How much does a suit cost at Sewing Bee?
Prices at Sewing Bee are fixed and reviewers call them fair, with no need to haggle. A suit cost about C$150, shirts about 500,000 VND (around US$20) each, lined silk dresses about £25 each and a top-and-skirt set about £30. One customer paid €30 for a copy of a favourite pair of trousers. A men's order of two jackets and three trousers in linen and cashmere came to 8 million VND, about US$320.
For larger orders, two pairs of trousers, a skirt and a top cost A$180, and five dresses with two pairs of linen shorts A$300. For typical figures, see the Hoi An tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| trousers | €30 for a copied pair; a men's shirt-and-trousers order in linen/cashmere (2 jackets + 3 trousers) came to 8 million VND (~$320) |
| shirt | ~500,000 VND (~$20) each for long/short sleeve shirts |
| suit | ~$150 CAD |
| dress | ~£25 each (lined, silk, altered multiple times); two dresses together came to under $100 CAD |
| top and skirt set | ~£30 |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Sewing Bee take?
Most orders at Sewing Bee are ready in 24 to 48 hours over two or three visits, rush jobs have been done in 5-7 hours, and larger or more complex orders take two or three days. Expect two or three fittings, with adjustments each time; simple pieces may need one. Reviewers mention free extras, such as buttons replaced on clothes they already owned.
Bee has delivered finished clothes to hotels and homestays herself, including a last-minute tweak before a departure. She keeps measurements on file so you can order from home, though no review confirms a parcel actually sent abroad.
What 89 reviews of Sewing Bee mention most
Praised
- Friendly, patient staff60% here · 59% across Hoi An53 of 89
- Good value for the price58% here · 26% across Hoi An52 of 89
- Quality of the finished clothes44% here · 46% across Hoi An39 of 89
- Fast turnaround43% here · 41% across Hoi An38 of 89
- Careful fittings, fit right43% here · 40% across Hoi An38 of 89
- Good advice on style and fabric25% here · 22% across Hoi An22 of 89
- No pressure to buy18% here · 7% across Hoi An16 of 89
- Copied a garment or photo well18% here · 8% across Hoi An16 of 89
Complaints and caveats
- Pricier than other tailors1% here · 2% across Hoi An1 of 89
Counted from the 89 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Sewing Bee; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 11,366 reviews of 170 tailors in Hoi An.
What customers ordered at Sewing Bee and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copy of a favourite pair of trousers, reusing the original zipper, pockets and buttons | 30 euros | — | — | |
| Two-piece suit with a shirt, plus a dress, two skirts and linen trousers | roughly £180 in total | within 24 hours | — | |
| Two suit jackets and three suit trousers in linen-cashmere | 8 million VND | 3 days | 2 | |
| Two suits and two dresses | around $150 CAD per suit; under $100 CAD for both dresses | — | 2 | |
| Matching top and skirt | around £30 for both | — | — | |
| Lined silk dresses | around £25 each | — | — | |
| Two long-sleeve shirts and one short-sleeve shirt | about 500,000 VND each | — | — | |
| Two pairs of trousers, a skirt and a top | $180 AUD | within 2 days | — | TripAdvisor |
| Five dresses and two pairs of linen shorts | $300 Australian dollars | — | — | TripAdvisor |
| Three pairs of trousers, a blazer and two tops | — | 7 hours | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Who Sewing Bee is best for
Sewing Bee suits couples, families with children, groups of friends, solo travelers, and plus-size and pregnant travelers. It makes suits, dresses, shirts, trousers, ao dai, leather jackets, bikinis, blazers and bridesmaid dresses in silk, linen, cashmere or wool, and copies garments you bring: one reviewer had a worn-out favourite pair of trousers copied using the original zip, pockets and buttons.
It is a market stall rather than a shop, so expect to walk in without an appointment. Its reviews contain no complaints.
- Beenamed in 46 reviews · honest design advice, patient alterations and fair prices
- Tinanamed in 9 reviews · suggestions on colours and fabrics
- Ngocnamed in 2 reviews · taking a design through to the finished piece
Before you order at Sewing Bee
- The stall is inside the cloth market hall, where other vendors approach you at the entrance; keep walking until you reach the stall with a small bee on its sign.
- If the fabric you want is not in stock, Bee will walk you around the cloth market to find the closest match.
- Prices are quoted from the fabric and cut you choose, and one customer paid exactly the estimate, so there is little point haggling.
- You get a receipt that lays out every detail of the order, which helps when you check the finished piece.
- Demanding copies are within reach: one customer had a Roland Mouret dress with asymmetrical pleats reproduced and then ordered two more.
Real photos from Sewing Bee customers
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Sewing Bee compared with nearby tailors in Hoi An
If Sewing Bee isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing Bee | — | — | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (269) |
| FOURTEEN TAILOR HỘI AN | Steps away | — | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (602) |
| Tailor No59 | Steps away | — | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (447) |
| TaTa Tailor (The counter No.05 Inside Hoi An Fabric Market) | Steps away | — | 3–24 hours | 4.8 (160) |
| Be Loan Tailor Hoi An | Steps away | — | 3 hours | 4.9 (15) |
| “Ms. An” No. 90 Tailor Inside Hoi An Cloth Market | Steps away | — | 1–3 hours | 4.7 (103) |
| Trang Tailor | 50 m | — | — | 4.9 (41) |
How to get to Sewing Bee
Sewing Bee is at Inside Hội An cloth market The opposite of, an easy walk from the Ancient Town — 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. You can call ahead on +84905204785.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Sewing Bee: frequently asked questions
Where is Sewing Bee in Hoi An?
Sewing Bee is a stall inside the Hoi An cloth market, opposite 23 Hoàng Diệu. You can walk in without an appointment and be measured on the same visit.
Do you have to bargain at Sewing Bee?
No. Reviewers say Sewing Bee's prices are fixed and fair, so there is no need to haggle. A suit cost about C$150 and shirts about 500,000 VND each.
How long does Sewing Bee take?
Most orders at Sewing Bee are ready in 24 to 48 hours across two or three fittings, and rush jobs have taken 5-7 hours. Bee has also delivered finished clothes to customers' hotels herself.
