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Recent Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

Excellent fast job

Alterations needed on 1 pair of jeans

$60

Thank you so much. Would recommend Jenifer and her services any time. She did a great job on our curtains.

Seamstress - required for curtain shortening

$40

Good work will call back again

Alterations

$10

very good job!

Suit alterations - Length

$20

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

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

$25 - $73

low

$25

median

$49

high

$73

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in West Melbourne

based on 49 reviews

4.96

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

She was really helpful and was able to accommodate my last minute needs and the dress came out just as I wanted it. Highly recommend!

Evening dress alteration

$50

Thank you!

Dress alteration

$40

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

Love working with Adriana, she is fantastic and understood the vision I wanted for my daughters dress. Highly recommended for any alterations!

Wedding and bridesmaid dress alterations

$400

Deepthi really cares about communicating with the customer so you reach the best outcome possible for your alteration. Her quality of work is fantastic.

Dress alterations

$50

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

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

$39 - $70

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$39

median

$60

high

$70

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in West Melbourne

based on 8 reviews

5

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in West Melbourne

Drek was great to work with - good communication and turnaround was within timeframes requested

Shorten 4 x curtains

$120

Thank you so much. Would recommend Jenifer and her services any time. She did a great job on our curtains.

Seamstress - required for curtain shortening

$40

Provided great service and communication and completed task as expected.

5 pairs of linen curtains shortened in the Point Cook area

$100

Krupa was magnificent to deal with - punctual, kind and professional. She has an eye for detail, knows how to elevate styles and most importantly is a proficient seamstress!

Shorten sleeve length and neckline alteration

$99

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

$57 - $116

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$57

median

$60

high

$116

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in West Melbourne

based on 6 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:

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 Melbourne

Length Alteration of dress

$15

Point Cook VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

I need to alter the length of the dress

Install hanging devices on foam soundproofing

$600

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

4th Nov 2024

Needing 1 zip tie installed on each corner of foam soundproofing. There are roughly 200 foam panels though some already have zipties attached. Likely a 2 day job, or 2 person splitting the offer

Thanks for your work mate. good comms & problem solved where needed

Zip repair

$35

Bendigo VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2024

broken teeth on zipper, zip needs replacing.

Skirt Needs Alterations

$10

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2024

my school skirt is too long and i need it taken up

Need dress altered

$50

Derrimut VIC, Australia

15th Oct 2024

Need dress taken out slightly, whether it’s a zipper change or changed to a corset lace up type or fabric added- whatever can be done. Only right at rib-cage/chest and cannot get done up.

Fantastic work! Quick work for a last minute job

A dressmaker to create two wedding guest looks

$400

Yarraville VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2024

Wanting a dress maker to create two dresses (both shift style dresses) for upcoming functions. Happy to purchase material before hand.

Bridal clothing including veil

$160

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

24th Sep 2024

One wedding dress, one flower girl dress and 1 veil that have creases to be ironed out

Dress alteration

$70

Werribee VIC, Australia

20th Sep 2024

I have a dress that needs to be shortened and made a bit smaller around my top

Replace zip on a black adidas hoodie/jacket

$30

Kingsville VIC, Australia

19th Sep 2024

Replace the zip of an adidas hoodie. Zip must 'match' those found elsewhere on the jacket. The style and colour can be seen here: https://www.adidas.com.au/adidas-z.n.e.-hoodie/GM3275.html I am located in Kingsville (3012) but could arrange for drop-off pickup of the Jacket in Melbourne CBD.

Denim alteration

$15

Tarneit VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2024

1 denim and 1 codrouy pant to be altered.

She is master of her work!

Men blazer alteration

$40

Point Cook VIC, Australia

19th Aug 2024

I want to shorten my blazer x 2

Clothing alterations

$5

West Footscray VIC, Australia

15th Aug 2024

I have a few size 14 dresses ish that I want to take down to a 10. I want to understand how much it would cost?

I need sofa cushion zips replaced as they have broken

$100

South Kingsville VIC, Australia

11th Aug 2024

I have an old sofa and i need the zips replaced on sofa cushions

H And H, Sports Jacket zip and zip liner replacement

$50

Williams Landing VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2024

Find a matching zip and replace

Length alteration for dress

$15

Point Cook VIC, Australia

18th Jul 2024

Alteration of summer dress. Needs to shorten it

Alterations - pants

$5

West Footscray VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2024

Needing a pair of work pants taken up and taken in around the legs. Need completed by wed 17th evening

Shruti was amazing. Super quick and helpful. Will definitely use again

Wedding dress alteration - must be experienced and kind :)

$500

Truganina VIC, Australia

10th Jul 2024

Wedding dress alteration required for my gorgeous sister please! size 18 Hem lifted and bustle added Bodice taken in Hips let out Sparkly wedding bell dress with a little bit of tool. Wedding dress on model attached for reference :)

Take in bodice and skirt on plain satin wedding dress & adjust toile.

$500

Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia

8th Jul 2024

It's a plain satin strapless wedding dress with toile on the skirt. I need the bodice and skirt taken in slightly, and the toile isn't sitting properly like the picture attached. I think there's too much toile at the front and it needs altering to sit properly. I'm happy to drive to you for a fitting so you can work from home. I need someone with style experience so they can make sure the toile is adjusted properly to flatter my body shape. I may also want something added to the edge of the toile to make it a little more exciting. Not sure what to add, but advice is required. Thank you.

Need a dress taken up/shortened

$40

St Albans VIC, Australia

5th Jul 2024

I have a dress I'd like shortened a bit as it makes me look frumpy, please help! - the material is a poly crushed velvet from BlackMilk

Shorten puffer jacket sleeves

$30

St Albans VIC, Australia

28th Jun 2024

I need help shorten down jacket sleeves