Not every alteration involves a suit or formal gown — most of our work is on the everyday clothes you wear all the time. A favorite blouse that’s slightly too long. A sweater with sleeves that hang past your wrists. Shorts that need hemming. A skirt that fits everywhere except the waist.
At Imperial Alterations, we give the same attention and expertise to your casual wardrobe as we do to formal wear. Our tailors work with every type of casual garment: blouses, t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, dress shirts, skirts, shorts, and more. We handle all fabrics — cotton, linen, jersey, denim, wool knits, and synthetics.
Common casual alterations include hemming, taking in or letting out, sleeve shortening, shoulder adjustment, and general repairs like replacing zippers, fixing seams, and patching. Most of these are quick, affordable, and make a noticeable difference in how your clothes fit and feel.
Visit our Hoboken or Jersey City location. Walk-ins welcome, or book an appointment.
1. Bring Your Clothes In
Visit our Hoboken or Jersey City location with the garments you want altered. No appointment needed for casual items — walk-ins are welcome during all business hours.
2. Quick Assessment
Our tailor will look at each piece, discuss what you’d like done, and give you an exact quote. Most casual alterations are straightforward and affordable.
3. Fast Turnaround
Standard turnaround is 1–2 weeks. Simple repairs and hems are great candidates for same-day service. Multiple items can be done together — many customers bring in several pieces at once.
4. Pickup
We’ll contact you when everything is ready. Try items on in-store if you’d like to verify the fit.
Starting prices. Exact cost at free consultation.
| Alteration | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Blouse/top sides in | $45 and up |
| Blouse/top hem | $35 and up |
| Sleeve shortening | $25-$45 |
| Sweater sides in | $45 |
| Skirt hem (plain) | $45 |
| Skirt waist in/out | $45 |
| Shorts hem | |
| Replace zipper | $60-$85 |
| Repair stitch | $15-$35 |
| New button | $5-$10 |
Leather: +$20 per area. Rush: +20%. Same-day: +30%. Full pricing →
Absolutely. Clothes that fit well look better regardless of how much they cost. A $30 blouse that’s tailored to your body will look more polished than an expensive one that doesn’t fit right. Many of our most popular alterations — hemming, taking in sides, shortening sleeves — are affordable ($25-$45) and make a noticeable difference in how your everyday clothes look and feel.
We alter all types of casual clothing: blouses, tops, t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, sweatshirts, dress shirts, skirts, shorts, and more. We work with all fabrics including cotton, linen, jersey, knit, denim, and synthetics. If you can wear it, we can probably alter it.
Basic casual alterations are very affordable. Hemming a blouse or top starts at $35. Taking in sides starts at $55. Shortening sleeves from $25. Adding or restoring darts from $25-$35. Button replacement from $5-$10. We provide exact pricing at your free consultation — no surprises.
Yes, and we encourage it. Many customers do a seasonal wardrobe update — bringing in 4–5 pieces at once for hemming, fit adjustments, and repairs. This is efficient for both you and us. Our tailor will assess each piece individually and give you a total quote.
Yes. We handle all types of garment repairs — torn seams ($15-$35), broken zippers ($45-$85), missing buttons ($5-$10), and fabric patches ($18-$45). Don’t throw away a favorite piece of clothing because of a minor issue — repairs are often quick and inexpensive.
