To reserve your spot, a $175 non-refundable appointment fee is required at the time of booking. This fee secures 2 dedicated fitting appointments (45 minutes each) and holds your place in our schedule. Please note that the $175 fee covers only your appointment time and will not be deducted from your final alterations invoice. If you require additional fittings beyond the first 2, the cost for each extra fitting is $75. Bringing a second gown to your appointment? We can typically fit 2 gowns within 1 to 1.25 hours for a flat additional fee of $100 per dress. Once your gown alterations are complete, you will receive a detailed invoice outlining the work performed.

For bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride alterations, a $120 non-refundable appointment fee reserves 2 fitting appointments (30 minutes each, minimum required). This fee covers your appointment time and will not be deducted from your final invoice. Additional fittings beyond the first 2 are $50 each. Bringing an additional dress to the same appointment is $50–$75 per dress. Booking with 3 or more bridesmaids together? Ask us about our party booking discount.

Ballgown & Detailed Hemming

• Ballgown Fullness Fee for Hemming: $125
• Original Hem Reattachment: starting at $150
• Scalloped/Decorative Lace Hem: starting at $175
• Intricate Lace Reapplication: custom quote

Fullness & Construction Fee

Applies to gowns with substantial volume, multiple underskirts, unusually wide circumference, or extensive handling.

• Full Skirt: +$75
• Ballgown: +$100
• Very Full / Couture Ballgown: +$150+

Train Hemming

Priced separately from standard hemming due to the added circumference, shaping, and finishing required.

• Short/Sweep Train: starting at $100
• Chapel Train: starting at $150
• Cathedral/Extended Train: starting at $200
• Highly Detailed / Lace or Beaded Train: custom quote

If the train requires lace, beading, horsehair, or reconstruction of an original hem, additional charges may apply.

Taking In / Letting Out

• Bodice Adjustment (basic): starting at $180
• Bodice Adjustment (boning/lace/appliqué/beading): starting at $275
• Add Boning: $35 per piece

Bust / Cup Adjustments

• Cup Adjustment: starting at $75
• Insert / Sew-In Cups: $65 per pair
• Bust Reshaping: starting at $100

Corset Alterations

• Corset Adjustment: starting at $150
• Corset Back Conversion: starting at $250
• Custom Corsetry: starting at $300
• Modesty Panel: $70 to $150

Custom Alterations / Redesign: $125 per hour + materials.

Examples: neckline redesign, bodice reconstruction, sleeve creation, corset conversion, adding/removing panels, restructuring gowns, custom straps, major silhouette changes, and extensive lace or appliqué work.

A consultation and estimate will be provided before substantial custom work begins.

• All “starting at” prices are baseline rates: final pricing depends on fabric type, gown complexity, and the amount of handwork required.
• Extensive lace reconstruction, intricate lace reapplication, and highly detailed or beaded trains are quoted individually and are not included in standard pricing.
• Extensive hand beading is billed hourly plus materials due to the wide variation in embellishment scope.
• Custom alterations/redesign work is billed hourly plus materials; a consultation and estimate is provided before work begins.