Price

Guide 

This guide is not exhaustive. Get in touch for more detailed quotes.

Extra charges may apply for alterations where extensive fitting outwith a quick try-on is required.

Please contact me about wedding gown and bridal party alterations for a more detailed chat.

Price guide for alterations, image of three spools of thread with bobbin spools

Alterations

  • Raising shoulders - from £15

    Taking in at side seams - from £15

  • Hemming

    • By machine - from £10

    • By hand - from £20

    Taking in at the waist

    • Darts - from £10

    • Darts with waistband alterations - from £20

    • From side seams - from £15

    Leg tapering - from £20

    Replacing pocket bags - from £20

  • Taking in

    • Waist and/or hip darts - from £20

    • Taking in at side seams - from £15

    • Taking in with zipper - from £25

    Hemming

    • Unlined, by machine - from £10

    • Unlined by hand - from £20

    • Lined - from £20

    • Rolled machine hem - from £15 per skirt layer

    • Petticoat or net hems - from £10

    • Lined and bagged out hem on formal dress/gown - from £20

  • Bust darts - from £20

    Wrap top securing/ modesty buttons - from £5

    Armhole alterations/ resetting sleeves - from £30

  • Sleeve shortening - from £15

    Hemming - from £10

  • *cost of the zipper not included

    Invisible zip - from £10

    Lapped zip - from £20

    Fly zip - from £20

    Coat zip - from £25

    ** coat or anorak zippers may cost more depending on the type of zip and the length of the garment

  • Reducing shoulder width - from £25

    Altering entire armhole - from £35

    Sleeves

    • Tapering - from £20

    • Shortening

      • Lined - from £25

      • Unlined - from £15

      • With vent/button placket - from £35

  • Making fabric-covered buttons - from £3 / button

    Replacing buttons - from £5

    Replacing poppers / hooks & eyes - from £7 / pair

  • Shortening/hemming - from £20

    Lengthening/ letting down - from £15

    Releasing pleats - from £20

Martha Welland pins taffeta fabric onto a dress stand

Bespoke Garments

  • -Starting at £120

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

    The price of shirts and blouses will vary depending on their complexity and level of embellishment or details. Short sleeved or cap-sleeved shirts can less than £120 if they don’t have a set in sleeve or cuffs.

  • -Starting at £70

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

    Based on an unlined or straight lined skirt with a concealed zipper. Built-in petticoats are not included.

  • Formal, evening, prom or bridesmaids dresses - starting at £500

    Flower girl dress - starting at £100

    Tartan sash with bow for flower girl - £30

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

  • Starting at £150

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

  • £700-£2500

    I recommend a minimum of three fittings for wedding gowns, which includes a toile fitting, a regular fitting and a final fitting one month before the wedding to set the hem and finalise the fit. For gowns that include corsets or embellished layers I recommend additional fittings.

    Wedding gowns can get very expensive, but there are many ways that we can bring the cost down to meet your budget but keep your vision. Please get in touch to see what we can work out!

  • Starting at £2200

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

    Based on an underskirt, bodice and overskirt. Petticoats and all underpinnings are separate and are based on the time period.

  • Starting at £200

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

  • Starting at £400

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

  • Starting at £300

    prices do not include fabric or special materials

    These costumes are machine finished and made for wear and tear over finishing details

  • Dungarees - from £25

    Casual Dresses - from £30

    Bloomers/ Shorts - from £17

    Appliqués (for initials or numbers on jumpers, tops, bags etc.) - from £20

    Chain-Stitched Names/ Monogramming - from £15

    prices do not include fabric or special materials