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Alteration quotes from photos of the garment

Clients send the garment, what it needs, the event date and photos, and you send an itemized alterations quote they approve online.

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Riverside Alterations and Sewing is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.

What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.

The problem

Common quoting problems in alterations work

  • Clients ask for prices by text. How much to hem a dress depends on the fabric and the layers, so each question turns into a long back and forth.
  • Bridal prices surprise people. Many brides don't expect alterations to cost several hundred dollars, and a single total invites pushback.
  • Rush dates show up late. A gown dropped off two weeks before the wedding needs fittings that may not fit your schedule.
  • Finished work goes unclaimed. Garments left for weeks take space, and the work isn't paid until pickup.
Your quote form

What your alterations quote form asks

Alteration prices depend on the garment, the type of change, the fabric and the deadline. The form asks for each, including the number of hem layers, which matters a lot on gowns. Photos of the garment, ideally worn, show the fit and any lace or beading.

Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.

You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.

The questions your form starts with

  1. Which items, and how many of each?How many of each: Wedding or bridal gown, Bridesmaid, prom or formal dress, Suit or blazer, Pants or jeans, ...
  2. What does it need?Pick any: Hem, Take in or let out, Shorten sleeves or straps, Bustle, ...
  3. Describe what you wantIn their own words
  4. FabricPick one: Cotton or denim, Wool or suiting, Silk, satin or chiffon, Lace, beading or sequins, ...
  5. If it needs hemming: how many layers?Pick one: 1 layer, 2-3 layers, 4 or more (e.g. tulle), Not sure
  6. Date of the event, or when you need it byThey pick a date
  7. Fitting and drop-offPick one: I'll come in for a fitting, Fitting at my place, Drop off only - it's pinned or marked, Mail it in

Every form also asks for: their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos

How it works

How quoting works in Quote Falcon

  1. Share your link

    Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.

  2. Send the quote

    Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.

  3. Get it signed and paid

    The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.

Pricing

What changes the price of an alterations job

The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.

Type of alteration
A simple hem costs far less than taking in a bodice, adding a bustle or reshaping a neckline. Many shops price each alteration separately.
Fabric and details
Silk, chiffon, lace, beading and sequins need more time and care than cotton or wool. Beaded hems often have to be removed and re-sewn.
Layers
Formal and bridal hems are often priced per layer, so a gown with tulle and lining costs more than a single-layer dress.
Fittings
Bridal work commonly needs two or three fittings. More fittings mean more of your time.
Rush timing
Work needed within days or a week or two often costs extra because it jumps other jobs.
Custom work and materials
Garments made from scratch are priced on materials plus hours. Pattern drafting adds time on one-off designs.
Example

An alterations job, from request to deposit

A-line satin gown with a tulle overlay, needs a hem, sides taken in and a bustle, wedding in 10 weeks, photos of the dress on.

  1. Wedding gown alterationsNew quote requestNew
    • Which items, and how many of each?
    • What does it need?
    • Describe what you want
    • Fabric
    +2

    1. The request comes in

    The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.

  2. Quote Wedding gown alterations
    Hem, 3 layers (satin, lining, tulle)$210.00
    Take in sides$140.00
    Bustle, 5 points$95.00
    Add bra cupsoptional$25.00
    Steam and press before pickupoptional$60.00
    Total$470.00

    2. You send the quote

    Bra cups and steaming before pickup are optional lines, so the bride can add them before she signs.

  3. ✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the client
    Total$470.00
    Deposit paid by card$235.00
    Balance due$235.00

    3. They sign and pay the deposit

    They pay your 50% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.

Deposits

Deposits and payment terms for alterations jobs

Many bridal seamstresses ask for a deposit when the work is booked, and some ask for half, with the balance at final pickup. For everyday alterations, many shops are paid at pickup instead. A deposit on bridal work reserves fitting dates in your busy season. Put your pickup deadline and any storage charge in your terms.

How deposits work in Quote Falcon

You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.

Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.

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Everything's included

  • Your own quote page with questions for your trade
  • Photos with every request, up to 10
  • Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
  • Optional lines clients tick themselves
  • E-signatures with a signed PDF
  • Card deposits and payment stages
  • Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
  • Calendar you can share with your crew
  • Website button or built-in form
  • Spam protection on every form
FAQ

Common questions

How much do wedding dress alterations cost?

It varies a lot by gown and city. Recent guides put typical bridal alterations at about $300 to $800, with complex gowns reaching $1,000 or more. The main factors are the number of hem layers, lace or beading, how much the bodice changes and whether a bustle is needed.

What is a fair price to charge for hemming pants?

Simple hems on standard pants are usually among the cheapest jobs in a shop. Jeans with an original hem, cuffs, lined dress pants and delicate fabrics take longer and cost more. Price by how long it takes you, and list the hem type on the quote so the client sees why.

Can clients send photos of the garment?

Yes. Clients can add up to 10 photos with their request, from any phone. Photos of the garment being worn show the fit and the work needed, and close-ups show lace, beading and the number of layers. Only you can see them.

Should seamstresses take a deposit?

Many do for bridal and custom work, often around half, with the rest at pickup. In Quote Falcon you can ask for a percentage, a fixed amount or full payment, and the client pays by card when they accept, through your own Stripe account.

Can I quote several alterations on one garment?

Yes. Each alteration gets its own line with a price, like the hem, the sides and the bustle. Mark extras like pressing as optional. The client sees what each change costs and ticks the extras they want before signing.

Can clients mail a garment in?

Yes. The form asks whether they'll come in for a fitting, want a fitting at their place, drop off a pinned garment or mail it in. For mail-in work, add return shipping as its own line, and send a card payment link for the balance before you ship it back.

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