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Recent Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Zeena was amazing. Very professional and she went the extra step to have my alteration delivered on time in difficult circumstances. I would recommend her skills.

I need alterations services

$20

Efficient and friendly. Will definitely use Zeena’s services again.

Make cushion cover with zip. 45X45cm

$35

Jenifer was wonderful. Really helpful and able to do my job quickly and professionally. Thankyou so much.

Clothing alteration - 1 dress & 1 skirt

$60

Thanks so much for altering my pants and top for me! Very high quality work, great communication and task completed to a high standard

Clothing alterations

$25

Zeena did a fantastic job on a tricky alteration, I highly recommend her service!

I need alterations services

$100

The most competent tailor in Melbourne

Quote for some clothing alterations

$15

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

$30 - $97

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$30

median

$50

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$97

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 130 reviews

4.96

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Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx

Sewing on Labels - School clothes

$120

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

$19 - $117

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$19

median

$60

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$117

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Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 3 reviews

5

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Amazing job! Completed quicker than asked! Highly recommend!

Dress alterations

$50

Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.

Dress alteration to make it smaller

$65

Shubha did an amazing job and finished my alterations in no time. Highly recommend

Dress alteration

$75

Great service.

Dress alteration

$100

Amy was so lovely to deal with, very prompt too. Thank you

Dress Alterations

$100

Fantastic work thank you! Exactly as requested

Dress alteration

$40

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

$47 - $102

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$47

median

$67

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$102

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 18 reviews

5

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Melbourne

Great job Amy

Pants shortened

$12

Fast and friendly

Shorten and slightly bring in pants.

$50

Jenifer was fabulous, so fast and friendly, quality work

Shorten straps on linen top

$35

Very happy with everything! Quick and efficient service, and was able to work around my schedule. Highly recommend Zeena’s services!

Need a pair of jeans professionally shortened

$25

Fast and careful completion of task. Thanks, Jenifer!

Curtains shortened

$30

Fantastic, professional job and super fast! Thank you 😊

Hem (shorten) one pair of curtains

$50

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

$26 - $66

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$26

median

$45

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$66

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Melbourne

based on 30 reviews

5

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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 Melbourne

Alterations - Adding split to dress

$20

South Yarra, Victoria

29th Jan 2025

I would like a split added to my dress. Please see photos of dress and details of material as well as a example photo of the type of split I want

Hem 4 school dresses and 2 school skirts $150 + $20 pick up & drop off

$170

St Kilda VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Need my daughter's school uniforms hemmed. The dresses are longer, need to be taken up 3 1/2 inches, and the skirts taken up 1 inch. I'm offering to pay $25 per item of clothing or total of $150. I need them to be picked up then dropped off when you're done at my address and will pay you additional $20. Total = $170.

Kids uniform dress to shorten

$20

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Amendment of kid uniform dress into shorter and near around in city. Thank you

Alterations to dress

$50

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

I need to have a dress altered. Brought in the bust area and shortening of the straps.

Replace a zip on a crumpler bag

$50

Balaclava VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2025

I need the zip on my backpack replaced.

Shorten a dress

$50

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

17th Jan 2025

A slightly long h&m floral dress needs to be taken up at the shoulder.

Garment alterations and sewing assistance

$175

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2025

I would like an experienced seamstress/sewist to help me alter, repair and sew some garments, and help me learn more about dressmaking. Starting with a 3 hour session, with the potential for ongoing work. Ideally, you will: - be friendly and patient and a clear teacher with actionable advice - be able to bring your own sewing machine. I have one, but its very old, and I'd prefer if we could work simultaneously.* - have experience making dance costumes and gowns - understand fabrics and have experience sewing with challenging materials - be able to give advice on choosing fabrics - understand how to adjust and create garments for mid-size, curvy, petite women. - be happy to work in a house with a cat. The budget I am setting includes $50 per hour for 3 hours, plus $25 for bringing a sewing machine and any basic equipment. If you are not able to bring these tools, please reflect that in your offer. *Note: I have needles, thread, scissors, bobbins, measuring tape, some patterns and practice fabrics and some other basics, but no chalk. If you want to bring anything along that would help it would be much appreciated!

Clothing alterations

$20

Melbourne Victoria, Australia

12th Jan 2025

I am looking for someone with sewing and clothing alterations experience. I want to crop the length of nearly all of my T-Shirts (8-10 or so) as they are too long for my body shape. I also need two dresses resized around the bust area. Both dresses are similar in style. Hoping someone in Melbourne Vic will be able to undertake this task.

Alteration/ Seamstress, fix fav torn top

$5

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Dog torn halter top, need it to be sewn together

I am wanting a white halter neck jumpsuit for my wedding

$2,000

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2025

A white halter neck jumpsuit made out of a beautiful comfy and well fitted material. Wide cut for the legs of the jumpsuit and maybe backless for the back of the jumpsuit. However open to your ideas and suggestions of course :)

Alterations

$15

Docklands VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2025

Hi I want to alter two uniform dresses of my daughter (prep). The length of the dress needs to be reduced.

Dress alterations

$100

Collingwood VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Polyester dress x3 - bottom part needs cutting a small piece to cover the chest area.

Shirt and pants alteration

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Reverse collar on two shirts and extend length of leg hem on a pair of pants

Zip replacement (1x jean shorts)

$10

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

I have a jean shorts with a broken zip (a couple of teeth missing from one side and a couple bented from the other) that needs to be replaced for the shorts to be functional again. Zip is ~15cm long.

Need a top shortened

$25

Elwood VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Need a seamstress to shorten this top in to a crop top please!

Reha was so helpful and kind! Will definitely be using her again☺️

Clothing alteration

$20

Brunswick VIC, Australia

25th Dec 2024

Need trousers hemmed to a shorter length.

Alterations

$30

North-West Ward VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

I need pants shortened and taken in on legs

Very lovely and good at her job

URGENT DRESS ALTERATIONS

$50

Coburg VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Urgently need some minor alterations on a dress. Needed for a wedding this Saturday 26 OCT Straps to be shortened for better fit or turned into halter neck or Criss- cross back for more bust support. MAYBE slightly taken in at bust - depends on how the strap alterations change the fit stretchy sheer mesh, polyester fabric

Last minute alterations & finished very quickly. Polite & friendly.

Shorten hem on t-shirts

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2024

I have accidentally ordered custom 10 t-shirts that are super long, tall fit. Need someone to just chop the hem and re-hem it with a cover stitch machine. Simple job.

Thank you so much, great job on hemming my t-shirts

Dress alterations

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2024

I would like this dress taken in slightly around the top of the bodice, sew in a push up bra and shortened. It is fully sequined. I live in South Yarra VIC. Open to all cost-effective suggestions. As I would be only wearing it once, I don't want to spend a fortune! Looking forward to hearing from you soon. - Due date: Flexible

Very helpful being able to pick up the dress and drop it back off.