Prices

Our turn-around time

An order is normally ready within 2 to 3 business days. However, accommodating our clients’ busy schedules is a priority for us. Upon request, we offer same-day and next-day service for most tailoring needs. We charge an extra 30% of total alteration cost for this service.  Extensive alterations to suits or wedding dresses often require an extra fitting. In such cases, only 48-hour turn-around rush services are available. Certain services, such as sewing on a button, patching a small hole  or stitching a tear, can often  be completed at the time a customer comes in . Similarly, many alterations—hemming pants, shortening simple shirts and the like—can be ready within 20-30 minutes of waiting time.

Custom home décor orders are usually ready within a week. Turn-around time for custom dressmaking  varies. A simple dress (with one fitting) can be ready in 3-5 business days,  but an elaborate design can take up to 3 weeks.  Custom wedding dresses may take  6-8 weeks to make or longer depending on the complexity of dress.

Spring and fall are our busiest seasons. The wait time for complex alteration items (such as suits and  formal dresses) may take up to 2 weeks  to complete and custom dressmaking may take up to 2 -3 months.

Price depends primarily on time

Pricing depends primarily on the amount of time to perform the alteration. Many seemingly simple alterations are complex because of the detailed structure of the garment. Our standard price for shortening men’s dress pants is $14.00 (plain hem and no lining), for example, but cost of shortening  men’s dress pants may vary, depending on several factors such as the inclusion of cuffs, lining, width, and type of fabric—all of which increase cost . The price of hemming a  simple non-formal dress may start at $18.00 and may increase depending on the style of the dress, the number of layers, any slits, and the like. The cost of shortening a wedding dress begins at $45.00 for a simple hem and rising with the complexity of the dress. Tailoring bridal gowns often requires hand-stitching and other intricate work. For these orders and others requiring an indefinite amount of time, we charge our clients hourly.  Our price is $55.00 an hour any substantial or elaborate alterations, including wedding gowns, formal wear, costume construction and other abstract custom work.  Custom dressmaking and custom home décor projects are $55.00 an hour. We always offer our clients an estimate at the consultation and are delighted to explain in detail the work or alteration steps involved. 

Our turn-around time

An order is normally ready within 2 to 3 business days. However, accommodating our clients’ busy schedules is a priority for us. Upon request, we offer same-day and next-day service for most tailoring needs. We charge an extra 30% of total alteration cost for this service.  Extensive alterations to suits or wedding dresses often require an extra fitting. In such cases, only 48-hour turn-around rush services are available. Certain services, such as sewing on a button, patching a small hole  or stitching a tear, can often  be completed at the time a customer comes in . Similarly, many alterations—hemming pants, shortening simple shirts and the like—can be ready within 20-30 minutes of waiting time.

Custom home décor orders are usually ready within a week. Turn-around time for custom dressmaking  varies. A simple dress (with one fitting) can be ready in 3-5 business days,  but an elaborate design can take up to 3 weeks.  Custom wedding dresses may take  6-8 weeks to make or longer depending on the complexity of dress.

Spring and fall are our busiest seasons. The wait time for complex alteration items (such as suits and  formal dresses) may take up to 2 weeks  to complete and custom dressmaking may take up to 2 -3 months.