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"Rosalind was brilliant. We’ll definitely be calling her weekly! "
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"Very talented dressmaker who was very understanding about my job and what was required. "
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"Munir was great, very communicative, job was done quickly and he left his paintbrush behind for us to do touchups if nec..."
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"Jay is very professional, polite and efficient. Super helpful, thank you so much for an organised and positive service:)"
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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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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
What's the average cost of an alteration tailor in London
£43 - £100
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£43
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£55
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£100
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4.91
Best rated jacket alterations near me
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"Jay is very professional, polite and efficient. Super helpful, thank you so much for an organised and positive service:)"
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"Yasmin's work is absolute perfection! I needed 6 pairs of pants shortened and this was no issue at all. She was incredib..."
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"Mihaela is quick learner and Good Buyer. "
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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
What's the average cost of a Jacket Alterations Expert in London
£23 - £91
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£23
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£48
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£91
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based on 4 reviews
5
Best rated trouser alterations near me
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"Munir was great, very communicative, job was done quickly and he left his paintbrush behind for us to do touchups if nec..."
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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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"Jay is very professional, polite and efficient. Super helpful, thank you so much for an organised and positive service:)"
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"Yasmin's work is absolute perfection! I needed 6 pairs of pants shortened and this was no issue at all. She was incredib..."
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"Mihaela is quick learner and Good Buyer. "
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"At short notice Lubna did an excellent job. She was friendly and cleaned our flat very well "
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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
What's the average cost of a Trouser Alterations Exoerts in London
£30 - £80
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£30
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£55
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£80
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5
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"Rosalind was brilliant. We’ll definitely be calling her weekly! "
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"Very talented dressmaker who was very understanding about my job and what was required. "
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"Jay is very professional, polite and efficient. Super helpful, thank you so much for an organised and positive service:)"
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"Yasmin's work is absolute perfection! I needed 6 pairs of pants shortened and this was no issue at all. She was incredib..."
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"Mihaela is quick learner and Good Buyer. "
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"Victor is reliable and efficient for the task . The curtain was expertly fitted. His work is also neat and tidy. I will ..."
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"Thankyou for shortening the dress in time for me. The needle work was exquisite and everything was done professionally...."
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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in London
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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
What's the average cost of a Dress Alteration in London
£48 - £101
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£48
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£57
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£101
Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in London
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4.88
Best rated garment shortening experts near me
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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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"Jay is very professional, polite and efficient. Super helpful, thank you so much for an organised and positive service:)"
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"Munir was great, very communicative, job was done quickly and he left his paintbrush behind for us to do touchups if nec..."
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"Victor is reliable and efficient for the task . The curtain was expertly fitted. His work is also neat and tidy. I will ..."
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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
What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in London
£30 - £97
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£30
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£47
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£97
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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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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
Shoulder bag zip repair
£25
Leytonstone, Greater London, E11
11th Nov 2024
Broken zipper track, Zipper teeth will not close together when bag is zipped up
Leather jacket zipper fixed
£100
Goodmayes, Greater London
10th Nov 2024
Start of the zipper is broken and one of the teeth in the middle have come off
Looking for someone to alter a dress
£30
Hoxton, Greater London
9th Nov 2024
I need a dress altered, it needs to be taken up and would also like the slit higher if possible. It is a slinky polyester/elastane material
Jacket zipper repair
£20
Wormwood Scrubs, Greater London
8th Nov 2024
I bought my son a jacket from Lorenzo and after 4 times wear the bottom zip came off. need fitting it if possibile
Trousers hem turned in twice
£25
Charlton, Greater London
7th Nov 2024
Trousers hem too long, needs to be turned up twice
Wedding dress alterations
£300
Southborough, Greater London
5th Nov 2024
Wedding dress make current sleeves removable, take in bodice, lower back, add a bustle, fix bust cups
Alter suit
£40
Nag's Head, Greater London
4th Nov 2024
Alter Blazer Sleeve, Alter Suit pants length, Alters inner vest
Zipper broken on a duffle bag
£20
London, Greater London, EC2V
4th Nov 2024
My duffle bag zip is broke
Sleeves shortened
£10
Lewisham, Greater London
3rd Nov 2024
Hello, some small alterations needed. - sleeves shortened on a jacket - zip repair or replacement on a bomber jacket - buttons addsd to a coat Thanks in advance for your quotes for some/ all of the tasks. Im based in Lewisham.
Cushion Alterations Needed
£90
Harold Hill, Greater London
2nd Nov 2024
Cushions are approx 4ft long x 2ft 4" Tall x 4" inches deep. They are solid memory foam inside. I need All three to be cut and stitched so they are 18" inches Tall , keeping the other two dimensions as is. Also needs strong velcro stitched on the back of each to fix to the wall. Remaining material and foam needs returning for final custom pads to be made. ( Measurements to come after the initial 3 pads are installed ).
Zip repair
£20
Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5
30th Oct 2024
I have a pair of cargos and a pair of jeans which both need replacement zips
Alterations to 2-3 suits (2 piece) and some shirts for work.
£15
Ilford, Greater London, IG1
27th Oct 2024
I’m looking for someone new who I can count on to provide me with alterations, without extortionate pricing like half of the city’s tailors. What I typically need is trousers shortening/hemming with some slight tapering, and shirts/blazers to have sleeves shorted (I’ve never really had to adjust shoulders or waists much thankfully). Can drop off items to you directly (likely 3 suits (2 piece) and 4-5 shirts In the past I’ve typically paid a flat fee of £10-15 per item with my usual tailor (Ben Gold) who is sadly getting on a bit.
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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Bridesmaid Dress Alteration ASAP
£30
Palmers Green, Greater London
23rd May 2024
Bridesmaid dress needs taking in as it’s a touch too big. Need it done for Monday.
SO helpful! I needed my dress altering with little notice and he had it done and dusted within 3 days. Totally stress free experience which is just what I needed. Would recommend.
X3 Trouser Alterations — Shortening
£30
Kennington, Greater London
18th May 2024
Women’s trousers need shortening: X2 pants taken up by a hem X1 pants taken up by 2 hems
Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂