Lace-back wedding gown with a long appliqué train, a lace detail inset and a dress-form sketch
Pearl Stitch Studio — Alterations · Atelier · Service
PRICING

A guide to planning your alterations

Every wedding gown is different, and every alteration is assessed individually. The guide prices on this page are designed to help you plan your bridal alterations budget before your fitting.

All prices are approximate. Your final quote will depend on the construction, fabric, detailing and complexity of the work required.

EXPLORE THE GUIDE PRICES ↓
Floral lace appliqué on tulle with scissors and a pin cushion
Lace appliqué bodice on a dress form
01 · FITTING FEE

£50

The fitting fee covers your fitting and assessment.

FITTING FEE

Your first fitting allows us to assess the gown, discuss the work required and plan your alterations carefully.

02 · STANDARD ALTERATIONS

£200 – £350

HEMMINGDress layers shortened to the correct length.Lace, embroidery or bead-embroidered hem · £240–£340
STRAP ADJUSTMENTSAdjusting straps for the perfect fit and comfort.
MINOR FIT CHANGESSmall alterations to improve the overall fit.
REDUCE / REMOVE TRAINShortening, refining or removing the train.£200
BUSTLESecuring the train for easier movement and dancing.
03 · COMPLEX ALTERATIONS & CUSTOMISATION

£350 – £500

SIZE CHANGESMore significant fit alterations and structural changes.
NECKLINE ALTERATIONSChanging the neckline or creating a new style.
SLEEVESAdding, removing or redesigning sleeves.
ZIP / BUTTON ALTERATIONSAdjusting or replacing fastenings.
COMPLEX DECORATIVE WORKAlterations involving lace, beading and intricate detail.
BESPOKE CHANGESIndividual style modifications and custom additions.
Satin bodice with covered buttons Satin bow bustle Lace back with pearl buttons Layered ruffled skirt
Beaded lace train laid out on the work table with pins and scissors Beaded leaf appliqué pinned onto a corset bodice Close-up of pearl, sequin and leaf beadwork
REAL CLIENT WORK Remove · alter · reposition · restore
04 · LACE, BEADING & HAND FINISHING

£100 – £200

additional where required

Dresses with extensive lace, beading, sequins or delicate decorative elements can require significantly more handwork.

In many cases, decorative elements must be carefully removed before the alteration is made, then repositioned and restored individually by hand so the finished gown retains its original appearance.

The additional cost reflects the time required to preserve and rebuild the gown’s detailing properly.

Back of a lace bodice opened up with cups and straps exposed for reshaping
REAL CLIENT WORK Assess · correct · repair · rescue
02 · BRIDAL DRESS SOS

+ £100–£150

additional SOS fee

Corrective work for gowns that have been incorrectly altered, damaged or require specialist rescue work.

This SOS fee is added to the initial alteration price.

Final pricing depends on the gown’s condition, the complexity of the corrective work and the time available before the wedding.

03 · BRIDAL DRESS STEAMING

Wedding Dress Steaming

The cost of professional steaming depends on the style of the dress, skirt volume, number of layers, train length, fabric and decorative details.

Slim fitted satin gown on a dress form SLIM · STRAIGHT · PLAIN DRESSES

£45

Straight, slim-fitting and minimalist wedding dresses with a simple construction.

WHAT FITS THIS CATEGORY?
Straight, slim or fitted silhouettes
Plain and smooth fabrics without heavy detailing
Single-layer or minimal underskirt construction
With or without a train
Minimal lace, beading or dimensional embellishments
No full or voluminous skirts
A-line lace gown on a dress form A-LINE DRESSES

£60

A-line wedding dresses with a medium-volume skirt and a more detailed construction.

WHAT FITS THIS CATEGORY?
Plain fabrics, lace, tulle or a combination of materials
Lace and embellished dresses
Beading, sequins and decorative details
1–3 skirt layers
With or without a train
Standard skirt volume without extensive underskirts or excessive layering
Full lace ball gown on a dress form BALL GOWNS · FULL & MULTI-LAYERED DRESSES

£95

Full and voluminous wedding dresses that require significantly more time and attention to steam correctly.

WHAT FITS THIS CATEGORY?
Ball gowns and other full-skirted silhouettes
Large-volume skirts
Multi-layered construction
Long or full trains
Plain fabrics, tulle, chiffon or combinations of different materials
Lace, beading and decorative embellishments
Multiple underskirts and additional layers
Petticoats and structures designed to create extra volume
Dresses with particularly large or detailed skirts and a substantial amount of fabric
VEIL STEAMING

Don't forget your veil

Priced by length and detailing — steamed alongside your dress or on its own.

Short veil £15
Fingertip / medium veil £20
Long / chapel veil £25
Cathedral / extra-long veil £30–£35
Heavily embellished / lace-edge cathedral veil from £35
Phone showing a photo of a bride's lace gown, with gypsophila and chiffon
NOT SURE WHICH CATEGORY YOUR DRESS FALLS INTO?

Send us a photo.

Simply send us a photo of your dress by email or WhatsApp. We will check the silhouette, volume, fabric and number of layers and confirm the correct category and steaming price before you book.

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04 · AFTER THE ALTERATIONS

Keep a little piece of your dress

Offcuts and details from your gown can be transformed into meaningful keepsakes to enjoy long after the wedding day.

Pearl-beaded lace and silk from a wedding dress preserved in a white shadow-box frame

Wedding Dress Keepsake Framing

£35

A small piece of your wedding dress carefully preserved and framed as a lasting keepsake.

Pearl-beaded lace scrunchies made from wedding dress fabric, one worn in a low bun

Upcycled Bridal Scrunchie

£15

Made from suitable leftover fabric from your gown.

Hand-tied ivory bow made from wedding dress fabric on a leather pet collar

Wedding Dress Pet Bow

£20–£25

A small bespoke bow created from suitable fabric from your dress.

Availability depends on the fabric and offcuts available from your gown.

05 · YOUR ALTERATION QUOTE

What affects the price?

CONSTRUCTIONCorsetry, boning, multiple layers and internal structure can affect the amount of work involved.
FABRICDifferent fabrics require different handling, techniques and finishing.
DETAILINGLace, appliqué, beading and embellishments may need to be removed and carefully restored by hand.
SCOPE OF CHANGEA small fit adjustment requires a very different amount of work from restructuring or redesigning part of a gown.

Every gown is assessed individually, which is why the prices shown on this page are provided as a guide.

06 · FINAL QUOTE

Every gown is different.
So every quote is personal.

Guide prices are provided to help you plan your budget. Your final quote will be confirmed once we have seen your gown and assessed its construction, detailing and the work required.

Construction, fabric, detailing and work required: a lace bodice on a dress form, silk fabric, a lace appliqué and a spool with scissors and pins joined by a rose ribbon
CONSTRUCTIONFABRICDETAILINGWORK REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTIONFABRICDETAILINGWORK REQUIRED
YOUR QUOTE WILL BE CONFIRMED BEFORE THE ALTERATION WORK BEGINS
BOOK A FITTING
07 · READY WHEN YOU ARE

Ready to begin your alterations journey?

Tell us a little about your gown and wedding date. We’ll come back to you with the next available fitting and guide you from there.

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Tell us about your gown

Share your wedding date, what you need and a few photos — it only takes a minute, and helps us plan your fittings properly.

We respond to written enquiries every working day after 4 pm.
Lace-back wedding gown with a long appliqué train, a lace detail inset and a dress-form sketch
Pearl Stitch Studio — Alterations · Atelier · Service
PRICING

A guide to planning your alterations

Every wedding gown is different, and every alteration is assessed individually. The guide prices on this page are designed to help you plan your bridal alterations budget before your fitting.

All prices are approximate. Your final quote will depend on the construction, fabric, detailing and complexity of the work required.

EXPLORE THE GUIDE PRICES ↓
Floral lace appliqué on tulle with scissors and a pin cushion
Lace appliqué bodice on a dress form
01 · FITTING FEE

£50

The fitting fee covers your fitting and assessment.

FITTING FEE

Your first fitting allows us to assess the gown, discuss the work required and plan your alterations carefully.

02 · STANDARD ALTERATIONS

£200 – £350

HEMMINGDress layers shortened to the correct length.Lace, embroidery or bead-embroidered hem · £240–£340
STRAP ADJUSTMENTSAdjusting straps for the perfect fit and comfort.
MINOR FIT CHANGESSmall alterations to improve the overall fit.
REDUCE / REMOVE TRAINShortening, refining or removing the train.£200
BUSTLESecuring the train for easier movement and dancing.
03 · COMPLEX ALTERATIONS & CUSTOMISATION

£350 – £500

SIZE CHANGESMore significant fit alterations and structural changes.
NECKLINE ALTERATIONSChanging the neckline or creating a new style.
SLEEVESAdding, removing or redesigning sleeves.
ZIP / BUTTON ALTERATIONSAdjusting or replacing fastenings.
COMPLEX DECORATIVE WORKAlterations involving lace, beading and intricate detail.
BESPOKE CHANGESIndividual style modifications and custom additions.
Satin bodice with covered buttons Satin bow bustle Lace back with pearl buttons Layered ruffled skirt
Beaded lace train laid out on the work table with pins and scissors Beaded leaf appliqué pinned onto a corset bodice Close-up of pearl, sequin and leaf beadwork
REAL CLIENT WORK Remove · alter · reposition · restore
04 · LACE, BEADING & HAND FINISHING

£100 – £200

additional where required

Dresses with extensive lace, beading, sequins or delicate decorative elements can require significantly more handwork.

In many cases, decorative elements must be carefully removed before the alteration is made, then repositioned and restored individually by hand so the finished gown retains its original appearance.

The additional cost reflects the time required to preserve and rebuild the gown’s detailing properly.

Back of a lace bodice opened up with cups and straps exposed for reshaping
REAL CLIENT WORK Assess · correct · repair · rescue
02 · BRIDAL DRESS SOS

+ £100–£150

additional SOS fee

Corrective work for gowns that have been incorrectly altered, damaged or require specialist rescue work.

This SOS fee is added to the initial alteration price.

Final pricing depends on the gown’s condition, the complexity of the corrective work and the time available before the wedding.

03 · BRIDAL DRESS STEAMING

Wedding Dress Steaming

The cost of professional steaming depends on the style of the dress, skirt volume, number of layers, train length, fabric and decorative details.

Slim fitted satin gown on a dress form SLIM · STRAIGHT · PLAIN DRESSES

£45

Straight, slim-fitting and minimalist wedding dresses with a simple construction.

WHAT FITS THIS CATEGORY?
Straight, slim or fitted silhouettes
Plain and smooth fabrics without heavy detailing
Single-layer or minimal underskirt construction
With or without a train
Minimal lace, beading or dimensional embellishments
No full or voluminous skirts
A-line lace gown on a dress form A-LINE DRESSES

£60

A-line wedding dresses with a medium-volume skirt and a more detailed construction.

WHAT FITS THIS CATEGORY?
Plain fabrics, lace, tulle or a combination of materials
Lace and embellished dresses
Beading, sequins and decorative details
1–3 skirt layers
With or without a train
Standard skirt volume without extensive underskirts or excessive layering
Full lace ball gown on a dress form BALL GOWNS · FULL & MULTI-LAYERED DRESSES

£95

Full and voluminous wedding dresses that require significantly more time and attention to steam correctly.

WHAT FITS THIS CATEGORY?
Ball gowns and other full-skirted silhouettes
Large-volume skirts
Multi-layered construction
Long or full trains
Plain fabrics, tulle, chiffon or combinations of different materials
Lace, beading and decorative embellishments
Multiple underskirts and additional layers
Petticoats and structures designed to create extra volume
Dresses with particularly large or detailed skirts and a substantial amount of fabric
VEIL STEAMING

Don't forget your veil

Priced by length and detailing — steamed alongside your dress or on its own.

Short veil £15
Fingertip / medium veil £20
Long / chapel veil £25
Cathedral / extra-long veil £30–£35
Heavily embellished / lace-edge cathedral veil from £35
Phone showing a photo of a bride's lace gown, with gypsophila and chiffon
NOT SURE WHICH CATEGORY YOUR DRESS FALLS INTO?

Send us a photo.

Simply send us a photo of your dress by email or WhatsApp. We will check the silhouette, volume, fabric and number of layers and confirm the correct category and steaming price before you book.

04 · AFTER THE ALTERATIONS

Keep a little piece of your dress

Offcuts and details from your gown can be transformed into meaningful keepsakes to enjoy long after the wedding day.

Pearl-beaded lace and silk from a wedding dress preserved in a white shadow-box frame

Wedding Dress Keepsake Framing

£35

A small piece of your wedding dress carefully preserved and framed as a lasting keepsake.

Pearl-beaded lace scrunchies made from wedding dress fabric, one worn in a low bun

Upcycled Bridal Scrunchie

£15

Made from suitable leftover fabric from your gown.

Hand-tied ivory bow made from wedding dress fabric on a leather pet collar

Wedding Dress Pet Bow

£20–£25

A small bespoke bow created from suitable fabric from your dress.

Availability depends on the fabric and offcuts available from your gown.

05 · YOUR ALTERATION QUOTE

What affects the price?

CONSTRUCTIONCorsetry, boning, multiple layers and internal structure can affect the amount of work involved.
FABRICDifferent fabrics require different handling, techniques and finishing.
DETAILINGLace, appliqué, beading and embellishments may need to be removed and carefully restored by hand.
SCOPE OF CHANGEA small fit adjustment requires a very different amount of work from restructuring or redesigning part of a gown.

Every gown is assessed individually, which is why the prices shown on this page are provided as a guide.

06 · FINAL QUOTE

Every gown is different.
So every quote is personal.

Guide prices are provided to help you plan your budget. Your final quote will be confirmed once we have seen your gown and assessed its construction, detailing and the work required.

Construction, fabric, detailing and work required: a lace bodice on a dress form, silk fabric, a lace appliqué and a spool with scissors and pins joined by a rose ribbon
CONSTRUCTIONFABRICDETAILINGWORK REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTIONFABRICDETAILINGWORK REQUIRED
YOUR QUOTE WILL BE CONFIRMED BEFORE THE ALTERATION WORK BEGINS
BOOK A FITTING
07 · READY WHEN YOU ARE

Ready to begin your alterations journey?

Tell us a little about your gown and wedding date. We’ll come back to you with the next available fitting and guide you from there.

01
Send your requestTell us your date and what your gown needs.
02
We carefully review your enquiryWritten enquiries are reviewed every working day after 4 pm.
03
We arrange your first fittingWe’ll confirm the next step and arrange your fitting where appropriate.
SEND AN ENQUIRY

Tell us about your gown

Share your wedding date, what you need and a few photos — it only takes a minute, and helps us plan your fittings properly.

We respond to written enquiries every working day after 4 pm.