Gus New Quality Shoe Repair is an independent, locally-owned establishment with two locations within Chicago. It offers a number of services to its customers, including boot and shoe alterations and repair, luggage repair, suede cleaning, leather and shoe custom dye, leather refinish and more.
Soapie's Cleaners is family owned and operated. The goal of the business has been customer satisfaction with provided services, such as same-day service for dry cleanining and laundry, cleaning of UGG boots, leather handbags and purses, shoe repair, alterations of suede, leather and fur. Coupons are availabe on the website.
Verlare Cleaners, located on Vallette St., has been serving the Elmhurst community since 1980. Services provided here include delivery, alterations and leather cleaning.
All of your dry cleaning and tailoring needs can be taken care of under the same roof at The Dry Cleaning Factory. The convenient express drop off is simple: after filling out some paperwork, you receive two laundry bags that you can drop off to have cleaned at any time. There are no monthly fees as The Dry Cleaning Factory automatically charges your card each time you drop off a bag. The tailor, Jung Park, is a well-known figure in Glenview for her experience and skill.
Tony's Shoe Repair is a wonderful business located in the heart of Glenview. This shop is filled with ancient-looking sewing and shoe-repair machines that appear to have withstood the test of time. Don't be fooled though; the little, old Italian owner and his son work miracles using just these machines and their craftsmanship. What a great and rare joy to find a unique store like this in Glenview.
Star Cleaners is a new, state-of-the-art facility that does all dry cleaning and laundering on the premises. It charges the same price for every garment cleaned and the same price for every item washed. There is a freelance tailor in the store who does alterations. Star Cleaners offers same-day service (if garments are dropped off before 10am, they will be ready after 5pm.)
Lindy Claners has been in business for more than 30 years. It offers dry-cleaning and laundry service plus alterations, shoe repair and rug cleaning. There is free parking at the rear of the store and parking meters in front.
Lake Forest Shop has been serving the community gracefully since 1922. The family-owned boutique has an outfit for any occassion. The store specializes in alterations and special orders and holds special events to showcase products. Gift wrapping, shipping, and gift certificates are also available.
Located in the Evergreen Plaza at 95th and Western Ave, ABC Tailors offers the client various types of alterations including alterations of suits, wedding gowns and jackets. ABC Tailors also offers tailored custom made suits, dresses and gowns.
Sew Perfect Alterations is a local resource for your sewing needs, offering sewing and alteration services with a reasonable turnaround time. Want to learn for yourself? The business also offers sewing lessons. Sew Perfect is located near the intersection of County Line and Caton Farm roads.
Privately owned, Kenny the Kleener has been operating in Skokie since 2003. Its services include dry cleaning, washing, alterations, wedding gown heirlooming, household items, furs and leathers. Although Jim and Kenny opened their first business in Chicago in 1981, they decided Skokie would be an optimal place for a second location due to its diverse community and steady traffic flow. Same-day service is offered seven days a week. Since cash or personal checks are the only form of payment, there is an ATM located inside the facility for your convenience.