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Recent Alterations reviews in West Brisbane

Thanks for the speedy work Jo! Pleasure meeting you. Anna & Dan

Couch Cushion Zip Fix

$50

Awesome! Work is perfect

Suit pant hemming/shortening

$70

What a fabulous job and a lovely lady to do business with. Highly recommend

Alteration: Let out four sets of ladies work pants

$100

Amazing work! Highly recommend!

Clothing alterations

$80

Excellent work, very fast and great communication

Hemming / Alteration of Curtains

$60

I’m very happy with the hemming job Laas did for me.

Clothing alterations

$25

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in West Brisbane

$58 - $98

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$58

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$72

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$98

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in West Brisbane

based on 33 reviews

4.82

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in West Brisbane

Excellent communication, efficient service, work perfectly done. Thank you!

Dress alterations

$75

I do appreciate your promptness and friendliness and doing such a great job. Thank you, Kathleen

I need a dress altered and a top bound at neckline

$50

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

$74 - $80

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$74

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$75

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$80

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in West Brisbane

based on 3 reviews

4.33

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in West Brisbane

Awesome job with the curtains, and quick! Many thanks Sue

Shorten 4 curtains

$150

Actually what I asked for.

Curtains need to be shortened by 10cm

$100

Simply the best!

Shorten Curtains

$40

Awesome! Work is perfect

Suit pant hemming/shortening

$70

Great service, great job

Shorten 5 pairs of curtains and 5 pair of sheer curtains

$300

Friendly, quick, good quality

Shorten & Hem Sheer Curtains

$80

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

$66 - $97

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$66

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$79

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$97

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in West Brisbane

based on 10 reviews

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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 West Brisbane

Dress alteration

$75

Enoggera QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2024

I am in need of a satin dress hem to be shortened. No other alterations required.

Urgent bridesmaid dress alterations

$100

Mitchelton QLD, Australia

6th Nov 2024

I have just received a bridesmaid dress for a wedding on Friday and it is too big. I need urgent alterations to the top so it fits before Friday

Sue helped me with a super urgent job and did an great job

Shorten 3 pants

$30

Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia

27th Oct 2024

I need to shorten 3 pants.

Great service and communication. Thanks Noreen.

Alterations/ thrift flip shirt

$75

Corinda QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2024

I need someone to remake my button up shirt into a festival top.

Shorten the length lf jeans

$15

Jindalee QLD, Australia

6th Aug 2024

Need help to shorten a pair of jeans

Thanks Irina completed my task super fast and was very kind I would highly recommend

Shorten and hem two pair trousrs

$40

Enoggera QLD, Australia

7th Jul 2024

shorten and re hem two pairs trousers

Change the zip to a lace up back

$100

Enoggera QLD, Australia

10th May 2024

the zip down the back does not go up all the way and I love this dress so much. I would like to have this dress for my formal which is in October of this year

Repair zip on couch cushion

$60

Mitchelton QLD, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Dog has destroyed zip on 3 outdoor couch cushions, the zips need to be removed and replaced

Jean alterations

$20

Enoggera QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2024

I need a pair of jeans taken up

New zippers to leather jacket

$75

Kenmore QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

I have a leather jacket with broken pocket zippers. I need two zippers supplied and sewn in. The main zipper is a bronze type colour, so will need to match this. - Due date: Flexible

Curtain alterations

$100

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

11th Feb 2024

I need curtains sewed to the correct length. The blockout and the sheer plus i need the hook attachment set into the blockout

Formal jacket Sleeves shortened

$50

Upper Kedron QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2024

I need the sleeves shortened for a formal jacket/sports jacket. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Clothing Alterations

$50

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

26th Jan 2024

Alterations needed for two pairs of pants. One pair needs hemming, second pair needs a zipper replaced. Willing to drive and drop pants off and negotiate price. Need done before Wednesday. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Men’s suit arm length shortening and trouser waist tightening

$40

Kenmore QLD, Australia

14th Jan 2024

I would like to shorten suit arm length , trouser waist tightening . - Due date: Flexible

Pants alterations - Adding gusset to crotch

$30

Corinda QLD, Australia

4th Jan 2024

I have a number of pairs of work uniform pants that I would like to wear higher on my waist rather than lower on my hips but the crotch doesn’t allow for this as I am tall. I have extra of the same pants that can be cut up to be used for the crotch fabric. - Due date: Flexible

Sumra did a fantastic job with my tricky request! Very skilled, friendly and very easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone needing alterations done 👌

Alteration to my curtains for 6 windows/doors and new curtain rods.

$300

Brookfield QLD, Australia

3rd Jan 2024

Hello, I would like an alteration (length for all and few of them width ) to my curtains for 7 window/doors (12 pcs) It’s a blocked out curtains with measurements attached . We can discuss the details and might add a sheer curtains ( approximately 10pcs but I have to check once it’s washed if any of them I can use) and will pay additional. Can you help? My location is Brookfield 4069 Thanks, Alfa - Due date: Flexible

Pants alterations

$70

Sherwood QLD, Australia

30th Nov 2023

Two pants bought online, red pair just need the hem taken up, the other ones need ti be altered quite a bit - leg seam adjusted and hem taken up (they’re incredible wide) - Due date: Before Friday, 8 December 2023

Great hem work on pants - the pair of pants that I was swimming in now fit perfectly. Complete redoing of pant measurements and inseam work. All looks great and the turn around super fast- would recommend Sumra for any alterations!

Shorten my pants

$30

Upper Kedron QLD, Australia

25th Nov 2023

I need my pants to be shortened - Due date: Before Monday, 27 November 2023

Shorten and hem curtains

$75

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2023

Shorten and hem 2 pairs (4 pieces) of blockout curtains. IKEA Lonnstavmal curtains - Due date: Flexible

Noreen did an excellent job. Highly recommended, would gladly work with her again.

Alteration- take up hemline on a dress

$20

The Gap QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2023

I have a wedding to attending and my dress is too long. I will need just the hemline taken up - Due date: Before Friday, 10 November 2023

Lizia did a fantastic job taking up the hemline of my dress. She was very lovely and even offered me drink! Great service and will definitely be using her again.