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Recent Alterations reviews in South East Melbourne

I am happy with her work. Will now use Amy for all future alterations.

I need alterations services

$40

Jennifer did a great job. Curtains are all neat and hanging in place. Thank you!

Curtains hemmed.

$80

Great work!

Alter dresses

$10

She did a very good job. I have to drive all the way to the city. But it was worth it. Highly recommended.

Pant alteration

$20

2nd time coming to Gina to get my partners suit vest resized. Great communication, quick work and looks absolutely perfect. Thanks again Gina!

Suit vest resized

$60

Great service, super quick and helpful A++

Numbers sewn on football jumpers x 2

$60

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

$30 - $100

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$30

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$69

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$100

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in South East Melbourne

based on 60 reviews

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in South East Melbourne

Absolutely delightful to deal with

Dress alteration

$70

Meha was amazing and efficient! With a week until my wedding she pulled off the impossible and not only did my alterations but also made everything fit and look perfect!

Wedding dress altered at hips and bust

$10

Thank you so much, Shubha communicates well & did a good job with my dress, very happy

Dress alteration -shortened

$20

Sara was wonderful to work with. She altered the hem and shoulder straps of my wedding dress. Thank you Sara!

Wedding Dress alterations

$250

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

$29 - $110

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$29

median

$85

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$110

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in South East Melbourne

based on 5 reviews

4.6

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in South East Melbourne

Thank you so much, Shubha communicates well & did a good job with my dress, very happy

Dress alteration -shortened

$20

Very happy with Christine’s professional service.

Shortening sheer curtains

$100

Professional,Highly recommended

Need Shorten curtains by about 3 inches

$100

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

$15 - $100

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$15

median

$30

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$100

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in South East Melbourne

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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 South East Melbourne

Clothing alterations

$100

Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia

21st Mar 2025

3 x trousers taken up, need to Sunday night

3 Jeans cut and hem

$30

Cranbourne East VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2025

3 jeans need to be cut and hem

Small batch sewing

$1,000

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Hello! I own a fashion brand and I am seeking a sewing machinist to produce small batch production for me Say approx 10 garments per style for now. Will provide, pattern, specs, materials. I can travel to anywhere in Melbourne. Hoping to have the first style done within 3 weeks. Women’s shirts Tailored trousers Blouses

Stretch sewing

$50

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2025

I have 7 pairs of bike shorts that require fixing: 6 legs and 3 waists.

Dog pram zips

$30

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2025

We have a dog pram and 2 zips need replacing..

Clothing Alterations

$85

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

14th Mar 2025

I need alterations done to some clothing pieces. - hem x2 jeans and 1 flowy pants - dress shorten (cotton dress just need a bit shorter) - x2 dress strap is a bit long and need tighter

School bag zipper replace

$15

Lyndhurst, Victoria, Australia

14th Mar 2025

School Bag Zipper replace

Need 2 new zips installed on 2 couch cushions asap

$5

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2025

2 new zips on couch cushions installed asap can bring to you and pick up

Suit pants altered length and tucked in at the bottom

$20

Clyde North VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2025

need suit pants altered length wise and tucked in

Shortening suit trousers

$30

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2025

I have three pairs of suit trousers, need to shorten them.

Clothing Repair

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Can Anyone repaire this cloths destroyed by my Dog. The material is Velvet.

Clothing alteration - Add detachable shoulder strap to dress

$10

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Add simple detachable shoulder straps to silk dress. Happy to order and provide straps if easier. Photos attached of dress and type of strap I’m thinking.

Tailoring of toshak

$50

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Need a tailor who can stitch toshak and some cushions.

Bridesmaid dress alterations

$150

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Length taken up Waist tucked in Leg split heightend

Cut and hem curtains and sheers

$5

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Need two curtains cut and hemmed: 1. Blackout curtain (thick material) – 630 cm wide. 2. Sheer curtain – 630 cm wide. Please ensure to cut and hem to the required height.

Sew lining in a dress!

$50

Berwick VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

I need full lining to be sewn into a long sleeve maxi dress. I would like the lining to sit at my wrists and to my ankles, preferably in a light cotton fabric to match the ivory coloured dress. The dress already has a short lining from the waist to the knees which would need to be removed. Also, a piece of loop has come loose and would like that to be sewn back onto the dress. I can provide fabric if needed, or you can add it onto the price.

2 school dresses hems taken up

$35

Berwick VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2025

2 school dresses taken up

Sew a zipper into a costume

$50

Mount Waverley, Victoria

20th Jan 2025

I've got a fleece costume and need a zipper sewn in, would you also be able to provide a white zipper for it?

Very happy with the work Alison did, especially as it was not the easiest sewing task!

Patches machine sewn on leather vest front and back

$50

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Need 5 patches sewn onto vest asap

Clothing/ Costume alterations

$50

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Looking for a dress maker to add some metallic purple and yellow Lycra type material to a already silver top

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in South East Melbourne

Suit jacket alteration - sleeve reduction

$100

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

16th Nov 2023

Short notice alteration needed for a suit jacket. - Sleeve needs to be shortened - Sleeve button is functional, needs to be retained Can drop it off to the location tomorrow Needs to be completed tomorrow

Suit jacket alteration

$150

Hallam VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2023

I need 3 suit jackets altered, Sleeves and length Due date: asap September 2023

Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in South East Melbourne

Trouser alterations

$70

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

26th Sep 2023

I have 2 pairs of office trousers I require to be tappered in - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 29 September 2023

Trouser Alteration 2 Pants

$10

Cranbourne West, Victoria, Australia

11th Jun 2022

I need two of my trousers altered and the length shortened. Thanks

Recent School Uniform Alterations tasks in South East Melbourne

School bag zipper replace

$15

Lyndhurst, Victoria, Australia

14th Mar 2025

School Bag Zipper replace

2 school dresses hems taken up

$35

Berwick VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2025

2 school dresses taken up

School dress altered

$25

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2024

Need a new school shirt heamed Up In Oakleigh

To make the elastic waistline on school shorts smaller/tighter

$25

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2024

I have 3 pairs of school shorts (drill fabric type with elastic waist) that are too big around the waist. I need the elastic waist to be made smaller (without having to use the existing drawstring). I was thinking to replace the elastic or shorten the existing one but open to suggestion from the Tasker for the best method. I can drop off and pick-up the shorts from your site if you're close-by (10-5mins drive from Oakleigh 3166 area)

School bag zipper

$20

Officer VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2023

School bag zipper is broken - Due date: Flexible

Cut up school uniform for Yr 12 celebration

$50

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2023

Cut up school uniform dress into two pieces (short shirt and skirt), ass waist for skirt and add trimmings for shirt and skirt (trimmings will be supplied)

Area measurements for indoor and outdoor spaces at a school

$200

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2023

Measure spaces at a primary school Must have a building practitioner registration - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Hem on school pants

$30

Ashwood VIC, Australia

20th Jun 2023

Sewing hem on school pants - Due date: Before Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Take up a school dress

$20

Endeavour Hills VIC 3802, Australia

7th Feb 2023

Hem needs to be cut shorter and rehemmed - Due date: Flexible

Shorten girls school dress x2

$50

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

1st Feb 2023

Hi, I need 2x girls summer school dresses shortened. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 1 February 2023

My school dress needs to be shortened

$30

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2022

I just want my school dress to be shortened more - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 3 October 2022

School dress shortened , Berwick Vic

$20

Berwick VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2022

School dress shortened and re hemmed - Due date: Flexible

Alter school pants

$10

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

21st May 2022

Drop a pant hem on school pants - Due date: Before Monday, 23 May 2022

Hem school pants

$20

Clayton VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2022

2 School pants to be hemmed - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 25 April 2022

Hemming school dress

$10

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

3rd Dec 2021

hemming / shortening a high school summer school dress

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in South East Melbourne

Bridesmaid dress alterations

$150

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Length taken up Waist tucked in Leg split heightend

Dress alteration

$50

Clyde North VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Dress alteration required for a plunge dress. Chest area to be taken in (too big in chest area), waist to be let out as slightly too tight.

Wedding dress alterations

$600

Officer VIC, Australia

25th Sep 2024

I need to cover up the parts of this dress with the same pearls and lace that is throughout the dress so you can’t see the pink. Needs to be hand stiched Wedding is on the 10th of October

Dress alteration

$25

Berwick VIC, Australia

14th Jul 2024

Need to tight the dress from the chest only

Wedding dress altered at hips and bust

$10

Berwick VIC, Australia

10th Jul 2024

Need to make it bigger around chest/ shoulder area as well as hips. The material may make this difficult as the skirt is kind of mesh and the top is almost like lace/crochet. Dress is a 2 piece. Both are fastened at the back with a zip. Have added a pic of the dress from the website that I purchased from.

Meha was amazing and efficient! With a week until my wedding she pulled off the impossible and not only did my alterations but also made everything fit and look perfect!

School dress altered

$25

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2024

Need a new school shirt heamed Up In Oakleigh

Dress alteration

$100

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2024

I need a dress altered for my engagement party. It’s too small in the back (won’t zip up) and too big on the shoulders (elastic straps not holding bust in place.) Please help! - Due date: Before Wednesday, 24 January 2024

There were some issues with quality but she got it done very quickly and came a long way by train to drop my dress off, which I really appreciated

Wedding Dress alterations

$250

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

I am eloping overseas in January. Very casual affair, hence the last minute posting. I have a wedding dress that will require some alternations, see photos attached. I need a tiny clip sewn on to the back that has come lose, I hope to have the shoulder straps tightened if possible, and hope to have some length off the hem. Price negotiable. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Sara was wonderful to work with. She altered the hem and shoulder straps of my wedding dress. Thank you Sara!

Wedding dress alteration

$50

Clyde VIC 3978, Australia

6th Oct 2023

Adding a back panel or corset to wedding dress to fit

My dress altered

$50

Hampton Park VIC 3976, Australia

1st Oct 2023

i wanna alter my school dress, shorten the length and make the waist a bit more snatched - Due date: Flexible

Dress altered

$60

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

21st Sep 2023

Dress to be shortened and ribbon attached - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$70

Endeavour Hills VIC 3802, Australia

5th Sep 2023

Taken in dress, one side has a zip. Shorten and add sleeve - Due date: Before Sunday, 10 September 2023

Absolutely delightful to deal with

Dress alteration

$25

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

2nd May 2023

i need a dress altered and re sized. It is a open back Rat boa Dupe dress which needs to be gathered from the back to be made smaller - Due date: Before Friday, 5 May 2023

Dress alteration

$100

Brandon Park VIC 3150, Australia

21st Apr 2023

school formal dress, wanting to alter to add leg slit in - Due date: Before Saturday, 13 May 2023

Dress alteration -shortened

$20

Chadstone VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2023

Have a long cotton maxi dress that needs the hem to be shortened please - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 February 2023

Thank you so much, Shubha communicates well & did a good job with my dress, very happy

Dress altered to be bigger

$60

Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia

30th Nov 2022

Dress is too small and won't zip all the way up and needs to be altered to be bigger. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 December 2022

Dress Alteration

$50

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

8th Nov 2022

I am after someone with experience to fix the top of my dress (pictured), there was originally a chain looped around the top four cornere but i took the chain out and safety pinned. (Would like them attached). Also would like the gathering of the chiffon to be fitted not loose at the top. - Due date: Before Friday, 18 November 2022

Dress alterations

$50

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

6th Oct 2022

My wedding dress needs some alterations done. Bought online with custom sizing. Needs taking in around bust area. Just not sitting right - Due date: Before Saturday, 12 November 2022

Bridesmaid dress alterations

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

14th Sep 2022

Need dress length altered and straps put on from cut off material - Due date: Before Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Dress Alterations

$50

Doveton VIC 3177, Australia

3rd Sep 2022

Hi I need a dress taken in.. I'm not looking to spend alot to have it done. Thanks - Due date: Before Friday, 30 September 2022

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in South East Melbourne

Shortening suit trousers

$30

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2025

I have three pairs of suit trousers, need to shorten them.

Shorten a dress

$30

Clyde North VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Shortening the dress hem. Its a black maxi dress and too long for me

Alterations on pants. cut and shorten

$40

Narre Warren South, VIC

30th Nov 2024

3 pairs of pants to cut and shorten to a specific length

Shorten sleeve in a suit jaket

$50

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

12th Oct 2024

sleeve are long need to shorten

Suit sleeve shortened

$50

Noble Park VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2024

Shortened suit sleeve with button holes

Get a casual dress shorten

$10

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2024

I’m wanting to get a casual dress shortened

Shorten 3 dresses

$100

Cranbourne East VIC, Australia

7th Jul 2024

I have 3 dresses that need taking up. I need someone to help measure, and take them up. I don’t have any sewing equipment, and therefore require you to bring your own. Unfortunately, I don’t have transport so require someone to come to me. Happy for you to collect the dresses and take away to complete the task. Attached a pic of one of the dresses - All three are the same style.

Shortening the hem of two dresses

$50

Berwick VIC, Australia

3rd Jul 2024

I need two dresses to be shortened

Shortening trousers 1 pair men’s sewing

$15

Central Ward VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2024

Take up a pair of men’s trousers. Can drop off within 15 mins of officer 3810 VIC

Shorten pants

$20

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

17th Jun 2024

Need a pair of mens pants shortened as they are too long

Pants shortening

$15

Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia

17th Jun 2024

I need to shorten 2 trousers and 1 jeans

A tailor to shorten the sleeve of a dress

$5

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2024

I brought a new dress with no sleeve and I need it shorten by approximately 1 cm - Due date: Before Thursday, 25 January 2024

Shorten jeans pants

$30

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2024

Need to Shorten four jeans pants

Need Shorten curtains by about 3 inches

$100

Narre Warren North VIC, Australia

21st Sep 2023

4 curtains each Appx 2 Meters in width to be shortened by 3 inches - Due date: Before Sunday, 24 September 2023

Professional,Highly recommended

Shorten pants

$15

Cardinia VIC 3978, Australia

17th Sep 2023

Shorten pant, alterations - Due date: Flexible

Shortening the sleeves of my suit blazer and legs of my dress pants.

$40

Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia

16th Sep 2023

Same as the summary. Shortening blazer sleeves and legs of my dress pants. - Due date: Before Sunday, 17 September 2023

Cuffs shortened

$40

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

14th Aug 2023

I have two shirts that need the cuffs shortened and one that needs a small cuff repair please. - Due date: Before Friday, 18 August 2023

Pants shortened

$10

Brandon Park VIC 3150, Australia

8th Aug 2023

I want to shorten my pants - Due date: Flexible

Curtains shortened

$10

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

2nd May 2023

Looking to shorten my curtains by about 50mm. Curtains span 6m wall so the fabric length will be longer than that - Due date: Flexible

Pant Shortening

$30

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2023

3x Pants length to be shortened. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in South East Melbourne

Jeans alterations

$20

Hampton Park VIC, Australia

14th Jul 2024

Needing to shorten jeans but keeping original hem

I need jeans alterations

$5

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

16th May 2021

I want to alter length of Jeans only

Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in South East Melbourne

Shirt alteration

$15

Clayton VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2023

I just need to adjust the shirt length. It’s too long I need to cut off a little and with good finishing - Due date: Flexible

Neck line shirt alteration

$5

Devon Meadows VIC 3977, Australia

26th Aug 2022

I would like one shirt altered - the neck line is to small and would like to make it a wider On going work for more shirts - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 August 2022