Prom Dress Alterations
Prom season is exciting—and when it comes to alterations, starting early is always best.
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When I alter prom dresses, my focus is on three things:
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Fit
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Your dress should feel as good as it looks. My goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable, confident, and able to enjoy your night—not tugging, adjusting, or worrying about how your dress fits.
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Quality Alterations​
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When you get your dress back, it won’t just fit differently—it will still look professionally finished inside and out. Unless we’ve discussed design changes, I complete alterations as close to the original manufacturing standards as possible, so your dress maintains its structure and integrity.
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Your Plans for the Dress​
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​Prom dresses are special, and everyone has different goals. Whether you want to keep your dress forever or plan to resell it after prom, we’ll talk through the best approach for alterations to fit your needs. If resale is important to you, alterations can often be done in a way that allows them to be easily reversed, returning the dress closer to its original size.
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I DO work on prom dresses that are beaded, covered in glitter or sequins! Bring on the glamour and glitz!
Shorten spaghetti straps
Raise shoulders
Take in side seams
Hem - Clean Dress
Hem - Beads, Sequins
Bustle
Close slit
Add slit
Steam dress
Rush Fee*
$25+
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$25+
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$50
*Rush fees apply to turnaround times of less than 2 weeks
Pricing Guide
Your time (and budget) are important.
Below is an estimate of starting prices for common prom dress alterations. These ranges are shared so you can decide—before reaching out—whether your budget and expectations align with the level of service I provide.
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Final pricing depends on the structure of your dress, the alterations needed, and any design details such as lace, beading, sequins, or boning. When you inquire, if you share photos of your dress, I’ll provide a personalized estimate.
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Prom alterations can feel stressful—especially when you’ve invested in a dress and want it done right. My goal is to make this process clear, professional, and low-stress from start to finish.
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I take a quality-first approach, treating prom dresses with the same care and attention I give bridal and formalwear. Alterations are done thoughtfully, with clean finishes and respect for the original construction of the dress.
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You can expect open communication, realistic timelines, and honest guidance about what’s possible for your dress and budget.
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Pin Works may not be the best fit if you’re looking for the lowest-priced alterations or last-minute alterations without flexibility in timeline or budget.
Ready to Move Forward?
When you're ready to move forward with your alterations, filling out an inquiry form is the only way to get on my schedule.
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