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Chuyén May Thòi Trang, Hanoi

★★★★★ 4.8· 17 Google reviews alterations · trousers · copying your garments
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Chuyén May Thòi Trang is a small neighbourhood sewing shop at 14 Bát Đàn in Hanoi's Old Quarter, 0.9 km from the centre, with a 4.8 rating from 17 Google reviews. Most reviewers came for quick jobs: trousers hemmed on the spot in 15 to 20 minutes. Two had trousers made from scratch by copying a pair they brought in. It suits budget and solo travelers who need fast alterations. The owner speaks no English, so everything is agreed through Google Translate, and it is cash only.

14 P. Bát Đàn, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
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How much does a suit cost at Chuyén May Thòi Trang?

Reviewers at Chuyén May Thòi Trang describe prices as fair or very affordable. One paid 100,000 VND to have two pairs of trousers taken up. Another paid 900,000 VND for two pairs of trousers made from scratch, one cotton and one linen, both copied from a well-fitting old pair.

Bring cash, as the shop does not take cards. For typical prices across the city, see the Hanoi tailor prices guide.

What was orderedWhat the customer paid
trousersOne reviewer paid 900,000 VND for two pairs of made-from-scratch trousers (one cotton, one linen) copied from a well-fitting old pair.
hemmingOne reviewer paid 100,000 VND to have two pairs of trousers taken up.

Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.

How long does Chuyén May Thòi Trang take?

Hemming and small alterations are done while you wait, in 15 to 20 minutes according to reviewers. The owner measures you as soon as you walk in and often starts work on the spot. No reviewer gives a timeframe for garments made from scratch, so ask when you order.

Two reviewers whose hems came out slightly short went back and had them re-done until they were right, and the owner refused any extra payment.

What 10 reviews of Chuyén May Thòi Trang mention most

Praised

  • Fast turnaround80% here · 28% across Hanoi8 of 10
  • Good value for the price70% here · 20% across Hanoi7 of 10
  • Friendly, patient staff60% here · 36% across Hanoi6 of 10
  • Quality of the finished clothes50% here · 50% across Hanoi5 of 10
  • Careful fittings, fit right40% here · 30% across Hanoi4 of 10

Complaints and caveats

  • Fit problems not fixed10% here · 2% across Hanoi1 of 10

Counted from the 10 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Chuyén May Thòi Trang; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 3,254 reviews of 73 tailors in Hanoi.

What customers ordered at Chuyén May Thòi Trang and what they paid

OrderPaidReady inFittingsSource
Two pairs of trousers altered100.000 VND20 minutes—Google
Hemming three pairs of trousers—within 15 minutes—Google
Two pairs of trousers copied from an old pair, one cotton and one linen900,000 VND for both——Google

As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.

What customers say about Chuyén May Thòi Trang

I brought in a pair of trousers that needed hemming, and the service was both quick and reasonably priced. After the first alteration, the length ended up a little shorter than I expected, but that was partly due to my own measurements.

Quoted from recent Google reviews, as written — critical ones included.

Complaints to know before visiting Chuyén May Thòi Trang

  • 2 of 10 reviews (one 5★, one 4★) say a hem or waist came out about a centimetre too short or tight after the first pass — both partly blame their own measurements, and one was fixed free.
  • 5 of 10 reviews note the owner speaks no English and everything is agreed through Google Translate.

Who Chuyén May Thòi Trang is best for

Chuyén May Thòi Trang works best for travelers in Hanoi's Old Quarter who need trousers hemmed, a top altered or a favourite pair of trousers copied in cotton or linen. Bring the garment you want copied and your phone for Google Translate.

It is a local alterations shop, not a showroom with fabric bolts and consultants, so look elsewhere for a full suit or a wedding outfit. Read the complaints above and check your measurements before the first pass.

Before you order at Chuyén May Thòi Trang

  • Cash only, according to one customer.
  • The owner does not speak English; customers agree the job through Google Translate.
  • Hems and small alterations are often done while you wait, in 15 to 20 minutes for some customers.
  • Confirm the length before they cut: two customers found their trousers a little short, and the shop redid them at no charge.
  • They can copy a pair of trousers you already own.

Real photos from Chuyén May Thòi Trang customers

Clothes made at Chuyén May Thòi Trang, photo by a customer (Khant Soe Naung)Khant Soe Naung · 2 months ago · Google
Clothes made at Chuyén May Thòi Trang, photo by a customer (Khant Soe Naung)Khant Soe Naung · 2 months ago · Google
Clothes made at Chuyén May Thòi Trang, photo by a customer (Khant Soe Naung)Khant Soe Naung · 2 months ago · Google

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Chuyén May Thòi Trang compared with nearby tailors in Hanoi

If Chuyén May Thòi Trang isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.

TailorDistanceSuitReady inRating
Chuyén May Thòi Trang———4.8 (17)
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Hue's Tailor150 m——5.0 (39)
Tailor VAZIO suits150 mabout $20024–48 hours4.9 (75)
Tailor Bros200 mabout $2653–5 days4.8 (511)
MAY210 m—2 days5.0 (93)
Nhà Sửa Chữa Y Phục Hòa. Tailor and clothing repair. Alteration..210 m—Same day4.6 (175)

How to get to Chuyén May Thòi Trang

Chuyén May Thòi Trang is at P. Bát Đàn, an easy walk from the Old Quarter — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. Walk-ins are the norm.

Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.

Chuyén May Thòi Trang: frequently asked questions

How much does hemming cost at Chuyén May Thòi Trang in Hanoi?

One reviewer paid 100,000 VND to have two pairs of trousers taken up at Chuyén May Thòi Trang, done in about 20 minutes. Payment is cash only.

Does the owner of Chuyén May Thòi Trang speak English?

No. Half of the reviewers mention that the owner speaks no English and that everything was agreed through Google Translate, which worked well for them.

Can Chuyén May Thòi Trang copy my trousers?

Yes. One reviewer had two pairs made from scratch, one cotton and one linen, copied from a well-fitting old pair, for 900,000 VND in total, and says both fit perfectly.

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