Approx. Cost of altering A-line hem to high-low?

minxi · May 2011

I was wondering if any knottie could give me a ball park estimate on how much I should expect to pay for an A-line hem to High-low hem alteration.

Thank you!

minxi · May 2011

I figured it would be best to go there first because of taxes and local recommendations, but hadn't gotten a reply yet. Board is a little slow, and I guess I'm just in a "rush-rush" mood haha. So I decided to try here

I'll wait it out.

vexie · May 2011

Alteration costs do vary based on city, seamstress etc so I'd call some local seamstresses or bridal shops to get an approximate cost. Good luck!

minxi · May 2011

I'll try calling the shops up

Thank you guys.

minxi · May 2011

Skirt is simple organza and tulle with no embroidery/beading/lace. It has a total of 4 layers. (Organza, Tulle, Tulle, Slip)

Sue-n-Kevin · May 2011

I just went in to have the alterations lady do my fitting on a dress I bought about 18 months ago at a sample sale at their store (not sure if it makes a difference whether you bought the dress with them or not)

To have a ruched bodice taken in at at the sides and back (with a zipper), and 3 layers of dress (2 linings, 1 chiffon overlay, which needs a hand rolled handkerchief hem) shortened to tea length front, heel length back it is costing $165 for everything.

Your tulle layers will just be cut, not hemmed, the slip and organza will be hemmed. The organza will need a hand rolled handkerchief hem...........I've sewn for over 30 years, and would not take on the aggravation of hand rolling and hemming chiffon. It's a royal pain.

AnniePanic · May 2011

My seamstress charges $15 a layer to hem.

minxi · May 2011

Sue - That's a ton of info. Thank you so much. I was ballparking <$100 for my alterations since it's limited to the skirt, everything else is fine. And regardless of tailor and location, I assumed a universal "approximate" just based on labor.

Annie - Not bad, thank you.

I'll try calling up some places I found on yelp.

Thank you again, everyone!

GeauxTigers17 · May 2011

Definitely call around - that estimate quoted above is low for my area. I had some simple stuff done to my engagement party dress (just the waist pulled in a little) and it was $40 just for that.

minxi · May 2011

Update: Found out that seamstresses can charge anywhere from $6-$20 an hour depending on their self-considered quality of workmanship. However, that price can rise depending on the person.

I found out some people in the costume shop in my department have worked with wedding gowns before (some actually do regular business in wedding dress alterations) and I'm just going to one of the girls there.

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