a little off the hem

Alterations

Seneca Falls, NY

Clothes that fit like they were made for you.

Hems, tapers, zippers, and bridal fittings, done carefully by hand and machine right here in Seneca Falls. Bring it in, try it on, and we'll pin it to fit.

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Services & prices

Simple, posted prices.

Prices are starting points. We'll confirm the exact cost at your fitting, before any work begins.

Pants & jeans

  • Hem, plain$15
  • Hem, keep original jean hem$22
  • Hem, cuffed or lined$22
  • Take in or let out waist$22
  • Taper legs$28
  • Replace zipper$22

Dresses & skirts

  • Hem, unlined$25
  • Hem, lined or layered$40
  • Take in sides$30
  • Shorten straps$15
  • Replace zipper$30

Shirts, suits & coats

  • Shorten sleeves, shirt$20
  • Shorten sleeves, jacket$35
  • Take in shirt$25
  • Take in jacket$40
  • Coat zipper$40

Mending

  • Sew on a button$4
  • Fix a seam or small tear$10
  • Patch or darn$15
  • Sew on a badge or patch$8
Standard turnaround 5–7 days Rush, next-day +50% Payment due at pickup

How it works

One fitting, one pickup.

  1. Bring it in

    Wear or bring the shoes you'll pair it with. Hem length depends on the heel.

  2. Pin & measure

    You try it on, we pin it to fit, and you get a ticket with the price and pickup date.

  3. Pick it up

    Try it on once more before you leave. If anything's off, we'll fix it.

Bridal & formal

Wedding dresses, bridesmaids, and prom.

Formal wear takes more than one fitting, so book early. Bridal hems start at $100 and bustles at $75; we'll quote your dress at the first fitting.

8–10 wks

First fitting. Bring your shoes and undergarments.

4–6 wks

Second fitting to check the hem, fit, and bustle.

1–2 wks

Final try-on and pickup, steamed and ready.

About

Hi, I'm Katie.

I started a little off the hem because good clothes deserve a second chance, and because everyone deserves pants that are the right length.

I live here in Seneca Falls with my husband and our daughter. Whether it's a quick hem before work or the dress you'll wear on your wedding day, I'll treat it like it's my own.

Katie

Visit & book

Opening Tuesday, November 17

Where
26 State Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Get directions
Hours
Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm
Saturday, 10am–3pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Call
phone soon
Email
alittleoffthehem@gmail.com

Walk-ins welcome during open hours. To book a fitting, email us. Online booking is coming soon.