Your complete guide to our alteration services, pricing, turnaround times, locations, and more. Find quick answers below or browse our detailed FAQs.
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We have two locations in New Jersey:
Hoboken (Flagship)
66 Hudson St, Suite 303, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: (848) 216-2939
Jersey City
16 Bright St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: (551) 751-7555
Hoboken: Monday–Friday 10 AM – 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Closed Sunday
Jersey City: Tuesday–Friday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 7 PM, Closed Monday & Saturday
Between our two locations, we’re open every day of the week.
Walk-ins are always welcome at both locations. However, we recommend scheduling an appointment to guarantee your time slot, especially for bridal fittings and complex projects. You can book online or call us directly.
New to alterations? Check our getting started guide for what to expect on your first visit.
Yes! We offer free consultations at both locations. Bring your garment in and our experienced tailors will assess the work needed, discuss options, and provide an exact quote—no obligation.
See our first visit guide for everything you need to know.
We work with virtually every type of garment: dresses, suits, pants, jeans, blouses, coats, jackets, leather garments, wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, military uniforms, cultural garments, and more. If it’s fabric, we can likely alter it. The only thing we don’t do is shoe repair. See our full pricing page for 400+ services.
Absolutely—wedding dress alterations are one of our core specialties. We handle hemming, bustles, bodice adjustments, strap alterations, adding cups, neckline reshaping, and more. We recommend starting 2–3 months before your wedding and plan for 2–3 fittings to ensure a perfect fit.
View bridal alteration pricing or book your bridal appointment.
Yes, we alter bridesmaid dresses regularly. We can hem, take in the bust or waist, adjust straps, and more. If your entire bridal party needs alterations, we can accommodate group appointments.
Yes. We offer full suit tailoring including jacket tapering, sleeve shortening, shoulder adjustments, pants hemming and tapering, waist adjustments, and more. Whether it’s for a job interview, wedding, or everyday wear, we’ll make sure it fits perfectly.
Yes, we alter leather jackets, pants, skirts, and vests. Leather alterations carry a +$20 surcharge per alteration area due to the specialized tools and techniques required.
Yes! We handle all types of garment repairs: zipper replacement (starting at $45), button replacement (from $5), torn seam repair (from $15), patching (from $18), and more. See our pricing page for the full list. Bring it in and we’ll take a look.
Pricing depends on the garment type and work needed. A few common starting prices:
We have 400+ services on our full pricing page. For an exact quote, visit us for a free consultation.
We can provide general price ranges over the phone, text, or email. Check our pricing page for starting prices on 400+ services. For an exact quote, we recommend bringing your garment in for a free consultation so our tailor can assess the specific work needed. You can reach us at (848) 216-2939 (Hoboken) or (551) 751-7555 (Jersey City), or email contact@imperialalterations.com.
Our standard turnaround is 2 weeks for most alterations. Wedding dress alterations require approximately 2 months with 2–3 fittings. Turnaround may vary depending on current workload and complexity of the project. Need it sooner? See our rush and same-day options.
Yes! We offer rush service with a 20% surcharge for faster turnaround, and same-day service with a 30% surcharge. Wedding dress rush is 35% due to complexity, subject to availability and current workload. If you have a deadline, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Learn more on our same-day alterations page with a full turnaround comparison table.
We accept all major credit and debit cards, cash, and Venmo.
Yes, someone else can pick up on your behalf. Just let us know in advance and make sure they have your name and order details.
See our order pickup guide for full details on hours and what to bring.
We’ll notify you by text when your order is ready for pickup. You can also call or text us at any time to check on the status: (848) 216-2939 (Hoboken) or (551) 751-7555 (Jersey City).
For full pickup hours and details, see our order pickup page.
Hoboken: Street parking and nearby municipal garages are available. The closest garage is at 66 Hudson Place.
Jersey City: Street parking is available on Bright St and surrounding blocks.
Many of our customers also use rideshare services or public transit.
We stand behind our work. If something doesn’t fit right after your alteration, bring it back within 30 days and we’ll make it right at no additional charge. Please note that adjustments must be for the original alteration work performed.
Yes, we offer custom tailoring services including custom pants and other bespoke work. Visit us for a consultation to discuss your custom project, fabric options, and timeline.