Tailoring a suit with 123Alterations usually means a few items: shortening the sleeves ($55), taking in the jacket ($70) and hemming the trousers ($28) on Long Island. Working buttonholes and shoulder work cost more. You see every line before you sign.
| Alteration | Long Island | New York City | Westchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorten jacket sleeves from cuffNon-working buttons | $55 | $60 | $55 |
| Working buttonholesAdd-on to sleeves | +$35 | +$40 | +$35 |
| Shorten sleeves from shoulder | $150 | $165 | $150 |
| Suit jacket take in, sides/back | $70 | $80 | $70 |
| Take in / let out waist | $40 | $45 | $40 |
| Hem pants, plain or blind | $28 | $32 | $28 |
| Taper legs | $40 | $45 | $40 |
The three fixes most suits need
Sleeve length, jacket waist and trouser hem. Your tailor pins all three in one visit, and each is a line on your quote.
Jacket prices
- Shorten sleeves from the cuff: $55 (LI), $60 (NYC)
- Working buttonholes, added to sleeves: $35 (LI)
- Take in sides/back: $70 (LI), $80 (NYC)
- Shorten sleeves from the shoulder: $150 (LI)
Trouser prices
- Hem: $28 (LI), $32 (NYC)
- Waist in or out: $40 (LI)
- Taper legs: $40 (LI)
Where the money goes
Working buttonholes and shoulder work take the longest, which is why they cost the most. If the shoulders don’t fit, a different size may be the better buy.
Is a cheap suit worth tailoring?
Add up the lines you need and compare with the price of the suit. Sleeves and a hem often make an inexpensive suit look far better; shoulder work rarely pays off on one.
Get fitted without leaving the house
A tailor comes to your home, pins everything and prices it from the posted list. Promised turnaround is 7–10 days, or under 5 days with rush (+40% on rushed items). Some suit work needs a second fitting, included in your quote unless it says otherwise. Book your fitting or read how a suit should fit.
Questions
Can a jacket be shortened?
Sometimes, by a small amount, but pocket placement limits it. Your tailor checks at the fitting.
Can you fit a groom's party in one visit?
Yes. Book one visit at one address and list every suit so we hold enough time.