Lucy Sewing & AlterationsPrivate Sewing Atelier
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Garment fit & finishing

Let’s make it fit the way you want.

Last-minute requestsNeed it sooner? View Rush Service

Rush service applies when an item is requested sooner than our regular turnaround time.

Within 48 hours50% additional
Same dayDouble the regular price

Rush service is subject to availability and is confirmed only after the garment and requested work are evaluated.

Because formalwear varies in structure, layers, and detailing, alterations are quoted after a fitting and garment inspection. You will receive an estimate for approval before any work begins.

Wedding Gown HemBy Consultation
Take In / Let Out Wedding GownBy Consultation
Bridal Bodice AlterationBy Consultation
BustleBy Consultation
Push-Up Cups & Custom Bust PaddingCustom push-up cups and padding for the desired enhancement, discussed during the fitting. An increase of approximately one to five sizes may be possible depending on the gown's construction.By Consultation
Boning / StructureBy Consultation
Corset Back Conversion & EnlargementConvert the back to corset lacing or enlarge an existing corset with added panels, depending on the gown's construction.By Consultation
Custom Petticoat Construction & AlterationsCustom petticoats or alterations to an existing petticoat to create the desired fullness under a bridal or formal gown.By Consultation
Bridal Straps / SleevesBy Consultation
Lace / Appliqué WorkBy Consultation
BeadingBy Consultation
Bridesmaid Dress AlterationsBy Consultation
Prom / Evening Gown AlterationsBy Consultation
Quinceañera / Sweet 16 / Pageant Gown AlterationsBy Consultation
Men’s FormalwearBy Consultation
Tuxedo AlterationsBy Consultation
Custom Push-Up Bust EnhancementFrom $250

Horsehair Braid InstallationInstallation of horsehair braid to add structure, shape, and movement to dress and skirt hems, gown trains, ruffles, sleeves, and bodices. $50 per yard installed; materials are additional.$50 per yard

Jackets, Blazers & Overcoats

Shorten simple sleevesStarting at $85
Shorten Sleeves From ShoulderStarting at $190
Take In / Let Out Sides — RegularStarting at $80
Sides Into Armhole / BladesStarting at $100
Taper SleevesBy Consultation
Taper Sleeves Into ArmholeBy Consultation
Take In Center BackBy Consultation
Lower CollarBy Consultation
Shorten CollarBy Consultation
Raise or adjust shouldersStarting at $180
Shorten jacket lengthStarting at $135
Complete lining replacementBy Consultation
Replace Sleeve LiningStarting at $100
Add Button / ButtonholeBy Consultation

Denim Jackets

Shorten SleevesBy Consultation
Shorten Sleeves From ShoulderStarting at $175
Take In SleevesBy Consultation
Take In Side SeamsStarting at $80
Shorten BodyBy Consultation
Flip CollarBy Consultation
Denim RepairBy Consultation

Pricing varies by fabric, fullness, layers, hem type, lining, boning, and garment structure.

Hems

Straight dress hem — unlinedBy Consultation
Straight dress hem — linedStarting at $90
Straight dress hem — full skirtStarting at $120
Straight dress hem — lined full skirtStarting at $160
Baby hem — full skirtStarting at $130
Baby hem — lined full skirtStarting at $175
Embroidered hemStarting at $120
Skirt hemBy Consultation
Formal gown, delicate fabric, or multiple-layer hemEstimate required

Dress & skirt alterations

Take in or let out sides — unlinedStarting at $80
Take in or let out sides — linedStarting at $160
Taper the lower skirt — unlinedStarting at $80
Taper the lower skirt — linedStarting at $140
Taper or reshape skirtStarting at $160
Simple bodice alterations$120–$500
Structured or complex bodice alterationsEstimate required
Add darts — unlinedBy Consultation
Add darts — linedStarting at $120

Straps & sleeves

Shorten or lengthen strapsBy Consultation
Shorten or lengthen sleevesStarting at $120

Linings & zippers

Add skirt liningStarting at $120
Dress zipper replacementStarting at $120
Skirt zipper replacementStarting at $120
Add zipper where none existsStarting at $160

Pants, Trousers & Shorts

Regular hemBy Consultation
Original hemStarting at $80
Take in or let out waistStarting at $120
Taper legsStarting at $120
Taper below kneeStarting at $120
Full-leg taper — inseam and outseamStarting at $200
Shorten riseStarting at $160
Lower waistbandStarting at $160
Zipper replacementStarting at $120
Add suspender buttonsBy Consultation
Replace LiningBy Consultation

Jeans & Denim

Recreated hemStarting at $80
Original jeans hemStarting at $120
Take in waistStarting at $120
Take in waist and hipsStarting at $200
Take in hipsStarting at $120
Add waistband dartsStarting at $120
Below-knee taper — outseamStarting at $120
Below-knee taper — inseamStarting at $120
Full-leg taper — inseam and outseamStarting at $240
Replace zipperStarting at $120
Button fly to zipperStarting at $160

Shirts & Blouses

Take In SidesBy Consultation
Take In SleevesBy Consultation
Take In Sides & SleevesStarting at $80
Shorten simple sleevesBy Consultation
Shorten formal shirt sleeves with cuffsBy Consultation
Add DartsBy Consultation
Shorten shirt lengthBy Consultation
Replace CollarBy Consultation
Replace CuffsBy Consultation

T-Shirts

Take In SidesBy Consultation
Shorten SleevesBy Consultation
Shorten LengthBy Consultation
Add DartsBy Consultation
Replace / Alter CollarBy Consultation

Small Garment RepairBy Consultation
Open seam repairBy Consultation
Small tear repairBy Consultation
Complex Hole / Tear RestorationBy Consultation
Coat / Jacket Zipper ReplacementBy Consultation

Maximum embroidery size: 6 × 10 inches (15 × 25 cm).

Names, Initials & MonogramsBy Consultation
Dates & Short PhrasesBy Consultation
Decorative Embroidery DesignsBy Consultation
Embroidered Frames & BordersBy Consultation
Simple Personalized Embroidered PatchesBy Consultation
Embroidery on Hoopable Garments & Flat TextilesBy Consultation
Embroidery on Hoopable Costumes & Theatrical WearBy Consultation
Embroidery on Hoopable Towels & Home TextilesBy Consultation
Customer-Provided Compatible Embroidery FilesBy Consultation
Custom Computerized Embroidery Design PreparationCustom layout and embroidery-file preparation for names, monograms, lettering, and compatible artwork.By Consultation

Custom heat-transfer design & applicationMaximum design size: 15 × 15 inches (38 × 38 cm).By Consultation

Dress and garment preparation at our atelier or your event venue, by appointment.

Garment Pressing & SteamingGarment pressing and steaming with professional equipment to smooth wrinkles and create a polished finish. Each garment is assessed for fabric, construction, and embellishments.By Consultation
On-Site Event SteamingProfessional steaming for dresses and garments at your event venue, by appointment. Pricing depends on the garments and location; fabric, construction, and embellishments are assessed before treatment.By Consultation

Shorten SleevesStarting at $90
Shorten LengthBy Consultation
Open / Reshape NeckBy Consultation
Taper SleevesBy Consultation
Taper SidesBy Consultation
Taper BackBy Consultation
Shoulder AdjustmentBy Consultation
Add Leather Elbow PatchesBy Consultation
Knit RepairBy Consultation

Menswear MeasurementsBy Consultation
Dress / Gown MeasurementsBy Consultation

Curtain / Drapery AlterationsBy Consultation
Curtain HemmingBy Consultation
Cushion CoversBy Consultation
Pillow CoversBy Consultation
Duvet Alterations / RepairsBy Consultation
Table LinensBy Consultation
Other Home SewingBy Consultation

Each piece is evaluated based on its structure, materials, and condition. The final price is provided after review; additional materials are quoted separately.

Take In / Let Out CostumesBy Consultation
Theatrical Wear AlterationsBy Consultation
Vintage Garment AlterationsBy Consultation
Delicate Seam Repair / ReinforcementBy Consultation
Lace, Trim & Appliqué Application / ReplacementBy Consultation
Detail Reconstruction / ModificationBy Consultation
Special ModificationsBy Consultation

Leather Alterations / RepairsBy Consultation
Suede Alterations / RepairsBy Consultation
Fur Alterations / RepairsBy Consultation
Silk / Delicate FabricsBy Consultation
Designer / Luxury GarmentsBy Consultation

Three-item minimum

Your mobile visit fee includes:

One mobile visit at your location.

Garment try-on, fit assessment, measurements, and pinning.

Garment pickup and transportation to the workroom.

Final delivery to the same location.

Not included in the mobile visit fee:

Alteration labor is charged separately for each garment or repair.

Materials, when needed, are charged separately.

Any additional fitting visit is charged separately at $1 per actual round-trip mile, with a $30 minimum.

One-way driving distance from Riverhead · Maximum service area: 45 miles

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About Our Prices

Prices are a guide and may vary depending on the work each item requires. Materials, when needed, are charged separately. Trained staff provide support according to each project’s needs.

Turnaround time is confirmed after the garment is evaluated. Rush service may be available depending on workload and is subject to an additional charge.