Service Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS APPOINTMENT NOT FOR WEDDING DRESSES - If you would like to have your bridal gown altered please email info@bettylavinia.com to book in. We offer an expert fitting service for special occasion wear - whether you have a Mother of the Bride/Groom, bridesmaid or big event coming up, make sure you are feeling your best! We will work with you to make sure your garments fits and flatters beautifully, giving you the confidence and comfort to feel great. Please note that we specialise in evening gowns, women's tailoring and special occasion wear. We do not alter menswear and suits. There is £10 deposit to book your first appointment and this will deducted from the cost of the alterations that you require. Each project is as unique as the wearer, prices may vary but as a rough guide see the list below: Special Occasion & Evening Dresses
 Hems Shorten layer over-locked/raw edge from £20 Shorten regular layer rolled hem (front only) from £25 Shorten circular full layer rolled hem from £35 Shorten regular invisible hem from £30 Shorten regular machine stitched plain hem from £20 Shorten hem pleated over-locked edge from £35 Shorten hem pleated with rolled edge from £45 Shorten layer with horsehair in hem (front only) from £60 Bias cut hems from £40 Take in at side seams through armhole sleeveless from £25 Take in with waist seam through armhole from £35 Take in with waist seam through armhole and belt detail from £40 Take in waist – Hip only (with waist seam) £25 Take in at waist (no waist seam) from £20 Take in side seam with full sleeve from £40 Take in/let out seams with lace £30-£50 Take in/ let out side seams with beading £40-£70 Bust adjustment from £30-£50 Add bust cups from £15 Take in at zip from £30 Add heavy duty invisible zip from £40 Add corset to back from £60 plus materials Lift plain/spaghetti straps from £15 Lift shoulders with lining from £20 Lift shoulders with sleeve from £25 Lift shoulders with lace from £35 Add bra loop holders from £8 per pair Trousers Shorten plain hem hem from £15 Shorten tailored trouser (hand sewn) from £18 Shorten tailored trouser shaped or with facing from £25 Taper legs 2 seams from £20 Take in/let out at waist & seat from £20 Take in at side seams through waistband from £30 Lift at waist across front or back from £25 Take in at zip from £25 Jackets Shorten sleeves with buttons from £30 Shorten plain sleeves from £25 Shorten Sleeves at shoulder from £55 Take in at centre back from £20