Alteration services and pricing.
Explore LA STORY’s alteration services for women’s clothing, classic bridal gowns, modern bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and formalwear.
Pricing may vary based on garment construction, lining, lace, beading, top-stitching, layers, and final tailoring needs. For the most accurate estimate, book a fitting.
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Women’s Clothing Alterations
Dress, non-formal Subtract $10 from each procedure for unlined garments. Add $10 to each procedure if the garment has top-stitching.
Take in/out sides up to sleeve$45.00
Take in/out sides, sleeveless$40.00
Take in/out sides through sleeves, reset sleeves$42.00
Take in/out center seam$25.00
Take in through zipper, reset zipper$38.00
Shorten waist/back with zipper/closure$48.00
Raise shoulders, reset collar OR sleeves$40.00
Raise shoulders, reset collar AND sleeves$52.00
Reduce shoulders$40.00
Lower armholes. Add $15 for sleeves.$25.00
Shorten/lengthen sleeves$28.00
Shorten/lengthen sleeves silk, vented, or detailed$42.00
Shorten spaghetti straps$20.00
Replace zipper$30
Skirt Subtract $10 from each procedure for unlined garments. Add $10 to each procedure for top-stitching.
Take in/out sides$28.00
Take in/out sides, through waist OR hem$38.00
Take in/out sides, through waist AND hem$42.00
Take in through zipper, reset zipper and waist$40.00
Add slits$38
Replace zipper$25
Hem
Shorten hem, plain$32.00
Shorten hem, vented$38.00
Bias cut hem, sheer, stretch$48.00
Chiffon, each full layer$50.00
Shorten from waist with elastic only$38.00
Shorten from waist and reshaping with zipper/closure$62.00
Blouse / Shirt Add $9 to each procedure for top-stitching.
Take in sides$22.00
Take in sides through sleeves$30.00
Take in / make darts$21.00
Shorten sleeves, under 1"$25.00
Shorten sleeves over 1"$30.00
Shorten hem$25.00
Pants Subtract $10 to each procedure for unlined garments. Add $10 to each procedure for top-stitching.
Take in/out waist and seat$38.00
Take in/out waist from side$34.00
Take in/out seat$24.00
Take in/out crotch$28.00
Take in/out waist-seat-crotch$42.00
Flatten hips$28.00
Taper legs$26.00
Hem bottoms, plain$20.00
Hem bottoms, cuff$25.00
Hem, velvet or chiffon$33 per hour
Replace zipper$25
Jeans
Shorten hem, top-stitch$28.00
Shorten hem, reattach original bottom$38.00
Take in waist/seat$38.00
Repair holes on jeans: up to 2″. Each additional inch is $5, rounded up to nearest inch.$15.00
Replace zipper$30
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Classic Bridal Alterations
Classic gown pricing, gown hem, bustle train, and related bridal services.
Classic Gown Alterations Add $40 to each procedure for applique lace. Beading/re-beading is evaluated at $33 per hour.
Take in/out sides$54.00
Take in/out sides with sleeves$68.00
Take in through zipper$52.00
Take in through zipper with loops and buttons$78.00
Take in princess seams$50.00
Reshape/restyle neckline$68.00
Shorten bodice from waist$33 per hour
Ease in front$27.00
Add bra cups$21.00
Raise shoulders, sleeveless$40.00
Lower armholes. Add $18 for sleeves.$42.00
Shorten sleeves$42.00
Taper sleeves$32.00
Raise shoulders with sleeves$72.00
Reduce/narrow shoulders$52.00
Shorten spaghetti straps, both$32.00
Take in neckline, halter style$42.00
Take in/out sides on skirt$25.00 per layer
Add corset back$88.00
Add boning, each seam$17.00
Add belt/sash into the zipper$28.00
Beading/re-beading$33 per hour
Gown Hem
Cut edge, each$75.00
Satin/silk, rolled$95.00
Hair braid, stitched on$135.00
Hair braid, enclosed$185.00
Lace/fancy$225.00
Lining, rolled hem$60.00
Lining with crinoline$50.00
Shorten from waistline and re-shape skirt, up to 3 layers$325.00
Each additional layer after first 3 layers$55 ea layer
Remove train, plain$65.00 ea layer
Remove train, lace$110.00 ea layer
Beading/re-beading$33.00 per hour
Bustle Train
1 point, over/under$25
3 points, over/under$45
5 points, over/under$55
7+ points, over/under$65
Other Alterations
Move/add snaps, hooks and eyes$5.00 ea
Open or close slit$35.00 per layer
Shorten belt plain$33.00
Shorten belt fancy$40.00
Add bra straps$15.00
Add buttons at the back zipper, full seam. Add $33 for loops at zipper.$85.00
Add buttons at back, zipper length. Add $33 for loops at zipper.$40.00
Bridal gown steaming. Add $20 for extra full crinoline.$70.00
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Modern Bridal Alterations
Modern gown pricing for slimmer cut skirts with no boning and no crinoline layers.
Modern Gown Alterations Slimmer cut skirt, no boning, no crinoline layers. Add $35 to each procedure for applique lace.
Take in/out sides$48.00
Take in/out through zipper$45.00
Take in/out through zipper with loops and buttons$65.00
Take in princess seams$38.00
Lower armholes. Add $18 for sleeves.$32.00
Raise shoulders, sleeveless$42
Raise shoulders, with sleeves$65
Shorten spaghetti straps$32
Ease in front$27.00
Add bra cups$21.00
Reshape/restyle neckline$72.00
Add corset back$85.00
Take in skirt, each layer$21.00
Add boning, each seam$17.00
Shorten bodice from waist$33.00 per hour
Beading/re-beading$33.00 per hour
Modern bridal gown steaming$60
Gown Hem Narrow hem only. For wide hem, use classic gown prices.
Cut edge, each$65.00
Satin/silk, rolled$75.00
Hem and lining, enclosed$155.00
Hem and lining, enclosed with hair braid$175.00
Lace/fancy$145.00
Hair braid, stitched on$85.00
Lining$40.00
Shorten from waistline with zipper/closure, re-shape skirt$190.00
Remove train, plain$45.00 each layer
Remove train, lace/fancy$85.00 each layer
Bustle
1 point, over/under$25
3 points, over/under$45
5 points, over/under$55
7+ points, over/under$65
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Bridesmaid & Formal Dress Alterations
Bridesmaid / Formal Dress Alterations Add $25 to each procedure for appliqued lace.
Take in/out sides, with boning$45.00
Take in/out through zipper$42.00
Take in princess seams, plain$36.00
Take in princess seams, chiffon ruched$48.00
Raise shoulders$38.00
Ease in front$27.00
Add bra cups$21.00
Reshape/re-style neckline, plain$50.00
Re-style neckline, detailed$62.00
Lower armholes$30.00
Shorten spaghetti straps$25.00
Take in sides on skirt below waist$18.00 per layer
Shorten bodice from waist with zipper/closure$33 per hour
Any other work, such as creating sleeves, straps, or additional tailored details$33 per hour
Full gown steam$35.00
Hem
Chiffon, each layer$60.00
Chiffon, each layer, extra wide$85.00
Lining, each layer$35.00
Main and lining, enclosed$85.00
Main and lining, enclosed with braid$125.00
Shorten from waist with zipper/closure, re-shape skirt$160.00
Any other work$33.00 per hour