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✨ Price Guide — Alterations (Everyday & Formal)​
Our Price Guide provides an overview of alteration services we offer — from everyday and casual garments to formal and special occasion wear.
Alterations include hemming, resizing, fit adjustments, and refinements designed to enhance comfort, proportions, and overall appearance. Each garment is evaluated individually to ensure precision, balance, and quality craftsmanship.
The prices listed below serve as a general guide. Final pricing may vary depending on garment construction, fabric type, design details, and the scope of work required.
JACKETS, COATS
shorten sleeves (cuff adjustment) - $70, no buttons - $50, through armhole (with functional buttons) - $120
lengthen sleeves - $76 (if extra fabric is needed)
take in back - $46 (without vent) or $56 (with vent)
taper sleeves - $66 (one seam), $78 (2 seams)
take in sides - $78 (with no vents) or $88 (with vents)
shorten a jacket - $80
altering tight armholes - $78
lapels flair-out -$80
collar roll - $78
add shoulder pads - $65
changing a lining - from $250 (labor only, whole jacket), +$40 for each inside pocket
shoulders take up/ redo - $90
Zipper Replacement – Jackets & Coats - $50 - $110
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TROUSERS, SLACKS, PANTS
invisible hem, plain hem - $20,
hem with heel guard - $24,
lengthening with seam binding - $26
plain hem with lining - $38
military hem - $26
with cuffs or with elastic or with slit - $28,
make shorts from pants - $26
waist and seat (in/out) - $38, with lining - $50
seat (in/out) - $28
taper - $36 (ankle only), $40 (from knee down), $48 (from pockets down), $48 (take-in seat, hips with pockets) or $70 (from the waistband down)
crotch circumference alteration - $40, or $56 (with taper pants), $66 (crotch + taper + seat)
replace a zipper - from $44
pocket extensions - from $34
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SHIRTS, BLOUSES, TOPS
darts - $36,
take in sides (sleeves + body) - $44 (easy), $50 (with topstitching), $64 (lapped seams), or $44 (half of the shirt with lapped seams)
shorten a shirt - $26 (t-shirt, knit top), 34 (straight), or $ 46 (curved / with slits or tails)
lining (additional) - $16
shorten sleeves - $20 (t-shirt, knit top), or $40 (with cuffs), or $56 (cuffs with sleeve plackets), shorten sleeves from the top/armholes - $60
redo/reduce shoulders - $60
JEANS
hem - $20
the original hem - $40
take in waist - $50
taper - $36 (ankle only), $40 (from the knee down), $48 (from pockets down), $48 (take-in seat, hips with pockets) or $70 (from the waistband down) + $16 (topstitching)
replace a zipper - $44
Jeans patches - from $14 each
pocket extensions - from $34
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VESTS
sides (in/out) - $56
back (in/out) - $44
shorten vest - $44, or $56 (with slits)
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DRESSES & SKIRTS
hem on pencil skirt, summer dress - $36, lining (additional) - $20
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hem on a wide skirt or evening dress/gown - $52 (first layer), $40 - lining (each layer), $70 - with horsehair (1 layer)
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take in back on the evening dress/gown - $66 (with lining), $66 (with a zipper, NO lining), or $88 (with a zipper and lining)
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take in back on a summer dress - $36 (center back seam, NO lining), $52 (with lining), $60 (with a zipper, NO lining), $86 (with zipper and lining)
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take in back on a skirt - $36 (center back seam, no lining), or $46 (with a zipper, NO lining), with lining - extra $16
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take in sides on a dress - $46 (summer dress, NO lining), $60 (with lining), or $86 (with waist seam and lining), from $90 (with lining and pockets), $66 (with pockets, NO lining), $76 (sides with zipper, NO lining), or $106 (sides with lining and a zipper OR with waist seam, lining and pockets), from $140 (with lace sewn over the fabric)
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take in sides on a skirt - $46 (NO lining), $56 (with lining or with a zipper, no lining), $68 (with zipper and lining)
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spaghetti straps, summer dress (no lining) - $38
wide straps with lining - $54
take up shoulders withd sleeves - from $88
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WEDDING DRESSES
For bridal and wedding dress alterations, please see our Bridal Services page.
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OTHER ALTERATIONS
buttons - $3-5 each
patches vary depending on shape, size, and complication of installment - from $10, patch holes on jeans - from $14​
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PILLOW COVERS
the price depends on the size
simple - from $40, upholstery fabric - from $60
zipper additional - $26
with piping - plus $30 and up
with ruffles - plus $30 and up
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Have questions about appointments, turnaround time, or pricing details?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
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