Re-design & Comprehensive Alterations

Re-design and comprehensive alterations covers design changes such as; neckline changes, adding new components, sleeves, skirt and bodice silhouette changes, sizing up or down 2-3+ sizes and gowns where many changes are desired.
After - Re-Designed for her Daughter Before - Mum's Wedding Dress

Vintage & New Gowns

Re-design

Some customers purchase their gown with the intent to customise it fully to suit their style. This can be adding in different design components, changing necklines and skirt silhouettes, adding splits, sleeves or straps.

Come equipped with lots of inspo imagery and your end goal/vibe in mind. We will talk through the different elements involved, what things can be done and figure out a game plan to get your gown looking great.

If you're not sure which appointment is right for you, please reach out via email or phone 0404414635.

Bespoke Fit & reconstruction

Complex Alterations

Complex or comprehensive alterations cover gowns that need many areas adjusted to be your perfect fit, as well as gowns that are constructed with intricate fabric and couture techniques.

This can include take ins 2-3+ sizes, raise or lower waist, adding boning, adding or removing lining, embellishment, adding panels, converting to lace up back and removing skirt trains.

Sizing a gown up or down by more than 1-1.5 sizes requires more work than a standard bridal alteration, as multiple areas may need adjusting.

If you're not sure which appointment is right for you, please get in touch via email or phone 0404414635.

Re-design Timeframe

Complex gowns and re-designs can require more time than a standard bridal alterations. We prefer 3 months to work on these intricate pieces and include 2-4 fittings depending on the works required.

For vintage redesigns (think using Mum's dress for fabric and creating something brand new), a lead time of 6-8 months is preferred.

We can accomodate shorter timeframes on request.

For enquiries email booking@weareilka.com.au with your wedding date, inspo images and photos of your gown.

Pricing

Bridal design and tailoring is a specialised area, which requires the right training and techniques to carry out the works appropriately. Our team is trained in design, pattern making and bridal sewing.

Our pricing structure is based off of an hourly rate across our alterations and fittings. Our alteration service are priced at $165.00 + gst /hr (sewing and fitting) and design services are $330+gst /hr.

We advise you at your fitting of an estimate quote for the alteration component and then any redesign elements. A 50% deposit is made at the 1st fitting. The final payment is based on the time required to sew and may be higher or lower than the estimate provided. If significantly more time is required to complete your alterations we inform inform you every step of the way.

Standard bridal Alterations

Bridal alterations relate to the fit of the gown, including sizing up or down 1-2 sizes, hems, straps and adding bustles. This appointment is perfect if you love your dress and just want it to fit you perfectly.

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