Services
Explore our bridal and special occasion dress services
Services
At SewSonia, I offer a comprehensive range of services to ensure you look and feel your absolute best for your special day or formal event.
Custom Alterations
Bring your dreams into reality with expert alterations to make your wedding dress fit you perfectly.
- Timeline: 6-8 weeks depending on your needs
Consultations
Schedule a consultation to discuss your vision and explore how I can help create your perfect fit
- Initial Consultation: 30-90 minute appointment to discuss needs and options
- Pricing: $25 initial consultation fee (applied to final service cost when booked) To schedule a consultation or inquire about services, please contact me.”
Alterations prices
Bridal Alterations
- $45 Shorten straps
- $80 Shorten shoulders with sleeves
- $45 Lower armholes (add $30 for sleeves)
- $35 Shorten sleeves
- $45 Taper sleeves
- $125 Add corset back
- $25 Add belt/sash into the zipper
- $50 Take in/out sides
- $75 Take in/out sides with sleeves
- $80 Take in/out sides with lace/beading
- $35 Take in/out sides on skirt (add $25 for fit and flare/mermaid style)
- $60 Take in princess seams
- $45 Take in neckline halter style
- $20 Tighten neckline
- $25 Add bra cups
- $50 Add pockets
- $55 per hour Beading/re-beading
Gown Hem (add $25 to layer with slit)
- $15 Cut edge, column (per layer)
- $20 Cut edge, A-line (per layer)
- $25 Cut edge, ballgown (per layer)
- $90 column (+$25 per additional layer)
- $125 A-line (+$25 per additional layer)
- $175 ballgown ( +$30 per additional layer)
- Add $65 Hair braid, stitched on
- Add $75 Hair braid, enclosed
- Add $90 move Lace/beading
Bustle Train
- $55 Bustle ( 3 pts)
- $75 Bustle (5-7 pts)
- $120 Bustle (8+ pts)
Bridesmaid/Formal Dress Alterations
- $40 shorten straps
- $25 Shorten spaghetti straps
- $45 Take in/out sides
- $25 Take in sides on skirt below waist
- $45 Take in princess seams
- $120 change zipper to corset back (IF matching color fabrics are available)
- $20 tighten neckline
- $25 Add bra cups
- $30 Lower armholes
- $50 Add pockets
- $55 per hour Any other work, such as creating sleeves, straps, etc
Hem
- $45 column single layer
- $60 column two layers
- $75 two layers with slits or ruffles (add $35 per additional layer)
- $85 A-line (add $25 per additional layer)
- $120 ballgown (add $25 per additional layer)
- Add $45 with small braid
- $55 per hour Any other work
Other Alterations
- $10 Move/add snaps, hooks and eyes
- $25 Open or close slit
- $55 spaghetti straps made from hemmed fabric
- $45 scrunchie made from hemmed fabric (must have had 5 inches or more removed)
- $85 Add buttons at the back, full seam
- $60 Add buttons at back, zipper length
- $70 full Bridal Gown Steaming (Add $25 for full crinoline)
- $45 full Bridesmaid/Formal gown Steaming
Rush Fee
- 14 business days, or less, for non-formal: $100
- 21 business days, or less, for bridal party and wedding dresses: $150