Basic Seamstress Services

• Alterations

  • Hemming: Shorten or lengthen pants, skirts, dresses, and sleeves for a clean, custom fit.

  • Taking in / letting out: Adjust side seams, waistbands, and darts to make garments smaller or larger while preserving style lines.

  • Waist adjustments: Move or alter waistbands, add elastic, or refit pants and skirts for comfort and proper sit.

  • Sleeve adjustments: Shorten, lengthen, taper, or reshape sleeves; convert long sleeves to short or cap sleeves.

  • Tapering and reshaping: Slim down or broaden pants, jackets, and dresses for a tailored silhouette.

• Repairs

  • Mending tears and holes: Invisible repairs for fabric rips, seam splits, and worn spots.

  • Patchwork: Fabric or decorative patches for denim, jackets, and casual wear.

  • Replacing zippers: Install new zippers (metal, coil, invisible) in dresses, pants, jackets, and bags.

  • Button and snap replacement: Replace or reinforce buttons, snaps, and rivets; move buttons for better fit.

  • Lining repair and replacement: Fix or replace worn, torn, or missing linings in jackets, skirts, and coats.

• Custom Alterations & Modifications

  • Bridal and formal wear alterations: Bridal gown bust adjustments, hem for heels, bustle installation, and precise fittings for prom or formal dresses.

  • Custom fitting: Multiple fittings to achieve couture-level fit for special garments.

  • Restyling and redesign: Convert old garments into new styles (e.g., turn dress into skirt, add new neckline, change sleeves).

• Tailoring (Jackets, Suits, Coats)

  • Jacket sleeves and shoulders: Adjust sleeve length, re-pad or reshape shoulders, taper sleeves for a modern fit.

  • Jacket/body adjustments: Take in or let out jacket bodies, adjust lapels, and alter vents.

  • Pant tailoring for suits: Hem and taper dress pants, adjust seat and rise for professional appearance.

  • Coat alterations: Shorten/lengthen coats, replace collars, and reinforce seams for durability.

• Specialty Services

  • Bridal bustle and emergency wedding-day fixes: On-site or quick-turn services for wardrobe malfunctions.

  • Costume alterations and repairs: Fast turnarounds for theater, cosplay, and events.

  • Leather and suede repairs: Minor alterations and repairs for certain leathers (subject to evaluation).

  • Embellishments: Add appliqué, trims, lace, beads, or embroidery to refresh or personalize garments.

• Measurements and Fittings

  • Professional measuring: Accurate measurements for alterations and custom work.

  • Multiple fittings: Progressive fittings for complex jobs (bridal, tailored suits) to ensure perfect fit.

• Care & Finish

  • Pressing and steaming: Professional pressing for crisp hems and seams.

  • Reinforcement: Strengthen seams, hems, and stress points to prolong garment life.

  • Final quality check: Ensure symmetry, proper hem length, aligned closures, and overall finish.

What to expect

• Turnaround time: Varies by service and complexity — from same-day hemming to several weeks for bridal or major restyling.

• Pricing: Typically based on complexity, materials, and time; basic hems and small repairs are lower cost, custom tailoring and bridal work are higher.

• Fabric considerations: Some fabrics (silk, velvet, leather) require special handling and may affect price and timeline.

• Communication: Clear notes about desired fit, style preferences, and any deadline or special event ensure best results.

Bring: garment(s), appropriate shoes

Basic Seamstress Services

• Alterations

  • Hemming: Shorten or lengthen pants, skirts, dresses, and sleeves for a clean, custom fit.

  • Taking in / letting out: Adjust side seams, waistbands, and darts to make garments smaller or larger while preserving style lines.

  • Waist adjustments: Move or alter waistbands, add elastic, or refit pants and skirts for comfort and proper sit.

  • Sleeve adjustments: Shorten, lengthen, taper, or reshape sleeves; convert long sleeves to short or cap sleeves.

  • Tapering and reshaping: Slim down or broaden pants, jackets, and dresses for a tailored silhouette.

• Repairs

  • Mending tears and holes: Invisible repairs for fabric rips, seam splits, and worn spots.

  • Patchwork: Fabric or decorative patches for denim, jackets, and casual wear.

  • Replacing zippers: Install new zippers (metal, coil, invisible) in dresses, pants, jackets, and bags.

  • Button and snap replacement: Replace or reinforce buttons, snaps, and rivets; move buttons for better fit.

  • Lining repair and replacement: Fix or replace worn, torn, or missing linings in jackets, skirts, and coats.

• Custom Alterations & Modifications

  • Bridal and formal wear alterations: Bridal gown bust adjustments, hem for heels, bustle installation, and precise fittings for prom or formal dresses.

  • Custom fitting: Multiple fittings to achieve couture-level fit for special garments.

  • Restyling and redesign: Convert old garments into new styles (e.g., turn dress into skirt, add new neckline, change sleeves).

• Tailoring (Jackets, Suits, Coats)

  • Jacket sleeves and shoulders: Adjust sleeve length, re-pad or reshape shoulders, taper sleeves for a modern fit.

  • Jacket/body adjustments: Take in or let out jacket bodies, adjust lapels, and alter vents.

  • Pant tailoring for suits: Hem and taper dress pants, adjust seat and rise for professional appearance.

  • Coat alterations: Shorten/lengthen coats, replace collars, and reinforce seams for durability.

• Specialty Services

  • Bridal bustle and emergency wedding-day fixes: On-site or quick-turn services for wardrobe malfunctions.

  • Costume alterations and repairs: Fast turnarounds for theater, cosplay, and events.

  • Leather and suede repairs: Minor alterations and repairs for certain leathers (subject to evaluation).

  • Embellishments: Add appliqué, trims, lace, beads, or embroidery to refresh or personalize garments.

• Measurements and Fittings

  • Professional measuring: Accurate measurements for alterations and custom work.

  • Multiple fittings: Progressive fittings for complex jobs (bridal, tailored suits) to ensure perfect fit.

• Care & Finish

  • Pressing and steaming: Professional pressing for crisp hems and seams.

  • Reinforcement: Strengthen seams, hems, and stress points to prolong garment life.

  • Final quality check: Ensure symmetry, proper hem length, aligned closures, and overall finish.

What to expect

• Turnaround time: Varies by service and complexity — Regular turnaround time is 1 week to several weeks for bridal or major restyling.

• Pricing: Typically based on complexity, materials, and time; basic hems and small repairs are lower cost, custom tailoring and bridal work are higher.

• Fabric considerations: Some fabrics (silk, velvet, leather) require special handling and may affect price and timeline.

• Communication: Clear notes about desired fit, style preferences, and any deadline or special event ensure best results.

Bring: garment(s), appropriate shoes for fitting (for hems), undergarments to be worn with the item, and any inspiration or photos if requesting redesigns.