Inexpensive Tailors in New York City

[Willsw]

I've never had any clothing tailored, and would like to know a few things about it.

What would be an average price for a shirt or jacket I bring in to be altered? Are there any tips for finding a tailor that you like, does it even matter at this very basic level?

 

[Tomasso]

Not much a tailor can do to a shirt but trim the body, and shorten/trim the sleeves, say around $40 tops. Jackets, on the other hand, can get pricey, depending on the amount of work that needs to be done. That said, pay up because there's nothing worse than ill-fitting clothes.

 

[JordanB]

Cardelino is good and inexpensive.

 

[dah328]

Do a search for the "Hopefully definitive thread on NYC alterations tailors." Plenty of info in that one.