Alterations

Each alteration appointment begins with an initial consultation in the studio with our expert seamstress, Rita. She will be able to identify all of the areas that need to be altered to create the perfect fit.

If you did not buy your dress from us, please arrange your first alteration appointment for 12-10 weeks before your wedding. This allows us to plan in fitting appointments for you to check the fit of your dress and make any further changes, should you need them. For our own brides we will arrange your appointments with you when your dress comes into the studio.

Prices are based on how much is needed to be done to make your dress perfect for you. Please use our list below as a guide only. Rita will give you an exact price in your initial alteration appointment.

We are also happy to accommodate bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride/groom and prom dresses.

Have your special dress expertly altered to fit you perfectly!

Prices

Shoulders

  • Shorten/Lengthen straps - from £30

  • Adding beads to straps - from £80

  • Lifting shoulders (with sleeves) - from £60

  • Narrow straps - from £60

Skirt

  • Shorten hem at the kick-line (plain fabric- no detailing to move) - £25 per layer

  • Full skirt hem (including train) - from £60

  • Lengthening hem - POA

  • Letting out/take-in over hips/thighs on plain skirt - from £60

  • Slit added - POA

  • Train removed and hem - from £100

  • Standard bustle - £15

Sleeves

  • Sleeves shortened (no details on fabric) - from £40

  • Sleeves Added - POA

  • Sleeves tapered - from £40

General

  • Dress steamed - from £25

  • Dress bag and hanger - £10

  • Rush Fee (applies to all wedding 1 month of the alteration appointment) - £100

  • General repairs - POA

Neckline, Bust and Bodice

  • Reshape neckline (no beads, lace or appliqués) - from £40

  • Cups added - from £20

  • Boning added - from £35

  • Bust-line adjustment - from £40

  • Darts added - from £25

  • Take-in or let-out sides - £50-£100

  • Replace Zip - POA (depending on the size)

Beaded, Lace and Appliqué fabric additional charges

  • Bead work to be removed/re-attached - POA

  • Appliqués to be removed/re-attached - POA

  • Lace/horsehair surcharge (hems) - POA

Our Brides

Here at Love Rare, we are transparent with what we do and the prices we charge. Have a look at some of the work we have completed. It’s amazing to see the before and afters!