I am happy to work with schools and business bulk alteration and construction orders on uniforms and/or costumes. Please submit an estimate request.

 

Non-Formal Alterations

 

Non-formal Dress Alteration

Add $10 to each procedure for lined garment and/or add $10 to each procedure for fine silk fabric and/or add $9 to each procedure for top stitching

Alteration TypePrice
Take in/out sides up to sleeve$20
Take in/out sides through sleeves, reset sleeves$25
Take in/out center seam$17
Take in through zipper, reset zipper$32
Shorten waist/back$28
Raise shoulders, reset collar OR sleeves$36
Raise shoulders, reset collar AND sleeves$42
Reduce shoulders$35
Lower Armhole (Add 15 for sleeves)$20
Shorten/lengthen sleeves$20
Shorten/lengthen sleeves, vented or detailed$36
Shorten spaghetti strap$20
Shorten bodice from waist$28
Take in/out sides, through waist OR hem$25
Take in/out sides, through waist AND hem$38
Take in through zipper, reset zipper and waist$36
Shorten hem, plain$25
Shorten hem, vented$36
Bias cut hem, sheer, stretch$35
Chiffon, each full layer$35
Shorten from waist w/ elastic only$36
Shorten from waist & reshaping$65
Take in sides through sleeves$28
Take in/make darts$18
Shorten sleeves, under 1"$22
Shorten sleeves over 1"$28
Shorten hem$22

 

Skirt Alteration

Add $10 to each procedure for lined garment and/or add $10 to each procedure for fine silk fabric and/or add $9 to each procedure for top stitching

Alteration TypePrice
Take in/out sides$20.00
Take in/out sides, through waist OR hem$25.00
Take in/out sides, through waist AND hem$38.00
Take in through zipper, reset zipper and waist$36.00

 

Skirt Hem Alteration

Alteration TypePrice
Shorten hem, plain$25.00
Shorten hem, vented$36.00
Bias cut hem, sheer, stretch$35.00
Chiffon, each full layer$35.00
Shorten from waist w/ elastic only$36.00
Shorten from waist & reshaping$65.00

 

Blouse/Shirt Alteration

Add $10 to each procedure for lined garment and/or add $10 to each procedure for fine silk fabric and/or add $9 to each procedure for top stitching

Alteration TypePrice
Take in sides$20.00
Take in sides through sleeves$28.00
Take in/make darts$18.00
Shorten sleeves, under 1"$22.00
Shorten sleeves over 1"$28.00
Shorten hem$22.00

 

Pant Alteration

Add $10 to each procedure for lined garment and/or $9 for each procedure for top-stitching

Alteration TypePrice
Take in/out waist and seat$24
Take in/out waist from side$28
Take in/out seat$17
Take in/out crotch$20
Take in/out waist-seat-crotch$38
Flatten hips$26
Taper legs$20
Hem bottoms, plain$20
Hem bottoms, cuff$25

Jeans Alteration

*For Repiars – up to 2″ – each add’l inch is 5 round up to nearest inch

Alteration TypePrice
Shorten hem, top-stitch$25
Shorten hem, reattach original bottom$36
Take in/out seat$17
Repair Holes*$10

 

 

Bridal Classic Gown

Add $20 to each procedure for appliqued lace

Bridal Alteration – Classic Gown

Alteration TypePrice
Take in/out sides$48
Take in/out sides with sleeves$56
Take in through zipper$48
Take in through zipper with loops and buttons$58
Take in princess seams$40
Shorten bodice from waist$28 per hour
Ease in front$27
Add bra cups$17
Raise shoulders, sleeveless$38
Shorten sleeves$32
Taper sleeves$33
Raise shoulders with sleeves$56
Reduce/narrow shoulders$45
Shorten straps (both)$27
Neckline or halter in$38
Reshape/restyle neckline$55
Take in/out sides on skirt, each layer$28
Add corset back$85
Add boning, each seam$12
Add belt/sash into the zipper$28
Beading/re-beading$28 per hour

 

Bridal Hem Alteration – Classic Gown

Alteration TypePrice
Cut edge, each$45
Satin/silk, rolled$65
Hair braid, stitched on$75
Hair braid, enclosed$95
Lace/fancy$145
Lining, rolled hem$50
Lining with crinoline$40
Shorten from waistline and re-shape skirt$195
Remove train, plain$30 ea layer
Remove train, lace$45 ea layer
Beading/re-beading$28 per hour

 

Bridal Bustle Train – Classic Gown

Alteration TypePrice
Bustle (sweep train, 1-3 pts) under or over$25
Bustle over (4+ pts.)$35
Bustle under (4+ pts.)$40
Add wrist loop for train$20

 

Bridal Other Alterations – Classic Gown

Alteration TypePrice
Move/add snaps, hooks and eyes$5 ea
Open or close slit$25
Line/blind neck or armholes$32
Shorten belt plain$20
Shorten belt fancy$28
Add bra straps$12
Add button decoration at the back zipper (Add 15 for loops)$47

 

 

Bridal Modern Gown

Slimmer cut skirt, no boning, no crinoline layers (add $20 to each procedure for appliqued lace)

Bridal Alteration – Modern Gown

Alteration TypePrice
Take in/out sides$35
Take in/out thru zipper$42
Take in/out thru zipper with loops and buttons$48
Take in princess seams$32
Ease in front$28
Add bra cups$17
Reshape/restyle neckline$55
Add corset back$85
Take in skirt, each layer$28
Add boning, each seam$12
Shorten bodice from waist$28 per hour
Beading/re-beading$28 per hour

 

Bridal Hem Alteration – Modern Gown

Alteration TypePrice
Cut edge, each$35
Satin/silk, rolled$55
Hem & lining, enclosed$65
Lace/fancy$100
Hair braid, stitched on$60
Hair braid, enclosed$75
Lining$25
Shorten from waistline, re-shape skirt$140
Remove train, plain$30 each layer
Remove train, lace/fancy$45 each layer

 

Bridal Bustle – Modern Gown

Alteration TypePrice
1 point, over/under$15
Bustle over (4+ pts.)3 points, over/under$25
4+ points over/under$35

 

Bridesmaid/Formal Dress

(add $15 to each procedure for appliqued lace)

Bridesmaid/Formal Alteration

Alteration TypePrice
Take in/out sides to sleeve, with boning$38
Take in/out thru zipper$32
Take in princess seams, plain$28
Take in princess seams, chiffon ruched$42
Ease in front$28
Add bra cups$17
Reshape/re-style neckline, plain$45
Re-style neckline, detailed$58
Lower armhole$25
Raise shoulders$32
Shorten spaghetti straps$20
Take in sides on skirt below waist$25
Shorten bodice from waist$28 per hour
Any other work, such as creating sleeves, straps, or additional details to be tailored is assessed at appointment$28 per hour

 

Bridesmaid/Formal Hem Alteration

Alteration TypePrice
Chiffon, each layer$35
Chiffon, each layer, extra wide$42
Lining, each layer$20
Main & lining, enclosed$55
Main & lining, enclosed with braid$68
Shorten from waist, re-shape skirt$90
Any other work$28 per hour

 

Outerwear

 

Outerwear Alterations – Overcoat, Wool Jacket, Parka Coat, Ski Jacket 

(add $15 to each procedure for top-stitching)

Alteration TypePrice
Take in center seam (with vent)$45
Replace zipper$45
Shorten coat$75
Shorten sleeves pain$35
Shorten sleeves w/ vent w/ cuff$42
Shorten sleeves from top$65
Shoulder pads$14
Sides in$35
Taper sleeves$30
Reline overcoat. including regular lining$160
Reline overcoat, including premium lining$185
All other work on special detailing, extra width, etc will be assessed at appointment$28 per hour

 

Outerwear Alterations – Leather Overcoat, Jacket, Coat, lightweight materials only

(add $20 for each procedure for top-stitching)

Alteration TypePrice
Take in center seam (with vent)$55
Replace zipper$55
Shorten coat$80
Shorten sleeves pain$38
Shorten sleeves w/ vent w/ cuff$52
Shorten sleeves from top$70
Shoulder pad$14
Sides in$42
Taper sleeves$32
Reline coat, including regular lining$165
Reline coat, including premium lining$190

 

Leather Pants/Skirt

(add $15 to each procedure for top-stitching, add $10 to each procedure for lining)

Alteration TypePrice
Hem unfinished$24
Hem finished plain$32
Waist in, remove band$40
Seat in$22
Thigh in$28
Lower half waist$36
Take in sides$30
Take in sides thru waist OR hem$42
Take in sides thru waist AND hem$52
Taper legs$30
Replace zipper$38

 

Other Alteration Services

Alteration TypePrice
Fix seams$10 / $20
Fix hooks & eyes, button (Add 5 for 3+pt)$32
Take measurement$10

 

Rush Fee (under 10 days for non-formal , 15 days formal and wedding)   $15.00 non-bridal, $25 bridal.

Any additional work, including beading and special details will be assessed at $28 per hour

 

 

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