Haven't had the need for alteration for a long time, but recently got a pair of jeans that is really long.
What's the usual going rate to shorten jeans these days? Do they re-use the original hem to make it look nice?
Cheers!
How much do they charge to alter the length of jeans these days?
browser on 02/03/2013 - 23:20
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Excellent price. Haven't paid that little in a couple of decades.
really, $7 in NSW? It costs $15 here in Adelaide! And that's only cut-and-sew, no fancy re-attaching the original hem or anything.
$18 here in Melbourne for jeans/t-shirts. Just ridiculous.
Just Jeans Castle Hill charge $15 for normal hem and $25 to use the original hem. Alteration shop in same shopping centre charges $18 for normal hem.
About $15 around Campbelltown NSW.
Damn! Jeans was on sale for $29 (from $135), thought it was a good deal, can't believe it will cost as much just to shorten it with original hem.
Number 2 here shows how to shorten the hem yourself. http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/20-easy-tricks-for-improv…
If you happen to travel to Asian countries, they cost really cheap (converted to AU$). I always alter mine when I'm going back to my home country. It's only $2-$3, sometimes less. :)
yeah just to go to those in shopping malls or large departmental stores. I had mine done in Malaysia but it was double charge due to it being a 'rushed job' (done in 2 hours; not sure if the seamstress was being legit or just ripping us tourists off), was about $4 for cut-and-sew but $8 for re-attaching the original hem. I did it anyway because $8 compared to a minimum of $15 here is a no-brainer.
Sounds like you got ripped off to me blablabla23. It should of only cost you half of what you actually paid. I reckon if you're in south east Asia and you suspect that you are getting ripped off then you probably are. Did you try to haggle?
damn. No, didn't really haggle as i didn't see the need to (probably need to turn in my ozbargain badge for saying that but i digress). The thing is i went to 2 alteration shops in the same mall and they both quoted double the 'standard charge' for express.
By the way the workmanship is not too bad but i've seen better.
About 10-12 bucks at Hunter Connection in Sydney CBD.
Where about at Hunter Connection? It's a bit of walk but not too far.
My mother does alterations. Located in Oakleigh South, VIC. Charges about $10 for jeans. Original hem is a bit more. Not sure how much but could find out if you are interested.
What the details of your mothers business in Oakleigh?
Please give her a call. 04 18688883. She is located 1 street away from the Clayton shops centre Rd and clayton Rd. =) unsure what prices she is charging now and when she's available.
She was national head trainer for Alterit / citywide clothing alterations. So she knows what she is doing but but semi retired.
$6-7 , Cabramatta.. at my tailor..
Gave him 20 pairs one time and he charged me 5 bucks.
+1 Cabramatta - ~$8
What is the address in Cabramatta please?
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How do they keep the original hem or do they just replicate it?
Reattach the original one after shortening.
Wow, never thought of that. Thanks.
Has anyone ever gotten done Jeans waist alteration at all? Please inform. Thank you.
Thailand 50 baht ($2)
Free at Uniqlo
The place I go to is pretty cheap. I will put it up for everyone who lives close enough. I think it's about $7-8 a pair. Done on the spot.
Troy Manufactoring
44b Sydney St
St Marys NSW
9673 3503