Prices shown are starting prices. A $150 minimum applies to all in-person fitting appointments. Final pricing depends on garment construction, fabric type, lace or beading, boning, number of layers, alteration complexity, and rush requests.
Custom-made Garments
All custom garments are made-to-measure. The cost includes fittings and any adjustments needed to achieve the final fit.
Gowns and Suits: $2,500+
Floor length dress: $1,500+
Cocktail dress: $1000+
Children’s formal: $750+
Formalwear and Bridal Alterations
Hem: $40+ per layer (additional for difficult fabrics or full skirts)
Take-in: $25 per seam (additional for beaded fabric, lace covered seams, seams that have a zipper or boning etc. Please be sure to count each layer when estimating; ie: taking in the sides of a dress that is 2 layers would be a total of 4 seams)
Adjust Shoulders/Straps: $25 – $50
Add Straps: $50+
Shorten Sleeves: $40+
Add custom set-in sleeves: $250+
Replace Zipper: $100+
Replacing zipper with corset: $150+
Add cups: $30
Add bustle: $25 per point
Shorten bodice/ torso or hem from the waist: $200+ (additional for boning, zipper, trim, lace, beading, etc)
Suits
Jacket sleeve length $100 + $10 per button and faux button hole, additional $20 per button hole if re-adding. (Shortening not usually possible if button holes are real)
Jacket shoulder adjustment: $150
Jacket take-in/let-out at sides: $20 per seam
Jacket take-in/let out at center back: $55
Replace button: $10
Pant hem: $30
Pant take-in/let-out: $20 per seam
Pant seat adjustment: $35
Shirt take-in/let-out: $15 per seam
Add darts: $15 each
Shorten shirt sleeves: $30 each if placket can remain as-is
Heirloom Transformations
Give a cherished garment new life. Whether preserving memories from a wedding gown or transforming a beloved piece into something new, I specialize in creating keepsakes that can be treasured for generations. My most common orders are listed below, but there are endless possibilities. Please don’t hesitate to discuss ideas that aren’t yet listed.
Prices shown are starting prices for simple designs. Final pricing depends on the complexity of the design, garment construction, embellishments, additional materials, and any custom design work requested. Garments must be professionally cleaned prior to drop-off. Cleaning services are not provided.
Wedding Gown Transformations:
Bridal Robe: $250+
Christening gown: $300+
Flower girl dress: $350+
Rehearsal dinner dress: $400+
Bridal lingerie: $250+
Bowtie: $60
Handkerchief: $45
Ring pillow: $60
Coin purse: $35
Scrunchie: $25
Remnant Re-useage: remnant refers to leftover fabric. These projects may be possible if a significant hem is cut, or if layers or panels are removed
Bowtie: $60
Necktie: $120
Pocket square: $40
Handkerchief: $45
Coin purse: $45
Scrunchie: $25
Shawl: $100
The Keepsake Project: upcycle garments from a special occasion, time of life, or from a loved one who has passed
Sweatshirts into 3′ x 3′ baby quilt: $250
Sweater or sweatshirt into toddler pants: $35
Sweater, sweatshirt, or jacket into baby sleep sack: $60+
Adult garment into baby/ toddler dress: $200+
Kristine's Creations and Alterations 