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Quick and easy process. Turnaround on my dress was 3 days which is incredible as I thought I had left it too late to get it altered! Thank you so much for getting it done so quickly 😊
Take my bridesmaid dress up at the bottom 6 inches
£40
Amazing, hemmed my wedding dress with a week notice- thank you so very much
Hem wedding dress
£200
Mihaela did a lovely job altering my bridesmaids dress. She finished the work quickly and her communication was excellent.
Alteration of a bridesmaid dress (shortening length of skirt)
£100
SO helpful! I needed my dress altering with little notice and he had it done and dusted within 3 days. Totally stress free experience which is just what I needed. Would recommend.
Bridesmaid Dress Alteration ASAP
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Why book a wedding dress alteration service through Airtasker?
For many brides-to-be, the wedding plan had already started long ago. This is usually manifested through a mood board, showing the dream wedding motif, venue, guestlist, and of course, the gown.
Now that your breathtaking dress is finally here, you might encounter a little hiccup: It doesn’t exactly fit you right as expected. Good news is you don’t need to worry about a wardrobe malfunction—leave a professional you can book through Airtasker to solve it for you.
Booking a skilled Tasker when it comes to wedding dress alterations can create the needed adjustments and moreover lighten your wedding planning load. Who doesn’t want to be able to freely walk, dance, and move on their special day?
Post the task, pick an offer, and find the right person for bridal alterations. You can request the same for a bridesmaid dress.
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The ideal choice would be two months before your special day. You wouldn't want to come in for a fitting sooner than that as bodies can often change over time. Booking an appointment late, however, may not give enough time for your alteration specialist to do your requested alterations. Also, it's best to have your final fitting two weeks before the big day to ensure that everything fits perfectly.
You have the liberty to decide. If you think it can boost your confidence and increase your comfort, you can. But there’s no need to pressure yourself to do so. After all, alteration services are here to make sure your dress fits you flawlessly, flattering your physique no matter your body shape or type. If you decide to lose weight, please consult your physician or dietician to make sure you're doing it healthily.
You can always get a wedding gown in your actual size for good measure. If this isn’t possible, you can purchase a dress that's at least two sizes bigger since tailoring down a larger dress is easier than readjusting a smaller one. However, you shouldn't get an oversized off-the-rack dress either. Altering larger dresses can be very difficult, and it would be a challenge to maintain the design’s integrity.
In the United Kingdom, the usual costs of wedding dress alterations are as follows: hem (standard designs) at £80, hem (delicate fabrics) at £100, side seams adjustment at £60, skirt adjustment at £60, and beadwork or finishing at £25 (per hour). Changing the train ribbon and adding the back panel would need £5 and £30, respectively.
The cost of bridal alterations involves several factors like the type of fabric, state of the dress before alteration, amount of work required, and if there’s additional beadwork. It’s also influenced by your location, how busy the season is (like prom), the seamstress’ level of expertise, and if your order is rushed.
Carry your bridal shoes and nude-coloured undergarments that you intend to wear for your wedding. This ensures that every measurement is as exact as it can be, and to see if everything, from head to toe, goes well together. You can also bring your accessories and photos of your makeup and hairstyle pegs so you can visualise your overall look better.
An hour to complete one fitting session is usual. Generally, you'll need to undergo three fittings. The first one is for pinning and tailoring the wedding dress. Meanwhile, hem, neckline, side seams, and waist alterations are done on the second fitting session. The third session is for you to try on the dress to make sure you're delighted with how it fits!
To make the big day as magical as you wish, you can book professionals on Airtasker to help you out with dry cleaning your dress, designing your invitations, food catering, and keeping your guests entertained with a performance, among others.
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You’re counting down until your wedding day, and you deserve not to panic.
Bridal dress alterations near you cover wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and other bridal garments. Thanks to Taskers skilled in this area, you can better walk down the aisle confidently—not only because you know you look stunning, but also because you feel comfortable. Every bride has the right to feel at ease while posing for wedding group photos, mingling with close circles, calling for a toast with the guests, and slow dancing with the groom to cap off the night.
Avoid wardrobe mishaps by planning your necessary alterations at least weeks before the big day. Here are bridal alterations you can explore:
Altering the hem
Long wedding gowns have always been the go-to for that classic ethereal look. But some brides also prefer the shorter dresses. After all, they can help you overthink less about chances of tripping or ruining the outfit altogether.
If you relate to this, you can connect with a bridal alterations specialist who can adjust the hem of your dress to match with your height or style better. Here’s a tip: Bring your wedding heels on the alteration appointment day. This can further help your Tasker figure out the right hem length for you.
Altering the side seams
The beautiful truth is there’s no one-size-fits-all wedding gown. Each body is built and shaped differently. With this, the purpose of altering your dress’ side seams is to accentuate your body shape and make your silhouette much more visible.
The process typically consists of fitting on the hips, waist, and butt. It’s best to coordinate with your Tasker to know if it’s possible to alter the dress size, too.
Altering the neckline
Your wedding dress is almost finalised. One thing just doesn’t feel right—the neckline. Good thing your Tasker can make adjustments until you feel satisfied, whether it’s straight, V-neck, high neck, bateau, or halter strap. Also consider your body type and accessories when choosing a neckline.
If you’ve ticked off the wedding gown matters done, why not proceed to hiring someone who can take care of the hairstyling and makeup department, too?
Other special alterations
Managed to get cool off-the-rack or ready-to-wear bridal garments? Special wedding dress alterations are ideal for personalising these. Whether it’s adding a complex lace pattern or a certain amount of tulle for extra oomph, just align with your Tasker regarding your expectations
Recent Wedding Dress Alterations tasks
Wedding dress alterations
£300
Southborough, Greater London
5th Nov 2024
Wedding dress make current sleeves removable, take in bodice, lower back, add a bustle, fix bust cups
Long dress for indian wedding reception
£150
Priestwood, Berkshire
5th Nov 2024
i have about 6 meters of french chiffon material. i am just looking at making costs.
Wedding dress
£1,000
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
27th Oct 2024
1. V front and back, but not too low on either the front or the back, keep elegant. 2. Dont make shoulders bigger than what they are already 3. Tightiss until the waist and then lose 4. Material: no need for silk or lace. Add a bit of small texture to the fabric if possible so it’s not a plain piece of fabric. Ideally to highlight the waist or sleeves (see the pictures). 5. Sleeves: elbow length or 3/4 6. Add white small buttons (see picture) 7. “Convertible”; be able to remove the bridal tail and potentially sleeves, leaving a sleeveless dress (see picture). 8. For the tail, start the tail either as a cape or in the upper back (see pictures)
Wedding dress alteration
£100
Brook Green, Greater London, W6
8th Oct 2024
Lace dress requiring skirt to be shortened by quite a few inches
Redesign wedding dress
£300
Barnfield, Devon
2nd Oct 2024
Long wedding dress with underskirts. I want it turned into a knee length cocktail dress
A dress for my daughters wedding
£400
Springfield, West Midlands
27th Sep 2024
I want a dress made for me as can’t find anything suitable
Alterations to bridesmaid dress
£40
Turnpike Lane, Greater London
14th Sep 2024
I'm looking for someone to take up a double layer bridesmaid dress and take it in also. https://www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/spaghetti-strap-pleated-v-neck-high-slit-bridesmaid-dress-es0128b?_pos=21&_fid=6928fb85b&_ss=c&variant=43609519849659
Bridesmaid dress alterations
£50
East Molesey, Surrey
29th Aug 2024
Two bridesmaid chiffon dresses need taking up from the bottoms, and one made smaller around the neck line.
Making a formal evening gown
£200
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1
25th Aug 2024
I would like a dress made as in the photos provided (but a different colour). At the moment I would just like to get an idea of the price of such a task from someone who has experience and specialisation in dressmaking and tailoring.
Bridemaid dress taken up
£50
North Reddish, Greater Manchester
23rd Aug 2024
A few inches taken off each dress in the lengh. Two dresses
Seeing alterations on a bridesmaid dress
£70
Preston, Lancashire
18th Jul 2024
Hem , sides taken in straps shortening
Wedding dress alteration
£25
North Acton, Greater London
15th Jul 2024
I have a bridesmaid dress I need taken up at the hem, and taken in slightly below hips / potentially at the waist
Bridesmaid dress
£50
Grove Park, Greater London
12th Jul 2024
I want to find someone to design my bridesmaid dresses. I have chosen gold as the colour and can’t find anything I like.
Adjustments in a wedding guest dress
£30
Leamouth, Greater London
9th Jul 2024
We need to cut the hem of the dress, reduce the amount of ruching and make a small adjustment to the waist The dress is made of tulle
I need alterations to my dress for a wedding
£35
Colindale, Greater London, NW9
8th Jul 2024
Ordered a tailored dress in a size 18 a few months ago, just arrived but the zipper won’t go all the way up need to alter to make the zipper go all the way up. It’s a pink dress
Hem bridesmaid dress
£50
Streatham Vale, Greater London
6th Jul 2024
My dress is too long and I need it taken up
Make ball gown dress
£2,000
North Watford, Hertfordshire
4th Jul 2024
I want a princess inspired ballgown dress. Belle inspired, with soft fabric.
Wedding dress made
£750
Belfast, County Antrim
28th Jun 2024
Just enquiring at the moment if anyone makes weddi g dresses from.scratch
Alterations to 2x traditional dresses and 1x wedding dress
£200
Loxford, Greater London, IG1
25th Jun 2024
Bust area of wedding dreas to be altered as it is currently too baggy. Bust and sleeve, bodice area of 1x traditional dress to be altered Bust and waist of 1x tradional dress to be altered
Bridesmaid Dress Alteration ASAP
£30
Palmers Green, Greater London
23rd May 2024
Bridesmaid dress needs taking in as it’s a touch too big. Need it done for Monday.
SO helpful! I needed my dress altering with little notice and he had it done and dusted within 3 days. Totally stress free experience which is just what I needed. Would recommend.