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$450 for alterations?

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Leonormorrow, on March 11, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Just had my seamstress consultation and she predicts that the alterations for my dress will cost about $450-500. I was expecting to spend a few hundred but didn’t think it would be this expensive? Reviews also said this particular place was on the affordable end. I am having the sleeves shortened,...

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Expert July 2021
Katharine · on March 12, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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That sounds about right. I had mine hemmed in the front to leave a small train in the back, a small bustle added, the straps reinforced and the beading checked over for about $325.
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Dedicated June 2021
· on March 12, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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Wow that is high.
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Legend June 2019
Melle · on March 12, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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That sounds about the average price for alterations
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Savvy August 2020
Maggie · on March 12, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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I’m in Denver, CO. My alterations will cost $450 as well. Added bust cups, straps shortened, train removed and full hem (didn’t like the train). I was expecting around $500. I think it’s pretty average for a bridal gown.
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Kari · on March 13, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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If your dress has appliques on it that make a border around the hem, those are super time intensive to do. The seamstress needs to remove all the appliques by hand, hem the dress, and then reapply them all perfectly. With four layers to hem, it sounds like a more complicated dress, so I wouldn't be surprised if this was the end cost. There is just a lot of labor involved.
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Savvy March 2020
Mekalah · on March 13, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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That's a pretty good price! I wish I could've only spent $500 in alterations... But you live and you learn!
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Beginner September 2021
Nicole · on March 14, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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I think once you purchase the dress, alterations should be included in the price and there should be levels depending on how much you spend on your dress. I have alternations in May and hoping it's not crazy but will be prepared.
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Devoted December 2021
Charity · on March 14, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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Yeah that's normal
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Devoted December 2021
Charity · on March 14, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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Totally agree 100%!!
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Savvy May 2020
JANELLE · on March 16, 2020 at 1:09 PM
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That sounds about average. I paid $900 for mine, but I am based in Northern VA so I feel everything is a little more expensive here lol. Gorgeous Dress!!!!
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Savvy June 2020
Shannon · on March 26, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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I was quoted between $400 and $600 for similar and have had several friends say the same thing, so I think it's pretty average.
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