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Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

goingtobemrs Posted: Jan 20, 2005 12:27 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 12:27 PM

Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Anyone?

lilacwine Posted: Jan 20, 2005 12:32 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 12:32 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

dunno yet. My cap is $350.

May152005 Posted: Jan 20, 2005 12:52 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 12:52 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

$150

Marisa M Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:01 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:01 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

I think I have a cap ot $295 (plus $95 for the bustle)

d&d05 Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:18 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:18 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

My cap is $150

Bunnymonkey Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:28 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:28 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

cap at 275, but all I really need is a bustle.

goingtobemrs Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:55 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 01:55 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Wow, I was quoted $300 and I'm only getting cups sewn in and it taken in on the top, nothing on the bottom! Is that a lot?

gina&ken Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:02 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:02 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

my cap for taking it in is $55 and a bustle is $65.

LuckyMe Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:04 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:04 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

I was just quoted alterations as $55-60 for hem and $65-80 for bustle depending on what kind of bustle. Any other was included.

goingtobemrs Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:06 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:06 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Everyone's is so much cheaper! Does mine sound like too much for what I'm having done?

Milton Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:06 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:06 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

My cap is $275, including the bustle.

hmpena Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:09 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 02:09 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Posted by antoinette72

I was just quoted alterations as $55-60 for hem and $65-80 for bustle depending on what kind of bustle. Any other was included.

Are your alterations being done by the bridal salon?

Does anyone know of a good seamstress that works independently? I am thinking about ordering my dress online but need to be fitted first. Then I would like this person to do the alterations.

TIA!

traceyd Posted: Jan 20, 2005 07:54 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 07:54 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

My cap on alterations is $160 plus $10 a bustle point

Backinneyork Posted: Jan 20, 2005 07:56 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 07:56 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Mine was included in the cost of the dress.

dm24angel Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:08 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:08 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

My cap is $165 plus the Bustle which will probably be around $60

MissusJones Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:15 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:15 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Alterations are $175 and bustle is $75

goingtobemrs Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:20 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

I called her back and let her know I wasn't too thrilled with the price and it is going to be $175. Ladies, make sure you speak up!

BTW - What is a bustle? That big part that comes out of the back? What do they do with that?

gNi1125 Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:21 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:21 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Thankfully nothing!!!! My mom's a seamstress...she's the best.

MissusJones Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:25 PM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:25 PM

Re: Alterations - How much did/will yours cost?

Posted by tp329

I called her back and let her know I wasn't too thrilled with the price and it is going to be $175. Ladies, make sure you speak up!

BTW - What is a bustle? That big part that comes out of the back? What do they do with that?

The bustle is when they take your train and pin it (usually with presewn buttons) so that you're comfortable at your reception.