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Tailoring & Alterations

Offering expert hand and machine sewing from my Temecula studio.

Specializing in alterations, mending, and custom designs tailored to your needs.

✨ Ask about my custom pocket service — one of my specialties

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Hems & Alterations

  • Pants / shorts / skirts / dresses: $20

  • Jeans (original hem preserved): $30

  • Formal wear / delicate fabric: $30

  • Sleeve shortening: $25

  • Take in / let out waistband: $30

  • Take in dress or top: $50-75 (quoted at fitting — fitting is free)

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Specialty Services ✨

  • Custom pockets added to skirts, pants, or shorts: $40-60

  • Pocket enlargement on existing garments: $30

  • Sweatshirt → zip-up jacket conversion: $40

  • Cross-stitch / needlepoint backing and finishing: $40

  • Custom / one-off projects: $75/hour, billed in 15-minute increments, quoted at consultation

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Mending & Repair

  • Small hole mending: $15

  • Larger patch / darning: $25-40 quote

  • Small seam repair: $15

  • Long / structural seam repair: $25-35 quote

  • Button replacement: $3/button (first 5), $2/button after

  • Zipper replacement (standard): $30

  • Zipper replacement (heavy duty / jeans / jackets): $50

Discounts & Extras

  • 3+ items in one drop-off: 10% off total

  • Rush turnaround (under 48 hours): +$15

  • Military and first responder discounts on all services

How It Works

  1. Book a drop-off appointment or bring items during studio hours.

  2. Fitting for alterations (free) — I'll pin and mark on you at the studio.

  3. Turnaround: 3-5 days for most work.

  4. Pickup at the studio or meet at a public location if easier for you.

  5. Mail-in service available for out-of-area — you cover shipping both ways.

Get Started

📞 Call or text: (951) 551-5706
📧 Email: heatherpilapil@gmail.com
💻 Book: HeatherPilapil.com/book-online

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