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Recent Alterations tasks in London Clapham

Shorten trouser

£10

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

7th Sep 2024

I have a pair of trousers that need shortening but everywhere near me is very pricey! I would love to get a second pair shortened if there was some sort of deal! Thanks

Alterations

£10

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

29th Aug 2024

I need my jeans taken up

Clothes alteration

£15

Stockwell, Greater London

30th Jul 2024

Take up 2 pairs of straight leg floaty trousers.

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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 clothing. Whether you're a bride looking to have adjustments on your wedding dress or a mum who needs to have her kids' school uniforms repaired, Taskers are up for the work! 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 based on the designs of your favourite fashion brands - whether it's a wedding dress, a school uniform, or corporate wear. 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, wedding dress 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 an alterations service near you to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, trouser alterations, 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 trousers have a rip, 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 with alterations and tailoring services - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

Looking for a price list on dress alterations or want to know bridal gown alteration costs in the UK? With our price guide, you can find out exactly how much alteration costs, so you’ll be outfit ready for any occasion!

Recent Alterations tasks in London Clapham

Dress alteration

£50

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

4th Jul 2024

Dress alteration: double lining layers. Length shortened & sides taken in. Front of the top gapes across chest so needs some fabric removing from the cross front straps (nothing removed from ribs area as this fits well)

Zip repair

£15

Stockwell, Greater London

28th May 2024

Zip on a pair of jeans has broken needs to be repaired/replaced

HELP a dress made !

£150

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

8th May 2024

Firstly I understand this is so last minute and I apologise in advance . Not my plan! My original dress broke I have a template dress I am looking to have made in new colour / fabric ( I don’t have the fabric ) I’m looking for a structured stretch material fabric In magenta I have the main template dress ( in Picture ) just would like to change the neck line slightly if possible to a sweet Heart cut instead of square ( a picture of blue dress below of neck line I would like ) Belt waist band can be same colour, anything just to bring waist in. I know this is last minute I am so sorry, I had a dress which broke and now I am trying to sort it quickly Thank you in advance. Can discuss pricing

Create a bomber jacket with a silk scarf

£200

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

20th Feb 2024

Create a men's bomber jacket using a silk printed scarf for the back part - Due date: Flexible

Repair beadwork on a dress

£50

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

3rd Feb 2024

I have a beaded Mini dress that needs a small amount of beadwork reattached (I have the beads) as well as the straps stitching being reinforced - Due date: Flexible

Need a suit jacket tailored

£70

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

24th Oct 2023

The jacket is too big for me and I need it tailored to fit - Due date: Before Friday, 10 November 2023

Dress alteration

£100

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

6th Sep 2023

Bridesmaid dress alteration - Due date: Before Friday, 6 October 2023

Bag zip repair

£5

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

8th Aug 2023

the main zip of the bag is damaged - Due date: Flexible

I need a seamstress to help with alterations

£14

Stockwell, Greater London

7th Jul 2023

I need someone to do alterations in my studio - Due date: Before Friday, 7 July 2023

Create a bomber jacket

£300

Clapham, Greater London

18th May 2023

Create a men's bomber jacket using a silk printed scarf for the back part - Due date: Flexible

To make an evening gown from a pattern

£200

Clapham, Greater London

9th Apr 2023

My daughter would like a dress made for her school prom She ha found a pattern and I will buy the fabric. I need someone who can make the dress - Due date: Before Saturday, 3 June 2023

Wedding dress alterations

£100

Clapham, Greater London

26th Oct 2022

Need a dress alteration. Too big and Need to know what I can do to make it more fitted. - Due date: Flexible

Clothes alterations, two tops

£20

Stockwell, Greater London

8th Sep 2022

I have two tops with bishop sleeves that I would like to alter. I’d like to turn the current puff sleeves into straight sleeves. - Due date: Flexible

A sequin dress shortened

£40

Stockwell, Greater London

28th Jun 2022

A sequin dress which needs to be shortened by 3.7 inches. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 5 July 2022

4x Trouser hem repaired

£50

Stockwell, Greater London

21st Jun 2022

3x trouser hems have fallen down and need repairing. 1x linen, 2x corduroy, 1x corduroy hem to be lowered slightly, I can unpick beforehand. - Due date: Flexible

I have a dress which I would like to be made into a skirt and crop top

£10

Stockwell, Greater London

7th May 2022

The dress is short, skater type. As it's too short to wear, maybe turning it into a skirt and top will be better? - Due date: Flexible