The Alterationist | alterations for bridal, suits, and more in Chicago's Noble Square

TROUSERS

10 plain hem
20 original/tricky hem
18 plain hem - lined
18 hem with cuff
25 hem with cuff - lined
30 hem - shorten zippers
15 waistband & seat in - men's suit trousers
20 waistband & seat in - chinos, women's suit trousers
25 waistband & seat in - lined
30 waistband & sides - jeans
18 seat & thigh in
25 seat & thigh - lined
12 sides in
20 sides in - lined
20 sides in - back panel into front
20 sides in - thru hem
18 replace zipper

SKIRTS

12 sides in
20 sides in - back panel to front
25 waistband & sides in
35 waistband & sides in - lined
18 waistband & center seam in
15 waistband in thru zip
22 waistband in thru zip - lined
15 hem - narrow
25 hem - narrow & lined
30 hem - narrow, by hand
40 hem - narrow, by hand, & lined
35 hem - full
45 hem - full & lined
60 hem - full & double-lined

DRESSES/TOPS

12 spaghetti straps shortened
25 shoulders raised - sleeveless
55 shoulders raised & reset sleeve
75 shoulders raised & reset sleeve - lined
15 shorten sleeve, plain
20 shorten sleeve, lined
25 shorten sleeve, move cuff & placket - men's style
12 sides in
20 sides in, lap seam, cuff to hem - men's style
20 sides in - move armseye edging or hem
28 sides in - move armseye edging or hem, lined
8 take in back darts
15 create back darts
50 raise hem from waist, move zip
18 center seam in thru zip
25 center seam in thru zip - lined
35 center seam in from neckline to hem
50 center seam in from neckline to hem - lined

JACKETS

20 shorten lined sleeve
30 lengthen sleeve w/facing
28 taper sleeve (1 pair of seams)
25 sides in
30 sides in w/vent
38 sides in thru armseye
40 sides in thru armseye w/vent
18 center seam in
22 lower collar
70 shoulders in
90 shoulders in, sides in
60 shorten sleeves from shoulder
65 shorten body
2 move button, ea.

MISC

15 replace trousers/skirt zipper
22 replace trousers/skirt zipper - lined
20 replace jeans zipper
25 replace dress zipper
40 replace dress zipper - lined
22 replace jacket zipper, plain
30 replace coat zipper, waist length
35 replace coat zipper, hip length
40 replace coat zipper, leather
3 button reinforced, ea.
10 patch on jeans, ea.
15 patch on suede/leather
5 replace hook/eye or hook/bar
130 reline hip-length outer coat - includes heavy lining & cleaning

BRIDAL

Pricing here varies widely! I can quote a price once I see the gown on the bride, and not before. My typical bridal ticket ranges from 180-400.

Prices include pressing and packing for travel. Sample gowns require cleaning before alterations begin. You don't want to wear a smelly gown on your wedding day anyway! Email for further info or for questions regarding timing and/or fitting schedules: alterationist@gmail.com.