Alterations Cost

  • Most alterations will be ready for pick up seven to ten
  • 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.

    **Please note the following rush fees.

    <20 weeks from Wedding Date- $100 rush fee

    <16 weeks from Wedding Date- $300 rush fee

    <12 weeks from Wedding Date- $600 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. If you would like an appointment, please call or email.
     

    *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     50.00
    Add Corset Back (Per 7")  252.00
    Add Darts         128.00
    Add Embellishments 47.00
    Add Gel Cups     97.00
    Add Molded Cups 104.00
    Add Regular Cups   50.00
    Add Sash 54.00
    Add Straps 47.00
    Add Weight  (2) 37.00
    Blind Hem (Single) 53.00
    Blind Hem  (Stretch Pants) 40.00
    Blind Hem  143.00
    Blind Hem with Lining 92.00
    Blind Hem without Lining 57.00
    Button Hole 12.00
    Button Repair 6.00
    Comfort Panel 27.00
    Create Straps 32.00
    Cut Crinoline 30.00
    Cut Liner 25.00
    Cut Tulle Layer 39.00
    Dress Hem (Short Dress) 40.00
    ESP Charge 125.00
    Gown Hem 85.00
    Gown Hem with Flourish 102.00
    Gown Liner Hem 44.00
    Gown Toe Hem 62.00
    Hardware 49.00
    Hem Chiffon (Per Layer) 123.00
    Hem Chiffon(12 yds) 150.00
    1/2 Hour Handwork 68.00
    Hem Cotton 45.00
    Hem Liner 40.00
    Hem Jersey Liner 45.00
    Hem Sleeves 102.00
    Hem Tiered Skirt 104.00
    Jean Hem 30.00
    Jersey Hem ( 1/1/2 yd) 75.00
    Let Out 57.00
    Lower Back (Per 5 inches) 136.00
    Material Charge 14.00
    Modesty Panel 65.00
    Modesty Panel (to-go) 45.00
    Opening Back 76.00
    Raise Shoulder 65.00
    Replace Neckline 174.00
    Replace Zipper 80.00
    Reset Sleeves/Arms 75.00
    Sew in Bra 46.00
    Shave/Shape Hips 84.00
    Shorten Arm Opening 121.00
    Shorten Beaded Straps 56.00
    Shorten Straps 47.50
    Steam Charge 17.00
    Stitched Hem 54.00
    Take in at Zipper 117.00
    Take in Dress 57.00
    Temporary Blind Hem 50.00
    To-go Corset 208.00
    Two Snaps 53.00
    Zipper Stop (5 in) 38.00
    Men's Alterations
    Men Top Stitch 29.00
    Men Shorten Sleeves 92.00
    Men Suit Hem 50.00
    Men Take in Seat + Waist  64.00
    Men Take in Waist 42.00
    Tux Measurements 33.00
    Perfectly Polished Dresses*
    PP Add Crinoline 94.00
    PP Add Darts 135.00
    PP Blind Hem 121.00
    PP Bodice Ring 72.00
    PP Boning Adjustment 85.00
    PP Bustle (Finger and Loop) 99.00
    PP Bustle (Hook and Eye) 121.00
    PP Cut from Long to Short (Plus $21.50 per additional layer) 133.00
    PP Cut/Shorten Train (Plus Hem Charge) 133.00
    PP French Bustle 225.00
    PP Gown Hem 122.00
    PP Gown Blind Hem 105.00
    PP Hem (per layer) 52.00
    PP Hem Detachable Train 162.00
    PP Hem Layers with Train 162.00
    PP Hem Tiered Skirt 98.00
    PP Modernize Dress (Additional Fees May Apply) 279.00
    PP Remove Crinolines 51.00
    PP Replace Zipper (Plus Material Cost) 106.00
    PP Reshape Neckline 229.00
    PP Sew in Shapewear 90.00
    PP Take In Bodice with Boning 126.00
    PP Take In Bodice without Boning 92.00
    PP Embellishment Hem 142.00
    Prom*
    PR Bustle (Hook + Eye) 55.00
    PR/Gown Corset (7 in) 194.00
    PR Jersey Hem (1.5 yds) 53.00
    PP/PR Rush Fee 50.00
    PR Stretch Hips 34.00
    PR Tack Front 29.00
    PR Take In Bodice 72.00
    PR Two Piece Panel (6) 82.00
    PR Toe Hem 90.00

    PR Tiered Jersey Hem

    93.00

    PR Gown Hem

    93.00

    PR Layer Hem 

    65.00 

    PR Raise Shoulder 

    48.00

    PR Darts with Beading

    77.00

    PR Darts 

    71.00
    Wedding Gowns*
    W Add Corset (7 in) 372.00
    W Add Corset (9 in) 341.00
    W Add Crinoline 286.00
    W Add Darts 252.00
    W Add Gel Cups 215.00
    W Molded Cups 158.00
    W Add Sash 86.00
    W Add Wristlet 348.00
    W American Bustle (Hook +Eye) 278.00
    W American Bustle (Loop + Button) 334.00
    W Balloon Hem 416.00
    W Blind Hem 307.00
    W Birdcage Veil 102.00
    W Bodice Ring 113.00
    W Bodice Ring with Boning 140.00
    W Boning Adjustment 143.00
    W Create Veil 257.00
    W Cut from Long to Short ($22.50 per additional layer) 192.00

    W Cut/Shorten Train (Plus Hem Charge)

    246.00

    W Cut Charge (6 yards or more)

    55.00
    W Darts with Boning 185.00
    W Embellishment Hem 293.00
    W French Bustle 402.00
    W Gown Hem 236.00
    W Hem Detachable Train 375.00
    W Hem Layers 202.00
    W Hem Lining 170.00
    W Hem Tiered Skirt 348.00
    W Hem Jersey Liner with Train 311.00
    W  Hem Jersey Liner 89.00
    W Lace Hem 491.00
    W Measurements 61.00
    W Modernize Dress (Additional Fees May Apply) 887.00
    W Raise Shoulder 262.00
    W Remove Crinolines (per layer) 98.00
    W Replace Zipper (Plus Material Cost) 197.00
    W Replace Neckline 470.00
    W Reset Bodice and Waist 341.00
    W Reset Sleeve/Arms 278.00
    W Rush Fee 100.00
    W Sew in Shapewear 197.00
    W Sew in Customer Bra 242.00
    W Steam Charge 75.00
    W Straight Lace Hem with Train 324.00
    W Straight Lace Hem without Train 242.00
    W Take in Bodice 206.00
    W Take in Bodice with Boning 276.00
    W Toe Hem 143.00
    W Toe Hem (Lace or Chiffon) 162.00
    W Tie Ups (each) 61.00