Tailoring & Alterations

Serving the Elmhurst, Bensenville, Addison, Villa Park, Lombard & Oak Brook areas

Master tailoring with a European touch

At Anthony’s, our European-trained seamstress brings over 35+ years of experience in fashion design, tailoring, and garment construction. From precise alterations to one-of-a-kind custom pieces, there’s virtually nothing she can’t create, resize, or restore. Whether you need your favorite jeans hemmed or a couture gown designed from scratch - you’re in expert hands.

630-833-1776

Menu

Everyday clothing

Pants, jeans, slacks, chinos

Sleeve shortening, side slimming, collar and cuff adjustments

Shirts & blouses
Roquette, grated carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds and balsamic dressing.
Skirts & dresses

Hems, waist adjustments, strap repairs, reshaping or resizing

Formalwear & special occasions

Suits - men's and women's

Jacket tapering, sleeve length, pant hemming, full re-lining

Wedding gowns & bridesmaid dresses

Custom fitting, bustle creation, lace or beading adjustments, reshaping bodices

Tuxedos & evening gowns

Shoulder, waist, or length alterations, zipper replacements, re-beading

Outerwear & specialty garments

Coats, jackets, blazers, trench coats

Lining replacements, zipper repairs, sleeve length adjustments

Leather & suede garments

Cleaning, patching, seam repair, shortening

Uniforms (police, fire, medical, school, medical, restaurant)

Name patches, logo application, and fit adjustments


Household & accesories

Curtains, drapes, & linens

Hemming, resizing, custom length adjustments

Pillows & cushion covers

Zipper and seam repair

Bag & purse straps

Reinforcement and re-stitching

Custom design & bespoke creations

For clients seeking something truly unique, our seamstress offers custom garment creation from scratch — from concept and pattern design to final fitting.


 This includes:

  • Made-to-measure suits, dresses, and children’s clothing
  • Complete wedding and formalwear design
  • Vintage redesigns and wardrobe re-creations
  • Pattern drafting and sample development

Gallery

See examples of original designs and handcrafted garments in our photo gallery - each piece reflects European craftsmanship and attention to detail that’s rare to find.

Person's back in white dress being fastened by a hand, focus on large bow detail and zipper.
Four men in suits at a bar, toasting with drinks. The man in the tan suit smiles.
Bridesmaids in blue dresses holding bouquets, outdoor setting.
Bridesmaids helping the bride fasten buttons on the back of her white lace wedding dress.
Blue suit on a mannequin in a closet, showing jacket, vest, shirt, tie, and pocket square.
Tailor measuring a man's shoulders for a suit fitting. White measuring tape and collar visible.
Six sequined and flowing bridesmaid dresses in shades of pink and gold hanging in a closet.
Tailor's mannequin with partially sewn suit jacket and measuring tape.
Gold sequined formal gown on a mannequin in a corner of a room, a painting on the wall behind.
Rack of colorful formal dresses in front of a leopard-print wallpaper.
Pale pink dress on a mannequin; puff sleeves and floor-length skirt. Set indoors on a rug, near a window.
Flower girl in pink dress holding a ring box covered in moss at an outdoor wedding.