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Zeena was very friendly and really efficient. She did a fantastic job with hemming my pants.
I need alterations services
$50
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Zeena is incredible and very helpful with my requests. She is highly recommended.
Swimwear and pant alterations
$70
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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
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Zeena was a pleasure to deal with and also does a fantastic job. For any tradies needing something done to there work gear definitely go see zeena .. awesome work
Alteration
$40
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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
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Great work, friendly and affordable.
Sewing alterations
$30
What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Melbourne
$30 - $90
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$30
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$50
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$90
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"Annette was sensational! Prompt service with a smile! "
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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 - $81
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$19
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$47
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$81
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5
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"Professional service. Measurements for wedding suits. Thank you very much "
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"Krupa was fantastic- she did a great job fixing my clothes. She was friendly, so fast and my clothes look and fit ama..."
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"Amazing work! My knitted items look as good as new! Highly recommended for such quality work! 5+ stars! "
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Amazing job! Completed quicker than asked! Highly recommend!
Dress alterations
$50
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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
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Shubha did an amazing job and finished my alterations in no time. Highly recommend
Dress alteration
$75
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Great service.
Dress alteration
$100
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Amy was so lovely to deal with, very prompt too. Thank you
Dress Alterations
$100
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Fantastic work thank you! Exactly as requested
Dress alteration
$40
What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Melbourne
$37 - $102
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$37
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$55
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$102
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based on 14 reviews
5
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Great job Amy
Pants shortened
$12
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Fast and friendly
Shorten and slightly bring in pants.
$50
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Jenifer was fabulous, so fast and friendly, quality work
Shorten straps on linen top
$35
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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
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Fast and careful completion of task. Thanks, Jenifer!
Curtains shortened
$30
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Fantastic, professional job and super fast! Thank you 😊
Hem (shorten) one pair of curtains
$50
What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Melbourne
$25 - $62
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$40
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$62
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5
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"Brilliant! Professional, quick, friendly and a very skilled sewing patch up job. Highly recommended. "
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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.
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Jacket zipper repair
$50
Collingwood VIC, Australia
31st Aug 2024
I need a zip repaired on my jacket
Pants/jeans alterations
$20
Parkville VIC, Australia
30th Aug 2024
Need some jeans/pants altered and hemmed asap pls
Embroidery & clothing alterations
$200
Burnley VIC, Australia
30th Aug 2024
I have a jacket that needs: - an emblem sown on - someones name embroidered on the front - additional embroidery on the inside of the jacket - also need several pairs of jeans taken up - need the lining of a jacket arm fixed as well There will be more embroidery in the future so I'm looking for someone to work with for a lengthy period.
Dress alteration
$50
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
29th Aug 2024
I have ordered this dress online. It is size 14 and looking to alter it, to fit myself ( Size 8). ( take in around the waist and hem up I am assuming). Anytime in the coming week or two, for a wedding at the end of Sept. I live in Fitzroy and have a car and WFH so can do it during the week days. Thank you ps not me in the image- just another reference shot of how it sits
REPAIR OR REPLACE ZIPPER , THAT ZIPS 2 MATTRESS TOGETHER
$400
Melbourne VIC, Australia
27th Aug 2024
REPAIR OR REPLACE ZIP WHICH ZIPS 2 MATTRESS TOGETHER If you cannot do it this week, early next week will be fine
Alterations to clothing
$50
North Melbourne VIC, Australia
26th Aug 2024
I am currently exclusively breastfeeding my 12 week old son and would like some zips to be sewn on either side of the breasts for easy access to my dresses. Alterations. - 3 or 4 dresses (see examples below: traditionally called an ‘Abaya’ - Add zips to either side of the breasts so my son can easily access them for breastmilk. Will provide my dresses but not the zips. Please add those costs to the quote Examples of the traditional dresses have been added (they aren’t the exact ones in the photos)
Experienced dress maker, to alter a wedding dress. Proven experience.
$200
Melbourne VIC, Australia
23rd Aug 2024
New wedding dress needing adjustment to length.
Replace zip on my fake leather pants preferably colour black
$20
Docklands VIC, Australia
21st Aug 2024
My fake leather look black coloured pants have a silver zip that’s broken I want it completely replaced with a black coloured zip preferably or silver
Alterations
$40
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
20th Aug 2024
I need someone to hem my jeans
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Amazing work and communication!!
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
REPAIR OR REPLACE ZIP TO JOIN 2 BEDS TOGETHER
$400
Melbourne VIC, Australia
16th Aug 2024
REPAIR OR REPLACE ZIP TO JOIN 2 BEDS TOGETHER
Need zipper replaced on work jeans
$20
Docklands VIC, Australia
14th Aug 2024
Did start removing the broken zipper myself, and quickly realised this was not a job for me! I can drop the jeans to you,(provided your local) I can also supply the new zipper if necessary..
Alterations
$100
Melbourne VIC, Australia
10th Aug 2024
dress alterations silk - hem and backless
Mend broken pant zips
$100
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
9th Aug 2024
I have 4 x pairs of pants that need mending. All of them have a broken zip and 2 x of them need a hem mended as well.
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$5
Southbank VIC, Australia
8th Aug 2024
Hi Lovely Dressmakers, I need a quote on how much are you charging to remove 2 layers of hard tulle from my dress (body & skirt) then replace it with 2 layers of soft tulles that I bought separately. The dress is needed by 7 September, happy to take the dress & tulles to your place/shop. Attached below are images of the dress & tulles that I want sewn to the dress. The flower layer will be sandwiched in between the dusty rose satin inner layer and the pink pearl tulle outermost layer. Thank you.
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
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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,
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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.
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Angela is an expert cushion maker and seamstress. Highly recommend her!
Dress making for bridesmaid
$5
Toorak VIC, Australia
24th Apr 2024
I need a bridesmaid dress to be mafe urgently. If you can help please message me with your offer.
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Great couturier, friendly, super experienced, reliable with excellent eyes for details. Highly recommended A++++
Hem 4 x t shirts (shorten)
$60
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
19th Apr 2024
I just bought 4 brand new t shirts. Unfortunately I am one of the people who are not a size medium but not a large. Looking for the shirts to be shortened and hemmed approx an inch
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Great work. Very quick, great communication and pricing