Werner's Tailoring - trying to survive Aurora construction

Yuri Sarkisian poses in front of his sign on N 200th
Photo by Mark McVeety

Werner's Tailoring 19926 1/2 Aurora Ave. N Shoreline 98133

In 35 years, Yuri Sarkisian has outlasted economic depression, inflation, and recession, but construction is a new issue.

Werner's Tailoring may be Shoreline's best kept secret. Accessible only from N 200th, and not visible from Aurora, Yuri has been in the same location in the lower level of the small building on the corner of N 200th and Aurora since 1969.

Sarkisian has used the same sewing machine for decades
Photo by Mark McVeety

Yuri is an old-fashioned tailor, using the same sewing machine he has had for decades. He can do any garment but usually works on wedding gowns and suits. He provides tailoring and alteration as well as leather work.

His clientele comes by word of mouth, as delighted customers refer their friends. Occasionally he has received wider recognition, as when Consumer Reports listed him as the Number One Tailor in Washington in 2008 and in 2009. 

With his only entrance from N 200th, just feet from Aurora, he is particularly impacted by the construction which periodically closes or redirects traffic on N 200th.

Werner's Tailoring borders the parking lot on 200th and can be accessed after leaving the Costco parking lot by the fuel pumps. They are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Yuri can be reached at 206-542-5420.