How do you find a genuinely good tailor in Toronto? Roger from Raymik Custom Tailor — 28 years in the business — shares what separates good tailors from great ones.
Introduction
Toronto has hundreds of people who call themselves tailors. Finding a genuinely good one is harder. After 28+ years in Toronto tailoring, Roger from Raymik Custom Tailor shares the five things that separate good tailors from average ones — and the questions you should always ask before handing over your garment.
What Makes a Good Tailor in Toronto?
1. They Take Enough Measurements
A genuinely good tailor takes a minimum of 12-18 measurements for a bespoke suit. If a tailor takes only chest and waist — that is a basic alteration service, not a skilled tailor. Roger takes 18+ measurements at Raymik including shoulder slope, arm pitch, posture offset, and back length.
2. They Quote Before Touching Your Garment
Good tailors always give you a full quote before any work begins. Raymik alteration prices are transparent from CAD $25 — full breakdown before any work starts, no surprises.
3. They Are Honest About What Cannot Be Done
A good tailor will tell you when an alteration is not possible or not worth attempting. Shoulder width changes, for example, are rarely worth doing on an off-the-rack jacket. An honest tailor will tell you this upfront rather than take your money and deliver a poor result.
4. They Come to You
The most convenient tailors in Toronto come to your home or office. Raymik Custom Tailor is one of the only Toronto tailors that offers a completely free door-to-door service — Roger visits your home or office across Toronto and GTA.
5. They Have Demonstrable Experience
Experience matters enormously in tailoring. Roger has 28+ years of bespoke experience since 1996. Ask any tailor: how long have you been doing this? Can you show me examples of your work?
Questions to Ask Any Toronto Tailor
- How long have you been tailoring?
- Can you give me a full quote before you start?
- How many measurements do you take for a bespoke suit?
- What is your turnaround time?
- Do you offer door-to-door service?
Toronto Tailor Red Flags
- No upfront quote — walk away
- Unusually fast measurements (under 10 minutes for a suit)
- Unrealistic turnaround promises
- No examples of previous work
- Reluctant to discuss what cannot be altered
Book a Good Tailor in Toronto
Call or WhatsApp Roger at +1 416-888-9236. Suit fitting near you — free door-to-door service across Toronto and GTA. Custom suits from CAD $550, alterations from CAD $25.