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wedding dress alterations fort collins
We are here to alter anything wedding related! Bridal gowns, Bridesmaids, Mother of, Formal attire and Prom! Most bridal alterations begin 12 weeks before your wedding date and require 2-3 fittings. Once you have filled out an inquiry form you will be sent a personalized proposal form with more information on the process as well as my contract!
While we specialize in alterations, we have everything you could need for a comfy wedding dress alterations experience! We have sticky bra cups, veils, belts, and headpieces. We also sell emergency kits and essentials kits. No matter what you need, we've got it. Anti chaffing cream? Got it. Boob tape? Got it. Heel stoppers? Yup. Pasties? You bet.
Please note: we are by appointment only.
Timeline for Bridal Alterations
submit inquiry
Review proposal
& contract
pick fitting package
Pay booking deposit
Book first fitting
as soon as you purchase your dress
you have 4 days to secure a spot
Details listed below:
$99, $299, or $799
Credit, debit, bank transfer, or paypal
use your emailed link to choose your day and time
First fittings are 12 weeks from your wedding date
Second fittings are 6-8 weeks from your wedding date
Final fittings are 1-2 weeks from your wedding date
Standard :
$400 - $600
Embellished :
$600 - $900
Customizations :
$800 - $1200
We also offer alterations for bridesmaids and mothers of brides or grooms! If you have a bridesmaid, mother of, prom, or formal attire dress, we'd love to work with you. Inquire below for more information on alterations for your party.
Bridesmaids & Moms
$99 + cost of alterations ($200 value)
Single No More
- Personalized booking experience
- 2-3 customized gown fittings.
- Day of emergency kit : safety pins, bobby pins, pre-threaded needles, tide to-go wipes, alcohol wipes, compressed towel, crochet hook, chapstick, double sided tape, mini scissors, Advil, cough drops, mints, stickers, tips for how to function in your dress all day, bustle instructions, and gown preservation information for after your wedding!
$299 + cost of alterations ($400 value)
Double The Love
- Personalized booking experience.
- 2-3 customized gown fittings.
- Day of emergency kit
- Complete dress pressing and steaming
- Veil steaming
$799 + cost of alterations ($1099 value)
Triple Thread
- Personalized booking experience
- 2-3 customized gown fittings
- Complete dress pressing and steaming
- Veil steaming
- Complimentary gown preservation and cleaning ($425 value)
- Custom veil (5 lengths to choose from, ivory or pearls)
- 2 scrunchies made from your dress hem scrap material
- Day of Emergency kit
- Extra Essentials kit : large and small lint rollers, boob tape, Body Glide anti-chafe/sweat roll on stick, heel stoppers, pasties, heart shaped keychain, a candle, static spray, make up bag, compact mirror, and eye patches.
Heirloom Reinventions
Taking care of older gowns takes a specialized touch and altering them can be a challenge. I have worked with many clients to reinvent their family heirloom dresses into something they can wear and cherish on their wedding day. Whether you want to totally change the silhouette or use the dress to make a robe or jacket for a keepsake; I am your woman. You will want to contact me a little earlier than typical alterations. I suggest starting at least 4-6 months prior to your wedding to ensure we are able to achieve what your vision is. Please see the pricing page for more information or submit a form through the contact page. You will receive instructions to book your first appointment within 24 hours.
Starts at $400 + fitting package (full cost communicated during fittings)
$65 - $200
$165 -$400
$164 -$400: $20 per skirt layer
$125 - $200
$200 - $350
$200 -$450: $20 per skirt layer
$65 - $275
$65 -$250
$65 - $100
$65 - $200
$75 - $145
$125 - $350
$150 - $500
$65 -$125
$125 -$250
$65 - $125
$65 - $175
$125 -$300
$65 - $150
$125 -$350
$65 - $250
$45
$65
$20
$85 - $200
$125 - $500
$65 - $150
$125 - $250
$125 -$200
$145 - $250
$125 -$400
$45 per layer
$65 per layer
$125 per layer
$65 - $450
$65 - $125
$85 - $250
$150 - $400
$45 per layer
$65 per layer
$125 - $300 per layer
$150 - $300 per layer
$175 - $400 per layer
$125 - $250
$150 - $350
$175 - $350
$200 - $400
$75 first point + $25 each additional point
$150
$175
$225
$55
$125
$15 each or 2 for $25
$2 - $5 per button + $65hr labor charge
$375
$400 base + the cost of alterations
$100
$150
$250
$400
Take in/ let out: Clean:
$65 - $200
Take in/ let out: Embellished:
$165 - $400
Take in/let out: Ballgowns/ > 4 layers:
$164 - $400 : $20 per skirt layer
Take in/let out zipper: Clean:
$125 - $200
Take in/let out zipper: Embellished:
$200 -$350
Take in/ let out zipper:
$200 - $450 : $20 per skirt layer
Corset back:
$65 - $275
Custom straps: dependent on design:
$150 - $500
Tighten strap/ shoulder: Clean:
$65 - $125
Tighten strap/ shoulder: Embellished:
$65 - $200
Tighten strap/ shoulder + sleeve cap: Clean: $65 - $125
Tighten strap/ shoulder + sleeve cap: Embellished: $125 - $350
Custom Sleeves: dependent on design:
$150 - $500
Tighten sleeves: Clean:
$65 - $125
Tighten sleeves: Embellished:
$65 - $175
Shorten sleeves: Clean:
$65 - $125
Shorten sleeves: Embellished:
$65 - $175
Shorten sleeves: Trim and/or buttons:
$125 - $300
Armhole adjustment: Clean:
$65 - $150
Armhole adjustment: Embellished:
$125 - $350
Adding armhole gusset:
dependent on design: $65 - $250
Sew in cups: $45
BOOMBA sticky cups: $65
Boob tape: $20
Bust fit: Clean:
$85 - $200
Bust fit: Embellished:
$125 - $500
Bust darts: Clean:
$65 -$150
Bust darts: Embellished:
$125 -$250
Booty tuck: Clean:
$125 - $200
Booty tuck: Embellished:
$145 - $250
Booty tuck: more than 4 layers:
$125 - $400
Adding a slit: Raw edge cut:
$45 per layer
Adding a slit: Sewn edge
$65 per layer
Adding a slit: Horsehair hem:
$125 per layer
Adding/ removing boning:
Dependent on construction: $65 - $450
Neckline adjustment: Clean:
$65 - $125
Neckline adjustment: Embellished:
$85 - $250
Neckline adjustment: Custom shape:
$150 - $400
Hem: Raw edge: $45 per layer
Hem: Sewn edge: $65 per layer
Hem: Embellished edge:
$125 - $300 per layer
Hem: Horsehair edge:
$150 - $300 per layer
Hem: Embellished + Horsehair edge:
$175 - $400 per layer
Shorten train: Clean:
$125 - $250
Shorten train: Embellished:
$150 - $350
Shorten train: Horsehair:
$175 - $350
Shorten train: Horsehair + Embellished:
$200 - $400
Bustles: $75 first point + $25 each additional point
Dress Steaming: Clean:
Form fitting or A-line: $150
Dress Steaming:Embellished:
Form fitting or A-line: $75
Dress Steaming: Ballgowns: $225
Veil Steaming:
Elbow to Chapel length: $55
Veil Steaming:
Cathedral to Royal length: $125
Scrunchies: $15 each or 2 for $25
Adding buttons to the back:
$2 - $5 per button + $65 hourly labor
Gown preservation: $375
Heirloom reinvention projects:
$400 base + cost of alterations
Rush fees:
10 weeks = $100
8 weeks = $150
6 weeks = $250
4 weeks = $400
Our pricing breakdown
*Ballgown hems are charged per layer + circumfrance/ length from side seam to side seam*
*Train shortening is dependdent on number of layers*
Take in/ let out : Clean
Take in/ let out: Embellished
Take in/let out: Ballgowns/ more than 4 layers
Take in/let out zipper: Clean
Take in/let out zipper: Embellished
Take in let out/ zipper: Ballgowns/ more than 4 layers
Corset back:
Custom straps: dependent on design
Tighten strap/ shoulder: Clean
Tighten strap/ shoulder: Embellished
Tighten strap/ shoulder with sleeve cap: Simple
Tighten strap/ shoulder with sleeve cap: Embellished
Custom Sleeves: dependent on design
Tighten sleeves: Clean
Tighten sleeves: Embellished
Shorten sleeves: Clean
Shorten sleeves: Embellished
Shorten sleeves: Trim and/or buttons
Armhole adjustment: Clean
Armhole adjustment: Embellished
Adding armhole gusset: dependent on design
Sew in cups:
BOOMBA sticky cups:
Boob tape:
Bust fit: Clean
Bust fit: Embellished
Bust darts: Clean
Bust darts: Embellished
Booty tuck: Clean
Booty tuck: Embellished
Booty tuck: more than 4 layers
Adding a slit:Raw edge cut
Adding a slit: Sewn edge
Adding a slit: Horsehair hem
Adding/ removing boning: dependent on construction
Neckline adjustment: Clean
Neckline adjustment: Embellished
Neckline adjustment: Custom shape
Hem: Raw edge
Hem: Sewn edge
Hem: Embellished edge
Hem: Horsehair edge
Hem: Embellished + Horsehair edge
Shorten train: Clean
Shorten train: Embellished
Shorten train: Horsehair
Shorten train: Horsehair + Embellished
Bustles:
Dress Steaming: Clean/ form fitting or A-line
Dress Steaming: Embellished/ form fitting or A-line
Dress Steaming: Ballgowns
Veil Steaming: Elbow to Chapel length
Veil Steaming: Cathedral to Royal length
Scrunchies:
Adding buttons to the back:
Gown preservation:
Heirloom reinvention projects:
Rush fees:
10 weeks =
8 weeks =
6 weeks =
4 weeks =
Bonuses of supporting this business
I'm a woman-owned business and am interested in supporting other women in the community and beyond. You'll feel right at home here; no judgment, discomfort, or pressures here!
I have a passion for supporting the Fort Collins community - if you also have a small business, I'd love to connect with you!
I invest in education and my community, always looking to better myself for your experience! I'm a part of Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress, and am fortunate to learn and grow with so many amazing seamstresses across the country!
"Rachel is absolutely amazing!
- alexandra
We needed to take in the straps, change the cups and hem many inches off of my dress and I couldn't be more happy with the way it turned out! Can't recommend enough!"
"As a dancer, I had high expectations to make my dress easy to move around in. Rachel did not disappoint.
- jemima
Rachel not only did a fabulous job on my dress, but she was amazing to work with. I was able to move freely dancing and had no concerns about my bustle as I spun around. She also made pads for my breast area which held in place, plus, added a little something to the dress. I would highly recommend her to any bride!"
"I will recommend her to anyone looking for a seamstress in the future!!
- caroline
Rachel was amazing!! She took her time to make sure my dress fit me perfectly and made me feel and look great on my wedding day. She is knowledgeable and her years of experience shows."
What to expect from your experience
So you've found your wedding outfit... congratulations!!
PLEASE NOTE: we book up extremely fast during peak wedding season. If you are a 2026 bride, we recommend reaching out ASAP to ensure you get a spot on our books!
Preserve your gown so it can be part of your family's legacy
gown preservation in fort collins
We have plenty of brides visit our shop wanting a gown reinvention from their mother's dress. If you think there could be anyone who wants to rewear or repurpose your dress someday - be it a daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, friend, etc., it's important to invest in gown preservation.
Please note: we are by appointment only.
