How much do alterations cost where you live?

**Grizzly** · 22nd May 13, 08:31 AM

Have only today been quoted £15 for sewing on 6 buttons and creating a buttonhole. I know you didn't particularly ask for buttons but as a comparison to re sewing a frayed or unstitched seam it may be useful.

**CDNSushi** · 22nd May 13, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Have only today been quoted £15 for sewing on 6 buttons and creating a buttonhole. I know you didn't particularly ask for buttons but as a comparison to re sewing a frayed or unstitched seam it may be useful.

I didn't specifically, but yes -- that can also give a good idea of what the range of services might cost. ;-) Thank you.

**Cygnus** · 22nd May 13, 09:26 AM

Sleeve shortening really depends on the sleeve. I had my regulation doublet sleeves shortened at the best local tailor I could find (which was a bit more than the others, but I really wanted quality here). I was initially quoted $15 (US), but that quickly increased to around $40 when it became apparent that the gauntlet cuffs with holes for the button shanks going all the way through required the sleeve to be shortened at the shoulder rather than the cuff.

Having once attached the sleeves to a shirt, I can completely understand the cost.

I had some trousers let out in the waist as well, and that was in the neighborhood of $15.

**aonghas** · 22nd May 13, 09:33 AM

Just in the process of having a kilt re-sized for my son, about 50$

**McFarkus** · 22nd May 13, 12:06 PM

I was recently charged $20 to move the buckles on the kilt (narrow or widen the waist).

**AKScott** · 22nd May 13, 10:03 PM

I got my winter pants hemmed when I first bought them uhh, four years ago, my first winter in Alaska. 22 ounce wool (kinda felted), $15 and they were ready the next day.

You might find in Canada (at least I do in the US) that there are more tailors - and more competitive with each other- near military bases.

**Kiltboy** · 23rd May 13, 02:57 PM

Here's the alteration list from my dry cleaner in Dallas. Copied it from their posted sign. Prices in USD:
Hem $10
Waist $14
Taper shirt/blouse $14
Taper sleeve $10
Hem sleeve $12
Dart back $10
Taper Jacket $25
Zipper $14

Hope this helps.
And if your garment is a fur which needs alteration, check out this price list, and open your wallet.