To ensure the right fit for your garment, you will need all the undergarments you plan to wear with your dress. This includes your shoes, bra, shapewear (ie. Spanx), corsets, etc. Changing of ANY these items after the first fitting will increase the cost of the alterations.
Estimated cost* and timelines
Wedding Gowns – 4-8 weeks
Please note: On average, wedding gown alterations start at $100.
Hem: $75 and up
Straps: $10-$20
Bodice: Starting at $20
Bustle: Starting at $10
Formal wear: Prom, Homecoming, Pageant dresses – 4 weeks
Hem: $50
Straps: $10-$30
Bodice: Starting at $20
Bustle: Starting at $20
Mother of the Bridal/Groom, bridesmaid, flower girl dresses – 4 Weeks
Hem: Starting at $30
Straps: $5-$20
Bodice: starting at $10
Suit and tux alterations upon request.
Additional items:
Sew in Cups- $10 a pair
Strap snaps- $10
Pocket installation – Starting at $50 a pair
I will travel up to two hours from Seward, NE for fittings. A $.10/mile mileage charge will be added to the final bill.
Rush* fees $25 for Bridesmaids, $50 for Prom/Homecoming/Occasion dresses, and $100 for Bridal gowns.
*approximate cost will change based on the work that needed to be performed.
*Rush alterations – dresses with less than two weeks’ notice of wear date will be charged rush charges
