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Evening and bridal wear alterations

Evening dress, cocktail dress, ball gown, wedding dress — fitted exactly for the occasion. With a proper fitting and enough time beforehand.

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An emerald evening gown on the dress form, hem pinned for shortening
  • Fixed price before the work You know the price before we start.
  • Express on request 48 hours as standard, faster when needed.
  • Collection and delivery In Zürich, on request.
  • Environmentally sound Modern machines, tested products.
  • Insured in our care Every piece is insured while it is with us.
The work

On an evening dress the millimetre decides

Straps, neckline and corsetry have to sit together. We work with fittings and alter in small steps.

  • Evening dress shortened
  • Evening dress taken in
  • Cocktail dress altered
  • Straps and neckline adjusted
  • Corsetry re-fitted
  • Train shortened
A blazer being pinned in at the side seam on the dress form

How we work

  1. 01

    Appointment

    For evening and bridal wear we book you a proper slot.

  2. 02

    Fitting

    With the shoes you will wear on the day. We pin it.

  3. 03

    Alter

    In small steps, with a second fitting if needed.

  4. 04

    Collection

    Pressed and covered, in good time before the occasion.

Price list

Evening & bridal prices

These prices apply to standard items in normal condition. If hand work is needed on top, you hear it at drop-off, not at collection.

Dress alterations

Shortened, simple
from CHF 35
Shortened, with a vent
from CHF 45
Sides adjusted, unlined
CHF 35
Sides adjusted, lined
from CHF 45
New zip, zip included
from CHF 45

Bridal & evening wear

Wedding dress, cleaned
from CHF 110
Evening dress, cleaned
from CHF 35.5
Silk dress, cleaned
from CHF 28
Dress shortened, simple
from CHF 35
Dress adjusted, lined
from CHF 45
Corsetry re-fitted
on request
Train shortened
on request

All prices in CHF including VAT. For unusual materials or heavy soiling we name the fixed price before we start.

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FAQ

Questions about evening wear

Not covered here? Call us — you get an answer in a minute rather than through a form.

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How early should I come?

Two weeks ahead for an evening dress; at least four to six weeks for a wedding dress. That leaves room for a second fitting.

How many fittings will I need?

For a length change, usually one. For corsetry or several alterations, two to three.

Can you clean the dress as well?

Yes, before or after as appropriate. For a wedding dress we recommend cleaning straight after the wedding.

What does it cost?

Shortening from CHF 35, taking in with lining from CHF 45. Corsetry and trains quoted on sight; we name the fixed price at the fitting.

No appointment, no forms

Call us to book a fitting.

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or just walk into the atelier at Idastrasse 1. You get a fixed price before any work starts.

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