Irah Karim
Firstly its too overcharge. Second, its poorly done. I am OK if it is expensive and done properly but its not! Twice i came for alteration, and both badly done. Heartache.
Location: Level 2, Unit Number #02-51
Traditional tailoring service offering clothing alterations, repairs, and adjustments with same-day options, preserving skilled craftsmanship in Singapore's fashion industry.
Ba Bao Clothing Alteration (巴保专业改衣) at Marsiling Mall provides essential tailoring and alteration services to Singapore's northern communities from their established shop at #02-51, representing the continuation of traditional craftsmanship in Singapore's evolving retail landscape. With years of tailoring experience and dedicated service to local residents, this family-run business specializes in professional clothing alterations, repairs, and modifications that help customers extend the life of their garments while ensuring proper fit and comfort, making quality tailoring accessible and affordable for families, working professionals, and students throughout the Woodlands-Marsiling area who value both economy and craftsmanship.
The shop offers comprehensive alteration services including hemming, tapering, shortening, and resizing for diverse clothing items ranging from everyday garments like skirts, dresses, shirts, pants, and shorts to specialized items such as curtains, uniforms for police, SPF, army personnel, and school students, plus patch application and overlocking services that address various tailoring needs. Operating daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Ba Bao Clothing Alteration provides both quick turnaround services for urgent needs, with some alterations completed within 30 minutes to same-day service, and more complex modifications that require additional time to ensure quality results, with pricing that reflects their commitment to making professional tailoring affordable for local community members.
While customer experiences vary based on individual expectations and communication preferences, many clients appreciate supporting this traditional tailoring business operated by hardworking individuals who represent Singapore's vanishing traditional industries, particularly older residents who understand the value of skilled craftsmanship and garment care. The shop's strategic location within Marsiling Mall allows customers to combine clothing alterations with other shopping and dining activities, while the convenience of having professional tailoring services available locally eliminates the need for lengthy travel to more expensive tailoring establishments, making Ba Bao Clothing Alteration an important community resource for practical clothing maintenance and alteration needs throughout Singapore's northern region.
Based on 15 reviews
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Irah Karim
Firstly its too overcharge. Second, its poorly done. I am OK if it is expensive and done properly but its not! Twice i came for alteration, and both badly done. Heartache.
Kate Orawee
If I could, I would put MINUS 5 stars. Went there last year to alter a new blouse I bought for my mom. I communicated with the male tailor asking him to add a full length zip at the side as the material is not stretchable, the full length zip will allow my mom to wear it more effortlessly. He said no problem. I emphasized few times that I want a full length zip, he kept saying no problem, it can be done. Then he asked me to make full payment, which I did. I went back to collect the blouse, found that he only sew a half length zip at the side. I confronted him, he answered that he already told me beforehand, it will be like that. I was so angry, I told him that I had emphasized so many times I want a full length zip and he answered that it can be done. He raised his voice saying I accused him. What!!! To avoid a fight, my hb calmed me down and we walked off. PLEASE AVOID THIS SHOP. Cheating, not professional, and rude.
Ameera Rosli
Do not go to this shop. Daylight robbery and scammer. Went there to alter me n my girl’s hari raya dress .Uncle who i was told the “boss” there, did not listen to my explanation and just quickly check n count . I was shock to know the total price just to alter (only 1 inch ) $78. paynow him without thinking when suddenly my mum stopped me . We asked for full refund IMMEDIATELY but uncle refused to give. Shouted “ NO REFUND NO REFUND”. Called my husband up, he took out $68 cash and said that $10 is the svc. Please do not go to this shop.
Cel
Would not recommend this shop. Went down last year to alter 2 pairs of white pants for work purposes. Upon collection at the shop, I noticed that both white pants were stained with dark sauce which had not been there before. I was angry and questioned the same owner that received the pants. The owner denied and blamed it on me instead, claiming that upon receiving the pants, the stain was already there. When I flipped the plastic bag that he had issued the pants in, it had dark sauce in it. Despite that, he did not apologise and kept quiet. Was in utter disbelief. The cost was rather expensive too. PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COST.
Farhanah Norashid
My mom went there to alter some clothes to be smaller and my own top to adjust the sleeves. The uncle cannot speak English or Malay so he cannot communicate well and misunderstood and altered my top incorrectly. Charged so much the first time then charged more to fix the mistake he made because he cannot communicate properly. Managed to do simple alterations fine but don’t bother if it requires any explanation at all because he won’t understand and will over charge. I don’t understand why the other staff doesn’t bother to help translate or explain or anything.
Gek Kiang Koh
Sent 2 pieces of uniforms for alteration, just to make it shorter. To my surprise, he charged me $15 per piece. Altogether I have to pay $30. Would not patronise that store anymore. Horrible.
Eviela Wang
Extremely high priced, not recommended. For the price for alteration you can buy a new piece of clothing. I was quoted $23 to just alter my top smaller.
Md Yazid S
Old man can give ridiculous pricing for simple alteration. I just overheard customers telling him that their clothes are much cheaper than his alteration charges. For me I went to his shop to repair the zipper of the queen-sized mattress cover, and guess how much he charged? A whooping $138!!!!! My advise is do not go to this shop even if this is the last shop in Singapore left. Unless you want to hear ridiculous charges that can give you a heart attack.
Salina Aziz
My son went to get his baju kurung top sleeves n winter coat sleeves altered and it cost him $106! The total cost price of these items cost less than $100. Preposterous! We returned to the shop together and demanded a full refund. Luckily the items were not altered yet. I brought my son to my regular tailor and it cost him only $21. I also had a bad experience from this shop a few months back. After alteration I couldn't fit into one of my clothes. The rest were poorly altered. I had to spend a bit more to have it altered with another tailor who did a wonderful job and now is my go to for any alterations. She is professional and her rates are reasonable. Avoid this shop at all cost. Enough is enough. Do business with integrity please. I've read reviews claiming they have had good experiences with these shop and wondering why there were many bad reviews. So many people cannot be wrong. Why risk your precious clothing at the hands of amateurs?
Enrique Jr Arrastia
I was hesitant to go here for alteration because of the reviews I read here. But I gave them the benefit of a doubt and it paid off. I have two jeans need to shortened and tapered (Two Levis jeans $12 each). Very hard to comunicate with uncle because of language barrier but I think he gets what I want. I just got jeans today and it was a perfect fit and just what I wanted.
Peggy Ong
Good service and polite from the elderly boss . Fast service as well .
Princess Light
A shop that I find today to alter my Hari Raya clothes. I took my clothes to alter today at 1 plus, and i can get it back within today. The altercation is good. Price also reasonable.
HuiC
I had a belt altered today at a reasonable price. The shop owner shared some valuable advice based on his experience with belt alterations. Overall, I found the service to be much better than some of the negative comments had suggested.
zach
I needed a leather belt alteration to be done, however i went to 2 other alteration/tailor shops and they both it was a difficult task and they couldn’t do it. I needed this to be done in 2 days, and i hesitantly visited this shop after reading all the bad reviews. But to my surprise, the uncle was really nice and had a good look at my leather belt and after a quick discussion he said he could do it, within 1 day. I got the belt back and it fitted perfectly, and it also looked brand new.
Kelvin K
Contrary to previous negative posts, I got my sling-bag strap altered quickly and the price is reasonable. Uncle and auntie are also very friendly, even helped to sew additional so that my strap won’t spoil so easily through fractions. Will go back to them again soon to alter my jeans :)
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