Specialized Alterations
Feel at home in what you wear.
Service Description
At Spiffy Seams, I keep it simple: quality work, personal care, and respect for your time. Most appointments take about an hour or less, and I’ll always be clear about what your garment needs. Prices cover consultation and fitting—final cost depends on the fabric, finish, and complexity of the piece. My goal isn’t just to alter clothes, but to help you feel at home in what you wear. 🧵 BASIC ALTERATIONS Hems & Length Adjustments Pants / Jeans Hem — $25 Skirt / Dress Hem (unlined) — $30 Sleeve Shorten (unlined) — $25 Taper Long Sleeve → Short Sleeve — $25–30 Minor Repairs Button Replacement — $5 each Small Seam Fix — $10–15 Patch Repair (non-denim) — $10–20 Patch Repair (jeans) — $15–25 👗 TAILORING FOR FIT (Everyday Wear) Waist & Hip Adjustments Pants or Skirt Waist In/Out — $35–40 Hip / Seat Adjustment — $35–45 Side Seams & Silhouette Dress Side Seams — $50–65 Shirt/Blouse Side Seams — $35–45 Top Strap Shortening — $15–20 Zippers Pants Zipper Replacement — $40–50 Dress Zipper Replacement — $50–65 Invisible Zipper Install — $50–70 🧥 JACKETS & OUTERWEAR (Clients LOVE clarity on this category) Structural Alterations Jacket/Blazer Sleeves Shortened — $45–60 Narrow Shoulders — $75–95 Take In Jacket Body — $60–75 Coats Coat Hem — $60–85 Sleeve Shorten (lined coat) — $60–75 ✨ FORMAL & SPECIALTY (These are your luxury-tier items—charge for your expertise) Dresses & Gowns Formal Hem — $90–150 Bodice Reshape — $75–150 Add Cups / Support — $25–35 Side Seams (formal) — $65–90 Evening Gown Fit Package — $150–250 Suits Suit Jacket + Pants Tailoring Package — $140–200 Jacket Sculpting + Sleeve Adjustments — $75–125 Bridal Quoted after consultation (range: $180–350+) Bridal Hem + Bustle — $120–180 👜 SPECIAL MATERIALS Leather/Suede Alterations — quoted case-by-case Beaded/Heavily Embellished Fabric — +15–25% surcharge 🚚 CONVENIENCE OPTIONS Rush Order (under 48 hours): +25% Concierge Pickup/Drop-off: $15–25 Fitting + Style Recommendations (15 min) — included Multiple-Item Bundle Quotes — available