[matthewb0051]

I had a great tailor about 20 years ago. Proper dude that used chalk to make his marks on clothes. You know, those marks that mean nothing to anyone but a proper tailor. I moved away and am now back and can't seem to find a proper tailor.

There are plenty of mom or pop shops but none have measured up to my old guy. All the ones I've tried now pin stuff up and usually F something up. Pins move, chalk does not.

A couple of weeks ago, I took 3 pair of pants and two suit coats to my guy (I've been using him since moving back to SA 3 years ago). One pant just needed waist taken in; he took it in too much. The other 2 pants needed hem and waist. Both hems ended up too short. One waist was too loose. Coats were ok. Took the pants back for length. He fixed and was very apologetic about it but it is like this every time I go to him.

I've asked around and people either recommend this guy or have no other suggestions.

Mainly just venting here, however, I wonder if proper good tailors even exist any longer. Thoughts?