School Formal Dress Alteration Prices
Expert tailoring for your perfect night!
Your school formal is a night to remember, and your dress should be perfect in every way. At Rachel’s Custom Sewing, we specialize in making your formal dress fit like a dream—so you can look amazing, not trip over your hem, and simply enjoy your night as your best self.
Express options available — just ask!
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Alterations: ~ Bustle ~ Straps ~ Sides ~ Hem ~
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Alterations: ~ Cups ~Sides ~ Steam ~
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Alterations: ~ Hem ~ Bustle ~
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Alterations: ~ Straps ~ Cups ~ Hem ~ Bustle ~ Pocket Square ~ Body Tape ~
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Alterations: ~ Hem adjusted~Main glitter ~Zip perfected ~
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Alterations: ~ Scrunchie ~ Cups ~ Side Seams ~ Zip ~ Hem ~ Bustle ~
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Alterations: ~ Straps ~ Hem ~
Prices
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Add cups – $106
Darts:
• Existing lined – $166
• Add new – $228
• Quick (all layers) – $66Princess seams (bodice gap fix) – $246
Boning (per pair) – $66
Corset insert:
• Simple – $204
• Custom colour / large area – $420Waist raise – $396
Waist stay (helps dress stay in place) – $78
Neckline or backline change – $132
Illusion panel:
• Close front – $132
• Reinforce – $42
• Add modesty panel – $240
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Spaghetti – $92
Create new spaghetti – $132
Medium thick – $264
One strap only – $186
Medium thick (quick finish, suitable for bridesmaids) – $126 -
Zipper
Fix bubble at base of zip – $48
Replace corset with zip – $264
Make smaller (1–5 sizes, through zip) – $300
If more than 2 sizes, will need to take in to hem – $396
Gusset insert (adds size) – from $240Sides In
Reduce through:
• Arm to waist – $300
• Arm to thigh – $330
• Arm to hem – $360
• Waist to thigh – $216
• Waist to hem – $246
• Thigh to hem – $216 -
Main / Outer Layers
Standard – $174
Extra full – $240
Infinity dress – $126
Pleated fabric – $360
Add horsehair braid – $132
Lining
1 layer – $162
2 layers – $290
3 layers – $432
Tulle
1 layer – $150
2 layers – $264
3 layers – $372
4 layers – $468
5 layers – $588
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Add split to existing seam – $132
Add split where no seam exists – $240
Add fabric to lower triangle of split – $240
Raise existing split – $72 per layer
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Bustle – $36
Snaps – $30 each
Pockets – $102 each
Steam – Complimentary
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$54
