Historical September–October 2011 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The newest business in the De Baliviere area is the tailor shop owned and operated by Lyndon Blaylock. Located at 5648 Pershing Ave., right across the street from Talayna’s Restaurant, it offers fine quality alterations for men and women. Asked about what distinguishes this shop from any other, Lyndon replies: “I use only the best traditional techniques. For example, skirt and trouser hems are done meticulously with secure hand-sewing, instead of a machinemade chain stitch that falls out so easily.
But I charge no more than other shops. “I also make period costumes.
During the last few years, with so many people re-enacting events connected with the Lewis and Clark expedition, I’ve had a great time dressing actors and dancers in clothing appropriate to 1804. “But the main part of the business is still modern clothes – altering and repairing.
It could be as simple as replacing a button to something as complex as re-styling a formal dress. “Just a few months ago, a client brought me a traditional wedding dress.
I took it apart, made a completely new bodice in the 19th century style, added new trimmings to the skirt, and transformed it into something really remarkable – a gothic Victorian fantasy.” The shop is open for business 9-5 Tuesday through Friday, and 9-1 on Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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Lyndon Blaylock tailor shop window. Descriptive caption supplied.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2011.
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