New Oakland Tailor

It’s always hard to find a good tailor in a new city. I checked out New Oakland Tailor because they had good Unilocal reviews. My experience there was pretty good, except for witnessing another customer who was not so happy.
When I dropped off some pants for alterations, another guy was picking up his dry cleaning. He was upset because his white sweater appeared to still be stained. He asked the guy who worked there to take it back and clean it again. The guy behind the counter agreed, but the customer was visibly annoyed.
As for my personal experience there, the guy who accepted my pants said he was new, so he had to call his boss to see if my alteration was possible. I had to talk to the boss on the phone to explain my alteration needs. The guy behind the counter quoted me $ 5 as the price estimate, but then his boss wanted to charge me more like $ 8. I protested a bit and the guy said he would charge me $ 5, since that was the price he originally told me. I appreciate the fact that he kept his word.
I had no issues picking up the pants (he actually offered to have them ready in less than two days, but I was going out of town so I set another date) and the alteration was done well. It wasn’t «like new,» but it was better than before. I think the price was reasonable and I will probably go back for future tailoring needs (but not for dry cleaning).

From my understanding he has been in this location for over 30 years and has loyal customers who continue to come back to Gino (the owner of this establishment). I was EXTREMELY upset upon finding that after dropping off 8 button-​downs for a clean and press, he wrote with permanent marker on the inside of all of my shirts for HIS convenience so he can keep track of the shirts. As far as I’m concerned, he ruined my nice dress-​clothes. His argument was that «the writing was on the inside and no one can see it». I did not give this man permission to write on my clothes. I have returned once since this incident and I specifically requested that he uses the piece of paper stapled to the shirt (what MOST professional dry-​cleaners use), instead of defacing my clothes with permanent marker. Just a warning for anyone who has never been to him before, he writes on your clothes with permanent marker.

I have never used this tailor and can’t speak to his work. But he *did* tell my sister-​in-​law to «go back to Mexico,» so if you want a rude racist to be your tailor, go for it!

I thought that this was a great place to get my clothes tailored; however, my experience today was horrible. The owner has been short with customers before, but today just took the cake! I called to see if a quick alteration could be made to a dress I need for a wedding that I was attending Friday. He was incredibly rude and short with me on the phone. I even told him, I’ve been coming to you for six years so I was calling to just see it if was a possibility. I overlooked his attitude and ran it to the shop quickly before he left for the day. When I arrived, his rudeness continue. He yelled at me for waiting until the last minute. And cut me off when I tried to explain. I just wanted to see if he could do it — he was my first choice. he said «you probably asked around and no one else could do it so you came to me.» that was not the case. He then said «God bless and good luck trying to find someone Who can do that that quickly.»
Never going back again.
Parker Button on East Carson street was able to rush the gown for me and the customer service was excellent — night and day compared to my earlier encounter.

I’ve been coming to Gino’s for almost 10 years for all of my dry cleaning and tailoring needs. He is fantastic. Will continue for as long as he is there.
One of the best insider tips to save lots of money on buying a custom suit, is to get a suit off the rack at a Macy’s or comparable place, then bring to Gino and let him tailor it to you. His cost for tailoring, plus the cost of the suit, is hundreds of dollars less than buying a ‘custom fitted’ suit. Try it and you will see. I’ve bought over 2 dozen suits over my career and people think I’ve got all custom suits. It is custom by have saved thousands in the process. My little secret.
Also, sent my gf there to get some more detailed tailoring and fixing things – she was amazingly impressed with the quality and the price.

Very good tailor! I had a dress made for me in Nigeria and it was a TAD tight. Also bought some jeans that were supposed to be skinny, but weren’t, and were a bit long. He handled both very well.
He is also quite friendly, which makes it even better.

Gino (the New Oakland Tailor) does fantastic work and he is such a pleasure to be around. I have brought everything from bridesmaid dresses, pants, vests and leather jackets to him since I moved to Pittsburgh 5 years ago. He has been doing this trade for 50 years and the experience shows. He gives you honest quotes and timelines for when the item (s) will be done. Also, you can get items dry cleaned.
In addition, I enjoy going to see him as he has a fun-​loving personality that is so kind and genuine. I feel like he is my pseudo grandfather. Also, it is a family owned business reiterated by the pictures of his family lining the walls. The New Oakland Tailor is such a treasure of Pittsburgh. I think Gino deserves way more than 5 stars. He is spot on the best in the business.
As a note to new customers: Gino only takes cash and he doesn’t stay open late into the evening. (I wouldn’t either if I was like Gino and showed up to work at 3−4am!)

Not only is he super nice, he also does great work. I took my bridesmaid dress to get altered and he did a great job. I could not even see any evidence that it was taken in. Fits perfectly and it only cost $ 30 bucks. I highly recommend! PS: Don’t forget that he’s cash only

Five star tailor. Things usually take about a week, but he is very accommodating and does good work. He had fixed my suit skirt prior, but it wouldn’t lay flat. I took it back in, he fixed it for free in two hours. I’m going to use him to hem and fix my pants for as long as I am in Pittsburgh.
Only con is its cash only and parking is moderately difficult.
The owner is just the nicest man. I was four dollars short one time in cash, and he told me he’d add it to my next bill. Nicest man and my pants fit! What more do you want in a tailor?

Probably the best tailor in the East End. His prices are affordable, and he was able to 2 different alteration projects for me: taking up the lacy fabric for the sleeves on a dress and to shorten the hem on some high-​rise bell-​bottoms I got for cheapies at a Gap sale. Each of these alterations took between 4 – 7 days, which is typical. Both of the hems for each of these altered clothes turned out very well, and was professionally finished.
The only reason I did not give this place five stars was that his business is cash only. The plus side to a cash-​only business is that I’m supporting a locally-​owned small business that provides great service to its customers!

I’ve taken 2 bridesmaid dresses here to be altered and both have been done very well. The dresses took about a month each, which I think is standard. If I had needed something sooner, I’m sure he could accommodate it.
His store hours are pretty good: 6AM — 4PM (M-​F) and 6AM –12PM (Saturday).
Only con is that it’s cash only, so make sure to swing by the ATM before you pick up your garment!

I took a pair of suit pants there to be hemmed. He had them done in a few days and I felt the price was fair. The proprietor was friendly and helpful. Parking can be a pain in the area, but that’s not the businesses fault.