your guide to
Bridal Seamstress & Alteration Pricing
“How much are wedding dress alterations?” is the question I’m asked the most. I offer a very bespoke service. No body or surgery is the same, hence why we have alterations and make the dress a perfect fit for you.
Pricing a gown before I’ve seen it in person can be tricky. Manufacturing techniques change and fabrics are not always as they seem in photos.
However, I think it’s really important to know what these charges may be before you commit to working with me.
how i work
I can offer you a bespoke estimate after we’ve been in touch, after I’ve seen photos of the gown and when I know the designer. Please use the below prices as a guide and do contact me if you have any questions.
Typically, the most frequently required alterations cost £350 – £600.
I work on a three-fitting system, usually twelve, eight and four weeks before the wedding – if time and my diary allow. Fitting Fees are laid out below. Three fittings must be booked to secure your time with me. If your alterations are very minimal and a third fitting is not required that will be refunded or deducted from your bill, the decision for this lies with us so there is no undue pressure through the alteration process and your gown leaves us perfect and ready to wear. If your alterations are particularly challenging then additional fittings may be offered; these extra middle fittings are charged at £25.
A final Steam of your gown is included in your quote, and it will be undertaken fully ready for your final fitting date. Exceptions to this are; if it is the only service you require, you require an additional stem closer to the wedding or if you are having your fittings at an affiliate store. With affiliate stores we need to transport your gown back often on the day of your fitting, in these cases some of the stores we work with offer an additional steam ( please enquire for prices and timescales with the store) Or we will offer advice on how to steam your gown prior to your wedding day and share our favourite hand held steamer.
Fitting Charges
First Fitting £35
45 – 60 minutes
Second Fitting £25
30 – 45 minutes
Final fitting and collect £15
20 – 30 minutes
In person consultations £35
( off season only 1 November – 28 February)
Additional middle fittings will
be charged at £25 per fitting.
Missed fittings will be charge
at £35 per fitting.
Alteration Charges
Hems are quoted for side
seam to side seam or
appropriate finishing point
tapered into the train.
Plain Hem
From £175
Lace Hem
From £195
Including removing of lace in place £245
Beaded Lace Hem
From £240
Including removal of beaded lace in place £290
Additional Hem charges
Horsehair 1-2 layers £45
Horsehair 3+ layers £90
Hem including train
This will be twice the charges above.
For example: Plain hem with one layer
horsehair £220 to remove train
also £440 in total
Take-in
Plain from £175
Lace from £185
Beaded lace from £195
Let-out
Plain from £175
Lace From £185
Beaded lace from £195
Add panels to increase dress size as
above with additional £45 charg
and fabric costs
Add corset back
From £175
Bustle loops
American and French style
Single point £35
3 Points £45
5 Points £55
More than 5 points
bespoke quote required
Ballroom style from
3 points £55
5 points £65
7 points £75
More than 7 points bespoke
quote required
Wrist loop
£35
Bra cups
£35
Stitch in bra cups provided
£25
Stitch on belt detail provided
£45
Stitch on belt detail
and add beading from
£75
Add additional boning
From £95
Lift shoulders
Plain £95
Lace From £115
Beaded lace £125
Replace/ repair beading
From £50
Bespoke quotes offered
Hoop petticoats
From £65
Add bespoke sleeves
From £175
Add bespoke neckline
From £175
Bespoke veils
From £150
Bespoke jackets and cover ups
From £175
Bespoke bridal creations
From £2000
Gown steaming
From £35
Bridesmaid gown steaming
£15
Gown cleaning service
From £125
Bridesmaid gown cleaning
£35
Rush Fees
First fitting falling less than 7 weeks before wedding +10%
First fitting falling less than 5 weeks before wedding +25%
First fitting falling less than 3 weeks before wedding date +50%
First fitting falling less than 2 weeks before wedding date +100%
The % fee is added to the alterations costs not fitting charges. They are standard if we can accommodate it in our fitting schedule.
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Nikki was absolutely lovely! She made sure my wedding dress fit perfectly and on the day I felt so comfortable!
