3 ways to get your stuff to us:
1 come to our shop
For mending, alterations, and custom work make an appointment to book a time slot at our shop
2 mail it in
Don’t live in Pittsburgh?
We take mail-in orders from anywhere
in the US *mending only, no alterations
3 schedule a pickup
Live in Pittsburgh but don’t want to come to Avalon? Order a local pickup via Sol Refill. *mending only
Our Services
Mending
Tailoring/ Alterations
Custom Work
DIY Sewing Consultations
Dry Cleaning
typical turnaround time:
2 weeks
Need it fast? Rush orders available for a fee.
“We’ll fix anything but a broken heart.”
Mending
Holes, rips, tears, broken zippers, missing buttons, overstretched elastic, denim crotch blowout, quilt repair, etc.
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Sample Pricing
Button- 5.50 ea (10 dollar order minimum)
Sweater Repair/ Darning- starting at 8.50
*6.25 upcharge for matching wool/ alpaca/ cashmere yarn
Patch- starting at 8.50
Denim Darn- starting at 10
Denim Darn, Standard Crotch Repair- 55
*a little less for preemptive mending/
a little more for excessive damage
New Zipper- starting at 24
Standard Denim Zipper Replacement- 62
The average customer spends about 90-150 for multiple holes in one sweater/ more if there are 20+ holes/ less if there are a few holes.
These lists are non-extensive, and prices vary per garment.Rush fees- 30% upcharge for 7-10 days. 40% for 2-6 days. 50% for same or next day.
Typical turnaround time is 2 weeks.
We do not add additional charges for larger sizes (aka "fat tax").
Still have questions? Contact us for a quote! Please include photos in your e-mail.
Alterations
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We offer full-service alterations. We not alter wedding gowns or do complex suit alterations. We’d be happy to refer you to our friends who do!
Sample Pricing:Standard pants hem- 23.75
Invisible hem- 27
Jeans hem- 28.50
Standard take in pants waist- 38.50
Take in jeans waist- 87
Taper pants- starting at 24
For hemming & tapering on pants, skirts, and dresses please bring the shoes you will wear with the garment.
We do not add additional charges for larger sizes (aka "fat tax").
These lists are non-extensive, and prices vary per garment.Rush fees- 30% upcharge for 7-10 days. 40% for 2-6 days. 50% for same or next day.
Still have questions? Contact us for a quote! Please include photos in your e-mail.
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Our books for formal alterations are currently closed. We’d be happy to give you a referral.
We not alter wedding gowns or do complex suit alterations. We’d be happy to refer you to our friends who do!
Sample pricing:
Hem dress length- starting at 80/
average 150.Shorten straps- starting at 18/ average 48
Take in above waist- starting at 36/ average 57.75.
Many formal dresses require 2-3 fittings. We highly recommend booking your appointment at least 4 weeks prior to event.
For formal alterations please bring both the shoes and the undergarments that you will wear to the event.We do not add additional charges for larger sizes (aka "fat tax").
These lists are non-extensive, and prices vary per garment.Rush fees- 30% upcharge for 7-10 days. 40% for 2-6 days. 50% for same or next day.
Still have questions? Contact us for a quote! Please include photos in your e-mail.
The fashion industry does not make clothes to fit every body or identity- we’re happy to help the clothes fit you, not the other way around.
Consultation
Do you sew at home and want our advice on how to mend or alter your own garment?
Book an appointment for an in-person or Zoom consultation
Dry Cleaning
We are a proud drop-off site for Strong Cleaners.
Drop off your dry cleaning bag at our shop, and Strong Cleaners will take care of the rest.
All orders are subject to a $20 minimum.
Current turnaround time for dry cleaning:
1 week
