Dobbin Custom Tailor

I’ve had several pairs of pants hemmed here. When the first set of pants were still all too long after hemming I thought it was because I was wearing sneakers while being measured, so I gave him a second chance. For the second set of pants I took to this tailor I wore the dress shoes I would be wearing with the pants. The second set still came back too long! The back of my pant legs drag on the ground and I make noise when I walk down the hall.
All I wanted was my pants hemmed properly, but Dobbin Custom Tailor couldn’t deliver. Now I have to find a tailor to correct Mr. Song’s work.

It’s easy to get pants hemmed cheaply elsewhere and closer to home. But here, the owner understands when I want to do «sentimental» work, such as altering one of my late dad’s collared shirts as best as possible to fit me, a woman. Another tailor said no, because the end result would still be slightly off due to the collar being too big. He also solves too-​long jacket/​blazer sleeves, which involves shortening them at the cuffs ($ 65?).

I took a bridesmaid dress to be altered. It cost me $ 75 for a hem and to get my sides taken in. Other places were quoting me $ 100 or more. Turn around time was 2 weeks. Clean shop and did a good job. Would have given 5 stars, but the man was a bit grumpy.

The prices here are absolutely ridiculous. I took a bridesmaids dress in that was too big and also needed a small second strap removed. He wanted to charge $ 95 just for the hem and small strap! When I told him that was too much, he kept my dress behind the counter and tried to haggle to 90 then 85. I kept saying no, I will go elsewhere and he finally gave my dress back. I drove back to my hometown (about 45 min) and had it taken in, hemmed, and had the strap removed for $ 55. More work for a fraction of the price! I also felt like he was lazy and didn’t feel like taking it in even though the top was hanging off my chest, but I would have been even more displeased if he added that cost in!

I came here a few times. I think the price to hem jeans is reasonable ($ 14) but anything beyond that involving actual tailoring is ridiculously overpriced. I had jeans tailored too (taken in 1 inch) and it was $ 25+. Another example, $ 30 to hem a simple jersey dress by a few inches — that’s like 75% of the cost of the dress! I wish the owner had prices listed somewhere, I almost felt like he was pulling them out of thin air. I found him a bit rude. Probably won’t come here again unless I have expensive pieces that need tailoring. For casual pieces I just don’t find it worth it.

Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. I needed some shirts brought in some repairs on the cuffs and could not be happier with the results.

Amazing, amazing, amazing.
The quality of work produced here is worth driving from anywhere in the DMV and surrounding states. I’ve had both formal dresses fully tailored and casual items shortened or adjusted. Each time I come into the store to drop off items, I receive Mr. Song’s full attention and gentle suggestions. I am so happy to have found a tailor who listens to my requests and lends his expert opinion to ensure the clothes look made just for me.
Very centrally located within Lakeside Retail plaza.

Dobbin Custom Tailors is THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Love, love, love their workmenship. They always do a phenomenal job on my clothes and the prices are very reasonable. I drive from PA just to have my clothes tailored here. I recently dropped 6 articles of clothing off for alterations and was able to pick them up within a few days… now that’s service.

I went here twice with new suits that were a half size to one full size too big in some areas. The owner laughed at me – quite literally – and said he couldn’t do it. So I wasted two full trips here to get laughed at – and the problem was not solved.
Um. Okay… Well the Custom Tailor at the Columbia Mall could do it, no attitude included. It looks fantastic by the way.

I have to thank Unilocal for putting me on to Dobbin Custom Tailor. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and is very professional. He has altered many shirts for me and I can’t wait to have him bless a few suits I’ve purchased elsewhere. I really appreciate that this place always have my items ready when they say they will be ready.

I have never been to a tailor before, but I am very happy with my experience here. I had a zipper head replaced on my winter coat, I got a skirt taken in, and I got a loose thread on my Lululemon pants fixed.
I was nervous handing over my favorite things to a stranger, but Mr. Song knows what he is doing.
I got my pants fixed for free, he did it right infront of me. All they needed was a loose thread pulled back into place.
The zipper head was $ 15. The skirt take in, one side only, was $ 25. He said if I had it taken in from both sides it would be more expensive. I was fine with just 1 side. It fits now, so that is all that counts.
I saw some of the other prices for bridesmaid gown alterations (all the alterations are hanging in the store, with the receipts stapled to the front); the totals made me very nervous, as most were over $ 100. However, I don’t know what was actually done to those garments, but I can see why other reviews have said he is expensive.
I am comfortable paying extra, knowing my things will return to me in the same condition they went in, minus what repair I needed. I will return here and recommend it to others.

I found the service to be rude and the services to be way overpriced. I asked for 4 suits to he hemmed and coat sleeves shortened and they charged me double what others in the area did in more time. Don’t waste your time and money here.

I have taken numerous garments to Mr. Song for tailoring. He is the master! He is much more affordable than the tailor at Columbia mall, and much more skilled in my opinion.
Since going to Dobbin Tailor, I have taken 5 suit jackets, 10 pairs of pants, and a sweater to this guy. All have come out perfect!
One thing I have been having him do is taper my pant legs. He does an amazing job on them. My friend has been using him for shortening his suit jackets, a particularly complex operation, which has always resulted with impeccable results. The guy really can do anything. The only reason anyone would have a problem with his services is because he can’t do the impossible. He will tell you if something isn’t feasible. This man has decades of experience and knows his stuff.

Best place I’ve found in the area for alterations. Timely and professional, and prices are good for the level of service.

I came here based on Unilocal reviews and was not disappointed. I needed two suits altered after receiving them as a gift, the fitting was quick and the owner has a good eye for fashion. Both suits came back looking sharp and fitting my body to a T.

I needed new trousers hemmed on short notice for a wedding. They did a fantastic job and had them done in time. I think the prices are very reasonable. ($ 14 hemmed trousers)
I will take my future work here.

Came here because I had to get a dress altered for a wedding I was in. He was great, had me try on the dress and then decided where exactly he needed to make the changes. He had the dress ready in less than a week and the work was seamless! I could not even tell the dress had been altered (it was a complicated dress). He will also come down on price if you negotiate a bit.
Very satisfied with this tailor and would recommend him to anyone.

The only tailor I trust!

A friend directed me here when I needed a dress altered for a wedding, and I have been coming back for anything and everything since then.
Both my friend and I have had similar experiences here: Clothes will fit oddly, so we will take them here, put them on, and say something to the effect of «I think it needs to be taken in here.» He will look at us and say something to the effect of «It is too long/​big [somewhere else entirely].» Then, when he pins the material and we see the difference it is an «Oooh» moment. I have been continuously impressed by his knowledge and skill.
No job is too small for him either; I have brought countless pants/​shirts to him for mending. If he is able to fix it, he will take the job.

After losing fifty pounds over the past year (woo hoo!), my dress pants were starting to look baggy and sloppy. I didn’t know a good tailor in the area, so I gave Dobbin Customer Tailors a shot based on the one Unilocal review. Worst case scenario, I’ve ruined three pairs of pants that looked terrible on me. What did I have to lose?
I’m really glad I came to this shop. My pants look fantastic and fit perfectly, you would never know they had been cut down four sizes. The owner, Mr. Song, has forty years of experience, and let me tell you, it shows. His attention to detail is excellent. I’ll be heading back soon with my suit and sports jackets.
Like many places in Columbia, the shop is a little difficult to find. It’s tucked away in a retail space between Frisco Grille and Pub Dog, so if you know where those are, you’re good to go. If you’re not familiar with the area, you might drive around in circles a bit looking for the place, but it’s well worth it!