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Recent Alterations tasks in Kensington

Name tape / sew name labels on school uniform!

£50

Kensington, Greater London, W8

29th Aug 2024

I have to name tape my daughters school Uniform - so it’s a sewing job - I could bring the clothes to you if you have a machine otherwise you come to mine and sit and sew through the pile that has defeated me! I have some to iron in as well but mostly it’s sewing! Grateful for the help!!

Tailor dress

£20

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

17th Jun 2024

Need to help me hem a dress

Dress altered hem shortened

£30

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

9th May 2024

I need my dress shortened by 4 inches (including the lace hem) very fast. The lace hem can come off, all I need is the bottom cut and hemmed but I need it ready by Friday (tomorrow) 10th afternoon at the latest

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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 Kensington

Shorten three trousers

£50

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

20th Apr 2024

Three trousers that I need to shorten

A suede jacket cropped and a buckle added across the neck

£50

Kensington, Greater London, W8

17th Apr 2024

I’ve just bought a suede jacket online, it’s a normal length jacket at the moment, and I would like it to be cropped with a neck fastening/buckle added so it looks a bit more like a biker/moto/racing jacket. It has potential, and I can provide inspo photos

Shorten trousers a little bit

£5

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

8th Apr 2024

Hemming trouser both legs

Replacement zip on bag

£30

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

13th Mar 2024

I need a replacement zip on a cloth bag. roughly 50cm long

Dressmaker

£250

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

18th Dec 2023

Need someone to copy a dress - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Shorten my trousers

£10

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

26th Nov 2023

shorten my trousers by 5-7cm - Due date: Flexible

Jeans cut length

£9,999

Holland Park, Greater London

8th Nov 2023

4 Jeans cut in length and hemmed. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 9 November 2023

Tailor for man’s jacket

£25

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

28th Jul 2023

take up sleeves from shoulders - Due date: Flexible

Make a dress

£450

Kensington, Greater London, W8

15th Apr 2023

A long dress and I’ll buy the fabric for a cocktail - Due date: Before Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Suitcase zip

£10

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

24th Mar 2023

Small hard wheelie suitcase Broken zip - Due date: Flexible

Put a zipper in trousers

£10

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

10th Mar 2023

I removed the zipper of my cause it was broken, now I need someone to put a new zipper - Due date: Flexible

Alter dress

£200

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

13th Oct 2022

I have a dress that I love but the top is ill fitting now. I love the skirt of it but would like to transform the top into another shape. There is a bit of fabric to work with as it is draped and a bit big. It’s chiffon material I think very light and flows. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Clothing alterations

£30

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

15th May 2022

I have two items which need altering/repairing! 1) a pair of suit trousers which need to be taken in around the waist and crotch area. 2) a jumpsuit which needs the zip replacing. It is not an invisible zip and goes from the collar almost to the crotch. - Due date: Flexible

Dressmaker needed to take measurements

£100

Kensington, Greater London, W8

23rd Nov 2021

Dressmaker needed to take measurements - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 23rd Nov 2021

Dressmaker to take measurements for four people

£100

Kensington, Greater London, W8

23rd Nov 2021

I need a dressmaker to take measurements for my family - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 23rd Nov 2021

Jacket lininh

£100

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

28th Aug 2021

Put ilning in jacket and various repairs

Tailor - pants alternation/shortening

£40

Kensington, Greater London, W8

2nd Mar 2021

Need to have a few pants shortened and made a little smaller at the waist, a zip to be fixed on a pair of jeans