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Jacks Tailoring and Dry Cleaning

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1937 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

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Jacks Tailoring and Dry Cleaning
Local(617) 868-8339

1937 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

http://national.citysearch.com/profile/4749086/cambridge_ma/jack_s_tailoring_cleaning.html

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Yelp.com Review - by Brian Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found Jack's shop through Yelp - all those 5-star reviews sent a pretty clear message - and now, after having had a series of terrific experiences there, I feel like the least I can do is add 5...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack's certainly the friendliest and most skilled tailor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I've gone to him 3 times over the last 4 weeks (each time dropping something off and picking something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack's Tailoring came highly recommended to me when I was asking around for a tailor to alter my suit for my wedding. He did an amazing job ... my good looking suit became an awesome looking, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. When you've been doing this craft for as long as Jack, your skills are top-notch. He would charge less if he could afford to. It's worth it to keep himIn business.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found this place in Yelp and was not disappointed. After an initial snag on the phone (don't ask him for even loose estimates over the phone - he insists has to see it on you) I found Jack to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack's service is great... I've mostly asked him to re-fit old clothing (jeans, slacks, button-up shirts, etc), and he's done excellent work with it. He does both pant and shirt alterations. Best of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm getting married soon, and will be wearing a traditional kilt and suit, which is a little unusual compared to most American styled suits. I wanted a few minor adjustments, and made the mistake of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is as good as it gets and totally worth the price. In this world, you will always pay more for great craftmanship, and this is a perfect example. Jack will discuss all your options on every piece...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got a suit done here for my wedding. As expected from other Yelpers, the dude shook my hand, explained what needed to be done, and said my name over and over while smiling, like a mini-Dale...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by allison r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whew! $30 to hem my jeans (and cash or check only, eek!) is expensive!I justified it since I got my lovely pair on super sale at Bloomingdale's.Tired of trying out a bunch of mediocre tailors, since I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I hate to give this place a bum rap but I actually wasn't all that pleased with the results.To begin, everything everyone says about Jack is true. He is welcoming, friendly, and very willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is an extremely pleasant, professional man. When people say "He's not cheap," as an example I paid $45 to tailor a shirt and $35 to tailor a vest. You are, however, paying for the best in this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nothing but great things to say about Jack. He's a great person and does a fantastic job. He worked miracles on my crushed velvet blazer and has hemmed numerous pairs of dress pants for me.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

3.0 of 5 stars. He told me he doesn't have the machinery for for invisible zippers/stitching, and couldn't help me with either of my dresses and redirected me across the street, where the woman there still couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gaius N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Jack is very nice and does an extremely good job. The downside is that he sure ain't cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Honest, trustworthy, talented, pleasant - Jack is one of a kind.Quality craftsmanship takes time and time is money. In the big picture, you cant put a price on having a trusted friend that is there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K.C. S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot say enough about how helpful and thorough Jack is -- he hemmed three pairs of jeans for me perfectly, and even searched through his discarded hems to lengthen one pair that had been hemmed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by james w.

5.0 of 5 stars. a friend of a friend once told me the key to success (or, at least, his key to success): "talk yiddish, dress british." there he was macking on some princess or something from some scandinavian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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JACK will never give you up, jack will never let you down, JACK IS THE BEST AROUND!

* Jack was the original choice to play the lead role in the movie, "Boys Don't Cry". Hilary Swank replaced him because test audiences found him to be gayer than 9 guys blowing 8 guys. * Jack's family crest is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anders R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Top notch. I'm new to Boston, and didn't want to have the dry cleaning employee who has been there 18 months pin and hem my pants. I checked on yelp, found Jack, and experience was as advertised and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Su C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jack has done alterations on several items for me, and he is expert, quick, and thoroughly professional. His prices are very reasonable considering the quality of his work and attention to detail.(I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gordon G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is the final word in tailoring in the Harvard/Porter area. His work is top-flight, he clearly explains every bit of work that he's going to do, and he's one of the nicest people you'll ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is a true craftsman and if you go there more than once he is bound to remember you by name; which makes a world of difference from most other businesses. He is the kind of guy that will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joss P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am extremely happy with my experience at Jack's. He is kind, realistic, and knows his industry like no other.I brought a suit in that I bought years ago. He agreed that the quality was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miriam L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Jack. I've had him do repairs and hemming on several occasions, and he does beautiful work. The only reason he gets four stars instead of five is that his prices are a little on the high...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teena C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my suit and pants for Jack to hem after reading all the great reviews here about him. He's very friendly and knows what he's talking about. Very caring and sincere man. His work is great and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is an absolute master of his craft, and his honesty and integrity are unmatched. You will not find a better tailoring experience in Greater Boston. I could go on and on -- but just glance at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Jack's based upon a recommendation that he was the best in Cambridge and he fully lived up to expectations. I had two suits that needed to be altered with a relatively short time frame for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

4.0 of 5 stars. jack is the best.the level of detail and care he puts into his work is amazing. i had a bad experience with another tailor in boston where the jeans they hemmed look like i did it myself. jack...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Definately Recommended!!!

I was looking for a new tailor after having a bad experience with an Everett-based tailor. I found Jack through Citysearch and noticed the extensive positive reviews. I brought in a wool long coat that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S. P. D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is an expert, European-trained tailor, just like the ones your parents and grandparents remember. A true gentleman, Jack is friendly, kind and concerned. I'd trust him with any of my garments.I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William M.

5.0 of 5 stars. So, I first hear of Jack from a friend who is graduating Harvard College. He says I have to go there, not to waste 1000 dollars on a suit at J Press, just buy a two or three hundred dollar suit at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter G.

5.0 of 5 stars. after visiting jack to get a pair of suit pants taken in, i'm adding "custom tailored suits" to my ever-growing list of "vices/indulgances that i can't really afford but 'need' anyway."the thing that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Jeans tailoring with original hem reattachment A

Jack's talent and attention to detail are rivaled only by his professionalism and integrity. I have been taking my jeans to him for tailoring and original hem reattachment for quite some time now, and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tatsu I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some people are just the best in their category, Jack is the best. His jeans hemming blows away my craft on my pride and joy Juki industrial, and dude, while it's snarky to say, I'm better than most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is simply awesome. He's done quite a few alterations for me, from simple (hems) to more complicated (taking in a strapless bridesmaid dress with stays), and always perfectly. He really pays...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Terrible Experience :-(

I needed to hem my new brand name white jeans. So I googled for the best tailor in the area to make sure the job is done well. Jack got more good reviews than anybody else, so I chose him, but the service I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Misha L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack (aka Hagop) is the man! You know you're in the presence of an expert when, as soon as you walk in, you can feel them appraising what kind of service you need, customized to suit you. I got this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian D.

5.0 of 5 stars. beyond amazing. Not only is Jack a gentleman, he knows his stuff. He even was going to let me walk out with 3 tailored suits, saying "drop a check over next week." And that was my FIRST visit. In...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I trust Jack with anything. He is a brilliant hemmer and is completely honest. He is very genuine, which is hard to find these days. **I noticed the review that says Jack said he couldn't do a job for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon S.

3.0 of 5 stars. So, I had two dresses that I wanted to get tailored for a friend's wedding and my rehearsal dinner. I went into Jack's to talk to him about it -- he took one look at the dresses without making me try...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Will E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack is the best. I've used a lot of different tailors in NYC and Boston and I haven't used one who is better than Jack. I have my pants and suits done there and they always have come out great....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Not up to the job

Brought in a blazer to have the collar shortened. The work was not symmetrical, causing slight bulges in the jacket when I put it on, and the stitching was very coarse. In the end, I had to take the jacket to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I bought a dress with a broken zipper (it was super cheap!) figuring that I'd take it somewhere and have the zipper replaced. And being relatively new to the area, I of course turned to Yelp to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pat M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jack is a very personable guy and spends quality time with all of his customers to make sure that he really understands what you are looking for. Moreover, he explains why he is doing particular...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Fast, friendly, and detailed.

This is the only tailor I use. He always has my items done in less time than he estimates. He is so fast. All the work he does is detailed and beautiful. He is honest!! (I had a bridesmaid dress that was too...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would not trust anyone else. Jack has tailored a bridesmaid dress, jeans and other dresses for me, as well as a suit for my boyfriend. I was quite anxious about the bridesmaid dress fitting me right...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Best tailor in Cambridge.

Jack is the best tailor in Cambridge! He's pricey, but he made my suits look amazing. I totally recommend him.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Can't be beat!

I have to say, Jack is AMAZING! I took 10 items there on a Saturday and it was done by Wednesday!!!! I didn't even ask for it to be rushed. He said two weeks to be on the safe side, but WOW!!! And when I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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excellent tailoring service

Jack is an excellent tailor. There is much more to the experience of taking clothing to Jack than his high skill. He takes a pride in his work and his relationship with each customer that is rare in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Simply Awesome

I'm a student at Harvard Business School and I needed an update to my wardrobe to get ready for my summer internship. I took four pairs of pants to Jack's to get the pants hemmed and the waist taken in. A week...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bo W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Randomly stumbling in to Jack's one day when I was looking for a tailor was one of the best happy accidents ever. He's done numerous suits, sport coats, and pairs of pants for me. He's very good at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Amazing work

I have been to Jack's twice now in the past 6 months and both experiences have been amazing. For the first time, a had a pair of jean's almost completely "rebuilt", turning them from a baggy mess into my now...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff C.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's not much to add that hasn't already been said in previous reviews (i.e., Jack is super nice and does great alterations). So far, I've brought in one suit, 2 pairs of jeans and 7 pairs of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Excellent quality and attention to detail

I recently brought a suit into Jack to have tailored and after getting it back, I am astonished by the results. Jack's expert skills made it fit extremely well and I can now wear it with a great deal of pride....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack just did 2 pairs of jeans for me and another pair of pants. All three came out perfectly! He reattached the original hems on the jeans and they look great.His prices are kind of high, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Completely Overpriced

$18 to do a simple hem on a pair of pants! Out of control. I should have done it myself. Maybe he is worth it for upscale alterations but something that simple? I dropped the pants off and asked how much they...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Best tailor ever!

Jacks is run by Jack quite naturally. What's impressive is that Jack does everything himself. I've found it quite important that the person doing the altering also do the measurements. The approach a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erich l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jack rocks. Tailored my wedding suit, so you know I don't have anything bad to say about him. He also works with his drycleaners to get out crazy stuff. I had a suit from Africa given to me by a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Great service, great craftsmanship

I had three dress pants that needed to be significantly be taken in - in the order of 5-6 sizes. When I brought them to Jack, he was very straightforward about how hard it would be, how much it would cost, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by m g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've gone to him to get my designer jeans hemmed (with the original hem) before and they looked great (and this was rushed too).After having lived in SF, where having a pair of jeans hemmed is only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tristan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll throw down my five stars for Jack too, even being extremely late.I've had two suits (and a blazer will be dropped by shortly as well) heavily modified by Jack, and I've been more than extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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My favorite!

Of all the tailors I have used in my life, Jack is the best. He even remembers you by first name! He is a great listener and can often give recommendations based on his vast experience. I had a zipper replaced...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

AVOID GUYS!! Save the effort and money. I took my DKNY trousers for alteration. I was charged a total of $51 = $18 (for pulling in the waist) $18 (for pulling the seat in) $15 (for hemming the pants). I know...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mojo M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll keep it short. Jack is a great guy as long as you treat him with respect. His work is fantastic and you pay for it. I do both. The place is where I take everything from my bespoke suits to crap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Want it fast and cheap...go someplace else. What is done right...go to Jack!!!

Every man needs a good tailor and Jack is THE BEST tailor in Boston, bar none. He can take an average suit and make it look great, and if you give him something a bit better ? he can make it look like you flew...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Best Tailor around

A few months ago, I brought some high end jeans to Jack to have them shortened with the hem reattached. I was extremely happy with the results. I recently brought two new suits, two dress shirts and a topcoat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mags L.

4.0 of 5 stars. jack hems my jeans. i'm not sure how his prices compare to others in the area 'cos i haven't bothered to shop around. i like jack. he's always got a nice smile for me when i come in and he does a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Best tailor hands down

Jack is the best tailor hands down. He takes the time to get to know the customer and tries his best to explain to you why something looks good or looks terrible on you. This is very important. In the world of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first thing you notice about Jack is his fabulous accent. The second thing that you notice about Jack is that he is sure to get your name, and then he keeps referring to you by it. I needed 3...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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Don't need to go to Newbury!

Having just moved to the area I did a lot of research and decided to go to Jack's. I had two nice pairs of pants that needed to be hemmed, including one pair of designer jeans that needed the original hem...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Excellent Service

I had to get my bridesmaids dress altered, and when I saw his positive reviews on Citysearch, I decided to check it out. The location is very accessible, with parking at the Porter Exchange and public...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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Great service!

Jack's is great for tailoring/alterations. He's very friendly, accommodating and does great hemming (even jeans)! I highly recommend his services.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Best Tailor and Dry Cleaner

Jack is extremely friendly and very quick with alterations. My suit came out beautifully especially the pants that he altered. Have not had a problem since. Have been to many Tailors and have not found one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Great Jacket Alteration!

First off, Jack is a very friendly guy and is all about business. I asked him for the unusual request of adding a drawstring to the waist of a jacket that did not have one. A few days later, I return to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Thrives on challenging jobs

We brought two challenging jobs to Jack and he did splendidly on both -- and we had fun interacting with him. I had an old leather motorcycle jacket that needed a very complicated zipper replacement. Not only...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Bridesmaid Tailoring

Jack did a fabulous job tailoring my two bridesmaid dresses, and delivered in my very limited time constraints. One of the dresses needed "special" tailoring because when I tried it on, lets just say it clung...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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It's nice to know your tailor's name...

And it's nice to have a tailor to begin with. Jack hemmed my pants in just a day -- and I brought them only days before Christmas. I got the feeling that if I had needed him to hem them while I waited he would...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Great job on shirts

I have purchaced a couple of nice designer's shirts online. The shirts fit me fine, except for the sleeves that needed to be altered. I brought them to Jack's, being not sure if they could do the shirts....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Great workmanship, Great person

Jack has done my tailoring for over 3 years, from simple hems to full suit alterations. He does top notch work and is an exceptionally nice person. Highly recommended!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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quick easy, and kind

I just went there for the first time to see if he could alter my jeans in the waist for me. He explained to me what i should have done and quickly added a clip so i could tighten them myself instead of having...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Excellent service

I have used Jack numerous times to alter pants, jackets, coats, and have found all of his work to be meticulous - no problems over time with hems, etc. coming out. I would recommend Jack to anyone who wants...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Very Helpful

I had just bought a suite for my grandfathers funeral for the next day and needed an emergency hem job. Jack took it and did an amazing job in only a couple hours where everywhere else required days.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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An exceptional tailor!

No tailor can give you happiness, but Jack can send you out to look for it brilliantly dressed. He is a genuine master of his craft.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Superb Tailoring All Around

Jack is the place to go if you have serious alterations. I went from a size 34 waist down to a 29 inch waist and I was afraid I would have to purchase an entire new wardrobe. Not the case with Jack. He was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Great Tailor!

I've used quite a few tailors in the Cambridge area over the years, mostly for simple hemming and minor alterations. I really liked the way some pants I purchased at Drinkwater's were hemmed (properly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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By far the best tailor I've seen. Use this guy!!

I wish I had found Jack 10 years ago!! Jack is meticulous and professional, on top of being an all-around great guy. I think he realizes that his best business card is the quality of his work, and it shows in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Professional and Quick

Jack is an amazingly talented taylor that got my job done even though he was in a crunch. He is someone that I will definetly be going back to in the future.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Great customer service

Back in 1996 I needed a vintage leather jacket to be cleaned. I took the jacket to a random dry cleaner somewhere in Cambridge, but I sensed that the random dry cleaner was dishonest and wanted to steal my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Fabulous Tailor!

Unless you're perfect, you need tailoring! Jack is the man to see. I have been taking him all sorts of garments, department-store sportcoats, consignment specials, used tuxedos and many pairs of pants for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Jack is the best!

Jack is an excellent tailor. He remembers you after a single visit, and is very flexible with when you need your clothes back. He takes great pride in his work and I find that refreshing. He has knowledge of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! JACK RUINED MY DENIMS AND GAVE ME ATTITUDE ABOUT IT TOO!!! Go to Newbury Tailor Co. located on Newbury St. instead.

Based on the postive reviews on citysearch, I decided to give Jack a try on hemming my $200 denims and get the original hems reattached. At first he was nice and explained everything in details on what he was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Best tailor I have ever had, for big and small jobs

Fantastic! Incredible work that I have to say exceeds anything I've ever enjoyed from an in-store tailor at one of the high-end suit stores like Barney's. I have entrusted a complete suit re-tailoring and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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You'd have to go overseas AND travel back in time to find a better tailor

After Jack get's done with my clothes I suspect he has increased their value. He has done for me everything from jean hems (keeping the orignal cuff on) to dresses for weddings and winter coats. I know how to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Jack's Tailoring & Cleaning

My opinion of Jack's Tailoring can be summarized 2 words: TOP NOTCH!!! Jack is a talented professional who does a superior job every time. His kind demeanor and genuine desire to accommodate his customers is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Fantasic customer service

I can't recommend Jack's Tailoring enough! Jack himself is very kind and welcoming and he always does an excellent job. I have been happy ever single time I have gone to Jack and even though I am moving out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Like Magic!

I'm not a tall person, and I had come to accept that the bottoms of my pants would always need to be hemmed in a depressingly little-girl kind of way. BUT, a few weeks ago, I got some jeans with really...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Great for Complex Alterations (suits, etc.)

Jack re-cut several of my suits after I lost weight. The suits look professional and fit perfectly. He can definitely be trusted with complex alterations that come close to creating a new garment. I am moving...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Reliable work from a man who cares

Jack is one of those rare people who is dedicated to his craft. I'm a small guy so it is difficult to find ready-to-wear clothes that fit well. With shirts there aren't many options for sleeve length, and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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not so good an experience by l f. at InsiderPages

my usual tailor went on vacation for all of august so I had to find another one. I found great reviews of jack online, so went to him. he was very doting on the first visit to take in the top of a bridesmaid...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Outstanding craftsmanship, a really friendly place to visit- Jack is the best I've found anywhere !

Over the years, I keep coming back to Jack's place for service and friendliness unexcelled in business. Long may he flourish !
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Extremely fast and good service

I brought in a suit over the July 4 weekend to get it tailored when none of the other places were even open that weekend. Jack did a great job with the alterations and I had the finished suit in my hands by...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Great Customer Service

Jack has a great skill and provides beautiful quality to any tailoring need. Very professional and helpful. I had my dress adjusted twice- and Jack was perfectly willing to accomodate my pickiness! Highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Good experience by Jennifer W. at InsiderPages

Being away from home for the first time as a student was difficult because I had nowhere to take my jeans to get hemmed, not knowing how to alter clothing myself. Jack's Tailoring & Dry Cleaning was a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Jack treats you right

Jack offers old-world customer service; he's helpful and reassuring without being the least overbearing. He's quick but not hasty -- his speed is a product of his obvious competence. Having had him tailor a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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A great tailor

I happened upon Jack's Tailoring by accident but it's no accident that I continue to use him for all of my tailoring needs. He does excellent work in a most friendly manner and I can recommend his services...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Courtesy, Speed, and Service

Jack's tailoring is a great small tailor shop. He was able to help me by hemming a pair of pants in a hurry. He was kind, corteous, and even remembered my name when I came to pick them up. I highly recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Great tailor!

I brought in my torn and beloved leather jacket to Jack thinking it possibly ruined beyond repair. His repair of it was amazing. No one will be ever to tell it was torn. Jack is warm, clear about what he will...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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Best tailor around!

I've known Jack for almost 20 years and have used his services many times over the years. I highly recommend him for any alterations; he's friendly and polite, and does exceptional work. His shop is in a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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Excellent Service

I am student at MIT, and I needed to have a suit tailored for a Formal. A professor recommended Jack, and I could not have been happier with the experience. Brought in the suit on Wednesday, discussed what I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Best tailor in Cambridge

I've been going to Jack for all of my tailoring needs for the last five years. I went at the recommendation of a long-time Cambridge resident, and I've never regretted it once. Jack obviously knows his craft...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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I like Jack

Jack's really nice and the clothes are ready right away. Best Tailor Ever.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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Jack is great

I have brought in a number of pants, jackets, and suits to Jack and have been very happy with the work he has done. Jack has always clearly explained the alterations that he proposes and I never have felt...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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Fabulous service and fabulous work

I found Jack off of a citysearch review a few years ago and now he is "my guy" to whom I bring all of my alterations. (And at 5'1", I have a lot!)
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Outstanding Denim Alterations!

I bring all my jeans to Jack. He knows the difference between 100% cotton jeans, stretch/cotton blends, jeans that will be washed & dried and jeans that can never shrink! He is an expert at sewing on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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amazing repair

I brought in an expensive leather jacket with a rip. I thought it was ruined, but Jack made a repair that was amazing. The tear was practically invisible.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Jack is a pro!

I've brought broken zippers on delicately beaded tops, lots of pants that needed hemming, and difficult jackets with zippers on the sleeves that needed shortening. Jack is skilled enough to handle all of these...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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the best tailor in cambridge/boston

I am in my third year at Harvard and am originally from Italy from a family that has a discerning eye for these things - I have tried a few tailors and none quite were expert. With jack, the whole experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Expert tailor

I have been going to Jack for over four years and he has never disappointed me. He is attentive to detail and has handled a range of tailoring projects: my wedding outfits to hemming work trousers. He works...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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Jack provides excellent service

I have used Jack's service several times and have to say that he provides the best tailoring service around. He is great at tailoring clothes, provides fast and quality service and is always interesting if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Jacks the BEST

Jack's a life saver I've known him over 15 years and never once he let me down with any of my problems. Weather it was hemming pants,shorting sleeves or fitting in my suits perfectly.Always on time and great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Bring your problem clothing to him!

I've used the local chain drycleaning store for a little while, having them do simple tailoring jobs like hems, but I was never quite satisfied with the work. I'm practically obsessive-compulsive about the fit...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Tailor and Dry Cleaning by Bonnie B. at InsiderPages

I find that the attention to detail at Jack's surpasses most tailors in the area. The prices are a little higher and not as competitive but I feel you are paying for the experience and quality of work....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Great tailor

I bought 2 new shirts for interviews that were too large on me, and Jack transformed them so that they fit perfectly and look great. Jack is the first tailor I've ever used, and he patiently taught me...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Very Highly Recommended!

I went to Jack based on word of mouth when I had a rush tailoring "emergency." I needed three pairs of pants tailored to fit for a Thursday afternoon flight -- and I brought them in to Jack on Monday evening....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Shockingly awful

I went to Jack's because of his convenient location and high ratings. I expected to happily pay a premium for quality work. My experience at Jack's went like this. --"Can I bring in a suit on a Friday to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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Exceptional Service

I called Jack at 10 AM to tell him I needed my pants shorted by 4 PM. Although he was very busy, he said it wouldn't be a problem. Even better, when he had a personal event come up, he called me to let me know...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Shortening Shirt Sleeves

Jack uses the standard procedure for shortening shirt sleeves. First, he measured for the correct sleeve length, a half measurement of the yolk and continued down the sleeve to the nuckle of the small finger....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Go to Jack's in Porter

It is nice to find a tailor who knows you by name and whom you can trust with your favorite clothes. Jack did an excellent job reattaching some jean bottoms and altering some corduroy pants for me--both...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Jack is the best!

Jack is great - I went here based solely on the strength of these recommendations and Jack did not disappoint! He expertly tailored my designer jeans and reattached the original hems. You can't even tell they...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Totally over rated

He does not open on time and charges twice more than other tailors. Suggest you not to waste your time here
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Jack is the Best

Jack is the Best Tailor in Boston Area... he fixed my jeans in a perfect way... If you want to your clothes to be taken care of in the best way... Please CHOOSE JACK !!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Tailoring of Designer Jeans- GREAT JOB!

I came to Jack's to get 2 pairs of my designer jeans altered and have the bottoms reattached and I am MORE than pleased with the result! I was afraid to trust my expensive jeans to just anyone... but Jack's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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BEST DRYCLEANER/TAILOR IN THE CITY!!

Jack's is the BEST! I can't say enough about this guy. He's friendly, honest and a heck of a tailor. I send all of my special items his way. Pants, shirts, coats, sweaters and more come back BETTER than...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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AMAZING

THE ABOSLUTE BEST TAILOR EVER. I HAD A VERY EXPENSIVE LEATHER JACKET THAT HAD A HUGE RIP ON THE ELBOW, JACK WORKED HIS MAGIC AND MADE THE TEAR DISAPPEAR. I WAS REALLY AMAZED AT HOW FAST AND REASONABLE HE WAS,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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meticulous job

Jack did a wonderful job tailoring items for me that could have been quite difficult to repair. He is friendly and honest. Glad I found his shop.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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The epitome of customer service!

Jack is a master tailor and the epitome of customer service. In an age where small mom and pop-type shops are being eclipsed by large and impersonal chain stores, Jack maintains a strong local market presence...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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Jack is the best tailor in Boston.

Jack is not only a great guy but he is the best tailor around. From the rest of the comments you can tell that his customers are very loyal--this is for a reason. He is kind, honest, remembers your name, does...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2005
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Best Tailor Anywhere

Jack is the best tailor in the Boston area. His workmanship is second-to-none. I have brought everything from suits and tuxes to pants and shirts in there to get altered and have always been satisfied by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2004
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Jack's the Best

I was lucky enough to have Jack referred to me by the outfit from which I bought a suit. I am a big guy who has lost a lot of weight which meant my suit needed more extensive work than most. Jack not only...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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Outstanding

My wife and I have recently become converts to Jack's. We have had pants, shirts, coats, and skirts tailored and a duvet cover repaired. The quality is tops. The prices are very reasonable. Jack is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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Top Notch!!!

I had a leather coat and wool overcoat tailored. Jack was extremely friendly and was even able to rush my order so that I wouldn't be without my jackets for the weekend. Both alterations came out perfectly - I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2004
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jacks work

I am a loyal customer of jacks tailoring. He is great with any challenge he is faced with. I have taken many articles of clothing to him and been very pleased with the results. I won't go anywhere else!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2004
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Impeccable and Honest

Jack is a gifted tailor. Impeccable quality on jobs big and small. I've used his services for 5 years and he has always been straight with me regarding work to be done and pricing. He is an "Old World" tailor...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2004
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