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Recent Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Vicky was helpful, easy to deal with and did a great job

Small clothing alterations - fitzroy

$100

Great work, friendly and affordable.

Sewing alterations

$30

Sunny did such a beautiful job on my wedding dress. It seemed like a very big task which she finished very promptly.

Hem wedding dress

$200

Quick Response, On time and good work!

I need alterations services

$50

Zeena was incredible! Fast, friendly and so helpful! High quality work, thank you so much, highly recommend!

I need zip replaced for leather bag

$70

Zeena is incredible and very helpful with my requests. She is highly recommended.

Swimwear and pant alterations

$70

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

$30 - $95

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$30

median

$50

high

$95

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 134 reviews

4.96

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Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx

Sewing on Labels - School clothes

$120

What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in Melbourne

$19 - $60

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$19

median

$20

high

$60

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Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 3 reviews

5

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Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Fantastic work thank you! Exactly as requested

Dress alteration

$40

Amy was so lovely to deal with, very prompt too. Thank you

Dress Alterations

$100

Great service.

Dress alteration

$100

Shubha did an amazing job and finished my alterations in no time. Highly recommend

Dress alteration

$75

Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.

Dress alteration to make it smaller

$65

Amazing job! Completed quicker than asked! Highly recommend!

Dress alterations

$50

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

$47 - $102

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$47

median

$67

high

$102

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 17 reviews

5

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Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Melbourne

Fantastic, professional job and super fast! Thank you 😊

Hem (shorten) one pair of curtains

$50

Fast and careful completion of task. Thanks, Jenifer!

Curtains shortened

$30

Very happy with everything! Quick and efficient service, and was able to work around my schedule. Highly recommend Zeena’s services!

Need a pair of jeans professionally shortened

$25

Jenifer was fabulous, so fast and friendly, quality work

Shorten straps on linen top

$35

Fast and friendly

Shorten and slightly bring in pants.

$50

Great job Amy

Pants shortened

$12

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

$26 - $65

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$26

median

$50

high

$65

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Melbourne

based on 28 reviews

5

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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 Melbourne

Clothing alterations (suit, dress, jeans, more)

$500

Brunswick VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2024

Experienced tailor / seamstress needed to do alterations on a lot of clothes. Long term contract work. Can pay by the hour. Please quote for tasks: - Take up 1x Jeans (keep original hem) - Take up 1x evening gown with lining - Take up sleeves on 1x suit jacket with 4x buttons per side - Take in at waist 1x suit pants and - Take up straps on 1x summer dress

Saree Blouse Alteration

$30

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

30th Oct 2024

I needed someone to alter my Saree blouse by 1st November. The thin strap at the back is quite loose and I needed the padding fixed as well. I would really prefer someone who can do a pick up and drop off service for it and I’m willing to pay additional for it :)

Alterations

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2024

Need to alter my top (loose the arm holes)

URGENT DRESS ALTERATIONS

$50

Coburg VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Urgently need some minor alterations on a dress. Needed for a wedding this Saturday 26 OCT Straps to be shortened for better fit or turned into halter neck or Criss- cross back for more bust support. MAYBE slightly taken in at bust - depends on how the strap alterations change the fit stretchy sheer mesh, polyester fabric

Last minute alterations & finished very quickly. Polite & friendly.

Alteration

$40

Armadale VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Two pairs of pants altered.

Clothes alterations

$300

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2024

Big bag of clothing needing alterations

Alterations for pant

$15

Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2024

Need to shorten the length of the pant

Alterations of 2 or 3 costumes for Oktoberfest

$85

Brunswick VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2024

I need someone to take in x2 (alter size) oktober fest dresses as they are too big. These are for 2 people and would like to see if it is possible to make one bigger for a 3rd person

4 x jeans altered at the waist + a zip replaced/fixed on a dress

$150

Armadale VIC, Australia

7th Oct 2024

4 pairs of jeans need to be altered at the waist 1 dress zip needs to be fixed / replaced I have one to be tailored depending on price… legs shortened and taken in at the bust

Zip replaced on suitcase

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2024

need a zip replaced on a suitcase

2 jeans length alteration

$20

Carlton VIC, Australia

4th Oct 2024

I need jeans altered length and fitting

Clothing alterations to 3 pairs of shorts

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Oct 2024

I require some minor alterations to be made to 3 pairs of shorts. Basically the inner-leg seam ‘tapered’ in so they fit better. Seeking someone I can see on an ongoing ad-hoc basis for future clothing adjustments & alterations.

Natalia is incredible. Friendly, reliable & very good at her craft. Highly recommend!

New garment alteration, shortening Jacket arms and Pant legs

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2024

Flexible on pricing, I understand the price depends on the complexity of the work. Sleeve Length - Womens Suit Jacket x1 Sleeve Length - Womens Denim Jacket x 2 Pant Length - Flared Pants x 2 Blouse - Hidden snap at cleavage

Clothing alterations

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Sep 2024

Alterations/repairs on a few items of clothing 1 x jumpsuit (zip replaced) 1 x skirt (waist) 1 x skirt (waist & hem) 1 x shorts (waist) NO PIC but denim shorts 2 x trousers (waist) 1 x dress (button attached)

Pants shortening

$20

Southbank VIC, Australia

22nd Sep 2024

I need my two leather pants shortened

Shorten hem on t-shirts

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2024

I have accidentally ordered custom 10 t-shirts that are super long, tall fit. Need someone to just chop the hem and re-hem it with a cover stitch machine. Simple job.

Thank you so much, great job on hemming my t-shirts

Dress alterations

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2024

I would like this dress taken in slightly around the top of the bodice, sew in a push up bra and shortened. It is fully sequined. I live in South Yarra VIC. Open to all cost-effective suggestions. As I would be only wearing it once, I don't want to spend a fortune! Looking forward to hearing from you soon. - Due date: Flexible

Very helpful being able to pick up the dress and drop it back off.

Large zip replacement on cushion

$50

St Kilda VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2024

Broken zip on cushion. Need replaced asap and ready by Thursday June 25

Good communication and easy to deal with

I need to shorten 2 jeans (same model and size)

$30

St Kilda VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2024

I bought 2 jeans same model and size and need them to be shorten both exactly the same,

Adrian is very professional and great communication. Highly recommended

Sewing cushion covers with zippers

$120

Northcote VIC, Australia

14th May 2024

I am looking for an experienced seamstress who can cut and sew cushion covers. We would like to start by making cushions covers made for a single armchair (seat and back cushion). Fabric, foam, dacron and zipper will be provided.

Angela is an expert cushion maker and seamstress. Highly recommend her!