
Clothing Alterations and Dressmaking
Perth Clinic
Elspeth Courts
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CUSTOM GARMENT COMMISSIONS
Initial consult for Custom Garment Commissions: 40 minutes.
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Below are starting prices only. Cost may vary depending on material and garment complexity. Email for further details and/or to book a consultation.
Shirts and Tops - from $85
Skirts - from $85
Pants - from $150
Dresses, casual - from $150
Dresses, draped or structured - from $300
Corsets (fashion / structured) - from $100 / $450
Performance costumes - Please email
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ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING
Initial Consult for Alterations and Tailoring: 15 minutes
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HEMMING, LENGTHEN OR SHORTEN*
Trousers (no cuff / with cuff) - $20 / $30
Skirts and Dresses (unlined / lined) - $20 / $30
Formal Skirts and Gowns** (unlined / lined) - $40 / $55
Jackets and Coats (unlined / lined) - $30 / $40
Suit jackets (unlined / lined) - $60 / $75
Shirts, Blouses and Tops - $25
TAKE IN/LET OUT AT THE SIDES*
Trousers (unlined / lined) - $25 / $35
Skirts and Dresses (unlined / lined) - $25 / $35
Formal Skirts and Gowns* (unlined / lined) - $35 / $50
Jackets and Coats (unlined / lined) - $25 / $40
Suit Jacket (Sides / Sides + Centre) - $60 / $75
Shirts, Blouses and Tops - $25
SLEEVES, LENGTHEN OR SHORTEN*
Dresses and Shirts, no cuff - $25
With cuff - $35
With cuff and move placket - $50
Suit jacket - $50
CLOSURES AND REPAIRS
Move buttons or closures - $12
Reattach Button - $10
Zip replacement - $30
Seam tear repair*** - $25
Receive 10% discount when fitting three or more garments in the same order.
*If you are seeking to have a garment lengthened or let out at the sides, please check that there is enough additional fabric included in your garment, either at the hem or the side seams, to achieve the desired increase. If there is not, a panel of additional fabric may need to be inserted into the garment. Additional costs may apply, email for details.
**If you are seeking alterations to a bridal gown or similar important occasion garment, please email to arrange a long consultation. Additional costs may apply.
***Hole and in-fabric tear repairs not offered
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All finished clothes are kept secure at clinic for pick-up.
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