NLefashion ☑️ Women's Clothing Alteration | Skirt & Dress Hemming

Q: 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!

Q: 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

Q: 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

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.

Nadia is amazing. Professional, highly skilled, pleasant, warm and friendly, responsive, upbeat and just an all-around pleasure to deal with. Don't waste your time elsewhere.

Sandra M.

Nadia is an expert at her craft and really understands how clothes should fit on your body. I recently had some jeans taken in and my son had two suits tailored and both of us are extremely happy with the result. With my jeans, Nadia had to correct a poor job that was done by Stitch It and now my jeans fit like they were made for me. You can trust that the work done by Nadia will be of utmost quality.

Daphne

I got around 5 items altered by them and now I like them enough to wear them! I got a few blazers and pants fitted, and I'm so glad I did, I think NLefashion is very good at what they do.

Momina D.

Nadia is excellent at her craft. A bit pricey, however, you pay for a high quality service which makes it worthwhile in the long run as you have a garment that is perfectly tailored to your body shape. Highly recommend her for quality alterations.

Octavia E.

I brought in a dress that needed to be shortened in length and altered in the tulle shoulders for an event in a week. The alterations were beautiful! Very friendly and quick service. I will definitely return for any future alterations (with more turnaround time on my part).

Heather G.

Does an absolutely amazing job and is beyond friendly. Wouldn't go anywhere else

Maddy G.

I have had many high end European dresses tailored by Nadia, and can truly say she is an expert in the field. Her alterations make a big difference, and she always knows just what to do for a perfect custom fit. I’ve brought her garments in silk, lace, and other delicate fabrics, and can say with confidence that she is the only person I would trust my designer purchases to.

Jenny

The dress turned out beautiful and exactly how I wanted it to be. I will definitely be coming back for anything I need to be made or altered!

Nadia is absolutely the best! She is indeed an apparel magician, she will make things look bomb on you and is a true professional. Very convenient and fast service, she will definitely make you happy!

Maureen L.

I wanted to alter two dresses to fit me better, and I chose to go here. I had such a lovely time, and they made it a really easy and quick experience. They are definitely a good choice for your seamstress and design needs.

Elizabeth H.

Was so great fixing my daughter's prom dress with such short notice. A true professional

Kimberly W.

Nadia was amazing. She fixed my dress to a completely new look that I am in love with! I would recommend to anyone!

Cassandra H.

Nadia is very professional and provided me with excellent service from beginning to end. Amazing work, I'll recommend you to everyone I know! My clothing was altered within a week! Bonus points for being walking distance from my place

Sara A.

Had the formal gown altered for a better fit-looks perfect and the job was done very quickly.definitely would recommend.

Olga S.

I found Nadia via a google search as I live in Etobicoke. I bought an outfit and wanted the top part (an attached blouse) completely taken off and a new top designed. It was a very expensive dress and I was naturally very worried to let someone recreate it. A big ask! Nadia took time & patience and created this beautiful lined off-the-shoulder top which has a body to it and is completely lined and fits superbly. She took the skirt up and created a waistband too….immaculate work. I had three appointments and am pleased to say I am delighted with her professionalism and perfection ….she certainly knows what she is doing and I intend to take other work to her. I am just thrilled with the end result. She understood my needs straight away and nothing was too much trouble for her ….she’s a great listener. A rare quality. Her prices are super reasonable and she is such a lovely person to work with. I am more than happy to recommend her for your special outfit. I have total confidence in her skills and work. Thank you, Nadia. You are a wonder. Looking forward to working with you again. The last picture is the original dress…I just thought the blouse was too informal for what I wanted. This was a big ask! Again …..well done Nadia.

Annette T.

Really Love! her, she amazing at what she does and provide excellent service, I had a torn duffle bag and some jeans that needed fixing and I managed to catch her at the last minute when she was planning to head put on a Saturday evening but dint hesitate to help me out and have them ready by the next day and everything turned out great, so if you need some altaration done look no further

Sri R.

I had bought a formal dress that needed to be hemmed and needed it fast! I was unsure about asking Nadia to do this for me with such short notice. However, she was more than willing to do so! I cannot express how grateful I am to her for doing this for me. She is extremely talented at what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get their clothes tailored. Will be coming back with any future needs.

Elena R.

Super happy about how my long formal dress turned out. I needed to get a dress ordered online altered and Nadia knew exactly what to do with it. She even transformed the back of the dress into a more flattering mermaid style dress which was probably difficult given the entire outer layer is lace. The dress looks great and I’ll definitely be going back.

Michelle L.

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