The clothes you already own, finally the right size.
A small brick shop on Waukegan Road, a wall of thread, and hands that have been hemming Glenview's suits, uniforms and wedding dresses for years.
4.0 across 43 Google reviews · 31 of them five stars
Five minutes at the counter, and you know the price and the date.
You have probably left a garment somewhere and only found out what it cost when you came back for it. That is not how this works. The price and the date are both settled at the counter, before anything is pinned.
You are met at the counter
Small room, one wooden counter, a rack of finished work in plastic behind it. No ticket machine, no queue.
"I was greeted as soon as I entered."Frances B., Chicago · Yelp · January 2024
You get the price, written down
Before anything is pinned you are quoted for the work, and the number is written down for you. Ask about every piece you bring in, so the total at pickup is the total you agreed to.
"I was told how much it would cost, which was written down for me."Frances B., Chicago · Yelp · January 2024
You are fitted properly, on a platform
Private curtained changing rooms, mirrors, and a raised platform so a hem is measured on you at full length. Bring the shoes and undergarments you'll actually wear.
"There is a private dressing room to get changed and also a small platform in order to get the right length and measurements for long garments."Joy C. · Yelp · December 2021
You are given a date
A simple hem is usually about a week. A layered prom or evening hem with strap work runs closer to a week and a half. If you are working to a wedding or a graduation, say the date out loud at drop-off — that is the thing that settles it.
"They have never missed a date when I needed my clothes."Jim F., Northbrook · Yelp · August 2026
You try it on before you leave
The same few of us are here every day, so the person who pinned it is usually the person who hands it back. Cash or check at pickup.
"She tried it on there before and after. We were charged as quoted. Good quality work."Elaine M., Chicago · Yelp · April 2024
Twelve kinds of garment, one pair of hands.
From a trouser hem to a wedding gown. Every garment is priced on its own — call with what you have and what you need done.
A hem on a lined wool trouser and a hem on a four-layer chiffon gown are not the same job, so every piece is priced on its own. Call, describe the garment, and you will have the number before you leave it.
Ask for the sewing master.
Ms. Young does the fitting, the pinning and most of the sewing herself. Regulars have been asking for her by name for years.
"I am glad that we have a reliable, honest and very efficient sewing master in our neighborhood."Joy C. · Yelp · December 2021
A parlor, not a counter in a dry cleaner.
Light wood floors, rugs, a wall clock, tulips on the radiator cover. Curtained changing rooms with a bench in each, and mirrors set so you can see a hem from behind. It is a small room and it is looked after.
There is a lot behind the building with the back door clearly marked, so you are not circling Waukegan Road with an armful of dresses.
The sign has been telling you what this place is.
An engraved walnut plaque with a treadle machine cut into it — no vinyl banner, no franchise colors. Look for it on the glass door at the top of the steps.
The shop, photographed.
Forty-three reviews on Google. Thirty-one of them are five stars.
And 4.1 stars across 28 reviews on Yelp. Here is what people write.
"Been using them for years. They may be slightly more costly than using a dry cleaner but the quality of the tailoring is first class. They have never missed a date when I needed my clothes. Highly recommended."Jim F., Northbrook · Yelp · August 2026
"Had a designer coat seam repaired and a pair of kids' jeans hemmed. Fast turnaround, reasonable prices and excellent craftsmanship!"Julia S. · Yelp · May 2026
"Great service! I had to get my dress altered last minute. I was so satisfied with it."Liliana G., Prospect Heights · Yelp · September 2023
"I had two pairs of pants hemmed and a button put on a jacket. I was impressed by the soft fabric feel to the interior, with nice rugs over a light wood floor."Frances B., Chicago · Yelp · January 2024
"The dress now looks lovely on my daughter. We were charged as quoted. Good quality work."Elaine M., Chicago · Yelp · April 2024
"Very pleasant seamstress here, and the prices are reasonable."Google review
1114 Waukegan Road, Glenview.
1114 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
- A brick building with a white porch railing and steps up to a glass door — the engraved sign is on the door itself.
- Free lot behind the building, with the back door clearly marked.
- Cash or check only. We do not take credit cards, so please bring cash or a check for pickup.
- Open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.
| Monday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Serving Glenview, Northbrook, Golf, Morton Grove, Niles, Wilmette, Northfield and Skokie.
The questions people actually ask.
How much do alterations cost at Sewing Masters?
It sounds like you have been caught out by a bill before. Every garment is priced on its own — a hem on a lined wool trouser and a hem on a four-layer gown are not the same job — so there is no list to quote from. Call (847) 998-0370, describe what you have, and you will have the number at the counter, written down, before you leave the piece.
Do you take credit cards?
No — cash or check only. Please bring cash or a check when you come to collect.
How long do alterations take?
A straightforward hem is usually about a week. A layered prom or evening dress with strap adjustments runs closer to a week and a half. A lot of people feel uneasy handing over a dress they need for a fixed day. Most have found that saying the date out loud at drop-off is what settles it — tell us when you need it, and you will be given a date for it.
Do you alter wedding dresses?
Yes — wedding dresses, evening gowns and prom dresses, along with suits, uniforms, outerwear and leatherwear. Bring the shoes and undergarments you will actually wear on the day, so the hem is measured at the right length.
Is there parking?
Yes — there is a lot behind the building and the back door is clearly marked, so you do not need to park on Waukegan Road.
Where exactly is Sewing Masters?
1114 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025, on the west side of Waukegan between Glenview Road and Grove Street. Look for the brick building with the white porch railing — the engraved sewing-machine sign is on the glass door at the top of the steps.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Sunday.
Tell us the garment and the date.
Would it be unreasonable to call and ask what yours would cost? Describe the piece and when you need it, take the written price at the counter, and pick it up finished.