NLefashion ☑️ Women's Clothing Alteration | Skirt & Dress Hemming
Our Tailor & Seamstresses can alter all kinds of women’s clothing so that you are comfortable, stylish, and party-ready in no time.
You’ve spent hours, days, and perhaps even weeks to find the perfect apparel. It is the color and the style you were looking for, and the price you can afford. The only problem is that it is not fit perfectly so you’ll have to do some alterations.
Our primary goal is to ensure that your clothing fits flawlessly and our skilled and experienced in-house tailors pay close attention to the unique body shapes and proportions of each client. By doing so, we guarantee that your clothing will not only fit flawlessly but also enhance your overall appearance and boost your confidence.
Our alteration services including, but are not limited to:
- Evening & Formal Dresses
- Prom & Graduation Dresses
- Skirts & Tops
- Coats, Jackets & Blazers
- Formal & Casual Pants
Evening Clothing & Dress Alteration Price List
Below you can find all our women’s clothing alterations services we provide whether you have a gown that you want to restyle, remodel or alter. Simply choose the part you want to adjust and find the detailed pricing.
Dress & Skirts Alterations Cost
Hem Dress Skirt Under 70"
Close Vents in Skirt | $20 |
Shorten Lining | $20 |
Chiffon/Sheer Fabric (each Layer) | $38 |
Plain (Shorten/Lengthen) | $40 |
Reattach Original Hem on Skirt | $45 |
By Hand or Bias (Shorten/Lengthen) | $50 |
Velvet by Hand (Shorten/Lengthen) | $50 |
Horse Hair (each layer) | $58 |
Sequin (hand or machine) | $60 |
Knit Hem Hand Crochet (Shorten/Lengthen) | $70 |
Hem Dress Skirt 70"-120"
Close Vents in Skirts | $25 |
Shorten Lining | $30 |
Shorten One Layer (Cut Only) | $46 |
Encore full, A-line hem (Shorten/Lengthen) | $65 |
Horse Hair (each layer) | $68 |
Knit Hem Hand Crochet (Shorten/Lengthen) | $90 |
Sequin (hand or machine) | $118 |
Formal 3+ Layers/Horse hair/Crinoline | $160 |
Hems Dress Skirt Over 120"
Close Vents in Skirts | $30 |
Shorten Lining | $35 |
Formal 3+ Layers/Crinoline/Horse hair | $220 |
Hem Gown with Extra Panels
Shorten Lining | $10 |
Close Vents in Skirts | $18 |
Reshape Regular Fabric 1-2 Panels | $56 |
Reshape Chiffon/Shear 1-2 Panels | $65 |
Reshape 5-11 Panels | $134 |
Dress Neck/Shoulders
Spaghetti Straps- Shorten | $20 |
Shorten Wide Straps | $24 |
Raise Shoulders (Sleeveless) with Details | $42 |
Narrow Shoulders Plain (Reset Sleeve) | $57 |
Raise Shoulders (Adjust Sleeve & Neckline) | $76 |
Dress/Skirt Seams
Add or Take In Darts | $16 |
Center Seam w/o Zipper- In/Out | $27 |
Sides Plain w/o pockets w/o thru armhole- In/Out | $30 |
Bodice Seams (includes princess seams) | $34 |
Sides with Waist Seam (Dress)- In/Out | $36 |
Center Seam with Zipper- In/Out | $37 |
Sides w/o Pockets- In/Out | $42 |
Add Boning | $47 |
Zipper with Shirring, Gathers or Pleats | $51 |
Sides Seam Thru Armholes- In/Out | $54 |
Sides with Boning | $60 |
Sides with Zipper- In/Out | $62 |
Sides Reset Beaded- In/Out | $80 |
Sides Partial Beaded- In/Out | $86 |
Replace/Reset Beaded Center Seam with Zipper | $114 |
Sides Full Beaded- In/Out | $120 |
Dress Sleeves
Sleeves Taper | $25 |
Plain (Shorten/Lengthen) | $30 |
Vented (Shorten/Lengthen) | $40 |
Move Plackets (Shorten/Lengthen) | $45 |
Shorten From Top (Reset Sleeves) | $50 |
Beaded Replace (Up to 3 rows of beads)- Shorten | $70 |
Dress/Skirt Waist
Elastic- Replace | $18 |
Split Seam- In/Out | $20 |
Darts at Waist or Waistband | $26 |
Waist Add Fabric- Out | $28 |
Waistband Cut & Create Center Seam | $30 |
Thru Sides w/o Waistband- In/Out | $32 |
Lower Half Waist | $40 |
Remove Waistband- In/Out | $46 |
Lower Full Waist | $60 |
Misc Alterations
Snaps/Hooks/Eyes | $5 |
Blocking | $18 |
Add Padding/Bra Cups/Bra | $20 |
Lingerie Straps | $20 |
Bra Cups | $20 |
Bustle for Train (1-3 Loops) | $30 |
Re-Attach Piping | $34 |
Replace Zipper | $34 |
Reline Skirt | $49 |
Reversible Hem | $64 |
Double Faced Fabric | $107 |
Women Pants Alterations Cost
Pants Hem
Plain S/L | $20 |
Cuffs S/L | $20 |
Plain Topstitch S/L | $20 |
Pants in Short/Hem Short | $20 |
Remove Zippers- S/L | $28 |
By Hand | $28 |
Jeans- Reattach Original Hem | $30 |
With Knit Cuffs- Shorten | $30 |
Stirrups/Elastic/Zippers- Shorten | $34 |
Jeans Fancy- Reattach Original Hem | $38 |
Reset Zippers- S/L | $43 |
Double Faced Fabric Shorten | $60 |
Pants Waist/Seat/Thigh
Remove Belt Loops Topstitch | $6 |
Create belt loops | $12 |
Remove Belt Loop on Seam | $13 |
Seat Plain Seam I/O | $14 |
Seat With Topstitch I/O | $16 |
Waist Split Waistband | $20 |
Thigh I/O | $20 |
Waist Remove Waistband I/O | $30 |
Lower Half Waist | $30 |
Lower Full Waist | $54 |
Re-Cut | $85 |
Pants Seams/Lining/Misc
Taper Legs | $25 |
Sides w/o pockets I/O | $30 |
Sides w/ pockets I/O | $40 |
Crotch Lining | $20 |
Half Lining | $54 |
Pockets Remove/Shorten | $15 |
Make Inside Pocket | $24 |
Replace Zipper | $35 |
Jumpsuit Alterations Cost
Jumpsuit Sleeves
Plain S/L | $20 |
Vented S/L | $25 |
Move Plackets S/L | $25 |
Sleeves Taper | $26 |
From Top Reset Sleeves S/L | $52 |
Beaded Replace Up to 3 Rows of Beads S/L | $67 |
Jumpsuit Shoulders
Spaghetti Straps Shorten | $20 |
Wide Straps Shorten | $24 |
Raise Shoulders (Sleeveless) | $41 |
Raise Shoulders (Sleeveless) w/ Detail | $43 |
Raise Shoulders (Adjust Sleeve & Neckline) | $60 |
Narrow Shoulders Plain (Reset Sleeve) | $48 |
Jumpsuit Hems
Plain S/L | $20 |
Cuff S/L | $25 |
Topstitch Plain S/L | $20 |
Shorten w/ Taper Hem | $32 |
Lengthen w/Taper Hem | $32 |
Lining Shorten | $15 |
Remove Hem | $10 |
Jumpsuit Waist/Seat
Waist I/O | $30 |
Seat I/O | $20 |
Half Waist – Lower | $32 |
Full Waist- Lower | $56 |
Jumpsuit Seams
Sides I/O | $30 |
Center Seam w/o Zipper I/O | $20 |
Center Seam w/ Zipper I/O | $30 |
Straps Shorten | $20 |
Taper Legs | $27 |
Shirt & Blouse Alterations Cost
Sleeves/Shoulders
Make into Short Sleeves | $20 |
Sleeves w/ Plackets- Move & Shorten | $25 |
Sleeves w/o Moving Plackets Shorten | $20 |
Sleeves Plain w/o Plackets- S/L | $20 |
Fancy- Shorten | $30 |
Wide Straps Shorten | $32 |
Spaghetti Straps Shorten | $20 |
Lingerie Straps | $18 |
Shoulders- Raise w/ Sleeves | $56 |
Shoulders- Raise w/o Sleeves | $43 |
Shoulders- Raise Sleeveless with Detail | $50 |
Shoulders- Narrow w/ Sleeves/Neckline/Detail | $56 |
Seams & Hems
Darts | $16 |
Sides Thru Armholes Sleeveless Top-In | $30 |
Sides Thru Armholes with Sleeves- In | $42 |
Shortening | $28 |
T-Shirt Plain- Shorten | $20 |
Miscellaneous Shirt & Blouse Alterations
Press | $5 |
Snaps/Hooks/Eyes | $5 |
Move Buttons | $5 |
Replace Zipper | $30+zipper |
Replace Elastic | $28 |
Remove Collar | $28 |
Women Suit & Blazer Alterations
Suit & Blazer Sleeves/Shoulders
Remove Imitation Buttonholes | $8 |
Taper | $30 |
Plain S/L | $35 |
Replace Sleeve Lining | $40 |
Vented S/L | $45 |
Fancy S/L | $52 |
Shorten Double Faced | $64 |
Shorten From Top | $75 |
Shoulder Pad | $18 |
Blade Pads | $19 |
Raise & Shorten Back | $35 |
Shatnez- Replace Collar Felt | $42 |
Narrow Shoulders | $58 |
Shoulders- Narrow/Shorten Sleeve from Top | $78 |
Suit & Blazer Seams
Center Seams I/O | $20 |
Center Seam w/vent in I/O | $20 |
Close Double/Center Vents | $20 |
Sides w/o vents I/O | $25 |
Sides front only- In | $25 |
Sides Thru Double Vents- I/O | $30 |
Sides Thru Armholes- I/O | $30 |
Sides Thru Armholes/Vents Comb- I/O | $40 |
Miscellaneous Suit & Blazer Alterations
Move Buttons | $10 |
Remove Buttonholes Imitation | $10 |
Replace Button Set | $20 |
Pocket- Close/Remove/Shorten | $15 |
Make Inside Pocket/Reset Pocket | $20 |
Snaps/Hooks/Eyes | $5 |
Underarm Shields | $20 |
Reattach Piping | $24 |
Elbow Patches | $25 |
Deepen Armholes | $32 |
Shorten Suit Coat | $53 |
Replace Lining | $116+material |
***Please note:
1) These are the starting prices and the total price will depend on how much work needs to be done and the complexity of the Prom, Evening, or Formal dress.
2) For dresses, such as gowns for weddings, that have special fabrics or adornments such as beads, lace, tulle or crystals there is an additional charge as the gown may require more extensive tailoring.
Evening, Prom & Cocktail Dress Skirt Hemming
Do I need to alter my dress?
No matter how perfect the dress you’ve fallen in love with seems, evening & prom dress adjustments are almost a given. Whether your gown needs just simple dress hemming, a bustle added, or a whole remodeling, we are here and we will make sure it’s perfectly fitted, super comfortable, and party-ready.
The ready-made evening dresses come in standard sizes and usually need a skirt hem alteration, as they have extra length to accommodate a variety of heights and shapes. Your dress hem should graze the floor and give you the freedom to walk, dance, and mingle with other students without worrying. NLefashion is here to make sure your dress is super comfortable and fits perfectly. Our store is located at 5146 Dundas Street West Etobicoke and we provide our clients with the highest quality evening dress alterations services.
How long does it take to have a dress hemmed?
A lot will depend on the time of year, the complexity of the dress, and your requirements. During the summer season (May-August) it may take 3-4 weeks. On the other hand, during fall or winter, it can take anywhere from 5 days to a week.
For prom dresses, during the prom Season (May-June) it may take 1-3 weeks. If you start earlier, it will take anywhere from 2 to 7 days.
It is always good to have some extra time, so we can have a least 1 extra fitting in case something needs to be fixed.
Your dress shouldn’t be a source of stress, so you don’t have to wait until the last minute to take it to the tailor. This will help our alterations specialist to offer you the best fit, result, and of course, experience.
If you have ordered or received your evening or prom dress a little later, we do offer Rush Fittings & Alteration. Rush orders may be subjected to a rush fee.
What do I bring to an alterations appointment?
When you come to your initial fitting appointment, there are several things you should bring with you. First of all, the shoes are essential in properly marking the hem. Undergarments (bra, cups, etc.) can also greatly impact the fit of your gown and help you have a better idea of how everything looks together.
What Alterations Services do you offer?
Some common evening & prom dress services we provide include shortening the hem, taking in/out on the hips and waist, removing sleeves, train loop, and button and shortening straps, taking in around the chest, adding a waist stay, and altering the neckline and back.
In addition to the common alterations, we can also take over projects that require a particular level of tailoring skills and level of expertise to restyle or remodel completely a wedding dress.
- Hemming Dress Skirt: Dresses come in different lengths and styles, so we need to hem them to achieve an ideal length.
- Taking in/out on the hips and waist: Sides are taken in when the gown needs to be adjusted to fit your body shape. Picking a little bit bigger dress is much easier and less expensive to take it in.
- Shortening the Gown Straps: Usually, the straps are slightly longer, so they can fit more figures. In order to make it comfortable, we recommend adjusting the straps to ensure a perfect fit.
- Taking in around the chest: so that the neckline won’t make a gutter when you look down.
- Adding a waist: to stay inside your gown and fit snug on your waist.
- Open or close the neckline: This is a common dress remodeling that can make a big impact.
- Restyling the back: can make the difference. It requires a fashion designing experience and an eye to remodel the back. This is a bit more expensive service.
- Altering the closure: is another service that we can provide you.
- Adding sleeves or doing other special dress adjustments: will transform your gown to achieve the perfect fit and suit your individual preferences!
How much does prom dress alterations cost?
You can find the starting Prices for ALL our Prom dress alteration services on our website.
• Consultation | FREE |
• Hem & Shortening | $40- $160 |
• Shoulders Alterations | $20- $76 |
• Bodice Darts | $20- $40 |
• Sleeves Alterations | $25- $70 |
• Waist Alterations | $18- $60 |
• Bodice Sides | $30- $120 |
• Bodice Zipper | $34- $50 |
How much does jumpsuit alterations cost?
You can find the starting Prices for ALL our jumpsuit alteration services on our website.
• Consultation | FREE |
• Jumpsuit Sleeves | $20- $67 |
• Jumpsuit Shoulders | $20- $60 |
• Jumpsuit Hems | $20- $35 |
• Jumpsuit Waist/Seat | $30- $56 |
• Jumpsuit Seams | $27- $30 |
Do you offer Rush Alteration & Hemming Services?
We will do our best in order to finish it on time. Of course, it depends on the design and the alterations we need to do. Rush orders may be subjected to a rush fee.
Do you offer FREE Consultation?
To make the clothing alteration process easier, we provide a FREE consultation with our tailor in Etobicoke. We accept by appointment only, and you are more than welcome to book an appointment online prior to visiting our Tailor Shop.
Our free consultation takes 15-20 minutes and we will have the chance to see the apparel on you and provide you with an estimate. If you require pinning of the apparel, there is an additional fee that is waived if you decide to proceed with us.
Do you alter designer coats, jackets, suits, or blazers?
Through the years, we had the chance to alter suits, coats, and jackets from many different designers and brands. Below you can find some of our projects:
Designer Clothes We Have Altered
- A.L.C. Single Button Blazer & Shirt Jacket
- Acne Studios Oversized Shacket & Wool Coat
- Agnona Cashmere Highneck Sweater & Cashmere Jacket
- Akris punto Coat
- Alessandra Rich Cardigan
- Alexander McQueen Jacket
- Alexander Wang Jacket
- Alice + Olivia Blazer
- Balenciaga Women’s Coat
- Balmain Jacket
- Barrie Fair Isle Turtleneck Sweater
- Bode Jacket
- BOSS Long Coat & Wool Blazer
- Burberry Trench Coat
- Cecilie Bahnsen Coat
- Chloé Jacket
- Dolce&Gabbana Jacket
- Dries Van Noten Oversize Blazer & Silk Coat
- Fabiana Filippi Wool & Cashmere Coat
- forte_forte Blazer
- Ganni Jacket
- Giambattista Valli Turtleneck Sweater
- Givenchy Oversize Wool Blazer & Women’s Tuxedo Jacket
- Harris Wharf Wool Coat
- Isabel Marant Coat & Wool Blazer
- Jonathan Simkhai Coat
- Judith & Charles Philip Jacket
- Junya Watanabe Sequin Trench Coat
- Khaite Blondie Blazer
- L’AGENCE Blazer
- Lemaire Wool Overcoat
- Marine Serre Jacket
- Max Mara Coat
- Moncler Jacket
- Nili Lotan Wool Blazer
- OSCAR DE LA RENTA Knit Cardigan
- Proenza Schouler Button Blazer
- SENTALER Wool Coat
- Sid Neigum V-Neck Blazer
- Simone Rocha Cardigan & Coat
- Smythe Wool Blazer
- St. John Knit Topper
- Stella McCartney Jacket
- Thom Browne Overcoat
- Totême Loreo Oversize Blazer
- Valentino Wool & Cashmere Long Peacoat
- Veronica Beard Jacket
- Versace Jacket
- Zimmermann Blazer & Jacket
How much does women's pants alterations cost?
You can find the starting Prices for ALL our women’s pants alteration services on our website.
✓ Consultation | FREE |
✓ Pants Hem | $20- $60 |
✓ Pants Waist/Seat/Thigh | $12- $84 |
✓ Pants Seams/Lining | $20- $54 |
✓ Replace Zipper | $35 |
How much does women's suit and blazer alterations cost?
You can find the starting Prices for ALL our women’s suits and blazers alteration services on our website.
✓ Consultation | FREE |
✓ Suit Shoulders | $18- $78 |
✓ Suit Sleeves | $30- $75 |
✓ Blazer Seams | $20- $40 |
✓ Replace Lining | $116+material |
NLefashion: Women's Clothing Alteration Experience & Expertise You Can Trust!
With decades of experience, NLefashion is your go-to local tailor shop for expert clothing alterations. Our team of skilled professionals has successfully transformed numerous women’s apparel, combining technical expertise with creative vision. Check out our reviews and trust us with making your apparel fit flawlessly for your special day.
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