Questions & Answers

Q. Do you have fitting fees?

A. There are no fitting fees for basic alterations and other mending requests.  There are fitting fees for Bridal, formal, modeling type fittings.  Large alteration orders can possibly have a fitting fee depending on time spent and how much time is involved with the fittings.  A quality alteration requires time to make sure you are fit correctly.  

Also, if you have me spend time on pinning and fitting your clothing, then you decide it's too much to spend, you will be charged my hourly rate for the time I spent on the fitting, and must be paid in cash.

Q.  I have a dress that is in great condition.  Will you make my daughter's doll a dress from the material? 

A.  I would be happy to do this for you.  It's a great idea if the dress has sentimental value, the fabric texture, print, etc is perfect for the doll scale.  Although this will save you the cost of material, your labor costs will remain the same, yet have a beautiful way of passing on something of sentimental value.  You will need to provide information on the doll that the dress is being made for, and possibly send the doll if I don't have the same one on hand for a fitting.

Q. Do you provide estimates?

A. 

1. Yes, I provide some basic estimates, but a customer needs to understand that estimates are based on current rates and estimated time of work from my history of sewing.  These are not "fixed" costs.  On a rare occasion, a job might run less and sometimes a little more.  A customer making changes to their order can drastically change/increase their costs.

2. For a variety of items, it is best that you bring your items by or send an email list.  Please provide your name, mailing address, email and phone number with your inquiry.

3. Companies needing bulk seamstress work will be required to submit a $75 upfront payment before ANY estimate will be provided.