Mahiras Hong Kong Tailors

Another update:
At $ 200/​shirt, I would think they would hold up better, Loose thread and falling off buttons. Not really worth the cost.

I found a good deal on a Paul Smith suit last year and needed some alterations on the Jacket and pants. My boyfriend had a couple custom shirts made with Manu, so I thought I’d give him a try.
Manu is very friendly and knows a lot about suits. Current trends? Not so much.
The jacket had a double vent, and he was insistent that the jacket would look cleaner and fit better if I had the vents removed. I was reluctant, but figured I would trust the expert. I should have gone with my gut and refused, so I take some responsibility for that.
The suit came back and the jacket was very tight. Literally «suck in your gut to button» tight. I went back to Manu and asked him to fix it, which he was happy to do. When I came back to pick it up, it was still very tight. He repeatedly told me that it was taken out to his specifications and there was nothing he could do. After a back and forth for several minutes, he said he would open the lining and show me that there was no more fabric, because it was let out all the way and they don’t cut any fabric from the garment.
Manu opened the lining, got quiet for a minute, and then asked me to sit. It turned out that the tailors didn’t do anything to the jacket. There was still an inch of fabric on either side of the seam. He was very apologetic and promised to make it right and get it back to me quickly.
I got the jacket back, and it was definitely looser, but it still didn’t look right. I wasn’t comfortable going back to Manu, so I figured I’d find another tailor to fix it.
Finally just took it to Nordstrom since they do great work on my other clothes. As it turns out, the fabric was cut from the vents, and they can’t be reopened. So I’m left with a nice pair of pants and a jacket that looks ridiculous on me.
Manu is a very nice man, and well versed in suit making. But if you’re looking to alter a modern suit, trust your gut or go somewhere else. I’ll be sticking with Nordstrom from now on.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! HORRIBLE SERVICE, DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE. I read the reviews and decided to try Mahira as a tailor for a suit I had bought from a different retailer that needed the trouser hem shortened and the sleeves of a jacket shortened to fit properly.
This was a HORRIBLE MISTAKE. Mahira was very confident and friendly at first when working with the pant. When I put on the jacket it hit the fan. I asked him to shorten the sleeves so that there was ¼″ of my dress shirt (that I was wearing) of the sleeve exposed. He tugged on the shirt to pull it down, then measured my hand and thumb (probably a important measurement if you are having a custom suit made) and then told me that it was ¼″. This was not accurate. I use measurements and rulers daily for my employment and I saw ¹⁄₈^th of an inch (it showed this way probably because he «tugged’ on my shirt). Once I bent my elbow the shirt sleeve disappeared. I politely told him that I wanted ¼» to be exposed when relaxed and he corrected me by sighing disrespectfully and correcting me «sir, that is ¼ of an inch». I then politely tried to explain that because my shirt was tugged that as soon as I bend my elbow the sleeve will disappear. This is not what I requested, this is not a quarter of an inch. He then laughed and explained it was what I asked. I repeated that it was not. At that moment he pulled the pins and rudely explained he could not help me.
Completely stunned I stood there awkwardly, then collected my items and left. I have never felt more disrespected. I knew what I wanted and asked. As someone who works with clients, sometimes clients want bad things or weird things and you ask them multiple times if they are sure and explain why it might be a bad idea. This man did not work this way.
After taking my suit to Judy’s Alterations in Fremont she explained that he just didn’t want to deal with the button holes. Mahira could have explained to me the situation, he could have even explained that he wasn’t comfortable or didn’t have time. Anything would have been better then throwing me out of his store. If I can make a recommendation, GO SEE JUDY IN FREMONT FOR ALTERATIONS!!! She is a delightful and caring woman who does phenomenal work.

Mahiras = Definitely top quality.
Skilled tailoring makes a colossal difference in suits.
I don’t wear suits much, but I have good recollection of my experience with tailors: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Hartmanns (Bellevue), The Tux Shop, and The Men’s Warehouse (multiple locations).
I’ve had suit tailoring/​alteration done and a custom vest made.
Manu, of Mahiras, provides a level of service that is clearly top.
* Set an appointment.
* Manu is very «straight to the point» over the phone, however I never felt rushed at an appointment.
For the custom item:
* Meticulous attention to detail during the measurement process.
* Manu was very patient in explaining the fabrics and selection offered.
* I never felt pressured towards a sale.
For the alteration:
* Very professional. He stated the precise numbers for correcting to «proper lengths/​measurements», (even for the things I thought were fine) but did not criticize the particulars of my outfit until I asked.
* Very knowledgeable. He explained all the options for my suit tailoring, but didn’t pressure me into all of them.
Pricing is fairly high, but not insanely high.
The suits were fantastically better after being tailored by Mahiras.
Even though the department stores offer tailoring for their off-​the-​shelf suits, I’d still rather bring it to Manu.
Highly recommended for custom suits or alterations.

I visited Manu to get a suit tailored and I have to say that he is just amazing. He really took the time to explain all of the work that he would need to do so that I could make better suit choices in the future. Manu really listens and takes the time to educate customers about their purchases. Highly recommended.

I went to Manu at Mahira’s Hong Kong Tailors for trouser alterations and he treated them with the same care he would for a custom made suit. I was so pleased with his work that I have decided to make him my new suit maker. Manu is the kind of tailor that truly listens to his customer. I would recommend Manu over any other tailor I’ve used, and I have been to many.

I am also no expert on suits, tailoring or anything related to the finer things of fashion. I do however appreciate great service. Came here today as I was in desperate need to get measurements for a tuxedo for a friends wedding. They are actually located on the 7^th floor of the building. Manu, the owner was pretty much there by himself. He did the required measurements and made sure to include many more other detailed meausrements just to be sure the tailors who were actually making the suit would get it right. Very nice guy. $ 15 for the measurements which was fine because there was no way in hell I was going to do it on my own. Definitely will go back when I want to splurge on some custom threads.

I’m not an expert on custom suits, so take what I write with a grain of salt, but I really liked my first experience purchasing a made-​to-​measure suit.
Manu, the owner, was completely approachable and was just an overall great guy. He helped me decide on a dark grey suit with a subtle blue pin stripe. In the end, I’m glad I chose the suit fabric as my suit turned out great.
Yes, it was a bit on the pricey side, but I have an incredibly hard time finding suits that fit right when purchasing off the rack, as I seem to «swim» in my suits and the pants are always super baggy. If you’re going to buy a custom suit in Seattle, you should definitely consider Manu as your tailor.