Kathleen's Alterations & Designs

Tailor Made Just For You

A well fitted garment can leave the perfect impression. Whether it's simply taking up a hem or customizing a piece to your size; it's important for the garment to be flattering. I offer an array of alteration services that will help you to achieve this goal. These are a few of the options I offer but others can be discussed in person. Included in those services are bridal and formal wear, jeans and trouser alterations, shirt alterations, men's and women's suits, basic alterations, and customizations.

Formal & Bridal

Fitting Request

SPECIAL NOTE: Beading & Other Decorations

When being fitted for Formal or Bridal wear, it is best to wear all undergarments that you plan to wear with your dress. This includes: specific style of bra, spanks, or other fitted items. It is often helpful to bring your shoes as well.

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SPECIAL NOTE: Beading & Other Decorations

Beading, sequins, lace, or other fine details may increase the price of other services listed due to the complexity of working around these decorations.

Basic Skirt/Dress Machine Hem: $20+

SPECIAL NOTE: Beading & Other Decorations

Basic Skirt/Dress Machine Hem: $20+

Shorten hem on a basic A-line skirt or dress. Additional layers will be an additional charge.

Formal & Bridal Machine sewn Hem:

Basic Skirt/Dress Machine Hem: $20+

Prom/Homecoming/Bridesmaid: starting at $30+ Basic Chiffon, Satin, Polyester, etc. style dresses. Additional layers and trains will be an additional charge.

Wedding Gowns w/train: starting at $50+ per main layers. Price can be estimated at fitting. Horse Hair braid is an additional charge. Long trains may cost extra

Tulle: starting at $15+ The cost for cutting tulle layers will depend on location and train length.

Hand sewn hem

Formal & Bridal Machine sewn Hem:

Take In Dress:

Why hand sewn? This is a cleaner, high-end, tailored look that does not show a "hard" stitch line. This is often used on dresses with heavy beading/sequins.

Basic Skirt/Dress: starting at $40+

Formal Dress/Full Skirt: starting at $50+; additional layers will be machine sewn.

Wedding Gowns: starting at $100+; additional layers will be machine sewn.

Take In Dress:

Formal & Bridal Machine sewn Hem:

Take In Dress:

Basic Dress/Skirt: starting at $10+ for darts, $20 for side

Formal Dress: starting at $40+

Wedding Gown: starting at $50+

Having a well-fitted garment is essential. This pricing refers to cinching the sides, bust, or waist, bringing up the shoulders, or fixing an un-fitted neckline. I can also adjust sleeve length.

Customization

Set up an appointment for a quote. Some customizations may not be quotable ahead of time such as extensive bead work, extreme alterations, etc.

Customization Examples:

Bead work or needle work
Letting out a dress, skirt
Changing zipper to corset
Adding a slit (back or side)
Dress reconstruction (generation dress)

Basic Pricing Information: Jeans & Trousers

Fitting Request

Waist Adjustment: $10+

Fitting Request

Jeans & Casual: Simply bring the garment and comfortable undergarments.

Suit Pants: It is best to bring your dress shoes with you for proper hem fit.

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Pant Hem:

Waist Adjustment: $10+

Fitting Request

Pants (Machine Sewn): $15

Jeans w/Original Hem: $20

Hand Sewn Suit Pants/Slacks: $20

Cuffed Pants: $25

Waist Adjustment: $10+

Darts: $10+

Take in Suit Pants at back seam: starting at $20+(Belt loop movement determines a higher cost)

Taper Leg: $10+

Replace Zipper: $20+

Waist Adjustment: $10+

Narrow legs to a more flattering fit or taper into a straight leg style.

Replace Closure: $5

Replace Zipper: $20+

Button, snap, or hook & eye

Replace Zipper: $20+

Fully remove and replace zipper

Basic Pricing Information: Shirts

FITTING REQUEST

Replace button(s): $2.50 each

Replace Collar: $40

Bring the garment and comfortable undergarments.

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Replace Collar: $40

Replace button(s): $2.50 each

Replace Collar: $40

Fancy Patterned collars are in or I can replace a collar to match the shirt.

Replace button(s): $2.50 each

I can try to find buttons to match or replace all the buttons for a cohesive look

Take in Sleeves: $20+

Shorten Sleeves at Cuff: $20+

Replace button(s): $2.50 each

This creates a slimmer fit through the bicep and forearm

Shorten Shirt Length: $20

Shorten Sleeves at Cuff: $20+

Shirts can be shortened 1-2", any more and other proportions may be thrown off.

Shorten Sleeves at Cuff: $20+

Sleeve can be shortened 1-3" from cuff

Replace Cuffs: $40

Take-in Shirt: $20+

If cuffs are worn they can be replaced with matching or pattern cuffs.

Take-in Shirt: $20+

This creates a slimmer fit through chest and stomach.

Add Darts: $15

Take-in Shirt: $20+

Add Darts: $15

Adding darts to the back will help create a more tapered, athletic fit.

Basic Pricing Information: Suit Jackets

Jacket Fit

adjust Sleeves (Working Buttons): $40-$60+

It is best to find a jacket that fits well in the shoulders. Lining up the seam with your shoulder joint. Jackets with functioning sleeve buttons are more costly to alter than non functioning buttons. The sleeve of your jacket should come up to show 1/4"-1/2" of your dress shirt sleeve. When being fitted, please bring your dress shirt.

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adjust Sleeves (Working Buttons): $40-$60+

Sleeves with functioning buttons may need to be adjusted from the shoulder seam. Typically only 1/4"-1/2" can be brought up before going to the shoulder seam

adjust Sleeves (Non-working Buttons): $40+

adjust Sleeves (Working Buttons): $40-$60+

adjust Sleeves (Non-working Buttons): $40+

Sleeves should be shortened to show 1/4"-1/2" of dress shirt cuff. It is best to keep the shortening to less than 3/4".

Adjust Jacket Side Seams: $10 per seam

adjust Sleeves (Non-working Buttons): $40+

For a better fit through the torso, a jacket can be taken in at the side seams.

adjust Jacket Center: $15

Adjust Jacket Side Seams: $10 per seam

adjust Jacket Buttons: $5+

If the back is too bulky through the center, the jacket and lining can be taken in for a better fit.

adjust Jacket Buttons: $5+

Adjust Jacket Side Seams: $10 per seam

adjust Jacket Buttons: $5+

If a jacket just needs to be brought in slightly, this can be done by moving the buttons over.

Take in Sleeves: $20+

Create a slimmer fit through the bicep and forearm.

Shorten Jacket: $40+

Take in Sleeves: $20+

Jackets can only be shortened by 1-2". Any more and it will throw off the proportions.