Franco the Tailor

Tacoma, United States

3.7

Closed now

10 reviews

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+1 253-627-2336
Address:
16 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98403
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.7 miSouth 9th/Theater District
0.7 miTheater District
0.8 miCommerce and 10th [nb]
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Today

Today 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Tacoma) 19:24 Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday –

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10 reviews of Franco the Tailor

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Place rating: 4
Kent, WA
I’ve had a couple of alterations done at Franco’s. In one instance, it was a bit of a rush as I was flying out to New York for an event. In every case, the job was done quickly, and with quality attention.
I’ve had suits made for me in Hong Kong (Empire Tailors). They were good, but the cover charge of a flight to HKG is a bit high. {cough} I’m giving serious thought to have Franco and Johnny/​Giovanni make me some shirts, instead.
I live in Kent, and happily drive down to Tacoma for Franco’s. On my interpretation of four stars being a place that’s worth going out of your way within the whole region, Franco the Tailor easily meets that.
Place rating: 1
Tacoma, WA
Huge disappointment. I had heard raves about this place, so I took a women’s suit there to be altered. Here were the problems:
1) unfriendly service: the man taking my measurements was condescending and snooty
2) overpriced: shortening the sleeves of the jacket and hemming the pants cost me $ 60. $ 60!!!
3) shoddy work: when I got the pants home, the button on them was ripped off and missing! They weren’t even changing the waist, so I have no idea how or why this happened.
I definitely won’t be back and will take my business to 15th St cleaners, which is professional and inexpensive. I should have stuck with them instead of trying Franco, but I was drawn in my his reputation. Sadly, it was not well-​deserved. Also, why are so many of the positive reviews of this place by people who have written only one or a few reviews? Strange.
Place rating: 5
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
Had an emergency tailor job for a blazer jacket that needed to be slimmed down… Dropped it off at 10am picked it up same day at 430pm and looked great! Only $ 45 too … AWESOME
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I have been going here regularly for about a year now. Tailored my italian worsted wool suit; took in the sides, shortened the sleeves, took in the waste of the pants: A perfect job! The stitching is impeccable, and there are no «crumples» or «waves» at the stitching, and they are integrated fully into the existing stitches. I have taken in the sides of sweaters and shirts as well. All flawless. Extremely professional tailor. For every man looking for that perfect local tailor to trust with his wardrobe, Franco the Tailor is it.
Place rating: 5
Tacoma, WA
I have been taking my clothes to Franco the Tailor for years now. I’ve had countless pairs of pants (jeans and slacks) hemmed, and have also had more complicated alterations done, like a bridesmaid dress that needed to be taken in at least two sizes. Their prices aren’t cheap, but their work has been flawless – even looking closely, you can’t tell where the clothes were altered. I have referred many people to Franco and his team, and they have all been satisfied.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
One week ago, I took in 4 pairs of pants to be let out. They did an excellent job and repaired a few small tears in two of the pant. On time, great workmanship and a very reasonable price.
Place rating: 5
University Place, WA
An extremely talented tailor and a professional business, I would refer a friend any day.
Place rating: 1
Tacoma, WA
Called Franco to find out about altering two pairs of pants. He didn’t return my call and I kept trying him until he finally answered. He fairly abruptly told me the best he could do was alter pants in at least several weeks or more. Time to find another tailor.
Place rating: 5
Elk Grove, CA
Franco took care of a rush job for me. He hemmed three pairs of pants for me in less than a day. The pants fit great and I couldn’t be happier. I would recommend Franco for all your tailoring needs.
Place rating: 1
Tacoma, WA
Read a review on a different website that said they would alter ladies clothes… that is incorrect. I just tried to get a neckline on a dress hemmed, and they suggested I go to Nordstrom.