Alterations

In addition to her unique clothing line, Christina Shipman, founder of Istina Designs, provides alterations.

For clients in the Raleigh area, Istina Designs’ Christina Shipman will meet with you personally to consult, measure, or pin the garments needing alterations. Outside the area, Skype and FaceTime are available for consulting and instruction on pinning the garment.

To arrange an appointment for alterations please call us at 919-448-8035 or send an email.

Cost Estimates For Alterations

Prices as of September 20123 are estimates only. Christina will give you the actual cost upon measurement and gathering details for the alteration.

Hems

Pants

Unlined………………………………..$12.50

Lined……………………………………$14.50

Cuffed…………………………………..$14.50

Cuffed and lined……………………..$15.50

Dresses

A-line dresses………………………….$19

Full dresses…………………………….$12/yd

Jacket Sleeves

No vent, unlined………………………$16.50

No vent, lined………………………….$17.50

Vents, unlined…………………………$24

Vents, lined…………………………….$25

 

Shirt Sleeves

Shortened and cuffs reattached..$18

Converted into short sleeves…….$14

 

Waist Adjustments (In and Out) Pants and Skirts

Unlined…………………………………..$14

Lined……………………………………..$15.75

Jeans…………………………………….$15.50

 

Zipper Replacement (does NOT include cost of zipper)

Pants…………………………………….$15

Jeans…………………………………….$16.75

Dress (long zipper)…………………….$16.75

Jacket…………………………………..$24 and up

 

Buttons

If you have the button…………….$2/each

If you don’t have the button……..$3/each

(decorative buttons additional)

 

Misc

Hooks and Eyes………………..$3/each set

Patches……………………………$3/each Removal $2/each

(large ones additional)

Seam Repair……………………$4-$7

Darning Holes………………….$8

 

Custom Designing is also available. I can create the ideal outfit that has (til now) hidden in the recesses of your imagination. Click on the menu option to the left or the link on the right side of the page.

 

 

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