If you need a minor clothing repair, such as replacing a lost button or fixing a popped seam, you may be tempted to handle it yourself. But unless you’re an expert at sewing, it’s best to have a tailor fix damaged garments. Here are the benefits of this nominal expense.

Prevent Additional Damage

If you’ve lost a button, sewing it back in the wrong place will make your clothing hang incorrectly, gapping or bunching when fastened. Several attempts to get the positioning right will leave small holes in the garment. Also, if the fabric tore at all when you lost the original button, sewing it back on may put more strain on the weakened area. A tailor will reinforce the threads in the fabric and pinpoint button placement on the first attempt. Other mistakes that often result from home repairs include puckering fabric, crooked stitches, mismatched thread color, or an unflattering alteration—all of which a tailor will avoid.

Enjoy Professional Results

Popped seams and small patches completed by a professional will look far better than home repairs by a novice. Their attention to detail will prevent mismatched edges, and tailors have techniques to obscure stitching in visible areas. Thanks to their experience, quality materials, and knowledge of the limitations some textiles present, their repairs will also last longer. They will also advise you if you need additional alterations to make a garment wearable again.

If you need a tailor in Midtown Manhattan to repair or alter your clothing, call 6 Avenue Tailor in New York, NY. For over 30 years, they’ve provided 100% customer satisfaction on garments ranging from jeans to wedding gowns. They offer rush and same-day service and accept walk-ins. For more information about their services, call (212) 593-1925 or visit their website.