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Recent Alterations tasks

Backpack zip repair

€5

Yellow Walls, Dublin

1st Dec 2024

Backpack main zip repair, it’s not zipping up

Shorten my trouser length

€12

Dolphins Barn, Dublin

10th Nov 2024

I want to shorten the length of my trouser

Suiutcase zipper

€20

Carysfort, Dublin

20th Jul 2024

suticase zip came off from one side

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Why book local clothing alterations through Airtasker?

Perhaps your clothing doesn’t quite fit right, or you need a few clothing repairs? Book alterations near you and get your favourite outfits ready to wear again, with the perfect fit. Your seamstress has the equipment and experience to work with your clothing and textiles so they can fit your exact measurements and body type. Or they can match up missing buttons, repair broken zips, and even patch small holes. No need to visit shops to alter wedding dresses or casual wear - Taskers can mend your clothes and make sure they will be ready to go in no time.

The best place to book alterations in your area is on Airtasker. We can connect you with expert tailors and experienced seamstresses ready to take your pile of to-be-mended clothes or special occasion garments and make sure they provide you with that perfect fit.

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Top Alterations related questions

Clothing alterations usually cost between €10-€150 on Airtasker. The cost will depend on the type of garment, whether you need a repair or full custom dressmaking, the level of complexity involved, and how long it’s likely to take. Wedding dresses may cost more due to the delicate nature of the material and complex work or adjustments. Learn more about how much alterations cost to set the right budget before posting a task.

It’s common to book alterations for formal wear and special events. But many people also get their corporate wear or school uniforms altered so they fit well and create a professional impression.

  • Shirt - You can pay attention to where your shoulder ends and where your arm begins. The shirt shoulder seams should sit on top of those spots. For tees, sleeves should end right in the middle of your armpit and elbow. They should not be tenting away nor too restrictive. You can also try pinching the fabric on either side of your torso and see if you're able to hold at least 2-3 inches of it.

  • Trousers - There are many things to consider. For starters, your waistband should sit at or below your navel. Your trouser's rise should also be long enough to place of the band properly. The hems can touch the shoe, but they shouldn't be puddling to avoid looking sloppy. Lastly, you shouldn't have the urge to pull the crotch or rear area from time to time. Other than these, your trousers are either too tight or too loose.

The best way to know if you’ve found the right alteration service around you is to check the reviews. Airtasker makes this so easy with a transparent reviews and ratings system so you know you’re only hiring the best Taskers when looking for clothing alteration services around you.

Come to your clothing alterations appointment prepared with your garment(s) and notes on any changes you want. If you’re having a fitting, bring or wear the shoes and undergarments you plan to wear with the outfit.

Yes! It's ideal for you to wash any piece of clothing, especially newly-bought ones. Have your jackets and trousers laundered and dry-cleaned before sending them to your alteration specialist. Since most of them shrink when washed or cleaned, you can avoid unpleasant surprises when altering them, like coming up way too short than needed.  It'll also be easier for your tailor to get more precise measurements. .

As for your laundry needs, you can also get someone to send your garments to the nearest laundry shop for dry cleaning or washing and have them delivered back to you within the day.

Minor alterations and repairs can take as little as an hour or two, but full dressmaking services for a detailed garment like a wedding dress may take up to 6 months. 

  • Jackets - It depends on the complexity of the jacket alteration needed. Trimming the sleeves and hems can be completed in just a few hours, usually within the day. But if it requires your Tasker to take in or let out seams, narrow the armholes, or any similar alterations, then the service might take longer. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to ask your Tasker directly.

  • Shirts or blouses - It depends on how extensive your shirt alteration requirements are. Standard t-shirt alterations like adjusting the sides, adding darts, and shortening the sleeves can only take 30 minutes to an hour. However, complex procedures like replacing collars or cuffs and lengthening the sleeves or hem can take a few days or a week. For urgent alterations, feel free to coordinate a schedule with your Tasker.

  • Trousers - Standard trouser alterations, which usually involve the inseam, waist, seat, crotch, and leg width, are mostly doable within the day. Complex ones, like adding new belt loops and swing creases, removing pleats, and recutting can take 3-5 days to weeks. You can talk to your Tasker about your desired timeline and have it arranged accordingly.

Clothing alterations can help transform an average garment into your most flattering piece when it’s properly tailored to your body shape. And clothing repairs can help extend the life of your favourite clothing, saving you time and money you’d otherwise spend shopping for new items - plus, it’s better for the environment.

Tailoring involves creating bespoke pieces of clothing that are custom-fitted according to your exact size and measurements. Alterations, on the other hand, are done to existing clothing items that need length adjustments or necessary clothing repairs. The process usually focuses on specific areas, like hems, sleeves, and buttons.

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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, such as dresses, blouses, or skirts. Here are some of the most popular alteration services in Ireland 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 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 near 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 need repairing, 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. When they're done fixing your clothes, you can book Taskers for dry cleaning and other laundry services so your garments are in pristine condition.

Recent Alterations tasks

A mother of bride dress

€500

Cloonatleva Upper, Galway

16th Jun 2024

Long dress made..one shoulder floor length dress..cant find young mother of bride outfit

I need zip replaced in small handbag 9"×6"

€20

Tramore West, Waterford

13th May 2024

9x6 handbag, needs new zip

Clothes alteration

€20

Whitestown, Dublin

21st Apr 2024

A square collar sleveless dress thats a bit too big around my chest

Zipper replacement

€18

Fiveacre, Wexford

14th Mar 2024

Black jacket zipper replacement

Repair zip on my suitcase

€10

Terryland, Galway

11th Mar 2024

Zip broke on mysuitcase Won’t close

New zip in leather skirt

€15

Ballinclea, Dublin

29th Jan 2024

New zip for leather skirt - Due date: Needs to be done on 01 February 2024

Zip repair

€50

Murphystown, Dublin

21st Jan 2024

Ski jacket zip needs repair or replace - Due date: Flexible

Alteration

€20

Dublin, Dublin

16th Dec 2023

Bought a coat which doesnt fit me - Due date: Needs to be done on 17 December 2023

New zip on leather jacket

€50

New Ross, Wexford

7th Dec 2023

New zip on heavy leather jacket - Due date: Flexible

Alteration on wedding dress

€150

Brideswell Commons, Dublin

15th Sep 2023

I need size up the dress, basically add one piece of clothe in the back so when i close the corset you can not see the skin and maybe add a 10cm zipper on the hips or just add another 3 hops (like in the red draws xD) - Due date: Before 30 September 2023

Zip replaced in winter jacket

€10

Kilbarrick, Dublin

3rd Sep 2023

To replace zip in anorak, winter jacket - Due date: Flexible

Replace zipper on pu leather jacket

€25

Dublin, Dublin

2nd Sep 2023

Jacket needs a new zipper - Due date: Flexible

Zip replaced in cover

€15

Kilrane, Wexford

4th Jul 2023

Strong 18” zip to replace damaged zip - Due date: Flexible

Titleist Stadry golf cart bag hood zip repair or replacement

€50

Carrickmines Great, Dublin

30th May 2023

Bag cover needs repair or replacement of zips. - Due date: Flexible

Zipper on sofa covers fixed

€50

Bettystown, Meath

26th Apr 2023

Sofa zippers fixed from to sofa covers - Due date: Before 30 April 2023

Zip slider to golf bag

€25

Esker North, Dublin

14th Dec 2022

Zip slider to side pocket of waterproof golf bag broke. - Due date: Flexible

Leather jacket zipper repair

€15

Wexford, Wexford

3rd Dec 2022

Leather jacket zipper repair: my jacket zipper doesn’t fasten anymore - Due date: Needs to be done on 10 December 2022