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Tinker Tailor

Boutique & Sewing Studio

125 River Street, Situated in Downtown Elk Rapids

Hemmings, Repairs, Custom Fits right.

We feel passionate about slow fashion & upcycled looks.

Have a formal dress you know you won't wear again?

Give it a new life!

Looking for something to wear to an upcoming event?

Shop our styles!

We are accepting formal wear for either consignment or donation.

*Bring your items in and we’ll select what fits current styles and trends, no appointment necessary.

* "Formalwear" includes anything from Prom to Mother of the Bride to Cocktail attire (no casual wear or sun dresses)

*Items will be kept for 6 months

*Once your item sells, you receive 40% of the selling price.

*We can only accept dresses that are less than 10 years old!

*Adult sizes only

*Name Brand quality dresses only please.

*No fast fashion from Shien, or "China dresses" from Amazon.

*If you would like your unsold items back, please let us know and we will pull them for pick up at your expiration date. Items not picked up will become the property of Tinker Tailor.

*What about wedding gowns?

Sorry, at this time we do not accept gown consignment.

Donations: If you would like to donate items, proceeds will go to local charities.

Not sure? Send us a text with a picture to see if it's something we might be interested in! (231) 409-7498

We like to feature a wide variety of looks at reasonable prices.

Sales are final

Alterations are available at an additional cost

Most dresses are cleaned before display. A 10% discount is offered on Master Drycleaner of TC

Will we purchase your formalwear outright? No, but you are welcome to let us know what you’d like to set the retail price as.

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Did you know

The Dress Vault at Tinker Tailor

helps local charity?

Proceeds from donated dresses go to

TC PAW Cat Rescue

to fund affordable spay/neuter and vaccine programs.

We were thrilled to make this 2025 $1000 donation to help local kitties!

 

Learn how you can support cats and kittens by fostering or adopting.

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