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Tipping at Final Dress Fitting?

Future Mrs. 27, on June 3, 2015 at 1:33 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 13

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I have my final dress fitting tomorrow. I noticed when I was at the store for my first fitting that there was a note that said something about tipping the seamstress. Am I supposed to tip the seamstress tomorrow? If so how much? If not who are you tipping? Thank you!

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Latest activity by April, on June 4, 2015 at 12:27 PM

Master June 2015
Maltese · on June 3, 2015 at 1:47 PM
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I didn't...but I had to pay for my alterations in cash...I'm guessing because a portion of that (if not all) went right to the seamstresses...I had about 4 fittings, each one with a different of 2 seamstresses, they flip flopped appointments
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Julia · on June 3, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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No idea. Following!
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Devoted June 2015
Future Mrs. 27 · on June 3, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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Yeah I know the store owner included the cost of alterations with the dress cost and everything was paid upfront months ago.
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Shannon & Joseph · on June 3, 2015 at 6:24 PM
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Interesting... Never heard of that before. I have my final fitting this Friday at DB. I don't remember seeing any signs about tipping. Following for more info on this.
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Master October 2015
FutureMrsCrane · on June 3, 2015 at 6:29 PM
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I'm not tipping the seamstress because she owns the entire bridal store that I bought my dress at.
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Expert June 2015
JanelleNicole · on June 3, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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My seamstress owns her own business so no tipping unless she does this absolutely amazing over the top job, then maybe $20 if that.
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Mrs. T · on June 3, 2015 at 6:55 PM
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Hell no. My alterations are $900. They are making more than enough off my alterations not to mention my dress purchase. No matter how much you pay, I don't think you should tip a seamstress.
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Master October 2015
Monica SC · on June 3, 2015 at 8:16 PM
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I have never tipped a seamstress.
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Master April 2016
HereComeTheYorks · on June 4, 2015 at 11:48 AM
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I have never tipped a seamstress and never would have thought about it if I didn't see this thread.
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Expert June 2015
BlessedandFavored · on June 4, 2015 at 11:49 AM
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No I'm not tipping mine. My alterations cost more than my dress.
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Master May 2015
Jillian · on June 4, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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Wow, I have not hear of this. I didn't tip anyone for alterations. It wasn't a whole lot, so they actually did them for me at no cost. I never saw the seamstress though. The girls at the dress shop pinned whatever and then when I came back to try it on it was with the same girls. It was a smaller local dress shop.
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VIP June 2015
Marisslee · on June 4, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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I am not tipping. I actually don't even know the cost of my alterations lol So I'm prepared to be surprised tomorrow when I pick it up. My final dress fitting is tomorrow also! Yay
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April · on June 4, 2015 at 12:27 PM
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As a DB Alterations CSR, I have seen some people tip a seamstress. This has only occurred three times out of the hundreds of ladies who have come through our doors; two brides tipped the seamstress who did the actual sewing and another tipped the entire department. Tips are in no way asked or required, some people just feel like giving something if they are super happy with their dresses.
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