Alterations include taking in sides, hems, taking up shoulders  etc.. Alterations include a free steaming for the dress. Price listed is an estimate, exact cost of alterations will be determined by what tasks need to be completed and the complexity of the garment. Design features such as boning, horsehair, fishing line hems, or heavy beading may result in an additonal cost due to additional time needed and added difficulty. A rush fee of an additional 30% will be added if the event is 3 weeks or less away from the first fitting.