry cleaning places.
I had really high, unreal expectations.

I’ve been here twice, but both times due to Yvonne’s honesty, I didn’t even have any work done.
I went in with a suit that needed its sleeves shortened. Yvonne pointed out that the functional buttons were so close to the edge of the sleeve, I should think about whether I wanted a shorter sleeve or enough room between the buttons and end that it didn’t look silly. She didn’t push her opinion on me, but she made sure I thought about it, and I ultimately decided not to do anything to it, because I would have had to settle for one problem or the other. I ultimately took it back to the store I bought it from to get it shortened from the shoulder, because Yvonne said it would be cheaper to have them do it. I’ve seen it happen twice: if Yvonne doesn’t think she can give you the best result, she would rather NOT TAKE YOUR MONEY!
I’ll never buy a suit without taking here. Yvonne is just too good and too honest.
Also, the picture of her and Joe Biden in her store is a national treasure.

Don’t let the clutter dissuade you. I’m not exactly sure how they keep track of everything, but at the end of the day, the finished product speaks for itself.
Unfortunate to read some negative reviews. Shit happens.
Anyway, I had the sleeves of a wool jacket hemmed. Pretty simple, but I was concerned because the material was very heavy. Fortunately for me, the job was executed seamlessly, for only $ 30!
Italmoda and the gentleman working at the shop are both very nice people. I would recommend this place and would definitely return for any other pieces of clothing requiring adjustments.

I will never have alterations done anywhere else ever again. The owner is so incredibly sweet, and she will help you out in anyway she can. My dress was tailored to perfection. They were able to give me suggestions on some fit questions I had, and my dress was even ready two days before I was set to pick it up. The pricing is very fair for the truly expert alterations you are getting.

They do good work here. It’s a bit off-​putting when you walk in because the place is in such disarray, but they seem to know what they are doing. I have been here 3 times and would go back for any alterations needed. My girlfriend had a delicate dress altered and they did a great job.

Mmmm. where to get another $ 250 for a new Uniform Jacket?
First a little on me. I am a Professional that wears a uniform. And coming from a military background i take pride in my appearance.
So, I save up my pennies to buy a new dress uniform as to have a quality uniform to wear for ceremonies and funerals. I took my uniform to this establishment to get it altered accordingly.
while I had no rush on the items, their was a unfortunate line of duty death a couple days later, I called and asked if my uniform could be ready by the date of the wake. they made the accommodations.
first thing i noticed they did wrong when i picked up my uniform and got home, was the 2 shirts. Uniforms are to be taken in from the seems on the sides to no alter the appearance. They «darted» the back instead, Unacceptable. I was able to save the shirts. thank god.
that while inspecting the jacket, they patched were put on with improper distance, and where not even, on was higher than the other. On closer inspection I discovered they put a damn hole in the sleeve and used the patch to cover it up… this makes me livid.
they could have told me they RUINED my $ 250 uniform jacket, i wouldn’t have been angry.
not I have to buy a new jacket…
At least I can say i found a new Tailor. A nice hispanic fellow who listens to your needs, and takes absolute pride in his work. BUT ITS NOT THIS PLACE!!!
Dont bring your costly items here, especially uniforms they will kill it.

Give the fact that the majority of tailors will do a sub-​standard job, it’s always a pleasure when you come across someone who does an amazing job.
After reading the reviews on Unilocal I figured I would give Italmoda a try, and I’m sure glad I did. The place is run by an amazing older Italian lady named Yvonne. She pulls no punches and tells it exactly how it is with no filter. I handed her two suits to be tightened up and she straight up schooled me as if I was in third grade. I almost started raising my hand to ask questions…
She’ll tell you exactly what work she can do to your clothes just by looking at the fit, but more importantly she’ll tell you what she can’t do and what doesn’t make sense. She won’t waste her time and more importantly, yours.
After getting lectured on the history of suit making and what makes a good one, I dropped off my suits and returned a week later to some amazing alterations. She did exactly what she said she could do and did an amazing job at it. This was followed by another lecture about about where to get a good suit so I can bring it to her to be «really» tightened up. I appreciate someone who knows their job and does it well, hence I’ll be coming here going forward for any alterations I need.
Beat tailor I’ve ever been to and likely the last ill ever go to.

Yvonne is the best tailor I have ever used. I’ve wasted thousands of dollars over the years going to many tailors who just couldn’t get my suits right. I was so happy when I finally found Yvonne that I gladly travelled from two towns away to use her. Originally from Italy, she is a true professional tailor who takes her craft seriously and always does an outstanding job. My only regret is that I am now moving to Maui and will no longer have her available to do my tailoring. Luckily, I won’t need any suits out there :-). Of course, before I left I rushed 5 pairs of silk pants over to her that I needed for work and she turned them around to perfection in no time. I just couldn’t stand the thought of having to find someone on the island to do my tailoring. Yvonne is simply that good. Above all she’s a great person who will share many pearls of wisdom with those who are open to receiving.

This is your BEST bet for great alterations in the area. I live in JC and after reviewing the local spots, decided to take my bridesmaid dress here –I am soooo glad I did!
I didn’t have time to send my dress back before the wedding but it was a size too big all around. The dress was one shoulder and fully draped so I didn’t trust just anyone to do the alterations.
They set me up with an appointment to meet the dress fitter and he was fabulous! Very kind, quick, yet thorough. His work is pricey but a man with that much talent deserves to be paid based on his skill. If you are curious, I paid $ 95 for all the alterations (bodice only) but trust me when I say that it was totally worth it.
The dress was done early and fit like a glove. The owner is so sweet and she will get my repeat business.

I came on Unilocal to find a good tailor in the area and I’m glad I did. This place nails it. Super honest and knows how to make you look like a boss. I buy mediocre suits then spend $ 100 to get them tailored and get nothing but compliments. She’ll make your suit look like it’s worth a lot more than your paid. It’s all about the tailoring.

I took a few dress pants here for alterations once and was very pleased with the results. The owner (I presume) took my measurements and had a quick turn-​around for pick-​up, I believe it was the next day or day after, with very affordable prices.
All around pleasant experience. I didn’t request any crazy changes (just a hem), so I have reservations on providing a 5-​star since I haven’t quite tested her talents. However, I’d absolutely go back to her in the future, especially considering the rave reviews!

Since moving to Hoboken, I’ve had tailoring done by dry cleaning shop ‘tailors’ as well a few other places, but Yvonne at Italmoda stands head and shoulders above all the rest. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for tailoring, and I’d trust her with pretty much any job, no matter how complex.
During the past year I’ve had straightforward as well as not-​so-​straightforward work done here, and it’s come out perfectly and been done quickly each and every time. Even the more involved alterations (changing the width and cut of pant legs) have been done in a week or less, and I haven’t had a case yet where work needs to be re-​done. I had previously tried another tailor located just a few blocks away from Italmoda, but he took several weeks for even simple jobs (shortening sleeves on suit jackets), and didn’t always get things right on the first try. My experience here has been so much better.
Yvonne exudes great competence — you just know she knows what she’s doing. She asks questions, and listens to make sure she knows exactly what you want. Then she nails it, and you leave happy. She’s opinionated and funny, very likable, and gets to know her clients. Great local business /​businesswoman.

Yvonne is hands down the best tailor I’ve ever had. She is honest, reliable and fast. She managed to fix a suit my previous tailor had messed up and was honest about the whole situation with me. She knows what you need and will work to meet your deadlines.
The place isn’t the prettiest of places, but the work is beyond expectations and the price is reasonable for the expert tailoring. I brought other shirts my other tailor altered and she has helped me fix them.

Long before Hoboken was invaded by yuppies such as myself, Yvonne has had her little Italian tailor shop Italmoda. Us yups love to bring our suits, dresses, and skirts there to get taken in so they fit just right and we can look great at the investment banks, weddings, and lounges. The prices are fair for the quality of work. Yes, it does look like a scene from hoarders in there, so brace yourself, but its worth it.

I had a suit in need of alterations and a second opinion on a few other fitting issues. I took it to a place in downtown Jersey City, but they wanted about $ 55 to alter the jacket sleeves and pant legs, and they wouldn’t have it done for a week or more.
I searched Unilocal and came across this place. Good reviews and close by, so I figured why not. The locale itself is nothing to write home about. If you’re used to going to DeCarlos in Jersey City, then this place will make you seriously think twice. However, as with many things in life, you really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. For starters, the lady who took my measurements was a great person; charming, helpful and funny. Her work was quick and flawless, and the prices were considerably cheaper than other places I’d gone to. All in all, I’d definitely go back to get future items altered.