Example Alterations
Button Adjustment - Starting at $12
Buttons are replaced, reinforced, or repositioned for secure fastening and proper alignment.
Pricing: Starting at $12 per button; higher rates apply for lined garments, heavy fabrics, or specialty buttons. Replacement buttons charged separately when supplied.
Repair - Starting at $25
Open seams, worn areas, and damaged fastenings are repaired to restore function and extend the life of your garment. The repair method is selected to suit the fabric, construction, and location of the damage.
Pricing: Starting at $25 for simple seam repairs; higher rates apply for patching, lining repairs, or structural reinforcement.
Pant Hem - Starting at $40
Pants are shortened and finished to suit your proportions, preferred break, and footwear while maintaining the garment’s original style.
Pricing: Starting at $40 for standard hems; higher rates apply for cuffs, wide legs, linings, or specialty finishes.
Jean Hem- Starting at $45
Denim is shortened with a traditional stitched hem or finished by reattaching the original hem to retain its existing wear and detailing.
Pricing: Starting at $45 for a standard jean hem or $60 to retain the original hem; higher rates apply for unusually wide legs or heavy denim.
Dress Hem - Starting at $50
Dresses are shortened to achieve a balanced length, with a finish appropriate to the fabric and design. Lengthening is available where the existing hem allowance permits.
Pricing: Starting at $50 for a simple, unlined dress; higher rates apply for linings, multiple layers, full skirts, delicate fabrics, or detailed finishes.
Leg Tapering - Starting at $57
Pant legs are reshaped for a slimmer fit, with attention to the thigh, knee, and hem proportions. Seam placement and finishing are considered to maintain a balanced drape.
Pricing: Starting at $57; higher rates apply for denim, specialty seam finishes, or substantial reshaping.
Jacket Take In | Let Out - Starting at $75
Suit jackets, coats, and blazers are reshaped through the body to refine the chest, waist, and overall silhouette. Adjustments account for the garment’s balance, lining, and vent construction. Letting out depends on available seam allowance.
Pricing: Starting at $75; higher rates apply for multiple seams, vents, heavy outerwear, or extensive internal construction.
Uniform Alterations - $35 (!!)
Military, school, and professional uniforms are altered with attention to fit, durability, and applicable placement requirements. Services include hemming, repairs, patches, insignia placement, waistband adjustments, and tapering.
Pricing: Starting at $35 for a basic alteration. Ceremonial garments, structural alterations, and reconstruction are quoted separately.
Sleeve Adjustment - Starting at $55
Sleeves are shortened or lengthened where fabric allows, with attention to proportion, cuff details, and the original finish. Tapering can be added to refine the fit through the arm.
Pricing: Starting at $55 for a simple sleeve adjustment; higher rates apply for lined jackets, vents, working buttonholes, cuff reconstruction, or tapering.
Waist Take In | Let Out - Starting at $60
Trouser and skirt waistbands are adjusted for a secure, comfortable fit. Changes are blended into the adjoining seams, with seat shaping added where needed. Letting out depends on available seam allowance.
Pricing: Starting at $60; higher rates apply for denim, linings, complex waistbands, or additional seat and hip adjustments.
Shoulder Tailoring - Starting at $115
Shoulder width and shaping are adjusted to improve the garment’s upper-body fit. Work may include resetting sleeves and refining the armhole, shoulder padding, or sleeve support.
Pricing: Starting at $115 for straightforward shoulder adjustments; tailored jackets, coats, and structural reconstruction are quoted individually.
Zip Fix - Starting at $35 + Cost of Zipper
Zippers are assessed for slider repair, reinforcement, or full replacement. Replacement zippers are selected to suit the garment’s weight, function, and finish.
Pricing: Starting at $35 for slider repair where feasible; $65+ for full replacement, plus the cost of the zipper. Higher rates apply for lined garments, outerwear, or complex installation.
Bodice & Bust Shaping - Starting at $85
Darts, princess seams, and adjoining seams are adjusted to refine the fit through the bust, waist, and upper torso. Shaping is balanced across the garment to improve contour and reduce pulling or excess fabric.
Pricing: Starting at $85; higher rates apply for linings, boning, delicate fabrics, or substantial reshaping.
Sleeve & Armhole Reconstruction - Starting at $200
Darts, princess seams, and adjoining seams are adjusted to refine the fit through the bust, waist, and upper torso. Shaping is balanced across the garment to improve contour and reduce pulling or excess fabric.
Pricing: Starting at $200; higher rates apply for linings, boning, delicate fabrics, or substantial reshaping.
Garment Reconstruction & Restyling - Starting at $300
Existing garments are substantially reworked through changes to their shape, proportions, or construction. Projects may include adding panels or gussets, restructuring collars, or combining several alterations into a complete fit transformation.
Pricing: Starting at $300. Each project is assessed and quoted individually; additional fabric, specialty materials, and extensive pattern work may increase the total.
Turnaroud Time
Standard turnaround: 2+ weeks from date of fitting.