How much should I expect to pay for taking the hem up on a simple wedding dress?
I've bought a simple wedding that fits well but needs a few inches taken off the bottom. The dress has several layers but no delicate lace or anything on the bottom
Question Asked: 16/05/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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I am happy to see you for a free and obligation free appointment to see how the gown is made before estimating the cost, but for most hem alterations on average I charge $250.00
Trimming the hem depends on the layers of the fabrics and the finishing of the hem,and also the fullness of the hem .
If you have long train you should bustle it up to make it easier for the bride to walk around.
To cut the hem and finishing it as original hem starts from $150-250 ,the bustle up $50-65
When we do a hemline we also do a train pick up, or bustle. Depending on the fabric if it is tulle, chiffon, light weight satin. It is also measure while your standing in the gown. We normally look around the $265. We also steam up your gown prior to collection.
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Depending on how many layers your dress has and if there is lace that needs to be taken up as well, you can expect to pay anything from $150-$250. We provide bustling of the train FREE of charge.