Depending on the style of dress you desire, prices may vary drastically. Below is an overall summary of the prices with style and fabric combinations. The total breakdown of your dress is as follows:
Initial design consultation: . . . Complimentary
Second consultation for measurements: . . . Deposit (for muslin and pattern)
Fabric: To be purchased by you. Depending on your fabric could be as low as $30 or as much as a few thousand for hand made laces.
LEVEL: DESCRIPTION: COST:
1 Basic dresses and skirts. A-lines, shifts, sleeveless (with or without straps). No collars. Fabrics: Cottons, poly, wool. $300-$425
2 Basic dress with additional detail- scarf, sash, flower, bow. Above styles with the addition of collared halter styles. Above fabrics with the addition of shantungs and taffetas. $ 450-$600
3 Above dress style with the addition of longer gowns, gathers and bubbled skirts. Above fabrics with the addition of satins. $ 625-$900
4 Above styles with bias cuts, pockets, pleats (up to 5) or sleeves. Above fabrics with the addition of non-stretch velvets. $ 925-$1,500
5 Above styles plus scalloped edges, ruching, godets, and pleats (5-10). Above fabrics with the addition of suede and leather. $ 1,600-$2,500
6 Above styles plus rows of buttons (bridal), boning, basic trims (lace, beading, ribbon, feathers. Above fabrics plus crepe-backed satin, stretch velvets and jerseys. $ 2,600-3,600
7 Above styles plus cascading ruffles, non-traditional seams, full skirts requiring netting or 2-piece styles (matching jacket) Above fabrics with the addition of silks. $ 3,700-$4,800
8 Above styles with the addition of corseted styles. Above fabrics with the addition of georgettes. $ 4,900-$6,000
9 Above styles with the addition of all-over ruffles, pin-tucks or pleats. Above fabric with the addition of chiffons. $ 6,100-$6,900
*All-over trim (defined as 50% or more of bodice covered with beads, lace, sequins) not included in above designs. Additional cost of $250- $5000 for all-over trim.
