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Recent Alterations reviews in South East Melbourne

Jennifer did a great job. Curtains are all neat and hanging in place. Thank you!

Curtains hemmed.

$80

I am happy with her work. Will now use Amy for all future alterations.

I need alterations services

$40

Very nice..love her work..will refer her to everyone..completed the task before time..

Curtains sewing

$100

Great service, super quick and helpful A++

Numbers sewn on football jumpers x 2

$60

2nd time coming to Gina to get my partners suit vest resized. Great communication, quick work and looks absolutely perfect. Thanks again Gina!

Suit vest resized

$60

She did a very good job. I have to drive all the way to the city. But it was worth it. Highly recommended.

Pant alteration

$20

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

$30 - $100

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$30

median

$61

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$100

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in South East Melbourne

based on 53 reviews

4.96

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in South East Melbourne

Sara was wonderful to work with. She altered the hem and shoulder straps of my wedding dress. Thank you Sara!

Wedding Dress alterations

$250

Thank you so much, Shubha communicates well & did a good job with my dress, very happy

Dress alteration -shortened

$20

Meha was amazing and efficient! With a week until my wedding she pulled off the impossible and not only did my alterations but also made everything fit and look perfect!

Wedding dress altered at hips and bust

$10

Absolutely delightful to deal with

Dress alteration

$70

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

$29 - $110

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$29

median

$85

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$110

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in South East Melbourne

based on 5 reviews

4.6

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in South East Melbourne

Thank you so much, Shubha communicates well & did a good job with my dress, very happy

Dress alteration -shortened

$20

Professional,Highly recommended

Need Shorten curtains by about 3 inches

$100

Very happy with Christine’s professional service.

Shortening sheer curtains

$100

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

$15 - $100

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$15

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$30

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$100

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in South East Melbourne

based on 4 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:

Clothing alteration service - 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, like selecting between chinos or khakis, before choosing or customising a pattern and cutting out the pieces. 

Then, these clothes or dress alterations near you will 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.

Clothing alteration service - 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, formal pants repair near you, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations near you, a professional tailor 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 alteration service - 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 near you to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. 

Clothing adjustments and shirt alterations 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 alteration service - clothing repairs

When your favourite dress or your slim or skinny jeans break, you don’t have to throw them away. Get professional clothes repair services near you 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 South East Melbourne

Clothing alteration - Add detachable shoulder strap to dress

$10

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Add simple detachable shoulder straps to silk dress. Happy to order and provide straps if easier. Photos attached of dress and type of strap I’m thinking.

Tailoring of toshak

$50

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Need a tailor who can stitch toshak and some cushions.

Bridesmaid dress alterations

$150

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Length taken up Waist tucked in Leg split heightend

Cut and hem curtains and sheers

$5

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Need two curtains cut and hemmed: 1. Blackout curtain (thick material) – 630 cm wide. 2. Sheer curtain – 630 cm wide. Please ensure to cut and hem to the required height.

Sew lining in a dress!

$50

Berwick VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

I need full lining to be sewn into a long sleeve maxi dress. I would like the lining to sit at my wrists and to my ankles, preferably in a light cotton fabric to match the ivory coloured dress. The dress already has a short lining from the waist to the knees which would need to be removed. Also, a piece of loop has come loose and would like that to be sewn back onto the dress. I can provide fabric if needed, or you can add it onto the price.

Skilled Sewer/Seamstress Needed - Magnetic Flyscreen Door

$100

Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

Seeking an experienced sewer to create a custom magnetic flyscreen door for our canvas camper trailer. We’re a small camper trailer manufacturer based in Oakleigh, Victoria. Necessary: - Must have your own sewing equipment - Responsible for sourcing all necessary materials - Comfortable working with delicate fabrics -Capable of creating your own pattern -Willingness to follow detailed instructions -Open to making adjustments based on feedback Preferred but not required: -The ability to visit our factory to take accurate measurements and gain a clear understanding of the job. This project starts with a prototype, and if successful, there’s potential for additional orders. If you’re confident in your craftsmanship and ready for this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

2 school dresses hems taken up

$35

Berwick VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2025

2 school dresses taken up

Sew a zipper into a costume

$50

Mount Waverley, Victoria

20th Jan 2025

I've got a fleece costume and need a zipper sewn in, would you also be able to provide a white zipper for it?

Very happy with the work Alison did, especially as it was not the easiest sewing task!

Patches machine sewn on leather vest front and back

$50

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Need 5 patches sewn onto vest asap

Clothing/ Costume alterations

$50

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Looking for a dress maker to add some metallic purple and yellow Lycra type material to a already silver top

Pick up industrial sewing machine from 1 place and deliver it

$50

Doveton VIC, Australia

7th Jan 2025

Looking from someone who can pick industrial sewing machine from doveton and deliver it to Mount Waverley. Little knowledge of how to handle industrial sewing machine while picking up and drop off would be great.

Overlocking stitch done on clothes

$20

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2025

I have 2 pairs of sweatpants that need to be altered; shortened and overlocking stitch done

Sew in extensions removal

$500

Officer VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

I need sew in extensions taken out of my hair. Hair is also matted in a few areas

Tailoring a lehenga

$25

Narre Warren, Victoria

2nd Jan 2025

I am looking to get a lehenga altered (bead work is fairly thick) as it is too big & bunching up at the waist. Potentially will need some alterations on the top as well. There are two that will need the same alteration.

Sew up a small section of a leather sofa

$50

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

Need a small section of leather lounge/coach to be sewn up. I have never used such services for upholstery repairs, so please make your offers. Happy to drop this section off for repairs and pick it up, if that is easier.

Sew a waterproof cover for an outside seat cushion

$100

Balla Balla Ward VIC, Australia

13th Dec 2024

I have a single sized foam mattress that I need a waterproof cover sewn for, ideally with a zip or similar on the back side so that it is fully waterproof as it will be kept outside

5 fabric piece, sewn with magnets

$175

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2024

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Excellent attention to detail and quick turn around. Highly recommend.

Clothing alterations, hem on a dress that has a trim.

$30

Cranbourne East VIC 3977, Australia

9th Dec 2024

Need a hem taken up on a linen dress. It has a white wavy trim which is stitched in the middle and also around (wavy) the trim.

Alterations on pants. cut and shorten

$40

Narre Warren South, VIC

30th Nov 2024

3 pairs of pants to cut and shorten to a specific length