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Recent Alterations reviews in East Melbourne

Thanks for another great job!

Seamstress for 7 curtains to shorten the drop

$10

Amazing work, thanks Zeena, I'll be back!

Skirt alteration

$300

Great to deal with - did a fantastic job & beautiful finish!

Sewing alterations

$40

Quick n effiient!

Jeans alteration

$30

Great work by Amy Really fair in pricing Happy to give her more and more work and I will recommend her to others

I need suit alterations

$60

Jenifer did a great job altering a dress for my fiancé at very short notice. Highly recommended!

Dress alterations

$150

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in East Melbourne

$36 - $107

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$36

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$60

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$107

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in East Melbourne

based on 33 reviews

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in East Melbourne

Wonderful ! I came by Shubha’s studio space, got measured and pinned, left to go to work and when I had finished work for the day the dress was all ready to be picked up! Lovely and efficient service. 10 Stars. The quality of work is perfect 🤩 the new zipper and a whole dress size taken in to fit :) all ready for my brothers wedding 🥂 thanks so much Shubha !!

Dress alteration - need a new zipper down the back

$45

Jenifer did a great job altering a dress for my fiancé at very short notice. Highly recommended!

Dress alterations

$150

Annie is exceptional at her craft, and a joy to work with. My project involved a technically difficult fabric (stretch, intricate sequin pattern) in a floor-length gown. Annie fitted me expertly and delivered a timely, top quality result - exceeding my (very high!) standards for dress alteration. Would recommend her fine craftsmanship, attention to detail - and her genuinely lovely personality! - for any tailoring or alterations.

Dress alteration

$120

Thankyou so much for hemming my wedding dress!

Dress alteration

$100

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in East Melbourne

$110 - $132

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$110

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$120

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$132

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in East Melbourne

based on 4 reviews

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in East Melbourne

Excellent work by Raven. I highly recommend her.

Shorten sleeve

$160

Excellent! Perfect alterations and great customer service. Would definitely use Fatemah again.

Shorten length of 3x pairs of silk trousers

$5

Lani helped hem up 3 of our bridesmaid dresses, she was great! Helpful and friendly, well recommended. Thanks Lani!

Hem dress to shorten length

$30

Shyam did a wonderful job on our curtains! She was extremely reliable and quick with her service and her communication was excellent. She went above and beyond with her task and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our curtains. A very talented seamstress!

Shorten and hem blockout curtains

$200

Thanks for another great job!

Seamstress for 7 curtains to shorten the drop

$10

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in East Melbourne

$10 - $100

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$10

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$35

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$100

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in East Melbourne

based on 7 reviews

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What does a clothing alteration include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothes. Here are some of the most popular alteration services and what you can expect when you book them:

Sewing

Need some custom sewing work to create a design from scratch or custom-fit to your size? Hire a seamstress or dressmaker to create or customise your dress or garment with great attention to detail. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult with you on designs and fabrics, before choosing or customising a pattern and cutting out the pieces. They’ll sew your garment or dress, taking care to finish off any edges with an overlocking stitch. Most dressmakers will request you to come in for a final fitting where you can try on the (mostly finished) garment and they can make final adjustments.

Formal wear alterations

When you want to look your best, it’s so important that your clothing is tailored to perfectly fit. Whether you need bridal alterations, school graduation alterations, wedding dress alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations nearby your location, a professional seamstress can help. They’ll take your exact measurements and then ask you to try on the outfit or dress, ideally with the shoes you plan to wear. Then they’ll note or mark up any parts that need taking in or loosening, and where the hem needs to sit based on your shoe height. They’ll use a mixture of machine and hand-sewing techniques to alter your clothing and finalise everything with a final fitting before your event.

Clothing adjustments

Most clothes you buy off the rack won’t fit perfectly, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted for your body shape over time. Book clothing alterations around your area to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. Clothing adjustments usually involve taking seams in or out and adjusting the hem. Most hems have a few centimetres of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.

Clothing repairs

When your favourite dress or pants break, you don’t have to throw them away. Get professional tailors or seamstresses to take a look and see if they can save your clothes with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more. Extend the life of your clothes - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

Recent Alterations tasks in East Melbourne

Jeans alteration

$40

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Hello! I'm looking to get two pairs of jeans altered - both are too big at the waist. I haven't been able to find many quotes - if you know of any good & cheap alterations in Melbourne please lmk by commenting!

Hem dress to shorten length

$30

Templestowe VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Hello. Do you tailor chiffon dresses to shorten the length? I’ll send some photos. Could you provide a quote and location please? The dresses cost about $100 so we hope not to spend too much on alterations. There are 3 dresses, 2 layers. 1 dress has some extra overlap on the outer layer. Happy for simple running stitch. Thanks so much. Lin

Lani helped hem up 3 of our bridesmaid dresses, she was great! Helpful and friendly, well recommended. Thanks Lani!

Zipper replacement - trousers

$30

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2024

Need whole zip on trousers replaced if possible.

Alterations

$10

Maranoa Ward VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2024

Length alterations required for pants

Clothing alterations

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2024

Suit jacket sleeves and length, and pant length alteration

Shorten Jeans

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2024

I need 4 X Jeans length shortened. Need the jeans by Tomorrow 02/10

Uniform redo/ alterations for graduation

$50

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2024

hey! it’s my high school graduation coming up and I would love to change up my school uniform for final muck up day (cutting, tightening, etc) but I don’t know how to sew!

Dress hem shortening

$25

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

27th Sep 2024

Shorten a shirt dress hem

Express clothing alteration for jacket

$150

Burwood VIC, Australia

25th Sep 2024

Need jacket altered, just arm size reduced. Needs to be done today

Alteration

$5

Ashburton VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2024

Shorten white jeans to its original hem

Repair Zip on Dress

$20

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2024

I have a dress where the zip is split and stuck. Looking to have it repaired (not replaced).

Sewing & alterations for pants

$40

Box Hill South VIC, Australia

7th Aug 2024

Pants need to be taken in on the sides & extended on the waist by 2 inches, hem needs to be taken up & if possible remove zip to front of pants and remove edging from top of pants foo

Bag zip repair

$200

Kew VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2024

To repair zip on a backpack

Shorten sleeve

$160

Box Hill VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2024

I have four suits which need shortening of sleeves. I need a total quote for all four

Excellent work by Raven. I highly recommend her.

Alteration of 2 pants

$40

Kew VIC, Australia

9th Jul 2024

Need 2 suit pants taken out, currently too tight on waist

Would love help with making a school formal dress

$150

Canterbury VIC, Australia

23rd May 2024

I have really wanted a neon pink/orange/coral dress colour however can't find in any styles that I like. Looking for someone who could potentially make me my dress on a budget. 100-200 dollar budget. Orange/pink dresses below is the colour I am hoping for and the black dress is the kind-of style I would be hoping for

I want to shorten my pants. Need clothing alterations.

$20

Camberwell VIC, Australia

23rd May 2024

I need to shorten 3 pants. I need to shorten the hems.

Shorten two pairs of trousers

$30

Balwyn VIC, Australia

21st May 2024

Shorten trousers a few inches

Change zipper of my shorts and sewing the zipper of other short

$30

Box Hill VIC, Australia

12th May 2024

Hi, I have two shorts. One needs the zipper to be changed and the other one needs sewing only.

Super nice people. The communication was easy and they finished the task before the time agreed.