Men's Clothing Alterations Cost - What Should A Man Expect To Pay A Tailor - Seamstress Price Guide
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I'm a professional seamstress outside of the Raleigh/Charlotte NC area. I get at least one call about price every day. You cannot base a tailor's work on price only. You're paying for quality and speed, as well. (I always find it amusing when a customer complains about the price of a service they have no idea how to do themselves. They forget they are paying for my 20+ years of experience.) I find that the type of person who goes by price alone generally views clothing as disposable. They want the best deal; the largest quantity of cheap clothing. I'd rather have a client bring me one or two garments they're going to get a lot of wear out of than ten things they picked up off their closet floor.
Mia Exactly... People will pay 1.00 for a garment and want you to remake it for nothing. It doesn't matter if they pay 1.00 or 100.00 our time and skill goes into the garment the same. I do have them that say I saved a lot of money on the garment so I can afford to get it altered. Then you have those that pay 500.00 and do not want to pay for quality work. We all have to make a living.
Mia here in NC ALSO !
Alter t top cowl neck
Mia i
people don't want to feel like they're getting ripped off. Why would anyone pay $100 when you can get the same type of work for less?
I am a tailor, I own my own tailor shop and I got phone call everyday from customer, they asked for fast service and they didn't want to pay for fast service, tailoring is skill and experience not just anybody can pick up needle and thread and sew, it is artistic can you imagine tailor who can recut the suit jacket and suit pants not every tailor can do that, it takes special skill.
How much would u charge for one shirt? Just need to cut the lenght of the body into boxy.
Just wanna know the price hehe
As an Asian woman myself I will say the best tailors are either Thai or Vietnamese. When in doubt, go with Thai or Vietnamese. They learned tailoring the old fashioned way with years and years of apprenticeship in their own country before coming to America. Tailoring is no joke to them and you will get the highest quality.
shelleyinthecity I can second this. I lived in Asia for a few years and Asian Tailors are the best. When I came back to the states I always looked for the Asian owned tailor's. I also had the same experience with Asian barbers haha
How would you ask that without seeming racist?
“Just one final question, where exactly in Asia do you hail from?”
“Korea.”
“Ouu, ok, well thanks anyway.”
Lol that would go down great in 2020 😂
Must be why the cheapest clothes come from those countries. Prejudice doesn't equate skill.
Plenty of middle eastern, European, and other good tailors all over the world.
So your comment is really only based on 3 things. Personal bias, your personal experience, and the area you live in.
Fact is, men are better tailors of men's suits than women. Like a barbershop
Price quotes are about right. I just got the excess material removed from the back of the neck area and sleeves shortened for $51 here in San Diego
I've got a tip for you. Don't charge $15.00 for a button fix if you want repeat/volume business.
Well maybe you sew it yourself ? nvmd
Do it yourself
It's not that hard
You've really improved over the years on speaking. In this video, it appears as though you had no script or practice; cutting yourself off and such. You didn't know where to begin. In your later videos you are much better at getting to the point and knowing where you're starting and where you're finishing. Good job on the improvement.
ManCave Mayhem thank you for the feedback!
@@RealMenRealStyle Can confirm, you have improved immensely. These aren't bad though, don't get me wrong haha.
@@RealMenRealStyle am I just stupid or do your jacket sleeves/shoulders don't fit you very well in this video?
$20 to hem pants!? My tailor charges $7 and has them ready in 15 minutes.
Gorthaur111 lel
Mine charges 2-3 euros for sweatshirt. And she has over 30 years of experience.
I wish I know your tailor
Taylor That's a genius idea! I'll think about using it 😂
I used to charge that,but realized I was not really making money. I bumped up to $10. I have over 22 years experience.
You should always be respectful to the tailor, but the tailor should do the same. They shouldn't argue with you how your clothes should fit. Your clothes your money, its about you this time. I deal with this with my tailor. Get what you want or you will never be happy with it!
When a service provider provides good service, good workmanship, good prices. THEN; he gets my respect, my continued business and referrals; not before.
You want my business more than I need your services.
I have a welding business and a commercial diving business. When I apply good business ethics and better than average work. I can nearly always count on loyalty. The customer is my bread and butter; he knows it and I know it. Anyone stalling a customer doesn't belong in business they belong in a union shop factory worker or a civil servant.
This is 2.5 years old and the prices might be slightly higher today. Great suggestions on how to treat your tailor/seamstress.
Margaret Fette Thank you!
I've shared this with my customers on Facebook.
I think your videos are practical and well done!
despite the way she was treated, that isn't right... she could ask the person to leave but to play a prank like that isn't very professional..
Great - glad it is relevant to your needs sir!
The tailor you know takes clothes from her clients... Keeps them for 2 weeks... doesn't do ANYTHING with them... and charges them? Wow.
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Antonio Centeno o brilliant video. Great explanation. The best relationship a man can have after one with his spouse is one with a barber/hairstylist and as well his tailor/seamstress. I always treat both with the utmost respect and as friends, because they are my friends, building a great relationship with people who help you in life is key.
Richard Marshall You got it! Thanks Richard!
$15 for one button are you for real
Great video ....the prices are a bit cheaper in the south but all things being relative to cost of living and store front etc it comes out about the same (cost a lot less to live in Lexington KY) anyway as has well been said price is not the main criteria if a job is needed and I'm one of the few that can do it....
Ray Robinson Awesome! :)
Thanks!
Totally agree, you most be very respectful, think of it as the person who's cooking your food... chocolates, treats, treat them with respect, be a friend :)
Don't forget to have your items dry cleaned before having them altered, because, pardon me, the smell is really bad after we have them pressed, especially the pants that need crotch work. Just please do it..
Also wanted to notice please please please bring your shirt, shoes and belt for a fitting as it really matters to determine the right sleeve length, pant length, how much to take in the waist etc
Great tips! Especially about making sure you aren't going to be passing on any unpleasant smells for your tailor to enjoy hahaha. I imagine that would be quite embarrassing for all involved.
I know a lady in costume design who uses that little trick on difficult actors and actresses who want little, minor adjustments and really just need a certain kind of attention. And it works every time. They always say it fits better. She calls it the "French fix".
Going to a tailor is always expensive for me I’m 5’3 and 113 lbs, the best I can do is either custom or find something that fit my shoulders and rework everything else
Yay you said the line! Anything awesome is def. not free unless its stolen of course. Ever think about having a premium e-book sale day? Anyways;
I actually recently got bracer buttons put on some pants, only cost me $8 I think that's fair. Funny thing is, when I got home the pants where so snug that even bracers or belt wouldn't be needed to hold the pants on!
can you please make a video on how you iron your clothes? like you physically showing us how you iron your clothes?
Thank you!
Hi Antonio. I'm 5'10", average build, but I have a 19+ neck. Seems like every shirt I find with that size neck has orangutan size arms and a tent-like chest. Can you recommend any companies that cater to these weird sizes? Thanks.
Maybe its best to learn how to alterate your own shirts. Its easier than it sounds :).
I'm 5'9.25 with a 19-20 neck.
There is this fabulous shirt company on eBay I found called berlioni.
They have convertible cuffs so you can wear as an Oxford or a cufflink shirt.
They are a $69 dress shirt you can buy for $18.95 or $20.95 with a tie.
They have tuxedo shirts as well.
I recommend the 3xl.
They come in solid colors and also solid with white cuffs and collars.
Check them out. Might be worth the investment
Well usually when that happens to me its because I had a bigger jacket I bought when I was fat and im trying to get it tailored to look like a "Modern cut" instead of a business look.
Sorry - shot I think 6 vids that morning. Talking for an hour takes a lot of moisture out:)
why are your lapels different?
Marc Rodriguez
it's a jacket that you can close over the lapels and button them up like a coat.
Great video sir.
I use to do the same thing in a shoe store we would have a customer to say that this shoe is to small we would take it to the back set it on a safe that was in the back and go wait on someone else and go back after we done and give it back and they would thats better we did not do anything to the shoe but let it sit on the safe for a few minutes.
I'm with you on that. Although, if you head to art of manliness, he has some videos on that I believe.
Great insight, brother. Thanks!
Is it worth taking a few pairs of inexpensive jeans to have in to get them fitted? I've never been able to find a pair that felt well despite what I spent.
Antonio....here it is in 2022..you look the same..keep it up....peace
Great video Antonio 👌
Where are you located in Wisconsin? I sell a lot of Men's high-end clothing under the name 'Frieschskys' on eBay and in our physical location in Milwaukee. Our recent tailor passed away and are looking to take our basic alterations to sell the item or sometimes to follow the sale. Hopefully you're close to Milwaukee!
Steve Friesch Sorry, I'm focusing on www.realmenrealstyle.com so I'm not accepting any custom clothing projects at the moment
Thanks Antonio! Another great video :)
It's the information that is important, and we can life with- wait for it- a little less style! Thanks.
I'd say learn how to tailor/taper your trousers and shirts .. as I did , the only thing I do is take my blazer/suit jacket to get it tailored simply because I do not wish to deal with that problem hahaha
My largest problem I have in my shop. I have potential clients call. One I got she wanted the sleeves let out of a jacket. She wanted to know if I could do that. I said I would have to see it because if there is not enough seam there I can't. She kept on that it was "blue jean" (denim) fabric can I do it. Again I have to see it. I lost the client and a contract with her company because I would not commit to if I could let it out or not without seeing it. My luck would have been I say yes and I have no seam allowance to let it out with. Another tried to get me to commit if I could repair holes in a leather jacket. He was not making much sense where the holes were. Again, I would have to see if before I coule tell him anything. It does not hurtmy feelings he did not show up, I felt like that was one I didn't want to touch. He also gave the impression he expected it to be fixed right then.
This can be applied to more than just tailoring great vid
I bought my suits while i started my weight loss. Pretty much drinking nothing but water... and i rapidly lost weight lol.... anyway, the 46R that i bought, i returned for a 44R. It fit perfectly, now im a 42R (if not a 41R) so is trying to tailor a 44 to a 42 worth it? Shoulders do seem boxy in the Calvin Klein cut
This video was very informative! Thank you! Btw, is it possible for tailors to make trousers a bit bigger if the trousers are a bit tight around the legs?
great video, won't be surprised if i do need work
Is it possible to tailor a sweater because I have a few sweaters that are too big
Antonio, if a tailor says a suit jacket fits good but I'm asking to get the jacket fitted. Is this a sign that he cannot adjust the jacket? Thanks.
when i want to get a pair of pants tailored should i wear the pants there or just carry them with me?
Great info & much appreciated. I live in Milwaukee & was hoping you knew any good tailor recommendations in the area?
DJ PC Baby! He’s a tailor in downtown Milwaukee
This video should be updated.
Can I add a vent or a double vent to a no vent suit jacket? Thanks.
Great!
so i've been given a thom browne heavy weight denim coat yet the sleeves are too big by 10 inchs and the chest by about 5inchs would it be possible to tailor it of since it's so big would it not be possible? thanks
Does anyone know how much it would be approximately to slim down the sleeves and taper them on a jacket? I got a great suit for sale and I’m a skinnier guy and so the sleeves are just too big. Thanks
How in the world did i ended up here?
Woah look how young you are here
Wisconsin!!!??? Where??? I'm a Badger too!!!
What about chinos ?
i am a professional seamsteamist,i get alot of people that want me to do alterations for pants,dresses of all kinds,and short they think that i should charge 10 dollars,how stuip they take me to be.and the worst thing about it they want me to do sewing on garments that do not look worth know,when they tell you how they want their garment sewn it is not right you tell them it is wrong,than they want to argue with you.and than the customers want to blame you for the garment not sewn right.
Great video, I was really curious about this stuff because I am looking around for a tailor in my area. Thanks for the info!
Thanks dude
lots of talk,,,,not much said....
THIS IS MY BOY ANTONIO WE GOT THE SAME NAME
Preach!
Hey This goes to everybody but primarily to you Antonio,
Could you please break down the 4 dressing categories i.e.; white tie, black tie, business and business casual?
Thnaks
Great video Antonion,
I am really wondering how hard it is to learn tailoring , so we don't have to face such situations. I mean, getting custom clothes is really a hustle, because it is costly and it is really hard to find a good tailor. and I am thinking about the worst case, will it take 3 years to be able to learn how to make a jacket , trouser and a shirt. I think I will start doing that, even if it takes 3 years, after that I will be always able to make my own clothes
Do u tip the tailor?
A man should be able to sew on his own shirt button.
Where in Wisconsin?
lol the prices are prob enough for another shirt
0:15 He would appreciate it if you would like him 'down there'.
What is this??????
Angies List
HAHAHA THATS COOL TO KNOW I FROM UKRAINE TOO.
What? You can add length to shirts? Tf how 😂
well if ur treated like crap so why the hell not?
Is $40 for taking my jeans in too much?!
Hell yea that's too much, I had my jeans done for 12$
한국은 수선비 왜이렇게 쌈?
Anybody know a good tailor in Yokohama Japan? Live in Kanazawa-bunko.
SO IS YOUR FRIEND CHARGING THESE FOLKS GOR WORK NOT DONE?
Really, 2 weeks and she didn't do anything ? Your body will change in two weeks ? What was your MOS....BS Cadre ?
In your experience how hard/easy is it too find a quality tailor?
I literally fly across the country to go to my dentist - because I found the skill difference is enormous in that industry! lol
Respect your tailor!!...oh come man who walks into any business and disrespects a tradesman they need help from. Talk about prices dude that's why I came here. ..respect is lesson you may well need to learn your self...price guide on alterations is what this video should be all about. Please go back to video school and learn time in motion.
"no one knows international womens day"
dude, wtf... it is advertised EVERYWHERE
on the other hand, ask some women when international mens day is, hell, ask some men...did YOU know it even exists? let alone which day it is?
im gonna put this major gaff down to the video being posted in 2012, but even thats no excuse..
being a manjina might be stylish, but its not worth your soul
What justifies this video being over twelve minutes long?
Inflation
...Apparently with hot air.
Seriously though: you can make videos however you like, but I ended up turning this off in frustration because there was so much beating around the bush when I simply wanted a direct and concise answer to the titular question
get stuffed..