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03-15-06, 07:25
I can recommend a seamstress - tailor shop called Armin at Junin 24 near Rivadavia. Its a few blocks from Plaza del Congreso.
I have had no luck w. Custom tailored stuff in Argentina or in Asia and Argentine leather jackets etc are just not my style so I'm not talking about custom stuff.
But I brought a favorite leather jacket w. Me that I bought at the Gap in San Francisco. The lining and one of the pockets were worn out and torn. I brought it in to get the pocket and lining redone. The lady was pleasant and friendly and quoted me 100 pesos which, by local standards, is high but fair.
I've worn the jacket for 3 months or so and the work seems very solid. She does all kinds of alterations and repairs.
But understand she works on the Argentine "late, but not as late as the Virgin Mary" system. If you are in a rush or have a very specific schedule, beware.
I have had no luck w. Custom tailored stuff in Argentina or in Asia and Argentine leather jackets etc are just not my style so I'm not talking about custom stuff.
But I brought a favorite leather jacket w. Me that I bought at the Gap in San Francisco. The lining and one of the pockets were worn out and torn. I brought it in to get the pocket and lining redone. The lady was pleasant and friendly and quoted me 100 pesos which, by local standards, is high but fair.
I've worn the jacket for 3 months or so and the work seems very solid. She does all kinds of alterations and repairs.
But understand she works on the Argentine "late, but not as late as the Virgin Mary" system. If you are in a rush or have a very specific schedule, beware.