Thoughtful care for every piece.
SERVICES
March House Studio offers selective alterations, handcrafted keepsakes, and bridal heirloom sewing. Alteration and repair pricing is listed below; keepsakes and heirloom projects are individually quoted.
A better fit, finished with care.
ALTERATIONS
March House Studio offers a selective range of garment alterations and straightforward repairs. Prices shown are starting prices; final pricing depends on construction, fabric, layers, detailing, condition, and the work required.
PANTS & JEANS
Basic pants hem — starting at $25
Blind hem — starting at $30
Hem with cuff — starting at $30
Jeans hem — starting at $25
Jeans original hem — starting at $35
Waist adjustment — starting at $35
Take in or let out side seams — starting at $35
Taper legs — starting at $35
Shorten and taper — starting at $50
SKIRTS
Straight skirt hem — starting at $30
Full or A-line skirt hem — starting at $35
Lined skirt hem — starting at $40
Take in side seams — starting at $35
Waist adjustment — starting at $40
Replace zipper — starting at $45, plus materials
DRESSES & FORMALWEAR
Unlined dress hem — starting at $35
Lined dress hem — starting at $45
Two-layer dress hem — starting at $55
Multi-layer or formal hem — starting at $65
Take in side seams — starting at $40
Shorten straps — starting at $25
Adjust shoulder seams — starting at $30
Simple neckline adjustment — starting at $35
Replace dress zipper — starting at $50, plus materials
SLEEVES
Shorten plain sleeves — starting at $30
Shorten sleeves with cuffs — starting at $35
Narrow sleeves — starting at $35
Decorative or embellished sleeves — starting at $40
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FORMALWEAR NOTE
Bridesmaid and special-occasion dresses are priced according to their construction and complexity—not simply because they are formalwear. Lace, beading, boning, pleating, delicate fabrics, and multiple layers may require a custom quote.
REPAIRS & MENDING
Open seam repair — starting at $20
Small tear repair — starting at $20
Patch application — starting at $20
Small lining repair — starting at $25
Pocket repair — starting at $25
Replace elastic in a simple casing — starting at $25
Button work — $20 minimum order
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Repairs are intended to extend the useful life of a garment or textile. Depending on the fabric and damage, a repair may remain visible.
SELECT HOME TEXTILES
Basic curtain hem — starting at $25 per panel
Wide curtain panel — starting at $30 per panel
Lined curtain panel — starting at $35 per panel
Table runner shortening — starting at $20
Simple rectangular textile alteration — starting at $20
A few details to know.
PRICING NOTES
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Minimum service order: $20
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One fitting is included when needed for paid alteration work.
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Zippers, specialty buttons, elastic, trim, lace, lining, and other significant materials are additional.
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Turnaround time quoted after evaluation and acceptance of work.
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Final pricing is confirmed after the garment or materials have been evaluated.