Frequently Asked Questions

If you can dream it, we can make it. Upcycling pieces that you’ve thrifted, altering clothing that you love, embroidering or beading on your favorite pieces, or making something entirely new. If you’re inspired or need an original gift, I want to help make it reality. However, I don’t have heavy duty machinery to sew leather or heavy denim or other materials that would break my home sewing machine. Also, I really don’t crochet well.

One to two weeks depending on volume on my end.

Of course! If you need something that can be reasonably completed and returned to you within 48 hours, I’m happy to prioritize your project for a 30% rush fee.

To get started with any project, fill out the appropriate form or send me an email at altrdpvd@gmail.com.

For a formal fitting we’ll need all your layers and undergarments and shoes that you plan to wear with whatever’s being altered. Otherwise, there’s nothing special you need to prepare for!

For an alteration fitting, it should take no more than fifteen minutes. If we’re creating a garment from scratch, budget 45 minutes for a fitting and discussion.

Of course! I can do my best to give an estimate for the cost of your alteration. Sometimes factory made clothing has fun tricks and turns that require more than meets the eye, so I really won’t know everything there is to know until I can see the garment in person.

Alterations and repairs are based a set price list and construction, embroidery, and knitting service prices are based on labor and materials.

I do not! Bring me your mending piles, regardless of size.

Cash, check, and Venmo.

Yes! I require a $50 nonrefundable deposit for formal alterations and custom art or knit pieces.

We’re all human, we’re all busy, I’m happy to be flexible. That said, there’s a thirty day pick-up/drop off window after your project has been completed. And so that I can plan my business and life, cancelations or reschedules less than five hours before our agreed time will result in a de-prioritization of your project. Thank you for your understanding!

Yes, I do alter formalwear and it may take up to three weeks after the fitting for all changes to be complete. If a job is needed within a certain time frame, I’m happy to offer rush services for a 30% fee.

Depending on the level of age and wear and damage of the particular garment, it varies. That said, if it’s possible to make it like new, I’ll do so and if there’s extensive damage or changes to be made, that’s an opportunity to create something new together!

Specialty textiles will require a lot of hand sewing and careful attention, I’m more than happy to work with your delicate or special garments, just know that the increased level of attention and difficulty will result in a slightly higher price.

100%, bring me your frustrating and broken zippers!

I’m so sorry you’ve had to come here for this question. Holes in our favorite cozy knits are so frustrating. I would be honored to restore your favorite pieces back to lovely, working condition.

Sometimes a garment chooses for us! Not all patches or mends can be made completely invisible. It can often come down to a matter of preference and what’s possible depending on the mend. I’ll always be happy to offer different solutions and work towards creating a garment that you’re excited to wear again.

Yes!

Yes!

Literally nothing would make me happier. Let’s make your dream wardrobe.

I can add embroidered or beaded embellishments to most garments, on a case by case basis would I determine that a garment isn’t a good candidate for embroidery.

While I won’t have access to the exact thread color that was used to craft the original garment, I will get as close as I can. I’m happy to provide photo samples before the work gets underway.

Absolutely! Send your ideas and needs to altrdpvd@gmail.com.

While not logistically easy to conduct, I know the Washington based company, the FXRY, takes mail-in repairs. I do not take mail-in projects at this time.

No virtual consultations for me please! Happy to meet within reasonable driving distance of Rhode Island.

I’m not going to tell you how to live your life, but please don’t bring me dirty clothes.

Send me a message! I will do my best to make it right.

Bodies change! I won’t keep your information on file but if we work together with any amount of regularity, I won’t need to take new measurements each time.

Absolutely! Feel free to reach out to me directly with your ideas or group needs! altrdpvd@gmail.com