Tayloring price

Just an update.
I was able too get both jackets done for $50.

Thanks for the help

Bill

I found a really nice sport jacket in a thrift shop for $34. Brought it to a hole in the wall tailor, where nobody spoke English and it cost $90. It was a complete rebuild, including changing the shoulder width. I thought it would be a simple lengthen the sleeves job.


The cost is also going to depend on your location . Being in NYC doesn't help. A good tailor is like finding a good mechanic. You get what you pay for, and hopefully nothing extra tacked on.

I paid $120 to have work done on two jackets, including lengthening sleeves, taking in the waist, and a couple small repairs (separated lining IIRC and some other misc. stuff). I think you're being over-charged.

Twentyfive per jacket seems fine by me.

What's "Tayloring"?

wrong spelling. tailering = alterations

What's "Tailering"?

scbudd said:

What's "Tailering"?

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Tailering is when Tailoring gets done for a steal of a price (i.e. 2 jacket alterations for $50)

Tayloring I'm sure has something to do with Taylor Swift.

Ok ok, my bad. i will learn to spell!!!!

Good humor billtrout, no offense intended.

None taken.

billtrout said:

Ok ok, my bad. i will learn to spell!!!!

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Next lesson - capital letters!

Yes Teacher I shall try harder!!

I think your location is going to affect pricing significantly. If you're in a large metro area $40 doesn't seem unreasonable for a quality tailor who will keep the integrity of the piece while giving you a fine alteration. On the other hand, if you're in the midwest I think you could find a quality tailor to do the alterations for $25ish.

barneykiller said:

Tayloring I'm sure has something to do with Taylor Swift.

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