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Suit Alterations Cost

matsuya

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Is this a fair price for alterations:

Jacket
Sides taken in - $55
Sleeves shortened - $25

Pants
Waist taken in, hemmed - $22

Suit total - $102
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SwedishFish

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I think so.

I just had a jacket altered: sides taken in and excess fabric removed in chest area and sleeves shortened for $85. Hemmed pants @$15. These prices apply to a supposedly decent tailor in the DC area.
 

whiteslashasian

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The waist taken in and hemmed for $22 is quite the deal. I recently paid $40, but I was in a rush and needed it done within 3 hours...and I'm in Manhattan...
 

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