Chie
Palace Seamstress
Price
Email me with the occasion, date and garment details to arrange a fitting. Photos and a link to the item will help me get back to you with an estimate beforehand.
01 Alterations
Specialising in Bridal & Occasion Wear
A wedding dress bodice and hem alterations: typically £280 to £580.
A bridesmaid dress bodice and hem alterations: typically £90 to £160.
Wedding dress hem (with or without train, bustle or wrist-hoop) : £120 to £300.
Wedding wide-leg jumpsuit or trousers (lined legs) hem: £120 to £180.
Bridesmaid dress hem: £60 to £85.
Mother of the bride dress hem: £50 to £80.
Other occasion dress hem: from £50.
Groom's suit trouser shortening: £40.
Gowns made from delicate or luxury fabrics, with boning, multiple layers, or embellished hems will be priced at the higher end of the range. Simple, single-layer hems will be at the lower end.
There is no separate charge for fittings. However, an initial fitting that does not proceed to alteration work may incur a one-off consultation fee of £30.
The cost will be confirmed at the initial fitting. An invoice will be issued on completion, and payment is due upon collection. For longer-term projects where changes to the plan may occur, a deposit may be requested.
All prices include tax.
02 Bespoke Dressmaking
Bridal, Occasion & Intentional Wardrobe
Creating a garment from your design made from scratch: from £400, plus the cost of materials.
Creating a garment by replicating an existing item you own: from £200 plus the cost of materials.
Creating a garment inspired by sample garments you own: from £300 plus the cost of materials.
These prices include sketching, pattern cutting, toile making, pattern adaptations, sewing, and a series of fittings.
Creating a veil to accompany a gown: from £150, plus the cost of materials.
Creating a garment using patterns I have previously drafted: from £150, when no changes are required.
Pattern adaptations and tracing are charged at £25 per hour.
If you wish to create an item to match a gown you have already purchased (for example, a bolero), the fabric must be sourced from the original maker.
Providing suitable materials can help keep costs down, as sourcing the correct fabric can be a time-consuming process.
Most bespoke projects take a few months from start to finish. A ballpark estimate will be agreed at the outset. A deposit of approximately half the estimate is usually required at the toile-fitting, with the balance due upon completion. Any materials purchased on your behalf must be paid for at the point of purchase.
All prices include tax.
03 SampleS & CostumeS
I offer sample and costume making for designers and productions, working partially or in full as required.
My skills include dressmaking, pattern-cutting, crochet, knitting, embroidery, and hand-painting. I am happy to integrate into existing teams or take on standalone pieces, and I enjoy creative challenges.
Costs are discussed at the outset and based on labour hours, typically £18–£40 per hour, depending on the skill and intensity involved (for example, knitting is usually at the lower end).
I usually invoice by piece at the end of the project, unless agreed otherwise in advance.
04 other
Professional body measurement service: £20 per session
A fitting that does not proceed to alteration or making work may incur a one-off consultation fee of £30.
If a remote meeting for a new project does not proceed to work, a consultation fee of £20 per hour applies (covering travel and preparation time)