Chicago's Trusted Tailor Since 1998
Your clothes remember the person you were yesterday — let us help them fit the person you are today.
From wedding gowns to your favorite blazer, Cecylia's Tailoring brings expert craftsmanship and personal attention to every stitch. Located on Diversey Avenue, we've been helping Chicago look and feel their best for over two decades.
What We Do
Expert Services for Every Garment
Whether it's a last-minute alteration before your big night or a season-long refresh of your wardrobe, we handle every piece with care and precision.
Alterations & Fitting
Pants, dresses, suits, and coats — we adjust every seam so your clothes fit like they were made for you. Because they should be.
- Hemming & tapering
- Waist & bodice adjustments
- Sleeve shortening
- Shoulder & neckline reshaping
Wedding & Formal Wear
Your wedding dress deserves nothing less than perfection. We handle delicate fabrics, intricate beading, and precise fitting with the reverence it deserves.
- Bridal gown alterations
- Bridesmaid dress fitting
- Tuxedo & suit tailoring
- Veil & accessory finishing
Repairs & Restoration
That favorite jacket with a torn seam? The heirloom dress with a faded zipper? We restore your cherished pieces to their former glory.
- Zipper replacement
- Mending & patching
- Lining repair & replacement
- Button & hardware work
Custom Tailoring
From a single shirt to a complete wardrobe, we create garments tailored to your measurements, style, and lifestyle. Your vision, our craft.
- Custom shirt making
- Personal style consultation
- Fabric selection guidance
- Multi-piece wardrobe builds
Our Story
A Decades-Long Commitment to Craft
Cecylia's Tailoring began over twenty-five years ago with a simple conviction: that every person deserves clothes that fit the way they feel best in. What started as a one-woman operation in a small corner of Diversey Avenue has grown into one of Chicago's most trusted tailoring shops — and we're still running it the same way we started: by hand, with patience, and with genuine care for every garment that crosses our threshold.
We don't rush. We don't cut corners. When you bring us a piece — whether it's a wedding dress you've worn once and kept for a decade, or a suit that's seen better days — we treat it as if it were our own. That's not marketing. That's just how we were taught, and that's how we do it.
Our Work
Crafted with Intention
A glimpse at the kind of detail we bring to every project — from delicate bridal work to everyday tailoring.
Kind Words
What Our Clients Say
Cecylia took my mother's wedding dress — which had been in storage for thirty years — and restored it beautifully. The tears were hidden, the fit was perfect, and I cried when I saw it. She treated it like family heirloom, because it is.
I've been bringing all my suits here for years. The attention to detail is unmatched — every button, every seam, every press. My clothes literally last longer because Cecylia's takes the time to do it right.
Needed my wedding dress altered three weeks before the ceremony. Everyone said it was impossible. Cecylia said "bring it in" and made it happen — the fit was absolutely stunning. I recommend her to every bride I know.
Visit Us
Come See Us in Person
We're located on Diversey Avenue in Chicago — easy to find, easy to park. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, but we recommend calling ahead for alterations.
5636 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639-1355
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Send Us a Message
Tell us about your garment and we'll get back to you within one business day.
