Alterations Cost

Alterations will be ready for pick up seven business days after your first appointment. Please allow additional time for alterations during the months of February, March, April, August, September and October.

Any alterations needed before the week’s end with be charged a $50 rush fee. No exceptions, please.

The first wedding alteration appointment must be scheduled 12 weeks before the dress is needed to avoid a $100 rush fee.

We accept cash or check for alteration payments. As a courtesy, we accept card at 5% charge. Payment is due at your first appointment.

*Perfectly Polished, Prom & Wedding Dresses

Not all prices on this list have been adjusted for beading and lace work. Additional fees will be applied for gowns with beading, lace, and appliques around the site of the alterations.

Dresses and Evening Gowns (Including Pressing and Steaming)

Add Bling	48.00
Add Corset Back (Per 7")	185.00
Add Darts	40.00
Add Darts (Dance Dress)	49.00
Add Embellishments	33.00
Add Gel Cups	75.00
Add Molded Cups	95.00
Add Regular Cups	50.00
Add Sash	38.00
Add Straps	31.00
Add Weight (2)	26.00
Blind Hem (Single)	39.00
Blind Hem (Stretch Pants)	28.00
Blind Hem	79.00
Blind Hem with Lining	68.00
Blind Hem without Lining	37.00
Button Hole	8.00
Button Repair	6.00
Comfort Panel	25.00
Create Straps	32.00
Cut Crinoline	17.00
Cut Liner	18.00
Cut Tulle Layer	18.00
Dress Hem (Short Dress)	39.00
ESP Charge	45.00
Gown Hem	59.50
Gown Hem with Flourish	72.00
Gown Liner Hem	39.00
Gown Toe Hem	45.00
Hardware	29.00
Hem Chiffon (Per Layer)	86.00
Hem Chiffon(12 yds)	105.00
1/2 Hour Handwork	48.00
Hem Cotton	32.00
Hem Liner	28.00
Hem Jersey Liner	41.00
Hem Sleeves	86.00
Hem Tiered Skirt	73.00
Jean Hem	28.00
Jersey Hem ( 1/1/2 yd)	53.00
Let Out	40.00
Lower Back (Per 5 inches)	95.00
Material Charge	14.00
Modesty Panel	40.00
Modesty Panel (to-go)	16.00
Opening Back	69.00
Raise Shoulder	39.00
Replace Neckline	99.00
Replace Zipper	59.00
Reset Sleeves/Arms	67.00
Sew in Bra	46.00
Shave/Shape Hips	62.00
Shorten Arm Opening	39.00
Shorten Beaded Straps	39.00
Shorten Straps	34.50
Steam Charge	16.00
Stitched Hem	38.00
Take in at Zipper	86.00
Take in Dress	40.00
Temporary Blind Hem	48.00
To-go Corset	199.00
Two Snaps	39.00
Zipper Stop (5 in)	28.00
Men's Alterations
Men Blind Hem	39.00
Men Shorten Sleeves	66.00
Men Suit Hem	30.00
Men Take in Seat + Waist	48.00
Men Take in Waist	30.00
Men Work Pants Hem	21.00
Tux Measurements	16.00
Perfectly Polished Dresses*
PP Add Crinoline	66.00
PP Add Darts	52.00
PP Blind Hem	40.00
PP Bodice Ring	40.00
PP Boning Adjustment	27.00
PP Bustle (Finger and Loop)	95.00
PP Bustle (Hook and Eye)	85.00
PP Cut from Long to Short (Plus $11.50 per additional layer)	46.00
PP Cut/Shorten Train (Plus Hem Charge)	98.00
PP French Bustle	165.00
PP Gown Hem	79.00
PP Gown Blind Hem	79.00
PP Hem (per layer)	46.00
PP Hem Detachable Train	105.00
PP Hem Layers with Train	59.00
PP Hem Tiered Skirt	72.00
PP Modernize Dress (Additional Fees May Apply)	198.00
PP Remove Crinolines	33.00
PP Replace Zipper (Plus Material Cost)	59.00
PP Reshape Neckline	165.00
PP Sew in Shapewear	66.00
PP Take In Bodice with Boning	93.00
PP Take In Bodice without Boning	39.00
PP Embellishment Hem	78.00
Prom*
PR Bustle (Hook + Eye)	39.00
PR/Gown Corset (7 in)	185.00
PR Jersey Hem (1.5 yds)	53.00
PP/PR Rush Fee	50.00
PR Stretch Hips	33.00
PR Tack Front	28.00
PR Take In Bodice	53.00
PR Two Piece Panel (6)	82.00
PR Toe Hem	86.00
PR Tiered Jersey Hem	86.00
Wedding Gowns*
W Add Corset (7 in)	255.00
W Add Corset (9 in)	285.00
W Add Crinoline	138.00
W Add Darts	83.00
W Add Gel Cups	98.00
W Molded Cups	122.00
W Add Sash	82.00
W Add Wristlet	145.00
W American Bustle (Hook +Eye)	155.00
W American Bustle (Loop + Button)	185.00
W Balloon Hem	156.00
W Blind Hem	83.00
W Birdcage Veil	102.00
W Bodice Ring	55.00
W Bodice Ring with Boning	82.00
W Boning Adjustment	55.00
W Create Veil	78.00
W Cut from Long to Short ($22.50 per additional layer)	83.00
W Cut/Shorten Train (Plus Hem Charge)	205.00
W Darts with Boning	99.00
W Embellishment Hem	78.00
W French Bustle	235.00
W Gown Hem	89.00
W Hem Detachable Train	220.00
W Hem Layers	89.00
W Hem Lining	82.00
W Hem Tiered Skirt	150.00
W Hem Jersey Liner with Train	150.00
W Hem Jersey Liner	89.00
W Lace Hem	360.00
W Measurements	30.00
W Modernize Dress (Additional Fees May Apply)	415.00
W Raise Shoulder	125.00
W Remove Crinolines (per layer)	69.00
W Replace Zipper (Plus Material Cost)	120.00
W Replace Neckline	345.00
W Reset Bodice and Waist	225.00
W Reset Sleeve/Arms	165.00
W Rush Fee	100.00
W Sew in Shapewear	138.00
W Sew in Customer Bra	149.00
W Steam Charge	25.00
W Straight Lace Hem with Train	172.00
W Straight Lace Hem without Train	89.00
W Take in Bodice	83.00
W Take in Bodice with Boning	193.00
W Toe Hem	89.00
W Toe Hem (Lace or Chiffon)	154.00
W Tie Ups (each)	45.00