Washington, D.C. - May 14, 2008

Pants Suited

Gilbert My Tailor

Though it seemed like a good idea in high school, opting for woodworking over home ec means that you can now whittle a set of Babushka dolls but you can’t make your clothes fit.

Don’t let your pants drag you down: Get those ill-fitting garments to an expert.

Gilbert My Tailor is a wiz with a sewing machine. Whether you’d like to have a dress remade or a favorite piece copied with different fabric, Gilbert can produce a perfect fit. If you’re unsure about design choices, he will offer advice and multiple fittings.

He also brings his steady hand to denim. He’ll hem jeans using the original bottoms (nobody will ever know that your legs aren’t model long), fix booty gapes, and repair any botches from previous alterations. He’s even happy to restyle old fashions.

So you can put some other bad high school decisions to rest.

Gilbert My Tailor, 1334 Wisconsin Avenue NW, at Dumbarton Street (202-338-1427).

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