Our Approach to Pricing
Investment Guide
At Sunward sewing & Design, every garment receives thoughtful, individualized attention. As an independent, private atelier, I intentionally maintain a limited studio calendar so that each client and each piece can receive the time, precision, and care they deserve.
Our pricing reflects this highly personal approach—from the initial fit assessment through the final finishing details. Rather than a one-size-fits-all price list, your investment is thoughtfully determined according to the garment, fabrication, construction, and level of craftsmanship involved.
Concierge Access
Concierge Access Retainer (5+ garments) — $125
Concierge Access Retainer (<5 garments) — $150
Your Concierge Access Retainer reserves your place on my private studio calendar and includes fit mapping, garment pinning, and one complimentary concierge delivery within our standard Austin service radius.
Minimum Commission Threshold — $150
A minimum production commission of $150 applies to each on-site visit.
Sartorial Base Rates
Trousers & Denim Tailoring — from 45
Shirts, Blouses & Casual Tops — from 65
Dresses & Skirts — from 75
Jackets & Blazers — from 85
Black Tie, Suit & Evening Gown Sculpting — from 250
Couture Re-Engineering & Modernization — custom quote
A Note on Luxury Fabrics
Fine fabrics deserve the utmost care. Garments made from specialized or delicate materials—including linen, silk, satin, lace and chiffon—plus sequined, and other embellished types—may require additional time, specialized machinery, or couture hand-finishing techniques.
For that reason, a relative fabrication surcharge may apply when additional care or specialized techniques are required to preserve the garment’s original structure, drape, and hand.
Your final investment is determined during your private fitting using our detailed master workshop line items, allowing each garment to be priced according to the work it truly requires.
The goal is simple: exceptional work, thoughtfully priced, with zero surprises.