The most common alteration on ready-made clothing is that of making hemlines longer or shorter to suit the individual, or to keep lengths
up to date. Although lengths should be in keeping with the mode of the day, they must also be suitable to your own shape and size.
Hems*
Unlined
Lined
Pants
$5.00
$6.00
Pants with cuff
$6.50
$7.00
Dress/skirt
$6.00
$7.00
Dress/skirt (pleated or flared)
$8.00
$9.00
Blazer/Jacket
$8.50
$10.00
Coat
$12.50
$16.00
False hem surcharge
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$2.00
Top stitch surcharge
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$0.75
Slit/Pleat surcharge
$0.50
$0.75
Circular skirt/dress
$20.00
$30.00
Add 8% PST to prices.
*All other alterations that are not listed are charged on per hour basis @ $10/hour.
The most common alteration on ready-made clothing is that of making hemlines longer or shorter to suit the individual, or to keep lengths
up to date. Although lengths should be in keeping with the mode of the day, they must also be suitable to your own shape and size.