Alterations for women’s clothing may cost more than men’s due to varying fabrics and trends. Tailoring a dress, skirt or blouse often involves top-stitched hems, fabric selection and quality assurance, which can increase costs. Bridesmaid dresses require time consuming tailoring, and wedding dress sizing is typically designed with alterations in mind, but still costly due to delicate fabrics like satins or silks. Denim jeans usually cost more to alter due to their heavy material, requiring a high-duty needle when hemming, by hand or machine – adding an extra layer of complexity for tailors who specialize in gender specific services.