Alterations

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Appointments are required for all alteration types, including fittings and repairs. 

If you don't see any available appointments it means we are fully booked. You can call us at 706.316.2067 to get on the waiting list in case we get any cancellations. 

We offer a wide variety of alterations and repair services, from basic hemming of pants to formal dress alterations. 

 

ESTIMATES AND SERVICES WE OFFER

BASIC ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS:

Please note that these are estimates and we are only able to offer a final price during your appointment & prices are subject to change (Last updated 09/22/23).

We guarantee a turn-around time of 7 days for basic alterations ( Please limit your alteration items to 5 per appointment.). This excludes (but not limited to) some alterations to formal wear, jackets, suits, and high-end designer clothing, which  require a 14 day turn-around time. Any alteration that requires adding additional fabric to make an item larger, we consider a custom design and are not able to offer these services at this point. We are also not currently able to make custom items from scratch. 

If you need an alteration to be completed in a shorter period of time, we will try to accommodate requests for a rush fee which depends on the cost of the alteration and how quickly you will need it completed . Please understand that rushed alterations may not be available if we are fully booked.

PANTS:

HEM: Starts at $22

  • HEM WITH LINING: Starts at $44

         TAKING IN: Starts at $26.50

Letting out pants where there is enough fabric in the seam is a basic alteration. If we need to add any additional fabric to make the pants larger, it is considered a custom alteration, which we are not able to accommodate at this point. Please email us at communityalterations@gmail.com when you are unsure if your alteration is considered a custom requests. 

CASUAL SKIRT:

HEM: Starts at $22

  • Each extra layer (lining) add $13

TAKE IN WAIST: Starts at $26.50

Easy darts start at $15

  • Each extra layer (lining) add $10

Letting out a skirt where there is enough fabric in the seam is a basic alteration. If we need to add any additional fabric to make the skirt larger, it is considered a custom alteration, which we are not able to accommodate at this point. Please email us at communityalterations@gmail.com when you are unsure if your alteration is considered a custom requests. 

CASUAL DRESS:

HEM: Starts at $22

  • Each extra layer (lining) add $15

 TAKE IN SIDES UP TO 2 SIZESStarts at $24

 HEM SLEEVES: Starts at $22

 ADD 2 DARTS: Starts at $22

 SHORTEN STRAPS: Starts at $15

 TAKE UP SHOULDERS: Starts at $35

 CHANGE NECKLINE: Starts at $28

Letting out a dress where there is enough fabric in the seam is a basic alteration. If we need to add any additional fabric to make the dress larger, it is considered a custom alteration, which we are not able to accommodate at this point. Please email us at communityalterations@gmail.com when you are unsure if your alteration is considered a custom requests. 

PRESS & STEAM (no silk, no wedding dresses)

             Starts at $7 price increases with volume and material

              

ADVANCED ALTERATIONS:

FORMAL DRESS

*Beading + sequins cost extra depending on construction*

HEM: starts at $55

  • Each layer add $20

TAKE IN SIDES: Starts at $45

TAKE UP STRAPS: Starts at $21 for 2 straps

Letting out a dress where there is enough fabric in the seam is a basic alteration. If we need to add any additional fabric to make the dress larger, it is considered a custom alteration, which we are not able to accommodate at this point. Please email us at communityalterations@gmail.com when you are unsure if your alteration is considered a custom requests. 

 

SORRY, WE DO NOT OFFER ALTERATIONS ON WEDDING DRESSES.