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"Natalia is incredible. Friendly, reliable & very good at her craft. Highly recommend!"
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Vicky was helpful, easy to deal with and did a great job
Small clothing alterations - fitzroy
$100
Great work, friendly and affordable.
Sewing alterations
$30
Sunny did such a beautiful job on my wedding dress. It seemed like a very big task which she finished very promptly.
Hem wedding dress
$200
Quick Response, On time and good work!
I need alterations services
$50
Zeena was incredible! Fast, friendly and so helpful! High quality work, thank you so much, highly recommend!
I need zip replaced for leather bag
$70
Zeena is incredible and very helpful with my requests. She is highly recommended.
Swimwear and pant alterations
$70
What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Melbourne
$30 - $95
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$30
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$50
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$95
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Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Melbourne
Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx
Sewing on Labels - School clothes
$120
What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in Melbourne
$19 - $60
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$19
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$20
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$60
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based on 3 reviews
5
Best rated dress alteration experts near me
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"Amazing work! My knitted items look as good as new! Highly recommended for such quality work! 5+ stars! "
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"Krupa was fantastic- she did a great job fixing my clothes. She was friendly, so fast and my clothes look and fit ama..."
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"Natalia is incredible. Friendly, reliable & very good at her craft. Highly recommend!"
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"Professional service. Measurements for wedding suits. Thank you very much "
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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Melbourne
Fantastic work thank you! Exactly as requested
Dress alteration
$40
Amy was so lovely to deal with, very prompt too. Thank you
Dress Alterations
$100
Great service.
Dress alteration
$100
Shubha did an amazing job and finished my alterations in no time. Highly recommend
Dress alteration
$75
Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.
Dress alteration to make it smaller
$65
Amazing job! Completed quicker than asked! Highly recommend!
Dress alterations
$50
What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Melbourne
$47 - $102
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$47
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$67
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$102
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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Melbourne
Fantastic, professional job and super fast! Thank you 😊
Hem (shorten) one pair of curtains
$50
Fast and careful completion of task. Thanks, Jenifer!
Curtains shortened
$30
Very happy with everything! Quick and efficient service, and was able to work around my schedule. Highly recommend Zeena’s services!
Need a pair of jeans professionally shortened
$25
Jenifer was fabulous, so fast and friendly, quality work
Shorten straps on linen top
$35
Fast and friendly
Shorten and slightly bring in pants.
$50
Great job Amy
Pants shortened
$12
What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Melbourne
$26 - $65
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$26
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$50
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$65
Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Melbourne
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Best rated jeans alteration experts near me
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"Amazing work! Very friendly and easy to communicate with. Her work space is lovely as well! "
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"Kept communication and item turned out really good"
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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 Melbourne
Clothing alterations (suit, dress, jeans, more)
$500
Brunswick VIC, Australia
1st Nov 2024
Experienced tailor / seamstress needed to do alterations on a lot of clothes. Long term contract work. Can pay by the hour. Please quote for tasks: - Take up 1x Jeans (keep original hem) - Take up 1x evening gown with lining - Take up sleeves on 1x suit jacket with 4x buttons per side - Take in at waist 1x suit pants and - Take up straps on 1x summer dress
Saree Blouse Alteration
$30
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
30th Oct 2024
I needed someone to alter my Saree blouse by 1st November. The thin strap at the back is quite loose and I needed the padding fixed as well. I would really prefer someone who can do a pick up and drop off service for it and I’m willing to pay additional for it :)
Alterations
$25
Melbourne VIC, Australia
29th Oct 2024
Need to alter my top (loose the arm holes)
URGENT DRESS ALTERATIONS
$50
Coburg VIC, Australia
24th Oct 2024
Urgently need some minor alterations on a dress. Needed for a wedding this Saturday 26 OCT Straps to be shortened for better fit or turned into halter neck or Criss- cross back for more bust support. MAYBE slightly taken in at bust - depends on how the strap alterations change the fit stretchy sheer mesh, polyester fabric
Last minute alterations & finished very quickly. Polite & friendly.
Alteration
$40
Armadale VIC, Australia
22nd Oct 2024
Two pairs of pants altered.
Clothes alterations
$300
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
21st Oct 2024
Big bag of clothing needing alterations
Alterations for pant
$15
Melbourne VIC, Australia
17th Oct 2024
Need to shorten the length of the pant
Alterations of 2 or 3 costumes for Oktoberfest
$85
Brunswick VIC, Australia
8th Oct 2024
I need someone to take in x2 (alter size) oktober fest dresses as they are too big. These are for 2 people and would like to see if it is possible to make one bigger for a 3rd person
4 x jeans altered at the waist + a zip replaced/fixed on a dress
$150
Armadale VIC, Australia
7th Oct 2024
4 pairs of jeans need to be altered at the waist 1 dress zip needs to be fixed / replaced I have one to be tailored depending on price… legs shortened and taken in at the bust
Zip replaced on suitcase
$100
St Kilda VIC, Australia
5th Oct 2024
need a zip replaced on a suitcase
2 jeans length alteration
$20
Carlton VIC, Australia
4th Oct 2024
I need jeans altered length and fitting
Clothing alterations to 3 pairs of shorts
$50
Melbourne VIC, Australia
4th Oct 2024
I require some minor alterations to be made to 3 pairs of shorts. Basically the inner-leg seam ‘tapered’ in so they fit better. Seeking someone I can see on an ongoing ad-hoc basis for future clothing adjustments & alterations.
Natalia is incredible. Friendly, reliable & very good at her craft. Highly recommend!
New garment alteration, shortening Jacket arms and Pant legs
$100
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
29th Sep 2024
Flexible on pricing, I understand the price depends on the complexity of the work. Sleeve Length - Womens Suit Jacket x1 Sleeve Length - Womens Denim Jacket x 2 Pant Length - Flared Pants x 2 Blouse - Hidden snap at cleavage
Clothing alterations
$200
Melbourne VIC, Australia
26th Sep 2024
Alterations/repairs on a few items of clothing 1 x jumpsuit (zip replaced) 1 x skirt (waist) 1 x skirt (waist & hem) 1 x shorts (waist) NO PIC but denim shorts 2 x trousers (waist) 1 x dress (button attached)
Pants shortening
$20
Southbank VIC, Australia
22nd Sep 2024
I need my two leather pants shortened
Shorten hem on t-shirts
$50
Melbourne VIC, Australia
12th Sep 2024
I have accidentally ordered custom 10 t-shirts that are super long, tall fit. Need someone to just chop the hem and re-hem it with a cover stitch machine. Simple job.
Thank you so much, great job on hemming my t-shirts
Dress alterations
$100
South Yarra VIC, Australia
16th Aug 2024
I would like this dress taken in slightly around the top of the bodice, sew in a push up bra and shortened. It is fully sequined. I live in South Yarra VIC. Open to all cost-effective suggestions. As I would be only wearing it once, I don't want to spend a fortune! Looking forward to hearing from you soon. - Due date: Flexible
Very helpful being able to pick up the dress and drop it back off.
Large zip replacement on cushion
$50
St Kilda VIC, Australia
24th Jun 2024
Broken zip on cushion. Need replaced asap and ready by Thursday June 25
Good communication and easy to deal with
I need to shorten 2 jeans (same model and size)
$30
St Kilda VIC, Australia
5th Jun 2024
I bought 2 jeans same model and size and need them to be shorten both exactly the same,
Adrian is very professional and great communication. Highly recommended
Sewing cushion covers with zippers
$120
Northcote VIC, Australia
14th May 2024
I am looking for an experienced seamstress who can cut and sew cushion covers. We would like to start by making cushions covers made for a single armchair (seat and back cushion). Fabric, foam, dacron and zipper will be provided.
Angela is an expert cushion maker and seamstress. Highly recommend her!