General alterations- price guide

Day Dresses/ skirts

Shorten single hem from £15, each additional layer from £10

Re-hem from £10

Take in/ let out from £15

New zip from £15

Alter shoulders/ straps from £20

Alter sleeves from £25

Taper sleeves from £20

Replace elastic from £10

Tear and general damage from £10

Trousers/ Jeans

Shorten from £15

Replace zip from £15

Take in/ let out from £15

Add panel from £25

Taper leg from £20

New pockets from £15

Tear and general damage from £10

Shirts

Shortening sleeves from £15

Shorten length from £15

Taking in from £15

Darts from £12

Reverse Collar from £15

Reverse Cuffs from £20

Jackets/ Coats/Blazers

Take in/ let our side seams from £25 with lining from £35

Shorten sleeves from £30

Taper sleeves from £25

Repair zip/ fasteners £38

Reline from £125

Elbow patches from £20

Curtains

Shorten from £12.00 per metre, lined £18.00 per metre (width)

Please note these are a guide prices only. An exact quote will be given once the item has been seen in person.

You can pop in anytime during my opening hours for the above items

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21 Parsons Street,
Banbury
OX16 5LY

Bridesmaid, prom, evening dress;

Hem
Standard hem to sides from £35
Standard full hem from £45
​Additional layers from £15.00

Bodice
Side seams (taking in/letting out) from £30
Bust seams (taking in/ letting out) from £25
Insert panel from £35
Insert corset style back from £65
Replace Zip from £30
Hook and eye from £8
Alter neckline from £30

Shoulders/sleeves
Standard shoulders (taking up) from £30.00
Shorten straps from £25.00

​Hand sewing and finishing, any other work charged by the hour –£35
​Steaming/ pressing from £15

Please note these are a guide prices and may be slightly less or more depending on each garment and fabrics. Lace and beaded dresses will be more.

An initial 30-minute consultation is free of charge and a no obligation accurate quote will be given for work required. The price you are given will not change unless new alterations are needed.

If you choose to proceed, a 50% deposit is required at the initial appointment and balance payable on or before final fitting.
Payments can be made via cash, card, PayPal or bank transfer.

Wedding Dress Alterations

Hem
Front only, tapered into the sides from £35 hemmed layers, cut edge layers (tulle & net) from £15
Full hem from £65.00 hemmed layers, from £45 cut edge layers (tulle & net) from £20
Lace edge layers front from £60, full hem from £100
Shorten additional layers/ linings – front from £25, full from £35

Bodice
Taking in/letting out side seams from £45
Taking in/letting out bust seams from £35
Replace new zip from £35
Insert corset style back from £145

Shoulders/ Sleeves
Standard shoulders (taking up) from £35
Shorten straps from £20
Shortening sleeves from £20
Adding sleeves or straps from £30

Additional work
Add standard train bustle (hook and eye/loop and ribbon tie) from £12
Add bridal belt from £30
Hand sewing and finishing and any other work charged by the hour at £35

Please note these are a guide prices and may be slightly less or more depending on each garment and fabrics. Lace and beaded dresses will be more.

An initial 30-minute consultation is free of charge and a no obligation accurate quote will be given for work required. The price you are given will not change unless new alterations are needed.

If you choose to proceed, a 50% deposit is required at the initial appointment and balance payable on or before final fitting.
Payments can be made via cash, card, PayPal or bank transfer.

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Dressmaker and seamstress – Clothing alterations – Wedding dress – Prom dress – Trouser hemming – Curtain adjustments – Zips – Cushion covers – Bespoke clothing – Sewing

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