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Recent Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

Excellent fast job

Alterations needed on 1 pair of jeans

$60

Prompt response to my task listed. Very polite and personable. Job completed in a timely manner. Very easy to work with. Great service.

Sewing 2 flat sheets together

$30

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

$20 - $100

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$20

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$50

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$100

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in West Melbourne

based on 80 reviews

4.86

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

She was really helpful and was able to accommodate my last minute needs and the dress came out just as I wanted it. Highly recommend!

Evening dress alteration

$50

Thank you!

Dress alteration

$40

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

Love working with Adriana, she is fantastic and understood the vision I wanted for my daughters dress. Highly recommended for any alterations!

Wedding and bridesmaid dress alterations

$400

Deepthi really cares about communicating with the customer so you reach the best outcome possible for your alteration. Her quality of work is fantastic.

Dress alterations

$50

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

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

$39 - $70

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$39

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$60

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$70

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in West Melbourne

based on 8 reviews

5

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in West Melbourne

Drek was great to work with - good communication and turnaround was within timeframes requested

Shorten 4 x curtains

$120

Thank you so much. Would recommend Jenifer and her services any time. She did a great job on our curtains.

Seamstress - required for curtain shortening

$40

Provided great service and communication and completed task as expected.

5 pairs of linen curtains shortened in the Point Cook area

$100

Krupa was magnificent to deal with - punctual, kind and professional. She has an eye for detail, knows how to elevate styles and most importantly is a proficient seamstress!

Shorten sleeve length and neckline alteration

$99

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

$57 - $116

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$57

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$60

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$116

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in West Melbourne

based on 6 reviews

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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 West Melbourne

Repair sewing machine

$30

Tarneit VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Repair brother 2600 sewing machine needle not going down

Move sewing machine.

$150

Newport VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2025

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George is now my go-to, he’s friendly, efficient & communicative. Highly recommend!

Jeans Length Alteration

$20

Tarneit VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2025

Alter the length of jeans keeping the original hem

Fix/Sew much loved Jellycat bunny

$50

Yarraville VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a very talented sewer to fix a much loved bunny. See pics for details. It needs new fabric on its feet and ears. I can source a similar type fabric, or if you have some samples you can show me, happy for you to provide. It’s a small area so won’t need much. Thanks so much!

Super quick, great communication and beautiful product. Thank you!

Fix zipper on jeans

$30

Williams Landing VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2025

I have a small zipper on jeans that needs repairing. I would like quotation to repair/replace with a similar zip.

Sew 4 table clothes

$200

West Footscray VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Needing someone to sew 4 seperate table clothes with a layered raffle

Need 2 pants altered

$50

Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

Hi, need 2 pants altered. Need them shortened and elasticated at waist , I have sample .

Hem Sheer Curtains

$5

Laverton VIC 3028, Australia

19th Jan 2025

I bought and installed Freedom Sheer Curtains. Approx 8M wide and need fbe bottom hemmed as it is too long at the moment

Callan was fantastic to work with. He has a broad range of skills and managed to complete the task in a very short amount of time. Very happy with his service. Thanks.

Alteration to bench seat cover

$50

Tarneit VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2025

We have a foam for bench seat and we have got cover made but it needs alterations.

Professional Alterations & Customisation (Bulk Order)

$5

Point Cook VIC, Australia

14th Jan 2025

Professional Alterations & Customisation (Bulk Order) Looking for a highly skilled tailor or seamstress for multiple clothing alterations and transformations. Every piece needs to be professionally finished, cleanly stitched, and store-bought quality—no bulky seams or rushed work. If you don’t have experience in high-end tailoring, this job is not for you. I will provide all necessary materials (zips, elastics, trims, etc.), so you only need to focus on precise tailoring. Alterations & Customisation Needed: • Waistband adjustments – Fixing loose elastic on pants & skirt • Taking in garments – Dresses, skirts, and pants to be fitted 1-2 sizes smaller • Shortening items – One dress and top to be cropped to the perfect length Transformations: • Reshaping pants into flared styles but keeping logo intact • Converting sparkly pants into a strapless A-line dress • Converting The North Face pants into a mini skirt, keeping the waistband and logo intact • Turning a workout long top into a fitted tennis dress with built-in shorts Sequin Set: • Altering a skirt to have a back split for better movement • Redesigning a sequined top and skirt into a more flattering style with back straps and a split • Jacket Alterations: • Four jackets (knit, fluffy, denim, and cotton) need to be taken in and resized for a better fit • Two jackets cropped slightly for a more fitted look Who I’m Looking For: • Professional tailor or seamstress with experience in detailed alterations • Must have a keen eye for precision and high-end garment finishing • Fast turnaround preferred, but quality is the top priority Payment & Pricing: • Competitive pricing for bulk work • Willing to pay fairly for professional craftsmanship—no shortcuts Can drop off and pick up items.

Alteration- 2 pants 1 blazer (sleeves)

$50

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2025

Alteration- 2 jeans and 1 blazer jacket (sleeves)

Jeans and cotton pants alteration

$50

Truganina VIC, Australia

7th Jan 2025

Need to alter 3 pairs of pants(Jeans and cotton)

Alter school uniform

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Reduce length of school uniform and make it more fitting , quite loose

Sewing machine repair

$100

Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Hi, I’ve a sewing machine where the needle is stuck and is not moving at all. Can that be fixed? It’s a Merritt machine.Thanks

Sewing tool rolls

$50

Laverton VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Sewing tool roll for circus equipment Handstand products

Basic trouser alterations

$100

Williamstown VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2024

I have four pairs of trousers I need taking up. I also have some pairs I'd like to be taken from a size 10 to a size 8, but I know this might not be possible!

Tailoring

$50

Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2024

Hey taskers! I need a tailor who can fix up some small rips in some clothes. 1. Jacket pocket hole (very small) --> $3 2. Shorts crotch hole (very small) + side hole (very small) --> $5 3. Pant crotch hole (medium) --> $15 4. Pant rips x 3 --> $25 I can come to you!!!

Great to work with Tanya! Super happy with the clothes she altered

Dress altered

$50

Altona VIC 3018, Australia

22nd Dec 2024

I have a dress which I purchased online, unfortunately it’s just a tad too wide. I need it taken in, it’s a double lined linen dress

Need two pair of pants altered by Monday

$60

Sunshine VIC, Australia

21st Dec 2024

I need two pair of work pants altered/tailored.

I highly recommend and I’ll definitely be returning for any future needs!