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Amazing work, thanks Zeena, I'll be back!
Skirt alteration
$300
Thanks for another great job!
Seamstress for 7 curtains to shorten the drop
$10
Thanks so much Jenifer for a wonderful job in altering our curtains. Superior quality and over-night service. Highly recommended!
Curtain alterations
$80
Jenifer did a great job altering a dress for my fiancé at very short notice. Highly recommended!
Dress alterations
$150
Great work by Amy Really fair in pricing Happy to give her more and more work and I will recommend her to others
I need suit alterations
$60
Quick n effiient!
Jeans alteration
$30
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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in East Melbourne
Thankyou so much for hemming my wedding dress!
Dress alteration
$100
Annie is exceptional at her craft, and a joy to work with. My project involved a technically difficult fabric (stretch, intricate sequin pattern) in a floor-length gown. Annie fitted me expertly and delivered a timely, top quality result - exceeding my (very high!) standards for dress alteration. Would recommend her fine craftsmanship, attention to detail - and her genuinely lovely personality! - for any tailoring or alterations.
Dress alteration
$120
Jenifer did a great job altering a dress for my fiancé at very short notice. Highly recommended!
Dress alterations
$150
Wonderful ! I came by Shubha’s studio space, got measured and pinned, left to go to work and when I had finished work for the day the dress was all ready to be picked up! Lovely and efficient service. 10 Stars. The quality of work is perfect 🤩 the new zipper and a whole dress size taken in to fit :) all ready for my brothers wedding 🥂 thanks so much Shubha !!
Dress alteration - need a new zipper down the back
$45
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"Ironing came back absolutely perfect! Great response time and bent over backwards to help me get my ironing on time. "
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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in East Melbourne
Excellent! Perfect alterations and great customer service. Would definitely use Fatemah again.
Shorten length of 3x pairs of silk trousers
$5
Excellent work by Raven. I highly recommend her.
Shorten sleeve
$160
Thanks for another great job!
Seamstress for 7 curtains to shorten the drop
$10
Shyam did a wonderful job on our curtains! She was extremely reliable and quick with her service and her communication was excellent. She went above and beyond with her task and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our curtains. A very talented seamstress!
Shorten and hem blockout curtains
$200
Lani helped hem up 3 of our bridesmaid dresses, she was great! Helpful and friendly, well recommended. Thanks Lani!
Hem dress to shorten length
$30
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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 East Melbourne
Urgent dress alteration
$20
Bulleen VIC, Australia
15th Dec 2024
Urgently need someone to alter my halterneck Dress. I had to size up because it didn’t fit my hips, but the top half is loose. It gapes around the chest. I have use safety pins to pin the back of the halter neck to make it tighter and it looks great and much better. So looking for someone to alter it like this. I have attached a photo of the back and circled where it needs to be altered. Needed urgently before Wednesday, 18 December.
Alterations on a dress, lifting the neck line and bringing in at side
$50
Burwood East VIC, Australia
28th Nov 2024
I have a wedding tomorrow and my dress is too big. It’s a high neck and it’s too baggy around the chest. Needs lifting and bringing in slightly
School blazer pocket replacement
$30
Balwyn North VIC, Australia
21st Nov 2024
Need 2 X school blazer pockets removed and re-sewn (swapped over)
Someone to shorten my jeans
$20
Box Hill VIC, Australia
20th Nov 2024
I have bought some new jeans but need them to be hemmed as they are too long. I can bring the pants to you and pick up once finished.
Daily clothing alteration
$40
Burwood VIC, Australia
18th Nov 2024
I have about 7-8 dress that need to be hemmed. You wouldn’t need to anything except running the sewing machine across the hem line.
Replacement zipper for nappy bag
$50
Balwyn North VIC, Australia
8th Nov 2024
Zip replacement on nappy bag. Place quote including any materials
Jeans alteration
$40
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
30th Oct 2024
Hello! I'm looking to get two pairs of jeans altered - both are too big at the waist. I haven't been able to find many quotes - if you know of any good & cheap alterations in Melbourne please lmk by commenting!
Hem dress to shorten length
$30
Templestowe VIC, Australia
22nd Oct 2024
Hello. Do you tailor chiffon dresses to shorten the length? I’ll send some photos. Could you provide a quote and location please? The dresses cost about $100 so we hope not to spend too much on alterations. There are 3 dresses, 2 layers. 1 dress has some extra overlap on the outer layer. Happy for simple running stitch. Thanks so much. Lin
Lani helped hem up 3 of our bridesmaid dresses, she was great! Helpful and friendly, well recommended. Thanks Lani!
Zipper replacement - trousers
$30
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
21st Oct 2024
Need whole zip on trousers replaced if possible.
Alterations
$10
Maranoa Ward VIC, Australia
21st Oct 2024
Length alterations required for pants
Clothing alterations
$100
Kew VIC, Australia
13th Oct 2024
Suit jacket sleeves and length, and pant length alteration
Shorten Jeans
$50
Doncaster East VIC, Australia
1st Oct 2024
I need 4 X Jeans length shortened. Need the jeans by Tomorrow 02/10
Uniform redo/ alterations for graduation
$50
Blackburn South VIC, Australia
29th Sep 2024
hey! it’s my high school graduation coming up and I would love to change up my school uniform for final muck up day (cutting, tightening, etc) but I don’t know how to sew!
Dress hem shortening
$25
Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
27th Sep 2024
Shorten a shirt dress hem
Express clothing alteration for jacket
$150
Burwood VIC, Australia
25th Sep 2024
Need jacket altered, just arm size reduced. Needs to be done today
Alteration
$5
Ashburton VIC, Australia
23rd Sep 2024
Shorten white jeans to its original hem
Repair Zip on Dress
$20
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
8th Sep 2024
I have a dress where the zip is split and stuck. Looking to have it repaired (not replaced).
Sewing & alterations for pants
$40
Box Hill South VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2024
Pants need to be taken in on the sides & extended on the waist by 2 inches, hem needs to be taken up & if possible remove zip to front of pants and remove edging from top of pants foo
Bag zip repair
$200
Kew VIC, Australia
22nd Jul 2024
To repair zip on a backpack
Shorten sleeve
$160
Box Hill VIC, Australia
16th Jul 2024
I have four suits which need shortening of sleeves. I need a total quote for all four
Excellent work by Raven. I highly recommend her.