Alterations & Repairs
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Important Pricing Note
All prices listed are starting prices. Final pricing depends on fabric, construction, lining, number of layers, previous alterations, and fit requirements. Beading/embellishment and specialty materials may increase the final price.
Rush service (add-on)
48–72 hours: +50%
24 hours / same day (if available): +100%
Rush service is subject to schedule availability.
Alteration Price List
High Quality Tailor
We are extensively trained and qualified by experience to perform major alterations including re-cuts (for coats and pants), sides, and blades, as well as re- sizing dresses.
Alterations can make the difference between a garment that looks OK and one that looks great on you. We have extensive Knowledge about altering shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, jackets, suits, and outerwear. Our alterations are of the highest quality.
Jackets / Suit Coats
Sleeves shorten (with vents)
55
Sleeves lengthen (added fabric)
65
Remove imitation buttonholes
20
Machine buttonholes (each)
20
Handsewn buttonholes (each)
25
Sides in/out (without vent)
45
Sides through armhole
55
Sides through double vent
65
Center seam in/out
40
Center seam in/out (with vent)
50
Close vent
40
Shape collar
30
Lower collar
35
Shorten collar
75
Raise & shorten back
55
Pad shoulders
45
Reset button
20
Replace buttons (set)
35
Reline jacket / suit coat
120
Shorten coat
95
Replace sleeve lining
55
Blade pads
25
Shorten pockets
20
Elbow patch
35
Neck pad
30
Shorten sleeves from top
110
Narrow shoulder
110
Narrow shoulder + shorten sleeves from top
160
Bust darts
25
Shatnez — replace collar felt
45
Sides thru armhole / double vent combination
75
RAINCOAT
Sleeves shorten (plain/vented)
50
Sleeves shorten w/ cuff, belt, detail
75
Sides in/out
40
Hem plain
65
Hem reversible
95
Sleeve shorten with elastics
30
Replace full lining (incl. materials)
150
Center seam in/out
30
Jacket/raincoat zipper
55
SHIRT / BLOUSE
Sleeves — make into short
35
Sleeves shorten — move placket
45
Sleeves shorten — no placket move
35
Sleeves shorten/lengthen plain (no placket)
35
Taper sides/sleeves darts
35
Shorten blouse/shirt
25
Shorten T-shirt (plain bottom)
20
Replace elastic
20
VEST
Sides in/out
25
Center seam in
20
Shorten strap
20
Replace back (incl. materials)
55
SWEATER
Long sweater hem
25
Sweater sleeves from top
65
OVERCOAT / JACKET / COAT
Take in center seam (with vent)
65
Replace zipper
95
Shorten coat
150
Shorten sleeves (plain)
75
Shorten sleeves w/ vent w/ cuff
110
Shorten sleeves from top
200
Shorten sleeves w/ topstitch
95
Shoulder pads
25
Sides in
75
Taper sleeves
75
Reline jacket
250
Reline overcoat
300
SLACKS
Hem unfinished
35
Hem finished plain
55
Hem finished topstitch
65
Waist in (remove band)
110
Seat in
45
Thigh in
65
Lower half waist
95
Taper legs
95
Replace zipper
95
LINGERIE
Shorten spaghetti straps
20
Lingerie snaps
20
Take in back of bra (2 places)
25
Take in back of bra (4 places)
35
Robe hem plain
35
Robe hem detailed
55
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Shorten suspenders
20
Pre-tied bow tie
20
Shorten tie
20
Velcro
20
Shorten belt
20
Slacks / Pants / Jeans
Hem finished (pre-hem)
35
Hem unfinished (open bottoms)
25
Hem by hand
75
Hem knit by hand (crochet)
75
Reattach original jean hem
35
Waist & seat in/out (split waistband)
45
Thigh in/out
35
Waist in/out (remove waistband)
55
Lower half waist (front or back)
55
Lower full waist
95
Sides in/out with pockets
35
Sides in/out without pockets (taper)
30
Line crotch
35
Half line
75
Full line
130
Replace zipper
30
Suspender buttons
20
Recut
95
Shorten w/ elastic/zip (remove zip)
55
Shorten w/ elastic/zip (reset zip)
75
shorten stirrups/elastic cut zipper
40
Shorten stirrups/reshape
45
Shorten with knit cuff
35
Create vent
20
Belt loops make & apply (4+)
25
Pants into shorts
35
Repair holes on jeans (up to 2; add’l inch
+$5)
30
Remove belt loops (topstitch)
20
Remove belt loops (topstitch)
25
Make inside pocket
35
Remove pocket only
20
Shorten pocket
20
Watch pocket
20
Coin pocket
20
Heel guards
20
Dart at waistband
55
Cut/create center seam
55
Remove waistband extension
20
Add crotch gussets
45
Replace elastic
20
Shatnez — remove waistband
75
SKIRT / DRESS
Hem shorten/lengthen (plain/vented)
75
Hem partial pleat / full over 72”
95
Full pleat
85
Hem knit by hand (crochet)
75
Sleeves shorten/lengthen (plain/vented)
55
Sleeves shorten (move placket)
45
Taper sleeves
35
Waist in/out (split hem)
55
Waist in/out (remove waistband)
65
Waist in/out through sides
55
Waist in/out add fabric
65
Lower full waist
95
Side in/out with pockets
35
Side in/out without pockets
30
Blocking
20
Add facing (sleeves/hem)
35
Bias cut hem
65
Sarong skirt reshape
55
Culottes/split skirt w/ lining
45
Chiffon each full layer
55
Chiffon hem reshape panel
75
Velvet hand hem
65
Hem on double-faced fabric
110
Attach original hem on skirt
55
Horse hair skirt hem
85
Hem any fabric (unlimited layers above
200”)
150
Shorten from waist w/ elastic only
45
Shorten from waist w/ boning + reshaping
150
Raise back + reset sleeves
110
Narrow shoulder (plain)
95
Lower front neck
20
Close vent
20
Center seam in/out zipper
55
In/out w/ waist seam/sides (dress)
45
Bodice seams
55
Full side seam thru armhole
75
In/out reset pockets
45
In/out reset zipper
55
Sides with boning
110
In/out reset pleats
95
Zipper w/ shearing or pleats
75
Add boning
95
Bustling
55
Reline skirt
110
Leather / Suede Alterations
Leather/Suede — Overcoats / Jackets / Coats
Take in center seam (with vent)
65
Replace zipper
95
Shorten coat
150
Shorten sleeves (plain)
75
Shorten sleeves w/ vent w/ cuff
110
Shorten sleeves from top
200
Shorten sleeves w/ topstitch
95
Shoulder pads
25
Sides in
75
Taper sleeves
75
Reline jacket
250
Reline overcoat
300
Leather/Suede — Slacks
Hem unfinished
35
Hem finished plain
55
Hem finished topstitch
65
Waist in (remove band)
110
Seat in
45
Thigh in
65
Lower half waist
95
Taper legs
95
Replace zipper
95
Leather/Suede — Skirts / Dresses
Hem plain
55
Topstitch hem
65
Waist in
65
Waist in (remove band)
110
Sides in
65
