.essential alterations
Pants:
55% Linen, 45% Cotton
Straight Leg Pants
Waistband Take In
Leg Circumference Take In
Maintain Original Pleats & Pockets
Bottom Blind Hem
52% Linen, 46% Cotton, 2% Elastane
Flare Pants
Waistband Take In
Seat Take In
Bottom Blind Hem
Wool Twill
Triple-Pleated Classic Trousers
Waistband Take In
Restore Pleats
Reposition Button
Top-Stitched, Double Fold, Bottom Hem
Fun Fact:
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Knit Drawstring Pants
Bottom Hem
Maintain Original Hem Design
Shirts:
Plissé Stretch
Button Up
Set Back Dropped Shoulder
Waist Circumference Take In
Bottom Rolled Hem
55% Linen, 45% Cotton
Button Down
Waist Circumference Take In
Sleeve Circumference Take In
Sleeve Length Take In
Original Cuff & Placket Maintained
Flat Feld Seams
100% Cotton
Formal Dress Shirt with French Cuffs
Waist Circumference Take In
Sleeve Circumference Take In
Sleeve Length Take In
Original Cuff & Placket Maintained
Back Darts Installed
Flat Feld Seams
Jackets & Coats:
Wool Blend
Sports Coat
Waist Take In
Sleeve Circumference Take In
Set Back Shoulder
Wool Blend
Peacoat
Set Back Shoulder
Waist Take In
Reshape & Remove Bagginess
55% Polyester, 45% Wool
Suit Jacket
Alteration & Redesign - A suit jacket redesigned as a throwback to the 80s boxy shoulders look
Collar Roll Removed
Broken Buttons Removed
Cascading Buttons Installed
Waist Take In
Cropped Hem
Hook & Eye Closure
Sleeves Shortened
Dresses:
Halter Neck, Backless, Maxi Dress
Bust Darts Installed
Zipper Take In
Re-Designs:
Shirt → Dress
Sleeveless Redesign
Cinched Ruching in Back
Dress → Two-Piece Set
Separate & Hem Top
Install Waistband Elastic
Shift Skirt Center for Leg Slit
Denim Shorts → Skirt
Join Bottom Half of Pink Dress with Top Half of Denim Jeans
Shift Lining in Existing Dress to Cover Skirt Lace
Denim Hems:
Temporary Hem
Original hem with original thread
Excess fabric is left in full & pressed up into the pant leg, away from view
Permanent Hem
Original hem with original thread
Excess fabric is reduced, finished, & pressed up into the pant leg, away from view
Fresh Hem
Brand new hem
No excess fabric
Choose hem size, thread color, & style
Factory Hem
Original hem with new thread
No excess fabric
Offerings, Rates, & What to Expect
Rates below are listed as ranges. Exact rate depends on garment type, construction, & fit. For example: pants hems & dress hems are both booked under “Bottom Hem”, but each requires different techniques with varying timeframes.
Fittings are required and of no additional charge.
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[ $10 - $50 ]
Dependent upon:
Blind Hem
Double Fold Hem
Rolled Hem
Narrow Hem
Maintaining Original Hem (typically for denim jeans)
Temporary Hem
Fabric Type
Lining
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[ $15 - $55 ]
Dependent upon:
Decorative vs. Functioning Buttons
Multi-Panel Sleeves
Cuff & Placket
Fabric Type
Lining
*These details determine whether the sleeve is altered from the shoulder or the cuff.
*Lengthening a sleeve is rarely recommended.
*Patterning & Constructing new sleeves onto a currently sleeveless top would fall under ‘Custom Garment’.
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[ $15 - $55 ]
Dependent upon:
Side Seam
Out Seam
Princess Seams
Waistband
Setting Shoulder Back
Removing Collar Roll
Installing Darts
Reworking Zippers
Fabric Type
Lining
*Taking in a garment may affect bottom hem.
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[ $20 - $60 ]
Letting out a garment requires extra fabric. That fabric can come from the hem, a seam, or undoing past alterations. If there isn’t any extra, new fabric can be added, which can give the piece a personal touch.
*Major let-outs may warrant a redesign and be treated as a Custom Garment' (for example, replacing a seam with a full lace-up corset back to make it fit).
*Letting out a garment may affect bottom hem.
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[ $75 + ]
Choose to have a custom pattern drafted just for you or supply your own. Either way you’ll participate in fabric selection and design choices to ensure the final piece reflects your style. Multiple fittings are recommended (and may be required).
Make your wardrobe work for the person you are today.
Complete the form with details about your personalized fit request. I’ll get back to you via email asap.
email: steven@stevenetienne.com
Serving Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas