Top Men's Custom Tailors in the Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Handmade Suits, Shirts and Superb Clothing Alterations Make These Standouts!

Jan Corn
While generally thrifty, my father would visit a local Indianapolis tailor, (Leon Tailoring) regularly. When I asked him why, he told me that he considered the services of a good tailor to be well worth the expense and actually cost-effective in the long run. He felt a custom made suit or professionally altered pair of pants stood the test of time, more than making up for any extra upfront payment. While he'd occasionally have suits completely custom made, he also used tailors to hem pants or alter the fit of a suit after he'd gained - or lost - a few pounds. His tailor could even update suits or shirts so that they looked in style again! He bought fewer suits and shirts because he was able to make the ones he had last even longer, thanks to his Indianapolis tailor. If you want to find a good tailor in Indianapolis, here are two that we've found to be top notch:

Leon Tailoring Company has served clients in the Indianapolis area for years

We've had the most experience using Leon Tailoring Company and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. As their website here notes, they have a long history as tailors, going back 103 years! If you want to have a custom made suit, you'll be amazed by the wide variety of fabrics for your selection. There are over 1,000 bolts of fabric there. I can remember accompanying my father to Leon's Tailoring Company in Indianapolis. The he work of these careful craftsmen was distinctly different than what we'd experienced in retail stores. I can remember how they carefully measured each section of a suit, carefully making sure everything fit perfectly.

Leon Tailoring Company: services offered

Need a simple alteration? You can get it done here and you'll find the fit to be superb. Leon's also creates tailor-made shirts, blouses, riding habits (yes, for horseback riding), men's shirts and even leather coats and jackets. My father depended on Leon Tailoring Company to help him find business and formal wear that presented the professional image desired, often receiving raves from impressed associates who noticed his distinct and custom look.

Leon's special service include ready-made suits with free alterations offered

Although you can certainly get a suit created from top to bottom - from scratch- Leon's also stock ready-made suits as we well as sport coats and slacks. With the free alterations, you are unlikely to look as though you bought your suit "off the rack". Instead, you'll have a superb fit and appearance, whether you buy topcoats, leather coats or shirts, sweater or ties. Prices vary widely.

Leon Tailoring Company: reviews and recommendations

You won't have to search long to find someone who has used Leon Custom Tailoring in Indianapolis. Satisfied customers give them rave reviews and I haven't heard a negative one yet.

Leon's Tailors - unique features, hours and location

Check out the special offers which appear online, providing extra discounts. Also, take note of the 400 different patterns of shirts - quite a selection! Tuxedo sales and rentals, Florsheim shoes (both in stock and available as special order) and uniforms can also be found at this Indianapolis tailor.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9 am to 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 9 am - 1 pm

Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm

Saturday - 9 am - 5 pm

Closed Sunday and on Jewish holidays

Website: http://www.leontailoring.com/

Location: Leon Tailoring Company

809 N. Delaware Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204-1126

Phone: (317) 634-8559

Lee's Custom Tailoring is an Indianapolis tailor with some of the best prices and quality around

A good friend first told me about the Indianapolis tailors at Lee's Custom Tailoring. They have the distinction of having won Blue Ribbons and other awards at the Custom Tailors and Designers Association (CTDA), a very prestigious honor indeed! Lee's Custom Tailors has also been featured on RTV 6 and has been in business since 1966. They have a Master Tailor, Jin King Lee, on site, with 39 years of experience.

Lee's Custom Tailoring: prices

Suits here start as low as $1000 for a completely handmade design. There are over 1,000 fabrics for customers to browse. In addition to custom suits, this Indianapolis tailor offers leather alterations, leather cleaning, reweaving (if clothing is showing signs of wear or damage) and custom made pants. Custom shirts cost as little as $250. for three shirts.

Lee's Custom Tailoring: special features

Reasonable prices are a major draw here. Custom made pants start at $175 and suits (as noted above) can be made for as little as $1000. Customers are an integral part of the whole process, being able to help select fabrics, note the details they want, select specific lapels and even determine the buttons used. When it comes to measuring, from neck to outseams, you'll notice care, pride and attention to every detail.

If having custom made clothing quickly is a must, Lee's Customer Tailoring is a must. They can generally have your items ready in 2-3 weeks, a very short amount of time for handmade clothing. If you prefer to buy off the rack, check out the Italian knits, sports and formal wear at Lee's Custom Tailors. You can even find custom belts here. Alterations, reweaving and tuxedo rental are also offered.

Hours and location for this Indianapolis tailor

Lee's Custom Tailoring

7002 N. Keystone Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46200

(317)251-7002

Website:http://www.mastertailor.com/

Hours: by appointment

Published by Jan Corn

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  • Men's custom tailors in Indianapolis
  • Handmade suits, pants, shirts and ready to wear clothing
  • Even riding outfits, tuxedos and sports wear can be created
A good tailor can help customers stretch their dollars and save money for them in the long run.

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  • Lisa Curcio1/24/2009

    =)

  • Kofi Bofah11/29/2008

    Lee's prices seem reasonable for custom work.

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper11/16/2008

    Great article :) Sheri

  • Evan Ego11/13/2008

    God do I need a tailor! Lol...course a body would probably help first. Well, I mean I have a body, it's just not.......*Sigh!!!

  • Julie11/8/2008

    If Im ever in the area I will be sure to drop off my hubbys suit.

  • mimpi11/7/2008

    great job done!

  • Momie Tullottes11/6/2008

    Excellent job jcorn! This will be an awesome guide for anyone in the area. :-)

  • R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen11/6/2008

    Excellent job

  • Sofya Blinder11/5/2008

    Great info. Thanks!

  • Roberta Baxter11/5/2008

    good info. Roberta B.

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