Alteration Costs

What exactly do you need done? I feel like $950 is a bit much

View Quoted Comment I need A LOT done she has to take out the zipper and beading and take in a bunch of material and take some out and also make a thing (sorry i have no idea what its called I forgot) to attach my dress to so that my train isn't out and dragging everywhere during reception

Price depends on where you located. Contact alterations businesses in your area via Thumbtack.com or the vendor tab for the most accurate price.
Large cities charge more than small towns.

I bought a sample sale dress that was several sizes too big and needed to be altered pretty much everywhere -- straps, bodice, hem, etc. -- plus a bustle. It's got a lot of beading, lace, and several layers. $750-ish in the Cleveland, OH area.

View Quoted Comment Im in angleton tx its a small town lol @ Eri yes I need alot of that done as well i am petite and although the dress wasn't several sizes too big it is alot of dress with so many layers about 5 and she has to hem QUITE a bit and take in the sems from ALOT of places and create a bustle and all that

It does seem a lot to me, I also had a lace dress that I had to have taken in, the top adjusted, straps adjusted, hemmed, lace taken off and replaced and a bustle added and it cost $250. Sounds like yours has a lot of work to be done but maybe shop around a little bit if you can.

Mine came out to be $750. Similar to you, I have a lot of lace, and I'm very short so it needs to be hemmed quite a bit. Plus straps sewn in and taken in on the sides. I thought it was a lot to pay, but honestly, I'd rather pay a lot of money on it to make sure they don't mess it up. We'll find out next week!

Holy moly that seems like a lot, did you need a lot done to it ? Mine was only $450, but I am in a small city so if you are in a larger area that could be a reasonable price.

I had a bunch done to my dress in addition to the standard hem and bustle (which was also more complicated than a standard type of bustle). It was taken in a whole size, added off the shoulder straps, added more buttons, and rearranged some lace appliqués. It cost me about $1,000, but I live in the Boston area so that definitely factored into the cost.

Price is very dependent on location, and how much needs to be done.
Looking at your dress - that sounds about right.

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A Bustle lol but yeah if its alot that need to be done then it can definitely get a little pricey

My alterations were $650. I'm short and needed mine hemmed a lot I'm guessing. It's a ball gown and has a lot of lace and tulle.

I feel your pain, mine were $700 for hem and bustle

I paid $1200 for 2 dresses to be altered.

I was given an alterations price list when I ordered my dress. I anticipate spending the same. $950.00. Maybe a bit more. The beading definitely plays a big part.

Mine was $86 for a bustle, a belt sewn on, and the bust taken in...I paid for a special hem when I purchased my dress so I didn't have to worry about that with alterations.