Clothing Alterations/Repairs

Note:  Prices below are approximate and may vary based on fabric, style and project difficulty.​
  • Lined pants and sleeves add $10.00 to the cost 
  • Leather or vinyl, add $5.00 to the cost

​HEMS:
​Pants, Turn and Stitch, Machine                                         $18.00
​Pants, Blind-Hem, Hand or Machine                                  $18.00
​Pants with Cuffs or Vents                                                    $25.00

​Jeans, Turned and Stitched                                                 $18.00
Jeans, Save/Match Original Hem                                       $18.00
​Sleeves, Blind-Hem, Hand or Machine                               $18.00
Sleeves with Cuffs or Vents                                                $25.00 and up
​Jacket Sleeves with No Buttons                                         $30.00
​Suit Jacket Sleeves with Buttons                                       $35.00

​Skirts and Dresses, Blind-Hem                                           $18.00 and up
​Skirts and Dresses with Decor Edge or Slit                      $25.00 and up
Skirts and Dresses, Pleated                                                $25.00 and up
Outerwear, Coats or Jackets                                              $25.00 and up
Lined Skirts, Dresses and Outerwear Add $10.00
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JACKETS:
​Making Slimmer in the Sides                                              $25.00 and up
ZIPPERS:
Pants and Skirts Regular Zipper                      $15.00 and up
​Invisible, Jeans and Dresses                            $12.00 and up
​Jackets and Coats                                             $25.00 and up
​Down                                                                    $30.00 and up
Pockets                                                                $15.00 and up

BUTTONS:
Resew Button                                                     $2.00 min.
​New Button                                                         $2.00 plus button cost
​Hook and Eye, Clasp                                         $2.00 min.
​Button holes                                                       $3.00

​MISCELLANEOUS:
Repair/Alter Waist or Hip                                 $15.00 and up
Repair Damaged Hem                                      $10.00 and up
​Repair Damaged Seam                                    $10.00 and up
​Rip In-Seam, Pants, Jeans, Shirt                     $5.00 and up
​Repair Hole or Tear                                           $10.00 and up
​Repair/Alter Strap                                              $5.00 and up
​Resew Belt Loop                                                $5.00 and up

​WEDDING GOWN ALTERATIONS:
  • A bodice alteration can cost $30 for a simple dress to $100 or more for a dress with boning or beading that needs to be removed, then reinserted or reapplied.
  • ​A hem might run $50 for a simple dress to $100 or more for a multi-layered dress.
  • ​Sleeve alterations usually run between $40 and $80, depending on how much decoration or beading is on the sleeves.
  • Buslting a gown ranges between $20 and $60.
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Sewing Machine/Serger Repairs

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OFFERING:
  • Free estimates
  • Parts and service for most major brands (including Pfaff, Elna, Bernina,                  Viking, Brother, Necchi, Singer, Janome, New Home, Kenmore and many others)
  • Fast turn around

PRICES:
Tune up:  Most sewing machines                                      $99.95
Tune up:  Computerized machines                                  $119.95
Tune up:  Sergers                                                                $129.95
Any needed repairs                                                          Additional

Note: Tune-ups include cleaning, oiling and all major adjustments.

Scissors Sharpening

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PRICES:
Small scissors (embroidery, etc.)                              $4.00
Fabric shears 7-9 inch                                                 $8.00
Fabric shears 7-9 inch (Knife Edge)                        $10.00
Industrial/Tailor shears  10-12 inch                           $9.00
Kitchen/Paper shears                                                  $7.00
Pinking shears                                                             $10.00
Special shears                                                             $12.00               

Knife Sharpening

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PRICES:
Pocket knives                                                              $4.00
Kitchen knives (3 - 6 inch blade length)                  $5.00
Kitchen knives (6 - 9 inch blade length)                  $6.00
Kitchen knives( 9 - 12 inch blade length)                $7.00
Kitchen knives (12 - 16 inch blade length)              $9.00
Corrugated knives                                                       Add $2.00/knife

Garden/Shop Tools

Pruning shears, hand pruners, axes, hatchets,            Call for pricing
wood shop tools, etc.