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Recent Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Very good quality work: quickly done; easy to contact. I highly recommend Amy. Thank you Amy!

Replace zip on motorcycle jacket:

$80

Great quality work and speedy service.

Alterations

$40

Great service.

Dress alteration

$100

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

Clothing alteration - 1 dress & 1 skirt

$60

Thank you so much Jenifer! Got my clothes altered perfectly and earlier than expected ☺️

Clothing alterations

$40

Easy to communicate with. Amazing and quality workmanship. Very happy with the alterations!

Pants alteration- taken out

$100

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

$35 - $110

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$35

median

$64

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$110

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Melbourne

based on 298 reviews

4.94

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Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Melbourne

I asked Raven to hem 7 items of school dresses and skirts within 3 days and she completed the job magnificently! The results are perfect, my daughter and I couldn't be happier! She's highly recommended by me. Thanks Raven! :)

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

$170

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 4 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:

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 Melbourne

Hem curtains with sewing machine

$100

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

1st Mar 2025

Cut and hem new curtains with sewing. Appropriately 5 metres in width x2.

Sew a ripped seam on a bed frame

$100

Cremorne VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2025

Sew a ripped seam on a bed frame back together

Need dress altered for wedding (taken in at bust)

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2025

I just got a dress for my friends wedding and I had to size up. I am hoping someone can help me alter it to bring it in at the bust.

Zip repair

$80

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

27th Feb 2025

fix broken zips for a leather bag

Jeans hem

$20

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

25th Feb 2025

hem to my jeans about 4cm

Sewing machine repairal

$50

Parkville VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2025

My Singer sewing machine won’t sew in a straight line, as the foot is a bit messed up. I’ve tried online tutorials and nothing seems to work. Would appreciate it if someone could fix it day of as my uni starts next week and i need it for my course :)

Dress alteration

$50

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

24th Feb 2025

Strap alteration and zip fix for a satin maxi dress

2 x Custom Cushion Covers Needed – Sewing Task

$80

Richmond VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2025

I need a skilled sewer to make custom cushion covers for a 2 pillows measuring 127 cm (L) x 68.6 cm (H). The covers should be well-fitted and neatly finished. Requirements: - Must have experience sewing cushion covers - Ability to work with all types of fabric Must include a [zipper/envelope closure/other fastening] - Neat stitching and professional-quality finish Additional Info: - I can provide the fabric, or you can supply it if preferred - pick-up/drop-off - Please send examples of previous similar work if available

Custom tailoring from existing garment

$70

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

24th Feb 2025

Are you a gun at desconstructing and refashioning existing garments? I've got a tailoring project that's beyond my limited ability. The brief: I have a satin midi skirt that I would like refashioned into an above-the-knee shift dress. I have a pattern in mind and will provide the fabric. No hard deadlines, as I'd rather invest in clothes that fit me properly. Happy to travel to you (within 15km of Abbotsford VIC preferred).

Teach me to use my sewing machine

$5

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Hi, I’ve been gifted my great grandmothers singer sewing machine from the 60-70s . My mother knows how to sew but we love to far away from each other, I need someone to help me in person. I’m a fast learner and patient. I need to learn more about the machine, and other basics. I’ve done sewing back in high school so I know a little. Price is low, as I’m uni student but I’m happy to negotiate

Very lovely and helpful

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.

I asked Raven to hem 7 items of school dresses and skirts within 3 days and she completed the job magnificently! The results are perfect, my daughter and I couldn't be happier! She's highly recommended by me. Thanks Raven! :)

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!

Meha was wonderful! Very reliable, knowledgeable and friendly!

Stitch patches on bag

$80

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

4th Jan 2025

I love patches but am not known for my stitching skills. They were ironed on, but failed to stick. There are about three others to patches on too that aren't pictured.

Thank you for taking to my chaos project! I am really thankful.

Hem taken up on pants

$20

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

7th Dec 2024

I need the hem taken up on a pair of linen blend pants

Great service and communication

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

Sew tea towels

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

I need a seamstress to cut and sew 110 tea towels with their own sewing equipment. I supply fabric and pick them up.

Huma was fantastic to deal with and finished my task earlier than expected. Highly recommended.

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.

Denim Skirt Hemming

$10

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2024

Hi I have a denim maxi skirt that needs hemming about two inches. I would prefer to have similar stitching / colour to the existing stitching.

Natalia hemmed a skirt for me and did an amazing job! Very fast turnaround and great communicator. Will definitely be back :)

Sewing small simple square heat packs - all materials provided

$120

Brighton East VIC, Australia

25th Sep 2024

Hi there 👋 I’m after someone to please help me sew. $120 sewing only (fabric provided to you pre cut, layered and stencilled) Or $170 for cutting and sewing Quantity: 100 They are 15x15cm squares and need one small tag sewn into the side. Happy to drop off all materials. Ideally would like this done next week 😊 Offers welcome!

Perfect! Very fast and can’t wait to work with her again :)

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