How Much Does It Cost to Tailor a Suit? (2026 prices)
Shorten jacket sleeves from cuff with 123Alterations costs $55 on Long Island and $60 in NYC and $55 in Westchester. A tailor pins and prices it at your home, and you approve the quote before we take anything. Most orders come back in 7–10 days; your card is charged after delivery.
Prices by area
| 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 |
| Hem pants, plain or blind | $28 | $32 | $28 |
What affects the price
- Shorten jacket sleeves from cuff. Non-working buttons
- Working buttonholes. Add-on to sleeves ($35 on Long Island, added as its own line)
- Fabric. Silk, sequins, leather and heavy wool take longer; any fabric line is shown on the quote before you sign.
- Rush. Back in under 5 days: +40% on the rushed items.
- Order size. The trip fee is waived from $75 on Long Island and $90 in NYC.
How we price
- You see these prices before you book.
- At your home, the tailor prices it from this same list.
- You review the quote and sign. That is the most you will pay.
- We charge your saved card once, after delivery.
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Questions
Is the price the same everywhere?
Prices differ between New York City and Long Island and Westchester. Shorten jacket sleeves from cuff: $55 on Long Island and $60 in NYC and $55 in Westchester.
Is there a trip fee?
Only on small orders: $20 Nassau · $25 Suffolk in Long Island under $75; $25 in New York City under $90; $20 in Westchester under $75.
Is there sales tax on alterations in New York?
No. New York excludes tailoring and alterations to clothing from sales tax, including reasonable, separately stated alterations to new clothing.
When do I pay?
Your card is saved at booking and charged once, after delivery, for no more than the quote you signed.