PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Tailor / Seamstress cost in the UK
£15–£25 per hour. Typically £18.
A tailor or seamstress charges about £15 to £25 an hour, and around £18 is typical for hemming, relining and similar work. Specialist bridal work and city tailors charge more, and many jobs are priced per item instead.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a tailor / seamstress cost in the UK?
| Low end | £15 | a home seamstress doing simple work |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £18 | what most people pay |
| High end | £25 | bridal or specialist tailoring |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Type of work — bridal and beading work is often charged at a higher hourly rate
- Per item or per hour — simple jobs are often priced per item rather than by time
- Experience — a trained tailor charges more than a home seamstress
- Fabric — delicate fabrics take a tailor longer to sew, so more hours are billed
- Location — city tailors charge more than home-based seamstresses in towns
- Urgency — short-notice alterations before an event cost more per hour
WHAT YOU GET
What a tailor / seamstress visit includes
Takes: From under an hour for a hem to several hours for relining or bridal work. Not included: Fabric, zips, linings and other materials are usually charged on top of the tailor's time.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common tailor and seamstress jobs
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Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
How to pay less
- Ask the tailor or seamstress for a fixed per-item price on simple jobs
- Use a home-based seamstress for mending and simple alterations
- Bundle several tailor or seamstress jobs into one visit
Before you book
- Ask whether the tailor charges per hour or per item, and get an estimate
- Bring the garment clean and with any shoes or accessories for fitting
- Agree a completion date if you need the garment for an event
- Ask whether you or the tailor supplies materials and how they are charged
Tailor / Seamstress cost: questions people ask
Usually about £15 to £25 an hour, with around £18 typical. Bridal and specialist work is charged at higher rates.
A hem may take under an hour, while relining or bridal work can take several hours spread over fittings.
Simple jobs are usually cheaper as a fixed per-item price. Hourly charging suits complex or unusual work.
Many seamstresses alter or make curtains and soft furnishings, usually priced by the job.
Fabric, zips, linings and other materials are charged on top. Ask for them to be listed.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK seamstress price lists and an alterations cost guide. Each tailor sets their own rate.
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