Meg the Tailor

Meg the TailorMeg the TailorMeg the Tailor

Meg the Tailor

Meg the TailorMeg the TailorMeg the Tailor
  • Home

Tailoring and custom sewing.

Make it weird. Mend it well.

Make it weird. Mend it well.Make it weird. Mend it well.Make it weird. Mend it well.
Services
Prices

Tailoring and custom sewing.

Make it weird. Mend it well.

Make it weird. Mend it well.Make it weird. Mend it well.Make it weird. Mend it well.
Services
Prices

Contact Meg

I work out of my home studio and see clients by appointment. Reach out here!

Attach Files
Attachments (0)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Services & info

  • Tailoring & Alterations
    Hems, repairs, fit adjustments, and reworking pieces you already love.
  • Custom & Bespoke Projects
    One-of-a-kind garments, non-apparel projects, and creative collaborations.
  • Martial Arts Gear
    Hakama, gi, obi, and sword bags—tailored for training, or daily practice.
  • Sewing Machine Rentals
    Access to home sewing and some specialty machines for your own projects (coming soon).

Turnaround times vary based on project size—simple tailoring may be ready in a week or two, while larger custom projects may take 6–8 weeks.

Tailoring price list

Attachments & Repairs

Add/Replace Buttons

$5-10

Hook and Eye / Snap

$10

Apply patch (decorative)

$7

Patch hole/rip (small-large)

$10-30

Turn collar

$32

Turn Cuffs

$28

Seam restitch or reinforce

$10+

Restitch fallen hem

$15

Blouses, Shirts, Dresses

Plain hem

$24

T-shirt (coverstitch)

$23

Hem sweatshirt

$38

Take in sides (waist)

$25

Take in sides (thru hem)

$30+

Shorten straps

$20+

Shorten sleeves

$25+

Replace zipper (skirt)

30+

Hem skirt or dress

$32-62

Replace Zipper (dress)

$35+

Jackets, Coats, Blazers

Replace zipper

$50+

Take in Jacket sides

$50+

Shorten Sleeves (jacket or coat)

$40-65

Take in sleeves: underarm seam

$35+

Pants, Trousers, Jeans

Pants hem standard

$20

Dress pants serged/blind-hemmed

$24

Wide leg pants hemmed

$28

Jeans hem (regular)

$24

Jeans hem (wide leg)

$30

Jeans (original hem)

$45

Replace jeans zipper

$35

Waist/seat in or out (pants, trousers)

$30+

Take in Waist (jeans)

$35+

Taper Legs

$35-55

Insert/replace elastic waistband

$35

Martial arts gear & preorders

I’m currently accepting pre-orders for dojo gear, including:

  • Hakama
  • Gi (training uniform tops)
  • Obi (belts, custom sizes)
  • Sword Bags (tanto & bokken sizes)

Pieces can be personalized with embroidery (names, logos, or designs). Pre-

Obi

$45

Gi - Premium

$110

Gi - Lightweight/practice

$80

Hakama

$130

Bags

$45

If you need sliding scale pricing, please don’t hesitate to ask. Use the pre-order form or start a conversation about a custom order in the contact form. Check back soon for a full online shop!

Preorder form

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Copyright © 2025 Meg the Tailor - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept