The Zip Yard

So back in December the underarm seam went bust on my winter coat. Naturally I decided to put in the cupboard and forget about it for months. Then, on a hen weekend, the zip went on a brand new beautiful dress I had just bought. I took that as a sign that a trip to the menders was definitely required.
Living at St Georges Cross, The Zip Yard was easily accessible and prices seemed reasonable, so I took my items down and asked for the seam to be fixed and the zip to be replaced. The items were ready two days later and it only cost me £18, which I thought was pretty reasonable.
When I picked them up, the seam on the coat was flawless and I haven’t had any trouble since. The dress I am yet to try, as the material is quite thick, making the zip quite stiff. Before leaving the shop, the staff explained this and asked me to try the zip a few times to make sure I was happy with it before taking it home. The service couldn’t have been better and the results were great, I’ll keep my fingers crossed the zip stays in tact next time I wear that pesky dress!

I brought two dresses in to be hemmed: an unlined cotton dress and a lined maxi dress that I can’t stop tripping over. They asked when I’d like to pick them up and I said Thursday was fine (it was Saturday). On Wednesday, I got a text saying my dresses were ready for pickup. Both were hemmed to the length I wanted and it was £16 total. I didn’t ask for a breakdown, but I’m assuming the lined dress cost a little more. I haven’t had any other tailoring done in Glasgow before, but the price here is comparable or cheaper than what I’ve paid in Boston and Detroit in the past.

I took a fancy dress I had bought for a wedding to another local alterations shop, unfortunately they did a very poor job and left the dress far too small to wear and coming apart. My last hope was to find another shop to fix it, and I tried the Zip Yard.
I was greeted by very polite staff who told me they would be able to fix all the mistakes done to my dress, and would do it for a minimal fee of £12, much cheaper than in the last shop. I came back less than a week later (they actually texted me to let me know the dress was ready early). Much to my delight, the dress fit like a glove and all the broken bits had been fixed. Great service, I’ll definitely use it again!

Sometimes with a service you just need to state the bleedin’ obvious.
I walked in here the other day with a pair of tartan trous i had purchased from a charity shop. Said garment thought it fun to fit me everywhere but the waist, but dangled a ass fitting carrot (maybe not the best choice of words) in front of me by having a good inch, inch and a half to play with (again with the word choice) at the back seam.
To this place I ventured with a recommendation from the most glamourous Lottie Lou (of Decourcys fame) that they had an hour service. Time was certainly of the essence so I popped in, dropped off the trous and relocated to the nearest wife toting coffee shop to continue my daily chores.
When the old aye phone tinkled a mere 45mins later, I never at once expected it to be a text from these guys informing me that the work had been completed and was ready for my imminent pick up. Job done apparently.
Popped back. Picked up the pants. All good in the hood/​waist.
In short then. These guys promised a service and they delivered. Sold. I will be using you again.