Tailor Chan
Orchard
40+ years in business
5 min walk from Orchard MRT
Tailors & Alterations in Singapore: 77 tailors, typically 20 years in business
Updated October 2026How we rank
Tailors in Singapore do alterations, made-to-measure suits and bespoke work. Alterations like hemming are quick, while a made-to-measure suit usually needs at least one or two fittings over a few weeks. Agree the fabric, the number of fittings, the price and the deposit in writing, and allow time before weddings or festive seasons.
12 of the best-documented tailors in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
A.M.Master Tailor
Somerset
21+ years in business
1 min walk from Somerset MRT
GE Zarino Master Tailors
Tanjong Pagar
18+ years in business
2 min walk from Shenton Way MRT
Chan Yew Leathers
Geylang
14+ years in business
8 min walk from Kallang MRT
BKK Bespoke Singapore
Lavender
Since 2017
2 min walk from Lavender MRT
C. Armani Tailors
Orchard
21+ years in business
4 min walk from Orchard MRT
May Tailor
Downtown Core
20+ years in business
1 min walk from Esplanade MRT
Clancy Boutique
Orchard
32+ years in business
4 min walk from Orchard MRT
Iris Tailor
Somerset
44+ years in business
2 min walk from Orchard MRT
Yin Yin Fashions
Tanjong Pagar
50+ years in business
3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
Masterpiece Tailoring
Kampong Glam
38+ years in business
3 min walk from Bugis MRT
Ginz Collection
Bishan
23+ years in business
1 min walk from Bishan MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
Show all 77Compare 5 tailors side by side
Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Tailor Chan
- Area
- Orchard
- MRT
- 5 min · Orchard
- In business
- 40 yrs
- A.M.Master Tailor
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 1 min · Somerset
- In business
- 21 yrs
- GE Zarino Master Tailors
- Area
- Tanjong Pagar
- MRT
- 2 min · Shenton Way
- In business
- 18 yrs
- Chan Yew Leathers
- Area
- Geylang
- MRT
- 8 min · Kallang
- In business
- 14 yrs
- BKK Bespoke Singapore
- Area
- Lavender
- MRT
- 2 min · Lavender
- In business
- 8 yrs
| Business | Area | MRT | In business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailor Chan | Orchard | 5 min · Orchard | 40 yrs |
| A.M.Master Tailor | Somerset | 1 min · Somerset | 21 yrs |
| GE Zarino Master Tailors | Tanjong Pagar | 2 min · Shenton Way | 18 yrs |
| Chan Yew Leathers | Geylang | 8 min · Kallang | 14 yrs |
| BKK Bespoke Singapore | Lavender | 2 min · Lavender | 8 yrs |
How to choose a tailor
- For suits, ask whether it is made-to-measure (adjusted from a base pattern) or bespoke (pattern cut for you, with more fittings), as prices and results differ.
- Look at the fabric label and mill, and ask about lining and construction (fused or canvassed).
- Agree the number of fittings and that adjustments after the final fitting are included.
- Allow extra lead time before Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and wedding season.
- For alterations, try the garment on at pickup before paying the balance.
Red flags
- Large non-refundable deposits with no written spec.
- Pressure to commit at a walk-in 'sale' price on the spot.
- No fittings offered for a made-to-measure suit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many fittings are included?
- What fabric and construction is this price for?
- Are post-delivery adjustments free?
- What is the deposit, and is it refundable?
Questions about tailors & alterations in Singapore
How long does it take to make a suit in Singapore?
Made-to-measure suits usually take two to four weeks with one or two fittings. Bespoke suits with more fittings can take longer. Allow extra time before festive seasons and weddings, and confirm the delivery date and fitting schedule when you order.
What is the difference between bespoke and made-to-measure?
Made-to-measure adjusts an existing pattern to your measurements, which is faster and cheaper. Bespoke drafts a new pattern for you and usually involves several fittings and more handwork. Ask the tailor which they offer and what construction is used.
What can I do if a tailor ruins my clothes?
Raise it with the tailor in writing, with photos and your receipt, and ask for re-work or compensation. If you cannot agree, CASE can mediate, and the Small Claims Tribunals hear claims up to $20,000.
How many tailors & alterations are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 77 tailors & alterations in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (12). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.