***By Appointment Only***


: Please note:  I am no longer taking the following:
                          *  Zipper Replacement or Repairs
                          *  Men's Suit Jacket alterations
                          *  Lining Replacements

​Gown Alterations
Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for any gown alterations
Bridal Gowns: 6-8 week minimum - see Rush Fees below, if less than this time period

Bridal: 
​    Bridal Fittings are  60 minutes and require a deposit of $100 (applied to final cost)
    Bridal Gown alterations: $250 minimum 
    Lace Bridal Gown alterations: $350 minimum 
    Bridesmaid alterations: $100-150 average

Bridal Consultation: $50 
This is only a 30 minute appointment and not a fitting. This is a partial pinning only, of the gown - Consider a consultation with me if you are shopping around for a seamstress and would like my opinion and suggestions for alterations for your gown.
When scheduling your appointment, choose "Bridal Consultation"
***Consultation deposit will be applied if you come back for me to do your alterations!***

Prom/Formal gown alterations: $90-150 average - Fixed minimum: $90
Beaded or lace gowns are usually higher than the average due to extra time needed
Formal Gown hems - $75 minimum

Rush fees: $50 for bridesmaid/prom for under 2 weeks before event
                 $100 for bridal gowns under 2 months before wedding
                 $150 for bridal under one month
              
NOTE: these prices are estimates. An elaborate gown will usually cost more. 

Heirloom Christening Gowns and Communion Dresses
Starting at $350 - Using all fabrics and trim from your wedding gown
Repairs as well, to your family treasure - price based on repair needed

Other Alterations: (note: these are estimates, and could be higher depending on the garment)
Jean/Slack hems - $20 unlined
Work skirt/dress hem - $30 unlined
Formal skirt/dress hem - starting at $40 for one layer
Taking in pants/skirt/dress - $25 min
Sewing buttons - $10 for 1st button, $5 ea additional button
   (does not include cost of button, if replacing)
Adding Cups $25
Bustles: $25 ea (odd number required: 1,3,5 etc)            
Measurements taken:  $25  

Specialties: Adding buttons, gussets, adding/removing straps, replacing zippers other than jeans, re-fashioning garments and other alterations - all are priced individually as each garment is different.

Dress Making
Prom Gown/Occasion Dress: Fixed minimum: $300
Bridesmaid Dress: Fixed minimum: $300
Bridal Gowns: Minimum $1000. Pricing includes initial consultation and all fittings
  50% Down payment required for Bridal
Materials not included for custom dress making and Bridal

Custom Drapes and other Home Fashions - priced by the job
Lined Rod pocket drapes average $500/window (you supply all materials)
Other style curtains (balloon, austrian shade, roman shade) are usually slightly higher.
Materials not included in prices for Home Fashions

Dolls!
$85-$150 depending on clothing (some have bloomers and 'flower' bouquets)I choose the fabric/yarn/embroidery thread, based on color palate you give for eye/hair color, and color of fabric desired. However, if you prefer, you may provide these. It will not change the cost of the doll.