How much do alterations cost where you live?

[CDNSushi]

That is awesome! A complete list! :-D

Luckily, no furs, but I currently AM having a pair of leather pants re-finished all the way down one side, as they started to come apart at the seam. Only $12 (Jpn. equiv).

But so far, from what I can see from what people are posting here, I am neither at an advantage nor at a loss getting my clothing altered before I leave Japan or waiting till I arrive in Canada. But I do expect our Wizard of BC may have some business from me in the way of moving kilt buckles. Lol.

Here's the alteration list from my dry cleaner in Dallas. Copied it from their posted sign. Prices in USD:
Hem $10
Waist $14
Taper shirt/blouse $14
Taper sleeve $10
Hem sleeve $12
Dart back $10
Taper Jacket $25
Zipper $14

Hope this helps.
And if your garment is a fur which needs alteration, check out this price list, and open your wallet.

[Riverkilt]

Only experience I've had was years ago when Utilikilts were still pretty new and construction was subcontracted out got an original that first washing half the hem came loose. Took it to a Navajo lady who did sewing that worked out of the local coin operated laundry. She made it good as new for $10.

[KiltedKnome]

There is an antique sewing machine in the guest room....we could open it up and you could do your own repairs!

[CDNSushi]

There is an antique sewing machine in the guest room....we could open it up and you could do your own repairs!

Awfully kind of you, Bobbi... :-) Actually, I'm shipping a more modern machine back to Canada with me. But there are still some things (like taking in waists) that are just kinda a pain in the butt to do and would rather have someone take care of for me... Outsourcing my life, one little bit at a time, so to speak. I generally draw the line where someone else can do something a lot quicker than me, and probably far better too.