# Stitch & Press

> Stitch & Press combines master tailoring and premium dry cleaning under one roof — wedding dress alterations, suit and uniform fittings, garment-safe cleaning, and a standing 10% discount for law enforcement and first responders.

Stitch & Press is a family-run neighborhood shop combining master tailoring with premium dry cleaning under one roof. Every alteration is done in-house; every garment is inspected before it leaves. Dry cleaning only (no wash-and-fold laundry), no pickup or delivery — one location, drop-off and pickup in person.

## Shop facts

- Hours: Mon–Fri 7a–7p · Sat 9a–4p · Sun closed. Walk-ins welcome; fittings by appointment.
- Phone: (555) 555-0123 · Email: hello@stitchandpressco.com
- Address: 123 Main Street, Your Town, ST 00000
- 10% standing discount for Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections, Military — every visit, show department/agency ID; household members included.
- Dry cleaning turnaround 48 hours; same-day for drop-offs before 9 a.m. Mon–Fri.
- Alterations: 7–10 business days standard · 3–5 business days express · 24–48 hours rush.
- Bridal: first fitting at least 8 weeks out. Wedding dress cleaning & preservation packages from $295.

## Book & estimate

- [Book a tailoring appointment](https://stitchandpressco.com/book-tailoring): Five-step booking; confirmed within one business day.
- [Wedding dress estimate calculator](https://stitchandpressco.com/bridal-calculator): Instant starting estimate for hem, bustle, bodice, bust, straps, sleeves, steaming, preservation.
- [Contact the shop](https://stitchandpressco.com/contact): Hours, address, drop-off and pickup details, a quick note.
- [First responders](https://stitchandpressco.com/first-responders): The 10% program, priority turnaround, department billing accounts.

## Services

- [All services](https://stitchandpressco.com/services): From a precision suit alteration to a wedding gown's final press, every garment is handled in-house and inspected before it goes home. Six services, one shop, no outsourcing.

- [Expert Tailoring](https://stitchandpressco.com/services/tailoring): Expert tailoring and alterations at Stitch & Press — hemming, waist adjustments, tapering, zipper repair, suit, jacket, dress, shirt, and uniform alterations, hand-finished in-house.
  - What we do: Men's & women's alterations, Pants & jeans hemming, Original jean hems, Waist adjustments, Tapering, Zipper replacements & repairs, Dress & skirt alterations, Suit & tuxedo alterations, Jacket & blazer alterations, Shirt alterations, Sleeve shortening, Formalwear alterations, Uniform alterations, Patch sewing, Garment repairs, Custom fittings.
- Starting prices: Pant hem (plain) $18 · Pant hem (cuffed) $24 · Original jean hem $28 · Take in waist $28 · Taper legs $30+ · Jacket sleeve shortening $45+ · Jacket sides taken in $55+ · Zipper replacement $35+. Listed prices are starting estimates. Final pricing is confirmed at your fitting.
  - Turnaround: Standard 7–10 business days · Express 3–5 · Rush 24–48 hours.
- [Dry Cleaning](https://stitchandpressco.com/services/dry-cleaning): Professional dry cleaning at Stitch & Press — suits, tuxedos, dress shirts, dresses, coats, uniforms, and formalwear with hand stain treatment and pressing. 48-hour turnaround, same-day before 9 a.m.
  - What we do: Suits, Tuxedos, Dress shirts, Pants & slacks, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses, Jackets & coats, Sweaters, Formalwear, Uniforms, Specialty garments, Stain treatment, Professional pressing.
- Starting prices: Shirt (laundered & pressed) $4.50 · Slacks / trousers $8.50 · Sport coat / blazer $11 · Two-piece suit $18 · Dress (standard) $14+ · Sweater $9 · Coat / overcoat $22+. Specialty fabrics (silk, beadwork, structured formalwear) are priced individually. Leather and suede have their own service. Stain treatment is included at no extra charge.
  - Turnaround: 48 hours standard · Same-day for drop-offs before 9 a.m. Mon–Fri.
- [Wedding Dress Alterations](https://stitchandpressco.com/services/wedding-dress-alterations): Wedding dress alterations at Stitch & Press — bustles, bodice and bust fitting, lace and beaded hems, plus bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride, groomsmen, tuxedo, and prom alterations. Book 8 weeks out.
  - What we do: Wedding dress alterations, Bridal fittings, Bridesmaid dress alterations, Mother-of-the-bride/groom alterations, Groom & groomsmen alterations, Tuxedo & suit alterations, Prom & formal dress alterations.
  - Turnaround: First fitting 8 weeks out · Two to three fittings typical · Rush available.
- [Wedding Dress Cleaning & Preservation](https://stitchandpressco.com/services/wedding-dress-cleaning-preservation): Wedding dress cleaning and preservation at Stitch & Press — hand stain treatment, gentle cleaning, and acid-free archival boxing. Packages from $295.
  - What we do: Wedding dress cleaning, Wedding dress preservation, Wedding dress cleaning & preservation packages.
- Starting prices: Wedding dress cleaning from $175 · Cleaning & preservation package from $295. Pricing depends on fabric, embellishment, and the condition the gown comes in. Bring it in as soon after the wedding as you can — stains set with time.
  - Turnaround: Allow 2–3 weeks for cleaning and preservation.
- [Leather & Suede Cleaning](https://stitchandpressco.com/services/leather-suede-cleaning): Leather and suede cleaning at Stitch & Press — jackets, specialty garments, and even baseball caps cleaned and conditioned by hand. Quoted individually at drop-off.
  - What we do: Leather cleaning, Suede cleaning, Leather & suede jackets, Specialty garment cleaning, Baseball cap cleaning.
  - Turnaround: Allow 1–2 weeks for leather and suede.
- [Professional Pressing](https://stitchandpressco.com/services/pressing): Press-only service at Stitch & Press — shirts, pants, suits, dresses, formalwear, and Class A uniforms hand-pressed to inspection standard. Fast turnaround.
  - What we do: Press-only service, Shirts, Pants, Suits, Dresses, Formalwear.
- Starting prices: Shirt (press only) $3.50 · Pants (press only) $6 · Two-piece suit (press only) $12 · Dress (press only) $10+. Press-only pricing assumes the garment arrives clean. Class A and dress uniforms for active first responders are pressed with the standing 10% discount.
  - Turnaround: 24 hours standard · Same-day for drop-offs before 9 a.m. Mon–Fri.

## Machine-readable manifests

- [/services.json](https://stitchandpressco.com/services.json): All 6 services — slug, name, items, starting prices, turnaround, URL.
- [/faq.json](https://stitchandpressco.com/faq.json): Every FAQ question and answer, grouped by topic.
- [/agent.json](https://stitchandpressco.com/agent.json): Enriched agent discovery manifest.

## Frequently asked questions

- [General](https://stitchandpressco.com/faq#general): Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in? · How is pricing determined? · What forms of payment do you accept? · Do you offer pickup and delivery?
- [Tailoring](https://stitchandpressco.com/faq#tailoring): How long do alterations take? · How many fittings should I expect for a suit? · What should I bring to my fitting? · What is an original jean hem? · Can you alter leather, suede, or beaded garments?
- [Dry cleaning](https://stitchandpressco.com/faq#cleaning): What's your standard turnaround for dry cleaning? · Do you handle wash-and-fold laundry? · Will stains come out? · Do you clean leather and suede? · Can I bring in something that's already clean, just for pressing?
- [Bridal & formal](https://stitchandpressco.com/faq#bridal): How far in advance should I book a wedding dress fitting? · Can I get an estimate before bringing the dress in? · Do you alter dresses and suits for the rest of the wedding party? · Do you offer post-wedding cleaning and preservation?
- [First responders](https://stitchandpressco.com/faq#responders): How does the first responder discount work? · Does the discount apply to family members? · Can my department open a billing account? · What's the priority turnaround for duty uniforms?

## Gallery

- [Gallery](https://stitchandpressco.com/gallery): Suits, gowns, uniforms, and everyday garments — each one fitted, finished, and pressed by hand. A few of our favorites from the last year.

## About

- [About the shop](https://stitchandpressco.com/about): A family-run neighborhood shop with old-world standards. Every alteration in-house, every garment inspected.

## Blog

- [Blog](https://stitchandpressco.com/blog): Notes from the shop floor — garment care, alterations, bridal timelines, uniform standards.
- [RSS feed](https://stitchandpressco.com/blog/rss.xml)