Prices

  • Everyday Clothing Alterations

    All alterations will be authentic as possible to the original design. We pride ourselves in not taking short cuts and replicating the original finish of the garment.

    Shirts and Blouses

    Shorten hem £15

    Shorten Sleeves £25

    Repair buttonholes From £5

    Sew on buttons from £1.50 each

    Tapering two side seams £20

    Turn over a worn collar £25

     

    Day Dresses

    Shorten hem £15, plus £5 for each lining layer

    Shorten sleeves From £15

    Replace zip £15, plus cost of zip

    Taper/ Let out Waist £15

    Take in/ out bust dart £10

     

    Skirts

    Replace zip £10, plus cost of zip

    Shorten Hem £10, Plus £5 for each lining layer

    Add waist darts £10

    Taper side seams (Short/ Full length) £15 or £20, plus £5 for each lining layer.

     

    Trousers and jeans

    Take up leg hems £15

    Taper Legs £15

    Take in/ out waist £15

    Replace zip £10. Plus zip cost

    Pocket repair/ replacement £5- £25

    Discrete hole/ tear patch ups From £5

    Worn crotch repair From £10

     

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  • Suit Alteration Price List

    All alterations will be authentic as possible to the original design. We pride ourselves in not taking short cuts and replicating the original finish of the garment. We have an excellent understanding of the inner anatomy of both tailor made and off the peg suits. We have the experience and expertise to tailor your suit to your measurements, giving it a bespoke, perfectly fitted feel. 

    Jacket:

    Shorten Sleeves £25

    Take in shoulders £35

    Taper Sleeves £25

    Taper Waist/ Centre Back Seam £20

    Shorten Jacket £25

     

    Trousers:

    Taper Legs £15

    Shorten Hem £15

    Take in/ out waist £15

    Replace zip £15, plus zip cost

    Repair/ Replace Pocket £7.50- £25

     

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  • Bridal Alterations Price List

    All alterations will be authentic as possible to the original design. We pride ourselves in not taking short cuts and replicating the original finish of the garment. Rest assured that the most special garment you may ever wear is in very safe, experienced and confident hands. We make bespoke wedding and bridesmaid dresses from scratch and have specialist expertise in working with silks, crepes, satins, chiffons and tulles. We also alter wedding dresses for various bridal shops in the Brighton area and have worked with many designer gowns.

     Wedding Dresses:

    Shortening Skirt Hem, per Satin layer: £30

    Shortening Skirt Hem, per cut tulle layer: £10

    Shortening Skirt Hem, per hand sewn lace applique layer: £50

    Shortening/ removing train: From £50

    Taking in/letting out Bodice: £60

    Taking in/letting out Bodice detailed/boned: £85

    Take in Centre back with zip: £85

    Inserting new button stand or Corset back fastening: £150

    Inserting new zip: £60

    Bust Fitting: from £30

    Sewing in bust cups (inc.cups): £30

    Adjusting straps: from £20

    Inwards/ Ouwards facing Bustle for train: £15

    Wrist loop for train: £10

    Bespoke netted or hooped underskirts from: £100

     

    Bridesmaids/ Prom/ Evening Dress:

    Shorten skirt per layer £15

    Taking in/letting out waist £25

    Bust fitting £20

    Shorting Straps £15

    Taking in Centre back with zip £30

    Zip Replacement £30

     

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  • Leather & Selvedge Denim Alterations Price List

     All work will be authentic as possible to the original design. We pride ourselves in not taking short cuts and replicating the original finish of the garment. Leatherwork requires a higher level of expertise, and a different set of skills and equipment is used to work with it. This is reflected in the slightly higher prices compared to woven fabric alterations. Selvedge denim similarly requires product knowledge in order to make the alteration authentic to the original design, and therefore deserves its own category!

    Leather Jacket/ Coat:

    Shorten Sleeves, £35

    Take in shoulders, £45

    Taper Sleeves, £40

        Taper Waist/ Centre Back Seam, £40

    Shorten Jacket, £40

    Replace Zip, £30, plus zip cost

    Tear Repairs, From £15

     

    Leather Trousers:

    Zip Replacement, £25

    Hem Shortening, £25

    Leg Tapering, £30

    Take in waist, £30

     

    Selvedge/ Specialist Denim:

     Shorten legs -plain denim stitch, £12

    Shorten legs -chain stitched finish- colour matched thread, £17

    Taper inner leg – colour matching top stitching, £20

     Take in waist, £20.

     Repair worn out crutch/ Knee area, £13 one side,£20 both sides.

     Zip Replacement (Robust original brass design), £20

    Repair pockets (Small repair to whole new pocket bag, £7- £25

     

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  • Coats & Jacket Alteration Price List

    All work will be authentic as possible to the original design. We pride ourselves in not taking short cuts and replicating the original finish of the garment.

    Shorten Sleeves, £30

    Take in shoulders, £35

    Taper Sleeves, £30

    Taper Waist/ Centre Back Seam, £30

    Shorten Jacket, £40

    Replace Zip, £25, plus zip cost

    Tear Repairs, From £10

           Lining replacement, From £60

    Pocket repair/Replacement, £7-£25

     

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