A & R Sewing Company

Jersey City’s Communipaw stretch still feels like a working neighborhood, where storefront signs hint at trades both old and new. A & R Sewing Company keeps that tradition alive, tucked into the block between busy streets and quiet corners. The shop deals mainly in repairs—alterations on dress shirts, hems on trousers, visible zipper pulls on jackets—all handled turnaround that rarely draws attention. Upholstery pieces show up too, though the rails stay clear of bulky couches and love seats.

A short walk west lands you in front of 451 Communipaw Avenue, where repairs meet ready-to-wear basics. Clients drop off curtains, then pop into the bodega next door for coffee while the work is logged and queued. Evening classes in straight-stitch techniques run a couple of nights a month, mainly for residents only a few blocks away. The counter handles same-day sleeves if the queue hasn’t already swallowed the afternoon batch.

Need a last-minute hem before the 8:08 PATH train? Call ahead or leave a tag at the counter; they’ll text when the trousers are ready to slide back on. Pick-up slips sit in a clear acrylic box near the front door—double-check the number before you walk out.

When the storefront numbers blur together, the Google map link steers visitors straight to the sidewalk outside 451 Communipaw Avenue. Cross-reference the doorbell for quick drop-offs and pick-ups.