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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Made by Me Academy has some distinct features and benefits that make it great for teaching aspiring home sewists how to get great results with a home sewing machine.  Explore what makes our academy has to offer.

A HOMEBASED STUDIO

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MORE SERVICES

BRIDES/ MAIDS/ PROM

---See the Bridal and Formal Section

 

Patches $15+

Adding Pockets $30+

Hemming Curtains $20+

Upcycling/ repurposing/ reshaping**

Restoration**

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*Other services considered upon request

**pricing varies by project

ONE ON ONE GUIDANCE

Please allow a minimum of 4- 6 weeks for bridal and formal alterations.  In many cases turnaround times average 21-28 days.  However busy seasons like Spring and Winter Holidays will often push these averages to their maximum.  Check with the studio for current turnaround times.

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BRIDAL & FORMAL

Hem $60+

Take in the sides $35+

Taper legs $25+

Take in/let out waist $25+

Adjust shoulder straps $25+

Adjust/ replace the zipper $35+

Shorten hem through the waist $40+

​Adding Seams, Darts, Pleats $25+​

Adding Appliques, Lace,Beading.$40+

Adding Lining, Bra cups, Boning $45+

 

Other

Ribbons

Bustle

Restoration

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**Final pricing will depend on dress

**Pricing above assumes one layer of fabric and one layer of lining will be altered. Additional Charge for each additional layer of lace, tulle, additional lining, and other fabrics treated by the alteration.

LESSONS BY APPOINTMENT

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MOBILE TAILORING

Have your garment fitted and measured in the convenience of your home or office.  Once completed, finished alterations are returned back to you at the same location.

 

Pricing for performed alterations remain the same, but a separate  courier fee will apply.

 

Courier fee is currently $60. 

 

Fee covers the garment pick up and drop off.  Subject to availability and limited to addresses within 12 miles of the studio.

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Interested? Contact the studio for more details:  inkandycence@gmail.com 

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CURATED & DEFINED CLASS MENU

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CUSTOM SEWING

We specialize in women's tailoring, dressmaking, and costumes.  Pricing varies from project to project, as does the necessary lead time.

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Have an idea in mind?  Contact the studio as early as you can to plan and price your next project.

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FULLY STOCKED CLASSROOM

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WARDROBE ALTERATIONS

Please allow a minimum of 10-14 days for wardrobe alterations.  In many cases turnaround times average 7- 10 days.  However busy seasons like Spring and Winter Holidays will often push these averages to their maximum.  Check with the studio for current turnaround times.

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Need your alterations in less than 7 days?  Ask about Express Service.  Express fee applies.

VIEW AVAILABLE CLASSES NOW

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NEED AN APPOINTMENT?

If you are ready to set your appointment, visit our Class Menu page and use the related listing to find an available time on our calendar that corresponds to your schedule.

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