Half day Shenzen during weekend.

[Buckeroo]

Southside852 - can you recommend a few good tailoring places at the LoWu mall? Thanks!

 

[southside852]

Absolutely!

I get all my pants, shorts, dresses done with #21 (in the fabric market) and then all my shirts (i.e. linen shirts I get here b/c it's so hot and great for traveling!) I get with tailor #5099 - she's located outside the fabric market - same floor.

Lots of AMericans go to #21 and the tailor's assistants all speak pretty good english. I find that their best work is when I give them an actual item and they just copy it. Remember to tell them all the details of the new garment you want made - right up to the buttons. The more explicit the better. #21 has done a great job on pants, my husband's work pants, shorts and dresses.

Once you start going and begin to build a relationship with the assistants/tailors, they will even lessen the prices for you. We've gotten some amazing deals!

 

[starbucks2]

Hi southside

I go to a different tailor but have been finding that the things (especially dresses) are getting more and more expensive. Out of interest, how much does #21 charge for pants, shorts and dresses? Do you buy the fabric separately so that you only pay the tailor for the talioring or do they give you an inclusive price?

I buy the fabric separately in the fabric market and then only pay my tailor for the tailoring. I bargain hard for the fabric but don't really bargain with my tailor (maybe that is the problem!).

Thanks
SB2

 

[southside852]

the fabric is usually what you bargain for as most tailors just have a fixed cost. Yes, I also pay for fabric separately, but use the vendors my tailors go to as I do get the best prices there and the assistants can help bargain for me too. I keep returning so many now know me and give me a fair price.

Tailoring (does not include fabric and the more detailed, the more expensive it gets)
- shorts: @ $40-50 RMB depending on length, detailing etc..
- Basic women's pants: @ $50 RMB
- Men's trousers for work: @ $170 RMB
- dress: under $100

You should absolutely bargain hard for the material and do it before they cut it!

And let's be honest - it's all basically a great deal there even if you don't bargain. It's just a matter of how good of a deal you can get!

 

[starbucks2]

Thanks southside. That looks a bit cheaper than mine on the tailoring. I take my tailor with me to the fabric market so she can tell me how much I need when the fabric widths differ so much. She always says I get a good price on the fabric but who knows!! I never bargain with the tailor as she is very fixed in her prices. RMB 70 is about the cheapest I get for tailoring cost on shirts, skirts, trousers etc. Good to cross check.

 

[Buckeroo]

Thanks, southside852 and starbucks2!

Any reco for a nice mani/pedi place? Anyone?

 

[LeahH]

Hi Shenzhennifer - can you recommend the name of a good spa? Thanks