Bridal Alterations
You've found your dream outfit for your special day and it's not quite fitting perfectly. I am here to help. From your big ball gown, fitted elegance or understated simplicity it is important to feel amazing on your special day.
I am fully trained in creating bespoke gowns from scratch so almost anything is possible when making adjustments to your gown. Please call or email to book in. I have a maximum number of brides I can see each week, so you can not book this fitting online.
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How the process works
Book a consultation with our seamstress, which I recommend to be 9-10weeks prior to your big day. Even if your dress in on order and you don't have it yet, you can book in. You will just need to know a rough idea when your dress is due to arrive (the shop should be able to help you with this). Many brides book 9-12 months in advance of the wedding date. Please email me some pictures of your outfit and brief description of what you feel needs altering.
I can provide a guide price quote from photos, however I will discuss all the changes that need to be made in detail during your 1st fitting and give you a more detailed quote. The average bridal alteration in 2024-2025 has been just over £300.
The initial consultation fitting is an hour long and requires a deposit of £35 to book in, this is only refundable if you cancel your fitting a minimum of 5 working days before your appointment.
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When booking in, I like to book your 2nd fitting and collection fitting at the same time, this allows you to plan all your other wedding events around your fitting and most brides need 3 fittings.
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At the 2nd fitting we check all adjustments made from the pinning at the initial fitting and if any further tweaks or alterations are required these can then be marked.
Complex alterations such as the dress being increased or decreased in size often require a minimum of 3 fittings. As often the hems cannot be altered until the body fits right.
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Make sure you bring the underwear and shoes that you will be wearing on the day so I can ensure the correct fit. If the wrong shoes or underwear are brought to the appointment I may be unable to carry out the fitting, there are additional charges if extra fittings are required due to not bringing the correct items or changing them during the fitting process if they affect the fit.
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I recommend only bring those you trust to help you with any decisions you may need to make.
With a maximum of 2 guests at your 1st fitting.
Any small children are left at home if possible. They often cause distraction from the aim of the fitting.
The studio is a work room and not setup as a child friendly environment, so there are many pieces of equipment at arms reach. However I do appreciate sometimes it is not possible to leave them with someone else and I will do my best to accommodate.
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The focus of your fitting is to make sure your dress is right for the day. We often don't have time for you to try on all your accessories during the 1st fitting. If you are wanting to order a veil or belt please let me know before hand as I may need to add more time to discuss the options.
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​Please call or email to book in
Most Common alteration price List
The average cost of bridal alterations so far 2024 £250-£350
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These may vary depending on the complexity of the construction and details of your gown
Fittings
1st Consultation £35 refundable if cancelled more than5 working days in advance of fitting
Final collection appointment 30 mins Included
Extra fittings £35 per fitting
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Bust darts added or adjusted £60
Additional if beaded or lace needs redoing
Structured padded Bust pads adding £20
Taking in at side with boning (sleeveless) £50-£60
Take in side seams with sleeve £100-120
Take in side seams with beaded lace (sleeveless) £90-£120
Take in centre back at zip (with buttons) £90- £130
Take in seams with beading add to above options additional £30-£50
Let out Wedding dress needing extra panels start from £120
Adding Net under layers £50-£90 + fabric
Sew on Belt £35 -£45
New Heavy duty bridal Zip changing/adding £30-50 dependent on fabric
Shorten hem from -see hem list eveningwear £75 - £250
Motifs adding £30-£50+ motif
Beading adding/fixing £40 per panel + beads
Adding Lacing to plain back £110 + fabric
Add Cap sleeve plain £40 + fabric
Add full Sleeve £90 + fabric (for plain)
Make detachable straps Starting from £40
Add full Sleeve Lace £110 + fabric
Adding sleeves to strapless dress Starts from £120 plus fabric
Add Bustle to train £30-£60
Add Lacing to back £100+ fabric
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Shoulders/ Straps
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Plain lined shoulder taking up - £20
Tulle shoulders with lace taking up - £30-£40
Plain straps taking up per pair - £15
Beaded stapes taking up per pair- £20
Shoulders taking up with a sleeve or cap sleeve adjustment - £50-£80
Lowering underarm - £40- £70
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Bridal Hems
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Shorten layer baby-locked edge £20.00
Shorten regular layer rolled hem (just front) £25.00
Shorten circular full layer rolled hem £35.00
Shorten tulle layers (Plain cut) £12.00per layer
Shorten regular invisible hem £30.00
Shorten hems above with Crinoline add £40-£60
Additional to hems with Vent /slits £10.00
Shorten regular machine stitched £20.00
Shorten hem pleated over-locked edge £35.00
Shorten hem pleated with rolled edge £45.00
Shorten layer with Crinoline in hem Regular £60.00
Add Crinoline to Hem £15pmeter + material
Shortening trains single layer starting for £50
multiple layer train shortening Starting from £100
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Jersey cut hem £20.00
Bias cut hems £30.00
Add Shorten lining per layer £15
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Press Bridesmaid Dresses £10-£15 each
Press Prom Dresses £10
Press wedding dresses from £45- £60
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