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Recent Alterations reviews in South Brisbane

Wonderful service and great communication. Thanks Angela

I need alterations services

$30

Thank you!

Fixing the zip on our couch

$50

Amazing. Great service

Clothing Alterations

$100

Very happy with my suit alteration. Sue certainly knows what she’s doing and is very good at it! Would come to her again. Thanks Sue!

Women's suit alteration

$70

Alex did a fantastic job altering my dress for a friend’s wedding. Very quick turnaround as well! 10/10 recommend

Dress alteration

$50

Great job and friendly service.

Dress Alteration

$50

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

$35 - $90

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$35

median

$50

high

$90

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in South Brisbane

based on 54 reviews

4.96

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in South Brisbane

She was great, exceeded my expectations with my wedding dress. I’ll definitely be using her again!

Wedding dress alterations

$100

Speedy and a beautiful job on bridesmaid dress alteration. Would definitely recommend!

Dress alteration

$80

Great job and friendly service.

Dress Alteration

$50

Lizia did an amazing job with my wedding dress alterations. It was not an easy job as the dress is a double layer lace dress. She went above and beyond and provided helpful suggestions. Communication was easy and no delays. Thank you so much Lizia!!

Wedding dress alterations

$200

Thank you so much for sorting out my slip!

Dress alteration.

$100

Alex did a fantastic job altering my dress for a friend’s wedding. Very quick turnaround as well! 10/10 recommend

Dress alteration

$50

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

$50 - $112

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$50

median

$75

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$112

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in South Brisbane

based on 7 reviews

5

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in South Brisbane

Amazing job by Irina. Both of my shorts been done as I wanted. Definitely would recommend her service!

Shorten 2 shorts

$30

Thank you. 5-star Really good communication

Pants shortening

$90

Jean was a great communicator, she did an excellent job to a high quality in a short time period. I would highly recommend her to anyone else that requires alterations!

Sewing Alterations - Shorten Long Tops

$250

Heather was wonderful to deal with. A lovely lady who was prompt in her communication and an expert with completing my task. Extremely happy with Heather's work.

Shorten a sheet

$20

Lynette did a great job on my daughter’s formal dress. She was amazingly helpful and flexible! Highly recommend. Thanks Lynette! 😊

I need a formal dress shortened.

$150

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

$35 - $116

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$35

median

$50

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$116

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in South Brisbane

based on 7 reviews

4.86

6
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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 South Brisbane

Zipper replacement on pants

$20

Calamvale QLD, Australia

4th Jan 2025

The zipper on my chino pants have come off and I need to either get it replaced or have the zipper thing back on the zipper rails

Suit jacket alteration

$75

Yeronga QLD, Australia

4th Jan 2025

2 suit jackets for alteration

Elastic re done in child’s school skort

$30

Runcorn QLD, Australia

29th Dec 2024

The elastic in my daughter’s school pants is a bit tight. We need the elastic re done to be a bit looser. We have 2 shorts to be done.

Jeans Alterations

$15

Carina QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Need a pair of jean leg length shortened and re hemmed.

Clothes alteration - quick turnaround

$100

Greenslopes QLD 4120, Australia

19th Dec 2024

Some trousers, shorts, and dress to hem up and taken in. Hoping to get this done before Christmas. Job includes: Trousers to hem up Denims shorts to take in around waist/ bum area Dress to hem up and potentially taken in

Highly recommend - quick turnaround and so happy with the alterations!

Dry cleaning for wedding dress

$200

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

25th Nov 2024

My wedding dress is chosen by KYAH McPherson style which does not have any beads or stone or complicated fabric. It was a rainy day so the dress is done on the mud and wet grass. Need an affordable dry cleaner please. Thank you in advance

Clothing alterations - taking up hems of pants and tops

$80

Southeast Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

18th Nov 2024

I need help with minor alterations on a range of garments. This includes: Increasing the elastic waistband on two pairs of pants. Taking up the hem of a stretchy top. Reducing the halter neck part of a halter neck top to shorten the neckline. Removing the cuffs and hemming two pairs of leggings.

Sewing Alterations - Shorten Long Tops

$250

Carina QLD, Australia

12th Nov 2024

My wife has a total of 16 long tops that she needs shortened & hemmed. Very light material. Looking to get this done as soon as possible. We live in Carina, QLD and we can drop them off if you are close by.

Jean was a great communicator, she did an excellent job to a high quality in a short time period. I would highly recommend her to anyone else that requires alterations!

Pant alteration

$50

Annerley QLD, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Suit pants too long, need to shorten

Skirt alteration

$30

Dutton Park QLD, Australia

4th Nov 2024

This skirt needs to be taken in about 2 inches. Denim fabric. Price flexible. Happy to drop off and pick up. Dual layer with binding and a zip (see photos)

Irina did a beautiful job altering my skirt. Her knowledge and skills are evident. Would absolutely send her any future alterations I require!

I need to shorten 2 office trousers pants and 1 denim skirt.

$20

Holland Park QLD, Australia

19th Oct 2024

I have 2 trousers that needs to be shortened by few inches. I can give the exact measurement. I also need a denim skirt to be shortened by 1 inch.

Shorten 2 shorts

$30

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

12th Oct 2024

Just got two new shorts. Need to cut it a bit shorter as they are reaching my knees. I can delivery those to your place and then pick those up.

Amazing job by Irina. Both of my shorts been done as I wanted. Definitely would recommend her service!

I need a pair of pants shortened and hemmed

$15

Runcorn QLD, Australia

28th Sep 2024

I need a pair of pants shortened and hemmed

Shirt sleeves shortened

$50

Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

25th Sep 2024

Sleeves shortened and scrunches made out of leftover material

Clothing alterations

$50

Greenslopes QLD, Australia

3rd Sep 2024

Hem 3x pairs of trousers Replace button on 2x dresses (I have the button for one of the dresses) Install/fix zipper on jeans Stitch new hook and eye clasp on skirt Fix minor hole in knit dress

Amazing service! Thank you so much. Would definitely recommend 🙏🏼

2x Suit pants alteration.

$50

Fairfield QLD, Australia

2nd Sep 2024

I had 2x suits made for me. I have a prosthetic leg. The right suit leg was supposed to be wider on right leg to accommodate a prosthetic leg. The sewer thought it was an error and made both legs the same. So I require someone to unpick the right leg of both pants and make right leg wider as was originally wanted.

Skirt alterations

$40

Southeast Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

19th Aug 2024

I need a long skirt taken up and in at the waist.

Jean is a nice lady who did a great job altering my skirt. Highly recommend.

Alterations

$15

Yeronga QLD, Australia

17th Aug 2024

I have a pair of kids size 14 overalls that I cut off because they were too long in the leg for me ,I just wanted them hemmed up to the right length & some iron on patches ironed on to them.

Shorten length of dress

$50

Camp Hill QLD, Australia

31st Jul 2024

Shorten the length of my dress (too long)

Pants alteration

$10

Coorparoo QLD, Australia

6th Jul 2024

Alternate pans for training