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Recent Alterations tasks in Ilford

Shirt sleeve shorten

£10

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

10th Feb 2025

Alteration needed. Need to shorten the cuffs of my formal work long sleeve men’s shirt by 1 inch.

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.

Shorten the length of two pairs of trousers

£20

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

8th Jul 2024

The length of two pairs of pants to be shortened by about 3 inches approximately . Light flowy fabric.

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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 Ilford

Need to refix zip

£5

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

12th Feb 2024

My jacket has no zip and I need to put one in

Shirt alterations

£50

Ilford, Greater London

5th Feb 2023

Shirts are to big in the body. Need taking in - Due date: Flexible

Jacket jip repair

£15

Ilford, Greater London

5th Dec 2022

Jacket jip repair front zip hook has come out - Due date: Flexible

Need my zipper done

£50

Ilford, Greater London

6th Sep 2022

I have a moncler maya coat and a Nike coat and they’re zips are Stuck I can’t zip them up properly - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 9 September 2022

2 pairs of trousers need shortening please

£2,500

Ilford, Greater London

17th Jun 2022

I have 2 pairs of trousers that both need shortening please - Due date: Flexible

Seamstress, take in a dress

£25

Ratcliff, Greater London

24th May 2022

Dress bought, slightly too big in size, needs to be taken in if possible - Due date: Before Friday, 10 June 2022

bigger and the length need it shortened

£30

Ilford, Greater London

17th Apr 2022

Bridesmaid dress needs length shorten and make it 2 sizes bigger - Due date: Flexible

Jacket needs to be repaired

£50

Ilford, Greater London

5th Nov 2021

Fix my expensive jacket For Christmas - Due date: Flexible

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in Ilford

Jacket jip repair

£15

Ilford, Greater London

5th Dec 2022

Jacket jip repair front zip hook has come out - Due date: Flexible

Jacket needs to be repaired

£50

Ilford, Greater London

5th Nov 2021

Fix my expensive jacket For Christmas - Due date: Flexible

Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in Ilford

Shorten the length of two pairs of trousers

£20

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

8th Jul 2024

The length of two pairs of pants to be shortened by about 3 inches approximately . Light flowy fabric.

2 pairs of trousers need shortening please

£2,500

Ilford, Greater London

17th Jun 2022

I have 2 pairs of trousers that both need shortening please - Due date: Flexible

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Ilford

Seamstress, take in a dress

£25

Ratcliff, Greater London

24th May 2022

Dress bought, slightly too big in size, needs to be taken in if possible - Due date: Before Friday, 10 June 2022

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in Ilford

Shirt sleeve shorten

£10

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

10th Feb 2025

Alteration needed. Need to shorten the cuffs of my formal work long sleeve men’s shirt by 1 inch.

Shorten the length of two pairs of trousers

£20

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

8th Jul 2024

The length of two pairs of pants to be shortened by about 3 inches approximately . Light flowy fabric.

2 pairs of trousers need shortening please

£2,500

Ilford, Greater London

17th Jun 2022

I have 2 pairs of trousers that both need shortening please - Due date: Flexible

bigger and the length need it shortened

£30

Ilford, Greater London

17th Apr 2022

Bridesmaid dress needs length shorten and make it 2 sizes bigger - Due date: Flexible

Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in Ilford

Shirt sleeve shorten

£10

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

10th Feb 2025

Alteration needed. Need to shorten the cuffs of my formal work long sleeve men’s shirt by 1 inch.

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.

Shirt alterations

£50

Ilford, Greater London

5th Feb 2023

Shirts are to big in the body. Need taking in - Due date: Flexible