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When you pour your hands and heart into creating or modifying a custom garment, your relationship with the client is highly personal. But without clear boundaries, a dream project can easily turn into endless, unpaid revision loops. A Bespoke Fitting & Alterations Service Agreement is your most reliable tool to protect your time, talent, and bottom line. You need this contract before scissors ever touch fabric, establishing exactly how many fittings are included, where your creative or technical boundaries lie, and how to handle delicate situations like client weight fluctuations or last-minute design changes. A great agreement doesn't feel cold or overly legalistic; instead, it acts as a professional roadmap that builds trust. By setting clear expectations upfront, you reassure your clients that their investment is in expert hands, while safeguarding your workshop from scope creep and ensuring you get paid for every hour of your skilled labor.
Address this by framing the clause around measurements rather than weight, stating that your pattern is cut to the precise measurements recorded at the initial consultation. The agreement should state that any structural changes required due to measurement fluctuations exceeding a half-inch will incur additional labor fees and extend the delivery timeline.
Most bespoke artisans include three fittings in their standard package: an initial mock-up or basted fitting, a semi-completed fitting, and a final adjustment session. Clearly state in the contract that any additional fittings required due to client design changes will be billed at your standard hourly workshop rate.
Your agreement should state that once the final sign-off sheet is signed and the item leaves your studio, the project is officially complete. Any modifications requested after this point must be treated as a brand-new service order with its own separate estimate and timeline.
Yes, your agreement should explicitly state your policy on client-provided materials, including your right to reject fabrics that are unsuitable for the requested structure. It should also include a waiver releasing you from liability if client-provided vintage or delicate fabric behaves unpredictably during the sewing or pressing process.
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