Classic Bridal Alterations

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