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Schedule Appointment | What to Expect | Clean Matters | Pricing and Policies
What You Need To Know Before Your Fitting:
- This shop does not have public restroom facilities. Please plan ahead.
- Due to the size of my shop, please keep the number of attendees at your fitting to a minimum.
- ALL items must be either new, freshly laundered or dry cleaned. (see Clean Matters section)
What you need to bring with you:
Dress Fitting:
Bra and any undergarments (including body shapewear, slips, crinolines) you plan to wear with the your dress as well as the shoes that will be worn. This is important as the fit of your dress will change if any of these things are changed after your fitting.
Pants (as applies to you):
Shoes you would normally wear with the pants being fitted.
Any shapewear you plan to wear under the pants.
Shirt/Blouses (as applies to you):
Bra, and any undergarments you normally wear with your blouse.
Undershirt/t-shirt/tank if normally worn under your shirt.
Jackets:
Wear or bring the type of garment (dress shirt ext.) you would normally wear under your jacket.
Law Enforcement/Military:
If you are a law enforcement officer or military personnel that wears a protective vest under your uniform, your uniform will need to be fit with your vest on.
Any and all additions to the uniform will need to be provided (ie. emblems, rank stripes, pant striping)
As you know, regulations can change. Therefore, please bring any specifications you may have as to placement and alteration regulations for your branch or department.
Fitting/Drop off Appointment:
Contact information will be collected.
You will change into your garment. We will discuss your needs then mark/pin your garment. (See “What to Bring” section to be sure your are prepared for your fitting)
Before you leave, an estimated total cost will be provided as well as an appointment for you to pick up your item. If a second fitting is needed you will receive that appointment at this time.
Pick up Appointment:
All items must be tried on to check fit before leaving the shop. You will also have the chance to inspect and approve work on non-wearable items. Once items leave the shop, satisfaction will be implied and further alterations or changes will incur additional charges.
Full payment will be due at this time.
Payment options available include:
- Cash (the preferred method)
- Apple, Google, and Samsung Pay
- Credit/Debit Cards
- Online Invoice payment
All items in need of my services must be fresh from the laundry machine, by hand or dry cleaner! Even if you only wore your item(s) once since washing, it’s no longer sanitary for me to work on.
In cases when clients have disclosed their items are clean but I later discover they are not, you will be notified to pick them up and they must be washed or taken to the cleaners before returning them to have the project completed. This will affect the original ready date of your project, and you may incur a service fee for our inconvenience.
But hey, mistakes happen!! So it’s no big deal! Please pre-assess your clothing before coming in to save us both lots of time!
Is It Fresh Check List:
- Does it smell like fresh laundry?
- Are there stains, food bits, or dirt near the hems?
- Are there wrinkles from a recent wear- in the knees, elbows, underarms, and seat?
- Is the crotch nice and clean?
Why is it so important that clothing be freshly washed?
seriously at Becky’s Custom Sewing & Alterations and I can not produce my best work on items that are soiled, stained, oily from lotions or natural skin oils, or any of the other ways clothing can become unclean.
And it’s not just for me – clean clothing benefits you!
- Garment repairs and alterations are visually and functionally more successful when performed on clean fibers. The end results look more natural and last longer.
- Everyone will thank you for being respectful of others general health and safety.
- They are ready to wear as soon as you pick them up!
Because I care about all the items that pass through my hands, I must also be considerate to keep soiled garments from transferring dirt or scents onto someone else’s clothing (white bridal gowns for example).
And last but not least, I must maintain my machines in tip-top order. Sewing soiled items causes damage to the internal elements of the machines.
Thank you for understanding! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Pricing
Since every client has unique needs, and due to many factors, including but not limited to, fabric type, construction methods and complexity, alterations and changes needed, embellishment, layers, etc., I cannot give guaranteed prices. I will estimate as best I can at your fitting appointment.
Policies
Subject to change without notice.
- Due to the nature of my business, no pets are allowed inside the shop. Service animals are allowed, as per ADA laws, though comfort or therapy animals are not allowed. There is a provided tether outside the shop for dogs so they do not have to stay in a vehicle.
- ALL garments or items are clean and free of pet hair, smoke, perfume, or mildew. See section on Clean Matters for additional information.
- No food or beverages in the studio, except for water in a spill-proof container.
- Garments require a final fitting to ensure client satisfaction, therefore all garments must be picked up by the person originally fitted.
- Full payment is due before anything leaves the shop. In some instances, custom sewing and large projects may require a deposit. Cash, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and electronic invoice payments are accepted. Personal checks are no longer accepted.
- Any item left unpaid for 60 days after the scheduled pick up appointment will be forfeited and will be disposed of at my discretion. Disposal may include resale to recoup my fees, donation to a charity or just being thrown away.
- All consultations, fittings, and pick-up times are by appointment.
- Please come prepared, on time, and with all items you will need for your fitting. Lateness or unpreparedness may result in the need to reschedule.
- Depending on my workload, RUSH jobs will be accommodated only when they will not affect other deadlines and will incur an extra FEE.
- General timelines are as follows and may change depending on the current workload:
- Six to twelve weeks for wedding gowns and custom sewing.
- Two to three weeks for formal and casual wear or repairs.