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MEND is the business venture of Katie Anderson. Katie graduated with a BFA in fashion design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and started MEND in 2011. She is drawn to the detail-oriented nature of tailoring, and hopes to bring fresh energy into the industry by delivering information that a modern generation can relate to.

Clothes are powerful and Katie is passionate about making people feel good in their clothes.

Katie specializes in contemporary tailoring with fashionable precision. Freshen a thrift find or update an ill-fitting piece; MEND will assure that nothing in your closet goes unworn. Her hope is that MEND will educate and empower people to feel better in their clothes, with alterations tailored to their body.

MEND is committed to providing an approachable and convenient tailoring service and provides a wide range of alterations for everyone that wears clothes.

Most garments don't fit off the rack, and this is not a reflection of your body needing to change.

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In addition to MEND, Katie is an on-set tailor.

Select Clients Include

Ralph Lauren

Calvin Klein

Tom Ford

Theory

Ann Taylor

I.D Magazine

The Travel Almanac

Helmut Lang

Vans

UGG

Google

Vineyard Vines

Rebecca Minkoff

Amazon Fashion

GQ

Chicos

DVF

Glossier

Maybelline

Laura Mercier

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1. How do I know if I need a tailor?

Ask yourself these questions:

Are you always shopping for something that fits better?
Do you adjust your clothing throughout the day? (I.e- fixing a strap, pulling up a pant, rolling up your sleeves or pant leg)
Do you have clothing you like but never wear?
Would you like to feel more confident and comfortable in your clothes?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, a tailor can fix these problems.

2. How many sizes smaller can you make a garment?

I usually don’t recommend altering something that’s more than 2 sizes larger than your current size.

There are exceptions, however when taking something in, there’s only so much you can remove before the piece becomes distorted.

Also details like pockets or trim can dictate how much smaller a garment can get.

3. Do you work on wedding dresses?

No, Mend does not offer any bridal alterations.

4. Can you remake this garment I have?

No. MEND does not remake garments, and custom requests are taken on a very limited basis.

5. Can I come to your studio to avoid the fitting fee?

No, at this time MEND only does in-home fittings.

6. I have a suit that’s 1-2 sizes too big — how much would this cost to re-size?

1. The cost for a jacket and pants to be resized starts at $150, and the price depends on what areas of the suit need to come in.

2. Consider how much you paid for the suit to begin with, and what material it's made of. It may not be worth investing more in alterations, if it's not great quality or something you plan to hold onto awhile, so I suggest making these assessments and then compare prices for what a new suit would cost. Many suiting shops will also include minor alterations with a suit purchase so ask about alterations when shopping to find out if tailoring is available.