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atlgirl · Gucci

Alterations Fees?

Lilykind · Hermes

Does the quality of her work justify the price tag?

Those are pretty much the same rates I pay for my tailor. My tailor is in Beverly Hills, has a few celebs on his client roster, and does SUPERB work.

Elle · Hermes

$7 to sew up pockets seems a bit much - as inept as I am with a sewing machine, that's one thing I feel confident doing myself and it takes all of 60 seconds a pair.

I usually pay $10 to have a hem done, so I guess $15 a pair doesn't sound outrageous.

bumblebee · Coach

it seems a bit high, but it really depends on what type of pants you are talking about. if they are a very nice dress pant that is lined, that's probably fair. for a pair of khakis, i don't think it should cost more than $8-10. i've never had pockets removed, so i can't help on that one.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

i agree that sewing pockets shut is *very* easy so $7 seems excessive there--esp. if that's allegedly a "discount." tbh, it sounds like she may be trying to hustle you a bit. my tailor (may he rest in peace ) used to charge me $10 for hemming jeans and he always did an excellent job. in fact every piece he ever altered was done with such care and attention to detail. and he was the nicest man too...i miss him.

anyway, sorry for the tangent but i think you may be getting overcharged and she may think she can because you've been going to her for so long that you have no other options. you should just tell her the prices are creeping up and if it doesn't stop, you'll have to take your business elsewhere. maybe try to sugarcoat a bit but still make her realize that she has to keep your business and shouldn't just take it for granted. good luck!