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Every seam tellsa different story.We write the ending.
Wedding gowns that gap. Blazers that pool. Vintage finds that almost fit. Bring us the garment. We bring the fit.
Service Tiers
Choose your fit.
Every garment is different. Every tier is a different depth of care.
Clean. Simple. Precise.
Essential Hem
Clean, precise hemming for trousers, skirts, and sleeves. Machine-finished. Ready in 48 hours.
- Trouser & skirt hems
- Sleeve shortening
- Simple zip repairs
- 48-hour turnaround
Precision Fit
Full structural alterations — taking in, letting out, reshaping shoulders. Before-and-after guarantee.
- Waist & seat adjustments
- Shoulder reshaping
- Bodice restructuring
- Lining repairs
- 5-day turnaround
Full Reshape
Complete reconstruction. Hand-felled hems, custom lining, same-week turnaround for milestone occasions.
- Hand-felled hems
- Custom lining fabric
- Complete reconstruction
- Couture finishing
- Same-week turnaround
- Personal consultation
All prices are starting estimates. Final quote after consultation. No surprises.
Layer One — Consultation
The garment,
turned inside-out.
Every piece arrives flat on kraft paper. We photograph, annotate, and plan before a single stitch is moved.
Bridal Gown
Priya M.
Bodice gaps 2" at back, bustle needs resetting
Work Performed
Took in center back seam, reset bustle hooks, pressed open all seams
Thread
Ivory Silk #A3 — matched to original construction thread
Time Invested
6 hours
Tailor's Note
Boning adjusted ⅝" at left side — asymmetric body, common in brides
Add hand-felled hem + custom French lace modesty panel
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Wool Blazer
Daniel O.
Shoulders pool ¾", chest too wide, sleeves 1.5" long
Work Performed
Moved shoulder seam, took in side seams, shortened sleeves with working buttons
Thread
Navy Wool #D7 — milled to match original
Time Invested
4 hours
Tailor's Note
Sleeve pitch rotated 8° forward — corrects forward-shoulder posture
Upgrade adds pick-stitched lapels and functional sleeve buttonholes
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1970s Leather Jacket
Maya T.
Two sizes too large, lining shredded, collar misshapen
Work Performed
Took in side seams 2" each, replaced lining with custom cotton twill, reformed collar
Thread
Waxed Tobacco #L4 — hand-waxed to match patina
Time Invested
8 hours
Tailor's Note
Vintage leather has no stretch — every mm of reduction planned before cutting
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Charcoal Trousers
James K.
Hem 3" too long, seat too roomy
Work Performed
Hemmed with original cuff preserved, took in seat and thigh
Thread
Charcoal Wool #G2 — standard match
Time Invested
1.5 hours
Tailor's Note
Cuff depth kept at 1.75" — proportional to inseam length
Precision Fit adds waistband suppression and full seat reshaping
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Linen Dress
Sofia R.
Waist 4" too wide, armhole gaps
Work Performed
Took in side seams from armhole to hem, raised and tightened armhole facing
Thread
Natural Linen #L1 — undyed to prevent show-through
Time Invested
3 hours
Tailor's Note
Linen frays at cut — all seams serged before pressing
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Silk Blouse
Ananya P.
Collar too wide, front placket puckers
Work Performed
Narrowed collar 0.5", re-interfaced placket, re-pressed entire front
Thread
Champagne Silk #S3 — weight-matched to original
Time Invested
2.5 hours
Tailor's Note
Silk has bias — placket re-cut on grain before re-stitching
Couture adds hand-rolled collar edge and French-seamed armholes
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Layer Two — The Fitting
Where the work
actually happens.
This is the part you never normally see. The chalk. The pins. The pressing. The quiet back-and-forth between tailor and garment.
Every pin placed with intention
Seams pressed open, not to the side
Chalk lines: the architect's blueprint
200+ thread weights in stock
The dress form never lies
The Four-Step Process
Consultation
You bring the garment. We listen to the body, not just the brief.
Chalk & Pin
Every adjustment marked in chalk on the inside. Nothing cut without a plan.
Stitch & Press
The seam is sewn, then pressed open. Pressing is half the alteration.
Final Fitting
You try it on. We adjust until the garment disappears into the body.
Layer Three — The Reveal
Not posed.
Alive.
Real clients. Real garments. The moment they stop thinking about what they're wearing and start living in it.
"I picked it up three weeks before the wedding and cried. It fit like it was made for me."
Priya M.
Bridal Gown · Full Reshape
Hand-felled hem + French lace modesty panel — we'll call to discuss fabric
"The shoulders finally sit where they should. I wear it every week."
Daniel O.
Wool Blazer · Precision Fit
"It looks like it was made in 1974, for me, specifically."
Maya T.
1970s Leather Jacket · Full Reshape
Custom cotton twill lining in your choice of color — we'll source the fabric
"I bought it two sizes up because I loved the print. Now it fits."
Sofia R.
Linen Dress · Precision Fit
Add hand-finished armholes and French seams throughout
"The collar finally lies flat. Such a small thing. Such a difference."
Ananya P.
Silk Blouse · Precision Fit
Book Your Fitting
Ready to see the
hidden stitches?
Tell us about your garment and occasion. We'll confirm within 24 hours.
The Studio
214 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York
Mon–Sat 9am–8pm · Sun by appointment
(212) 555-0174
Typical Turnaround
Rush available. Ask at consultation.
"The garment you've been avoiding wearing because it doesn't fit — that's the one we want to see."
— Stitch Studio