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What do you tip the seamstress?

DrWho Posted:

What do you tip the seamstress?

15% of the alterations?

tricia3381 Posted:

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i didn't know we were supposed to.
Brian and Marie Posted:

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Mine was a family friend-we bought her a gift

AS Posted:

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I def would, especially when doing a gown, its a lengthly process and a big job. My mom used to be a seamstress on clothes and always got tipped from her clients.

tricia3381 Posted:

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Posted by MPAS

I def would, especially when doing a gown, its a lengthly process and a big job. My mom used to be a seamstress on clothes and always got tipped from her clients.


opps!! at least i'll know for next time i get something altered.
Madorie Posted:

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Good to know. I never knew to tip the seamstress!
DiamondPipa Posted:

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when in doubt, tip!

Kara and Todd Posted:

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Posted by tricia3381

i didn't know we were supposed to.


Honestly, you're not. Sure, if she goes above and beyond, that's fine, but it's not the norm at bridal stores for the seamstresses to get tipped. I've seen a few tell clients they can't accept them.

So if she goes above and beyond and you want to give her $20, that's one thing... but it's not the norm to tip the seamstress. I know several. They've all told me the same thing.

EJSD2006 Posted:

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i paid $400 for my alterations which were very minimal, that was enough!

AS Posted:

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Posted by tricia3381

Posted by MPAS

I def would, especially when doing a gown, its a lengthly process and a big job. My mom used to be a seamstress on clothes and always got tipped from her clients.


opps!! at least i'll know for next time i get something altered.


Well you dont have to but my moms customers have known her forever so they always do
danibrwneyes Posted:

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My mom is a seamstress and it is not necessary to tip her but it is appreaciated when brides do. If your dress had ALOT of work to do or if you had difficult bridal moments with her then it is always nice to show some appreciation.

drpepper318 Posted:

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Mine overcharged me by so much for my alterations that I didn't tip her anything. She wasn't that great and the cost was ridiculous for what I had done.

CourtandJon Posted:

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wow- I never thought about that!!!!!!!!! I can't believe how much $$ we spend on everything for the wedding and then are expected to tip ON TOP of that!!!! Insane!!!!!!!!!!!! But I guess, people do a lot of work to make your day great so I guess they deserve to be compensated if they go above and beyond....

PegaLega Posted:

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We didnt tip her, we gave her a TY card and flowers

Mooshyboo Posted:

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Posted by tricia3381

i didn't know we were supposed to.


I did not realize I was suppose to so I am going to do something this week or next week....
DrWho Posted:

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Posted by Kara and Todd

Honestly, you're not. Sure, if she goes above and beyond, that's fine, but it's not the norm at bridal stores for the seamstresses to get tipped. I've seen a few tell clients they can't accept them.



I ask because there's a sign in the dressing rooms at the bridal salon that says tips are appreciated. I haven't seen any guidelines though.

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