Thank you, thank you, and thank you! I watched your tutorial over and over as I was hemming my granddaughter's wedding dress and anxious do so. Your tutorial was wonderful. Your video was so helpful!!

@christasdressshoppe

Ай бұрын

Oh that’s wonderful!! I’m so glad it helped. These crazy hems are so complicated these days. Congratulations on your granddaughter’s wedding. What a fun time of life. I’m so glad you got to help her with her gown. God bless! And Happy Sewing!!

Thank you Christa, I have been searching for a video of a bagged hem and you are the only one that I found that took the time to show how it’s done. Duke is adorable! I subscribed to your channel today and will keep watching for more tips. 😊

@christasdressshoppe

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing Helen!! I appreciate your encouragement so much! I am close to making a video explaining why I haven’t made videos in a while. And also about to start making them again. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me! God bless! And happy sewing! -Christa

Thank you so much for being so thorough with your alterations! You are a great teacher because you explain everything so well.❤

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions!! I look forward to seeing more sewing videos from you. I love Mr. Duke 😊

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! And for your sweet comment. Duke is funny. He was determined to be part of the video. 😂❤️

I don't have your confidence, so I pin and hand baste before I use the machine. It takes longer, but it helps me. This was a great tutorial.

@christasdressshoppe

4 ай бұрын

There is nothing wrong with that. Do what you need to do to feel secure in doing a great job. I often take way longer than some of my sewing friends because I am a perfectionist and I’m always checking my work to make sure I don’t mess up someone’s beautiful gown. Just keep being you!! I’m sure you are doing amazing! God bless! -Christa

I want to thank you for this tutorial. I have been altering bridesmaids dresses and prom dress and this is soooo helpful!!

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Oh 💗 Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I’m so so glad it helped. Thank you for watching my video.

Thank you for this tutorial, I have done lots of sewing over the years. Brides & bridal parties but it has been an age since I tackled any 'expensive' projects. Now I find myself altering & hemming 5 bridesmaids dresses. This has given me the refresher & confidence to get the job done. Your technique is very much what I would have used in the past, now that you have lifted the fog brain. Thank you.

@christasdressshoppe

10 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m so excited. Thank you for your comment. Sometimes all we need is a refresh to clear any doubt or “fogginess”. Often, “before I start”, is the hardest part. My brain gets all tangled on how hard it is going to be to figure it out. But as soon as I dive in my mind starts figuring it out. Usually it was easier that I originally thought. You will have to let me know how the dresses came out when you are done. I’ll be saying a little prayer for you. Happy sewing Felicity! -Christa

Enjoyed your video. I'm self taught so sit here wide eyed when you explain so clearly. It's just practice, however scarey business dealing with satin. I've subscribed.

@christasdressshoppe

7 ай бұрын

Awe! Thank you so much for watching! What an encouraging comment. Thank you so much. 🩷 You are right, Satin can be scary. Lol Actually, it’s not scary anymore to me since I’ve worked with it so long. But I do remember when I first started and it was slipping all over my machine. Thank you so much for subscribing! Happy Sewing! -Christa

Your tutorial is so helpful! I am a quilter but trying to learn more about garment sewing. You are a really good teacher. I am very fortunate to have a Bernina with a dual feed so my fabrics usually feed through quite evenly. However, your demonstrations and explanations are really important to keep in mind. I don't usually pin, but for my daughter's bridesmaid dress (several layers of rolled hems), I used lots of clover wonder clips 🙂 It came out really nice. The bagged hem looks extra challenging.

@christasdressshoppe

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for your encouragement ❤️❤️❤️ A dual feed, wow! I don’t think I even heard of that. How amazing!! That would be wonderful. However, I wonder if I would struggle since it’s second nature from all these years of tugging on my fabric to even it out. 😄 Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! I appreciate you so much God bless! And Happy Sewing! Christa

I enjoy sewing but have been sooo nervous about hemming my daughters prom gown. Your video is so helpful! Thank you!

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m so glad you found this helpful. Let me know how it goes!

So thankful for this information. I was starting the hem on my G-daughters prom dress all wrong. I am going to remeasure too to ensure it does not turn out too short. I'm still a bit shaky on making the inside liner shorter but fairly certain after I re-watch again I'll figure it out. Thank you

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad it came just at the right time. These hems can seem scary. And frustrating. But you got this! ❤️❤️❤️ Let me know how it goes. Saying a little prayer for you. 🤗

Wow! It is easy to do following this method! Makes sense! Thank You!

@christasdressshoppe

5 ай бұрын

Oh that makes me soooo happy! Thank you!

I love how clear and easy you tutorial. Thanks to Share your experience

@christasdressshoppe

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Thank you for watching! And for your encouraging comment. 🩷

Great Tutorial, you are nice and clear in your explanations. I have only just found you after altering 1prom dress, 2 bridesmaids dresses and making a wedding dress.

@christasdressshoppe

11 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much! 🤗 Wow! That’s awesome! You had a busy Spring/Summer. I wish there was a way to add photos on KZread. I would love to see the wedding gown you made. ❤️

Great video and very well explained. I see you used the lazy man thread. That is what I alway do. My Grandmother alway told me not to do that because it will tangle but mostly I still use a very long thread. Thank you for all of your ideas. I really got a lot out of your invisible side panels video..

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Lol on the long “lazy man’s thread”. I had a seamstress friend who said that her sewing teacher would walk by with a pair of scissors and cut anyone’s thread that was long. And she would make them start over. ✂️ 😬😂 I wouldn’t have survived that class. Lol I get impatient with short thread. 🧵 It makes me crazy to have to keep retreading and knotting. But then again, I probably spend more time untangling. 😂😂 🤷‍♀️ Habits. Lol Thanks for watching! And for your kind and fun comment. Happy sewing!

I needed this! Perfect Thank you!!

@christasdressshoppe

9 ай бұрын

Oh yay!! Thank you for letting me know.

Great video, you explained each step so well. Thank you, ❤

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Emily! Thank you for watching, and thank you for the encouragement. Happy sewing! 💗

Very good info. Thank you!

@christasdressshoppe

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Karen! God bless! -Christa

Excellent tutorial ❤

@christasdressshoppe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊 🤗

Great Video!! Thank you for Sharing!!! Just found your site!!!! I love it!!!

@christasdressshoppe

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found me. I’m grateful to have you on the journey with me. ❤️ Now that the crazy bridal season is over, I have some new videos planned to start filming. 🤗 Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

Thank you!

@christasdressshoppe

9 ай бұрын

❤️ you are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 🤗

Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I am hemming my daughter’s wedding dress which has this hem. However hers has an inch wide mesh stabilizer in the hem also. How would you handle that? Do you have a tutorial on that? Thank you in advance.

@christasdressshoppe

6 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness. That is horse hair. I just remove it from the area and then stitch it to the bottom of the seam allowance. I’m trying to figure out how to explain that on text. 🤔 Basically you don’t have to worry about stitching it exactly the way it was stitched down. Just secure it to the bottom and when you flip it back right side out, it will be inside and work perfectly. I hope that makes sense 🤓

@michellemeyer6209

6 күн бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe thank you, that is exactly how I was thinking of doing it. I think perhaps hand sewing it back on maybe better, as to not distort it. Thank you so much for your response, much appreciated!!

I get some crazy pin lines! I’m always worried that I pinned wrong. So uneven compared to when they bought the dress from the store all lined up! Btw I too have a cranky back!

@christasdressshoppe

11 ай бұрын

I get those too! Sometimes it’s because chiffon hems are always a little messed up, right from the factory. Or stretch in spots when hanging in a store. But another thing that can happen is your customer shifts as you are pinning. They can get so wiggly. Lol I ask them to look straight ahead in the mirror and evenly on both feet. 😃 And yay for cranky backs. Lol

Lovely results! My method is different but I do get a great result. I mark the hem with small safety pins (they are good, sharp steel). I lay it on my big table and cut 5/8” below the pins. I make about 4 tailor tacks (8, actually, marking the dress and lining separately around the hem using 4 different color threads - 5 or so inches above the pins. 4 is plenty. Now I remove all pins, open the lining about 12” and flip it inside out. I match my thread tacks by color so I know I’m lined up and ready for some pins. I pin with 1/4” lining peeking out past the dress edge. Using my hands to keep equal tension on the fabrics I let the machine pull it through. I use a longer stitch length in case it needs to be adjusted. I press to set my stitches then turn right side out and press the hem flat. Finally I close the lining. This method takes me 2 hours or less. I really like your method too, but I am a giant chicken when it comes to using purple marker!!! You are amazing! Thank you for doing these videos! 😊💕

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Oh I love that. I’m going to keep this, reread it and try this method. Thank you so much! I’m always amazed at seamstress friends and their ingenuity. I love learning things from them. Thank you so much for sharing this alternative way!

Thank you, Christa (my daughter's name)! I've been sewing for almost 60 years, and done a variety of alterations, but had never done a bagged hem. 'Til now. I knew I'd be opening a seam, but really just got lazy and didn't want to think too long on what happens after that. (lol) Here is my other question: I have no idea what to charge for things like this. I do a lot of home dec sewing for a designer and she has taught me the ropes on charging for that, but as to alterations, I'm fairly certain I don't charge enough. (Not that the clients complain.) Any input from you in this regard would be welcome!

@christasdressshoppe

5 ай бұрын

I love that your daughter is named Christa. ♥️ I would also love to know what made you name her Christa? There aren’t a lot of us out there. At least with a CH As far as charging. I may be on the lower side as well. Some cities can charge more. We live in a Smaller town in southern Idaho. I would charge somewhere close to : Wedding gown, starting at $200. More for other layers. Bridesmaids dress about $75 Prom - maybe about the same as bridesmaids unless there are more layers. You will find that those prices are nationally.

@christasdressshoppe

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment by the way!! ♥️♥️♥️

@christasdressshoppe

3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for being part of that kind community ♥️♥️♥️♥️

I'm confused how you get the lining shorter than the outer layer because when you are pinning, the layers are laying against each other like normal. Is it making sure they are stretched out and even on the bottom because thats how it was factory sewn?

@christasdressshoppe

Ай бұрын

Great question!! If you are leaving the original seam in and sewing your new seam while the old one is in tact, the lining will already be shorter from the original factory seam. That’s why I like to sew my new seam while the old one is still there. The only thing to be careful of is not getting your hem too short because of the front shrinking into the into the lining. The first time sewing one of these hems, try sewing it a little longer than you marked. (Like 1/4 inch) Then turn it and test it to your marks and on the mannequin. Then you can sew a little shorter if needed. I hope that helps. It’s hard to explain with just text. Let me know! Happy Sewing! Have a wonderful day! -Christa

Excellent tutorial. I love my pins as well. Security is the correct word 😅 I really enjoyed watching. Can you share where you bought your desk lamp sitting up against window? Thank you

@christasdressshoppe

9 ай бұрын

Security ! 🤗❤️ Thank you so much! Gosh, I probably got that desk lamp 15 or 20 years ago. I’m sure it was at either a target, a Shopko (which no longer exists) or a Fred Myer (Kroger). Basically a home goods store. I love it because you can plug things into it. It has outlets. Thanks so much for commenting and watching! -Christa

@DiannaAtherton

9 ай бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe o thank you for responding. It is the USB plugs at the lamp base I really like. I looked up hotel nightstand lamps on Amazon and I found one. Thanks again. Love all your videos

@sayidoforever

9 ай бұрын

@@DiannaAtherton yay! I’m so glad you found one!!! 🩷

Great tutorial! I’ve never hemmed anything like this before and am really nervous about the fabrics shifting and bunching, even with pins. Do you think it would help to use a walking foot?

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Hello Melanie 💗 Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. A walking foot would work great on this. I have one that I love to use on other projects. I forget to use it or don’t take time to put it on, unless I run across completely frustrating fabric. But yes! It would help a lot. That’s a great suggestion. Thank you for mentioning it.

@theresebenit7025

Жыл бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe😮

So for fabric shifting would you ever recommend a walking foot ? 17:16 I’m always learning so I’m curious what your thoughts are ?

@christasdressshoppe

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes! Absolutely! I love my walking foot. I can’t believe how many times I forget to pull it out though. lol Old habits die hard. lol

Have you ever come across a bagged hem with horsehair braid inside? I did one a few years ago, but it ended up being a pain. Do you work it similarly as in this video?

@christasdressshoppe

6 ай бұрын

Yes I definitely have. In fact lately all the wedding gowns that come with a bagged hem, somehow have horse hair too. lol They are usually sewn down on top and bottom to the inner layer. I used to try to put them back the same way. Now I just sew them to the bottom seam. They are usually under so many other layers of tulle that no one would miss the extra top stitch. 😁 So to clarify. I would sew the seam the same as this video but then sew the horse hair on to the seam allowance. Then turn it back right side out and press. 😁

I noticed you have the adjustable manikin. how do you like that one? I wanted to get into alterations for my granddaughter who is only 14 now. so I guess I would need something to grow with her. ? any suggestions?

@christasdressshoppe

5 ай бұрын

Hello Andrea! Thank you for watching. I have to be honest, even though I have had 3 of these similar mannequins, they break pretty fast. All the parts are plastic so the movable parts stop working pretty quickly. I still use them for years and years until they completely fall apart. They are good for hems and for basic stuff. Things that I need to see on a “person”. But I can’t do fittings according to measurements (except hem measurements) I just wish they would make the moving parts out of metal. It would make it more worth the money. If you do buy one, just dial the measurements in very slowly and carefully. Also, if you can find a used one that’s in new condition, it would make it much more worth the investment. I hope you find a really great deal out there. And I pray the company that makes these parts in metal parts soon. 😄 Thank you again for hanging out with me! God bless! -Christa

Thanks ! Please make more videos about dress alterations! Take in let out, straps shorter…

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those suggestions. Ok I will definitely film those soon.

I have a prom dress that I am doing for a client I'm a seamstress and the prom dress is an enclosed hem do I do the same process that you're doing? the dress that I have does not have a slit on the side is the process the same? Thank you in advance for any advice you have😊

@christasdressshoppe

2 ай бұрын

Yes, you will do it the exact same way. The slit just had me stopping at the slit opening and you would just sew all the way through. It’s actually easier without the slit. I hope that helps. Happy sewing!! -Christa

Newbie here. I found your video after I already ripped out the seam for the original hem. Any suggestions?

@christasdressshoppe

5 ай бұрын

Oh no! But it’s ok. You can still make it work. In fact that’s how I did it when I first started working with these hems. You just have to sew it together (right sides together) like you would sew a pillow case. The only difference is that it’s difficult to turn inside out and know where you are. So sew it together in sections. Match the correct side seams together and sew those together and the sections around it. Turn it back and do the other side seam. Etc etc etc. Then the final would be to go through the lining side seam, turn it inside out and connect everything. I hope that makes sense.

@Joel.and.Krista

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to reply! I'll take a look and see what I can do. Looking forward to more of your videos!

How did you iron it? Did you splay the liner towards itself and the satin towards itself or did you fold both layers towards one direction and press (and which way, if you did)?

@christasdressshoppe

3 ай бұрын

Usually on a bagged hem the liner is slightly shorter, so the easiest way I find to press it is to put it on my mannequin first to get the layers to lay right. I pin the hem with vertical pins that are slightly above the area I will press. Then taking it off my mannequin and placing it on my ironing board I press. Then check it again on the mannequin to make sure my press line is correct. I hope that makes sense. And I hope it helps. So sorry I didn’t add that detail to the video. I will add it for future videos.

@joybrown8644

3 ай бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe Thank you.

@christasdressshoppe

3 ай бұрын

@@joybrown8644 you are so welcome! ♥️♥️

Do you bring your pins down to full length of the dress when making a train?

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

I pin to the length of the floor in the front and sides, I fade the hem as I move to the train (if I’m leaving the train). I believe this particular dress she had me remove the train, so then I did pin to the floor even on the back of the dress.

One more question - (can you tell I’m nervous) when you were talking about pinning, you mentioned pinning to floor. When I pin my daughter’s dress & she has shoes on, do I pin @ floor and the 1/4 allowance from sewing will create that “perfect hand sweep” that you did at the end? Thank you ❤

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Yes! ❤️ I pin to the floor and then the seam allowance will be the lift you need. If you are nervous, error on the too long side. (Sew longer than you pinned. You can always take it up a little more. OR (for the bagged hems, not rolled hems) leave plenty of seam if you trim it. That way you can always make a little longer. PS also there is a secret trick on chiffon gowns and some other gowns if they end up a little short. Let me know if you need that secret.

@familyvanatten2891

Жыл бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe thank you!!!

@lazarosmilios

Жыл бұрын

@@christasdressshoppeYes please, I need that secret!

@findingshalom

Жыл бұрын

@@lazarosmilios you can lengthen hems by steaming and stretching. This works really well for chiffon, tulle and lace gowns. In one particular case, the hem was perfect but my bride was wanting it to drape on the floor. I hung it from my hook on the ceiling, steamed and stretched then hung clamps all along the hem, overnight. Then steamed and stretched the next day. It was a lace appliqué gown. I got it to be almost 2 inches longer. This was the most I ever needed to do. Usually I just need a half inch or and inch.

@lazarosmilios

Жыл бұрын

@@findingshalom Thank you so much for your answer. 🙂

What size and/or mannequin do you have. I want to get one but don’t know what kind. I don’t want to waste my money on a cheap or expensive one!!

@christasdressshoppe

11 ай бұрын

This one is one I got at my local fabric store. I used to have a plus size one as well. Unfortunately they aren’t cheap to buy (about $200) but they are very cheaply made 😢. It is adjustable but I never adjust it. The plastic parts break easily. But even though I don’t adjust it I still use it for all kinds of sizes. Usually just for hems and bustles. I just pin or clamp the dress on. 🤷‍♀️ I would love to buy a more expensive one. Like the fashion schools use. But those aren’t adjustable either. I would just buy one that is in a middle size. Like a 10, 12 or 14. I would love to have 3. One for tiny sizes, one for the mid range and 1 plus sized.

I’ve been looking for a hemming tutorial on how to sew a bagged hem ( didn’t know it was called that). I‘ve got some basic sewing skills, but I want to attempt to hem my daughter’s prom dress. Any tips for helping me shorten the train would be really helpful; like how I would measure it out so the train is even on both sides as it trails out. Thanks!!!

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found me! I used to call them envelope hems. I didn’t know what to call it either. I did them for years before I even knew. Lol Oh boy! Shortening the train is “fun”. Lol not really. 😅 But to measure it out, place the dress on a mannequin or just have your daughter stand wearing the dress. If you are removing the hem you can just mark the floor like the front. Or if you are shortening the train, measure out from the floor line to your desired length. Or measure in from the outside edge of the train. Turning it inside out to do the sewing is the biggest struggle. First problem is, sewing completely around it when inside out isn’t possible so you might have to sew in two steps. If it was me sewing it, I might just cut the train off while on the mannequin (or prom girl) then use that opening to access the rest of the hem. Good luck! And happy sewing! Let me know how it goes. 💗

@CGtube86

Жыл бұрын

So if I were to sew the hem in 2 parts, would I turn inside out and sew the front of the dress from side seam to side seam first, snip the strings, and then do the back/ train from side seam, back to side seam??? OR if I cut off part of the train to access the front of the dress hem, what would be the best way to sew up the train??? Thanks so much for the help… I’m a little anxious about doing this. PS It’s actually the lining that has the bagged hem. The dress has about 3 layers of tulle over that, which I will cut off using a rotary cutter….. so I think the tulle will help hide some of my imperfections. 🙏🤞 PSS…. New subscriber!!

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

@@CGtube86 it’s hard to explain, but turning it inside out and sewing through a side seam makes it hard to get all the way around. So often I sew as far as I can without it becoming a tangled mess, then I put it back right side to get my bearings then back inside out to get the other part. I almost can’t even get my head around it until I am in there. Lol Luckily, like you said it’s the lining layers. That’s a good one to be your first bagged hem.

@CGtube86

Жыл бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe thanks

@CGtube86

Жыл бұрын

I DID IT!!! And it worked out great!!! Thanks

How do you fit accurately for someone who has a big bottom. The back appears shorter than the front . I have the hardest time pinning and getting a good hem

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

In that case I make sure to pin well on her. and then trust my pins no matter what the hem looks like on the mannequin. I don’t use my mannequin for those or make sure I know to go extra long in the back.

@JohannesJunkJournalLife

11 ай бұрын

Ty I just pinned someone wearing high heels and the back was higher than the front. She has a full bottom and I still can’t cut it! I’m having her come back because of your help. Ty!! I thought the back should be longer but she doesn’t want to trip while dancing. That’s tricky. I measured her just at the heel from floor up and boy it looks too high but she’s 55 and idk. Do you have email? I wish I could talk to someone every now and then about which direction to go with these alternations!! I’m not a novice, but sometimes I act like one!! Sewing for 40 years!

@christasdressshoppe

11 ай бұрын

@@JohannesJunkJournalLife those big bottoms will definitely make it ride high. Sometimes, if they gain weight from the time you pin to the second fitting, it can really change it. Or if they change undergarments. Like Spanx. Yes, feel free to email me at journey2shalom@gmail.com (I also answer at christasdressshoppe@gmail.com but I don’t answer as quickly there)

Christa what brand is your mannequin? I just bought a Drtiz and it is a piece of crap. I am so disappointed.

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

I just looked all over my mannequin and can’t find the brand. However, I just got it at my local JoAnn’s fabrics years ago. It is just as cheap as all these horrible mannequins. I had two. A plus size one that I had to throw away a few years back. If you try to adjust them the plastic parts break so fast. This one broke but luckily I got it to close evenly. I don’t use it for sizes but to mainly hold the dress to the right height for hems. I have envied the expensive designer ones many of my sewing friends have. The non adjustable ones. But I just haven’t had the extra money to spend on those. Hope that helps. I wish they made these adjustable ones with metal parts. 😢 Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🤗 ❤️

what size needle did you use in your machine and was it a sharp or ball point?

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. Great question! I use 80/12 sharp most of the time on most bridal and formal fabrics. I will use ballpoint (jersey/ knit) on horsehair or any formal knit, jersey etc.

@williamlang175

Жыл бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe 80/20 or 80/12? I'm not familiar with 80/20.

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

@@williamlang175 LOL I see my typo. I think I’m getting tired. Lol. I will correct that. So sorry. 80/12 😃

@williamlang175

Жыл бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe thank you so much for the clarification! :)

Hi Christa, how much would you charge for that hem. (do you mind me asking?)

@christasdressshoppe

2 ай бұрын

Hello Rita 🩷 Yes, absolutely! I can share that with you. Price can depend on a few factors that I take into consideration. 1. The average amount of hours a project takes me. (Early on I kept a journal and found the average time a certain alteration takes me) 2. Experience - I have slowly raised my prices over the years. Not just for the cost of living but also my experience. I don’t lower my price if I get more efficient and start sewing faster. I continue to slightly raise the price because my expertise and professional quality raised. 3. I figure out what I need per hour and base my price on that. This is based on overhead, my experience etc. Sometimes I end up with a harder piece and it takes longer. But sometimes it’s easier and I get through it faster. I still stick to the price I quoted and it all seems to even out. 4. The area you live in. Big cities and states tend to get a higher price. But their cost of living and wages in the area are higher. I tend to have a lower price than a town just 2 hours away. Only because our wages here are lower etc. My brides are not able to pay as much as ones in the big city of Boise. 5. How full the skirt is and if there are additional layers. And whether it is bridal or other. ♥️ So with all that in mind. For bridesmaids or prom = I usually charge $75 to $95 depending on fullness etc For bridal = usually they have other layers like crinoline or even a horse hair top layer. So between $250 to $350 I hope that helps you assess your pricing. Happy sewing!! -Christa

@ritadiilio9089

2 ай бұрын

@@christasdressshoppe thank you sooo so much - it is appreciated ( I am new to bridal as I mentioned before - so still feel uncertain

@findingshalom

2 ай бұрын

@@ritadiilio9089you will get more and more confident with time. Each alteration you do will challenge you but also help you learn new skills. Soon you will be repeating the same type of alterations and feeling more confident because you mastered them before. 🤗

Waisting my time , boring 😢

@christasdressshoppe

Жыл бұрын

Well God bless you for your honesty. 😄

@zxwytr650

Жыл бұрын

If you're going to be critical, you probably need to make sure you spell correctly. 😂

@lordsgirl1123

Жыл бұрын

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