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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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"Great job restoring a worn coffee table. Friendly, efficient and simple. Thanks!"
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great job. Very efficient.
Ready made curtains need shortening and hemming.
£50
Great work
Dress alterations
£150
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
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
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
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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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Recent Trouser Alterations reviews in London East London
Great service from Munir and good communication!
Fix 2 pants + 1 blouse
£20
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
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
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5
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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 Dress Alterations reviews in London East London
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
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
Great work
Dress alterations
£150
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
Great results for both of my dresses ✅✅☀️ I'm so greatlful for Victor making himself available for my urgent booking literally a day before my travel to wedding to be a bridesmaid when 2 of my dresses were wrong sizes, too small! Victor is talented and creative on his approach to solve the matters in hand. It was convenient as well that he travelled to my house and completed the job while constantly assuring the dresses fit properly by doing the fittings throughout. I'm very pleased with him and his work, great communication and attention to detail. I recommend him to anyone who either needs alterations or brand new dresses, he can do it all:) I'm greatlful for my dresses. Thanks, Victor!!!
Alter 2 dresses
£100
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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in London East 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
Amazing service excellent alteration Dress now is perfect length
Dress length shortened
£50
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
Munir is a pleasure to do business with. Very conscientious and likeable.
Sewing JOBS! New arm rest covers for office chair & shorten curtains.
£75
Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in London East London
based on 9 reviews
5
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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 East London
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
New zip in men's jacket
£30
Poplar, Greater London
26th Nov 2024
Men's jacket needs new zip
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.
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
Trousers hem turned in twice
£25
Charlton, Greater London
7th Nov 2024
Trousers hem too long, needs to be turned up twice
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 ).
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.
Zippers in 2 cushions
£15
De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1
24th Oct 2024
zippers in 2 of sofa cushions are not working
Alterations of Clothes
£10
Goodmayes, Greater London
11th Oct 2024
I have some clothes that need loosening like long shirts and shortening trousers etc. I am based in Goodmayes in East London. - Due date: Flexible
Shorten trousers
£20
Cranbrook, Greater London
7th Oct 2024
2 pairs of jeans to shorten
My bag’s zip broke. 3 zip teeth broke off
£30
Haggerston, Greater London, E2
26th Sep 2024
My zip broke when a piece of fabric got stuck in it and I tried to get it out
Add pockets to dress
£25
Alameda Place, Greater London
25th Sep 2024
Want pockets added to a dress
Alter trousers
£20
Shacklewell, Greater London
25th Sep 2024
I have a pair of pleather trousers I got in the hopes to use for a last minute cosplay, but I'm not certain on my ability to cut the bits necessary out, and they're too long. So wanted to get a quote on someone else doing it if I could afford it before badly attempting to do it myself 😅 Trousers I have and a much better version of what I am trying to do. Essentially I guess need turning these trousers into chaps. Thanks
Trouser shortening
£20
De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1
24th Sep 2024
Shorten poly cotton trousers by 1-2 inches
Total replacement of a zipper on a leather jacket
£50
Kingsland, Greater London, E8
20th Sep 2024
Similar to this jacket: https://www.johnvarvatos.com/keeler-racer-jacket/L1570W24-Y1620-060.html
Repair hole inside jacket
£10
Greenwich, Greater London, SE10
3rd Sep 2024
Hole inside jacket under left armpit - looking to repair
Replace zip
£25
South Hackney, Greater London
2nd Sep 2024
Replacing a zip in some jeans