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Recent Alterations reviews in London

great job. Very efficient.

Ready made curtains need shortening and hemming.

£50

The alteration was done perfectly and in a very short time. I now regret not having the dress done from scratch from her. I strongly recommend her!

Make a dress alterations

£50

Sorry I didn't release the payment earlier but I was a little confused on how to but the work done was first class thankyou

Need a corset back on a prom dress

£30

Highly recommend. Fast and easy service. And very happy with the tailoring. Would definitely use again. M

Trouser alteration

£50

Very good, prompt service. Thank you.

Replace upholstery zipper

£50

Great work

Dress alterations

£150

Average reviews for Alterations Services in London

based on 68 reviews

4.91

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Recent Jacket Alterations reviews in London

A pleasure to work with: punctual, polite, pleasant and proficient - a seamstress it is good to know.Thank you Yasmin.

Seamstress - to sew a patch onto a jacket top.

£12

I was absolutely thrilled with my trousers and waist coat. I described a pair of Gaultier trousers I had 20 years ago and Mihaela was able to recreate them for me perfectly. The fit is stunning. I could not be happier with the finished result of my waistcoat and trousers for my wedding

Trousers and waistcoat made

£300

Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

Dinner jacket and trousers alterations

£100

Average reviews for Jacket Alterations Services in London

based on 4 reviews

5

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Best rated trouser alterations near me

Recent Trouser Alterations reviews in London

I was absolutely thrilled with my trousers and waist coat. I described a pair of Gaultier trousers I had 20 years ago and Mihaela was able to recreate them for me perfectly. The fit is stunning. I could not be happier with the finished result of my waistcoat and trousers for my wedding

Trousers and waistcoat made

£300

Amazing service thank you

Shorten trousers

£18

Thank you so much Munir! Absolutely brilliant job, taking up the hems of a pair of trousers. So flexible about picking up and dropping and great communication.

Take up hems on trousers

£25

Highly recommend. Fast and easy service. And very happy with the tailoring. Would definitely use again. M

Trouser alteration

£50

Great service from Munir and good communication!

Fix 2 pants + 1 blouse

£20

Enny did a fantastic job, was very happy with my alterations and the care she took! Will definitely go back for any other alterations.

Alteration to a pair of trousers and a dress, both to be brought in

£50

Average reviews for Trouser Alterations Services in London

based on 12 reviews

5

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in London

Great work

Dress alterations

£150

Elza provided me with an amazing service. My dress was made from scratch and it was a very fast service. It looks amazing! Can’t wait to get more dresses done by her!

Need to make a dress

£250

Such an amzing job done from Emma in very short time. She had an amazing work attitude and good personality. Amazing skills.

Elastic Dress need to be replaced

£50

The alteration was done perfectly and in a very short time. I now regret not having the dress done from scratch from her. I strongly recommend her!

Make a dress alterations

£50

Sorry I didn't release the payment earlier but I was a little confused on how to but the work done was first class thankyou

Need a corset back on a prom dress

£30

Thankyou for shortening the dress in time for me. The needle work was exquisite and everything was done professionally. I would recommend you to anyone who wants a unique dress for a special occasion. I can enjoy the wedding without worrying if l look ok.

I need the front of a dress taken up to knee length. .

£80

Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in London

based on 32 reviews

4.88

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in London

Jay was fantastic and had my bridesmaids dresses altered so fast ! Would most definitely use him again !! Thank you Jay !

Dress shortening

£40

Mihaela did a lovely job altering my bridesmaids dress. She finished the work quickly and her communication was excellent.

Alteration of a bridesmaid dress (shortening length of skirt)

£100

Munir is a pleasure to do business with. Very conscientious and likeable.

Sewing JOBS! New arm rest covers for office chair & shorten curtains.

£75

great job. Very efficient.

Ready made curtains need shortening and hemming.

£50

Tracy was absolutely fantastic - she was polite friendly and super quick Will definitely be going back to her

Shorten curtains with hemming strip & fix radiator valve

£60

Excellent customer service.

Hem shortened

£20

Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in London

based on 15 reviews

5

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What does alteration services in London include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothing. Here are some of the most popular clothing 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. 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, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations, 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 clothing you buy off the rack won’t be the perfect fit, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted as your body changes shape over time. Book clothing alterations near you 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 a professional to take a look and see if they can save your garment with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more. Extend the life of your clothing - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

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Recent Alterations tasks in London

Alteration on back of dress

£50

Coldfall, Greater London

13th Dec 2024

Excess material on chest and length of dress is too long so would need to be cut

Repairing the mattress lining - zip / sewing has come undone

£30

Somers Town, Greater London

11th Dec 2024

The mattress zip is broken and has come undone. Need this to be repaired

Straps alteration on dress

£15

Maze Hill, Greater London

8th Dec 2024

Can be done remotely but drop off must be local 1 inch off each strap of dress

Repair cushion cover zip

£60

Loxford, Greater London, IG1

7th Dec 2024

Need the cushion cover on one of my sofs cushions repaired please

Jeans alteration

£20

Enfield Town, Greater London, EN1

5th Dec 2024

Need some jeans taking up by 1-2inches

Curtains shortening

£40

White City, Greater London, W12

5th Dec 2024

the curtains are 2 time (so a pair) W 228 cm L300cm 28 cm need to be removed from the length

T-shirt tailored

£10

Knightsbridge, Greater London

2nd Dec 2024

Want to tailor 2 standard t shirts, just reducing the sleeve length after rolling them up (basically, stitching the roll in place)

Hi there - i need help sewing fabric onto a jacket at my office.

£200

Somers Town, Greater London

29th Nov 2024

Create Coffee-Cup Holder Coats: We need 2x green parkas turned into coffee-cup carrying coats inspired by the design in the attached photo. Materials Provided: 1. 2 x green parkas (100% polyamide). 2. Wide green elastic band (75mm wide, 2 yards per coat). 3. Sewing materials (needle, thread, scissors). Let me know if you need an electric sewing machine. Instructions: 1. Arrange 3–5 elastic loops per row on the coat. Stagger the rows evenly across the front and mark placements before sewing. 2. Cut the elastic into pieces to fit snugly around a coffee cup. Seal the ends (use a lighter or heat sealer if needed to prevent fraying). 3. Sew each elastic loop securely at the top and bottom, ensuring it holds the cups firmly. 4. Check all loops to ensure they’re secure and trim any excess thread for a clean finish. Estimated Time for Machine sewing: ~2 hours per coat. Let me know if you need extra materials or clarification!

Someone who can fix / replace two zips on my bag

£30

World's End, Greater London

26th Nov 2024

I need the Zips on my bag fixed. I believe the teeth of the main zip is broken. The side zip is just not zipping.

New zip in men's jacket

£30

Poplar, Greater London

26th Nov 2024

Men's jacket needs new zip

Alteration

£50

Mill Hill, Greater London, NW7

25th Nov 2024

Shorten dress and tighten

We have 2 Zips that are broke on Tent Entrance

£250

North Southwark, Greater London

24th Nov 2024

On The door to the Tent both Zips have split, these are heavy duty Zips , they may need replacing

Change my jacket's zip

£40

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

20th Nov 2024

I have a faux leather jacket and the zip is not fastening

2 shirts alter widths: of body and of sleeves; shorten trousers.

£40

Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

19th Nov 2024

adjust 2 shirts to dimensions of sample and shorten trousers to marked length.

Backpack zip replacement

£10

Rotherhithe, Greater London

14th Nov 2024

Need zip to be replaced on backpack

Shorter jeans

£5

East Ham, Greater London, E6

13th Nov 2024

Got a cheap pair of jeans and need someone who can shorten them for maximum £5.

Replace trouser zipper

£12

North Southwark, Greater London

13th Nov 2024

Trouser zip is broken and needs replacing. Trousers are black jeans

Curtain Alterations

£125

South Kensington, Greater London, SW7

5th Oct 2024

Curtains need to be shortened (10 in total)

Great service and communication

Dressmaker: I need a dress taken up and jeans made to fit.

£50

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

22nd Sep 2024

I’m happy to come to you. I need a summer maxi dress taken up as it’s too long. I also need a pair of jeans made to fit me, they’re too small.

She’s awesome, she’s REALLY REALLY knows her stuff. Seamstress extraordinaire 👍🏻

Altering of a dress

£20

Balham, Greater London

17th Jun 2024

I have a dress for a wedding and need it altering around the breast area to make it tighter and more fitted

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