About

Pricelist

nOVELETTE ELLIS

Our pricelist

Prices in the table below indicate the cost of each services, however an exact price can only be given once we see the garment, material and understand the complexity of the alterations required.

Novelette Novalis is here to help with every step of the way and ensure that your dress fits you perfectly. Novelette Novalis Designs and Alterations is a High-Quality Design, Restyling, and Alterations Repairs Services.

We offer a complete service picking up and delivering your garments on arranged time.

Personal Fitting Service and Alteration Service

Novelette Novalis is happy for you to visit us or provide a home Consultation for Personal Fitting or fitting prior to alteration. During the fitting we will fine-tune the fit, add or modify design details and adjust proportions. Be sure that you wear suitable undergarments and shoes that will be worn with finish apparel; this applies to male
and female. Because figure can change which become obvious depend on the undergarments worn especially the position and fullness of the bust. It is only during these fittings that the subtleties of fit are realised.

The client’s posture is taken into consideration, how he or she carries their arms. The slope of the shoulders, Is the neck short or long? We call attention to the swell of female bust. Is hers a fleshy figure, and if so, where is the flesh distributed? How much cleavage does she want to show? Approximately 2-4 fittings will be required for one off attire made from style chosen from designs; alterations are 1-2 fittings as the styling of design may change
slightly according to customer decisions.

Delivery

Delivery time is approximately 4 to 6 weeks depending on the complexity of the design. An Express Service of 1 week attracts a 25% express charge.

Payment

An estimate will be provided before any work is undertaken.
All alterations must be paid for in advance.
The fitting rate is £20 per hour, if fit at studio it is £15 per hour.
If a delivery service is required, it will be charged accordingly.
For home consultations the hourly fitting rate is £35.
Storage for mens suits and dresses will be charged at £2.00 per week
Emergencies attract a 20% express charge.

General Price list starting

Payment

The fees and expenses shown are minimum estimates only. Final quote shall be shown when invoice is rendered.

Tailoring Price List

Alterations for men

  • Jacket sleeves shorten from cuffs  ~  £22
  • Take in/let out centre back  ~  £15
  • Jackets shorten hem (men)   ~  £30
  • Shorten sleeves from top  ~  £35
  • Reline jacket (from)  ~  £95
  • Shorten sleeves (women)  ~  £25
  • Jacket side seams with lining  ~  £25
  • Close vent  ~  £12
  • Take in/let out side seams  ~  £20
  • Shorten shirt sleeves or lengthen  ~  £20
  • Make darts  ~  £15
  • Trousers shorten with tape  ~  £15. 50
  • Trouser shorten  ~  £15
  • Trousers new zip  ~  £12
  • Replace front lining  ~  £20
  • Take in or let out seams  ~  £20
  • Take in waist, seat, and fork  ~  £25
  • Take in jeans and waist  ~  £15
  • Coats hems shorten with lining  ~  £35
  • Reline coats (from)  ~  £120.00
  • Coats take in/let out with lining   ~  £35
  • Lengthen sleeves  ~  £35
  • Take in shirts side seams  ~  £20
  • Make darts  ~  £15
  • Shorten shirts sleeves or lengthen  ~  £20
  • Turn collar  ~  £15
  • Tailored Jackets   ~  £200
  • Trousers   ~  £35/45
  • T-shirts   ~   £15/25
  • Shirt   ~  £120-50
  • Custom waistcoats for men with 2 buttons  ~  £95/125 

Alterations for women

  • Shorten/lengthen with lining   ~  £18
  • Dresses take in/let out lined   ~  £15
  • New concealed zip   ~  £15
  • Take in bodice to waist/hips  ~  £22
  • Shorten straps  ~  £8
  • Replace elastics   ~  £8
  • Make darts  ~  £12
  • Hook & eye  ~  £2
  • New zip with lining   ~  £12
  • Shorten with lining  ~  £15
  • Skirt shorten/lengthen  ~  £12
  • Take in /let out waist  ~   £15
  • Take in/let out waist to hips  ~  £20
  • New concealed zip, zip supply  ~  £10
  • Take in with lining  ~  £30
  • Shorten thin straps  ~  £12
  • Take in side seam with zip in dress  ~  £25
  • Shorten hem with lining  ~  £25
  •  Shorten hem evening dress with lining  ~  £35
  • Take in armhole & sides seams  ~  £15
  • Shorten sleeves  ~ £15
  • Replace buttons  ~  £1.50
  • Tailored Jackets   ~  £200
  • Trousers  ~  £35/45
  • Tops  ~   £30/40
  • Dresses   ~   £40/65
  • Skirts    ~   £35/50
  • T-shirts  ~   £15/25
  • Shirt   ~   £120-50   
  • Bride maids   ~  £150
  • Dresses lined   ~  £90/150 
  • Evening / Formal / Ball gown   ~    £150              
I provide clothing alterations, made-to-measure garments, and bespoke design services strictly by appointment only. No walk-ins are accepted at this address. This is my official business mailing and appointment-only location. Consultations and fittings must be scheduled in advance. Please note that I am temporarily unavailable and not currently taking appointments until my work studio is ready. This notice will remain in place until further notice
close