Miami Clothing Alterations, Wedding Dress Alterations, Costume Design And Vintage Restoring, LLC
About
We are expert clothing makers, we also do wedding dress alterations, costume design, and tailoring. Our studio is located in Miami.
I love to do great work that people are happy to pay for. I love my work I have done it for many decades.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I am happy to make appointments. I operate out of my home at biscayne heights, a very nice area, parking is on the street. I do the measurement and the examinatuon of the items and a price. I finish my work reasonably quickly. I operate with the very highest quality including I do hand sewing when needed. The price is paid up front, and pick-up is within 72 hours.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied Fash and Art at the Epson School of Art, Surrey UK.
I have worked in the field acrtivelky for many decades.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Dress, non-formal (add $10 to each procedure for lined garment, add $9 to each procedure if has top-stitching)
$22.00
Take in/out sides up to sleeve
$25
Take in/out sides, sleeveless
$32.00
Take in/out sides through sleeves, reset sleeves
$17.00
Take in/out center seam
$32.00
Take in through zipper, reset zipper
$34.00
Shorten waist/back with zipper/closure
$36.00
Raise shoulders, reset collar OR sleeves
$42.00
Raise shoulders, reset collar AND sleeves
$35.00
Reduce shoulders
$20.00
Lower armholes (Add 15 for sleeves)
$22.00
Shorten/lengthen sleeves
$36.00
Shorten/lengthen sleeves, vented or detailed
$20.00
Shorten spaghetti straps
$28
Replace Zipper
Skirt (add $10 to each procedure for lined garment, $9 to each procedure for top-stitching)
$22.00
Take in/out sides
$28.00
Take in/out sides, through waist OR hem
$38.00
Take in/out sides, through waist AND hem
$36.00
Take in through zipper, reset zipper and waist
$28
Add Slits
$25
Replace zipper
Hem
$25.00
Shorten hem, plain
$36.00
Shorten hem, vented
$35.00
Bias cut hem, sheer, stretch
$35.00
Chiffon, each full layer
$36.00
Shorten from waist w/ elastic only
$45.00
Shorten from waist & reshaping with zipper/closure
Blouse/Shirt (add $10 to each procedure for fine/silk fabric, add $9 to each procedure for top-stitching)
$20.00
Take in sides
$28.00
Take in sides through sleeves
$18.00
Take in/make darts
$22.00
Shorten sleeves, under 1"
$28.00
Shorten sleeves over 1"
$22.00
Shorten hem
Pants (add $10 to each procedure for lined garment, $9 for each procedure for top-stitching)
$24.00
Take in/out waist and seat
$28.00
Take in/out waist from side
$17.00
Take in/out seat
$20.00
Take in/out crotch
$32.00
Take in/out waist-seat-crotch
$26.00
Flatten hips
$20.00
Taper legs
$20.00
Hem bottoms, plain
$25.00
Hem bottoms, cuff
$25
Replace zipper
Jeans
$25.00
Shorten hem, top-stitch
$36.00
Shorten hem, reattach original bottom
$36.00
take in waist/seat
$10.00
Repair holes on jeans: up to 2″ – each add’l inch is 5 round up to nearest inch
$32
Replace zipper
Bridal Alterations CLASSIC GOWN (add $30 to each procedure for applique lace, beading/re-beading is evaluated at $32 per hour rate)
$52.00
Take in/out sides
$64.00
Take in/out sides with sleeves
$48.00
Take in through zipper
$64.00
Take in through zipper with loops and buttons
$40.00
Take in princess seams
$68.00
Reshape/restyle neckline
$32 per hour
Shorten bodice from waist
$27.00
Ease in front
$21.00
Add bra cups
$38.00
Raise shoulders, sleeveless
$32.00
Shorten sleeves
$33.00
taper sleeves
$64.00
raise shoulders with sleeves
$45.00
Reduce/narrow shoulders
$27.00
Shorten spaghetti straps (both)
$38.00
Take in neckline, halter style
$21.00 per layer
Take in/out sides on skirt
$88.00
Add corset back
$17.00
Add boning, each seam
$28.00
Add belt/sash into the zipper
$32 per hour
Beading/re-beading
Gown Hem
$65.00
Cut edge, each
$85.00
Satin/silk, rolled
$105.00
Hair braid, stitched on
$155.00
Hair braid, enclosed
$165.00
Lace/fancy
$50.00
Lining, rolled hem
$40.00
Lining with crinoline
$275.00
Shorten from waistline and re-shape skirt, up to 3 layers
$55 ea layer
(Each Additional Layer after 3 first layers)
$35.00 ea layer
Remove train, plain
$55.00 ea layer
Remove train, lace
$32.00 per hour
Beading/re-beading
Bustle Train
$30.00
Bustle (sweep train, 1-3 pts) under or over
$45.00
Bustle over (4+ pts.)
$45.00
Bustle under (4+ pts.)
Other Alterations
$5.00 ea
Move/add snaps, hooks and eyes
$25.00 per layer
Open or close slit
$20.00
Shorten belt plain
$30.00
Shorten belt fancy
$15.00
Add bra straps
$85.00
Add buttons at the back zipper, full seam (Add 25 for loops at zipper)
$40.00
Add buttons at back, zipper length (add 25 for loops at zipper)
$50.00
Bridal Gown Steaming (Add 20 for extra full crinoline)
Bridal Alterations MODERN GOWN - slimmer cut skirt, no boning, no crinoline layers (add $25 to each procedure for applique lace)
$42.00
Take in/out sides
$45.00
Take in/out thru zipper
$52.00
Take in/out thru zipper with loops and buttons
$38.00
Take in princess seams
$27.00
Ease in front
$21.00
Add bra cups
$65.00
Reshape/restyle neckline
$85.00
Add corset back
$18.00
Take in skirt, each layer
$17.00
Add boning, each seam
$32.00 per hour
Shorten bodice from waist
$32.00 per hour
Beading/re-beading
$45
Modern Bridal Gown Steaming
Gown Hem
$50.00
Cut edge, each
$65.00
Satin/silk, rolled
$125.00
Hem & lining, enclosed
$135.00
Hem & lining, enclosed with hair braid
$130.00
Lace/fancy
$75.00
Hair braid, stitched on
$35.00
Lining
$190.00
Shorten from waistline with zipper/closure, re-shape skirt
$30.00 each layer
Remove train, plain
$45.00 each layer
Remove train, lace/fancy
Bustle
$15
1 point, over/under
$30
3 points, over/under
$45
4+ points over/under
Bridesmaid/Formal Dress Alterations (add $15 to each procedure for appliqued lace)
$42.00
Take in/out sides, with boning
$38.00
Take in/out thru zipper
$32.00
Take in princess seams, plain
$42.00
Take in princess seams, chiffon ruched
$32.00
Raise shoulders
$27.00
Ease in front
$21.00
Add bra cups
$50.00
Reshape/re-style neckline, plain
$58.00
Re-style neckline, detailed
$32.00
Lower armholes
$20.00
Shorten spaghetti straps
$18.00 per layer
Take in sides on skirt below waist
$32 per hour
Shorten bodice from waist with zipper/closure
$32 per hour
Any other work, such as creating sleeves, straps, or additional details to be tailored is assessed at
$35.00
Full gown steam
Hem
$50.00
Chiffon, each layer
$65.00
Chiffon, each layer, extra wide
$30.00
Lining, each layer
$70.00
Main & lining, enclosed
$105.00
Main & lining, enclosed with braid
$130.00
Shorten from waist with zipper/closure, re-shape skirt
$32.00 per hour
Any other work
How did you get started in this business?
I first became interested in Fashion in Grade school