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Recent Alterations reviews in ACT

Great service, very happy with the work

Sewing Buttons

$30

Rachel was super responsive and it was really easy to organise a time that worked for us both. She had a great idea for how to alter my dress and I love the final product! Thank you

Dress alterations

$40

What a nice cheerful and welcoming person Rachel is. Good job and well done

Alterations

$50

Good neat job. I highly recommend Anchal to take up blockout curtains.

Sewing - taking up curtains

$100

Anchal did a great thing.

Sewing ribbons on Duvet covers, hemming.

$300

I love the cushion covers Rachel made. Super neat, skillful sewing and consideration of details. They look beautiful!. The trouser alterations were also great, and she offered me good advice! It was easy to work with Rachel, she was flexible with my uncertain pickup time, which meant the job was handed over after the completion date. No problem. Highly recommend Rachel for this type of work. Thanks !!

I need sewing

$100

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in ACT

$34 - $120

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$34

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$75

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$120

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in ACT

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Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in ACT

Thank you Carmel - task completed as requested. :)

Sewing - take in school trousers by 5cm at waist

$20

Elaine did a fantastic job making cat paws for school book week. Very happy with the result and a very happy child! Highly recommend Elaine.

Sew some paws for school book week by Thursday.

$100

What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in ACT

$42 - $125

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$42

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$80

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$125

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Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services in ACT

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in ACT

Easy communication and happy with the alterations, thank you!

Casual Dress Alterations

$5

Rachel was super responsive and it was really easy to organise a time that worked for us both. She had a great idea for how to alter my dress and I love the final product! Thank you

Dress alterations

$40

Faiqa was absolutely amazing to work with and the quality of her work is fantastic. Faiqa took on time sensitive alterations on a corset backed ball gown. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of alterations, her communication throughout the process, pricing, and shes just lovely. 10/10!

Wedding dress alteration within 3 weeks

$5

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

$5 - $22

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$5

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$5

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$22

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in ACT

She did a good job 2 Heming pant and and fix up problem with waist no waist that was to big for me made it right and hem pants up for 3 pants and she will to fix up and issued done

Pants need to be shorten

$30

Lea is highly professional with a sharp eye for detail. With clear communication, and problem solving skills, I strong recommend Lea.

Shortening and sewing curtains

$150

Very happy with the results would recommend to Anyone.

Dress hems shortened

$60

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

$37 - $119

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$75

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Recent Alterations tasks in ACT

Alterations Hem 3 trousers

$50

Gilmore ACT, Australia

17th Mar 2025

I can bring to you in Tuggeranong area measure and hem 3 pairs of trousers, alternatively welcome to come to mine and do and can pay an extra $20 for this

Clothing Alterations

$100

Denman Prospect ACT, Australia

15th Mar 2025

My wife and I are looking for an experienced tailor or seamstress to handle alterations for a range of clothing, including trousers, jeans, suits, business shirts and dresses. I would start off with one or two items and then have more follow on work if I’m happy with the results. Specifically I am looking for: hemming, shirt sleeve alterations, and suit adjustments. Would love someone with experience in tailoring or alterations who can provide quality work with attention to detail. Happy to drop off and pick up (within reason) or if you would like to collect. Let me know your experience, availability, and pricing.

Workers wanted tailoring

$5

Belconnen ACT, Australia

13th Mar 2025

Workers wanted in opal alterations In Belconnen if you know how to creat,altering, and repairing garments. They work with a wide range of fabrics and materials, including silk, wool, cotton, and leather, and are skilled at using various tools and techniques to create custom-fitted clothing if you know this please contact me WE ARE HIRING 📣📣 Full-time and Part-time Tailors and Customer Service Staff! Join our friendly team of expert tailors in Belconnen. Forward your resume including any relevant experience and availability to admin@opalalterations.com.au . Requirements: - Experience in one or more of the following: sewing, garment repair, alterations, fashion design and/or tailoring - Be able to work as part of a team - Responsible and great work ethics

Clothing alterations

$40

Russell ACT 2600, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Pants too baggy, want them slightly more fitted and taken up length wis Inner Canberra only

Clothing alterations x12 garments

$80

Canberra Airport ACT, Australia

4th Mar 2025

About 12 garments of clothing requiring alterations

Sewing pillows

$10

Turner ACT, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Looking for some pillows to be made - I have the material

Sewing job, 6 zippers 4 inside corner stitches

$100

Fisher ACT 2611, Australia

1st Mar 2025

need bit of sewing done as soon as possible 6, 60cm zippers 4 60cm inside corner switches have equipment to do here or happy to drop off anywhere in Canberra.

Portacot zipper has come off and some stitching repaired.

$100

Calwell ACT 2905, Australia

11th Feb 2025

Zipper has come off and stitching needs to be fixed.

I need someone to sew together two patches and make a tag

$20

Crace ACT, Australia

10th Feb 2025

I have two fabric patches that need sewing together to make a tag / key ring type thing. Patches are thick and requires sewing machine.

Really responsive and great job

Measure and hem curtains

$750

Hughes ACT 2605, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Measure curtains to graze above carpet. Hem curtains. Connect curtain panels. 3 rooms. 4 sheer panels and 4 curtain panels in each room. 1 panel is 127 cm wide. If possible, create a long ties from the offcuts of the heavy curtains.

Measure and Hem curtains

$750

Hughes ACT 2605, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Measure curtains to graze above carpet. Hem curtains. Connect curtain panels. 3 rooms. 4 sheer panels and 4 curtain panels in each room. 1 panel is 127 cm wide. If possible, create a long ties from the offcuts of the heavy curtains.

Sewing machine service

$30

Campbell ACT, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Service a Janome sewing machine

Sewing: Machine embroidery date on shirts

$100

Latham ACT, Australia

26th Jan 2025

Hi - I am looking for someone to help me update the year on some school shirts and jerseys from 2024 to 2025. The height of font approximately 1cm, string is white. If possible, Id love for this to be completed before the term starts, so little persons firends dont realise they are second hand. I am happy to unpick the 4s, but need your help adding back the 5's. The shirts can be picked up in Latham, or I can deliver it anywhere north of the lake (LBG). (Note re allergies This is a cat household so no matter what I do, they will still have cat hair on them)

Uniform alteration

$20

Denman Prospect ACT, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Need to hem up my daughter's school uniform.

Kitty did a great job and was very responsive. Will definitely use her services again.

Men suit alterations

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Men Suit alteration . Waist , circufrance and sleeve

Sewing Bed Sheets (king size sheets / cut into smaller cot size)

$5

Canberra ACT, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Seeking someone to sew 40 x small size (between cot & single bed size) linen sheets. White cotton or cotton polyester. $4 per sheet. Flexible. + some other articles of bed linens

Faiqa's communication was well above expectation. I required hemming for my linens, and she was able to complete the task ahead of the deadline and flexible with my collecting them.

I need fabric curtains shortened and hemmed

$200

Chisholm ACT, Australia

18th Jan 2025

I have some fabric curtains that need to be trimmed and hemmed

Sew button up shirt (hawaiian style). I can provide the fabric

$20

Gordon ACT, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Looking for someone to sew hawaiin style button up shirts. Multiple shirts and sizes required (roughly 17) however all unisex. I will provide the fabric (something from spotlight) and buttons. After a cost per shirt

Sew 2 curtains together and take up x 2

$50

Canberra CBD ACT 2601, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Hi. I just bought 2 pairs of curtains from ikea. I want to sew them together to make 2 curtains out of 4. I then want to take them up 4.5cm. I can bring them to you anywhere in Canberra. Thanks.

Faiqa did a wonderful job altering my curtains for a reasonable price and the job was done quickly. A very happy customer.

Sew small bits of fabric together to make a mini patchwork

$100

Griffith ACT, Australia

10th Oct 2024

I have a collection of my children’s baby clothes that I would like cut into squares and sewn together to create a small patchwork quilt that I can frame. If someone can bring a sewing machine I don’t think it would take very long

Fiona was very efficient and got the job done so quickly!

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in ACT

Jacket alteration

$40

O'Connor ACT, Australia

13th Apr 2022

I would like someone to help me take out the old elastic from the hem of a jacket as it is old and has lost all its elasticity, and replace it with fresh elastic

Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in ACT

Suit Trouser Alteration

$20

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

22nd Feb 2023

Hi all I have three suit trousers that are slightly too long for me (fit and waist are fine). I require the length of the legs to be professionally tailored up. Price negotiable. Cheers - Due date: Flexible

Recent School Uniform Alterations tasks in ACT

School uniform adapted

$150

Canberra ACT, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I'm looking for a dressmaker who can make a special school uniform for a 5 year old who requires flat seams using bamboo fabric (I will supply). Also want shorts to be adapted without an elastic band - like a yoga style seamless band?

Sewing - take in school trousers by 5cm at waist

$20

Nicholls ACT, Australia

12th Aug 2024

Take in school trousers by 5cm at waist. Must be experienced sewer. Please collect and return.

Thank you Carmel - task completed as requested. :)

Uniforms school

$30

Kaleen ACT, Australia

27th May 2024

School uniforms button zip

School uniforms repair

$30

Kaleen ACT, Australia

27th May 2024

Hems button zip2 uniforms

School dress hem and taking in

$50

Molonglo Valley ACT, Australia

10th Jan 2023

2 x school dresses that need hemming and taking in slightly in the sides

Sew some paws for school book week by Thursday.

$100

Hughes ACT, Australia

15th Aug 2022

See some paws for school book week. I have all the materials which I’ve cut out so they are ready to sew. I don’t have a machine so can’t see them myself. I need you to pick up the items and then drop off by Wednesday evening this week. - Due date: Before Thursday, 18 August 2022

Elaine did a fantastic job making cat paws for school book week. Very happy with the result and a very happy child! Highly recommend Elaine.

Replace zipper on a school bag.

$100

Page ACT 2614, Australia

6th Feb 2022

Replace zipper on a school bag. - Due date: Flexible

School uniform dress to be taken up

$10

Harrison ACT, Australia

11th Jan 2022

School uniform dress to be taken up - Due date: 28/01/22

Take in school shorts by 1 inch each side x 2

$30

Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

7th Nov 2021

Take in 2 pairs of school shorts by 1 inch each side on waist. Collect and drop off.

40 choir robes made for school choir

$9,999

Acton ACT, Australia

30th Jul 2021

I need a quote for 40 choir robes, sizes xs to xl. Approx 3 meters of fabric per robe. Looking for next year.

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in ACT

Dress alterations

$30

Belconnen Town Centre ACT 2617, Australia

4th Dec 2024

Dress hemmed 4 inches. Not lined and simple hem. Can drop off and pick up between 8-3:30pm Material - silk/satin

Dress alternations

$120

Banks ACT, Australia

17th Nov 2024

To change a side split in an evening gown.

Wedding dress alteration within 3 weeks

$5

Monash ACT, Australia

27th Mar 2024

I have my wedding dress, which has just arrived, that needs some alterations. It is corset backed. Currently the corset needs to be taken in 1 inch on either side. So 2 inch total. One strap could also be shortened (I have scoliosis so my shoulders are wonky). My wedding is Saturday 13 April this year as we had to move the date up. So only 3 weeks to get this done. Im happy to pay a bit extra given its a rush job. Im based in Monash but am happy to drop the dress off anywhere in Canberra and collect when ready.

Faiqa was absolutely amazing to work with and the quality of her work is fantastic. Faiqa took on time sensitive alterations on a corset backed ball gown. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of alterations, her communication throughout the process, pricing, and shes just lovely. 10/10!

Dress alteration

$55

Kingston ACT, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Hello! I have a dress that I’d love to wear to a bridal shower this Sunday but it needs some alteration. It’s quite a boxy cut, and I’m happy for it to stay boxy, so I’m hoping it’s not too complicated to bring in both side seams so it’s smaller and perhaps the top shoulder seams so the drop waist sits slightly higher. Photo of the dress, and of the inside seams is attached. :)

Dress Alteration

$50

Reid ACT, Australia

23rd Jan 2024

I have a dress that's running a little bit too big for me. Need to shorten the dress and smaller the chest area. Location: City 2601. Can drop it off if you're located near city, otherwise price includes pick-up & drop off. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024

Need help with dress alterations

$50

Bruce ACT, Australia

20th Jan 2024

I bought a dress from Portmans and need to have it restyled and alterered. Would also appreciate recommendations as to what I can do with it but I do have somewhat of an idea. I’m happy to negotiate the price for a good job. - Due date: Flexible

Two dress alterations, taking in and hem

$15

Canberra ACT, Australia

28th Jan 2023

Two uniforms, need taken in and hem shortened - Due date: Before Monday, 30 January 2023

Dress alterations

$100

Kaleen ACT 2617, Australia

6th Dec 2022

Need a formal - style pleated dress altered to be smaller, by next Friday 16 Dec - Due date: Before Friday, 16 December 2022

Wedding dress altered

$250

New South Wales 2620, Australia

25th Jun 2022

Hello I need my wedding dress altered to my size (it’s already pretty close). It is also still to long. There is no lace, embellishments or anything like that on the dress. Hopefully it’s an easy one. I can come drop it off. - Due date: Before Thursday, 25 August 2022

Wedding dress alterations

$100

Belconnen ACT, Australia

10th May 2022

My wedding dress needs to be hemmed and taken in before thr 21st may - Due date: Before Saturday, 21 May 2022

Dress alterations

$75

Molonglo ACT 2611, Australia

15th Mar 2022

I'm looking for a seamstress to alter a sequin formal dress, adding a zip and taking it in a little. Happy to negotiate price, as I have no idea what the going rate for something like this is. - Due date: Before Saturday, 19 March 2022

Casual Dress Alterations

$5

Lyneham ACT, Australia

2nd Mar 2022

I have 2 dresses that I want to shorten and was hoping to find someone that won't charge $30-$35 for each.

Easy communication and happy with the alterations, thank you!

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Molonglo ACT 2611, Australia

31st Jan 2022

I was hoping to get a very rough idea of how much it will cost to get a wedding dress altered. The dress is a calla Blanche - Kyla dress. It is a sheath crepe dress with some lace detail in the bust area. I am on a budget and I am buying a dress about 3 sizes too big. Will you be able to alter the dress for me? Would be great if you can let me know how much roughly. The wedding is not until 22/10/2022. - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$75

Majura ACT 2609, Australia

4th Dec 2021

Attaching small size extra fabric to a dress - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 6th Dec 2021

Dress alterations

$200

Kambah ACT, Australia

13th Nov 2021

A second hand wedding dress, needs taking in at the bodice and shortening of skirt. For school formal - Due date: Before Tuesday, 30th Nov 2021

Wedding dress alterations

$300

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

5th Sep 2021

wedding dress alterations

Wedding dress alterations

$200

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

28th Jun 2021

Looking for someone to alter my wedding dress which is highly sequinned with a lot of lace. Wedding in November 2021. Only need the hem taken up.

Dress alterations

$40

Braddon ACT, Australia

3rd Jun 2021

I have a linen smock dress that I would like to bring in a bit on the top and add some big buttons to at the back.

Rachel was super responsive and it was really easy to organise a time that worked for us both. She had a great idea for how to alter my dress and I love the final product! Thank you

Dress alteration

$80

Crace ACT 2911, Australia

21st Apr 2021

Would like a dress altered with only a couple of days turnaround time if possible. It’s a boned dress that I need taken in at the bodice (but not the waist) by about 1.5cm either side. Very delicate fabric and could be quite fiddly and hard to do with limited time. I’m very anxious about ruining the dress as it was very expensive.

Dressmaker for wedding dress alterations - consult

$50

Braddon, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

18th Apr 2021

Hi. I'm getting married in October and I have a vintage dress (made in 1970s) that I need altered. Id love to sit down with an experienced dressmaker and see what they can be done to it so it fits me better. Offer is for initial consultation only

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in ACT

I need fabric curtains shortened and hemmed

$200

Chisholm ACT, Australia

18th Jan 2025

I have some fabric curtains that need to be trimmed and hemmed

Tailoring - Suit pants hemmed and jacket sleeves shortened

$200

Barton ACT 2600, Australia

28th Oct 2024

I have 2 pairs of pants (1 suit pant, 1 jeans) that need to be hemmed. I have 1 suit jacket that needs the sleeves shortened very slightly. I'm only in town for 1 day, so will need measure and pin in the morning (Barton), and finished clothes dropped of same day.

Shorten t shirts

$80

Calwell ACT, Australia

5th Oct 2024

I have lengthy t shirts that need shortening. I'm looking at 10 done.

Shorten/hem pants & skirt

$30

Frenchville, QLD

5th Sep 2024

Help with shortening a skirt and a pair of pants. From what I can tell they both should be able to be cut straight across - I just don’t have the right scissors! Not urgent just let me know your availability!

Tara was fantastic at explaining everything and super helpful - definitely recommend 😊

Shorten basic t-shirts

$30

Kambah ACT, Australia

24th Jun 2024

I’m looking to get some t-shirts shortened. The number that I get shortened is tbc, but I’m keen to know how much per t-shirt and whether there is someone in the area that could do it. Thanks!

Jeans shortening

$40

Canberra ACT, Australia

26th Mar 2024

shorten hem of jeans today or early tomorrow (Thur 28th)

Shortening the sleeves on my two denim jackets

$50

Coombs ACT, Australia

29th Dec 2023

Two denim jackets have long sleeves that need to be shortened. - Due date: Flexible

Shorten the length of 5 "Polo" type men's shirts

$25

Canberra ACT, Australia

18th Dec 2023

I bought 5 new polo shirts from Rivers to replace old ones. However, the length of the new shirts is considerably longer than the old ones. Would like to shorten the new shirts by about 2 inches. - Due date: Flexible

Shorten hem of tshirt

$10

Bruce ACT, Australia

20th Oct 2023

I am looking for someone to make a cotton tshirt shorter

Curtain shortening

$150

Kingston ACT, Australia

20th Oct 2023

Hemming three sets of curtains. Standard fabric (ie. Not blackout). Needs about 30cm taken off the bottom in each. - Due date: Flexible

Shorten the length of trousers

$10

Kingston ACT, Australia

5th Oct 2023

I need to shorten the length of trousers. - Due date: Flexible

Help shorten the coat length

$20

Franklin ACT, Australia

4th Sep 2023

The sleeve length and the length of the coat needs to be shortoned

Dress hems shortened

$60

Kambah ACT, Australia

21st Aug 2023

It is chiffon dress with lining full length and buttons Moving to make cuffs smaller

Very happy with the results would recommend to Anyone.

Alterations curtains / shortening length

$120

Taylor ACT, Australia

29th Jul 2023

Need to alter 12 curtains - shortening of length. 1.45 m each. I can drop it off early morning tomorrow Sunday or today evening and pick up in the afternoon/evening tomorrow Sunday. Need to get this done within one day. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 30 July 2023

Shortening of two pair of Mens trousers and two fleece jackets sleeves

$50

Holder ACT 2611, Australia

18th May 2023

Two pairs of trousers shortened nd two fleece jackets simple sleeve shortened - Due date: Flexible

Pants need to be shorten

$30

Harrison ACT 2914, Australia

14th Apr 2023

I would ever need pant length shorten so pant would fit me probably or some that will is make pants made to measure for me - Due date: Before Thursday, 20 April 2023

She did a good job 2 Heming pant and and fix up problem with waist no waist that was to big for me made it right and hem pants up for 3 pants and she will to fix up and issued done

Shortening and sewing curtains

$150

Reid ACT 2612, Australia

19th Feb 2023

Reducing the length of curtains by about 30-40cms. There are six sets of curtains to do. The job is located in Canberra. You will need to pick up the curtains or we can figure out meeting up. - Due date: Needs to be done on 1 March 2023

Lea is highly professional with a sharp eye for detail. With clear communication, and problem solving skills, I strong recommend Lea.

Shorten skirt

$50

Weston ACT, Australia

2nd Feb 2023

Shorten skirt 2 pieces, need before sunday - Due date: Before Saturday, 4 February 2023

To shorten the length of arm of my suit

$20

Greenway ACT, Australia

30th Jan 2023

The arm length of my suit is bit long. May be need to shorten couple of inch. How much do you charge?

Suit pants need to be shortened a little and arms of blazer shortened

$50

Harrison ACT, Australia

22nd Nov 2022

I have my husband’s new suit and the pants need to be shortened a little and the arms of the blazer shortened a little as well. Just wondering how much this would cost please? - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 December 2022