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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.

Tailoring pricelist

Jackets

Jacket sleeves shorten from cuffs

Take in/let out centre back

£22

£15

Jacket shorten hem (men)  

Shorten sleeves from top

Reline jacket (from)

Shorten sleeves (women)

Jacket side seams with lining

Close vent

Take in/let out side seams

Shorten shirt sleeves or lengthen

Make darts

Dresses

£30

£35

£95

£25

£25

£12

£20

£20

£15

Shorten/lengthen with lining

Dresses take in/let out lined

£18

£15

New concealed zip 

Take in bodice to waist/hips

Shorten straps

Replace elastics

Make darts

Hook & eye

Skirts

£15

£22

£8

£8

£12

£2

New zip with lining 

Shorten with lining

£12

£15

Skirt shorten/lengthen

Take in /let out waist

Take in/let out waist to hips

New concealed zip, zip supply 

Shirts

£12

£15

£20

£10

Take in shirts side seams

Make darts

£20

£15

Sleeve shorten/lengthen

Turn collar

Evening wear

£20

£15

Take in with lining

Shorten thin straps 

£30

£12

Take in side seam with zip in dress 

Shorten hem with lining

Shorten hem evening dress with lining

Coats

£25

£25

£35

Hem shorten with lining

Reline coats (from)

£35

£120

Take in/let out with lining

Lengthen sleeves

Blouses

£35

£35

Take in armhole & sides seams

Shorten sleeves

£15

£15

£1.50

Replace buttons

Trousers

Shorten with tape

Shorten

Trousers new zip

Replace front lining

Take in/let out seams

Take in waist/seat/fork

Take in jeans waist

Made to measure

£15.50

£15

£12

£20

£20

£25

£15

Tailored Jackets

Trousers

£200

£35/£45

Tops

Dresses (no lining)

Dresses (lined)

Evening/formal/ballgown

Skirts

Skirts (lined)

T-shirts

Shirts

Bride maids

£30/£40

£45/£65

£90/£150

£150

£35/£50

£40/£70

£25

£120/£50

£150

Tailoring pricelist

Alterations for men

Alterations for women

 

Jackets    

 

Dresses  

 

• Jacket sleeves shorten from cuffs 

£22 

• Shorten/lengthen with lining 

£18 

• Take in/let out centre back 

£15 

• Dresses take in/let out lined 

£15 

• Jacket shorten hem (men)  

£30 

• New concealed zip  

£15 

• Shorten sleeves from top 

£35 

• Take in bodice to waist/hips   

£22 

• Reline jacket (from) 

£95 

• Shorten straps 

£8 

• Shorten sleeves (women) 

£25 

• Replace elastics 

£8 

• Jacket side seams with lining 

£25 

• Make darts 

£12 

• Close vent 

£12 

• Hook & eye 

£2 

• Take in/let outside seams 

£20 

Skirts 

 

• Shorten shirt sleeves or lengthen 

£20 

• New zip with lining  

£12 

• Make darts 

£15 

• Shorten with lining 

£15 

Trousers 

 

• Skirt shorten/lengthen 

£12 

• Trousers shorten with tape 

£15. 50 

• Take in /let out waist  

£15 

• Trouser shorten 

£15 

• Take in/let out waist to hips 

£20 

• Trousers new zip  

£12 

• New concealed zip, zip supply  

£10 

• Replace front lining 

£20 

Evening wear 

 

• Take in or let out seams  

£20 

• Take in with lining 

£30 

• Take in waist, seat, and fork 

£25 

• Shorten thin straps  

£12 

• Take in jeans waist 

£15 

• Take in side seam with zip in dress  

£25 

Coats 

 

• Shorten hem with lining 

£25 

• Coats hems shorten with lining 

£35 

• Shorten hem evening dress with lining 

£35 

• Reline coats (from) 

£120.00 

Blouses  

 

• Coats take in/let out with lining 

£35 

• Take in armhole & sides seams 

£15 

• Lengthen sleeves 

£35 

• Shorten sleeves 

£15 

Shirts 

 

• Replace buttons 

£1.50 

• Take in shirts side seams 

£20 

Made to measure 

 

• Make darts 

£15 

Dresses (no Lining) 

£45/65 

• Shorten shirts sleeves or lengthen 

£20 

Skirts 

• Skirts (Lined)  

£35/50 

£40/70 

• Turn collar 

£15 

T-shirts                                            

£25 

Made to measure 

 

Shirt 

£120/50 

Tailored Jackets lined 

£150/200 

• Bride maids 

£150 

Trousers 

£60/90 

Dresses lined 

£90/150 

Tops 

£30/40 

• Evening / Formal / Ball gown 

£150 

 

 

Alteration Charges

Are due to the styles and finishes, it is difficult to provide an estimate for you over the phone. We need to see your garment, the inside construction and also you wearing it. Charges for alterations may vary, for complex, constructed dress and heavy detailed designer wear.