Our Approach to Pricing

A Private Tailoring Experience—Sunward Sewing & Design offers personalized, high-precision tailoring through private in-home or office fittings across Austin. Each garment is individually assessed to ensure a refined fit, structure, and finish.

Private Fitting

All clients begin with a private fitting.

$100 Private Fitting Fee—includes travel, professional garment assessment, and professional fitting with our Master Tailor.

The appointment allows us to evaluate your garments and provide precise alteration pricing before any work begins.

Pricing

Final pricing is determined during your private fitting based on garment type, scope of work, structure, and complexity.

Below are typical starting ranges:

Common Alterations

  • Hemming: from 35

  • Waist adjustments: from 65

  • Sleeve adjustments: from 75

  • Tapering: from 85

Jackets & Structured Garments

  • Sleeve adjustments: from 75

  • Body adjustments: from 95

  • Shoulder restructuring: from 150

  • Full lining work: custom quoted

Dresses & Formal-wear

  • Hemming: from 75

  • Bodice adjustments: from 100

  • Structural alterations: from 175

  • Complex redesign work: custom quoted

Denim

  • Hemming: from 65

  • Waist adjustments: from 75

  • Tapering: from 95

Leather & Specialty Materials

  • Alterations: from 90

  • Structural work: from 150

  • Specialty repair & reconstruction: custom quoted

Bridal

Bridal alterations are fully customized and quoted individually following an in-person consultation.

Important Information

  • All pricing is confirmed at the time of your fitting, and prior to work beginning.

  • Multiple garments are commonly assessed in a single fitting.

  • Complex garments may require multiple fittings.

  • Final cost depends on fabric, scope of work, structure, and construction.

Begin Your Personalized Tailoring Experience
Begin Your Personalized Tailoring Experience