Are there any well-known places to get something sewn? (part of a costume)

[Q]

So I'm bringing out my inner nerd once again and attending Dragon*Con next month in Atlanta.

I cannot sew, nor do I have a machine, but need something relatively easy to be sewn for me. I don't know anybody that would be able to do this for me.

Are there any 'popular' stores to get something done for me, or do I have to find a small business? I don't mind spending some money, just nothing ridiculous. I think I would have to be present to get this fitted though, correct?

What does ATOT suggest? Anyone have any tips?

 

[brblx]

...tailor?

or female friend/buddy's wife/something?

or get a machine from goodwill or craigslist and learn. it's not really hard to 'sew,' with a machine, but it does take about seven hours to get it threaded.

 

[HAL9000]

Learn to sew, it's not complicated.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Check with the theater arts school at your local university. There are plenty of students looking to make a buck and will work for cheap.

 

[Bateluer]

You might check Craigslist?

Also, I believe many dry cleaning places or alterations places can also do it, but it won't be as cheap.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Sorry, your only hope is to mail it back to China where it was made. They'll throw it in a landfill there and send you a new one.

 

[nanette1985]

I've been a theater costumer for a good 30 years, where ya located?

A lot of costumes don't really require sewing - there are safety pins, iron-on tape, staples, adhesive sprays, glue sticks, duct tape and so on. If you can't find a friendly sewing person, try somebody who does a lot of crafts.

Best.