Alterations/Tailors Chicago
NICZKA has a team of expert Chicago tailors and technical designers to create anything you would like to come to life. Anything from wedding dress alterations, dress alterations, suit, or everyday wear, we have you covered. You do not need an appointment for alterations, but if you would like to schedule, please book
here.
We are open for walk-ins 11:30-6:30 Tuesday-Saturday.
For consultation on custom clothing, please call 3129186900 or email info@niczka.com. If you are interested in styling/alterations and learning more about what tailoring can do for you, check out these blogs:
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Basic first time custom garment pricing:
$300-$600 : Standard pieces
$600-$1200 : Gowns, etc.
$1200- $3000 : Special Occasion beaded, etc.
$3000+ : Wedding/ Ball Gown
Basic alteration pricing: (garments need to be inspected before they are quoted)
| Garment Type |
Alteration Category |
Alteration Type |
Price |
| Pants |
Hem |
Jean or dress pant hem |
$ 25.00 |
| Pants |
Waistband |
Take in waist |
$ 40.00 |
| Pants |
Side Seams |
Take in side seams |
$ 40.00 |
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| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Plain straight |
$ 50.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Plain A lined/ narrow bias |
$ 100.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Plain full |
$ 150.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Narrow straight w/lace |
$ 200.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Extra full plain - shorten |
$ 200.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Full w/ lace, other detail |
$ 250.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Beaded |
$ 300.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Shorten at waist and bottom |
$ 300.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Remove train |
$ 75.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Horse hair - full hem |
$ 150.00 |
| Dress |
Skirt Hems |
Ruffles on hem |
$ 150.00 |
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| Any |
Bodice Sides |
Plain - I/O |
$ 55.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Sides |
Half lace/beading (0-6") |
$ 100.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Sides |
Full lace/beading (6"-12") |
$ 200.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Sides |
Plain w/zipper - I/O |
$ 75.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Sides |
Beaded - I/O |
$ 125.00 |
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| Any |
Bodice Zipper |
Center back plain - I/O |
$ 60.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Zipper |
Center back fancy/detail - I/O |
$ 99.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Zipper |
Center back beaded - I/O |
$ 125.00 |
| Any |
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| Any |
Bodice Bust |
Adjust neckline over bust |
$ 55.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Bust |
Plain - re-size bust line |
$ 80.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Bust |
Fancy/detail - resize bustline |
$ 150.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Bust |
Bra cups/attach bra |
$ 20.00 |
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| Any |
Bodice Darts |
Plain - I/O |
$ 40.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Darts |
Plain - add |
$ 40.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Darts |
Fancy/detail/beaded - I/O |
$ 80.00 |
| Any |
Bodice Darts |
Fancy/detail/beaded - add |
$ 80.00 |
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| Any |
Skirt Seams |
Plain |
$ 55.00 |
| Any |
Skirt Seams |
Fancy/detail |
$ 100.00 |
| Any |
Skirt Seams |
Beaded |
$ 125.00 |
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| Any |
Sleeves |
Plain hem |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Fancy hem |
$ 45.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Beaded hem |
$ 75.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Beaded - shorten and reattach detail |
$ 100.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Taper |
$ 30.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Plain - shorten from shoulder |
$ 60.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Fancy - shorten from shoulder |
$ 90.00 |
| Any |
Sleeves |
Beaded - shorten from shoulder |
$ 110.00 |
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| Any |
Shoulders |
Spaghetti straps plain |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Spaghetti straps beaded |
$ 80.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Plain sleeveless - raise shoulders |
$ 45.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Fancy/deatil sleeveless - raise shoudlers |
$ 80.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Beaded sleeveless - raise shoulders |
$ 125.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Halter neckline - in |
$ 55.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Make straps - attach up to 1/2" wide (+material cost) |
$ 75.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Make straps - attach 1/2"- 4"wide (+material cost) |
$ 150.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Reset sleeve |
$ 60.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Reshape front neckline |
$ 50.00 |
| Any |
Shoulders |
Reshape back neckline with zipper |
$ 50.00 |
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| Bridal Gown |
Bustle |
Up to 4 points |
$ 70.00 |
| Bridal Gown |
Bustle |
5-10 points |
$ 100.00 |
| Bridal Gown |
Bustle |
11 or more points |
$ 130.00 |
| Bridal Gown |
Bustle |
Wrist loops |
$ 30.00 |
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| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Snaps/hook/eyes |
$ 15.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Press slip |
$ 15.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Crinonline - remove or alter |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Add modesty piece (per area) + material cost |
$ 50.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Slits - open/close |
$ 30.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Bind neck or armholes with lambs wool |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Elastic - in/out/add |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Add waistline elastic |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Add griper elastic |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Add easing thread stitch - neckline/armhole |
$ 25.00 |
| Any |
Miscellaneous |
Belt - shorten/attch/detach |
$ 30.00 |
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