Pricing
Costs for alterations will be quoted at fitting.
As a guide, most bridal gowns alterations will be approximately £275–£375 per dress, depending on the work undertaken. The cost of your alterations includes your gown being covered by insurance while at The Bobbin and also includes steaming.
More extensive alterations and bespoke work such as major design changes or adding sleeves etc may increase costs up to £650+.
Hem
From £100
Slim single rolled Hem
From £100
From £110
Standard A-line Hem
Includes excludes linings and nets
From £110
From £150
Layered Hem (chiffon, georgette, organza)
excludes all linings and nets
From £150
From £160
Ballgown style, layered Hem
(tulle with multiple layers and linings)
From £160
From £160
Lace hem/horsehair hem
excludes all linings and nets
From £160
Skirt
From £80
Plain skirt
Letting out/taking in over hip/thigh
From £80
From £120
Beaded or Lace skirt
Letting out/taking in over hip/thigh
From £120
Extras
From £20 per pair
Bust pads & fitting
From £20 per pair
£30 per hour
Hand sewing/lacing/beading
£30 per hour
From £25
Sew Bridal Belt
From £25
From £15
Standard train bustle
From £15
From £20
Larger skirts with multiple bustles
From £20
Rush Fees
First fitting falling less than 7 weeks before wedding +10%
First fitting falling less than 5 weeks before wedding +25%
First fitting falling less than 3 weeks before wedding date +50%
First fitting falling less than 2 weeks before wedding date +100%
The % fee is added to the alterations costs not fitting charges. They are standard if we can accommodate it in our fitting schedule.
Bodice
From £70
Plain side seams
Taking in/letting out
From £70
From £90
Side seams with lace or beadwork
Taking in/letting out
From £90
From £60
Standard shoulders
Taking up
From £60
From £80
Shoulders with sleeve/dart adjustments
From £80
From £25
shortening straps
From £25
From £120
Changing zip back to corset back
Excludes fabric costs
From £120
Bridesmaid Dress Alterations
From £40
Standard Hem
Single layer and lining
From £40
From £40
Layered Hem
Multiple layers
From £40
From £40
Standard side seams
Taking in/letting out
From £40
From £30
Standard shoulders
Taking up
From £30
£30 per hour
Hand sewing & finishing
All other work is charged by the hour
£30 per hour
Adult £20 (per dress)
Steaming
Adult £20 (per dress)
Teen £15 (per dress)
Steaming
Teen £15 (per dress)
Flower girl £10 (per dress)
Steaming
Flower girl £10 (per dress)
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