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Ford Couture Alterations Services

We are happy to offer a large array of alterations services. If you need something done that is not listed, or are interested in a re-cut or re-working a piece, please contact Leah to see if we can do your alteration and to get a price estimate. If you have any questions regarding alterations, please contact Leah Ford.

Jeans/Slacks
Hems -cut and fold.........................$15
Hems -cut and fold -lined..................$20
Hems -original hem/cuff ...................$20
Hem, with Vent ............................$18
Hem with Cuffs ............................$17
Hem with Cuffs & lining....................$23
Hems -Lengthen and faced ..................$20
HHems with zippers ........................$18
Waist in or out ...........................$20 (+$5 for lining)
Waist in to dart over pocket ..............$30
Waist to include side seams with pockets...$45
Remove bagginess in side/seat..............$18
Waist, Seat and Stride ....................$20
Bring In Waist of Jeans ...................$20 to $30
Alter Seat Curvature ......................$10
Bring In Thigh ............................$15 to $20
Remove/Lower Waist Band....................$40
Taper Legs ................................$25
Put In Pockets ............................Ask
Sew Pockets Closed ........................$5
Reline pants/slacks .......................$40
Replace Invisible Zipper ..................$20
Replace Zipper at CF w/ facing.............$30
Replace Hooks/Buttons, each................$3
Repair Holes, Seams (each) ................$5 to $10
Sew, Make Belt Loops ......................$15 
    simple sew of loops, each..............$3
Sew On Pre-Made Belt Loops.................$10
Jackets & Suits
Shorten Sleeves ...........................$25
Shorten Sleeves, Unlined...................$20
Taper Sleeves .............................$20
Taper Lined Sleeves .......................$25
Lengthen & Faced Sleeves...................$35
Sleeves with Button Holes..................$30
Shorten Collar.............................$50
Shrink Collar .............................$25
Holster Pocket ............................$15
Bring in, Take out Sides ..................$30 to $40
Shorten Unlined Coat.......................$30
Shorten Lined Coat ........................$45
Double Vent................................$50
Move Button, EACH .........................$1
Close Center Vent..........................$30
Re-Line Coat...............................$75 to $100
Add Elbow Patches..........................$25
Pad Shoulders..............................$25
Take In Shoulders..........................$30 to $50
Replace All Buttons........................$15
Repair Holes...............................$10
Replace Zipper ............................$28
Replace Zipper on Liner....................$20
Replace buttons............................$15 (+buttons cost)
Shirts OR Blouses
Hem -straight..............................$15
Hem - straight with Vents..................$18
Hem -dress shirt...........................$25
Take In Shoulders..........................$20
Shorten Sleeves, Adjust Placket............$20
Long Sleeves into Short Sleeves............$15
Sides In, or Taper.........................$18
Add Darts..................................$10

Dresses Or Skirts
Hem, Plain and Unlined.....................$20
Hem, Lined.................................$25
Hem, Pleated...............................$30
Lower Waist Band...........................$30
Hem, Full or Circular......................$30
Fancy Hems.................................$30 to $45
Waist In/Out, Unlined......................$20
Waist In/Out, Lined........................$25
Sides In or Out, Unlined...................$20
Sides, Fancy or Lined......................$25
Replace Elastic............................$15
Move/Add Darts.............................$20
Replace Invisible Zipper ..................$20
Replace Invisible Zipper Difficult ........$30
   (i.e. sewn under lining etc.)
Outer Wear Coats
Shorten Sleeves ...........................$25
Bring Sides In.............................$30 to $50
Re-Line Coat...............................$75
Hem........................................$35
Hem, with Inner Lining ....................$50

Miscellaneous Charges
Hand-sewn rolled hems .....................$30 to $60
Hems By Hand ..............................$20
Patches, Each..............................$5
Tactical Gear alterations: moving/adding pockets, velcro, 
snaps, buckles, whatever you may need ask for price.