Tailoring And Alterations

Baryames Cleaners · Since 1922

Tailoring & alterations.
Careful, expert work.

Our tailors take care with every detail, from a simple hem to a full suit. Book a fitting in West Lansing or East Lansing, and you’ll know the price before any work begins.

Choose your store

Prefer to call? West Lansing (517) 321-4553 · East Lansing (517) 332-5009

October: 20% off all alterations. Available at all 11 stores through October 31. Offer details

Pants hemming from $25. See all prices

Miah, a Baryames tailor, sewing at the Creyts and Saginaw store in West Lansing
MiahWest Lansing · Creyts & Saginaw
Farnaz, the Baryames tailor at the East Lansing store
FarnazEast Lansing · Near Frandor
Quick fittingsMost take 15 to 30 minutes
Rush availableOn select garments
Know the priceBefore any work begins
Weekday appointmentsMon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM

Drop-off or fitting

Two easy ways to get it done

Most repairs don’t need a tailor visit. If you already know what you need, any of our 11 stores can take it.

Know what you need?

Drop it off at any of our 11 stores

Zippers, buttons, seams, tears, and hems when you know how many inches. Our tailors do the work, and your garment comes back to the store where you dropped it off.

Find a store near you

Need to be measured?

Get fitted by Miah or Farnaz

For a suit, a dress for an event, or anything you want fitted on you, see a tailor in West Lansing or East Lansing. Walk in Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM, or book a time.

See both fitting locations

Two stores, two tailors

Choose your fitting location

Choose your tailor and see available fitting times. Walk-ins are welcome during tailor hours.

What we alter

From a simple hem
to a better-fitting suit

When you book, pick the fitting that matches your garment. Your tailor reviews the fit and the work needed before getting started.

Pants & everyday wear

Shorten pants and shorts, adjust a waist, take in shirt sides or repair a worn seam.

Fittings to book

  • Pants & shorts15 min
  • Shirts & blouses15 min
  • Skirts20 min
  • Dresses30 min
  • Outerwear15 min

Suits & special occasions

Sport coat sleeves, side seams, dress hems and other fit adjustments for work or an event.

Fittings to book

  • Suit coat20 min
  • Full suit45 min
  • Special occasion dress30 min
  • Prom dress45 min

Repairs & finishing

Zippers, buttons, hooks, patches and small repairs that help keep your clothes in rotation.

Common repairs

  • Replace pant zipper$31
  • Add / replace button$3 each
  • Small patch$7.50+
  • Repair seam, rip or tear$3 per inch

Workmanship

Careful work our customers notice

4.6 out of 5 across 3,000+ local reviews.

“The tailor is very nice and great at coming up with solutions to clothing fixes. Very happy to find someone who can go out of the ordinary with tailoring.”

Courtney S. · Google review, Creyts & Saginaw

“Professional and expert alteration to a jumpsuit. I’m very pleased.”

Ren · Google review, Creyts & Saginaw

“Baryames did a fabulous job with my fall lined coat. Fixed the hole in it and it looks like a brand new coat and charged me little money to do it.”

Cheryl S. · Google review, South Cedar

Three simple steps

How your fitting works

  1. Book a timeChoose your store, garment and an available time, or walk in Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM.
  2. Bring your garmentMeet your tailor to talk through the fit and adjustments.
  3. Confirm the detailsYour tailor confirms the price and your ready date. Most alterations take about two weeks.

Clear pricing

Tailoring & alteration prices

Common prices to help you plan. Final pricing depends on your garment and the work needed.

Clothing adjustments
AlterationPrice
Pants / shorts: adjust length$25
Pants / shorts: take in waist$36
Replace pant zipper$31
Shirt / blouse: take in sides$31
Sport coat: adjust sleeve length$66
Sport coat: adjust side seam$52
Sport coat: adjust center back seam$52
Coat zipper replacement (highest price)$82
Hems, repairs & finishing
AlterationPrice
Repair seam, rip or tear (per inch)$3
Small patch (each)$7.50+
Dress hem (per layer)$33
Replace dress zipper$36
Hook or eye (each)$3
Add / replace button (each)$3
Zipper tab / slide replacement$13
Measurements$20
Belt hole punch (each)$6.50

Your tailor confirms the exact price before the alteration begins. Dress hemming is priced per layer; patches start at the price shown.

Good to know

Before you visit

Questions about a specific garment or a deadline? Call your store.

Do I need an appointment for alterations?

No. Walk-ins are welcome at Creyts & Saginaw and East Lansing, Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM, and booking a fitting holds your time. If you already know what you need, like a hem length or a new zipper, drop it off at any of our 11 stores.

Which fitting should I book?

Choose the one that matches your garment: pants and shorts, shirts and blouses, skirts, dresses, outerwear, suit coats, full suits, special occasion dresses or prom dresses. Not sure? Book a 15-minute consultation.

How long will my alterations take?

Most alterations are ready in about two weeks, depending on the garment and the work involved. Your tailor confirms your ready date. Need it sooner? Rush service is available on select garments; call your store before you come in.

Where can I get a tailoring fitting?

Book with Miah at Creyts & Saginaw in West Lansing, 6334 W. Saginaw Hwy, or with Farnaz at the Point on Grand River near Frandor, 1518 W. Grand River Ave, East Lansing. Tailor hours at both stores are Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, and the scheduler shows open appointment times.

Book online

Ready for a better fit?

Choose the store closest to you. Prefer to call? West Lansing (517) 321-4553 · East Lansing (517) 332-5009