Alterations Pricing
At the first fitting, your gown will be assessed for fit and pinned accordingly. This assessment will place the amount of work to be done into one of the following categories. Please explore below for category pricing and what each level of alteration may entail:
Standard Alterations $500-$650
Shortening straps/shoulders
Hemming 1-3 layers
Minor tailoring at side seams
Bustle 5 points or less
Plain crepe and plain satin fabrics
Polished Alterations $700-$900
Standard alterations, plus…
Additional hemming of layers
Removing a train
Lace applique edging
Horsehair, beadwork
Bust contouring/reshaping
5+ bustle points for large gowns
Couture Alterations $950-$1400
Standard or embellished alterations plus…
Custom sleeves
Custom design elements
Lining a sheer bodice
Gown reinventions
7+ bustle points
Heirloom Redesign $200-$700
For vintage gowns that need some love and tailoring! Heirlooms are our most favorite projects to work on, and each one is a labor of love to preserve the look and integrity of the dress.
Price is subject to increase based on the gown and the restyling, but typical work includes:
Hemming to tea length
Taking in or out
Reshaping bust and adding cups
Cleaning lace and removing yellowed sequins and beads
Creating a robe out of an existing dress (starts at $200)