# Pricing — Altbes (Alterations & Bespoke)

Source of truth for humans: https://altbes.com/pricing/  
Last mirrored: 2026-08-12

Every garment is unique. Prices are based on the project; the final quote is given after the fitting. Fitting at the atelier is free of charge. Quotes consider fabrication, construction, finishes, and similar factors.

Currency: GBP (£). Many items are listed as “From” / starting prices for standard projects.

## Trousers & Jeans

- Trousers shortening – blind hem: From £30 / Wide £40
- Trousers shortening – blind hem with kick tape: From £40 / Wide £50
- Trousers shortening by machine: From £25 / Wide £30
- Jeans shortening by machine: £25 / Wide £30
- Jeans shortening – original hem: £50 / Wide £60
- Trousers shortening with turn-ups: £60
- Trousers waist take in or let out: From £40
- Jeans waist take in: From £50
- Trousers crotch reduce: From £30
- Suit trousers legs tapering: From £30
- Leather trousers/skirt waist adjustment: From £50

## Shirts, Jackets & Suits

- Dress shirt sleeves shortening: From £30
- Jacket front zip replacement: From £50 + zip cost
- Jacket sleeves shortening (no vent, from bottom): £60
- Suit jacket sleeves shortening from shoulder: From £120
- Suit jacket length shortening: From £80
- Suit jacket back tapering – centre back seam: From £30
- Suit jacket tapering – centre back seam & side seams: From £90
- Jacket lining replacement: From £250
- Shoulder straps shortening: From £20

## T-Shirts

- T-shirt shortening: £25
- T-shirt tapering: From £30

## Dresses & Skirts

- Dress sides tapering: From £30
- Straight dress length shortening: From £30
- Flared dress length shortening: From £60
- Lined flared dress shortening: From £90
- Skirt length shortening: From £30
- Skirt sides tapering: From £30

## Repairs & Finishing

- Real fur coat hole repair: From £25
- Leather elbow patches sew-on (leather included): From £60
- Moth hole repair by hand: From £10
- Trousers/jeans rip repair: From £25
- Side pockets insert: From £40
- Side pockets remove: From £40
- Zip replacement (depending on garment): From £35
- Jeans zip replacement: £35
- Invisible snap or hook & eye attach: £15
- Button attach or reattach: £5
- Button attach or reattach with reinforced back button: £7.50
- Button attach or reattach with shank: £7.50
- School uniform name label attach: £5
- Personalised name or short message embroidery: £25

## Wedding dresses

- Wedding Dress Bodice Alteration: from £90
- Wedding Dress Length Alteration: from £120
- Wedding Dress Bustle for Train: from £30
- Wedding Dress Straps Adjustment: from £60
- Wedding Dress Pockets insertion: from £80
- Beaded Wedding Dress Bodice Alteration: from £180
- Beaded Wedding Dress Length Alteration: from £200
- Wedding Dress Bust Cups Insertion: from £40
- Wedding Dress Redesign/Remodelling: from £350
- Custom Bespoke Wedding Dress: from £1500
- Custom Bespoke Veil with Hand Embroidery or/and Hand Beading: from £400
- Mother of The Bride Custom Bespoke Dress: from £800
- Bridesmaid Custom Bespoke Dress: from £500

## Additional charges & policies

- Expedited Service Same day and Next day: 50%
- Expedited service less than a week: 30%
- Client’s residence garment Drop Off charge: £25
- On Site (Home/Hotel) Fitting + Collection and Drop Off Charge: £75

The on-site visit fee is charged at booking of the home/hotel fitting appointment and is refundable if cancelled 24 hours in advance. If cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, the fee is not refundable.

## Contact

- Address: 37 Moreton Street, London SW1V 2NY, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 7985 575350
- Book: https://altbes.com/book-an-appointment/
- Contact: https://altbes.com/contact/
- HTML price list: https://altbes.com/pricing/