Founded in 1979, Tailoring While U Wait built its reputation by choosing craftsmanship over franchising. With over 100 years of combined experience—including three decades in Europe—our skilled team provides expert tailoring, alterations, and cleaning services in Toms River, NJ. Continuing the legacy of Jon “The Tailor” Baum, Erik Baum and our dedicated staff remain committed to one goal: making you happy.
About usI grew up in the dry cleaning business. I graduated from a dry cleaning Institute that taught me how to keep the chemical solvent clean and how to take out spots.
In 1963, When I was 23, I bought my first dry cleaning plant. The money that I made was unbelievable. Dry cleaning plants were opening all over. Everybody was making money. Then in the early 70s, Wash and Wear clothing appeared. Dry cleaning was no longer a money maker.
In 1975 I open my first tailor shop. It was in Roselle Park at the corner of Westfield Avenue and Galloping Hill Road. I called the place, Tailoring While U Wait. My store sign had a big zipper on it. Up to that time tailoring usually took 2 to 3 weeks. People liked getting their tailoring back sooner.
I knew 75% of tailoring. I found a school in South Plainfield where the owner agreed to let me bring a tailoring job that I did not know how to do. She taught me how to do that job. I always had top-notch workers. They taught me everything else I had to know.
Tailoring can have a lot of handwork that slows down production. I began developing techniques that use machines rather than hands. This enabled us to get to work out much faster and at a smaller cost.
We passed along the savings to our customers.
Looking to Contact the Boss? Call 800-223-3931
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