




Quality is remembered
long after price
is forgotten"
1. First ask yourself if you are willing to spend the money for the service of having a garment altered, repaired, or tailored.
2. Then if you are willing to spend the money, ask yourself if getting to wear this garment would be of great value to you?
3. Lastly if you answered yes to number one and two, you should hire a tailor
Do I need a Tailor?
Estimated Prices
*The Prices below are approximates for tailoring services. Prices are based on level of difficulty, type of fabric, and time to complete.
HEMS
JEANS & OTHER DENIM
By Machine
Reg leg Jeans $50
add Topstitching +$5
Wide leg Jeans $75
add Topstitching $5
Reg leg shorts $50+
A-line Denim Skirt- Starts $75+
COTTON/LINEN/CORDUROY
(no stretch)
By Machine
Reg leg pants $50
Wide pants $75+
with lining +$25
Skirt < 36"= $75+
with lining= $25
Skirt >36' = $125+
Sleeve hem adjustments $45+
Cuff adjustment $50+
By Hand
Reg leg pants $60+
Wide leg pants $85+
Cuffs $85+
Pencil Skirt $75+
Full skirt over Cir 48"=$125+
WOOL (tight weave)
By Hand
Reg leg pants $50+
Wide leg pants $75+
Cuffs by hand $85+
Skirt by hand <36" = $125+
with lining +$25+
Skirt by hand > 36"= $175+
with lining= $50+
Coats with lining $150+
SEQUINS/ BEADED
(inquire)
HEMS
SILK/ CHIFFON/ All SHEERS/GAUZE
(real or synthetic)
By Machine
Reg leg pants $75+
Wide pants $125+
Skirt <36" = $100+
with lining +$25+
Skirt > 36"= $175+
with lining= $50+
Shirt length adjustments $75+
Sleeve Hem adjustments $75+
By Hand
Reg leg pants $85+
Wide leg pants $150+
STRETCH / JERSEY/ KNIT
By Machine
Reg leg pants $50+
Wide pants $75+
Skirt <36" = $100+
Skirt > 36"= $175+
Shirt waist length adjustments $75+
Sleeve hem adjustments $50+
SILK AND SILK SATIN
By Hand
Reg leg pants $75+
Wide leg pants $125+
with lining +$25+
Skirt < 36"= $75+
with lining=+ $25+
Skirt >36' = $175
Shirt length adjustments $60+
Sleeve Adjustments at wrist $60+
BUSINESS SUITS
WOOL/SILK/ COTTON/ BLENDS
Suit jackets & blazers
Shorten sleeve without buttons $75
Shorten sleeve with buttons $125
Lengthen $175+ (if possible to do)
*will not alter suits with cut buttonholes
*shortening over 3" TBD possible
Take in suit jackets and blazers
center back without vent $100+
Take in center back with vent $175
Take in side seams $150+
* will not take in shoulders
*will not shorten suit length at hips
Coat shank buttons
replaced $15 each
Suit pants
hem $50
add cuff $85
Taper $50
Taper & hem $100
Taper and cuff $135
Take in Center Back $75+
Let out CB $75-150 (if possible)
Suit Button Shirt
Take in side seams $50+
Shorten sleeve cuffs $75+
Shorten and hem bottom$75
Add Rounded hem $125
Replace buttons $8 each
Suit Skirt
Suit skirt hem by hand $125
with vent $150
with lining add $50
Take in Sides / Center Back
$125
Replace zipper 150
REPLACE ZIPPERS
ZIPPERS
Jackets/Coats/ Hoodies
Replace Separating Zippers
$175+
Replace Invisible Zippers
$150+
Replace centered/flap zipper $150
*Will not replace fly zippers in jeans
CUSTOM WORK
Reconstruction of garments, Re-design of garments, Patterning, Constructing garments, custom upcycling
Inquire for free estimate
*style and design consults $50 each after first free consult
Wedding Dresses
Inquire for free estimate
*Need 3+ Months advance notice or considered rush
Prom Dresses
Need 3 weeks notice or pay rush fee to complete sooner
Hems on satin, silk, chiffon $100+
Adjustments $50+
Rush Same Day
Total cost + 100%
Rush 2-3 days
Total cost + 50%
Rush 1 week
Total cost +25%
TAKE IN
TAKE IN
Skirts
Take in basic waist (no lining) $75
Take in waistband w/ beltloops $125+
Take in skirt waist and replace zipper $175+
Pants/shorts
Take in waistband elastic $50+
Take in waistband w/ beltloops $125
lining $25
Taper pants at side seams $50
with hem $50+ (see hems)
Tighten elastic $50+
Shirt
Take in shirt side seams $75
Take in sleeve width $75
Add Darts to CF or CB $50 each
Dress
Take in side seams $75- $150
depends on fabric/lining
Take in sleeves $75
Take in sleeveless/ straps at shoulders $50+
Add Darts $50 each
Jackets/Blazers
Center Back w/o vent $150
Take in Seams jacket $75each
Coats
Shorten Sleeves $75 +
Shorten coat $150
Take in Center Back w/o vent $125
Side Seams w/ lining $175
What do I bring to my fitting?
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Bring garments that you wish to invest in
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Bring the shoes you'll wear with this garment
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Bring the bra and/or shapewear you'll wear
with this garment -
Bring clean clothes (for obvious reasons)
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If bringing in brand new garments made of denim, cotton, or linen, you may want to pre-shrink first
