Question about Alterations

Re: Question about Alterations

• Jules08

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  If you are taking it in from a 10 to a 6, then it seems fairly reasonable. 
  
  Dresses can usually only be altered + / - 2 sizes in either direction - the more drastic the size alteration the more work is involved.  So in your case, it's going to take a lot of work to get the dress to the correct size and shape without losing the intergrity of the design.
  
  Also, depending on beading, lace appliques, pleating, layers, material types, etc. that can all tak a lot of re-work which = lots of hours.  So the more detailed your dress, the more labor involved.
  
  If you are having a bustle put in, it can be anywhere from $8-15 per bustle point.  bustles can be anywhere from 2 - 7 points.
  
  You can get quotes from other alterations places to compare, but just make sure you are checking with reputable people experienced in wedding dresses.
  
  
  I didn't need much for my dress: hemmed and a 2 point bustle.  I think I paid $130 ish.

  
  
  
  

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• alyssalowe member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  I have no idea since your taking it down four sizes but I will tell you what my alterationist did and maybe it will help.
  
  1. Take zipper out
  2. Add loops to back side for corset
  3. Make the material to lace the corset
  4. Let the bust out
  5. Hem the bottom of the dress (lace with layers and train)
  6. Steam dres
  7. Bead check
  8. Provide a dress bag
  
  All for $250 and six weeks. I thought her quote was alot but holy geeze yours seems high. My lady is out of Woodstock IL (on IL/WI border - worth the drive) her salon is called " Stitch 'N Time Bridal Boutique"  815-337-4444. She will give appx totals over the phone but it really all depends when you get there and she gets into the dress. She is a one women show at that store so give plenty of time. Appointments are usually 2-3 weeks apart in between her needing you to come in. Accepts cc's and requires 1/2 down to start.

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• gundy21 member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  I used her for a BM dress about 2 years ago - she is expensive - but her work is impeccable!

  

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• jackiejung member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  I highly reccommend Karen Sheard from Burlington. She does alterations out of a flower shop but does fantastic work for very reasonable. When my brother got married she took my moms MOG dress down 2 sizes (weight watchers really works!) as well as up about 3 inches. I think all together she paid around $50 to $60.
  
  The flower shop web site is www.giabellaflowers.com

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• flyawae52 member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  If you decide you want someone to do you alterations for a super good price.... check these guys out: http://www.designsforyoubridalshop.com/  it's right in Beaver Dam, WI! They're SO nice there!  The lady has over 35 years sewing experience and when she's done it doesn't even look like alterations were done.  It fit perfect! Awesome!!!

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• hillary.ruiz

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  I know someone who does Bridal alterations out of Lake Geneva.  She is awesome and totally reasonable.  Give her a call.  Its Alterations by Michele.  2622481359

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