Typical cost
$73–$232
National price data from Thumbtack.
Tailoring service cost near me
Most people pay $73–$232. Enter your ZIP to compare free quotes from top-rated pros near you.
Tailoring service price breakdown
Most people pay $73–$232 for tailoring service. Compare free quotes from local pros below to see what your project will cost near you.
| Alteration type | National average cost range |
|---|---|
| Hemming or cuffing | $73-$107 |
| Shorten or lengthen sleeves or pant legs | $82-$122 |
| Add zipper or buttons | $87-$128 |
| Mend holes | $89-$134 |
| Add, remove, or adjust straps | $91-$142 |
| Tailor overall fit | $95-$143 |
| Add embellishments | $99-$232 |
| Other misc. services | $93-$143 |
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Answers to commonly asked questions about tailoring service near you.
How much does tailoring service cost?
Most people pay $73–$232 for tailoring service, based on national price data from Thumbtack.
What affects the cost of tailoring service?
The biggest price factors are tailoring dresses, tailoring pants and jeans, tailoring jackets and sports coats, tailoring skirts, and unusual alterations. Describe these details when you request quotes so each pro can price your job accurately.
What's the cheapest option for tailoring service?
In the "Tailoring cost" comparison, hemming or cuffing is the least expensive at $73-$107, and add embellishments costs the most at $99-$232.
How do I get the best price on tailoring service?
Get quotes from at least three tailors and seamstresses, share photos and measurements up front, and ask what each quote includes (materials, labor, travel, cleanup). Prices well below $73 can mean a smaller scope or lower-quality materials.
Is it free to get quotes?
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More tailoring service prices
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Replace crotch linings | $14 |
| Add brace buttons | $15 |
| Hem or cuff legs | $16 |
| Replace zipper | $18 |
| Alter the waist, crotch or seat | $18 |
| Alter the waist, seat and crotch | $24 |
| Taper legs | $20 |
| Recut pants | $60 |
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Add shoulder pads | $15 |
| Close the vent | $18 |
| Take center seam in or out | $20 |
| Shorten sleeves | $24 |
| Take sides in or out | $24 |
| Raise the back | $24 |
| Lengthen sleeves | $30 |
| Shorten the jacket | $70 |
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Hem | $25–$33 |
| Take in or out skirt sides | $25 |
| Alter the waist | $25 |
What affects tailoring service cost
- Tailoring dresses
- Tailoring pants and jeans
- Tailoring jackets and sports coats
- Tailoring skirts
- Unusual alterations
- Top tips for your tailoring appointment
- Taking accurate measurements
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The ranges on this page are national figures published by Thumbtack. The typical range is what most customers paid; low and high ends are the cheapest and most expensive jobs reported. The starting prices in the pro list are set by each pro and reflect your ZIP code.
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