The same hands that construct our gowns alter yours. Bridal, formal wear, suits and repairs — finished to couture standard at the Sherman Oaks atelier.
Bridal Alterations
$150 – $900+
Comprehensive bridal packages
Couture-level alteration of wedding gowns — bustles, bodice reshaping, resizing, hemming with layered skirts and trains handled by hand.
Bustle creation
Bodice reshaping
Layered hemming
Resizing
Custom redesign
Dress & Formal Wear Alterations
$60 – $180+
Formal wear alterations
Evening gowns, cocktail and formal dresses altered with the same precision as our couture pieces — fit, length and structure corrected to your body.
Hemming
Strap adjustments
Taking in / letting out
Structural corrections
Suit Alterations
$60 – $180+
Tailoring for suits and menswear — sleeves, trousers, jacket shaping and full refits for weddings and formal events.
Sleeve and trouser length
Jacket shaping
Waist adjustments
Speed Tailoring
$25 – $90+
Basic work (hemming, straps)
Fast-turnaround tailoring for deadlines that can't move — same-week and, when possible, same-day service on straightforward alterations.
Rush hemming
Quick adjustments
Event-day fixes
Zipper Repair & Replacement
$25 – $90+
Broken or stuck zippers repaired or fully replaced on dresses, suits, jackets and gowns — matched to the original hardware wherever possible.
Zipper replacement
Slider repair
Hardware matching
Basic Sewing Classes
From $60
Per session
Small-group sewing instruction at the Sherman Oaks atelier — learn machine fundamentals, hand-finishing and simple alterations from a couture designer.
Machine fundamentals
Hand finishing
Simple alterations
Final pricing is determined after consultation, based on garment complexity. Rush and same-week service available through speed tailoring.
Common Questions
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Frequently asked questions about alterations
How long do alterations take?+
Most standard alterations are completed within one to two weeks. Bridal alterations typically take two to four weeks and include fittings at the atelier. Rush and same-week service is available through our speed tailoring — call ahead to confirm availability.
How much do alterations cost?+
Basic work such as hemming and strap adjustments runs $25–$90+, formal and evening wear alterations $60–$180+, and comprehensive bridal packages $150–$900+. Final pricing is always confirmed after a consultation, based on the garment's complexity.
Do you offer rush or same-day service?+
Yes. Our speed tailoring service handles fast-turnaround work — same-week and, when the schedule allows, same-day service on straightforward alterations like hemming, quick adjustments and event-day fixes. Call the atelier to check same-day availability.
Do I need an appointment?+
Yes, the Sherman Oaks atelier operates by appointment. Request a time through the contact page or call — we confirm every appointment personally by phone or email.
Can you alter a dress that wasn't made by OT Haute Couture?+
Absolutely. We alter wedding gowns, evening and formal wear, suits and everyday garments from any designer or store, applying the same couture construction standards used on our own pieces.
Do you repair or replace zippers?+
Yes — broken or stuck zippers are repaired or fully replaced on dresses, gowns, suits and jackets, matched to the original hardware wherever possible. Zipper work typically runs $25–$90 depending on the garment.