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"May did an excellent job, and was super accomodating picking the item up and dropping it back. "
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"Professional service. Measurements for wedding suits. Thank you very much "
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"Raven is friendly, accommodating, and did a wonderful job of shortening my knitted jumper."
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"Had a great experience with D J! Very efficient and professional, knew what she was doing and was very quick!"
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"Thanks Jess for your hard work "
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Fabulous job and customer service!
Alterations
$50
Amazing, so quick and efficient and very lovely. Would highly recommend Zeena!
Fix my skirt zip!
$30
Zeena was a pleasure to deal with and also does a fantastic job. For any tradies needing something done to there work gear definitely go see zeena .. awesome work
Alteration
$40
Very happy with finished product
Jean alteration
$45
Zeena is a superstar! Genuinely lovely, so accommodating and an excellent seamstress. She was very precise and detail focused, listening to my requirements for multiple alterations, including a skirt zip replacement, tricky alterations to two formal dresses and a tailored white shirt. Will definitely use again. Thanks!
Clothing Alteration
$35
Amazing service and advice.
I need alterations services
$80
What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Melbourne
$31 - $87
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$31
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$50
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$87
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"Annette was sensational! Prompt service with a smile! "
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"Great communication and did a fantastic job hemming my curtain! Would see again for future jobs. "
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Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx
Sewing on Labels - School clothes
$120
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$19 - $81
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$47
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$81
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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
Gets pants shortened
$30
Windsor VIC, Australia
3rd May 2024
2 pairs of pants need to be shortended. Can decided length before hand over.
Fix a zipper of a sleeping bag
$20
Armadale VIC, Australia
1st May 2024
zip of sleeping bag is unzipped and needs to be repaired
Repair zip on large suitcase
$40
Carlton VIC, Australia
1st May 2024
One of the zips on my large suitcase is broken so case cannot be sealed
Dress alteration
$100
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
29th Apr 2024
Urgently needing help! Dress I am meant to wear to a ball on Saturday no longer fits - needs straps shortened and possibly darts taken in at the waist
Change of zip puller
$30
Melbourne VIC, Australia
27th Apr 2024
My sister has lost the puller of the bag, so I need a new one, exactly the same color of leather with matching stitch please (No silver, just this lovely brown color). Can you do it? May I know the total price? I’ll attach the photos. Thanks.
Dress making for bridesmaid
$5
Toorak VIC, Australia
24th Apr 2024
I need a bridesmaid dress to be mafe urgently. If you can help please message me with your offer.
Great couturier, friendly, super experienced, reliable with excellent eyes for details. Highly recommended A++++
Trouser alteration
$20
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
23rd Apr 2024
I need a tailor to alter a pair of trousers which are too big for me to make them fit. (I’m a size 8, these trousers have no size label). I’ve attached photos of the inside seams too where the adjustments could be made. Looking for someone who enjoys doing this and for experienced people it shouldn’t take too long! I don’t have a sewing machine or time to do this myself as just moved from the uk :)
Hem 4 x t shirts (shorten)
$60
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
19th Apr 2024
I just bought 4 brand new t shirts. Unfortunately I am one of the people who are not a size medium but not a large. Looking for the shirts to be shortened and hemmed approx an inch
Great work. Very quick, great communication and pricing
Shorten pants
$20
Melbourne VIC, Australia
16th Apr 2024
Shorten my Jeans - it is too long
Suit measurements for 3 x males
$60
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
5th Apr 2024
Mysef (Groom) and 2 x Groomsmen need measuring for suits for a wedding in the UK. Must include: Jacket size. Waist size. Inside leg. Collar size for shirt. Height. Sleeve length for jacket, which is from shoulder seam to cuff. Anytime between 4pm & 6pm at my house in Port Melbourne.
Professional service. Measurements for wedding suits. Thank you very much
Alteration on trousers
$15
Northcote VIC, Australia
2nd Apr 2024
needing some trousers hemmed
Clothing alterations
$30
St Kilda VIC, Australia
18th Mar 2024
I need 2 - 3 items of clothing altered. A pair of trousers and two shirts.
Denim alteration
$20
Prahran VIC, Australia
15th Mar 2024
Denim skirt to be taken in
Dress alteration
$50
Windsor VIC, Australia
15th Mar 2024
Bit of extra fabric around the stomach area that needs to be altered
Clothing alterations
$5
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
14th Mar 2024
I have a skirt and top that needs to be altered Skirt - too loose on the waist, it has a zip at the back Top - needs to be tightened around the body, also has a zip at the back
Simple wedding dress
$1,000
Essendon North VIC, Australia
4th Mar 2024
Simple cocktail length wedding dress. V neck, A line, sheer long sleeves.
Shorten my martial arts belt
$30
Brunswick VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
I have a thick BJJ belt (cotton) that is heavily stitched and folded on itself. I need some length taken off it for a better fit.
Great stuff!! Very quick and efficient :) thanks!
Alter a dress - remove zipper and add fabric to make bigger
$45
Docklands VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2024
This dress doesn’t do up at the back. I need the zipper removed and a panel of stretchy fabric put in the back to make it fit my bust. Happy to buy fabric and supply it if you can advise what fabric would work.
Amazing. A beautiful job !
Add corset back and shorten vintage dress
$100
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
9th Jan 2024
I have a maybe early 2000s prom dress I want shortened with a lace back added its not the best quality which may impact the possibility? - Due date: Before Thursday, 1 February 2024
Quick work and good quality
Replace cushion zips
$120
Albert Park VIC, Australia
16th Dec 2023
Replace outdoor cushion zips - Due date: Flexible
Shubha did an amazing job