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Seamstress & Tailoring Services

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Dress Alterations

Rush Fees (fees for alterations only)  

 7 days & under for Formal  $25

15 days and under  $50 bridal.

Hems (Formal)

Chiffon/Rolled Hem (sweep up to 6 yards .........$60 (sweeps 7+ yards.... $80)

Lining each layer.............. $30

Just Cut Edge (Tulle, Netting)............$20 per layer

Knits.....$45 (up to 3 yards)

......(up 5 yards $55)

Remove Horsehair Braid.......$45 (per layer) 

Hair Stitch on........ $75

Hair Braided enclosed...............$90

Lacey/Fancy (remove and reattach) .....................$135

Lining/Crinoline...............$35

Shorten from waist and re-shape skirt straight/Aline ...............$70

Shorten from waist and re-shape skirt

ball gown.......$100

Shorten from waist and re-shape skirt 

lace.....$200

Remove Train(in addition to hem) Plain.....$40

Lace..... $50

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Bridesmaid/Formal Dress Alterations

Take in/out sides to sleeve.........$40 

w/ boning...$50

w/ boning and lining........$60

w/applique lace..........$65

Take in/out thru zipper....$40

Take in/out thru zipper w/applique....$55

Take in/out princess seams.....$30

Take in/out princess seams w/ lining....$40

Take in/out princess seams w/boning/

lining...$50

Take in/out princess seams w/applique..$45

Remove Bra Inserts...... $10

Add bra cups...$25...... push up $35

reshape/restyle neckline........ $50

Lower arm hole.......$30

Raise shoulders.......$30

Shorten spaghetti straps.......$25

Take in sides on skirt below waist........$40

 

Sleeve & Shoulder Alterations (Formal)

Shorten sleeves plain.....................$30

Shorten sleeves (fancy & beaded)........$45

Add decorative trim..........$50

Taper Sleeve.................. $30

Shorten Hem..............$20

 

 

*Any other work, such as creating sleeves, straps,etc..........$40 per hour 

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Other Alterations

Move/add snaps, hooks & eyes.....$5

Open or close slit..........$25

Line/blind neck or armholes.....$25

Attach belt Plain...... $20

....... Fancy......$30

Shorten belt plain........$20

Shorten belt fancy........$30

Add bra straps.......$15

Add Bra straps Fancy........$30

Add button decoration at the back ..........$40

Button decoration & Loops..... $55

Fix seams.......$10

Bustle  Formal Dresses

Bustle (sweep train,1-3pts) under or over......$20

Bustle over/under (4+ pts.)........$30

Bustle under/over (10+pts.)....$75

Add wrist loop for train...$25

Bridal Alterations

% 50 Non- refundable deposit is required prior to the start of any alteration services

Bridal Gown Alteration Consults are free for the first 45 mins. $50 afterward for up two hours

Bodice

Take in/ let out sides and or back to reduce dress size starts at.... $125

Reshape bust.........$150

Raise shoulders/reset sleeve/shorten from top- plain........$45

Adding Darts... 2 Plain...$50

..... Beaded $75

......Beading & Lace.... $100

Beading, Lace & Boning.... $150

Raise shoulders/reset sleeve/Shorten from top-Fancy....$75

Raise shoulders sleeveless...$40

Reduce shoulders (add  $20 for Fancy).....$40

Reshape neckline .........$55

Shorten straps.....(both $30)

Neckline Halter......$40

Take in/outs sides.......$48

Take in/out sides with sleeves........$56

Take in through zipper.....$100

Take in through zipper with loop & buttons....$125

Take in princess seam....$40

Ease in front....$25

Add bra cups...$35... push up $50

Take in/out side on skirt for Mermais Gown Silhouette ........$40

........ $50 Lace

.......$20 per additional layer of lining

Reshape skirt below the waist Starts @..... $175

Replace zipper /Add corset back .......$180

Removing/ reattaching lace, Beading/re-beading, and or other embellishments will be accessed at.... $40 per hour

minimum 3 hours to start

Bustle  

Bustle (sweep train,1-3pts) under or over......$50

Bustle over/under (4+ pts.)........$75

Bustle under/over (10+pts.)....$100

Add wrist loop for train...$25

Other Alterations

Move/add snaps, hooks & eyes.....$10

Open or close slit..........$40

Line/blind neck or armholes.....$45

Add belt..... (plain).... $25

....... Fancy..... $30

Custom belts start at..... $40

Shorten belt plain........$25

Shorten belt fancy........$35

Add bra straps.......$20

Add Bra straps Fancy........$50

Add button decoration at the back..........$65

Add button decoration at the back & loops..........$80

Fix seams......... $20

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Veil Alterations 

Attach Comb...... $20

Add Swarovski Crystals (Starts at).....$50

Custom Veils Starts at $100

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Custom Corsets 

Formal...... (starts at)....... $300

Bridal .........(starts at) .......$350

Bridal Gown Hems

Chiffon/Rolled Hem (sweep up to 6 yards .........$60 (sweeps 7+ yards.... $80)

Lining each layer.............. $30

Just Cut Edge (Tulle, Netting)............$20 per layer

Knits.....$45 (up to 3 yards)

......(up 5 yards $55)

Remove Horsehair Braid.......$45 (per layer) 

Silk gown, rolled (per layer) .....$80

Hair braid, stitch on...$75

Hair braid enclosed....$90

Remove/ re attach lace hem (side seam to side seam) .....$150.00

Remove/ re attach lace hem (Complete) .....$250.00

Lining with crinoline...$50 

Shorten from waistline & reshape skirt (A line)........$150.00

Shorten from waistline & reshape skirt (Ball gown)........$200.00

Shorten from waistline & reshape skirt (Lace) ........$250.00

Remove Train... plain.... $40 each layer

Remove train lace .... $50 each layer

  Take Measurements..........$20 

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*Any additional work, including beading and special details will be assessed at $40 per hour

*Complimentary Steaming with all formal gowns 

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*Please note when dropping off items for alterations please ensure your garment is clean, I am

not taking any request for non formal alterations, mending, hems, zipper replacement etc. 

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*Prices are at the discretion of the owner, can be subject to change without notice

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