I ordered a North Face goose down jacket over the internet (from the US) that turned out to be a little longer than expected. Having weighed up my options about sending it back or altering it I decided it would be more worthwhile to have it tailored (not knowing if a tailor could do this).

When I went in I said what I wanted, and to my delight I came back 4 days later and the jacket was done to precision, and EXACTLY as expected. It wouldn't have been an easy jacket, and the lady there said that the feathers had gone all over her shop! But she was very friendly about it all.

It did cost $75 (which she told me when I went in, so I knew how much I was up for) but the job was done so well that it was worth every dollar. I love my jacket now!

Needed professional measurements taken so that I could order a bridesmaid dress interstate. Walked in off the street. Said hello straight away. Very professional. Will be going back when I need alterations done.

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