Pricing
Pants & Bottoms
Price estimations
- *linings may increase prices
- Hem $10 – $20
- SlimLeg $20 – $40
- Adjust Waist $25 – $45
Tops, Shirts, & Blouses
Price estimations
- Approximate Cost
- Hem $15 – $25
- Slim $25 – $35
- Shorten Sleeves (no cuff details) $12 – $20
- Shorten Sleeves (with cuff details) $20 – $30
- Adjust Shoulders (no sleeves) $15 – $25
- Adjust Shoulder (with sleeves) $45 – $65
- Slim Sleeves $15 – $25 Add Darts $10 – $20
Dresses & Skirts
Price estimations
- *linings may increase prices
- Hem $25 – $35
- Hem with Pleats/Details $35 – $45 Slim $25 – $45
- Shorten Sleeves $15 – $25
- Shorten Sleeves (Detailed Cuff) $25 – $35
- Slim Sleeves $15 – $25
- Adjust Shoulder (No Sleeves) $15 – $25
- Adjust Shoulder (With Sleeves) $45 and up
Jackets & Coats
Price estimations
- *linings may increase prices
- Shorten $30 – $90
- Slim $40 – $60
- Shorten Sleeves (from cuff) $25 – $40
- Shorten Sleeves (from shoulder) $30 – $50
- Slim Sleeves $25 – $45
- Adjust Shoulders $75 – $150
- Add Darts $30 – $40
- Replace Lining $50 and up
Other
Price estimations
- Estimates Only
- Add/Remove Zippers/Buttons $15 – $25
- Move Zipper $50 and up
- Heavily Embellished Items $150 and up
- Hem Leather $30 – $40
Denim
Price estimations
- *slimming works best on non-distressed denim
- Hem $10 – $20
- Slim Leg $25 – $35
- Adjust Waist $25 – $35
Wedding Dress's
Free Estimates in shop
Bridal gown alteration costs $150 to $700, depending on the complexity and the seamstress' time and rates. Alterations that involve delicate fabrics and embellishments increase the cost. Some bridal shops charge a flat alteration fee of $500 to $1,000, not including customizations. Most brides need a hem, bustle, and side-seam work to take it in for a perfect fit.
- Bodice alterations
- Add bra cups $20 – $40
- Corset – Replace zipper or buttons with corset closure $100 – $280
- Reshape neckline $40 – $100
- Take in/let out the side seams $50 – $200
- Sleeve & shoulder alterations
- Sleeves – Add cap or long sleeves $200 – $400
- Sleeves – Alter or taper $30 – $100
- Straps – Add or adjust $20 – $80
- Shoulders - Raise or lower $40 – $70
- Skirt alterations
- Hem $70 – $280 Add Bustle $30 – $170
- Take in/let out the skirt width (skirt seams) $20 – $50
- Train - Remove or shorten train $30 – $250
- Embellishments Add belt or sash $20 – $40
- Beading – Repair or add beadwork $30 – $40 per hour
Hem wedding dress
Hemming a wedding dress costs $70 to $280 or more, depending on the fabric, skirt style, and hemline embellishments. Most seamstresses charge a la carte fees for individual hemming services with upcharges for applique lace, satin fabrics, and detailed beading work.
- Estimates Prices
- Beading/re-beading (per hour of seamstress labor) $30 – $40 per hour
- Chiffon, each layer $50 – $80
- Cut edge, each $20 – $70
- Hair braid, enclosed $100 – $170
- Hair braid, stitched on $80 – $120
- Lace/fancy $130 – $250
- Lining (per layer) $30 – $50
- Lining, with crinoline (per layer) $40 – $50
- Remove train, lace (per layer) $50 – $100
- Remove train, plain (per layer) $30 – $60
- Satin/silk, rolled $70 – $100
- Shorten from waistline and reshape skirt $150 – $300
Cost to bustle a wedding dress
Adding a wedding dress bustle costs $10 to $200, depending on the number of attachment points. A bustle lifts and secures the train to the back of the gown with buttons, hooks, or ties. The shortened train keeps the dress from dragging on the floor after the ceremony.
- Estimated Prices
- Bustle (1 pt) under/over $10 – $50
- Bustle (3 pts) under/over $30 – $60
- Bustle (5-7 pts) $50 – $100
- Bustle (7-10 pts) $60 – $200
Custom bridal veil cost
A custom bridal veil costs $30 to $400, depending on the length, number of tiers, fabric quality, and embellishments added. Seamstresses charge $30 to $40 per hour for labor to add embellishments like heirloom lace or pearls from your mother's wedding dress.
- Estimated Prices
- Shoulder length (19-23 inches) $30 – $130
- Waist/Elbow (24-31 inches) $30 – $170
- Fingertip (32-48 inches) $50 – $180
- Ballet/waltz (49-71 inches) $50 – $220
- Sweep/Floor-length (72-87 inches) $50 – $250
- Chapel (88-105 inches) $70 – $350
- Cathedral (106-126 inches) $100 – $400
- Add embellishments (crystals, pearls, antique heirloom lace) $30 – $40 per hour
Bridal dress alteration tips
We request at least 2-3 months notice if not more depending on season. If you make an appointment be prompt and on time. If you can't make the fitting or followup fitting please let us know as soon as possible. If you miss a scheduled fitting without any notice there will be an extra $25 added to the final price.
- Suggestions
Bridesmaid dress alterations
Similar to wedding dresses please do not wade until last minute. Right now there is a limited number of seamstress available. Our suggestion is when the bride books her alterations let us know how many brides maids need alterations and book an appointment together.
- Estimated Prices
Custom Sewing
Estimated custom sewing prices
- $20-$40 per hour
- We offer custom sewing but the prices vary based on complexity and fabric to be sewn. Heavy leather items and detailed items are $40 minimum.