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Recent Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

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

Excellent fast job

Alterations needed on 1 pair of jeans

$60

Great work, Moazzam was really friendly. Did the work really quickly while I waited

Trousers alteration

$30

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

very good job!

Suit alterations - Length

$20

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

$28 - $75

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$28

median

$50

high

$75

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in West Melbourne

based on 49 reviews

4.94

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

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

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

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

Thank you!

Dress alteration

$40

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

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

$39 - $70

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$39

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$60

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$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

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

Provided great service and communication and completed task as expected.

5 pairs of linen curtains shortened in the Point Cook area

$100

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

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

Shorten 4 x curtains

$120

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

$57 - $116

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$57

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$60

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$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

Alteration- 2 pants 1 blazer (sleeves)

$50

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2025

Alteration- 2 jeans and 1 blazer jacket (sleeves)

Jeans and cotton pants alteration

$50

Truganina VIC, Australia

7th Jan 2025

Need to alter 3 pairs of pants(Jeans and cotton)

Professional Alterations & Customisation (Bulk Order)

$170

Point Cook VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2025

Professional Alterations & Customisation (Bulk Order) Looking for a highly skilled tailor or seamstress for multiple clothing alterations and transformations. Every piece needs to be professionally finished, cleanly stitched, and store-bought quality—no bulky seams or rushed work. If you don’t have experience in high-end tailoring, this job is not for you. I will provide all necessary materials (zips, elastics, trims, etc.), so you only need to focus on precise tailoring. Alterations & Customisation Needed: • Waistband adjustments – Fixing loose elastic on pants & skirt • Taking in garments – Dresses, skirts, and pants to be fitted 1-2 sizes smaller • Shortening items – One dress and top to be cropped to the perfect length Transformations: • Reshaping pants into flared styles but keeping logo intact • Converting sparkly pants into a strapless A-line dress • Converting The North Face pants into a mini skirt, keeping the waistband and logo intact • Turning a workout long top into a fitted tennis dress with built-in shorts Sequin Set: • Altering a skirt to have a back split for better movement • Redesigning a sequined top and skirt into a more flattering style with back straps and a split • Jacket Alterations: • Four jackets (knit, fluffy, denim, and cotton) need to be taken in and resized for a better fit • Two jackets cropped slightly for a more fitted look Who I’m Looking For: • Professional tailor or seamstress with experience in detailed alterations • Must have a keen eye for precision and high-end garment finishing • Fast turnaround preferred, but quality is the top priority Payment & Pricing: • Competitive pricing for bulk work • Willing to pay fairly for professional craftsmanship—no shortcuts Can drop off and pick up items.

Alter school uniform

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Reduce length of school uniform and make it more fitting , quite loose

Basic trouser alterations

$100

Williamstown VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2024

I have four pairs of trousers I need taking up. I also have some pairs I'd like to be taken from a size 10 to a size 8, but I know this might not be possible!

Dress altered

$50

Altona VIC 3018, Australia

22nd Dec 2024

I have a dress which I purchased online, unfortunately it’s just a tad too wide. I need it taken in, it’s a double lined linen dress

I have a suit and dress from a wedding last weekend that need cleaning

$125

Melton West, Victoria

4th Dec 2024

Happy to drop off items to be cleaned

Curtain alterations

$500

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

22nd Nov 2024

Curtain alterations need done on linen sheer curtains The hem is too short off the ground so would need to be taken down.

Gurpreet’s eye for detail is outstanding. She took the hem up on my linen curtains so perfectly and communicated with me through the whole process.

Length Alteration of dress

$15

Point Cook VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

I need to alter the length of the dress

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?

Great work, very nice and fast

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