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Recent Alterations reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Melissa did fantastic work on a jacket of mine! Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a tailor. She is a wonderful person and so easy to communicate with.

I need alterations services

$80

Shari was fantastic, I would definitely use her services again. Highly quality job with a quick turnaround, and she was lovely to deal with.

Dress alteration

$20

Shari is amazing. Not only was she fast, but she’s very skilful. Her attention to detail was amazing. She did the most beautiful piping. Took care over the zip and seams. She had in back to me in record speed. Honestly, this kind of talent is rare!!

Sew a bench seat cushion with piping and zip

$200

Leila was a pleasure to work with. Very talented seamstress!

Clothing alterations

$75

I cannot speak highly enough of Melissa. My daughters wedding was fast approaching and my mum was still in hospital with no chance of getting out to have alterations done to her outfit. Melissa came to the hospital and was absolutely lovely taking the time to make sure that the alterations to her outfit for the wedding would be perfect. Her care and compassion and professionalism were outstanding. The alterations were done within the specified time and are perfect.I have no hesitation in recommending her and will definitely use her services again

Alterations to jacket, top and pants

$120

Jess was great! Very quick and amazing job hemming our curtains.

Curtain Alterations

$200

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Sydney Northern Beaches

$78 - $150

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$78

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$115

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$150

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Sydney Northern Beaches

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable for wedding dress alterations

Based in Manly, looking for wedding dress alteration

$200

Faith has done a great job altering my dress. The task was not easy but she has done the best job!! Thank you x

Dress alteration

$30

Shari was fantastic, I would definitely use her services again. Highly quality job with a quick turnaround, and she was lovely to deal with.

Dress alteration

$20

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Sydney Northern Beaches

$83 - $138

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$83

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$110

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$138

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in Sydney Northern Beaches

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Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Elena is a pleasure to deal with and her work is faultless!

12 curtains, each 140cm wide, shortened and hemmed up

$150

Thank you very much for the curtains!

Need three curtain panels shortened and hemmed

$100

So lovely and did an amazing job altering my dress. Highly recommend!

Alter (shorten without hemming) infinity dress asap

$40

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Sydney Northern Beaches

$40 - $112

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$40

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$72

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$112

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Sydney Northern Beaches

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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 Sydney Northern Beaches

Zipper in jacket repair

$100

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

26th Oct 2024

Fix zipper on north face jacket

Alteration

$30

Dee Why NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2024

I need someone to alter a trouser

Clothes alteration

$90

Dee Why NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Dress alteration - fabric is 30% Silk, 70% Viscose Pic of dress here: https://aus.ratandboa.com/products/cecelia-dress Need to get it taken up, dress is very long. Has lining.

Alterations - multiple pieces

$200

Newport NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Have multiple items that need to be altered, two pairs of jeans (with original hems), a dress (that is quite tricky apparently and have yet to find someone that can do it) as well as potentially converting dress to skirt and maybe a third pair of pants (though not denim).

Zip repair

$75

Wheeler Heights NSW, Australia

28th Sep 2024

We have multiple items in need with zip replacements: One Patagonia Gilet zip One sofa cushion cover zip Windbreaker (light rain jacket) zip Surf bag zip

Alteration to suit jacket

$40

Manly NSW, Australia

12th Aug 2024

I require the back taken in a bit on my linen suit. It is a little too boxy and I would like better shape and for it to be taken in a bit.

Suit jacket alteration

$40

Manly NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2024

Take in linen suit; it’s a little bit too boxy and I would like the back taken in a bit for a more slim fit.

Curtain alterations

$200

Warriewood NSW, Australia

7th Aug 2024

Hi I need 200mm taken off 14m of curtains (4 panels in s wave in and rehemmed with 100mm hems.

Helped me really quickly and efficiently.

I need the hem done to a few pants and a ziper replacement

$150

Freshwater NSW, Australia

23rd Jul 2024

i have 7 pants of various fabrics which need the hem done. And I also need the zipper on a wool jacket replaced. I can bring them over to your house/place of work so you can measure and do those and then collect.Freshwater is where I am based so preferably someone somehow local to the Northern Beaches would be better

Shorten Jeans

$50

Manly NSW, Australia

24th Jun 2024

I need 4 jeans and one pants to be taken up

10 x Curtains (5 sets) cut and shortened Sydney northern beaches

$200

Curl Curl NSW, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

10 IKEA curtains cut from 2500mm to 2280mm with small hem

Dressmaker or alteration

$25

Fairlight NSW 2094, Australia

29th May 2024

I would like someone to make a wrap i have seen some material at spotlight would just need hemming on both sides

Making toddler pants for wedding out of suit material

$60

Curl Curl NSW, Australia

19th May 2024

We have extra suit material and want our son to match his dad at our wedding. He’ll be 18 months old and it’ll be pants only.

Shorten and hem a pair of pants

$20

Queenscliff NSW, Australia

10th May 2024

Bringing the length of pants from ankle length to just above the knee. I’m located in Queenscliff, Sydney. Looking for someone local on the Northern Beaches.

Dance costume alterations

$150

Narraweena NSW, Australia

9th May 2024

Long sleeve dance leotard needs the sleeves shortened slightly and also need the UK 'Union Jack' sewn onto the front of the leotard in white and red sequin fabric.

Communion dress for alterations

$30

Manly NSW, Australia

29th Apr 2024

Communion dress to be altered The side of the top of the dress is too loose, it needs fitting from under arms to hip both side

Alterations - Tailor

$10

Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2024

5 pair of pants that need tailoring. - they are too long so they need to shortend - they are not slim fit enough around the ankles.

Shorten pants

$15

Narrabeen NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2024

Shorten satin pants x1 pair.

Alteration of clothes

$50

Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia

26th Mar 2024

I need the waist of a skirt taken in and also a top taken in because they’re too big

Dress alteration

$30

Manly NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I have a dress that is a little loose at the top and needs taking in. I have a wedding on Tuesday so would need it done soon! I’m not a seamstress but I don’t think it’ll be very difficult to do! :)

Faith has done a great job altering my dress. The task was not easy but she has done the best job!! Thank you x