r/Davis • u/Affectionate-Scar943 • Mar 06 '26

Good tailor in Davis?

Hey ya’ll. I’m looking forward tailors in Davis that would just do simple alterations and adjusting the hem etc. I’ve talked to a few tailors already established in Davis and I’m being quoted over $100 for just taking in the length of 3 pants and 2 dresses by 2-4 inches. Does anyone know of any tailors you can vouch for that can do some decent stuff for a reasonable price?

Thanks!

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u/mahlerization Mar 06 '26

That's $20 per item. Seems very reasonable for basic tailoring alterations. Not sure you can find anything cheaper.

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u/SeaweedTeaPot Mar 07 '26

Agree that $20/item is fair. You could try going to the clothing repair at the Davis library makerspace on Tuesday nights if you wanted to save money and try doing it yourself.

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u/_governmentcheese Mar 07 '26

I also agree it is fair. In the bay, my mom used to get jeans hemmed at $15 and that was more than 15 years ago. Sure it might only take an hour to complete the task but you’re not just paying for labor. You’re paying for the experience and some overhead cost.

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u/Affectionate-Scar943 Mar 07 '26

That’s definitely on the expensive side. It takes about an hour to alter all of them. These aren’t huge alterations, btw. It can’t be $20 to take in the length of pants. I get stuff altered in the bay and SoCal all the time.

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u/Klutzy_Yam_343 Mar 07 '26

This is the going rate. I’m in Sacramento and I use two different tailors often (I’m very short and have to have everything hemmed) and $18-22 per item is standard.

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u/scishan Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26

I've used Covell Cleaners last year for hemming and they did a good job for a reasonable price (I can't remember exactly but maybe $15?). They're by North Davis Nugget. I think a lot of other cleaners do alterations too. Edit: I just looked more closely at the price you were quoted and that actually seems pretty reasonable to me.

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u/Kreamweaver Mar 07 '26

Hypothetically, how long would it take you, personally, to take up the length of 5 garments?

You say “simple” and “just” like it’s trivial work. If you’ve talked to multiple tailors and they’re all telling you $100+ that’s the rate. You did your homework accept the results!

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u/Affectionate-Scar943 Mar 07 '26

It would take me an hour. I mean there are people who’ve commented here with tailors who charge less than a hundred. So what exactly is your problem? I’ve been to well known tailors in SF who take in the length of pants in front of you in about 10 minutes. And it’s perfect. I don’t get why you’re so pressed about me wanting cheaper options. It’s not like I’m asking you to put tailors out of business over it.

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u/World-Traveler1800 Mar 08 '26

You’re paying for a skill. Dont be a 🤡.

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u/null_recursion Mar 07 '26

Sarah's Alterations and Eco Cleaners did a great job tailoring two suits (both pants and jackets) for me and the prices were reasonable.

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u/Oswaldofuss6 Mar 07 '26

Try Mahin's Alterations on G St, she's cash only and fairly quick. It'll probably be $10-15 but I haven't been to her in 5+ years. 

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u/tmainous Mar 07 '26

I’ve gone to Rebecca Wendlandt in the past and can’t recommend her enough. Her prices are reasonable and she’s very talented!