Mend Tailoring Blog

Kate Suggests: BAGGU! #superfan

Sharing my love for Baggu with the products I use on the daily.

All Blog Posts, Katie SuggestsKatie AndersonAugust 7, 2018baggu, tailoring, sustainable, reusable bag, mend tailoring, tailoring nyc, tailoring brooklynComment

Wait, certain materials are difficult to work with? Which ones?

Wait, certain materials are difficult to work with? Which ones?

Know which garments you might pay more for, or when you’ll have to seek out a specialist

All Blog PostsKatie AndersonJune 2, 2018Comment

How Much Does Tailoring Cost?

See the costs for the most commonly requested alterations

All Blog PostsKatie AndersonMay 24, 2018mend tailoring, mendComment

Into The Gloss Article - 7 Things To Keep In Mind About Tailoring

Into The Gloss Article - 7 Things To Keep In Mind About Tailoring

We answer some of the most frequently asked questions and give tips to get your moneys worth

All Blog PostsKatie AndersonMay 20, 2018mend, mend tailoring, tailoring, new york city, nyc, brooklyn, into the gloss, glossier, vintage clothing, tailoring vintage, clothing alterations, sustainable fashionComment

Q: I have a garment that’s too small, can you make it bigger?

Q: I have a garment that’s too small, can you make it bigger?

Learn how to tell if something that’s too small can be saved

Q & ABessie AndersonMay 18, 2018ny, nyc, tailoring brooklyn, tailoring nyc, tailoring vintage, patching jeans, sustainable fashion, vintage clothing, brooklyn, tailoring, men, mend, garment too small, clothing alterationsComment

Q: My jeans tear at the crotch but I still really love them, what can I do?

Q: My jeans tear at the crotch but I still really love them, what can I do?

Learn the DIY method to save your jeans

Q & AKatie AndersonMay 10, 2018jeans, how to repair jeans, patching jeans, mend, mend tailoring, tailoring, tailoring vintage, sustainable fashion, new york city, tailoring brooklyn, tailoring nyc, how to fix your jeans, how to repair your jeansComment

Q: I got a great deal on a garment that’s too big, should I have it altered or return it?

Q: I got a great deal on a garment that’s too big, should I have it altered or return it?

Is it worth keeping? Find out what is and what isn’t

Q & ABessie AndersonMay 10, 2018mend tailoring, mend, tailoring, tailoring vintage, sustainable fashion, garment too big, new york city, tailoring brooklyn, tailoring nycComment