What a year! While I'm thankful every day for the community's support and a nation-wide fanbase who believe in my work enough to mail me their items, I need to make some changes to maintain a little bit of sanity and take a few more days off in 2020. Beginning Jan 1st:
- All civilian specialty work tickets $250 or less that require my expertise (not the staff's) will need to be paid in full before work begins. Tickets over $250 will have the remaining balance due at item completion. Examples of specialty work are things like suit shoulder raises, collar resets, and lapel narrowing, bridal, overcoat relines, custom garments, and leather work.
- The types of work mentioned above will have a 3 to 8 week turn around. The only exception to this policy is, of course, active duty and law enforcement gear repairs and modifications.
- Military and outdoor gear prices are increasing after a 5-year steady hold. I hate to do this, but current gear rates by the hour are considerably less than current garment rates by the hour. We will continue to offer a military discount in the form of same day and next day service for uniforms at no additional charge, and no charge for those who are receiving/escorting a deceased service member, pallbearers, speaking at the funeral, or are the spouse of the deceased.
- The door will not open before noon. Period. End of discussion and I don't care how many negative reviews we get for turning people away. If the blinds are closed, the closed sign is flipped, and the door curtain is closed, we're closed. The staff needs uninterrupted time to sew in order to meet deadlines. I need to be able to work alone without people yanking on the locked doorknob and tapping on the windows spiking my anxiety. Some might say the solution is to hire another person. Doing so would mean a price increase across the board, and nobody wants that.
Prices can vary up or down based on garment construction and type or amount of fabric, so it's best to come in and have us inspect the garment before you assume the pricing shown here.
Also, please remember that just because you bought it for a bargain, does not mean you're going to get it altered for a bargain. The cheaper the garment, the more flexible your expectations need to be with the final result. WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUNDS POLICY.
We aim to have all casual wear completed within 14 calendar days.
Rush fees of 30-40% will apply in order to meet shorter deadlines.
Same-day and next-day services for civilian clothing are double price.
Military and Law Enforcement uniforms we do our best to get done same-day
or next-day at no additional charge.
Our pants hems are lifetime guaranteed. This means that if the stitching ever comes undone, bring them back and we'll fix it for free.
trouser hem $15...lined $18...cuffs $22
hem with suit jacket alterations $12
senior hem (65 and older) $10
jeans or stretch hem $15
keep original jeans hem $22
heavy duty work pants $22
waist in or out $25
jeans waist in $35
new jeans button $5
jeans mending $5 per area
narrow legs with re-hemming $20
specialty/difficult fabrics add $5-$10
casual dress or skirt hem $25
hem business skirt with vent and lining $40
bust/waist/hips in/out $15-$35
lined or stretch add $5-$10
sweater knits, sequins, or other fabrics that require
hand stitching for the best result $45+
thin dress straps shortened by hand $7
wide straps shortened by machine $25
formal chiffon or stretch hem starts at $50
horsehair hem $50-$100
beadwork/hand stitching $1 per sq inch
ABSOLUTELY NO GLITTER. It gets all over everyone else's clothes and into the machine crevices.
Prices vary by type of fabric, amount of fabric, and original garment construction. Some items may be turned away due to poor quality. Custom garment design starts at $300 plus fabric. Custom suits are not available at this time. Buttons are $5 each, or if you buy the buttons and bring them in , we'll give you a free mini-class on how to hand sew them yourself.
narrow shirt body $10...arms $10
shorten dress shirt sleeves $25
curved shirt hem $25
outdoor/athletic/stretch fabric add $10
suit body in/out back only $25...back and sides $35
shorten/lengthen sleeves vented $40...closed vent $30
cheater sleeve hem (fold up and whipstitch) $20
sleeves w/ functioning buttonholes $75
shoulder narrowing $75 with sleeve lengthening $110
hem suit jacket $75
new zipper $30-$50 plus cost of zipper
repair lining $5-$25
replace basic lining $100 plus fabric
patches $5 each plus $10 if lining access is needed
shorten sleeves $25+
add knit cuffs $25...replace knit cuffs $30
hem trench coat $75
down-filled add $20
fur restyling and repairs available $100/hour
Fully custom gown design available for a true one-of-a-kind dress! Gift certificates available. Every January and July be sure to check out our Pre-Paid Hem and Bustle Special. It locks in our lowest price and you can use it at any time.
A $250 payment is required at your first fitting. (Bills totaling less than $250 are expected to be paid in full.) Final payment due 30 days from completion; $5 per day late fee thereafter. No refunds. Bring your shoes and bra, but leave children at home.
traditional gown hems start at $200 and go up based on circumference
lace/beading $1 sq inch
horsehair $50 per layer
bustle $35 plus $25 per additional point
zipper to corset $75+
bust/waist/hips in/out $25-$75
bust cups $25
steam/press $50-150
bridesmaid/MOB/MOG hem starts at $50 and includes a basic steam and press
flower girl hem $30
thin straps shortened by hand $7
wide straps shortened by machine $25
bust/waist/hips in/out $15-$35
add bust cups $25
ring-bearer trouser hem $10
Our military/LE discount is no rush fee for same day/next day service for uniforms. Please call if you need the staff to stay past 6 pm due to commute. Next-day dry cleaning provided by Valet Cleaners.
dress uniform jacket $25 to let in/out, sleeves $40
uniform trouser hem $10
patches $5 each sew on...Velcro add $2 each
combat uniform blouse sides in or shorten sleeve $35
law enforcement shirts sides in $15, sleeves up $20
Military: be prepared to provide your own name/rank/branch at this time. Our embroidery machine is in the repair shop.
Mia does all kind of heavy-duty sewing repairs.
ALICE and Ruck mods: add 2 quart straps, pouches, sleeping bag extension, access zippers, lid extensions, replace MOLLE, buckles, anything you can think of, really.
Custom rifle slings, mag pouches, and admin kit
Add custom combat sleeves to any top or jacket.
Tent repair
Some shoe repair
Just ask!