Tailoring & Alterations · Albemarle, NC
The art of a perfect fit
From a simple hem to a wedding gown reworked in lace, The Lace Art tailors your clothing with patience, precision and hand-finished care.
Clothes rarely fit straight off the rack. Yours should.
We believe the garments you already love deserve a second chance, and the ones you are planning deserve to be made properly. Every piece that comes through our door is measured, pinned and finished as if it were our own.
What we do
Our services
Every garment is handled with the same care, whether it needs a quick hem or a complete rework.
Alterations
Hems, take-ins, let-outs, sleeves, waists and zippers — everyday adjustments that make the clothes you own fit the way they should.
Custom Tailoring
Made-to-measure garments cut and sewn for you, from a first sketch and measurements through every fitting.
Bridal & Formal
Wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and evening wear fitted with the patience a once-in-a-lifetime garment deserves.
Lace Work & Repair
Delicate lace mended, re-applied or added — appliqué, edging and repairs handled by hand, stitch by stitch.
Suits & Menswear
Jackets, trousers and shirts adjusted for a sharp, comfortable fit — sleeves, waists, tapering and hems.
Repairs & Restyling
Torn seams, broken zippers, missing buttons and worn linings repaired, or a favourite piece reworked into something new.
About the studio
A small studio with an eye for detail
The Lace Art is a tailoring and alterations studio in Albemarle, North Carolina. We work one garment at a time, so every client gets an honest conversation, a careful fitting and work that is finished properly — inside and out.
- Personal fittings by appointment
- Clear quotes before any work begins
- Specialists in delicate fabrics, lace and bridal wear
Why The Lace Art
Made with care, finished by hand
Precise fittings
We measure and pin on you, not on a hanger, so the result fits the way you move.
Hand-finished
Invisible hems, neat seams and pressed edges — the details that make alterations disappear.
Honest quotes
You will know the work, the price and the ready date before we make a single stitch.
Delicate fabrics
Lace, silk, chiffon, beading and sequins handled with the patience they need.
How it works
From fitting to finished
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Get in touch
Send us a message through the contact form or by email with a few details about your garment and when you need it.
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Come in for a fitting
Bring the garment (and the shoes or undergarments you will wear with it). We pin, measure and agree on the work and the quote.
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We get to work
Your piece is altered or made in the studio, with careful pressing and hand-finishing at every stage.
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Try on & collect
You try it on to make sure everything is right. Any final touches are made before you take it home.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes — we work by appointment so that every fitting has our full attention. Send us a message and we will find a time that suits you.
How much will my alteration cost?
Every garment is different, so we quote after seeing it at your fitting. You will always know the price before any work begins.
How long does it take?
It depends on the work and the time of year. We will give you a ready date at your fitting, and we always try to work around your event.
Do you work on wedding dresses?
Absolutely — bridal and formal wear is a specialty. Visit our Bridal & Formal page for details and timing advice.
Book your fitting
Let's make it fit
Tell us about your garment and we will reply with next steps and a time to come in.