Alterations
Fitted here, by our own seamstresses
Rosa and Elena alter every gown we sell, and gowns bought elsewhere too, in our fitting room on Broad Street.
Meet the seamstresses
Rosa and Elena
Rosa Delgado has been our head seamstress since the day we opened, and there is no train she has not bustled. Elena Petrova joined her in 2019 after ten years in a couture workroom in Manhattan.
Between them they handle hems, bustles, bodices, cups, straps and sleeves, and they will tell you honestly when a gown already fits.
Our alterations menu
Hems and bustles
Prices are per gown. Your seamstress quotes everything at the first fitting, before any work begins.
| Hem, single layer | $85 |
|---|---|
| Hem with horsehair trimKeeps the hemline full and soft. | $125 |
| Hem with laceThe lace edge taken off and sewn back by hand. | $175 |
| French bustle, 1 to 3 points | $75 |
| French bustle, 4 to 6 pointsFor long and layered trains. | $125 |
| American bustle | $95 |
Fit and support
| Take in the bodice | $95 |
|---|---|
| Take in the sides | $85 |
| Let out the sides | $95 |
| Add straps | $65 |
| Sew in cups | $45 |
| Shorten sleeves | $60 |
Finishing touches
| Covered buttons over the zipper | $85 |
|---|---|
| Final steam and pressIncluded with every alteration. | Included |
Your fitting timeline
8 to 10 weeks before
First fitting
Bring your shoes and undergarments. Rosa pins the gown and writes up exactly what it needs.
4 to 6 weeks before
Second fitting
We check the fit, the hem and the bustle, and adjust anything that has changed.
1 to 2 weeks before
Final fitting and pickup
Bring your maid of honor so we can teach her the bustle. Your gown goes home steamed and pressed.
Bought your gown somewhere else?
We alter gowns from other shops at the same prices. Call with your wedding date and we will find you a first fitting.