Tipping the Seamstress

Ang&Rich Posted: Aug 30, 2005 09:43 AM

Tipping the Seamstress

Are you supposed to tip the seamstress when all is said and done? I am going for my final fitting tonight then pick up on Friday.

divabride Posted: Aug 30, 2005 09:50 AM

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I've heard of girls tipping the seamstress, so Im certain I'll be doing the same. But Im curious to know how much to tip

hocus Posted: Aug 30, 2005 09:54 AM

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I tipped -- but only because she went over and above what I expected.

My alteration were $505 (I had a bolero jacket made, which is why it was so much) and I gave her $80.

Ang&Rich Posted: Aug 30, 2005 11:15 AM

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When do you tip - at the final fitting or when you pick up?

PinkSoil Posted: Aug 30, 2005 11:35 AM

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Yikes, I never even thought of this... Good time to think of it though, I'm picking my dress up on Sat.

KimberlyBride Posted: Aug 30, 2005 11:35 AM

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I plan on tipping when I pick it up. I think I am giving around $50 - I really like her.

diamondgrlie Posted: Aug 30, 2005 01:24 PM

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I didnt.

hocus Posted: Aug 30, 2005 02:36 PM

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I tipped at my second fitting (after most of the work was done). I never saw my seamstress when I picked up my dress.

mendara Posted: Aug 30, 2005 05:23 PM

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i just had my first fitting - she camein yelled at me to stand straight stuck some pins in certain areas didn't ask if it was ok - then told my best friend as she was putting on my veil not to touch the pins - then she left -

um no not tipping - plus my alterations were like $150 dollars - for that ten minutes>?????

oh ok.

hmm8191 Posted: Aug 30, 2005 05:35 PM

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I tipped $25. Alterations were included on my dress and she was very sweet.

ravens_bride Posted: Aug 30, 2005 09:06 PM

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I was wondering about this too... I paid her in full already but she is storing and then pressing the dress and veil. Also I love this lady!!!! I was thinking $30 which is 20%... Does that sound ok?

Jan05Bride Posted: Aug 30, 2005 09:56 PM

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I tipped $20 to my seamstress. I wasn't sure, so I just did it.
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Ang&Rich Posted: Aug 31, 2005 09:24 AM

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So since I asked the question I thought it would be nice to answer it too. Last night was my final fitting and I have to say I am so very happy with everything. My seamstress (Nina at Macy's Manhasset) has been amazing. She came in to the room to help me put the dress on and showed me the beautiful job she did sewing in the monogramed swatch (my something blue) into the dress. She even put beautiful beading around it. It's so amazing! So I gave her a $50 tip. She really went above and beyond. Even had it pressed for my final fitting so I could get the full effect. I would highly recommend Nina!