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Recent Alterations reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Prompt responses, Mending of jeans very efficiently done, workmanship looks good too. Thanks Zeena!

Clothing alteration: Mending of jeans

$30

Outstanding mentorship...very happy with work.

Canvas sewing teacher

$50

Prompt Price Personable Professional Proficient Perfection

Curtain Alteration - 2 into 4

$25

So creative, so talented and super efficient... Steph is the best!

Sewing covers for cushions

$100

Amy was absolutely amazing! So nice and she did such a good job with my dance costume - the take ins were in difficult positions but I can’t even tell where the changes are! High key recommend and would 100% use Amy again. Thank you 😊

Sewing alterations - dance costume

$200

Very efficient!

Seamstress to hem trousers

$30

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

$40 - $130

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$40

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$60

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$130

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Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Great communication and competed work **** highly recommend *****

School uniform alterations

$40

Shubha was very helpful in getting some hemming done in a short time.

Need a school skirt and dress hemmed

$50

Jennifer did a great job on really short notice! Thanks!

Lowering a hem on school dress

$15

Sophie did a great job with my child’s school uniforms.

Kids school uniform alteration

$25

Awesome work completed quickly excellent outcome

Sew new pocket on school blazer

$40

What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in Inner South Melbourne

$42 - $65

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$42

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$50

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$65

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Great service and easy to deal with!

Pants shortening

$15

I needed a dress shortened and I was so pleased with Annie’s communication, ability and service. Having been let down by others, I have now found a superstar & would definitely recommend her 😊

Dress shortened

$60

Meha is very proficient in her work. I would highly recommend her and not hesitate to use her services again. Thank you

Cost to shorten 3 pairs of chinos for friday

$40

excellent thanks so much

Shorten Curtain

$50

Efficient. Prompt, finished task earlier than asked.

Shorten hem of pants

$30

Shubha helped me shorten three pants and fixing up a garment within my budget, I am happy with the sewing job! Thank you so much!

Shorten three pair of pants and minor stitch up for a top

$60

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

$30 - $60

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$30

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$42

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$60

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based on 11 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, bridal 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 Inner South Melbourne

Clothes alterations

$50

Brighton VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Jeans and shorts need altering

Box cushions sewn

$150

Caulfield East VIC 3145, Australia

18th Mar 2025

I need some box cushions covers sewn for 6 cushions for a bench seat I am making. I can source the fabric. Cushion dimensions All are 100mm thick 121cm x 72cm 84cm x 72cm 156cm x 84cm 156 x 33cm 72 x 33cm 84 x 33cm

Sewing 24 x long lycra tubes

$100

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Sewing 24 x pre-cut 3.5m x 75cm tan/nude lycra fabric pieces into 3.5m x 37cm tubes (approx), 1 stitch required only per piece, no hemming required on ends, overlock preferred, extra stitching to secure ends to stop splitting.

Very helpful and punctual. Great workmanship and attention to detail

Sewing from a pattern

$30

Malvern East VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2025

I have made up a few rough patterns and designs for midi skit sets, mini dresses and long dresses. I am looking to see if anyone would be interested in seeing them at a professional level including adding a tag. I would provide all materials and instructions. Looking for around $30 per garment and would have about 15 to make but open to negotiation

Replace Zips on Chair

$100

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2025

Need 3 zips replaced with heavier quality ones on my chair. Kids have broken the zips by jumping on the seat. The zips that came with it are very low quality and low budget. You will need to supply the zips. I can give you the measurements of the existing zips to save any hassle. Thanks

Cut and sew (hem) curtains

$50

Malvern East VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2025

I need curtains cut and re-hemmed (to the windowsill). Ideally would be done within a couple of hours between 7am and 12:00pm. I have no sewing machine or tools.

Pants shorten (3 pieces)

$30

Gardenvale VIC 3185, Australia

11th Mar 2025

Shorten my pants, i have 3 pairs of them

Tailor a hoodie from XXL to M

$40

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2025

Have a hoodie which is XXL, looking for an experienced sewer to tailor it down to a M-L including resizing sleeves. If you’re in the local/Boroondara area I can drop it off to you.

Service singer sewing machine at home in the Glen Iris area

$150

Malvern VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2025

Cotton is looping when sewing

Clothing alterations long dressed hemmed

$30

Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Long dress with split needs to be taken up a few centimetres

Clothing alterations

$50

Brighton VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Hem 3 pairs of Linen Pants

Clothes alteration

$90

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Hello! I’d like 14 pieces of clothing that I own to be cropped / brought up. This includes 9 t shirts, 4 button up shirts and a crew neck jumper (length brought up + sleeves). Please reply if you can help me out with this task and I can meet you with the clothes. If you are interested in completing this task, I will send you details on how many inches I’d like each piece of clothing brought up as I have done the measuring already :) Thank you!

Dress alterations

$25

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Dress alterations. Need some long dresses cut shorter and rehemmed. Unlined.

Fix two sewing machines

$65

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

25th Feb 2025

I have two sewing maching, both Janomes that are not sewing properly, something seems jammed up one one of them and the other the bobbin threads on the underside of the fabric keep knotting up..

Alteration of jeans

$20

Carrum VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2025

Length reduction of jeans

Friendly and efficient. Gets the job done :)

Shorten a jacket it's sequin

$50

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

You can pick it up and drop it off or I can drop it off

Sewing. Fix holes in three pairs of suit pants and take up 5 pairs

$150

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

I have three pairs of suit pants with holes in the crotch that I am hoping to get patched if this is possible. Understood they will not look perfect but it’s well hidden. I am hoping to stretch the life of the suits. I also have about five pairs of pants that I need taken up as they’re a bit long. I can come to your location if you’re nearby. Thank you

Thank you. Much appreciated

Hem pair of pants

$50

Saint Kilda East VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2024

Need a pair of pants hemmed last minute!! Wearing tomorrow to lunch and realised these are about 2 inches too long. Pants are a stretchy lace fabric (see attached) Main: 95% Micro Polyester, 5% Elastane. Will need to be picked up in st Kilda east or I can drop off somewhere if not far from here :)

Lovely and so helpful, went out of her way on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning to get me my pants by lunchtime!

Alteration to dress, taken in a size

$40

Edithvale VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2024

I recently brought a dress that needs to be taken in a size because it’s to big I want it to be a nicer fit. I can send you photos

Fantastic work with a quick turn around, thank you so much!

Sewing a babydoll dress and skirt

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2024

Hi, Im a recent fashion design graduate and I will be hosting a fashion show in a month, need some extra hands to help me sew a couple garments…pieces are cut out the just need to be put together and a little bit of adjustments

So happy with the work

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in Inner South Melbourne

A sherpa jacket altered

$50

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2024

I would like for the length of the sherpa jacket to be shortened to the height (or slightly below) of the shirt I am wearing in the attached photo below. This will involve removing a button from the jacket. Please reply if you can help me out with this task and I can meet you with the jacket and shirt, so you have a better idea of the measurements before starting. Thank you!

Fantastic work, my jacket looks great! Will be a customer again :)

Jacket alterations, cut length only

$20

Chelsea Heights VIC, Australia

24th May 2023

Just need around 20cms taken off the length of my x2 trench coats. Can bring them to you if location is close by. Thanks - Due date: Flexible

Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Trouser alteration- 1-2” off the length of pair of chino

$10

Malvern VIC, Australia

31st Oct 2023

1-2” taken off pair of men’s chinos - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 3 November 2023

Recent School Uniform Alterations tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Take up hem school dress - located around Bentleigh 3204 VIC

$60

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2025

I need the hem taken up on 4 summer school dresses

School dress hemmed up and sides taken in

$60

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

15th Jan 2025

3 school dresses hemmed up and taken in on sides

School dress shorter

$20

Carnegie VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2024

Has pattern on the front and back not sure how to take up

School shirt is too long

$10

Carnegie VIC, Australia

17th Jun 2024

My daughters white school shirt is too long for her and needs to be take up a little. The rest of the fitting is perfect, just the length is too long. Please let me know how much it will cost and when it can be done. Thank you

Sew new pocket on school blazer

$40

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2024

I need a pocket, replaced on a school blazer they change the logo. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Awesome work completed quickly excellent outcome

Clothing alteration - school dress taken up

$15

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

26th Jan 2024

Need the length of 1 school dress taken up Bentleigh east - Due date: Before Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Need a school skirt and dress hemmed

$50

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2024

I need a school winter skirt and school dress hemmed by this Sunday please. Can travel to you if within 5km! - Due date: Before Sunday, 28 January 2024

Shubha was very helpful in getting some hemming done in a short time.

Kids school uniform alteration

$25

Brighton East VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2023

3 pairs of school uniform shorts need to be slightly altered at the waist. - Due date: Flexible

Sophie did a great job with my child’s school uniforms.

Alteration to school dress

$80

Malvern East VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2023

Altering a school dress for a year 12 dress up day. Cut, Hem and alter style . Ideally needs to be after school hours so my daughter is here. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Hem for 2 school skirts

$5

Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia

2nd Oct 2023

I need to hem 2 school skirts. - Due date: Flexible

Hem 2 x school dresses

$50

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

29th Jan 2023

I need the hem of 2 x school dresses taken p as soon as possible please. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Urgent Hem my school dress x2 open to offers

$20

Ormond VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2023

I have 2 school dresses that need to be hemmed by tomorrow one of them has a previous hem but it is still to long for my liking - Due date: Before Sunday, 29 January 2023

I need a hem done for a pair of school pants

$15

Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia

26th Apr 2022

Pair of school pants need to be taken up - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Alter school uniform

$5

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2022

Hi I need to alter school uniform- My son is a 5 year old. But the uniform is bigger for him. Alter pants as they are longer for his size. Happy to come and drop to you. Thanks

School uniform alterations

$40

Mentone VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2021

I have x2 school uniforms which need altered - just bringing up the hem. Needed urgently please. Mentone area & surrounds. Happy to bring to you & collect also!

Great communication and competed work **** highly recommend *****

Lowering a hem on school dress

$15

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

25th Oct 2021

I couldn't select the time and date (wasn't letting me) but ideally need this done by tomorrow, Tuesday evening. It is a school dress that needs the hem lowered. There are no pleats just a straight hem. Pics attached. - Due date: Flexible

Jennifer did a great job on really short notice! Thanks!

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Dress alterations

$25

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Dress alterations. Need some long dresses cut shorter and rehemmed. Unlined.

Dress alteration

$60

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2024

Dress bought online, incorrect sizing cannot zip up so need to alter the back to this lace style / remove zip.

Grace Loves Lace dress alteration

$100

Aspendale VIC, Australia

10th Sep 2024

I need minor alterations done on the length of a ruffle on my Grace Loves Lace wedding dress. It would be “shaving” length off the bottom of the ruffle so it sits on the floor, and blending it with the train of the dress.

Dress alteration

$80

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2024

Alter bridesmaid dress length and maybe sides

Dress alteration

$150

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

7th May 2024

I need a leg slit added to a black satin dress for a wedding!

Dress Alterations

$5

Caulfield VIC, Australia

4th May 2024

I have 3 dresses im needing altering. Dress 1: a single layer cotton dress. it's baggy around the waist and the straps need sewing shorter. The dress has buttons and id like it to be lifted in the middle to create a waistline and also taken in to fit me better. dress 2 is a 100% linen dress, its in the cut i want the 1st dress to be sewn to but this one is a just baggy at the waist. It has pockets and buttons. Dress 3: is a halter neck, low cut double lined dress with a zip up the back and the halter neck straps are too wide starting from the bust, id like the straps made thinner and add some loops or buttons to the back to be able to wear as straps. Thank you :)

Jess please contact me lve had email prob re dress alteration

$40

Brighton East VIC, Australia

29th Feb 2024

Can jess re contact me re a hem and dress taken in

Dress alteration

$50

Bonbeach VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2023

Looking for a someone who can take up a satin dress - Due date: Before Thursday, 19 January 2023

Dress Alteration

$100

Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia

19th May 2022

My dress is too big for me. I would like to get it altered to fit me. Most likely it will need taking in at the waist and chest. Also shorten it slightly.

Wedding Dress alteration

$300

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

17th Mar 2022

I would like the train taken off my wedding dress. If this could be done in the next 2 weeks that would be appreciated

Bridal dress alterations

$500

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2022

Hello I need my wedding dress altered around the back zip/shoulders/strap/bust area. - Due date: Flexible

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

3rd Dec 2021

Alterations to the bust, waist and hips of my wedding dress. - Due date: Before Saturday, 12th Feb 2022

Dress alteration

$60

Aspendale Gardens VIC, Australia

31st Oct 2021

I need my dresses adjusted to my height and my arm width extended. Thank you. Gladys.

I need wedding dress alterations

$300

Parkdale VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2021

Wedding dress needing some adjustments, possibly adding a corset back to fix the fit around arms, bust etc.

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Pants shorten (3 pieces)

$30

Gardenvale VIC 3185, Australia

11th Mar 2025

Shorten my pants, i have 3 pairs of them

Shorten a jacket it's sequin

$50

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

You can pick it up and drop it off or I can drop it off

Shorten two long summer dresses

$40

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

16th Nov 2024

Shorten two long day dresses with lining

Shorten two dresses

$40

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

16th Nov 2024

Two long dresses need to be shorten - Due date: Before Monday, 29 January 2024

Shorten blazer sleeves

$7

Carrum VIC 3197, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Shorten sleeves on a summer blazer without any lining. Happy to negotiate price. Pleas send offers.

Shorten pants hem

$40

Hughesdale VIC, Australia

7th Oct 2024

shorten the hem of 3 pants according to my measurements

Shorten trousers

$55

Beaumaris VIC, Australia

18th Sep 2024

I have three pair of trousers that need shortening

Pants shorten

$25

Chelsea VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2024

Shorten pants with invisible seam

Shorten & re-hem curtains

$35

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

20th Jun 2024

We need sheer curtains shortened and re-hemmed. One pair and one single curtain.

Alterations - pant hem shortened

$10

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

20th Jun 2024

Hi, i have a pair of pants i need shortened it is like a suit pant and not lined. It needs to be taken up by about 2cm. I am looking for someone who can do this in elsternwick.

Shorten 5 pairs women’s trousers

$125

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2024

5 pairs of new Witchery pants Shorten hems 1 pair is lined-see photo

Very easy to work with. Streamlined door to door service.

I need to shorten 3 x jeans

$30

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2024

I need to shorten my 3 pair of jeans

Need voile curtains shortened

$50

Hampton East VIC, Australia

30th May 2024

I have some voile curtains in my lounge that need shortening. I have the tape to use. About 4m wide- 2 curtains

Great communication

Simple dress length shortening x2

$35

Malvern VIC, Australia

26th May 2024

Need 2 dresses shortened - nothing special, casual cotton-like fabric, basic hems. Can drop off/pick up if not too far from Malvern.

Shorten four pairs of tracksuits pants -pick up and deliver

$75

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

1st May 2024

Collect then shorten tracksuit pants then return

Fantastic to deal with and great job -thankyou !!

Shorten track pants

$15

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2024

Just shortening track pants.

Thank you very much May.

Cost to shorten 3 pairs of chinos for friday

$40

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

To shorten3 pairs of chinos to be available friday

Meha is very proficient in her work. I would highly recommend her and not hesitate to use her services again. Thank you

Shorten pants

$25

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

long pants that need shortening

Shortening linen pants and jeans

$30

Bonbeach VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Hello! I have short legs and need two items shortened. Someone close to Bonbeach would be ideal

Fabulous job and very quick!

Pants Shortening

$20

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Hi Jessica, How much do you charge to shorten two pairs of jeans. - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 February 2024

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Get my jeans altered

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2024

5 of my jeans are loose. I want to get them altered near my waist so they fit me perfectly. - Due date: Flexible