Generally speaking, how much would it cost...

RockstarWifey0912

To have the bust taken in for a wedding dress?  My dress needs the bust brought it, and I'm calling alteration shops tomorrow, but if anyone has a general idea, that would be great.  I want to be sure I don't pay too much when that's the only thing that needs done...

timsflower81

Depends on how much it needs to be taken in and if you have beading that would need to be removed.... I would think probably $30 to $50 if its pretty simple.  

firsttimersluck

Sorry Op there is no "generally" speaking with alterations.. people's alterations here range from 25 bucks to 500. 

All you can do is go in and get a quote. If you have NO beading or anything that makes it complicated, however, it should be less than a 100 for sure

Amanda1443994

Mine cost $125 to take it in a few inches but I also had a lot of beading/detail. Should def. be under $100 if its simple.

S6ix

Everything is expensive here except my alterations. I'm having some modification to the bust, a French bustle, taking it in at the waist (yay diet!), hemming, and a little center dart to make the sweetheart neckline more sweetheart-y, and it's all $100. Total. I was so relieved to hear her say that, I danced a little jig. My gown is lace over silk and a fairly detailed hem, for reference.

RockstarWifey0912

Thanks everyone : I have an appointment Monday for a fitting/quote only with a seamstress we've used before, so I can only pray at this point. Thanks for the insight!