January and February tend to be the slowest months for tailors, says David Eisele, the president of the Custom Tailors and Designers Association. If you save your alterations for after the holidays, you'll not only avoid long lines but also have more luck negotiating a discount (sometimes as much as 25 percent off).
Here's why you don't want to purchase a mattress in April, a grill in June or that home printer at Christmas. (Plus, find out when you can get a great deal.)