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Tailoring and alterations

Fits you
before you
leave.

David Campbell

Master tailor with over 50 years' experience. He's been with Jim Markey Mans Shop since the doors opened in 1978.

01

Find what you like

Our team will help with sizing and fit from the first try-on.

02

Get fitted on site

David marks every alteration before you leave the shop.

03

Collect the same day where possible

Most alterations are done while you wait. Call ahead to check timing.

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David Campbell at work at Jim Markey Mans Shop

50 years of craft

Not needed

Appointment

Same day where possible

Turnaround

01 837 1168

Call ahead

50 years

Experience

The craft

David Campbell tailoring at Jim Markey Mans Shop
Hand stitching at Jim Markey Mans Shop
Tailoring workshop at Jim Markey Mans Shop
Trouser fitting at Jim Markey Mans Shop

What we alter

Jackets

  • Shorten or lengthen sleeves
  • Shorten jacket length
  • Take in jacket
  • Fit club or association crest

Trousers

  • Shorten or lengthen leg
  • Take in or let out waist

Shirts

  • Shorten or lengthen sleeves
  • Shorten shirt length
  • Convert long sleeve to half sleeve

Coats

  • Shorten sleeve
  • Shorten coat length

General

  • Zip replacements on all garments

Bespoke

Made to measure.

We make suits, jackets and trousers to your measurements, in a cloth you pick from a wide range. Call ahead to book a fitting.

Online purchases

Bought online?

Contact us before ordering online and we can advise on sizing. All alterations on online purchases must be pre-agreed and pre-paid before the garment ships.

We are 9 minutes from Dublin Airport and just off the M50, with car parking on site.

Need something altered?

No appointment needed. Bring it in and David will sort it from there.

Find us

144 Lower Drumcondra Road
Dublin 9, D09 H5X6
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Opening hours

Monday
9:30–6pm
Tuesday
9:30–6pm
Wednesday
9:30–6pm
Thursday
9:30–6pm
Friday
9:30–6pm
Saturday
9:30–6pm
Sunday
Closed

Call us

01 837 1168

Mon–Sat, 9:30–6pm

info@jimmarkeymansshop.com
Illustration of Jim Markey Mans Shop at 144 Lower Drumcondra Road