Visit the Tailor Shop
The Tailor Shop is located on The Citadel campus between the Cadet Store and Dry Cleaning Services.
The Tailor Shop issues all tailored uniform items to cadets and performs alterations to cadets uniforms. Services are also available to all faculty, staff, students, Alumni, and anyone who needs top notch tailoring services. Our full service shop offers alterations on both military uniforms and civilian clothing.
Most services can be done within 5 business days!
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FACULTY AND STAFF SERVICES
- Custom tailoring for men and women
- Uniform measurements
- Uniform ordering
CADET SERVICES
- Custom tailoring for men and women
- Uniform measurements
- Class stripes
- Chevron installations
- Patch installation
- Summer storage
MILITARY RELATED SERVICES
- Custom tailoring for men and women
- Patch installation
- Name tape installation
EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING
- Custom/corporate embroidery
- Hats
- Golf Shirts
- Tote bags
- Windbreakers
- Household linens – blankets, napkins, towels
- Children’s Clothing
TAILORING SERVICES – SLACKS
- Hem (plain/cuff)
- Waist in/out
- Sides in/out
- Taper legs
- Crotch in/out
- Seat/legs in
- Add/ remove lining
- Taper legs
- Seat/legs in
- Belt Loops
- Replace zipper/buttons
TAILORING SERVICES – JACKETS/COATS
- Sides in/out
- Take in front
- Shorten/lengthen sleeves
- Taper sleeves
- Make/keep working button holes
- Replace shoulder pads
- Replace lining
- Shorten/lower collar
- Replace buttons
TAILORING SERVICES – TOPS/SHIRTS
- Sides in
- Shorten length
- Taper sleeves/arms
- Shorten sleeves
- Add button down
- Replace collar/cuff
- Replace buttons
TAILORING SERVICES – SKIRTS
- Waist in/out
- Taper sides
- Shorten length
- Add/remove lining
- Open/close slits
- Replace zipper/buttons
TAILORING SERVICES – VESTS/TIES
- Tie repair
- Sides in
- Shorten length
TAILORING SERVICES – SPECIALITY
- Hem formal wear
- Add/remove straps
- Fine fabric alterations
- Some leather alterations
Employee Uniforms
Employees required to wear an Army Service Uniform (ASU) may purchase items from the following:
- Tailor Shop: The Tailor Shop stocks a small inventory of male trousers, female slacks, shirts, short officer jackets, and cardigan sweaters. Staff members can measure employees for uniform sizes.
- Marlow White: Citadel employees may purchase uniform items and accessories such as officer ranks, shoulder boards, and hats from Marlow White.
- Exchange: Only authorized active duty and retired military personnel may purchase uniform items from Exchange. To determine if you are authorized, please visit the authorized patrons webpage.
- Cadet Store: Employees may purchase Army Combat Uniform items, the South Carolina Pin, and the Palmetto Pin from the Cadet Store. These items are stocked year-round.
Do you have a tailoring question?
Contact the Tailor Shop at (843) 953-5102 or TailorShop@citadel.edu.
You may also reach out to Rick Gutierrez, Director of the Tailor Shop, at rick.gutierrez@citadel.edu or (843) 953-5075.