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Best Alterations: Gail’s Switch a Stitch

Nov 23, 2017 | 10:59 AM

Gail Sakamoto of Gail’s Switch a Stitch, voted Best of the Best Alterations, has been taking on people’s clothing alterations since 1998.

Patience and expertise of a seasoned alteration professional play a major part when working with intricate items such as the multiple layers of an elaborate wedding dress.

“sometimes these alterations take days and multiple fittings, perfect fit can affect a bride’s entire day.”

“It is important for our men to feel confident in their attire, and nothing can boost confidence like a perfectly tailored suit!”

Gail specializes in tailoring services for the men. Suits, pants, dress shirts and more to ensure the perfect fit.

Original hem jeans, another service provided allows the jeans to retain the original factory hem to help disguise the fact that an alteration has been performed. A very desirable effect indeed.

Alterations can be an affordable option to purchasing a new outfit. Simple modifications can refresh an old piece to give it new life.

Services include but are not limited to: Jean Hem, Pant Hem, Plain Hem, Cuff Hem, Original or Tricky Hem, Taking In/Out: Waist, Hips, Thigh, Zipper Repair & Replacement, Buttons, Sleeves Shortening, Tapering: Jeans, Pants, Shirts, Skirts, Dresses, Khakis, Fabric & Leather Jackets, Coats, Blazers, Suits, Prom Dresses, all formal wear, Etcetera… alterations are done for all ages: boys and girls, men and women (children and adults).

Gail has the expertise and the right equipment to work with a variety of fabrics from the simple cotton to the difficult chiffon.

It takes a keen eye and a steady hand to perform alterations that go undetected and are not visibly obvious that it was not direct from the clothing designer. Gail’s expertise and the recommendations from satisfied customers ensure that her days are full and busy.

Gail’s Switch a Stitch serves customers as far as Tisdale, Melfort, Black Lake, La Ronge, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Regina, Shellbrook, Spiritwood and several more surrounding areas.

Phone: 306-953-1583

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9am to 6pm
Every second Saturday 9am -3pm
Closed all stats

Address:
1115 Central Ave
Prince Albert, SK S6V 4V7