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Contact Information

810 Western Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Store Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

The Primo Experience

Future-Proof Tailoring

Your body changes. Your clothes should be able to change with it.

We build and alter garments so they can be adjusted again without damaging the piece.

Why it matters

Most tailoring cuts away the extra fabric inside a garment. Once it is gone, the size cannot be let back out. The garment becomes one-size-only and eventually gets replaced.

We leave options.

How we future-proof your clothing

1. Generous inlays

Every seam has extra fabric called inlay. We keep as much of it as possible in the center back, side seams, seat, waist, and thigh areas.

Benefit: If your size changes, we can reopen the seams and return the garment to its former measurements. You keep wearing it longer.

2. Custom patterns designed to adapt

For custom pieces, we can design patterns that are clean and fitted, but still allow future adjustments.

Benefit: Your suit continues to fit through weight loss, training, or natural fluctuations. Your investment lasts.

3. Built for re-altering

We avoid shortcuts that make garments impossible to reopen. Seams are finished so they can be adjusted again when needed.

Benefit: Repairs and changes are easier, safer, and preserve the garment.

The result

Clothes that fit longer

Fewer replacements

Better value from every piece

When your size changes, we adjust the garment. You don't start over.

Construction That Actually Performs

We build garments the way high-end tailoring has always been done: by hand, with materials that shape to the body and improve with wear.

Full Canvas Construction

Inside every quality suit jacket there is a layer called a canvas.

It sits between the fabric and the lining and gives the jacket structure.

Most mass-produced suits glue this layer in place. Over time, the glue can bubble, crack, and separate. The jacket loses shape and cannot be repaired.

We use full canvas when the garment calls for it. The canvas is stitched in, not glued. As you wear the jacket, it molds to your body and drapes naturally.

Benefit: better shape, better airflow, longer life, and a jacket that fits better the more you wear it.

Handmade Where It Matters

Key areas are sewn by hand: lapels, armholes, collars, buttonholes, and shaping seams.

Handwork allows subtle adjustments that machines cannot achieve.

Benefit: cleaner lines, smoother movement, and precision fit.

Where Our Garments Are Made

We partner with specialized factories in China, Japan, and the United States.

In the last decade, some of the most precise tailoring work in the world has come from Japan and other Asian makers. Their attention to consistency, hand finishing, and pattern accuracy often rivals traditional European houses.

Benefit: you receive world-class craftsmanship at a price that still makes sense.

How This Differs From Off-the-Rack Shops

Off-the-rack garments are built fast.

Glued interiors, minimal handwork, limited adjustability, and short life cycles.

Our approach is built for fit, longevity, and rebuild-ability. Your jacket can be shaped, opened, repaired, and re-fitted over time instead of replaced.

Result: fewer purchases, better performance, and clothing that actually earns its place in your wardrobe.

How We Save You Money Over Time

Cheap clothing feels affordable up front.

But it wears out fast, looks tired sooner, and cannot be repaired or re-fit.

Well-made garments cost more initially, but they last longer, fit better, and stay in rotation for years. When you look at clothing this way, quality is usually the less expensive choice.

Cost Per Wear

Cost per wear is a simple way to measure value.

Divide the price of a garment by how many times you will realistically wear it.

Example:

A cheap suit costs $700 and lasts 2 year. You wear it x2 a week.

That cost you $3.3 every time you put it on.

For the same cost per wear you can get a well-made suit that lasts years. Saving time and money from having to re-buy every few years.

The better suit looked sharper every time, felt better, and actually cost less in the end.

Why Our Clothing Wins Over Time

Our garments are built to be repaired, altered, and maintained.

They can be pressed, re-shaped, and updated instead of replaced.

Alterations can adjust with your body.

Handmade construction can be opened and strengthened.

Full canvas construction keeps the jacket from collapsing or bubbling.

Result: your wardrobe stays usable longer and you avoid the constant cycle of rebuying.

Maintenance Matters

We teach our clients how to care for their clothing.

Proper pressing, spacing garments in the closet, steaming instead of over-dry-cleaning, and simple repairs all extend life.

Small habits save hundreds or thousands of dollars over time.

Our Process. Our Philosophy. Your Results.

Most people want to dress better, but they do not want to become clothing experts.

You should not need to know every fabric term, stitch type, or style rule to feel confident.

That is our job.

We guide. You benefit.

Our role is simple. We listen, we assess, and we recommend what will actually work for your body, lifestyle, and goals. You get clothing that feels natural and looks effortless. No guesswork. No pressure.

We believe the best experience happens when the tailor acts as a partner, not a salesperson.

Education without judgment

Many retailers expect customers to already know everything.

We do not.

We explain options in plain language.

We answer questions directly.

We never make anyone feel behind for not knowing “industry terms.”

If you want to learn, we teach. If you just want a trusted answer, we give it.

Treating people the way we want to be treated

We believe respect, honesty, and fairness still matter.

We recommend what you truly need. We stand behind our work. And if something is not right, we make it right.

Our process is built around that mindset:


  1. We start with a conversation about how you live and what you need your clothing to do.

  2. We evaluate fit, construction, and opportunities to improve what you already own.

  3. We tailor or build garments to match your goals, not trends.

  4. We support you long term with alterations, maintenance, and guidance.

The goal

Clothing that fits.

Clothing that lasts.

Clothing that helps you show up with confidence, without feeling like you had to study for it.

That is what we believe good tailoring should do.

  • The best alterations in Pittsburgh

    Primo Tailoring is trusted as a reliable alteration shop in Pittsburgh PA. From hemming trousers to reshaping jackets and suits, our team makes your clothes fit the way they were meant to. We take the time to explain what will look best and why, so you feel confident in every decision. Friendly service, expert craftsmanship, and results that help you look sharp.

  • Pittsburgh’s #1 choice for smart, well-fitted custom clothing

    If you want something made just for you, our custom program helps you build a wardrobe that truly fits. We guide you through fabrics, colors, and styling choices so your suit or jacket feels like an investment that lasts. No pressure and no confusion. Just honest advice, comfortable fitting sessions, and clothing designed around how you live and work. That is why so many Pittsburgh men trust us for custom.

  • The friendliest menswear shop in Pittsburgh

    Our retail selection focuses on timeless pieces that are easy to wear and easy to match. Sport coats, shirts, trousers, accessories, and more. Everything is chosen with quality in mind, and our team helps you put outfits together so you never feel unsure. You get practical wardrobe solutions and clothing that helps you look your best without overspending. Pittsburgh customers come back because it is simple, welcoming, and dependable.