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Recent Alterations reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Well done Fatemeh. Hope the stitching will hold and last another 10 years to come!

Repair leather couch - hand sewing

$20

Worth the wait. thank you

Sew new outdoor cushions

$350

Giovanna was great! Will def use again

sewing simple items

$100

Fantastic job !!!! Goes above and beyond... thank you

I need alterations services on 10 pairs of pants

$120

Very happy 😊 thank you

Sewing machine

$10

Perfect exchange Jenny was amazing thank you!!

Someone to sew some caravan curtains.

$100

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

$45 - $129

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$45

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$85

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$129

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Outer East Melbourne

based on 43 reviews

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Madi is easy to deal with, very responsive and responsible. I satisfy with the work she has done for me. Thank you Madi!

Shorten length of a dress

$20

Shyam did a beautiful job shortening curtains for my home. These curtains were complicated as they had several layers of different fabric and the result is perfect! Outstanding communication during the process. Would strongly recommend Shyam to anyone. 11/10!

Shorten linen curtains

$43

Friendly and communicative

Allegation- shorten a black dress

$20

Giovanna - what a gem! Fast and brilliant. The lost art of sewing still exists and with a darling person. 😊

Shorten and hem pants

$45

Excellent service and communication! Shubha completed my task so quickly and was so helpful with posting the item back to me due to lockdown restrictions. Really appreciate it!

Alterations/shorten a dress

$20

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

$20 - $43

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$20

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$35

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$43

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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 Outer East Melbourne

I need someone to help hem some curtains and dresses.

$200

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

5th Feb 2025

I've got 6 windows (each with blockout and sheer) that need hemming - 3x 3m and 3x 2m window. The curtains are currently hemmed with iron on sticky tape and just need to be secured. Also a few dresses need the liner hemmed. I'm willing to pay per hour of your time. Would prefer for it to be done in my home.

Satin dress taken in 2 places ( cowl neck halter)

$40

Bayswater North VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2025

Satin halter neck dress already pinned take in at side / back and cowl neck shorten

Dress alteration

$50

Croydon VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

I need someone to alter my traditional dress. too long for me and also it is a straight cut if we can alter it to match my body type

Tailor 8 x Saree Blouses, 5 x falls

$50

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Need to have the below garments created for an event early April. I have the material for it ready. 5 x falls sewn 8 x blouses made Potential saree draping for 9 ppl on another date in Trawool VIC

Great communication, fantastic product.

Alternation/ shortening for chino pants

$20

Forest Hill VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2025

Require alterations or shortening for 2 new chino pants. Measurement to be provided, and pants can be delivered nearby location if the price is right.

Restich a suitcase zipper

$50

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Part of the suitcase zipper stitching has let go and needs re-stiching

Hem and sew fabric together to make a sheet

$150

Heathmont VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

Im making two drapes for my son’s bed. I have a roll of cotton fabric 17.2 m long and 1m wide. I need it to be made into two pieces measuring 4.3x2m. This will require the fabric to be cut into 4 equal pieces (measuring 4.3m long each), then joining two of them together to make a wider piece for each drape. I then need the edges hemmed/sewn over to prevent fraying. I have attached pictures of my inspiration, the roll of fabric, and a diagram of what I want done (the diagram is of one drape, but I will need it done twice for 2 drapes). I live in Heathmont (eastern Melbourne, Australia)

Amazing! went out of her way to pick up and deliver the product to me via train - she completed it in record time and cheaper than many other offers - and she did a perfect job! Thank you! Would 100% use again and recommend to anyone!

Seamstress/skilled Sewer

$200

Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

4th Jan 2025

I want some sewing done 1. 2 x cushions : would be great if had a contrasting pipe). 40cm x 40cm - I want the patterned front/white back 2. Replace the seat & back of an outdoor chair in white. All is in outdoor fabric which will be supplied. ( except binding). Wull also provide old to use as a pattern. Either re- use the existing zippers or you will need to source & I'll pay separately. Would prefer if possible someone local. See pictures for more info.

Dress Alterations

$500

Croydon VIC, Australia

31st Dec 2024

Alterations needed: Extend the size at the back of the dress so that it fits. May only need to go up one size. May need to be turned into a corset rather than a zip. Tulle fabric to be removed from the skirt of the dress and the neckline and sleeves. Possibly turn the dress into a mini once the other alterations are done.

HEM/ TAKE UP MY JUMPSUIT

$60

Wantirna VIC, Australia

5th Dec 2024

Hi, I need my jumpsuit taken up. Unfortunately the clothing alterations place i had booked and paid forgot to do the job so ive since collected the garment. Happy to meet anywhere to get this done ASAP. Thank you

Clothing Alterations: Tapered Pants to Slim Fit

$20

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

I have one pants that I need altered to a slimmer fit, not in the waist but the legs.

Thank you Meha for doing and outstanding job, I'll be back for more alterations 😀. Also appreciate being so flexible on timing. So glad to have found you, thanks once again.

Sewing material edging on a foam window cover for a campervan

$150

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

29th Nov 2024

I am making thin foam window covers to insulate from the sun and need the edges covered with material and the ability for magnet inserts to hold them in place. 7 windows in all.

Very helpful and pleasant to work with. Thank you Donna. :)

Sewer tie relocation

$1,000

Bayswater North VIC, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Need to relocate sewer tie for building. In Bayswater north

Sew this cushion

$50

Croydon North VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2024

Needs to be sewed back together and padding added to it.

Pants alteration

$10

Lilydale VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Pants need to be shortening

Suit alterations

$60

Mitcham VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2024

I have a a velvet suit jacket that I need taken up at the sleeves by the shoulders

Repair zippers for trousers

$50

Nunawading VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2024

I have two trousers for zip runners to be fixed and one for the zippers to be replaced.I will provide the replacement zippers.

Curtain hemming (I have hemming tape)

$5

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

27th Oct 2024

I have 22 meters of curtains that need to be hemmed. I have enough hemming tape to do the job and know the exact measurements needed to cut. If you prefer to use a sewing machine, that’s okay too. I don’t have a sewing machine. If you want me to deliver the curtains with 5km of Donvale, that can also be done. Thanks

Amazing work with really difficult curtains. Done a great job in a timely fashion. They look amazing

School dress hemmed affordable

$20

Knoxfield VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2024

need school dress taken up

Experienced sewers to sew ladies dresses

$30

Nunawading VIC, Australia

11th Sep 2024

Experienced sewers to sew ladies dresses Has patterns Lined Not precut Has to pick up fabric and deliver at Nunawading More work available in the future

Highly recommended