What is the difference between tailoring and alterations?
Tailoring refers to creating a garment that is custom-fitted for the wearer. Of course, since the garment is custom-fit, it looks really, really good on the person for whom it was made. Tailoring can be a custom fit for an item that has been purchased in a store, or a piece that the wearer has had created specifically for him or her. Read more about having Midi create peices for your wardrobe, or for special occassions, on the From Fabric to Fabulous page.
Alterations are less extensive changes to the garment that also change the way the garment fits, and are usually focused on one particular fit area. It could be as simple as taking up the hem on a pair of pants or shortening a sleeve.
Tailoring is usually more costly than having alterations done, but is absolutely worth it because of the huge difference it makes in the look and fit of your clothes, which ultimately makes a difference in how you feel about your look... or your whole day!! Call or email Midi to discuss your needs and make an appointment
610.751.4587 [email protected]
Pricing for alterations are as follows...
Delivery service is available! When your garments are finished and ready to wear, they can be sellivered to your home, office or event venue! Please see below for pricing!
Trousers
Shorten or Lengthen $17.50
Cuffs $22.50
Lined $22.50
Cuffs lined $27.50
Longer and face $22.50
Shorten with zipper $22.00 & up
Shorten with vents $21.00
Shorten with vents (lined) $26.00
Rehems plain $14.00 cuffs $19.00
Waist in or out $22.50
Waist & seat in or out $22.50
Waist, seat, and crotch /thighs in or out $39.00
Waist in or out (lined) $27.50
Waist & seat in or out (lined) $27.50
Waist, seat, & crotch / thighs (lined) in or out $48.00
Crotch in or out only $30.00
Repair crotch $40.00
Refinish hems plain bottoms $22.50
Refinish hems on cuffs $27.50
Waist darts $16.00
Hips in $22.00
Hips in (lined) $28.00
Hips in with zipper $35.00
Hips in with zipper (lined )$40.00
Recut Pants $150.00 & up
Taper$30.00Taper (lined )$40.00
Taper with cuffs $35.00
Taper with cuffs (lined) $45.00
New zipper $18.50
New zipper lined $24.00
New zipper (invisible) $22.00
New zipper (invisible lined) $30.00
Shorts: shorten or lengthen $17.50
Shorts: cuffs $22.50
Sport/Dress Coat Alterations
Shorten or lengthen sleeves $40.00
Shorten sleeves (unlined )$28.00 & up
Sleeves longer & face $48.00
Sleeves In $20.00
Sides in or out $50.00
Close vent $40.00 & up
Shorten back $50.00
Shorten collar $130.00
Shorten bottom $140.00 & up
Shoulder pads (each) $37.00
Elbow patches $60.00
Skirts
Shorten or lengthen$24.00 & up
Shorten (lined )$30.00 & up
Longer and face $30.00 & up
Waist in or out (one seam) $28.00 & up
Waist in or out (two seams) $40.00 & up
Waist in or out & sides into hem $45.00 & up
Waist in or out & sides into hem (lined) $55.00 & up
Rehem$20.00Pleated shorten or lengthen $25.00 & up
Skorts shorten or lengthen $25.00 & up
Dress Alterations
Shorten or lengthen $28.00 & up
Shorten (lined) $38.00 & up
Shorten (rolled hem) $32.00 each layer
Lift shoulders from $22.00
Take in darts/seams from $18.00
Create darts from $18.00
Take in underarm from $18.00
Sides in or out $45.00 & up
New zipper $35.00 & up
Shorten straps $22.00 & up
Add bra cups $14.00
Jackets & Coats
Top Coat Alterations
Shorten or lengthen sleeves $45.00
Sleeves longer & face $55.00
Sides in or out $75.00 & up
Shorten bottom $60.00 & up
New pockets $35.00 each
New lining $175.00 & up
Pullovers and Sweaters AlterationsShorten sleeves $20.00
Shorten sleeves (hand sewn) $26.00
Shorten bottom $20.00
Sides in $25.00
Shirts and Blouses Alterations
Shorten sleeves $25.00
Shorten bottom $22.50
Make into short sleeves $18.00
Sides in $28.00
Curtains
Shorten (per 45” width) unlined from $15.00
Shorten (per 45” width) lined from $20.00
Patches and Simple Repairs
Miscellaneous (zippers, buttons, patches)Buttons$4.50 eachButton holes$16.00 each
Sew on patches $6.50 each & up
Sew on patches on lined shoulder $15.00 each & up
Sew on patches on sleeve (lined )$20.00 each & up
Sew on school letter $18.50 each & up
Sew patches on leather Double reg priceSew on stripes on sleeves $40.00 & up
New Zipper in coats $50.00 & up
New snaps $10.00
Tailoring refers to creating a garment that is custom-fitted for the wearer. Of course, since the garment is custom-fit, it looks really, really good on the person for whom it was made. Tailoring can be a custom fit for an item that has been purchased in a store, or a piece that the wearer has had created specifically for him or her. Read more about having Midi create peices for your wardrobe, or for special occassions, on the From Fabric to Fabulous page.
Alterations are less extensive changes to the garment that also change the way the garment fits, and are usually focused on one particular fit area. It could be as simple as taking up the hem on a pair of pants or shortening a sleeve.
Tailoring is usually more costly than having alterations done, but is absolutely worth it because of the huge difference it makes in the look and fit of your clothes, which ultimately makes a difference in how you feel about your look... or your whole day!! Call or email Midi to discuss your needs and make an appointment
610.751.4587 [email protected]
Pricing for alterations are as follows...
Delivery service is available! When your garments are finished and ready to wear, they can be sellivered to your home, office or event venue! Please see below for pricing!
Trousers
Shorten or Lengthen $17.50
Cuffs $22.50
Lined $22.50
Cuffs lined $27.50
Longer and face $22.50
Shorten with zipper $22.00 & up
Shorten with vents $21.00
Shorten with vents (lined) $26.00
Rehems plain $14.00 cuffs $19.00
Waist in or out $22.50
Waist & seat in or out $22.50
Waist, seat, and crotch /thighs in or out $39.00
Waist in or out (lined) $27.50
Waist & seat in or out (lined) $27.50
Waist, seat, & crotch / thighs (lined) in or out $48.00
Crotch in or out only $30.00
Repair crotch $40.00
Refinish hems plain bottoms $22.50
Refinish hems on cuffs $27.50
Waist darts $16.00
Hips in $22.00
Hips in (lined) $28.00
Hips in with zipper $35.00
Hips in with zipper (lined )$40.00
Recut Pants $150.00 & up
Taper$30.00Taper (lined )$40.00
Taper with cuffs $35.00
Taper with cuffs (lined) $45.00
New zipper $18.50
New zipper lined $24.00
New zipper (invisible) $22.00
New zipper (invisible lined) $30.00
Shorts: shorten or lengthen $17.50
Shorts: cuffs $22.50
Sport/Dress Coat Alterations
Shorten or lengthen sleeves $40.00
Shorten sleeves (unlined )$28.00 & up
Sleeves longer & face $48.00
Sleeves In $20.00
Sides in or out $50.00
Close vent $40.00 & up
Shorten back $50.00
Shorten collar $130.00
Shorten bottom $140.00 & up
Shoulder pads (each) $37.00
Elbow patches $60.00
Skirts
Shorten or lengthen$24.00 & up
Shorten (lined )$30.00 & up
Longer and face $30.00 & up
Waist in or out (one seam) $28.00 & up
Waist in or out (two seams) $40.00 & up
Waist in or out & sides into hem $45.00 & up
Waist in or out & sides into hem (lined) $55.00 & up
Rehem$20.00Pleated shorten or lengthen $25.00 & up
Skorts shorten or lengthen $25.00 & up
Dress Alterations
Shorten or lengthen $28.00 & up
Shorten (lined) $38.00 & up
Shorten (rolled hem) $32.00 each layer
Lift shoulders from $22.00
Take in darts/seams from $18.00
Create darts from $18.00
Take in underarm from $18.00
Sides in or out $45.00 & up
New zipper $35.00 & up
Shorten straps $22.00 & up
Add bra cups $14.00
Jackets & Coats
Top Coat Alterations
Shorten or lengthen sleeves $45.00
Sleeves longer & face $55.00
Sides in or out $75.00 & up
Shorten bottom $60.00 & up
New pockets $35.00 each
New lining $175.00 & up
Pullovers and Sweaters AlterationsShorten sleeves $20.00
Shorten sleeves (hand sewn) $26.00
Shorten bottom $20.00
Sides in $25.00
Shirts and Blouses Alterations
Shorten sleeves $25.00
Shorten bottom $22.50
Make into short sleeves $18.00
Sides in $28.00
Curtains
Shorten (per 45” width) unlined from $15.00
Shorten (per 45” width) lined from $20.00
Patches and Simple Repairs
Miscellaneous (zippers, buttons, patches)Buttons$4.50 eachButton holes$16.00 each
Sew on patches $6.50 each & up
Sew on patches on lined shoulder $15.00 each & up
Sew on patches on sleeve (lined )$20.00 each & up
Sew on school letter $18.50 each & up
Sew patches on leather Double reg priceSew on stripes on sleeves $40.00 & up
New Zipper in coats $50.00 & up
New snaps $10.00
Delivery service
All altered/tailored garments will be steamed and pressed to perfection upon completion, and can be delivered to your home, office or event venue, wherever you need them, for a reasonable fee!
Souderton area (Less than 10 mile radius) - Free of Charge
10 - 15 mile radius - $25.00
16 - 30 mile radius - $50.00
+ 30 miles - $75.00 and up
Rush/Expedited Fee(s)
50% added to services
All altered/tailored garments will be steamed and pressed to perfection upon completion, and can be delivered to your home, office or event venue, wherever you need them, for a reasonable fee!
Souderton area (Less than 10 mile radius) - Free of Charge
10 - 15 mile radius - $25.00
16 - 30 mile radius - $50.00
+ 30 miles - $75.00 and up
Rush/Expedited Fee(s)
50% added to services