Alterations & Custom Bridal
Pricing
All alterations include complimentary fittings and are charged at $140/hour.
Outlined below are some common bridal alterations and the general time frame required for completion.
Bridal Gown/Bridesmaid Alterations
Single layer hem: 0.5-1hr
Double layer hem: 1-2hrs
Side seam reduction: 1.5-2.5hrs
Single point bustle: 0.5-1hr
Bust Cups: $60
Men’s Suit Tailoring
Adjust jacket sleeve length: 1-2hrs
Adjust jacket length: 1-2.5hrs
Adjust pant length: 0.5-1hr
Adjust pant waist:1.5 hrs
Custom Design
Custom design pricing can vary and will depend on the complexity of the design and the fabrics and trims chosen.
How long will it take?
Alterations
Bridal gowns, bridesmaids and suit tailoring will usually take between 3-6 weeks and include 2-3 fittings.
Custom Design
Allow 3-6 months for your custom design to take shape.
Custom designs take time and patience for patternmaking, toiling (prototype), fabric shipping and sewing.
If your wedding is fast approaching, we’ll do our best to work with your time frame.
Vintage styling
Do you have a gorgeous vintage gown, Mum’s veil or a piece of lace from Nana’s dress you’d like to incorporate into your bridal look?
Rachel has a particular love for re-working vintage items.
She’ll work with you to create an aesthetic and sentimental blend of old and new, talking you through design and fit options for a look that’s unique to you and your special day
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Brigid in her 1920’s vintage silk gown, altered by Rachel
The little details make a big difference…
Do you want to add a sleeve to your strapless gown? Change a neckline shape? Re-design and customise Nana’s vintage wedding gown? Or your gown just ‘needs some work’ and you’re not sure where to start?
Come to your first fitting armed with any inspiration that lights you up-Pinterest boards, Instagram accounts, a ‘mood’ photo … anything you gravitate towards is valuable in creating and bringing to life your vision
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Need a quote?
At your first fitting, Rachel will advise an estimated cost for your alterations. If more time is required, she will keep you informed every step of the way.
Are you shopping around to compare quotes?
Feel free to call 0438182178 or email rachel@rachelemily.com.au to talk about a quote estimate.
For a more accurate quote, be sure to include images of your dress and tailoring requirements.
This quote isn’t firm and pricing may change once your dress has been viewed in person.
Studio & in-house fittings
Fittings will be held in Rachel’s light filled home studio in North Fremantle. Fittings are complimentary and usually take 30-60 minutes.
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the time to attend a fitting. Rachel is available to come to you for an in-house fitting in the comfort of your own home ♡
* If your location is 10km+ from North Fremantle, in house fittings will incur a $50 surcharge.
Upon pick up
All finished garments will be returned to you steamed, pressed and hung, safe from the elements inside clear biodegradable garment bags.