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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 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