Is it customary to tip the seamstress?

Is it customary to tip the seamstress?

what do you think? I'm picking up my gown tomorrow...so much to do..I'm overwhelmed..but no meltdown yet

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I am going to. I'm thinking of just $20, nothing crazy

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thanks!!!

Re: Is it customary to tip the seamstress?

I might have, except at my 2nd fitting I discovered she hemmed the dress too short.
Hoping there's enough fabric left to have a decent inside hem when it's fixed.
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So, she's not getting tipped. Too much stress and near tears experience to warrant tipping!

Re: Is it customary to tip the seamstress?

I did for mine. She was quite surprised that I tipped her and was quite thankful. But I've read that it's not necessary but of course always appreciated.

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I'm not planning on tipping mine, she owns her own business. But, if she blows me away with awesome alterations (my dress needs a lot of work), I will tip.

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I don't think it is customary but if they do an excellent job I would tip. I plan on tipping mine.

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I got my dress at davids bridal. they are so bad there. I wouldn't even think twice about tipping them!!!!

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I didn't