Bridal alterations
Hems, bodice reshaping, strap adjustments, bustles and structural alterations tailored to your silhouette.
BRIDAL ALTERATIONS · DERBY
Fit after
love.
Thoughtful alterations and private fittings that preserve the beauty of your dress—and make it feel unmistakably yours.
Perfectly yoursWhere meticulous craft meets a calm, personal experience.
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OUR SERVICES
Every stitch,
considered.
From the first pin to the final press, every detail is handled with care, precision and respect for the original design.
Dress fittings
Private, unhurried appointments with honest guidance and a clear plan for the perfect fit.
Atelier service
Hand beading, lacework, embellishment, bespoke details and considered finishing by an experienced dressmaker.
BRIDAL ALTERATIONS PRICE GUIDE
A clear guide,
before we begin.
Every gown is constructed differently, so your final price depends on its fabric, finish and the work required. At your first fitting, we’ll assess the dress carefully and provide a personal quotation before any alterations begin.
TYPICAL BUDGET
£450–£550Small size adjustment, plain hem and bust refinement.
£500–£650More involved resizing, straps or sleeves, beading, or a complex lace hem.
£550–£800Alterations with bespoke style changes such as custom sleeves or a thigh split.
Fitting fee£80
Covers all bridal fittings and is separate from alteration work.Minimum alteration charge£200
Applies February–October. Smaller jobs may be accepted as a mini-alterations appointment, subject to availability.Hems
Plain hem£150–£250
Lace or complex hem£240–£340
Reduce or remove trainfrom £300
Bust & bodice
Bust darts£60–£85
Bust cups£35
Take in bust seamfrom £60
Additional bodice boningfrom £45
Plunge infillfrom £40
Straps & sleeves
Shorten spaghetti strapsfrom £40
Lift shoulders without sleevesfrom £70
Lift shoulders with sleevesfrom £90
Attach strapsfrom £35
Create custom strapsfrom £90
Attach sleevesfrom £85
Alter sleevesfrom £60
Create custom loose-fit sleevesfrom £100
Create custom fitted sleevesfrom £160
Resizing
Take in or let out side seams by 1–2 sizes£120–£200
Reduce by 3+ sizesfrom £200
Alter additional seamsfrom £80
Add a corset backfrom £140
Finishing touches
Beadwork, lace and hand stitching£40/hr
Hook & eye or poppers£5/pair
Add buttons, excluding buttons£1.50 each
Attach belt£40
Bustlefrom £40
Hidden wrist bustle£35
Multi-point statement bustle£85
Wedding dress steaming
Slimline gown£45
Standard fishtail or A-line£60
Ball gown£85
Prices are a guide rather than a fixed quote. Additional dress storage outside your fitting period is £10 per week.
Quiet craftsmanship
Details that deserve time.
Delicate lace, intricate beadwork and fine fabrics are worked by hand, keeping every finish as beautiful up close as it is from across the room.
THE FITTING JOURNEY
Calm, clear and personal.
Tell us about your dress
Send a few details, your wedding date and photos if available.
Your private fitting
We assess the fit together and agree every alteration before work begins.
Final fitting & collection
See the finished silhouette, test your movement and leave feeling ready.
ATELIER JOURNAL
Made to be remembered.
A closer look at fittings, transformations and the hand-finished details behind each dress.
Derby, UKMEET YOUR DRESSMAKER
A personal atelier,
built on care.
At Pearl Stitch Studio, every bride is welcomed personally and every dress is treated as one of a kind. The work is precise, but the experience is warm: honest advice, patient fittings and beautiful finishing without the rush.
Because the best alteration should never look altered. It should simply look like the dress was always made for you.
Pearl Stitch Studio
YOUR DRESS · YOUR FIT · YOUR MOMENT
Let’s make it
perfectly yours.
Tell us about your dress and wedding date. We’ll come back to you to arrange a private fitting in Derby.